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Judge rules Paul Manafort lied to investigators in Russia probe

By Chad Day, Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson found there was sufficient evidence to say Manafort broke his plea agreement by lying about three of five matters that prosecutors had singled out.

Frustration erupts on both sides at Whitaker’s House testimony

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker insisted Friday he hasn’t “interfered in any way” in special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. His much-anticipated testimony came before a contentious hearing of the House Judiciary Committee, now led by Democrats. Lisa Desjardins reports.

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Shields and Brooks on Virginia turmoil, Supreme Court abortion ruling

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks analyze the week in politics, including chaos at the highest levels of Virginia government, the effectiveness of congressional investigations, the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and the legacy of Rep.

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Roger Stone says he should be free to speak in Russia probe case

By Chad Day, Associated Press

Stone's lawyers say in a court filing that any limits on their client's public comments would infringe on his First Amendment right to free speech.

Unbowed by Trump’s words, Democrats plan for investigations and legislation

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

"The president should not bring threats to the floor of the House," Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters, rebuking Trump's suggestion in his State of the Union address in the House chamber that the investigations could harm the economy.

Judge sets March sentencing for Paul Manafort

By Associated Press

The former Trump campaign chairman will face sentencing on March 13 on two felony charges stemming from witness tampering and crimes related to his Ukrainian political work.

Russian company indicted in Mueller probe improperly tweeted information, court filing says

By Associated Press

A Russian company charged by special counsel Robert Mueller shouldn't be permitted to review sensitive evidence outside of the United States because confidential material it has already received was improperly released as part of a "disinformation campaign."…

Acting AG Whitaker says Mueller’s probe is ‘close to being completed’

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker says he's been "fully briefed" on the special counsel's investigation.

Bipartisan Senate bill would require public report from Mueller probe

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley and Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal are proposing that special counsel Robert Mueller be required to submit a report to Congress and the public when his Russia investigation is complete.