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Giuliani: Mueller report line about not exonerating Trump is a 'cheap shot'
7 minutes ago
Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump's lawyer, said the line special counsel Robert Mueller wrote in his report about not exonerating Trump on obstruction of justice is a "cheap shot."
Michael Avenatti charged with trying to extort more than $20 million from Nike
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The Manhattan US Attorney's office said Monday that it is charging attorney Michael Avenatti "for attempting to extract more than $20 million in payments from a publicly traded company by threatening to use his ability to garner publicity to inflict substantial financial and reputational harm on the company if his demands were not met."
Pentagon notifies Congress $1 billion authorized to begin new wall construction
24 minutes ago
The Pentagon notified Congress Monday night that it has authorized the transfer of $1 billion to begin new wall construction along the US-Mexico border, drawing immediate objections from Democratic lawmakers.
US Missile Defense Agency successfully tests missile interceptors
49 minutes ago
The Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency successfully launched two ground-based missile interceptors in rapid succession Monday from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California against a simulated intercontinental ballistic missile launched from a test site on the Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific, according to a statement by the US Missile Defense Agency.
After Mueller, Pelosi stares down her next big fight
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi -- battle tested from showdowns with President Donald Trump and intra-party squabbles within her own caucus -- is about to take on what could be her toughest test yet.
The Point: How do Democrats solve their 'Mueller problem'?
1 hour, 25 minutes ago
For much of the past 22 months, Democrats waited with bated breath to see what special counsel Robert Mueller had found out about Russian interference in the 2016 election and the possibility that either Donald Trump or someone(s) close to him colluded with the Russians to help him win the election.
Democrats not yet ready to conclude there's no Russia conspiracy
1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Special counsel Robert Mueller found that no one in the Trump campaign conspired with the Russian government in 2016 -- but Democrats are not ready to accept that finding.
Democrats plan to block Green New Deal in Senate vote Tuesday
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The Senate will vote Tuesday to take up the Green New Deal, the progressives' prescription to battle climate change, but it is expected to be blocked by Democrats, who support many of the ideas in the plan but believe Republicans are trying to score political points by forcing a quick vote on the nascent proposal.
Mueller told Justice Dept. three weeks ago he wouldn't reach a conclusion on obstruction
2 hours, 9 minutes ago
Roughly three weeks ago the special counsel's team told Attorney General Bill Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein that Robert Mueller would not be reaching a conclusion on obstruction of justice, according to a source familiar with the meeting.
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Schumer rails against 'ancient poison' of anti-Semitism in AIPAC remarks
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer lamented what he called the "ancient poison" of anti-Semitism Monday evening during a speech at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's (AIPAC) annual conference in Washington, in which he criticized both President Trump and a fellow Democrat, freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar, without mentioning either one by name.
Dershowitz says CNN 'banned' him for not conforming to 'one-sided presentation' of Mueller report
1 hour ago
CNN is accused of banning one of the country’s leading legal minds from its airwaves because he would not conform to its “one-sided presentation” of Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation.
Jesse Watters: Obama administration most 'corrupt' since Nixon
1 hour, 28 minutes ago
“The Five” co-host Jesse Watters called the Obama administration the most “corrupt” since Richard Nixon's presidency, following the Mueller report’s findings of Russian meddling during Barack Obama's presidency and after revealing comments from his former CIA chief John Brennan.
Trump-picked 9th Circuit judge clears last hurdle to confirmation, with more nominees in pipeline
1 hour, 46 minutes ago
Another of President Trump's nominees to the San Francisco-based 9th Circuit Court of Appeals cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Monday, as the White House continues its push to transform the key left-leaning appellate court that the president repeatedly has derided as hopelessly biased and "disgraceful."
DOJ, FBI stonewalled House GOP request for McCabe texts, sources say
2 hours, 6 minutes ago
Republican investigators on the House Intelligence Committee formally requested former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe’s work-related text messages as part of the surveillance abuse inquiry last March, but they were denied, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Trump allies await results of two internal probes that could expose Russia investigation backstory
3 hours, 54 minutes ago
Following the revelation that Special Counsel Robert Mueller unearthed no evidence that President Trump or his campaign colluded with Russia to sway the 2016 election, Trump allies are now awaiting the results of two long-running internal probes that could expose the backstory behind the Russia probe's beginnings, and provide more detail on already-documented misconduct among top FBI and DOJ officials.
