It’s a stark turnaround for an oil baron who staked billions of dollars on Russia’s crude bonanza and was honored by Russia with its Order of Friendship.
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Kremlin denies collecting compromising information about Trump
‘There are people who are whipping up this frenzy, who are doing their best to keep this witch hunt going,’ says spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
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Late-night hosts mock Donald Trump for idea that Meryl Streep is ‘overrated’
Seth Meyers: ‘Overrated? She’s so good, people use her to compliment people in other professions. Like LeBron James is the Meryl Streep of basketball.’
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Jeff Sessions says that as attorney general he would stand up to Trump
The Alabama senator says he would crack down on illegal immigration, gun violence and radical Islamic terrorism.
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Top lawmakers briefed about Russian interference with election
Donald Trump has been skeptical of the intelligence.
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‘Mad Dog’ Mattis, Trump team already clashing
A dispute over personnel appointments could set the stage for turf wars between the Pentagon and the White House in the coming Trump administration.
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Russia undoubtedly meddled in U.S. election, intelligence chief says
His testimony to senators puts pressure on the president-elect, who has raised the possibility of more positive relations with Russia and has repeatedly disparaged the U.S. intelligence agencies.
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Trump calls Schumer ‘head clown’ over Obamacare stance
On Wednesday, the Democratic New York senator said the Republicans 'seem determined to create chaos.'
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Trump nominates Wall Street lawyer to head SEC
Jay Clayton has represented some of the biggest names on Wall Street, including Goldman Sachs and Barclays, helping them weather regulatory scrutiny.
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Pence says Trump’s first priority is undoing Affordable Care Act
He tells House Republicans that on Jan. 20 Trump will use his power through executive orders to target the health care law and other policies.