The political showdown over the Russia investigation began in earnest Saturday even before the special counsel’s conclusions were known to the public. Attorney General William P. Barr spent the day privately reviewing Robert S. Mueller III’s report.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for full disclosure of the special counsel’s report and said she would reject a classified briefing for a select few lawmakers.
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Nearly every organization Donald Trump has run in the last decade remains under investigation by state or federal authorities.
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Agriculture losses are mounting across the Midwest in the wake of historic floods.
The senator from California is building connections with a range of communities that have kept a greater distance from other Democratic presidential candidates.
The changes could mark an early step toward remedying the safety concerns that have gripped the global aviation industry following deadly plane crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.
Thailand’s military-led government seeks to use the ballot box to extend its rule even as foes call for an opposition landslide.
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Maryland freshman Jalen Smith has a bright future, but he added a painful chapter to his past in a tough loss to LSU.
The tech giant, in a tectonic shift, is diversifying beyond hardware into services — and paying stars more than $1 million an episode.
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The Sacklers, owners of Purdue Pharma, which makes OxyContin, are mired in legal action, investigations and looming congressional inquiries.
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1932–2019 Brock offered a soothing, understanding presence to people who raised food to feed the world but could not afford to feed their own families. Singer Willie Nelson called her “the angel on the other end of the line.”
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The history of subpoenas, and the fiery Congressional hearings that have captivated Americans for centuries began with a Founding Father raising his hand to say, “Investigate me!”
