Comey memos renew questions over Trump’s behavior
6 years, 11 months ago

Comey memos renew questions over Trump’s behavior

CNN  

Washington CNN — If House Republicans thought they were helping President Donald Trump by forcing the release of James Comey’s memos, they might want to think again. — Donald J. Trump April 20, 2018 ‘I am aghast’ It’s possible that the House committee chairmen wanted the memos released to undercut Comey’s current book tour and to weaken the Mueller probe. He later told CNN’s Dana Bash that he would ask Mueller for a list of what was needed to “comply” with the rest of the investigation as soon as he can – a process he thought could take a “couple of weeks.” Giuliani’s arrival, after he was passed over as Trump’s secretary of state and attorney general at the start of the administration, raises a number of questions. Cohen factor Video Ad Feedback Former Trump lawyer talks about Michael Cohen 01:27 - Source: CNN The President was, meanwhile, consumed by the fallout from the FBI’s raid last week on Michael Cohen, his personal lawyer, a source told CNN’s Jeff Zeleny.

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Trump aides 'scrambling' to shore up his image after he spread 'confusion and fear': WSJ
2 months ago

Trump aides 'scrambling' to shore up his image after he spread 'confusion and fear': WSJ

Raw Story  

After less than two weeks in office, Donald Trump already has his closest advisors trying to stop the bleeding over a series of missteps ranging from confusing executive actions to his highly criticized response to the air tragedy in Washington, D.C. That is according to a report from the Wall Street Journal which is reporting, "His defiant stand in the …

Leaked memo reveals plan for Trump to skip 'traditional background checks' if elected: NYT
5 months ago

Leaked memo reveals plan for Trump to skip 'traditional background checks' if elected: NYT

Raw Story  

An internal memo from those closest to Donald Trump puts forth a plan for the former president to "bypass traditional background checks" and give appointees "immediate access to classified secrets after taking office," according to Maggie Haberman of the New York Times. "A memo circulating among at least half a dozen advisers to former President Donald J. Trump recommends that …

Explosive PowerPoint presentation detailing plan to overturn election for Trump discovered by Jan 6 committee
3 years, 3 months ago

Explosive PowerPoint presentation detailing plan to overturn election for Trump discovered by Jan 6 committee

The Independent  

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James Comey says Trump should not faces charges after leaving the White House
4 years, 2 months ago

James Comey says Trump should not faces charges after leaving the White House

The Independent  

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James Comey: Former FBI chief testifies on Russia investigation
4 years, 6 months ago

James Comey: Former FBI chief testifies on Russia investigation

Al Jazeera  

Comey says Russia investigation was ‘necessary’ as Republicans in the US Senate seek to blame him for FBI missteps. Former FBI Director James Comey, appearing before the US Congress on Wednesday in a politically charged hearing, defended the 2016 FBI’s “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation into links between the Trump campaign and Russia. Comey’s appearance by video feed comes just weeks before …

Comey to testify before Senate panel weeks before election
4 years, 6 months ago

Comey to testify before Senate panel weeks before election

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 30, appearing just a month before the presidential election as Republicans have tried to make the case that he and his agency conspired against Donald Trump in 2016. Comey, whom Trump fired in May 2017, will be a featured witness in Senate Judiciary Committee …

Comey to testify before Senate panel weeks before election
4 years, 6 months ago

Comey to testify before Senate panel weeks before election

The Independent  

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‘Obamagate,’ Trump’s latest theory about the ‘deep state’ and Obama’s role in the Russia investigation
4 years, 10 months ago

‘Obamagate,’ Trump’s latest theory about the ‘deep state’ and Obama’s role in the Russia investigation

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump and his allies added a new dimension this week to their “deep state” conspiracy theory, directly accusing former President Barack Obama of leading a supposed “coup” to sabotage the Trump presidency. Obama’s concerns about Flynn Several factors recently sparked the chatter from Trump and right-wing media outlets about Obama’s purported role in the Russia …

Fact check: New White House press secretary makes false claims in first briefing
4 years, 11 months ago

Fact check: New White House press secretary makes false claims in first briefing

CNN  

Washington CNN — At the first official briefing by a White House press secretary in 417 days, Kayleigh McEnany promised journalists, “I will never lie to you.” McEnany proceeded to say a bunch of things that weren’t true. “We have a handwritten FBI note that says, quote, ‘we need to get Flynn to lie,’ quote, and get him fired,” McEnany …

Ex-Trump aide Manafort told FBI he had ‘no chance at trial’
5 years, 2 months ago

