News Wrap: Sessions defends FBI after Trump criticism
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Trump launched fresh criticism at the FBI, saying, "we're going to rebuild" the agency.
In our news wrap Friday, President Trump launched fresh criticism at the FBI, saying, "we're going to rebuild" the agency, before speaking to its training academy graduates and striking a different tone. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he didn’t hold the president’s view. Also, a federal judge will release former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort from house arrest once he meets conditions.
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News Wrap: Sessions defends FBI after Trump criticism
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In our news wrap Friday, President Trump launched fresh criticism at the FBI, saying, "we're going to rebuild" the agency, before speaking to its training academy graduates and striking a different tone. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said he didn’t hold the president’s view. Also, a federal judge will release former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort from house arrest once he meets conditions.
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