Friday, August 31, 2018

Evening Edition: As talks with Canada falter, Trump to advance preliminary Mexico trade deal

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As talks with Canada falter, Trump to advance preliminary Mexico trade deal
Members of Congress have said they'll support a new NAFTA deal only if Canada is included, but the administration's notice to Congress is expected to state the White House is hopeful it will reach an agreement with Canada soon.
Trump's disapproval rating hits a high point in new poll
Overall, 60 percent of Americans disapprove of President Trump's job performance, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll that also finds that clear majorities of the public support the special counsel's Russia investigation and say Trump should not fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
 
The Fix: Trump just issued his most direct threat to wreck shop in the Justice Department
Comparing Trump's comment to his past rhetoric on the topic.
 
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Democrats accuse Republicans of leaking communications that could put confidential source at risk
The material in question involves emails and texts between Justice Deptartment official Bruce Ohr and former British spy Christopher Steele.
 
The Switch | Review
Magic Leap's $2.3 billion augmented-reality gear meets actual reality and stumbles
If tech companies' efforts are any indication, we're not going to be staring down at phone screens forever. So even if you're not in the market for augmented-reality goggles, Magic Leap's new product is a step toward the future. Unfortunately, our columnist finds, it's not a very smooth one.
 
In guilty plea, American political consultant agreed he steered an illegal foreign donation to Trump's inauguration
W. Sam Patten, who pleaded guilty to failing to register as a foreign lobbyist, told prosecutors that he arranged for a straw donor to give $50,000 to Donald Trump's inauguration in place of a Ukrainian businessman who was legally barred from contributing to the event.
 
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'She gave us pride and a regal bar to reach': Franklin's praise-filled, song-filled Detroit funeral
Aretha Franklin is being honored in a homegoing full of musical tributes and glowing reflections. Former president Bill Clinton reminisced about the early days of his and Hillary Clinton's fandom, and Rev. Al Sharpton read a letter sent by former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama.
 
McCain eulogized by the leaders of Congress as 'one of the bravest souls our nation has ever produced'
The body of Sen. John McCain lies in state at the U.S. Capitol after a ceremony that began three days of official Washington-area memorials that will trace the Arizona senator's long career in reverse.
 
Trump is considering Washington litigator Pat Cipollone to replace White House counsel Donald McGahn
President Trump interviewed Cipollone earlier this week, according to two people familiar with the president's thinking. Cipollone has been working behind the scenes advising Trump's outside legal team since June.
 
 
Still separated: Nearly 500 migrant children split from their parents remain in U.S. custody
Problems reaching and vetting parents, along with multiple legal challenges, are slowing efforts to reunify families.
 
Fact Checker | Analysis
Four Pinocchios for attack ads from super PAC aligned with Paul Ryan
Even by modern mudslinging standards, the ads by the Congressional Leadership Fund stand out for their dark tone and their strained relationship with the facts.
 
'No one talks about that. No, no no!' Gathering of presidents' descendants steers clear of talk about Trump
At a gathering of nearly 50 descendants of presidents — including a grandson of the 10th occupant of the Oval Office, John Tyler Jr. — the storied past of the White House outshined the unsettled present.
 
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