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Politics Oct 11

Pete Sessions appears to be ‘Congressman 1′ ensnared in Guiliani associates’ indictment

By Michael Biesecker, Desmond Butler, Associated Press

How ‘Deep State’ book disputes accusations of Trump bias at FBI, DOJ

In a new book, Pulitzer winner James B. Stewart explores two controversial recent investigations by the FBI and the Justice Department: Probes into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server when she was secretary of state and Russian interference…

News Wrap: U.S. resumes drone strikes in Pakistan

In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. launched drone strikes overnight in Pakistan after a nearly six-month lull. Thirteen suspected insurgents were killed in two separate strikes, according to Pakistani intelligence officials. Also, the contest for House majority leader was…

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) arrives for the first day of the Senate impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2020. Photo by Joshua Roberts/Reuters

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