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Friday's Headlines: Potentially damaging information in Mueller report starts political fight

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Potentially damaging information in Mueller report starts political fight
Members of the special counsel's team have voiced frustration with the limited information the attorney general has released. The developments put additional pressure on William P. Barr to publicly release the report.
White House maneuvers to block release of Trump's tax returns
In an indication of how the standoff might escalate, the president suggested that the Justice Department could become involved — even though Democrats directed their request to the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.
 
Democrats seeking Trump's financial documents from his bank
Two Republicans wrote to the company, calling the Democrats' request a "fishing expedition."
 
Britain to take part in European Parliament elections, signaling a Brexit delay
The move satisfies a key E.U. demand if Britain is not to be kicked out of the group next week.
 
'Why are you crying, Mami?' In Venezuela, the search for water is a daily struggle.
First it was money. Then it was food. Then electricity. Now water. For millions of people in this oil-rich nation, the breakdown of basic services has reduced life to a daily struggle to secure fundamental needs — and as shortages spread, many say, it's getting harder.
 
Tech Review
Die, robocalls, die: A how-to guide to stop spammers and exact revenge
According to some estimates, Americans got more than 5.2 billion automated calls in March — a record of about 16 for every man, woman and child. We tested six apps and services to find the best way to fight back against spam bots, telemarketers and fraud.
 
 
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Opinions
I am a survivor of Islamic State violence. Don't forget us.
A photo of me and Joe Biden went viral. I want him to take ownership.
Trump's next possible Fed nominee can't grasp basic policy issues
Talking openly about police suicide is an important and long-overdue first step
Mitch McConnell accuses Democrats of obstruction. He should know.
This is how bad Trump derangement syndrome has gotten in Washington
 
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Additional software problem detected in Boeing 737 Max, officials say
Boeing called the problem "relatively minor," but two officials familiar with the review said the issue — though unrelated to the stall-prevention system — is classified as critical to flight safety.
 
Jeff Bezos, in divorce settlement with MacKenzie Bezos, retains 75% of Amazon stock and all voting power
MacKenzie Bezos also said that Jeff Bezos would retain his full stake in Blue Origin and The Washington Post.
 
Pelosi questions Medicare-for-all proposal, saying she would rather build on Affordable Care Act
In an interview with The Washington Post, the House speaker, who helped shepherd the ACA through Congress, also wondered whether the proposal embraced by several presidential candidates would be too expensive.
 
'If you close the border, Eagle Pass will die.' South Texas residents fear the effects of a Trump border closure.
In cities on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, a closure — now, or a year from now — probably would force many people out of work and out of daily routines.
 
Harvard launches review into lucrative sale of coach's home to the father of a prospective student
After the Boston Globe reported on an unusual home sale and the admission of a student athlete, a Harvard University dean said the allegations were being taken seriously and that an independent review had been launched.
 
Trump plans to nominate Herman Cain to Fed, aiming to add supporter to central bank
By attempting to install two loyalists to the central bank's board, President Trump could end up with much more political sway at the Fed than any of his predecessors since Ronald Reagan.
 
A man claimed he was a boy who vanished in 2011. The FBI says otherwise.
He told authorities he was missing child Timmothy Pitzen. Police in Kentucky said the man was Brian Michael Rini, from Medina, Ohio, whom they identified in the DNA test. He is 23 years old, not 14, the age Pitzen would be, Chief Thomas Collins said.
 
North Carolina women's basketball coach accused of racially insensitive remarks, forcing players to play hurt
Sylvia Hatchell, a Hall of Fame coach, is on paid leave while the university investigates complaints from players' parents.
 
Post Reports | Listen Now
What did AG Barr hold back from his Mueller report summary?
Rosalind S. Helderman on the people upset about what was left out of the Mueller report summary. David Ignatius on Jamal Khashoggi's killing six months later. Plus, Jonathan Capehart on voices from the civil rights movement.
 

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