White House deputy press secretary wondering what Dems, media will do with their lives after Mueller probe
4 hours, 13 minutes ago
White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley told The Todd Starnes Show Monday, “Frankly, I'm a little concerned for Democrats, and some members of the media (after the Mueller investigation). I don't know what they're going to do with their lives. There were so certain of this, and told so many lies over the past two years, invested a lot of time.”
Mueller report could ward off would-be Trump primary challengers
4 hours, 41 minutes ago
The findings of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation could make primary challenges to President Donald Trump even more difficult.
Democrats have lost the trust of the American people with collusion lie: Kayleigh McEnany
6 hours, 8 minutes ago
Democrats will have to answer for the lies they told that President Trump colluded with Russia and obstructed justice, the press secretary for the 2020 Trump campaign said Monday.
Trump impeachment backers not giving up after Mueller report
6 hours, 19 minutes ago
Attorney General William Barr’s memo declaring Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence of Trump-Russia collusion during the 2016 campaign has done little to silence calls for impeachment from the president's fiercest foes.
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FBI expected to brief 'Gang of 8' on Mueller counterintelligence findings
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Attorney General Barr's summary of the Mueller probe is silent about whether investigators found Trump or any associate was influenced by Russia.
House committee chairs demand full Mueller report by April 2 deadline
2 hours, 29 minutes ago
In a letter to Attorney General Barr, the Democratic lawmakers said his summary of the special counsel's report "is not sufficient for Congress."
McConnell blocks Schumer effort to call for public release of Mueller report
2 hours, 34 minutes ago
The non-binding measure had unanimously passed the House earlier this month, 420-0.
Democratic primary voters ask candidates about health care, not Mueller report
5 hours, 14 minutes ago
In New Hampshire, South Carolina and elsewhere, voters this weekend were more interested in talking about anything other than the Russia inquiry.
Senate GOP to hold Green New Deal vote
5 hours, 28 minutes ago
GOP lawmakers are hoping that the vote — which could come as soon as Tuesday — will put Democrats in a tough spot, especially those on the ballot in 2020.
New Jersey Senate postpones vote on legal recreational pot
5 hours, 59 minutes ago
The delay is a setback for the state's first-term Democratic governor, who campaigned on legalizing recreational weed.
As Dems grapple with Omar fallout, GOP plugs more measures on anti-Semitism
6 hours, 56 minutes ago
The latest push came via Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who planned to introduce a measure Tuesday that would directly condemn “all forms of anti-Semitism.”
'Run, Joaquín, Run' launched to get other Castro on ballot
7 hours, 10 minutes ago
"We are ready to build a grassroots army to recruit and support Joaquín Castro to run and win in 2020," says Latino Victory Fund's Melissa Mark-Viverito.
Citing Parkinson's, Rep. José Serrano won't seek re-election in 2020
7 hours, 28 minutes ago
For the rest of his term, Serrano plans to focus on climate change, the justice system and an accurate 2020 Census count.
Mueller told Barr, Rosenstein 3 weeks ago he would not make decision on obstruction
7 hours, 56 minutes ago
Attorney General Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein were surprised by Mueller's lack of a determination, said a person familiar with the meeting.
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Muslim group to Trump: 'We hold you responsible'
1 week, 3 days ago
A top Muslim organization is blasting President Donald Trump after a mass shooting at two mosques in New Zealand left 49 people dead and dozens more injured.
WATCH: Gavin Newsom says he 'can't in good conscience' support the death penalty
1 week, 3 days ago
The California Governor explains his decision to suspend the death penalty and withdraw his National Guard from the border.
WATCH: The Senate rejects Donald Trump's national emergency
1 week, 3 days ago
"The View" co-hosts discuss how 12 Republicans' votes solidified a rejection of the president's national emergency.
After New Zealand massacre, US authorities search for copycats and links to America
1 week, 3 days ago
U.S. authorities and international partners were scrubbing their databases on Friday looking for evidence of the suspected gunman in custody in New Zealand.
