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Trump Inaugural Fund and Super PAC Said to Be Scrutinized for Illegal Foreign Donations
NYTimes US
 

Trump says "I never directed Michael Cohen to break the law" - CBS Top Stories

Trump says GM 'is not going to be treated well' after layoffs - CNN Top Stories

Trump publicly breaks silence after Cohen gets prison time - CNN Top Stories

Lawmakers seek to haul in Trump associates working with Mueller - CNN Top Stories

Trump was in the room during hush money discussions with tabloid publisher - NBC Top Stories

Trump seething after Cohen sentencing - CNN Top Stories

Trump says he has short list for next chief of staff - CBS Top Stories

Trump denies he directed Michael Cohen to 'break the law' - The Guardian US News

Trump says trade deal pays for border wall, Democrats scoff - Reuters Top Stories

Ahead of Yemen Vote, Trump Officials Warn of Harming Ties With Saudi Arabia - NY Times World

Trump says trade deal pays for border wall, Democrats scoff - Reuters World News

George Lopez battery case dismissed in scuffle at Hooters with alleged Trump supporter - USA Today Top Stories

Trump seething after Cohen sentencing - CNN US

Trump says GM shift to electric vehicles is 'not going to work' - Reuters Top Stories

Trump silent so far on Cohen sentencing - CBS Top Stories

Trump Jr. says his father is a regifter, has given him back monogrammed items - USA Today Top Stories

Trump administration says 'walls work.' Here's what a full view of the border shows - USA Today Top Stories

How the National Enquirer broke up with Trump - CNN Top Stories

Trump insists he did nothing wrong after Cohen is sentenced - Fox News Top Stories

Trump's first comments after Cohen sentencing: 'I never directed' ex-lawyer to break the law - NBC Top Stories

Trump confides to friends he's concerned about impeachment - NBC Top Stories

'Chief of bash' Jose Canseco wants to be Trump chief of staff - NBC Top Stories

Trump: 'I never directed Michael Cohen to break the law' - BBC World

Rubio on Trump's ties to Cohen case - CBS Top Stories

Cambodians use pardons to beat Trump admin's deportation orders - NBC World News

Trump may own the shutdown, but it's unlikely despite TV drama - Fox News Top Stories

Homan: Trump needs to call Democrats' bluff on border wall - Fox News Top Stories

Melania Trump targeted for calling out 'opportunist' media - Fox News Top Stories

Schiff: Trump faces "real prospect of jail time" - CBS Top Stories

Trump and Democratic leaders bicker publicly in Oval Office - CBS Top Stories

Trump cancels White House Christmas party for the press - Fox News Top Stories

Canseco makes pitch for chief of staff job in tweet to Trump - USA Today Top Stories

Melania Trump derides media focus on "gossip" - CBS Top Stories

Trump goes on defense after Michael Cohen's prison sentence - Fox News Top Stories

Donald Trump Jr calls his father a Christmas 'regifter' - The Guardian US News

Melania Trump talks about the hardest part of being first lady - CNN Top Stories

The Robots Have Descended on Trump Country - NYTimes US

President Trump denies Michael Cohen's claims of 'dirty deeds' - USA Today Top Stories

Jose Canseco pitches himself to Trump for chief of staff job - Fox News Top Stories

Trump lawyer Giuliani calls on Mueller to end Russia probe: 'Wrap the damn thing up' - Fox News Top Stories

Trump meets Christie as some advisers urge Kushner for chief of staff: sources - Reuters Top Stories

Trump critic Tulsi Gabbard is latest Dem to be 'seriously considering' 2020 run: reports - Fox News Top Stories

Why the National Enquirer cooperation deal is a big problem for Trump - CNN Top Stories

Scaramucci: President Trump runs a tight ship - USA Today Top Stories

Some Trump advisers tell him to consider Kushner as chief of staff: sources - Reuters Top Stories

?The View? host Joy Behar suggests Orrin Hatch should ?go to jail? for not speaking out against Trump - Fox News Top Stories

U.S. Senate hands Trump historic rebuke on Saudi Arabia - Reuters Top Stories

Trump urged to consider a young White House insider as he struggles to find a new chief of staff - LA Times US News

President Trump won't host White House Christmas party for press this year - USA Today Top Stories

Trump denies involvement in payments to alleged mistresses - CBS US

Trump inaugural committee under criminal investigation for misuse of funds, pay to play: report - NBC Top Stories

Trump breaks silence on Michael Cohen's sentencing - Fox News Top Stories

Kasich's message to Trump on possible 2020 challenge: 'Be careful what you wish for' - CNN Top Stories

MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski criticized by Trump over use of homophobic slur - NBC Top Stories

U.S. appeals court narrows order on Trump birth control rules - Reuters US News

Trump reveals chief of staff search down to 5 candidates - Fox News Top Stories

U.S. appeals court narrows order on Trump birth control rules - Reuters Top Stories

U.S. Senate hands Trump double rebuke on Saudi Arabia - Reuters Top Stories

U.S. Senate hands Trump historic rebuke on Saudi Arabia - Reuters World News

Congress passes overhaul of sexual harassment policies, Trump expected to sign - NBC Top Stories

Cuomo: Trump lying to insulate himself is a trap - CNN Top Stories

Trump Inaugural Fund and Super PAC Said to Be Scrutinized for Illegal Foreign Donations - NYTimes US

Trump doesn't need an 'SOB' chief of staff - CNN Top Stories

Ingraham: Trump successes in black and white - Fox News Top Stories

Court partially blocks Trump administration rules allowing some employers to deny birth control coverage - Washington Post US

House Democrats to seek Trump tax returns: Pelosi - Reuters Top Stories

U.S. appeals court allows Trump birth control rules in some states - Reuters Top Stories

Trump Defends Hush-Money Payments In Fox News Interview - NPR News

Morning mail: shark numbers plummet, Trump blames Cohen, hope for Yemen - The Guardian World News

Is the net closing in on Donald Trump? ? podcast - The Guardian US News

Trump’s pledge to make Mexico pay for border wall may cost US taxpayers billions of dollars or cause government shutdown - USA Today Top Stories

For Trump, owning a shutdown is a big plus - CNN Top Stories

In rebuke to Trump, Senate OKs resolution blaming Saudi crown prince for Khashoggi murder - NBC Top Stories

Chief of Staff Jose Canseco? Ex-MLB slugger offers to fill spot in Donald Trump's cabinet - USA Today Top Stories

In rebuke to Trump, Senate votes to halt U.S. support for Saudi-led war in Yemen - USA Today Top Stories

Trump's 10 Terrorists: The evolution of a statistic - Fox News US

Trump's 10 Terrorists: The evolution of a statistic - Fox News Top Stories

Trump's next chief of staff will be a pretend chief of staff - USA Today Top Stories

Fact Check of the Day: Trump?s Baseless Claim That Mexico Will Pay for the Wall Through the New Nafta - NYTimes US

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Labour plans to 'throw kitchen sink' to force May's hand on Brexit
The Guardian World News
 

Steve Bell on Theresa May's Brexit plea to EU leaders ? cartoon - The Guardian World News

Theresa May survives no confidence vote, but her Brexit deal remains in doubt - Washington Post World

May urges EU leaders to work with her to salvage Brexit deal - The Guardian World News

'Trust me', Britain's May tells EU leaders she can get Brexit deal passed - Reuters Top Stories

Bruised UK leader returns to Brussels for Brexit help - Reuters World News

Bruised UK leader returns to Brussels for Brexit help - Reuters Top Stories

Who will blink first? Theresa May survives but Brexit conundrum remains - NBC Top Stories

Highlights: EU leaders arrive for two-day summit dominated by Brexit - Reuters World News

May expects no quick Brexit breakthrough as she seeks EU help - Reuters World News

Highlights: EU leaders arrive for two-day summit dominated by Brexit - Reuters Top Stories

May expects no quick Brexit breakthrough as she seeks EU help - Reuters Top Stories

Brexit deadline helps Theresa May survive no-confidence vote - Fox News Top Stories

EU tells May Brexit deal not up for renegotiation as wounded UK leader seeks lifeline - CNN World News

UK Brexit minister: May 'fighting day and night' to secure deal - Reuters Top Stories

EU leaders arrive for two-day summit dominated by Brexit - Reuters Top Stories

Macron says up to May to find political solution for Brexit deal - Reuters World News

Wounded May seeks a Brexit lifeline from EU leaders - CNN Top Stories

Weakened UK PM May turns to Brussels for help on Brexit - Reuters World News

EU leaders arrive for two-day summit dominated by Brexit - Reuters World News

German industry group BDI calls on Britain to pass Brexit deal quickly - Reuters World News

Slovak PM says EU has no intention of reopening Brexit deal - Reuters World News

Theresa May heads to Brexit talks in Brussels after seeing off vote ? politics live - The Guardian World News

German industry group BDI calls on Britain to pass Brexit deal quickly - Reuters Top Stories

