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The Broader Implications Of The Latest Kavanaugh Develolpments
The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled a hearing next Monday in which Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who has accused Brett Kavanaugh of assault, will testify. Kavanaugh has denied the allegation.
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The Week Ahead In Washington
We look at the busy agenda ahead for congressional lawmakers as they return from an August recess, which includes Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing.
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Emmett Flood Seen As Likely Next White House Counsel
Veteran lawyer Emmett Flood is a leading candidate to replace outgoing White House counsel Don McGahn. Flood has valuable experience dealing with investigations of presidents in past administrations.
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News Brief: U.S. And Canada Trade Negotiations, Don McGahn, Supervised Injection Sites
The U.S. and Canada are scrambling to compromise on a new NAFTA deal. Also, White House counsel Don McGahn will leave his post and the DOJ responds to cities planning supervised injection sites.
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Don McGahn, White House Lawyer, To Step Down
President Trump announced on Twitter Wednesday morning that White House Counsel Don McGahn will leave his position in the fall. NPR White House Correspondent Tamara Keith explains.
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How Trump's Statements On The Payments Michael Cohen Arranged Have Changed Over Time
President Trump's statements on the payments his former lawyer Michael Cohen arranged before the election to try to silence two women who claimed to have affairs with Trump have shifted over time.
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Trump Reacts To Report On White House Counsel Cooperation With Mueller
President Trump responds to an article suggesting a White House lawyer is cooperating with Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
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Brett Kavanaugh's Role In the Starr Investigation And How It Shaped Him
In the 1990s, Trump Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was part of the team investigating President Clinton as part of special prosecutor Ken Starr's investigation. How did that experience shape his view of whether and how a president should be investigated?