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• Trump pushes back on reports that Ayers was first pick for chief of staff

  10-12-2018 02:38 via The Hill - Administration
  
  President Trump on Sunday night blamed the "fake news" for "saying with certainty" that Nick Ayers would be his new chief of staff, adding that he would be picking his replacement for John Kelly shortly.His tweet came as reports emerged...
  
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• Prosecutors probing potential links between Trump Organization executives and hush-money payments: report

  10-12-2018 02:28 via The Hill - Administration
  
  Federal prosecutors are reportedly continuing to probe potential links between Trump Organization executives and the two hush-money payments that President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen says the then-candidate helped coordinate....
  
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• Summer 2019 applications are open! The White House Internship Program invites college students and recent graduat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  10-12-2018 01:42 via The White House @WhiteHouse
  Summer 2019 applications are open! The White House Internship Program invites college students and recent graduat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Ex-federal prosecutor: 'It's clear' Trump will be indicted on charges of violating campaign finance law

  10-12-2018 00:00 via The Hill - Administration
  
  Former federal prosecutor and Fox News contributor Andrew McCarthy said Sunday that "it's clear" President Trump is the target of a Southern District of New York investigation and that he will be indicted. “The Southern District of New York...
  
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• Congress digs in for prolonged Saudi battle

  09-12-2018 23:50 via The Hill: House
  
  The brewing fight between President Trump and Congress on Saudi Arabia is poised to spill over into next year.The U.S.-Saudi relationship has emerged as a point of contention between both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue in the wake of Washington Post...
  
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• Trump floating Mark Meadows for White House chief of staff: reports

  09-12-2018 23:08 via The Hill - Administration
  
  President Trump has privately been floating the idea of replacing chief of staff John Kelly with Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), according to Axios.The news outlet, citing three sources with knowledge of the matter, reported on Sunday that Trump has...
  
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• How do the experts select Christmas trees to place in the Blue Room and throughout the White House? Find out here: 45.wh.gov/S5g1iL

  09-12-2018 22:55 via The White House @WhiteHouse
  How do the experts select Christmas trees to place in the Blue Room and throughout the White House? Find out here: 45.wh.gov/S5g1iL
  
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• Trump and Ayers could not agree on Ayers' length of service, an anonymous official told The Associated Press​.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  09-12-2018 22:49 via White House Patch @WhiteHousePatch
  Trump and Ayers could not agree on Ayers' length of service, an anonymous official told The Associated Press​.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Pence aide Ayers will not be White House chief of staff

  09-12-2018 22:30 via The Hill - Administration
  
  Nick Ayers, the current chief of staff for Vice President Pence, will not be President Trump's next White House chief of staff, an official confirmed to The Hill on Sunday.Ayers, who was considered one of the likeliest choices to replace...
  
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• The Trump Administration and our Nation's allies are working together to bolster regional security and combat organ… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  09-12-2018 21:24 via The White House @WhiteHouse
  The Trump Administration and our Nation's allies are working together to bolster regional security and combat organ… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Prosecutors' filings indicate Trump was "at the center of a massive fraud," saisd U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  09-12-2018 20:33 via White House Patch @WhiteHousePatch
  Prosecutors' filings indicate Trump was "at the center of a massive fraud," saisd U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• John Kelly’s exit raises concerns about White House future

  09-12-2018 20:09 via The Hill - Administration
  
  The departure of White House chief of staff John Kelly is raising concerns about how the White House will face potential legal and political challenges in 2019. Kelly, who was thought to bring order to an often chaotic White House, will leave...
  
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• Rubio: ‘I don’t know’ if Nauert has 'detailed knowledge' to succeed as UN ambassador

  09-12-2018 19:26 via The Hill - Administration
  
  Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said Sunday that he is not sure if President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Heather Nauert, has the "detailed knowledge of foreign policy" needed to succeed in the position. "You...
  
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• Bernstein: Trump ‘is boxed in by Mueller’

  09-12-2018 19:01 via The Hill - Administration
  
  Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein said Sunday that President Trump has been cornered for the first time in his life. "He is boxed in by Mueller and the people around him know that he is and it's on the question of ... possible collusion...
  
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• Last week, President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS joined "Group of 20" world leaders and their spouses in Buenos Ai… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  09-12-2018 18:46 via The White House @WhiteHouse
  Last week, President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS joined "Group of 20" world leaders and their spouses in Buenos Ai… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Barr turned down defense attorney job with Trump: report

  09-12-2018 18:17 via The Hill - Administration
  
  President Trump's pick to be the next attorney general, William Barr, was previously offered a position as Trump's defense attorney, Yahoo News reports.Trump met privately with Barr in the spring of 2017 and asked if he...
  
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• Kudlow: Trump did not know about plan to arrest Huawei executive

  09-12-2018 17:52 via The Hill - Administration
  
  White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Sunday that President Trump did not know of the plan to arrest a top executive of a Chinese tech firm before it happened."He did not know," Kudlow said on "Fox News Sunday," when asked if...
  
