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Michael Flynn’s ReAwaken roadshow recruits “Army of God”
By the time the red, white and blue-colored microphone had been switched off, the crowd of 3,000 had listened to hours of invective and grievance.

Subpoenas could shed light on how Jan. 6 rally came together
The House committee investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, with its latest round of subpoenas, may uncover the degree to which former President Donald Trump, his campaign and White...

Trump allies behind rally that ignited U.S. Capitol riot, records say
Veterans of President Donald Trump’s failed reelection campaign had key roles in orchestrating the Washington rally that spawned a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol, according to an Associated Press...

Pepcid as a COVID remedy? Trump administration’s $21 million gamble fizzles
As the coronavirus began its deadly march through the world, two well-respected American doctors identified a possible but seemingly unlikely remedy: Pepcid, the heartburn medication found on drugstore shelves everywhere.

After boost from Trump energy secretary, backers got huge gas deal in Ukraine
Two political supporters of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry secured a potentially lucrative oil and gas exploration deal from the Ukrainian government soon after Perry proposed one of the men...

Democrats issue subpoenas to Defense Secretary Mark Esper, White House budget chief
House Democrats leading an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine issued subpoenas Monday to Defense Secretary Mark Esper and acting White House budget director Russell Vought.

New whistleblower may give House Democrats fresh leads on impeachment inquiry
House Democrats leading an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine may have fresh information to work with after a new whistleblower stepped forward with what the person's...

Trump allies pressed Ukraine over gas firm, sources say
As Rudy Giuliani was pushing Ukrainian officials last spring to investigate one of Donald Trump's main political rivals, a group of individuals with ties to the president and his personal...

Second Trump whistleblower spoke to inspector general, lawyer says
A second whistleblower has spoken to the intelligence community's internal watchdog and has information that backs the original whistleblower's complaint about President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine, according to the...

Facing calls for resignation, Acosta defends Epstein deal
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta defended his handling of a sex-trafficking case involving now-jailed financier Jeffrey Epstein amid intensifying calls for resignation.