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    William Barr hearing live updates: Mueller frustrated as AG faces lawmakers

    Attorney General William Barr said that during a March meeting with special counsel Robert Mueller, Mueller "reiterated several times in a group meeting that he was not saying that but for the OLC [Office of Legal Counsel] opinion he would have found obstruction."
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    Trump threatens Supreme Court fight with Democrats over impeachment

    Donald Trump has vowed to go directly to the US Supreme Court if the Democrats try to impeach him, however his threat may have already encountered a major obstacle.

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    All the president's men and women: how disobedient aides saved Trump

    Mueller report reveals how staff told to do illegal things did not but some say that doesn’t mean Trump is not guilty of a crime

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    The president’s efforts to influence the investigation were mostly unsuccessful,’ Robert Mueller wrote. Photograph: Rex/Shutterstock

    Trump's Obsession With Self-Preservation Laid Bare by Mueller

    President interfered in probe, directed officials to lie

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    In Highly Anticipated Report, Mueller Reveals Trump’s Efforts to Thwart Russian Inquiry

    The report does not find that Mr. Trump or his aides conspired with Russians, but it lays bare how Mr. Trump was elected with a foreign power’s help.

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    The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, issued his highly anticipated report on Thursday.CreditCreditTodd Heisler/The New York Times

    Here's what we know about obstruction of justice

    Robert Mueller's report scrutinizes 11 instances of potential obstruction.

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    Mueller cannot confidently state Trump didn’t obstruct justice

    The report indicates that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein provided information to Mueller’s team that may have been unhelpful to Trump.

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    Kellyanne and George Conway: The marriage that bridges the divide

    Kellyanne Conway works for Trump. Her husband, George, rips into him publicly. Their conflicting views on the president reflect a political divide in the US. But they're not the only couples who see the world differently - and perhaps that's good for all of us.

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    Fourth GOP senator opposes Trump Fed pick Herman Cain, effectively ending his path to confirmation

    Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer, N.D., on Thursday became the fourth member of his party’s caucus to tell reporters he would vote against the nomination of former pizza executive Herman Cain to join the board of the Federal Reserve.

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    U.S. judge orders halt to Trump asylum policy

    While illegal border crossings were higher in the early 2000s, most of those apprehended at that time were single men, often from Mexico.

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    FILE PHOTO: Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and commissioner for Customs and Border Patrol Kevin McAleenan listen to U.S. President Donald Trump speak during a visit to a section of border wall in Calexico California, U.S., April 5, 2019

    Kirstjen Nielsen: US Homeland Security chief resigns

    The US Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen, who enforced some of President Donald Trump's controversial border policies, has resigned.

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    Joe Biden allegations no bar to 2020 bid, says Pelosi

    Allegations former Vice-President Joe Biden touched women inappropriately should not disqualify him from running for president, top Democrat Nancy Pelosi has said.

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    Joe Biden denies Lucy Flores's misconduct allegations

    Former Vice-President Joe Biden has denied allegations of misconduct ahead of his widely-expected announcement of a presidential run.

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    Joe Biden denies Lucy Flores's misconduct allegations

    Joe Biden deflects claims by Lucy Flores: 'Never did I believe I acted inappropriately'

    Former VP Joe Biden says he regrets he didn't give Anita Hill "the hearing she deserved" when she shared her story of sexual harassment. AP

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    Joe Biden deflects claims by Lucy Flores: 'Never did I believe I acted inappropriately'

    Mueller report reprieve becomes Trump's re-election weapon

    Democrats have pointed out that Mueller found evidence for and against obstruction and have demanded to see his full report.

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    Mueller report reprieve becomes Trump's re-election weapon

    Analysis: With Mueller report in, nothing's over. But for Trump, everything has changed

    Special counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence of collusion between President Donald Trump and Russia, according to attorney general William Barr.

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    Mueller Finds No Trump-Russia Conspiracy, but Stops Short of Exonerating President on Obstruction

    The president trumpeted the news almost immediately, even as he mischaracterized the special counsel’s findings.

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    The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, and his wife, Ann, walk near the White House after attending church on Sunday.CreditCreditCliff Owen/Associated Press
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