Ex-Trump aide Manafort told FBI he had ‘no chance at trial’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort said he knew he “had no chance at trial” when he pleaded guilty in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation, according to a summary of an interview with investigators that was made public Thursday. Former White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told investigators she had no basis for her comment after Comey was …

Donald Trump impeachment: With fresh evidence in hand, Chuck Schumer demands more emails and documents
5 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump impeachment: With fresh evidence in hand, Chuck Schumer demands more emails and documents

Firstpost  

Senator Chuck Schumer said on Monday that newly-released emails showing that military aid to Ukraine was suspended 90 minutes after President Donald Trump demanded “a favour” from Ukraine’s president were “explosive” Senator Chuck Schumer said on Monday that newly-released emails showing that military aid to Ukraine was suspended 90 minutes after President Donald Trump demanded “a favour” from Ukraine’s president …

House Committee Report: Trump Misused Power, Obstructed Congress
5 years, 3 months ago

House Committee Report: Trump Misused Power, Obstructed Congress

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump seriously misused the power of his office for personal political gain by seeking foreign intervention in the American election process and obstructed Congress by stonewalling efforts to investigate, a House report released Tuesday concluded in findings that form the basis for possible impeachment. The 300-page report from Democrats on the House Intelligence …

House Republicans defend Trump’s actions in new report responding to impeachment inquiry
5 years, 3 months ago

House Republicans defend Trump’s actions in new report responding to impeachment inquiry

CNN  

CNN — Republicans have given a full-throated defense of President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine in a report published Monday that rejects the Democratic allegations that the President abused his office or committed any other impeachable offense. The Republicans argue that Trump’s concerns about former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter were valid, that Trump withheld a meeting …

Trump call with Zelenskyy was ‘improper’, ‘unusual’: WH aides
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump call with Zelenskyy was ‘improper’, ‘unusual’: WH aides

Al Jazeera  

Trump impeachment inquiry intensifies as more current and former US officials testify in second week of public hearings. Washington, DC – Two White House aides told the United States Congress’ impeachment inquiry they were concerned after listening to President Donald Trump‘s phone call on July 25 with the leader of Ukraine. Democrat Adam Schiff said, “Career professionals became concerned that …

Trump impeachment: Memo reveals how Republicans will try to defend president
5 years, 4 months ago

Trump impeachment: Memo reveals how Republicans will try to defend president

The Independent  

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White House lawyer moved Trump call transcript to classified server, Ukraine adviser testifies
5 years, 5 months ago

White House lawyer moved Trump call transcript to classified server, Ukraine adviser testifies

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Moments after Donald Trump ended his phone call with Ukraine's …

Trump: Republicans must ‘get tougher’ against impeachment inquiry
5 years, 5 months ago

Trump: Republicans must ‘get tougher’ against impeachment inquiry

Al Jazeera  

Trump’s comments come as he faces criticism from some Republicans over other issues, including his policy towards Syria. US President Donald Trump on Monday exhorted fellow Republicans to get tougher and fight for him, saying the Democratic-led US House of Representatives wants to impeach him “as quick as possible” over his request that Ukraine investigate a political rival. Asked if …

Ex-official: Trump’s past phone-call memos also concealed
5 years, 6 months ago

Ex-official: Trump’s past phone-call memos also concealed

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House severely restricted distribution of memos detailing President Donald Trump’s calls with foreign leaders, including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman, after embarrassing leaks of his conversations early in his tenure, a former White House official said. A whistleblower alleges the White House tried to “lock down” Trump’s July 25 phone call with …

Justice Department Watchdog Says Comey Violated FBI Policies In Handling Trump Memos
5 years, 7 months ago

Justice Department Watchdog Says Comey Violated FBI Policies In Handling Trump Memos

NPR  

Justice Department Watchdog Says Comey Violated FBI Policies In Handling Trump Memos The Justice Department's internal watchdog says former FBI Director James Comey violated department and FBI policies in his handling of memos he wrote detailing his conversations with President Trump. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: The Justice Department's inspector general has a report out today on former FBI Director James …

DOJ: Comey Violated Policy On His Trump Memos — But Won't Be Prosecuted
5 years, 7 months ago

DOJ: Comey Violated Policy On His Trump Memos — But Won't Be Prosecuted

NPR  

DOJ: Comey Violated Policy On His Trump Memos — But Won't Be Prosecuted Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Updated at 3:11 p.m. ET Former FBI Director James Comey violated official policy in the way he handled his memos describing his exchanges with President Trump, an investigation concluded — but Comey won't be charged. With …

