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James Comey To Testify Privately To The House Judiciary Committee

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The committee will release a transcript of Comey’s deposition, during which he is expected to answer questions about the FBI’s investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.

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Amid Fraud Allegations, State Election Board Won’t Certify North Carolina House Race

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President George H.W. Bush’s Choice Of Bold, Whimsical Socks Made Him A Style Icon

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George H.W. Bush’s Wartime Experience Shaped His Approach To Politics

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A spokeswoman for the Washington courts system apologized for a failure to recognize New Mexico as a state.

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