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• Christie: It sounds like prosecutors have corroborating evidence against Trump beyond Cohen

  09-12-2018 16:58 via The Hill - Administration
  
  Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said Sunday that the language federal prosecutors are using to refer to President Trump in an indictment against Michael Cohen makes it sound as if they might have corroborating evidence...
  
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• Dem Senator: We've entered a 'new phase' in Mueller investigation

  09-12-2018 16:27 via The Hill - Administration
  
  Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Sunday that special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into  alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia has moved into a "new phase" after new documents were ...
  
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• Rubio: It would be a 'terrible mistake' for Trump to pardon Manafort

  09-12-2018 15:52 via The Hill - Administration
  
  Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said Sunday that it would be a "terrible mistake" for President Trump to pardon former campaign chairman Paul Manafort.“I think it would be a terrible mistake if he did that," Rubio told ABC "This Week" when asked about...
  
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• Top Dem: Illegal payments would ‘certainly’ be impeachable offenses if directed by Trump

  09-12-2018 15:36 via The Hill: House
  
  Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) said Sunday that it would "certainly" be an impeachable offense if it's proven that President Trump directed illegal payments during his campaign.But Nadler, likely the next chairman of the House Judiciary Committee,&...
  
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• Trump lashes out at Comey over House testimony: 'All lies!'

  09-12-2018 15:01 via The Hill - Administration
  
  President Trump lashed out at James Comey early Sunday, accusing the former FBI director of lying during his testimony to House lawmakers about the investigation into Russia's election interference."Leakin’ James Comey must have set a record...
  
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• GOP women face steeper climb in Trump era

  09-12-2018 12:00 via The Hill: House
  
  House GOP women are facing a far tougher challenge than their male colleagues as they seek to replenish their dwindling ranks on Capitol Hill.Part of the difficulty for female GOP candidates, according to lawmakers and political...
  
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• Here are the winning Powerball numbers for the $217 million Dec. 8, 2018, drawing. trib.al/6ASHNcL https://t.co/9mKTWml0Kr

  09-12-2018 05:28 via White House Patch @WhiteHousePatch
  
  Here are the winning Powerball numbers for the $217 million Dec. 8, 2018, drawing. trib.al/6ASHNcL https://t.co/9mKTWml0Kr
  
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• Joaquin Castro: Trump would be 'in court right now' if he weren't the president or 'privileged'

  09-12-2018 04:08 via The Hill: House
  
  Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro (D) said Friday that there is only “one thing” keeping President Trump from being indicted following the release of court filings that shed light on his associates' contacts with Russian officials leading up to his...
  
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• Joaquín Castro: Trump would be 'in court right now' if he weren't the president or 'privileged'

  09-12-2018 04:08 via The Hill: House
  
  Texas Rep. Joaquín Castro (D) said Friday that there is only “one thing” keeping President Trump from being indicted following the release of court filings that shed light on his associates' contacts with Russian officials leading up to his...
  
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• Comey reveals new details on Russia probe during House testimony

  09-12-2018 01:48 via The Hill: House
  
  Former FBI director James Comey testified to House lawmakers this week that the counterintelligence investigation into possible conspiracy between Russia and the Trump campaign began by examining four Americans.While Comey steadfastly denied the...
  
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• Both President @realDonaldTrump and @SecretaryZinke saw the wildfire devastation in California firsthand—and change… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  09-12-2018 01:25 via The White House @WhiteHouse
  Both President @realDonaldTrump and @SecretaryZinke saw the wildfire devastation in California firsthand—and change… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• US-Saudi relationship enters uncharted territory

  09-12-2018 00:01 via The Hill - Administration
  
  The divide between Congress and the White House’s perception of Saudi Arabia has widened into a chasm in recent weeks, raising difficult questions on the future of U.S.-Saudi relations.Saudi Arabia’s stature has plummeted in the halls of Capitol...
  
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• At the G20 Summit, President @realDonaldTrump urged world leaders to pursue prosperity for their citizens, invest i… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-12-2018 23:55 via The White House @WhiteHouse
  At the G20 Summit, President @realDonaldTrump urged world leaders to pursue prosperity for their citizens, invest i… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• READ: Transcript of Comey's interview before House lawmakers

  08-12-2018 22:32 via The Hill: House
  
  The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and Judiciary panel on Saturday released a nearly completely un-redacted transcript of lawmakers' hours-long interview with former FBI Director James Comey the previous day. The committees...
  
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• Trump attends Army-Navy game

  08-12-2018 21:55 via The Hill - Administration
  
  President Trump attended the annual Army-Navy football game Saturday and officiated the pre-match coin toss on the field flanked by top military officials.The president, who missed last year's game after attending the event in 2016 as the...
  
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• Last week, President Trump traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the G20 Summit, where he signed the historic US… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-12-2018 21:25 via The White House @WhiteHouse
  Last week, President Trump traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the G20 Summit, where he signed the historic US… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Army's Black Knights hope to make it three in a row as they play Navy in the 119th edition of their football rivalr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-12-2018 20:46 via White House Patch @WhiteHousePatch
  Army's Black Knights hope to make it three in a row as they play Navy in the 119th edition of their football rivalr… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Justice Dept. investigating millions of fake anti-net neutrality comments: report

  08-12-2018 20:38 via The Hill - Administration
  
  The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly investigating millions of anti-net neutrality comments falsely attributed to individuals to see if any criminal action occurred.BuzzFeed News reported Saturday that the DOJ has delivered subpoenas...
  