Justice Department declines to prosecute Comey over memos
5 years, 7 months ago

Justice Department declines to prosecute Comey over memos

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has declined to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey over his handling of a series of memos he wrote that documented personal interactions with President Donald Trump, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday. The memos, some of which Justice Department officials later determined contained classified information, were written in the weeks and months …

House committee subpoenas Flynn, Gates in Russia probe
5 years, 9 months ago

House committee subpoenas Flynn, Gates in Russia probe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn and former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates as part of its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said Thursday the committee is examining “deep counterintelligence concerns” raised in special counsel Robert Mueller’s report and “requires speaking …

Trump news: White House 'is in fast competition' with Nixon administration on obstruction, Watergate accuser says
5 years, 9 months ago

Trump news: White House 'is in fast competition' with Nixon administration on obstruction, Watergate accuser says

The Independent  

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Mueller's evidence enough to charge Trump if he weren't president, Comey says
5 years, 10 months ago

Mueller's evidence enough to charge Trump if he weren't president, Comey says

The Independent  

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James Comey blasts William Barr’s defense of Trump — and says there is enough evidence to charge him
5 years, 10 months ago

James Comey blasts William Barr’s defense of Trump — and says there is enough evidence to charge him

Salon  

Two years after his firing by President Donald Trump, former FBI Director James Comey sat down with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Thursday night for a town hall discussion about the Russia investigation and related matters. “That’s just crazy and a recipe for lawlessness.” He later added that Barr’s public discussions about the report have been “less than honorable” and that …

James Comey: ‘It sure looks like’ Trump had criminal intent to commit obstruction of justice
5 years, 10 months ago

James Comey: ‘It sure looks like’ Trump had criminal intent to commit obstruction of justice

CNN  

Washington CNN — Former FBI Director James Comey said Thursday that “it sure looks like” President Donald Trump had criminal intent to commit obstruction of justice during special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. At a CNN town hall in Washington, Anderson Cooper asked Comey whether, based on the redacted version of Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 election, he …

Comey: It’s possible Russians have something compromising on Trump
5 years, 10 months ago

Comey: It’s possible Russians have something compromising on Trump

CNN  

Washington CNN — Former FBI Director James Comey said Thursday that it is possible the Russians have leverage over President Donald Trump. CNN’s Anderson Cooper asked Comey at a town hall in Washington, “Do you think the Russians have leverage over President Trump?” “I don’t know the answer to that,” Comey responded. The former FBI director’s comments come amid a …

White House will instruct Don McGahn to defy subpoena issued by House Democrats, Sarah Sanders says
5 years, 10 months ago

White House will instruct Don McGahn to defy subpoena issued by House Democrats, Sarah Sanders says

Salon  

The Trump White House will instruct former White House counsel Don McGahn to defy a congressional subpoena issued by House Democrats. In an interview with ABC News, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that she didn’t “anticipate” that the White House would let McGahn comply with Congress’s request for documents related to his testimony given to special counsel …

The Comey firing, as retold by the Mueller report
5 years, 11 months ago

The Comey firing, as retold by the Mueller report

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was seething. In it, Trump said that though he appreciated being told he wasn’t under investigation “concerning the fabricated and politically motivated allegations of a Trump-Russia relationship,” Comey had nonetheless lost the support of the president and the American public. After neither Sessions nor Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein raised concerns about Comey’s firing, Trump …

Trump Tried to Seize Control of Russia Probe, Says Mueller Report
5 years, 11 months ago

Trump Tried to Seize Control of Russia Probe, Says Mueller Report

The Quint  

The report said that in June 2017, Trump directed White House Counsel Don McGahn to call the acting attorney general and say that Mueller must be ousted because he had conflicts of interest. The Justice Department posted a redacted version of the report online Thursday morning, 90 minutes after Attorney General William Barr offered his own final assessment of the …

'Presidential harassment': Donald Trump White House refuses to turn in documents for Democrat-led probes into abuse of power, corruption
6 years ago

'Presidential harassment': Donald Trump White House refuses to turn in documents for Democrat-led probes into abuse of power, corruption

Firstpost  

US Democrats who now wield power in the US House of Representatives say the White House is refusing to produce documents related to security clearances even as another branch of the Democrat held House began sweeping probes into possible obstruction of justice, corruption and abuse of power by Donald Trump. Washington: US Democrats who now wield power in the US …

House panel seeks documents from 81 people linked to Donald Trump; effort to ‘build public record’ may impact 2020 polls
6 years ago

House panel seeks documents from 81 people linked to Donald Trump; effort to ‘build public record’ may impact 2020 polls

