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US Politics · United StatesPresident Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday to compel the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, capping off a monthslong bipartisan push in Congress that initially met resistance from the president and sparked sharp divisions within the Republican Party.See the Story
Trump Signs Law Requiring DOJ to Release Epstein Files Within 30 Days
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James Comey · United StatesA federal magistrate judge on Monday raised the possibility that the criminal indictment against former FBI director James Comey could be dismissed, as he ordered the Department of Justice to release all grand jury material related to Comey’s case to him by the end of the day.
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Judge hints at Comey indictment dismissal, orders DOJ to release grand jury material
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Government Shutdown · United StatesHouse committee chairs have been holding brainstorming sessions as Republicans chart a path forward to address rising health care costs and propose an alternative to Affordable Care Act subsidies. Lawmakers are under pressure as millions of Americans face drastic hikes in health insurance costs during this year’s open enrollment season. The deadline for most people to select a health plan is Dec. 15 for plans starting Jan. 1. Republicans have lo…See the Story
Inside the Republican Vision for Health Insurance Reform
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