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William Barr: Mueller clears Trump in Russia probe

Special counsel Robert Mueller walks to his car after attending services at St. John's Episcopal Church, across from the White House, in Washington, Sunday, March 24, 2019. Mueller closed his long and contentious Russia investigation with no new charges, ending the probe that has cast a dark shadow over Donald Trump's presidency. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

By Jeff Mordock and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Special counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence that anyone connected with President Trump or his 2016 campaign conspired with Russia to subvert the election, according to a summary of his findings released Sunday by Attorney General William P. Barr.

Former CIA chief, John O. Brennan, told the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence that he had "encountered and am aware of information and intelligence that revealed contacts and interactions between Russian officials and U.S. persons involved in the Trump campaign." Special counsel Robert Mueller apparently found no such contacts. (Associated Press/File)

Mueller pours cold water on inflaming stories about 6 Trump associates 20 minutes ago

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

Columbus, Ohio, argues that it has a right to ban bump stocks because they are an "accessory" to a firearm, not a "part" of one, and that the city is trying to close a gap between federal and state law with new penalties for domestic abusers caught with guns. (Associated Press/File)

Bump stock inventor warns owners against waiving rights when they turn them in

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

In this Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, file image made from video provided by the Survival Media Agency, Nick Sandmann, wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat, center left, stands in front of Native American elder Nathan Phillips. (Survival Media Agency via AP)

CNN defends its Covington Catholic coverage after being hit with $275 million lawsuit

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U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters walk in a building as fight against Islamic State militants continue in the village of Baghouz, Syria, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

ISIS ‘caliphate’ ends in small, dusty Syrian village

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R. Kelly, right, appears in court with his attorney Steve Greenberg, March 22, 2019, for a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago. An overseas trip by R. Kelly is in limbo after his criminal attorney asked for more time to provide details to the court about concerts the singer wants to perform next month in Dubai. The hearing only briefly touched on a defense motion this week asking the judge in Kelly's sexual-assault case for permission to travel to earn money from up to five concerts. The filing says Kelly is scrambling to pay bills amid his legal troubles. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune Via AP, Pool)

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President Trump spoke to reporters before boarding Air Force One on Sunday after a weekend in Florida. (Associated Press)

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By Dave Boyer and Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Special counsel Robert Mueller walks to his car after attending services at St. John's Episcopal Church, across from the White House, in Washington, Sunday, March 24, 2019. Mueller closed his long and contentious Russia investigation with no new charges, ending the probe that has cast a dark shadow over Donald Trump's presidency. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

William Barr: Mueller clears Trump in Russia probe

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House Oversight and Reform Committee ranking member Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, speaks to the media after the hearing of President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen, before the House Oversight and Reform Committee, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

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Former CIA chief, John O. Brennan, told the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence that he had "encountered and am aware of information and intelligence that revealed contacts and interactions between Russian officials and U.S. persons involved in the Trump campaign." Special counsel Robert Mueller apparently found no such contacts. (Associated Press/File)

Mueller pours cold water on inflaming stories about 6 Trump associates

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Columbus, Ohio, argues that it has a right to ban bump stocks because they are an "accessory" to a firearm, not a "part" of one, and that the city is trying to close a gap between federal and state law with new penalties for domestic abusers caught with guns. (Associated Press/File)

Bump stock inventor warns owners against waiving rights when they turn them in

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

In this Nov. 1, 2018 photo, Patrick Morrisey speaks to reporters after a debate with incumbent Sen. Joe Manchin in Morgantown, W.Va. Republicans have a huge advantage as they seek to hold or expand their 51-49 Senate majority, with the battle for control running mostly through states that President Donald Trump won in 2016. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)

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In this June 4, 2018, file photo, Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during an announcement of new products at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, Calif. Apple is expected to announce Monday, March 25, 2019, that its launching a video service that could compete with Netflix, Amazon and cable TV itself. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

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Philadelphia Flyers right wing Jakub Voracek (93), of the Czech Republic, collides with Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Washington. Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62) and defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) look on. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Wizards forward Bobby Portis (5) shoots against Denver Nuggets forward Mason Plumlee (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Washington. The Nuggets won 113-108. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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