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Former U.S. security leaders blast Trump for yanking clearance
Aug 17, 2018 7:09 AM - Former U.S. security leaders blast Trump for Former U.S. security officials issued scathing rebukes to President Donald Trump on Thursday, admonishing him for yanking a top former spy chief's security clearance in what they cast as an act of political vengeance. Trump said he'd had to do "something" about the "rigged" federal probe of Russian election interference. yanking clearance
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Trump gears up to strip more clearances from officials tied to Russia investigation
Aug 17, 2018 7:05 AM - President Donald Trump has told advisers that he is eager to strip more security clearances as part of an escalating attack against people who have criticized him or played a role in the investigation of alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, two White House officials said.
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Batavia group questions why city hasn't put home-rule referendum on ballot yet
Aug 16, 2018 8:41 PM - Batavians for Responsible Government has questioned why Batavia officials haven't submitted their referendum question to the county clerk yet. At least one member thinks it is a part of a deliberate plan to influence voters. -
From Jimmy Carter to Barack Obama, Aretha Franklin was the soundtrack for presidents
Aug 16, 2018 1:34 PM - The Queen of Soul performed for three presidents over 30 years, and many Washington audiences besides. -
AP FACT CHECK: No Pritzker plan to increase taxes 26 percent
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Constable: Could Space Force save us from antiquated military logos?
Aug 16, 2018 8:52 AM - Designing an appropriate seal for Donald Trump's new Space Force is tricky. The seals for the five branches of military we have now might need redesigns, too.
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She works for Trump. He can't stand him. This is life for Kellyanne and George Conway.
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Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director John Brennan
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Who is Bruce Ohr and why does Trump keep tweeting about him?
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New law caps 'golden parachutes' for local government leaders
Aug 16, 2018 1:00 AM - A new law will cap severance deals at 20 weeks of pay for local government administrators in Illinois. The Daily Herald documented six-figure severance deals this year for administrators in Libertyville, Vernon Hills and Des Plaines Elementary District 62.
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