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trump moves closer to gop-appointed majority in second circuit

Wilson, Pennsylvania and former Justice Department attorney, was confirmed, 88 to 3. Rudofsky's confirmation, however, was narrow, clearing Senate by 51 to 41 vote.. ..

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At this point, it seems far-fetched to think that the impeachment of Trump in Democratic-controlled House would lead to his removal by two-thirds vote of Republican-led Senate. WASHINGTON — White House and Justice Department learned about CIA officer's concerns about President..

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barr: 'spying did occur' on trump campaign

., the member of Senate Appropriations subcommittee that oversees Justice Department, on was assembling team to review why FBI opened inquiry into Russian in the 2016 elections... ..

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president donald trump can be indicted — and here's the

But presidential immunity from ordinary prosecution could become a license to commit crimes with virtual impunity when a president’s party controls one House of Congress — or even just 34 seats in the Senate. . The 1973 Justice Department memo gives rise to another form of moral..

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france's emmanuel macron tries to becomes the new leader of europe by

Republican president, considered lightweight and ignoramus by many Washington, suffers in the off-year elections, losing several seats and effective control in House, while maintaining and perhaps strengthening his party in Senate. Fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions request to stay at..

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Andrew McCabe, FBI director fired amid attacks from Trump and Justice Department report, has book deal. Dianne Feinstein, Democrat on Senate Judiciary Committee, said Thursday she has notified federal investigators about information she received - and wo not disclose publicly.. ..

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justice department defends whitaker appointment as acting attorney

Maryland also argued that the appointment of Whitaker violates a provision of the Constitution, which specifies that top positions in the government can be filled only by someone who has been confirmed by the Senate. ... But Engel's opinion said the Justice Department has..

legislators say u.s. should investigate

., predicted Sunday that Congress will refuse to reauthorize the independent counsel law this year and said future allegations of wrongdoing by high government officials should be investigated by the Justice Department. . Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Fred D...

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