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• Five takeaways from the bombshell Cohen, Manafort filings

  08-12-2018 20:00 via The Hill - Administration
  
  Prosecutors on Friday made a series of bombshell filings in the cases of Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort that carry significant warning signs for President Trump.Federal prosecutors in New York said that Trump directed Cohen, his former...
  
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• John Kelly, who took over as White House Chief of staff in July 2017, will be leaving by the end of the year, Presi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-12-2018 19:40 via White House Patch @WhiteHousePatch
  John Kelly, who took over as White House Chief of staff in July 2017, will be leaving by the end of the year, Presi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• John Kelly to leave White House at year's end

  08-12-2018 19:24 via The Hill - Administration
  
  President Trump told reporters at the White House that Chief of Staff John Kelly will leave the administration at the end of the year.“Appreciate his service very much,” Trump said, adding that he would announce a successor within a few days.Nick...
  
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• In 1954, as the turmoil of war was fresh on Americans' minds, the Christmas celebration on the Ellipse earned its n… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  08-12-2018 18:39 via The White House @WhiteHouse
  In 1954, as the turmoil of war was fresh on Americans' minds, the Christmas celebration on the Ellipse earned its n… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Avenatti: Trump should be indicted for committing 'felonies designed to get him elected'

  08-12-2018 18:31 via The Hill - Administration
  
  Michael Avenatti, the lawyer representing adult film actress Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit against President Trump, said Saturday that Trump should be indicted "for committing the two felonies designed to get him elected."“.@realDonaldTrump...
  
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• Prosecutors connect Trump to illegal payments during the campaign

  08-12-2018 17:44 via The Hill - Administration
  
  For the first time, federal prosecutors in New York on Friday said that President Trump directed his former lawyer Michael Cohen to make two illegal payments during the 2016 presidential campaign.Prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney's Office for...
  
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• Giuliani goes after Cohen: 'He can't handle jail'

  08-12-2018 17:25 via The Hill - Administration
  
  Rudy Giuliani, one of President Trump’s personal lawyers, went after former Trump attorney Michael Cohen after prosecutors revealed his extensive cooperation with special counsel Robert Mueller in court filings on Friday.“Believe me, he...
  
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• Trump to nominate Mark Milley as next Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman

  08-12-2018 15:29 via The Hill - Administration
  
  President Trump announced Saturday that he would nominate Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley to become the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Milley, a four-star general, is being nominated to succeed current Gen. Joseph Dunford, whose...
  
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• Trump responds to new Cohen, Manafort filings: 'No collusion!'

  08-12-2018 14:55 via The Hill - Administration
  
  President Trump on Saturday morning blasted special counsel Robert Mueller, one day after Mueller said Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen has gone to “significant lengths” to aid his ongoing Russia investigation.“AFTER TWO YEARS AND...
  
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• Trump says Paris climate deal 'isn't working out' for Paris, citing protests

  08-12-2018 14:15 via The Hill - Administration
  
  President Trump railed against the Paris climate agreement on Saturday morning, claiming French citizens were protesting because they don’t want to pay “large sums of money, much to third world countries.”“The Paris Agreement isn’t working out...
  
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• EPA to roll back protections in rewrite of Obama-era water rule

  08-12-2018 13:53 via The Hill - Administration
  
  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to unveil a new proposal that would roll back major federal protections for thousands of U.S. waterways and wetlands.The Trump administration is expected to rewrite a major national...
  
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• Five things to know about William Barr, Trump’s pick for Justice Department

  08-12-2018 13:33 via The Hill - Administration
  
  President Trump has picked a Washington veteran who served as the nation’s top cop under former President George H.W. Bush to be his next attorney general.William Barr, 68, served in the role in a very different Washington and under a very different...
  
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• Five things to know about William Barr, Trump’s pick for Justice

  08-12-2018 13:33 via The Hill - Administration
  
  President Trump has picked a Washington veteran who served as the nation’s top cop under President George H.W. Bush to be his next attorney general.William Barr, 68, served in the role in a very different Washington and under a very different...
  
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• The Memo: All eyes on Kelly as Trump shake-up gathers steam

  08-12-2018 12:00 via The Hill - Administration
  
  President Trump’s long-awaited staff shake-up is underway, but the biggest development is yet to come.White House chief of staff John Kelly’s departure is expected to be announced any day now, with Nick Ayers the overwhelming favorite to succeed him...
  
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• Conway's husband responds to Trump tweet on Cohen: 'Other than that, totally scot-free'

  08-12-2018 04:56 via The Hill - Administration
  
  George Conway, the husband of White House counselor Kellyanne Conway and a prominent conservative lawyer, responded to President Trump's tweet Friday evening that claimed new court filings involving his former longtime lawyer Michael Cohen...
  
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