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New major ‘clash’ spawned ‘one of the most contentious episodes’ at DOJ: report

New reporting in The New York Times detailed a major “clash” at the Department of Justice over a Columbia University investigation that led to a rebellion on the part of prosecutors in the civil rights division. Top DOJ official Emil

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African Catholics say it would be nice to see themselves reflected in the next pope

If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history.

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Ed Martin, Trump’s controversial U.S. attorney pick , on thin ice in the Senate – Politico

Ed Martin, Trump’s controversial U.S. attorney pick , on thin ice in the Senate  Politico GOP senators voice doubts over Trump D.C. U.S. attorney nominee Martin  The Washington Post While awaiting Senate confirmation hearing, Trump nominee apologizes for praising Nazi sympathizer  The Forward

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Ed Martin, Trump’s controversial U.S. attorney pick , on thin ice in the Senate – Politico

Ed Martin, Trump’s controversial U.S. attorney pick , on thin ice in the Senate  Politico Trump’s top DC prosecutor nominee facing some GOP headwinds  CNN Trump nominee gives misleading testimony about ties to alleged ‘Nazi sympathizer’  NPR While awaiting Senate confirmation hearing, Trump

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Justice Dept.’s Criminal Inquiry of Columbia Protesters Raised Alarms Internally

Behind the scenes, a top department official pressed employees to gather a list of activists and investigate them, people familiar with the matter said.

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Trump threatens sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil after U.S.-Iran nuclear talks postponed

It was unclear how Trump would implement such a ban as he threatened to levy secondary sanctions on nations that import Iranian oil. But his statement risked further escalating tensions with China — Iran’s leading customer — at a time

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How does the conclave pick a new pope? 8 things to know

The world won’t know the next leader of the world’s Catholics until he appears before a throng of supporters in St. Peter’s Square. But in the coming days, powerful members of the Catholic Church from around the world will take

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Manhunt in South Carolina as police search for armed suspect who hit 2 kids, 1 adult with vehicle – NBC News

Manhunt in South Carolina as police search for armed suspect who hit 2 kids, 1 adult with vehicle  NBC News Police identify man wanted in Sullivan’s Island hit-and-run injures 3  live5news.com Sullivan’s Island hit-and-run: Manhunt underway in South Carolina town after armed

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Trump’s use of wartime law for Venezuela deportations is unlawful, judge rules – Reuters

Trump’s use of wartime law for Venezuela deportations is unlawful, judge rules  Reuters Federal judge opens door to Alien Enemies Act targets suing Trump administration  Fox News Judge in Texas rules Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act for deportations ‘exceeds the scope’

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‘Who buys a Rolex?’ CNN host gobsmacked by out-of-touch tariff argument

CNN’s Brianna Keilar was taken aback during a discussion on the Trump tariffs after “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary brought up the price of Rolex watches, which start at about $6,400. “Rolex just this hour raised their prices — and

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