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WASHINGTON — President Trump touched off another racially charged furor on Wednesday by sharing videos from a fringe British ultranationalist group purportedly showing Muslims committing acts of violence, a move that was swiftly condemned by Britain’s prime minister as well as politicians across the spectrum. The videos Mr.

The White House is defending President Trump's retweets of videos from a fringe British nationalist group that purportedly show Muslims engaging in acts of violence. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders insisted the president was not pushing an anti-Muslim propaganda or offering an endorsement of the group, but instead making the case for national security. "It’s important to talk about national security and national security threats,” Sanders said.

Donald Trump Jr. appears to be making a habit of mixing political fundraising with his love of hunting. Last month, the president's oldest son went pheasant hunting with Rep.

Former Trump adviser and longtime political troublemaker Roger Stone has been asked repeatedly how he knew, seemingly in advance, that Hillary Clinton’s campaign. And he has repeatedly refused to answer, saying he had a “go-between” who did not wish to be named. On Tuesday, however, Randy Credico, a New York comedian and political activist who hosts his own radio show, tweeted a picture of a congressional subpoena compelling him to appear on Dec.

presidential election, sources with direct knowledge of the matter confirm to ABC News. The conversation with Kushner was heavily focused on former Paul Manafort, as well as other meetings he took during the campaign and transition period. An attorney for Mr. Kushner, Abbe Lowell told ABC News Wednesday, "Mr.

The Twitter employee who set in motion the deactivation of President spoke to TechCrunch to clear the air over the 11-minute deactivation heard 'round the world. Duysak, a German citizen, was working for Twitter's Trust and Safety division on a work and study visa and is now back in his native country.

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capital source The unfolding race to succeed outgoing US Representative Niki Tsongas in the Third Congressional District has created a web of odd alliances and pitted former colleagues in arms against one another.   capital source A host of other party leaders are now calling for Roy Moore to be barred from the Senate if he’s elected.  CAPITAL SOURCE On Wednesday, the council’s first meeting since the Nov.

The measure still needs Mayor Walsh’s approval, but Boston is preparing to join other communities that have moved against plastic bags.  Project Veritas, which uses deceptive tactics and secret taping, doesn’t like the Massachusetts law against recording a convervation without the knowledge of everyone involved. The House easily approved a bipartisan measure Wednesday requiring lawmakers and aides to take annual anti-harassment training as lawmakers faced heavy pressure to address burgeoning sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress.  Maryland, D.C.

The measure still needs Mayor Walsh’s approval, but Boston is preparing to join other communities that have moved against plastic bags.  Project Veritas, which uses deceptive tactics and secret taping, doesn’t like the Massachusetts law against recording a convervation without the knowledge of everyone involved. The House easily approved a bipartisan measure Wednesday requiring lawmakers and aides to take annual anti-harassment training as lawmakers faced heavy pressure to address burgeoning sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress.  Maryland, D.C.