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U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with members of the National Association of Police Organizations Leadership in the Cabinet Room of the White House July 31, 2020 in Washington, DC. Photo by Anna Moneymaker-Pool/Getty Images

Politics Jan 31

WATCH: Trump pleads the 5th in deposition for New York attorney general’s office

By Associated Press

Nation Aug 10

Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower in New York City
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News Wrap: Trump refuses to answer questions in civil investigation

Wednesday on the NewsHour, former President Trump says he refused to answer questions in a civil investigation into his real estate dealings, inflation in the U.S. has eased with consumer prices up 8.5 percent in July from a year ago,…

Nation Jul 08

Man who says Kevin Spacey groped him asserts Fifth Amendment right

The man's refusal to testify caused the judge to question the viability of the case against the two-time Oscar winner.

By Associated Press

Politics Jun 06

File photo of Michael Flynn by Carlos Barria/Reuters
Michael Flynn turns over documents to panel as part of Russia investigation

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn turned over about 600 pages of documents to the Senate intelligence committee as part of its investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election, according to a congressional aide.

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Deb Riechmann and Chad Day, Associated Press

Politics May 22

White House National Security Advisor Michael Flynn (C) arrives prior to a joint news conference between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 13, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RTSYJB0
How Michael Flynn is using the 5th amendment

The Fifth Amendment is relied on by witnesses before Congress and the courts alike. Here's how Flynn is using it in the Russia investigation.

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

May 23

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News Wrap: IRS Replaces Official Who Refused to Answer Questions at Hearing

In other news Thursday, the IRS announced that it had replaced Lois Lerner, the official who oversaw the agents who targeted conservative groups. Also, the U.S. House voted to peg federal student loan rates to those set by the financial…

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May 22

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Line Between Social Welfare, Politics Plays Into Confusion on Tax-Exemption Law

Line Between Social Welfare, Politics Plays Into Confusion on Tax-Exemption Law…

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Mar 02

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Supreme Court Weighs Scope of Right to Bear Arms

The Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of Chicago's ban on handguns. Jim Lehrer speaks with Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal about how the court's ruling could affect gun rights, especially on the state and local level.

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Sep 07

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BP Officials Testify on Pipeline Leakage

British Petroleum in Alaska officials fielded questions at a House hearing on the factors that forced them to shut down pipelines at Prudhoe Bay and what caused a large-scale spill.

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