California governor on The View: Halting death penalty 'moral' decision
1 week, 3 days ago
California Gov. Gavin Newsom defended his suspension of the death penalty in his state during his appearance on "The View" on Friday.
California governor on The View: Halting death penalty 'moral' decision
1 week, 3 days ago
California Gov. Gavin Newsom defended his suspension of the death penalty in his state during his appearance on "The View" on Friday.
Trump warns of 'very bad' consequences if 'tough' supporters provoked
1 week, 3 days ago
President Trump is under fire for comments in a recent interview with Breitbart News in which he warned of 'very bad' consequences for provoking his 'tough' supporters.
Students around the world skip school to demand action on climate change
1 week, 3 days ago
Students around the world skip school to protest climate inaction . Protest organized by teens around the world call for action on climate change.
Ex-Trump aide continues to cooperate: Court filing
1 week, 3 days ago
Former Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates is not ready to be sentenced because he's continuing to cooperate with "several ongoing investigations"
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Boeing 737 Max: Feds launching review of FAA approval process
27 minutes agoAhead of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao's first congressional testimony since the Ethiopian Airlines crash, the department announced a new committee that will review the FAA's certification of the Boeing 737 Max
Michael Avenatti arrested on federal charges of wire fraud and extortion
29 minutes agoThe criminal complaint says Avenatti told attorneys for Nike he would "go take $10 billion off your client's market cap ... I'm not f***ing around"
Democrats turn focus to evidence collected in Mueller obstruction probe
34 minutes agoA summary of the long-awaited Mueller report found no evidence of collusion with Russia. But Democrats vowed to press on with their own investigations. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump softens stance on Mueller, says he acted honorably
1 hour, 13 minutes agoFor the first time in 22 months, President Trump was not under the cloud of the Mueller report. While the president blasted those involved in the investigation, he softened his criticism of Robert Mueller. Paula Reid reports.
Democrats demand Barr turn over full Mueller report by April 2
1 hour, 53 minutes agoGiving the attorney general a deadline, the chairs of top House committees said they needed to make an "independent assessment of the evidence" from the special counsel's probe
Trump campaign raising money off Mueller report summary
2 hours, 7 minutes agoPresident Trump appears to be taking a victory lap after a summary of the Mueller report found no evidence of collusion with Russia. The Trump campaign is raising money off the Mueller report. Major Garrett explains.
Democrats turn focus to evidence collected in Mueller obstruction probe
3 hours, 1 minute agoImpeachment is likely off the table, but Democrats vowed to press on with their own investigations
New Jersey lawmakers delay vote on recreational pot
3 hours, 37 minutes agoWhile governor pushes for passage and the expungement of marijuana-related criminal records, critics push back, and dozens of towns pre-emptively ban weed
From "witch hunt" to 2020 campaign slogan: Trump sees Mueller as boost for re-election
3 hours, 47 minutes agoNow, after the Mueller probe found no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials, the president's view has evolved -- he now sees the special counsel's conclusion as a boon to his re-election campaign
How Russia is responding to the Mueller report
5 hours, 33 minutes agoMultiple U.S. investigations have determined that Russia attempted to interfere with the 2016 presidential election, but Russia continues to deny it. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer is in Moscow with more on Russia's reaction and what it means for relations with the U.S.
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Democrats largely give up on impeachment in wake of Mueller report
1 hour, 18 minutes ago
Investigators in the House are focused on questioning why Attorney General William P. Barr decided that President Trump should not face obstruction of justice charges.
Trump and his allies plan to use Barr’s summary of Mueller report as a cudgel against critics
1 hour, 46 minutes agoWin-win? Trump and 2020 Democrats both argue the end of the Mueller probe offers advantages.
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The president’s allies see a new invigoration, and Democrats look for a renewed chance to focus on kitchen-table issues.
With Mueller’s probe finished, Trump faces question of whether to pardon aides caught up in it
2 hours, 26 minutes ago
An attorney for George Papadopoulos, a former campaign adviser to President Trump, has already submitted an application to the White House for a pardon.