Weakened UK PM May turns to Brussels for help on Brexit - Reuters Top Stories

Can Theresa May deliver a deal for Brexit? - Al Jazeera English

Slovak PM says EU has no intention of reopening Brexit deal - Reuters Top Stories

May urges EU to help get Brexit 'over the line' - Reuters World News

UK Brexit minister: May 'fighting day and night' to secure deal - Reuters World News

May urges EU to help get Brexit 'over the line' - Reuters Top Stories

Theresa May: How the PM has kept fighting on through Brexit battles - BBC Top Stories

Fighting on All Fronts, Theresa May Starts New Brexit Battle - NY Times World

Britain?s long and tortuous path to Brexit - Washington Post World

Stocks wait for ECB signals, pound strong after Brexit drama - Reuters Top Stories

EU 'ready to examine' more Brexit assurances to Britain: draft - Reuters World News

Brexit clarifications possible, but no further negotiations: EU's Oettinger - Reuters Top Stories

Scottish parliament partly overstepped on Brexit bill: Supreme Court - Reuters World News

UK's May seeking assurances over Irish backstop: Brexit minister - Reuters World News

Brexit clarifications possible, but no further negotiations: EU's Oettinger - Reuters World News

UK's May seeking assurances over Irish backstop: Brexit minister - Reuters Top Stories

Britain's May says she does not expect immediate Brexit breakthrough - Reuters World News

Labour plans to 'throw kitchen sink' to force May's hand on Brexit - The Guardian World News

Hungary complains Brexit will leave it outnumbered in EU - The Guardian World News

Here?s what the E.U. has to lose in the event of a ?no-deal? Brexit - Washington Post World

Analysis: Britain?s long and tortuous path to Brexit - Washington Post World

EU offers Britain some assurances over Brexit backstop - Reuters Top Stories

Gary Lineker criticised by Jonathan Agnew for 'political' Brexit tweets - The Guardian World News

EU offers Britain some assurances over Brexit backstop - Reuters World News

Former Brexit minister Raab: Hard to see how PM May can lead on - Reuters World News

Make your Brexit mind up: EU leader's Xmas wish for May - Reuters World News

E.U. leaders gather in Brussels to discuss Brexit, but few see possible concessions - Washington Post World

Brexit: Theresa May joining EU summit after surviving vote - BBC Top Stories

UK PM May survives no-confidence amid Brexit turmoil - Fox News Top Stories

May won a confidence vote but the Brexit battle is unchanged - Al Jazeera English

May Day: British leader?s respite won?t end Brexit mess - Washington Post World

Weakened May turns to Brussels for Brexit help, but EU cautious - Reuters Top Stories

Weakened May turns to Brussels for Brexit help, but EU cautious - Reuters World News

EU gives May assurances on Brexit, but cold comfort - Reuters World News

EU gives May assurances on Brexit, but cold comfort - Reuters Top Stories

We are prepared to accommodate May on Brexit: Austria's Kurz - Reuters World News

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#3
Officials: Strasbourg market attack suspect killed
Washington Post World
 

Strasbourg shooting suspect killed by police, Paris authorities say - CNN World News

Main suspect in Strasbourg attack has been killed: police sources - Reuters Top Stories

Main suspect in Strasbourg attack has been killed: police sources - Reuters World News

Strasbourg attacker killed by police, French media says - CNN Top Stories

The Latest: French police step up hunt for Strasbourg gunman - Fox News Top Stories

French armed police launch operation in Strasbourg district: Reuters witness - Reuters World News

The Latest: French police step up hunt for Strasbourg gunman - Washington Post World

The Latest: French police step up hunt for Strasbourg gunman - Fox News World

Strasbourg attack suspect killed by police, reports say - The Guardian World News

Paris prosecutor formally identifies man killed in Strasbourg shootout as main suspect in Christmas market attack - Washington Post World

Officials: Strasbourg market attack suspect killed - Washington Post World

French police kill man matching description of Strasbourg attacker - CBS Top Stories

Main suspect in Strasbourg attack killed in gunbattle with police: officials - Reuters World News

Police reportedly kill Strasbourg terror attack suspect - Fox News Top Stories

Suspect in mass shooting in Strasbourg, France, is killed by police - NBC World News

Suspected Strasbourg Shooter Reportedly Killed By Police - NPR News

Police hunt Strasbourg market gunman, dead or alive - Reuters World News

Strasbourg shootings: Armed police mount operation in Neudorf district - BBC World

