Article snippet: Michael A. Cohen The fact is, Americans are OK with raising taxes on super-rich Americans. President Trump’s nominee for attorney general asserted independence from the White House on Tuesday, saying he believed that Russia had tried to interfere in the 2016 presidential election, that the special counsel investigation shadowing Trump is not a witch hunt, and that his predecessor was right to recuse himself from the probe. House votes overwhelmingly to condemn white nationalism amid furor over Rep. King’s remarks Political Notebook President roasted for serving fast food to Clemson players In a twist, the nine-term Iowa congressman was among those supporting the measure of disapproval. The senator said Tuesday on ‘‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’’ she is launching an exploratory committee for a White House run. The Ohio Senator is mulling a run for president and said he will visit Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. President Trump’s nominee for attorney general asserted independence from the White House on Tuesday, saying he believed that Russia had tried to interfere in the 2016 presidential election, that the special counsel investigation shadowing Trump is not a witch hunt, and that his predecessor was right to recuse himself from the probe. Senator Lindsey Graham suggested temporarily reopening the government in an effort to jump-start talks with Democrats on funding a border wall. The former Massachusetts governor told CNN Mon... Link to the full article to read more