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<em>The New York Times</em> reported that President Trump told Russian officials James Comey’s dismissal eased “great pressure” on him.
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that President Trump told Russian officials James Comey’s dismissal eased “great pressure” on him, calling the former FBI director a “nut job.” that a senior White House adviser has been identified as a “significant person of interest” in the Russia investigation. Trump for Saudi Arabia, the initial stop on his first overseas trip since becoming president. and discourage insurers from participating next year. Former U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner to transferring obscene material to a minor.

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