Chérif Chekatt: Police appeal to find Strasbourg gunman - BBC World

France ready to take Strasbourg suspect dead or alive, says government spokesman - Reuters Top Stories

French authorities issue wanted poster for Strasbourg attacker - Al Jazeera English

France ready to take Strasbourg suspect dead or alive, says government spokesman - Reuters World News

Police hunt Strasbourg market gunman, dead or alive - Reuters Top Stories

Strasbourg gunman shot dead by French police: sources - Al Jazeera English

Shots heard in Strasbourg district, police operation underway: Reuters witness - Reuters World News

French interior minister confirms death of suspected Strasbourg shooter - Reuters World News

Shots heard in Strasbourg district, police operation underway: Reuters witness - Reuters Top Stories

French Interior Minister: Paris prosecutor heading to shootout scene to confirm identity of man killed in Strasbourg. - Washington Post World

French interior minister confirms death of suspected Strasbourg shooter - Reuters Top Stories

Christmas market shooting: Manhunt continues, death toll rises in Strasbourg - Washington Post World

Strasbourg shooting death toll rises to three - Reuters World News

Strasbourg gunman eludes capture in France, death toll rises - Reuters World News

Strasbourg gunman eludes capture in France, death toll rises - Reuters Top Stories

Strasbourg shooting death toll rises to three - Reuters Top Stories

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Angry over Khashoggi killing, Senate demands end to U.S. role in Yemen war and condemns crown prince
LA Times US News
 

Yemen's warring parties agree to Hodeidah ceasefire at end of peace talks - Reuters World News

U.N. chief says Yemen's warring parties agree to ceasefire in Hodeidah - Reuters World News

Yemen's warring parties agree to ceasefire in Hodeidah and U.N. role - Reuters Top Stories

Yemen's warring parties agree to ceasefire in Hodeidah and U.N. role - Reuters World News

U.N. chief says Yemen's warring parties agree to ceasefire in Hodeidah - Reuters Top Stories

Yemen's warring parties agree to Hodeidah ceasefire at end of peace talks - Reuters Top Stories

Yemen's Houthis agree in principle to U.N. role at Sanaa airport - Reuters Top Stories

Yemen's Houthis agree in principle to U.N. role at Sanaa airport - Reuters World News

Yemen peace talks yield "important step" with truce in key city - CBS Top Stories

Britain's top diplomat joins final day of Yemen peace talks - Fox News World

Britain's top diplomat joins final day of Yemen peace talks - Fox News Top Stories

U.N. chief joins Yemen peace talks as pressure builds for port deal - Reuters World News

Britain?s top diplomat joins final day of Yemen peace talks - Washington Post World

Yemen war: Truce for lifeline port city of Hudaydah - BBC World

The Latest: UN-sponsored Yemen talks wrap up in Sweden - Fox News World

The Latest: UN-sponsored Yemen talks wrap up in Sweden - Fox News Top Stories

The Latest: Sweden?s FM lauds ?positive? Yemen peace talks - Washington Post World

Ahead of Yemen Vote, Trump Officials Warn of Harming Ties With Saudi Arabia - NY Times World

Senate votes to end U.S. support of Yemen war - CBS Top Stories

Senators vote to end US backing for Saudi war on Yemen - BBC World

Senate passes resolution to end US involvement in Yemen war - Fox News Top Stories

Senate pulls support for Yemen war after Khashoggi death - Fox News Top Stories

Angry over Khashoggi killing, Senate demands end to U.S. role in Yemen war and condemns crown prince - LA Times US News

Senate rebukes Saudis over Khashoggi, Yemen war - USA Today Top Stories

Senate votes to end U.S. support for Saudi war in Yemen - CBS Top Stories

In rebuke to Trump, Senate votes to halt U.S. support for Saudi-led war in Yemen - USA Today Top Stories

Saudi ambassador to Yemen says Hodeidah agreement to start Friday: Al Arabiya TV - Reuters Top Stories

Senate votes to pull out of Yemen - CBS Top Stories

Saudi ambassador to Yemen says Hodeidah agreement to start Friday: Al Arabiya TV - Reuters World News

Defying Trump, U.S. Senate rebukes Saudi Arabia over Yemen war - Reuters World News

Senate votes to end US military support for Saudis in Yemen - The Guardian World News

Yemen's contested port city of Aden shows challenge of peace - Fox News World

Yemen?s port city of Aden shows challenge of peace - Washington Post World

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#5
Russian government claims accused spy Maria Butina was 'tortured' in US custody, but doesn't provide any evidence
CNN Top Stories
 