Firstpost  

Democrats launched a sweeping new probe of Donald rump, an aggressive investigation that threatens to shadow the president through the 2020 election season with potentially damaging inquiries Washington: Democrats launched a sweeping new probe of President Donald Trump, an aggressive investigation that threatens to shadow the president through the 2020 election season with potentially damaging inquiries into his White House, …

The New Lines Of Investigation Michael Cohen’s Testimony Opens Up For Congress
6 years, 1 month ago

The New Lines Of Investigation Michael Cohen’s Testimony Opens Up For Congress

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Michael Cohen’s appearance before the House oversight committee on Wednesday marked the beginning of Democrats’ investigation into President Donald Trump’s potential high crimes and misdemeanors. “Is there any other wrongdoing or illegal act that you are aware of regarding Donald Trump that we haven’t yet discussed today?” Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi asked Cohen. “And those are part of …

Andrew McCabe: Trump’s ‘own words’ prompted investigation
6 years, 1 month ago

Andrew McCabe: Trump’s ‘own words’ prompted investigation

CNN  

CNN — Former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe outlined on Sunday the reasons top officials decided to open a counterintelligence probe and obstruction of justice investigation into President Donald Trump. In an interview with CBS’ Scott Pelley on “60 Minutes,” McCabe said Trump had been speaking in a “derogatory way” about the Russia investigation for weeks, which they viewed as …

US House of Representatives committee eyes reported FBI probe of Donald Trump
6 years, 2 months ago

US House of Representatives committee eyes reported FBI probe of Donald Trump

ABC  

A US Government committee will look into a news report claiming the FBI investigated whether President Donald Trump has been working on behalf of Russia, against US interests. Key points: The House panel is expected to look at Mr Trump's actions and the FBI's response Meetings, contacts and communications between Trump associates and Russians have highlighted the need for an …

Mueller's report is on the way — and Donald Trump's 2019 problems are just starting
6 years, 2 months ago

Mueller's report is on the way — and Donald Trump's 2019 problems are just starting

Salon  

We are starting off the new year with a government shutdown and a president who mercilessly attacks Democrats and U.S. allies while issuing mash notes to authoritarian tyrants like Kim Jong-un -- and would-be tyrants like Brazil's new far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro. Former White House counsel Bob Bauer told Woodruff that executive privilege can be waived and that Trump has …

Sanders Lashes Comey For 'Corruption' After He Slams Spineless GOP On 'Lying' Trump
6 years, 3 months ago

Sanders Lashes Comey For 'Corruption' After He Slams Spineless GOP On 'Lying' Trump

Huff Post  

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders launched a scathing, unfounded attack on former FBI Director James Comey after he criticized Republicans for doing nothing about “lying” Donald Trump as the president subverts the “rule of law.” “The truth matters. Within hours, Sanders tweeted a blistering attack, accusing Comey of “tremendous corruption” and calling him a “shameless fraud.” Comey has …

Comey says House Republicans are 'shameful' after interview
6 years, 3 months ago

Comey says House Republicans are 'shameful' after interview

India TV News  

Comey says House Republicans are 'shameful' after interview Former FBI Director James Comey has harsh words for House Republicans, saying their silence in response to President Donald Trump's attacks on the Justice Department is "shameful." WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey had harsh words for House Republicans on Monday, saying their silence in response to President Donald Trump's attacks …

If Trump Thinks Michael Cohen’s Plea Is Bad, Wait Till Dems Run The House Intel Committee
6 years, 4 months ago

If Trump Thinks Michael Cohen’s Plea Is Bad, Wait Till Dems Run The House Intel Committee

Huff Post  

After his longtime lawyer Michael Cohen agreed to cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation on Nov. 29, President Donald Trump dismissed Cohen as “trying to get a much lesser prison sentence by making up a story.” ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty on Thursday to lying to key congressional intelligence …

Trump wanted to prosecute James Comey and Hillary Clinton, report says
6 years, 4 months ago

Trump wanted to prosecute James Comey and Hillary Clinton, report says

LA Times  

President Trump told his counsel’s office last spring that he wanted to prosecute political adversaries Hillary Clinton and former FBI Director James B. Comey, an idea that prompted White House lawyers to prepare a memo to the president warning of consequences ranging up to possible impeachment, the New York Times reported Tuesday. Then-White House Counsel Don McGahn told the president …

Trump wanted to order DOJ to prosecute Hillary Clinton, James Comey: NYT report.
6 years, 4 months ago

Trump wanted to order DOJ to prosecute Hillary Clinton, James Comey: NYT report.

