Mueller May Move Beyond Collusion to Charge Trump
Any move by special counsel Robert Mueller to go beyond collusion and obstruction of justice to probe possible money laundering by President Trump and his family could trigger a major constitutional clash — and present Congress with a massive political headache. With nearly eight months gone by and some $7 million spent on Mr. Mueller’s Russia probe, speculation is mounting over when, whether and how the former FBI director might attempt to charge President Trump with a crime. While sources say Mr. Mueller is “obsessed” with examining Mr. Trump’s network of business interests for potential money laundering infractions, there is a raging debate among legal scholars over whether ... Read More
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Trump Says Bipartisan DACA Agreement ‘A Big Step Backwards’
President Trump said Friday that he was not pleased with the bipartisan DACA agreement calling it “a big step backwards.” “The so-called bipartisan DACA deal presented yesterday to myself and a group of Republican Senators and Congressmen was a big step backwards. Wall was not properly funded, Chain & Lottery were made worse and USA would be forced to take large numbers of people from high crime…..” Mr. Trumptweeted. “….countries which are doing badly. I want a merit based system of immigration and people who will help take our country to the next level. I want safety and security for our people. I want to stop ... Read More
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Trump Administration Opens Door to Allowing Medicaid Work Requirements
The Trump administration announced Thursday that it will open the door for states to impose work requirements for Medicaid recipients, in a major shift that could affect millions of low-income people receiving benefits. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services described the decision as a response to requests from states to test work requirement programs. “Medicaid needs to be more flexible so that states can best address the needs of this population. Our fundamental goal is to make a positive and lasting difference in the health and wellness of our beneficiaries, and today’s announcement is a step in that direction,” CMS Administrator ... Read More
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Sen. Rand Paul Doubles Down on FISA Filibuster Threat
Sen. Rand Paul threatened to filibuster the FISA bill Friday if certain changes were not made. “If there were ever something worth filibustering, I think it would be filibustering for the Bill of Rights,” Mr. Paul, Kentucky Republican, said on Fox News. The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act was reauthorized by the House on Thursday and heads to the Senate for further debate. Section 702 of the FISA bill allows surveillance agencies to collect intelligence on those suspected of espionage or terrorism. Mr. Paul threatened to filibuster the bill soon after it passed the House. “No American should have their ... Read More
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Sessions Announces Hezbollah Financing, Narcoterror Team after Bombshell Report
The Department of Justice announced Thursday that it is creating a task force to take a fresh look at drug-trafficking and money-laundering operations linked to Hezbollah after an investigative report last month claimed that the Obama administration turned a blind eye to such activities to preserve the Iran nuclear deal. The task force, dubbed the Hezbollah Financing and Narcoterrorism Team (HFNT), will begin its work by reviewing investigations stemming from Project Cassandra, a campaign led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) targeting the Lebanese terror group’s actions. According to a Politico report published last month, officials with the Obama Justice and Treasury Departments repeatedly delayed or rejected ... Read More
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