Russian operative Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiracy - NBC World News

Russian Maria Butina pleads guilty in case to forge Kremlin bond with U.S. conservatives - Washington Post US

Accused Russian agent Butina pleads guilty in U.S. to conspiracy - Reuters US News

Accused Russia agent pleads guilty over U.S. charges: Fox - Reuters US News

Maria Butina Pleads Guilty to Being Part of a Russian Effort to Influence the N.R.A. and Republicans - NYTimes US

Alleged Russian spy Maria Butina pleads guilty to engaging in conspiracy against US - CNN US

Butina admits being Russian agent, pleads guilty in U.S. to conspiracy - Reuters Top Stories

Butina admits being Russian agent, pleads guilty in U.S. to conspiracy - Reuters US News

Accused Russian agent Butina pleads guilty in U.S. to conspiracy - Reuters Top Stories

Russian spy Maria Butina pleads guilty in US court - Al Jazeera English

Maria Butina: Russian activist pleads guilty in US - BBC World

Alleged Russian spy pleads guilty in federal court to conspiracy. She's accused of working to infiltrate GOP political circles through groups like the NRA. - CNN Top Stories

Accused Russian agent Butina expected to plead guilty in Washington - Reuters US News

Russian national pleads guilty to conspiracy - CBS Top Stories

Maria Butina, accused Russian spy, pleads guilty to conspiracy - Fox News Top Stories

U.S. to counter China, Russia influence in Africa: Bolton - Reuters World News

U.S. to counter China, Russia influence in Africa: Bolton - Reuters Top Stories

What You Need To Know About Another Wild Week In The Russia Investigation - NPR News

Trump lawyer Giuliani calls on Mueller to end Russia probe: 'Wrap the damn thing up' - Fox News Top Stories

Russia says it?s willing to keep key arms treaty with US - Washington Post World

US-Africa: Bolton unveils plan to counter Russia and China influence - BBC World

Retro-electric 1967 Ford Mustang revealed in Russia - Fox News Top Stories

Bolton slams China, Russia over 'predatory practices' in Africa - CNN World News

Russia expels Slovak diplomat in spy row: RIA - Reuters World News

Bolton slams China and Russia over 'predatory practices' in Africa - CNN Top Stories

Russian government claims accused spy Maria Butina was 'tortured' in US custody, but doesn't provide any evidence - CNN Top Stories

US unveils new Africa policy to counter 'predatory' Russia and China - The Guardian US News

Maria Butina: Russian gun activist in US conspiracy case - BBC World

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#6
A second Canadian disappears in China, escalating crisis
LA Times World News
 

Second Canadian detained in China amid row over Huawei extradition - Washington Post World

Canadian ex-diplomat detained in Beijing knows China well, colleagues say - Reuters Top Stories

China says second Canadian being probed for harming state security - Reuters Top Stories

Canadian ex-diplomat detained in Beijing knows China well, colleagues say - Reuters World News

Michael Spavor: China investigates second Canadian - Al Jazeera English

News Daily: May joins EU summit after MPs' vote and second Canadian 'missing' in China - BBC Top Stories

China detains second Canadian citizen, state media reports - The Guardian World News

China detains second Canadian in fallout from Dec. 1 arrest of tech executive Meng Wanzhou - USA Today Top Stories

China Detains Second Canadian Citizen - NPR News

Canadians detained in China could be held incommunicado for months - Washington Post World

China says second Canadian being probed for harming state security - Reuters World News

Second Canadian missing in China after detention of former diplomat - Reuters Top Stories

Canadian Michael Spavor investigated for harming China's national security: China government news site - Reuters Top Stories

Biographical sketches of 2 Canadians missing in China - Washington Post World

Biographical sketches of 2 Canadians missing in China - Fox News World

A second Canadian disappears in China, escalating crisis - LA Times World News

China says two Canadians suspected of harming state security - Reuters Top Stories

China confirms detentions of 2 Canadian men on suspicion of ?endangering national security? - Washington Post World

China detains 2nd Canadian as diplomatic spat over Huawei exec intensifies - NBC World News

Biographical sketches of 2 Canadians missing in China - Fox News Top Stories

China says two Canadians suspected of harming state security - Reuters World News

Detained in China: Canadian businessman known for ties to North Korean leader - Reuters Top Stories

Canadian Michael Spavor missing in China - BBC Top Stories

Detained in China: Canadian businessman known for ties to North Korean leader - Reuters World News

Detention of Canadians raises stakes in China-US-Canada row - Washington Post World

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