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U.S. inspectors have swept the Russian consulate in Seattle after the Trump administration ordered Russia to vacate the property in a dramatic response to Russia's alleged poisoning of an ex-spy in the United Kingdom. The security sweep took place Wednesday after the U.S. gave Russia extra time to hand over control of the facility -- but it was met by Russian protests and claims the U.S. was violating international agreements. The Trump administration commanded Russia to close its consulate in Seattle and send home a total of 60 personnel -- whom the U.S.

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Capital Source This week, when Dan Koh ran the Boston Marathon, he listed his address at his parents’ home in Andover. His wife? Not so much.   Capital Source It’s an election year in Lawrence.

Dr. Ronny Jackson, President Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, is under increasing scrutiny.   Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Anthony Kennedy seemed largely unmoved by the argument that President Trump exceeded his authority with the ban.

Dr. Ronny Jackson, President Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, is under increasing scrutiny.   Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Anthony Kennedy seemed largely unmoved by the argument that President Trump exceeded his authority with the ban.

Dr. Ronny Jackson, President Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, is under increasing scrutiny.   Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Anthony Kennedy seemed largely unmoved by the argument that President Trump exceeded his authority with the ban.

House Republican Conference Chairwoman MORE (R-Wash.) has called a meeting Thursday with a group of younger GOP lawmakers following reports that they have been dissatisfied with her management of the Republican conference.   The outreach effort comes after The Hill reported last week that younger members are frustrated with the party’s messaging. Some of these millennial Republicans have expressed interest in running for conference chair, the No.

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MORE's pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs was in the spotlight Tuesday as allegations of workplace misconduct swirled, and the president opened the door to his nominee's withdrawal. "Staffers on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee are looking into charges Adm. Ronny Jackson created a hostile work environment, excessively drank on the job and improperly dispensed medications. The allegations have roiled Jackson’s nomination, which was already facing skepticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

Republican Debbie Lesko is projected to win Arizona’s nationally watched special election, fending off a strong challenge from Democrats who have been over-performing in deep-red seats. Lesko, a former state senator, defeated Democrat Hiral Tipirneni, a former emergency room doctor and first-time candidate, MORE won by 21 points in 2016. The Associated Press called the race minutes after the first batch of votes came in, which were all early ballots. Lesko leads with 53 percent, compared to Tipirneni who’s at 47 percent.