Payments to the president’s personal lawyer aren’t in and of themselves illegal, but they fall into a secretive, gray area of influence activity that ethics experts charge is ripe for abuse.
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Dana Milbank: With Iran deal cliffhanger over, Trump moves on to next episode of ‘The Celebrity President’
He thinks if he creates drama, the ratings soar and he wins the day. But if he fails at the next task – stifling Iran’s nuclear ambitions – stay tuned for the mushroom cloud.
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Trump floats idea of revoking news outlets’ credentials
He suggests in a tweet Wednesday that the ‘Fake News’ is ‘working overtime’ against him.
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Dossier released by Stormy Daniels’ lawyer triggers global damage control
Besides offering a potential new view on links between Russia and Trump, it brings scrutiny to global companies AT&T, Novartis and Korea Aerospace Industries.
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Former LePage adviser repays state for stay at Trump’s D.C. hotel
Aaron Chadbourne says that he stayed there with the governor in May 2017, and that he repaid the expense last month to ‘remove myself from the pettiness that now envelops our politics.’
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Trump lawyer sold ‘insight’ into his high-powered client
One pharmaceutical company admits it paid Michael Cohen $1.2 million, although it says it ended the arrangement after only one meeting.
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Allies vow to salvage nuclear deal without U.S.
The leaders of France, Britain and Germany express ‘regret and concern’ over Trump’s action.
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Trump’s action heightens risks for global oil prices
Some analysts argue that the Iranian sanctions could spoil much of the gains expected from Republican tax cuts.
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Maine’s congressional delegation splits along partisan lines on Trump’s Iran decision
While Sen. Collins and Rep. Poliquin, Republicans, say the agreement is flawed, independent Sen. King and Democratic Rep. Pingree criticize the president’s action, saying it hurts relations with U.S. allies.
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Fact check: Trump vs. truth on Iran nuclear deal
Here’s a look at some claims made by the president about the agreement.