Ryan defers on Trump Comey pressure amid Russia probes
House Speaker Paul D. Ryan avoided weighing in on reports that Trump pressured Comey over the FBI Russia probe. He called some accounts innuendo, urged following the facts, and supported Mueller as special counsel while noting ongoing congressional inquiries.
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Impeachment Path Narrowed by Obstruction Talk
A political and legal discussion outlines obstruction of justice as a potential charge, notes the limits of prosecuting a sitting president, and examines Trump’s actions from Comey memos to tweets as investigators weigh whether impeachment is warranted. The piece references Comey notes, May 9 firing, and congressional probes into Flynn and Russian interference.
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Impeachment Facts and Notable Historical Cases
A concise overview of impeachment defined by the U S Constitution and its key mechanics. It notes that 16 federal officials have been impeached since 1797 including two presidents, with seven convictions by the Senate all for judges. It mentions Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton and hints at ongoing political dynamics around investigations and potential new counsel.
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Prosecuting president faces high hurdles in obstruction case
A memo detailing President Trump requesting to shut down the FBI inquiry into Michael Flynn offers strong evidence for an obstruction of justice case though prosecutors warn indicting a sitting president is debated. Experts note proving intent is tough, and impeachment may be the constitutional route.
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GOP seeks bipartisan input on tax overhaul with Mnuchin
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and administration officials met with Senate Finance Committee members to discuss a tax overhaul. Democrats described the session as broad and soft on specifics, urging bipartisan cooperation against a purely partisan approach.
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