Sessions denies any improper Russia contact
Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified at a packed Senate hearing that he did not have undisclosed meetings with Russia's ambassador and called allegations of collusion a detestable lie. He maintained his earlier Senate testimony was fair and correct and rejected any misconduct in the ouster of the FBI director while addressing possible encounters at the Mayflower Hotel and a reception with Kislyak.
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Trump allies press Mueller probe as bias claims rise
Allies of President Trump question the Mueller investigation amid doubts about impartiality. Key figures including Newt Gingrich and Ari Fleischer urge scrutiny of probe attorneys while Sessions and Rosenstein face questions, as White House fears the inquiry could slow the administration's agenda.
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Trump calls House health bill mean at White House lunch
President Trump told 15 Republican senators the House health bill is mean and urged a more generous version. He praised the measure earlier but warned conservatives and moderates he must craft a more generous proposal to secure enough votes for passage before the July 4 recess.
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Congress approves VA accountability bill to fire workers quicker
Congress passed long sought accountability legislation for the Veterans Affairs Department to simplify firings, backed by President Trump. The measure, approved 368-55 in the House and by voice in the Senate, follows past VA scandal failures and aims to restore accountability, with actions ready for Trump’s signature.
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