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A vaguely worded statement released by the President Donald Trump for obstruction of justice. "Americans should exercise caution before accepting as true any stories attributed to anonymous ‘officials,’ particularly when they do not identify the country – let alone the branch or agency of government – with which the alleged sources supposedly are affiliated," read the statement from Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. "Americans should

President Trump this morning lashed out at reports that he is being investigated for firing former FBI Director James Comey last month. "I am being investigated for firing the FBI Director by the man who told me to fire the FBI Director!

The senior Justice Department official with ultimate authority over the special counsel's probe of Russia's alleged meddling in the 2016 election has privately acknowledged to colleagues that he may have to recuse himself from the matter, which he took charge of only after Attorney General Jeff Sessions' own recusal, sources tell ABC News. Those private remarks from Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein are significant because they reflect the widening nature of the federal probe, which now includes a preliminary inquiry into whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice when

Most popular on bostonglobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories Analysis WASHINGTON — When President Trump traveled to Little Havana in Miami Friday to put new restrictions on Cuba trade, he rolled back a recent thaw with the island nation that has been popular not just among Democrats but also within his own party. When he yanked the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, he set aside broad support for the pact from within the GOP establishment.

Most popular on bostonglobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories “I’ve always had that entrepreneurial spirit,” the former Trump aide said in an interview in October 2015.  The Louisiana congressman underwent another surgery Saturday, according to a Washington hospital.  President Trump chose simple over swanky this Father’s Day weekend.

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Most popular on bostonglobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories CAPITAL SOURCE House Majority Leader Ron Mariano is trying to use his political muscle to again quash legislation to expand what conditions opthalmologists can treat.  CAPITAL SOURCE After President Trump tweeted “covfefe” last week, a handful of individuals and companies are seeking to trademark the term.   CAPITAL SOURCE Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins took the stage before an unruly crowd Saturday. What happened next will shock you.

Most popular on bostonglobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories “I’ve always had that entrepreneurial spirit,” the former Trump aide said in an interview in October 2015.  The Louisiana congressman underwent another surgery Saturday, according to a Washington hospital.  President Trump chose simple over swanky this Father’s Day weekend.

Posted at 9:20 am on June 16, 2017 by Jay Caruso The President of the United States is off the rails this morning. He’s tweeting about Russia and the investigation into Russian influence during the 2016 election. Now he tweeted the following: He’s talking about Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. He’s also lying. Notice how Trump is putting the “blame” for firing Comey at the feet of Rosenstein? That was the initial story the administration told the public. Trump was acting on behalf of Rosenstein’s recommendation.

Posted at 6:32 pm on June 16, 2017 by Susan Wright I’d be horrified. Enraged, even. Some prankster took notice of Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse’s professed disdain for the Canadian band, Nickelback. So what do you do when somebody really, really dislikes Nickelback? You sign them up for the Nickelback newsletter. Sasse tweeted out his disapproval earlier Friday. It’s not like that’s going to get the internet to let up. I’m sorry, Senator. I truly feel your pain. I mean, Seen it before, but not like this. Been there before, but not like this.