Slate  

President Trump, who has indicated repeatedly that he sees the Justice Department as a political tool rather than an independent department meant to uphold the law and protect the integrity of the justice system in the United States, told the White House counsel in the spring he wanted to order the DOJ to prosecute Hillary Clinton and former FBI director …

Trump charges special counsel with 'looking for trouble'
6 years, 7 months ago

Trump charges special counsel with 'looking for trouble'

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump is charging the special counsel's team with 'looking for trouble' and making up a 'phony crime called collusion' as his lawyers are realizing they don't know what top White House lawyer Don McGahn told the investigation during 30 hours of testimony on the Russia probe. President Donald Trump is charging the special counsel's team with 'looking for …

President Trump Attacks Report On White House Counsel's Cooperation With Mueller
6 years, 7 months ago

President Trump Attacks Report On White House Counsel's Cooperation With Mueller

NPR  

President Trump Attacks Report On White House Counsel's Cooperation With Mueller Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Wilson/Getty Images Mark Wilson/Getty Images In a series of tweets over the weekend, President Trump responded to a story published in The New York Times that detailed extensive cooperation between White House counsel Donald McGahn and the inquiry by special counsel Robert Mueller …

Donald Trump says he didn’t try to end the Mike Flynn investigation. Rudy Giuliani isn’t so sure.
6 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump says he didn’t try to end the Mike Flynn investigation. Rudy Giuliani isn’t so sure.

Slate  

Did President Trump ask FBI Director James Comey, in a February 2017 meeting, not to pursue a Trump adviser who had misled investigators about conversations with Russians? When Comey’s memo was first reported on May 16, 2017, the White House declared, “This is not a truthful or accurate portrayal of the conversation.” The White House statement said Trump “never asked …

White House wants to revoke James Comey's security clearance 'for making political statements'
6 years, 8 months ago

White House wants to revoke James Comey's security clearance 'for making political statements'

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The White House has said it is considering revoking the …

Sarah Sanders refuses to untangle conflicting stories Trump Tower memo the president 'dictated'
6 years, 9 months ago

Sarah Sanders refuses to untangle conflicting stories Trump Tower memo the president 'dictated'

Daily Mail  

January 29, 2018 By Hand Confidential John M. Dowd Attorney at Law Washington, D.C. 20015 Robert S. Mueller Special Counsel United States Department of Justice Washington, D.C. 20024 Re: Request for Testimony on Alleged Obstruction of Justice Gentlemen: This letter will address the recent request by your office for an interview with the President and our discussions with you concerning …

TRUMP LAWYERS MEMO TO MUELLER PROBE
6 years, 9 months ago

TRUMP LAWYERS MEMO TO MUELLER PROBE

Daily Mail  

January 29, 2018 By Hand Confidential John M. Dowd Attorney at Law Washington, D.C. 20015 Robert S. Mueller Special Counsel United States Department of Justice Washington, D.C. 20024 Re: Request for Testimony on Alleged Obstruction of Justice Gentlemen: This letter will address the recent request by your office for an interview with the President and our discussions with you concerning …

War between Trump and FBI puts Gowdy in delicate spot
6 years, 10 months ago

War between Trump and FBI puts Gowdy in delicate spot

CNN  

Washington CNN — In a tense March meeting in the basement of the Capitol, Democrats offered scores of motions to keep the House Intelligence Committee’s Russia investigation alive, only to get rebuffed time and again by Republicans. That was never more apparent after Gowdy’s Fox News appearance on Tuesday, in which he said the President and his attorneys were wrong …

Prodded by Trump, FBI to look into complaint about its 2016 tactics
6 years, 10 months ago

Prodded by Trump, FBI to look into complaint about its 2016 tactics

Hindustan Times  

The Justice Department agreed on Monday to investigate “any irregularities” in FBI tactics related to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign after Trump questioned whether an FBI informant had been planted into his political organization. Trump suggested on Friday that the FBI might have planted or recruited an informant in his presidential campaign for political purposes, citing unidentified reports that at …

Robert Mueller reportedly gives list of questions to Donald Trump's lawyers as part of US-Russia election probe
6 years, 10 months ago

Robert Mueller reportedly gives list of questions to Donald Trump's lawyers as part of US-Russia election probe

ABC  

Special counsel Robert Mueller has given a list of almost four dozen questions to President Donald Trump's lawyers as part of his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether Mr Trump obstructed justice, according to a report in The New York Times. The Times obtained a list of the questions, which range from Mr Trump's motivations for …

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