The Commerce Department asks a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the ocean area Obama set aside.
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Court hearing discloses Trump lawyer Cohen’s third client is Fox News’ Sean Hannity
Cohen, who was in court Monday to argue that papers seized by FBI agents from his office and homes were privileged, asked to keep the name of one of his 3 clients secret.
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Trump hits brakes on sanctions against Russia, walks back ambassador’s comments
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley had said Sunday that sanctions would be announced Monday, but the administration backtracked on those statements.
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EPA chief’s $43,000 soundproof phone booth violated federal laws, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office said the agency did not notify lawmakers that the customized phone booth would exceed a $5,000 limit for office improvements.
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Trump rips Comey again after former FBI director’s TV interview
In the interview Sunday night, Comey said he thought Trump was ‘morally unfit’ to be president.
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Collins says law to prevent Mueller firing wouldn’t hurt
But the probe into possible collusion with the Russians would continue, she says.
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Maine Superior Court justice, Trump’s pick for federal bench, might not toe the party line
In at least two cases, decisions by Lance Walker likely displeased the president and Gov. LePage.
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Maine delegation members say Congress needs to play more active role on Syria
Sen. Susan Collins calls the U.S. military strike against Syria ‘a justified and proportional response’ to its ‘ruthless use of chemical weapons.’
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Trump announces missile strikes against suspected chemical weapons facilities in Syria
In a brief address on Friday night, President Trump says the strikes are `direct result’ of Russia’s failure to keep Syria’s Assad from using chemical weapons.
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Commentary: North Korea will be watching what Trump does in Syria
He should show Kim before the summit that his threats of military action are more than bluster.