White House backs probe into wiretapping claim
The White House demanded a congressional inquiry into President Trump's unsubstantiated claim that his predecessor ordered wiretapping of Trump Tower. FBI Director Comey moved to publicly repudiate the charge, while Obama and former intelligence officials denied any surveillance occurred amid scrutiny of Russia’s 2016 election involvement.
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Trump accuses Obama of wiretap in election clash
The Washington Post reports that President Trump alleges former President Obama tapped his phone during the election. The White House calls for a congressional probe into the claim, marking an unprecedented escalation in the administration's rhetoric and tactic.
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Trump to sign revised travel ban order for entry limits
The White House plans to unveil a revised executive order restricting entry of people from several Muslim majority nations and delaying the refugee program. Officials say the goal remains to curb terrorism while reassessing visa and refugee vetting, with Iraq potentially removed from the list.
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Gun sales drop nationwide as Trump election impacts differ
FBI and trade sources report a sharp overall decline in gun and ammunition purchases since Election Day, tied to promises to expand gun rights under Trump. However, minority and LGBTQ gun clubs report rising interest amid fears of increased violence, while some dealers stocked up anticipating Clinton win.
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Great Lakes funds face drastic cuts in restoration program
A regional mayors group warns that proposed cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative could drop annual funding from 300 million dollars to 10 million. Local governments and conservationists say such reductions would undermine decades of restoration, with officials noting over 15 billion dollars already invested annually at the local level.
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Michigan seeks public ideas to stop Asian carp
Michigan launches a global search offering a prize for ideas to prevent Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes. Officials fear the fish could crowd out native species and disrupt boating across vast lake regions spanning several states and Ontario. Molly Flanagan of the Alliance for the Great Lakes welcomes many approaches.
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