Mueller report fallout: Trump, Russia, others react to Barr summary
2 hours, 31 minutes ago
A fierce debate continued Monday about the implications of a report that cleared Trump of coordinating with Russia during the 2016 presidential campaign but reached no conclusion about attempted obstruction of justice.
Partisan rift hangs over U.S.-Israel ties, with Pence blasting Democrats at AIPAC
2 hours, 37 minutes ago
“There was a time when support for Israel was not a partisan issue in Congress,” the vice president said, later adding: “How things have changed.”
Dispute erupts over Mueller’s findings on Trump, Russia and obstruction of justice
2 hours, 57 minutes ago
House Democrats issued an April 2 deadline for the attorney general to provide Congress with a copy of the special counsel’s report.
Dispute erupts over Mueller’s findings on Trump, Russia and obstruction of justice
2 hours, 57 minutes ago
House Democrats issued an April 2 deadline for the attorney general to provide Congress with a copy of the special counsel’s report.
In weekend swing, Sanders goes back and forth about whether to get personal
3 hours, 41 minutes ago
The dilemma for his campaign: Stick with the 2016 approach or define himself more intimately as he faces a field with diverse life stories.
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Effort to Legalize Marijuana in New Jersey Collapses
34 minutes ago
Lawmakers were trying to legalize cannabis with a bill that sought to reckon with the racial inequities caused by the war on drugs.
With Override Vote Coming, Congress Examines Military Cuts That Will Fund Wall
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The House will try on Tuesday to override President Trump’s veto of its resolution to kill his national emergency. The focus is on the projects that will be cut to fund the wall.
Pentagon Claims Success in Test of New Tactic to Down Incoming Missiles
49 minutes ago
For the first time, the United States shot two interceptors at a single warhead, boosting the outlook for antimissile defenses.
Barr’s Declaration on Trump Puts Justice Dept. Back in Political Crucible
1 hour, 8 minutes ago
The special counsel did not decide whether President Trump had obstructed justice, so the attorney general stepped in.
U.S. Said to Have Tapes of Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Plotting With Co-Conspirators
1 hour, 18 minutes agoThe existence of the tapes of discussions involving Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was disclosed by defense lawyers in the case being tried at Guantánamo Bay.
Trump and Republicans Seek to Turn the Tables in Post-Mueller Washington
1 hour, 23 minutes agoPresident Trump and his allies went on the offensive, vowing to pursue those responsible for the Russia investigation. President Trump called some of them “treasonous.”
Congestion Pricing in Manhattan, First Such Plan in U.S., Close to Approval
1 hour, 43 minutes ago
After years of hesitation, the governor and lawmakers reached agreement on the plan, which would help to provide badly needed financial assistance for mass transit.
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: How Much Does the Mueller Report Matter for the 2020 Race?
1 hour, 45 minutes agoAt a time when most Americans have already made up their minds about the president, it seems unlikely that the special counsel’s report would sway them.
Disappointed Fans of Mueller Rethink the Pedestal They Built for Him
2 hours ago
The subset of liberals who idolized Robert S. Mueller III and thought he would bring down President Trump are devastated, but some still hold out hope for the special counsel’s full report.
Washington’s Most Popular Russian (and His Teammates) Honored at White House
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Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals were last year’s National Hockey League champions.
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Kellyanne Conway Says Adam Schiff 'Ought To Resign Today' For Lying About Trump
1 hour, 13 minutes ago
The presidential counselor claimed the Democratic congressman has been "peddling a lie day after day" about evidence of collusion with Russia.
Democrats Demand Attorney General Barr Turn Over Full Mueller Report
1 hour, 35 minutes ago
6 House committee chairs sent a letter giving Barr until April 2 to submit the investigation's unredacted report.
Progressive Ruben Gallego Won’t Run For Senate In Arizona
2 hours, 16 minutes ago
The decision clears the path for former astronaut Mark Kelly to challenge GOP Sen. Martha McSally.
Attorney General's Letter No Reason To Drop Primary Challenge To Trump, Bill Weld Says
3 hours, 3 minutes ago
The former Massachusetts governor says there are plenty of other good reasons to oppose the president’s re-election, including ongoing state and federal probes.
