Friday, April 26, 2019

Politics A.M.: Stymied by aides, Trump sought out loyalist to curtail special counsel — and drew Mueller’s glare

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Stymied by aides, Trump sought out loyalist to curtail special counsel — and drew Mueller's glare
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Joe Biden was in charge of the Anita Hill hearing. Even he says it wasn't fair.
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'Stopping the bad stuff': Japan's Abe visits White House in latest bid to soothe Trump's ego — and avoid his ire
The Japanese leader has played a diligent inside game to mixed results but now faces a new test amid Trump's threats on trade.
 
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Power Up: Democrats debate rights of felons to vote
The voting rights debate is moving onto new ground.
 
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Trump administration pushes for quick action to raise debt limit
Push comes as fiscal deadlines loom later this year for a gridlocked Congress and Democrats at war with Trump
Trump abortion 'gag' rule blocked by federal judge
Regulation targeted low-income women and Planned Parenthood
George Conway slammed Trump as 'Deranged Donald,' and a new nickname was born
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Trump tells Hannity he's 'rooting for' Pete Buttigieg
The president offered his thoughts on some of the Democratic presidential candidates.
 
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