Pardon power looms in Mueller inquiry and self pardon questions
The Arpaio pardon sparks debate on how presidential clemency could influence the Russia investigation. Legal experts warn of possible obstruction cases if associates are forced to testify, and whether a president can pardon himself remains unresolved.
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Governors urge Congress to retain health mandate and stabilize markets
A bipartisan pair led by Ohio Governor Kasich and Colorado Governor Hickenlooper urge Congress to keep the federal health care mandate for now while creating a temporary stability fund and funding cost-sharing payments through 2019. They are joined by six other governors and aim for a long term replacement plan.
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Immigrant plan remains on table as Trump weighs DACA end
President Donald Trump continues to review whether to end the DACA program shielding about 750,000 young immigrants from deportation. Senior officials say a decision has not been finalized and legal challenges are being considered.
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Trump hails threats as NAFTA talks resume without him
President Donald Trump will not attend the next NAFTA round as he continues to threaten withdrawal. Mexican and Canadian officials view the threats as political leverage while negotiators warn of sharp tensions and potential risks to a modernized deal before July Mexican elections and U.S. midterms.
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