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posted onJuly 25, 2018
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The two events will pit long-term Democratic incumbents against popular progressive challengers in two of the most high-profile races in the Sept. 4 primary.   A campaign spokesman said the reservation is an initial effort to make sure people vote yes on Question 3 on Election Day.  The $2.93 million that Warren aides said the Cambridge Democrat raked in between April and June was nearly 10 times the amount any of the three Republicans running in the Sept.

Politics - The Boston Globe

posted onJuly 25, 2018
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Some of the unexpected windfall came from capital gains taxes — levies paid on investment profits — and pre-payment of taxes.

Politics - The Boston Globe

posted onJuly 25, 2018
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Some of the unexpected windfall came from capital gains taxes — levies paid on investment profits — and pre-payment of taxes.

Politics - The Boston Globe

posted onJuly 25, 2018
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Some of the unexpected windfall came from capital gains taxes — levies paid on investment profits — and pre-payment of taxes.

Judge delays Manafort trial until July 31 | TheHill

posted onJuly 24, 2018
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A federal judge on Monday agreed to delay the criminal trial of former Trump campaign chairman MORE after his lawyers argued they needed more time to review a trove of documents recently provided by government prosecutors.  Manafort’s trial was expected to begin on Wednesday in federal court in Alexandria, Va., but the ruling from Judge T.S.

Giuliani: Trump would agree to interview with Mueller if no questions on obstruction | TheHill

posted onJuly 24, 2018
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Rudy Giuliani said Monday that he's indicated to special counsel MORE would agree to an interview if questions were focused only on whether his campaign colluded with Russia in the 2016 election. Giuliani told Bloomberg News that the interview would only go forward if questions about obstruction of justice were completely ruled out. The former New York City mayor expressed concerns that Trump might be susceptible to perjuring himself if Muelle

Trump’s Iran threat raises eyebrows — and questions | TheHill

posted onJuly 24, 2018
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MORE’s apparent threat of military action against Iran has left members of the foreign policy establishment looking for clues as to whether it signals a change in the U.S. approach toward Tehran. The president raised eyebrows late Sunday when he issued a tweet, written in all capital letters, directed at Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. “NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN OR YOU WILL SUFFER CONSEQUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH FEW THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER SUFFERED BEFORE,” Trump wrote.

Trump mulls move against intel critics | TheHill

posted onJuly 24, 2018
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MORE is considering removing security clearances belonging to former officials who served in high-level positions during the Obama administration.  Intelligence experts say such a move would be unprecedented. The possibility of security revocations represents an effort by Trump to reprimand former officials whom the White House accuses of “politicizing” their public service by speaking out against the president. “Making baseless accusations of improper contact with Russia or being influenced by Russia against the president is extremely inappropriate and the fact that