FBI seized recording of Trump and Cohen discussing payments for story of ex-model who alleged affair
The recording captures a fall 2016 conversation between then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and his personal lawyer Michael Cohen about making payments for the story of Playboy centerfold Karen McDougal, who allegedly had an affair with Trump, according to two people familiar with the tape.
Republicans have now agreed to language advanced by the House, which bars government contractors from doing business with the Chinese telecom giant but allows ZTE to continue doing business with private U.S. firms, according to a congressional source.
Brett Kavanaugh’s opinion in a 2011 case and other decisions indicate he might be skeptical of restrictions on money in politics, a business charged in the Mueller probe claims.
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Chris Edwards, 49, transitioned in his 20s.
Zander Keig, 51, started his transition in 2005.
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Controversy over whether the school’s athletic coaches knew about allegations against Richard Strauss has ensnared congressman Jim Jordan, an influential conservative lawmaker.
The boat was coasting through the waters of Table Rock Lake near Branson when an evening storm suddenly moved in. Authorities said 31 people were on board, and divers recovered the final bodies this morning.
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Analysis These rankings first came out in October, and primaries in most states have been settled, so here is an updated look at which seats could cause the majority to flip.
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In his recent CNBC interview, President Trump reverted to one of his favorite tactics: taking a criticism he faces and leveling it against someone else. In this case, that would be his predecessor.
A report calls on the government to issue a formal apology for what it characterizes as a “common practice” from 1945 to the 1970s that has been “shrouded in secrecy.”
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