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US to send 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East as tensions escalate with Iran

Iran attempted to shoot down a U.S. drone that was surveilling the attack on one of two tankers hit in the Gulf of Oman last week, CENTCOM said. The attempt missed the MQ-9 Reaper by "approximately one kilometer."

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Congressional reaction to Mueller largely split along party lines

As might be expected, special counsel Robert Mueller’s surprise public statement Wednesday prompted members of Congress to react pointedly along party lines and appeared to do little to change lawmakers' opinions.

Supreme Court allows Indiana abortion law requiring burial or cremation of fetal remains

The Supreme Court on Monday said it has allowed part of an Indiana abortion law to take effect, requiring fetal remains be buried or cremated after an abortion.

No Longer Powerful, Bill and Hillary Clinton Try to Make a Life in Exile

Now on the sidelines, the Clintons offer cut-rate speaking tours and muse about what might have been.

China is raising tariffs on $60 billion of US goods starting June 1

Starting from June 1, China will raise tariffs to as high as 25% on about $60 billion worth of U.S. imports

Pets Aboard Flight That Crashed In Florida River May Not Have Survived

At least four animals are believed to still be in the waterlogged cargo hold of the plane that skidded off the runway.

US synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California

A gunman has opened fire at a synagogue in California, leaving one woman dead and three other people injured, police say.

Trump denies paying North Korea for Warmbier treatment

President Trump has denied paying North Korea money for the medical care of comatose US student Otto Warmbier.

Joe Biden Holding Kickoff Fundraiser At Comcast Exec’s Home

But he says he won’t take money from federal lobbyists.

House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Donald McGahn As Part Of Its Investigation

Lawmakers are asking the former White House counsel to testify as part of their inquiry into Trump’s potential obstruction of justice in the Russia probe.

Trump Says He Won’t Nominate Herman Cain For Federal Reserve Board

The president said he will respect Cain’s wishes and not nominate him for the role.

Trump Russia investigation: Attorney General Barr backs Trump

The US Attorney General has defended President Trump over allegations of obstruction of justice, while reiterating that "no collusion" was found between his team and Russia.

White House and Justice Dept. Officials Discussed Mueller Report Before Release

Justice Department officials were said to have had numerous conversations with White House lawyers about the special counsel’s conclusions in recent days. The talks have aided President Trump’s legal team as it prepares a strategy for the coming public war over its findings.

Trump hints at payback for 'evil' enemies over Mueller report

President Donald Trump says his enemies who did "evil" and "treasonous things" will be under scrutiny after he was absolved of colluding with Russia.

Donald Trump Celebrates Release Of Mueller Report: “Complete and Total Exoneration”

Neither Trump or his aides were found to have conspired or coordinated with the Russian government’s 2016 election interference, according to a summary from Barr.

Mueller Report Finds That Trump Campaign Did Not "Conspire or Coordinate" With Russia

Still, Mueller's investigation left open the question of whether Trump obstructed justice by firing FBI Director James Comey and drafting an incomplete explanation about his son's meeting with a Russian lawyer during the campaign.

Trump-Russia: Special counsel Robert Mueller delivers report

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has submitted his long-awaited report on alleged collusion between Russia and President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.


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