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Trump advisers lied over and over again, Mueller says. The question is, why? While the special counsel has not accused any American of criminally coordinating with Russia, he has documented falsehoods by Trump advisers that masked efforts to develop inroads with Russia and leverage the hacking of Democratic emails. By Rosalind Helderman, Josh Dawsey and Matt Zapotosky · Read more Americans skeptical on whether Trump inquiries will be fair, poll finds The results of a Washington Post-ABC News survey underscore the complex calculation for Democrats as they balance demands from core supporters against potential backlash from other voters. By Scott Clement · Read more   Trump will secure border 'with or without Congress,' Mulvaney says The White House chief of staff said President Trump will ultimately be judged by what happens at the end of negotiations over border security, not by Friday's deal. By Felicia Sonmez · Read more   Return to normal operations following shutdown could take weeks or months After the government shutdown was announced in December, agencies had four hours to close. By Lisa Rein, Juliet Eilperin and Sarah Kaplan · Read more   Pursuit of shutdown revealed American reliance on government By leading the country through the longest government shutdown in American history, President Trump inadvertently revealed how intertwined the government is with millions of households, businesses and the entire U.S. economy. By Damian Paletta · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Perspective: Trump is obsessed with the idea of exploited women in peril Trump's false story displays a surplus of imagination and a lack of compassion. By Monica Hesse · Read more   The 'Golden Girls' trend could be a golden opportunity for retirees facing isolation Almost 80 percent of Americans 65 and older live in car-dependent communities, and many find themselves trapped in their homes once they lose the ability to drive. But walkable areas with nearby amenities tend to be expensive. By Adina Solomon · Read more   Self-proclaimed interim president says Venezuela's opposition is in talks with military officials to force out Maduro Juan Guaidó, leader of the U.S.-backed opposition in Venezuela, said he will test Nicolás Maduro's government by bringing in food aid to ease a crippling humanitarian crisis. By Andreina Aponte, Anthony Faiola and Rachelle Krygier · Read more   Sen. Marco Rubio disputes characterization that U.S. would participate in a coup in Venezuela Sen. Marco Rubio's remarks came four days after the Trump administration recognized Venezuelan National Assembly leader Juan Guaidó as interim president. The history of U.S. military involvement in Latin America, along with reports that the administration met last year with Venezuelan officers who wanted to plot a coup, has raised questions about whether the White House would direct a military intervention again. By Dan Lamothe · Read more   The sharp-tongued speaker of the House of Commons is changing the rules — and maybe Brexit John Bercow is the most theatrical and proactive speaker in modern times. By William Booth and Karla Adam · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Perspective Cancel in protest? Or stay with a local newspaper that's being strip-mined for profits? Greedy ownership wrecks local newspapers, but reporters who remain are hustling to get the job done. By Margaret Sullivan · Read more   In Paris, 'red scarves' turn out to protest violence of 'yellow vest' demonstrations The marchers acknowledge legitimate grievances but say the movement does not speak for all. By James McAuley · Read more   Duke professor warns Chinese students: Speak English on campus or face 'unintended consequences' Faculty members reportedly complained that some students at the university "were being so impolite as to have a conversation that not everyone on the floor could understand." By Amy Wang · Read more   Louisiana man who police say killed 5, including his parents, captured after massive manhunt Dakota Theriot, 21, was found in Richmond County in Virginia, about 1,000 miles away from where the shootings happened. By Kristine Phillips · Read more   The once vast ISIS 'caliphate' is now reduced to a pair of villages in Syria The territorial defeat of the Islamic State appears imminent as the group makes its last stand in a dot of dusty terrain along the banks of the Euphrates River. By Liz Sly · Read more

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