Arizona Lawmaker Blamed Charlottesville Hate March On 'Deep State' And 'Democrat Mobs'
3 hours, 16 minutes ago
The Republican State Leadership Committee has yet to denounce state Rep. Mark Finchem’s comments.
Republicans Block Senate Democrats' Move On Making Mueller Report Public
4 hours, 23 minutes ago
Earlier this month, the House of Representatives voted 420-0 in favor of making the report public.
Trump OK With Democrats Reading The Full Mueller Report
4 hours, 39 minutes ago
The president said the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's full report "wouldn't bother" him at all.
Stacey Abrams Addresses Rumors Joe Biden Wants Her As A Running Mate
4 hours, 56 minutes ago
The Democratic rising star said she and Joe Biden "had a lovely lunch" and discussed each other's 2020 plans.
Jokes About Michael Avenatti Abound After Extortion And Fraud Charges
6 hours, 53 minutes ago
Right-wingers like Donald Trump Jr. went on a tear against the lawyer and foe of the president.
Trump's Lawyer Objects To Public Release Of 'Confidential' Answers To Mueller
7 hours, 35 minutes ago
"I think that would be very inappropriate," Jay Sekulow said.
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The Nuclear Option: Media Outlets Have Thousands of Stories to Correct
1 hour, 18 minutes ago
America got conned again. It was all a big set-up. A ruse. A dirty canard. The whole thing was one giant lie
Mo Brooks: If Not for Open Borders, Sonya Jones Would Still Be Alive
2 hours, 19 minutes ago
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) says that the Alabama mother of two and school teacher, Sonya Jones, who was killed last week in a head-on, hit-and-run car crash allegedly caused by an illegal alien, would still be alive today if not for the country's open borders policy.
WSJ: Time for Obama Admin to Account for ‘Historic Abuse of Government Surveillance Powers’
2 hours, 27 minutes ago
Wall Street Journal assistant editor James Freeman and Sen. Rand Paul are on the same page: the Mueller report confirms it is now time for the Obama administration to account for its flagrant abuse of the surveillance powers of the federal government.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy: ‘I Look Forward to Signing’ Assisted Suicide Bill
2 hours, 55 minutes ago
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he looks forward to signing the assisted suicide bill state lawmakers narrowly approved Monday, allowing terminally ill individuals to legally end their lives.
Rand Paul: Time to Investigate Obama Officials Who Spread Russia Hoax
3 hours, 1 minute ago
Rand Paul on Monday called for an investigation into Obama administration officials for their alleged roles in concocting and spreading the idea that the Trump campaign was colluding with Russia.
'Empire' Star Taraji P. Henson Pleads for Joe Biden to 'Save Us' in 2020
3 hours, 14 minutes ago
Empire Star Taraji P. Henson has weighed in on the 2020 campaign for president and has decided that only former Vice President Joe Biden can "save" America.
Jim Carrey Reacts to Mueller Report: 'Today We Eat Crow'
3 hours, 35 minutes ago
After two years of constant Trump bashing, actor Jim Carrey reacted to Robert Mueller's conclusion that the Trump campaign did not collude with Russia in the 2016 election by saying "today we eat crow."
Flashback: CNN Personalities Party with Michael Avenatti in Deleted Photo
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Michael Avenatti was once a fixture on major cable news networks and used to party with some of the media's most high-profile personalities.
Exclusive -- Trump Campaign: Nancy Pelosi Liable for Adam Schiff, Jerry Nadler Russia Collusion Lies
3 hours, 52 minutes ago
A Trump spokesman said Nancy Pelosi is personally liable and responsible for the lies of Rep. Adam Schiff and Jerry Nadler about the now-debunked Russia "collusion" narrative.
Eric Swalwell Dares Trump to Sue Him -- I Have 'Seen Evidence of Collusion'
4 hours, 3 minutes ago
Monday on MSNBC’s “Deadline,” Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) doubled down on his previous claims that he has seen “evidence of collusion.” Swalwell said, “Chairman Schiff and I were always clear that we have seen evidence of collusion. Now what Mr. Mueller can’t