Susan Heavey
By Susan Heavey
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Fast Forward Democrats Demand Answers On Jared Kushner’s Myriad Possible Conflicts
Three Democratic lawmakers questioned the White House on Wednesday over its handling of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law’s potential conflicts of interest now that he is serving as an official adviser. Jared Kushner, a real estate developer who advised Trump during the presidential campaign, was cleared by the U.S. Department of Justice in January to serve…
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Fast Forward Donald Trump Considers New Sanctions on Iran
Donald Trump’s transition team is examining proposals for new non-nuclear sanctions on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing congressional sources who have been in contact with the president-elect’s team. Officials with Trump’s team have been in touch with fellow Republicans in Congress, where they hold the majority, to discuss possible sanctions separate from…
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Fast Forward Donald Trump Wouldn’t Push To Roll Back Iran Deal
Leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday broke away from stances held by many of his rivals on issues ranging from the Iran nuclear deal to the gay marriage fight in Kentucky. Trump’s statements in a lengthy interview on MSNBC came one day after signing the party’s loyalty pledge. He called the Iran nuclear…
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The Schmooze Trevor Noah to Replace Jon Stewart as ‘Daily Show’ Host
Getty Images (Reuters) — Comedy Central said on Monday it has chosen South African comedian Trevor Noah, a relative newcomer to U.S. television, to replace Jon Stewart on its parody newscast, “The Daily Show.” In a statement, Viacom Inc-owned Comedy Central said it would announce the launch date for the new show later. “Trevor Noah is…
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