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Strzok, Page messages from Mueller probe lost after phone resets: IG

A text message exchange between then-FBI Deputy Assistant Director Peter Strzok and FBI attorney Lisa Page showed a deliberate strategy in 2017 to leak anti-Trump stories. (Associated Press) **FILE**

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Investigators weren’t able to find any text messages between fired agent Peter Strzok and former bureau lawyer Lisa Page from their time on the Mueller probe because by the time their phones were recovered, they’d been reset for others’ use, an inspector general said Thursday.

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former lawyer, leaves federal court after his sentencing in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. Cohen was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for an array of crimes that included arranging the payment of hush money to two women that he says was done at the direction of Trump. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Michael Cohen sentenced to three years as federal prosecutors zero in on Trump

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez is expected to reveal his plans before Christmas for how many debates the DNC will sanction and how it will decide who makes the cut. (Associated Press)

Democrats wary of ‘kids’ table’ spectacle in crowded 2020 debates

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

In this Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, file photo, Ranking Member Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., speaks during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C. (Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Senate Democrats win first skirmish in fight to tighten campaign finances rules

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty, Pool)

Israel fills vacuum in terror fight as U.S. reduces troop levels

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The clock tower at the University of Texas at Austin is shown here in this file photo. (Joshua Guerra/The Daily Texan via AP)

Free speech advocacy group sues University of Texas administrators

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Linda Sarsour with Women's March calls out to other activists opposed to President Donald Trump's embattled Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, in front of the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Planned Parenthood stands by Women’s March despite anti-Semitism allegations

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

The Rev. R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, speaks to reporters on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 about a conference in Louisville, Ky., focusing on homosexuality and how to offer pastoral care to gays. (AP Photo/Bruce Schreiner)

Baptist seminary acknowledges its founders owned slaves; no name changes planned

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times

Economist Paul Krugman accuses reporters of being tougher on Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton than her Republican rival, Donald Trump. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

NYT op-ed writer Krugman: U.S. part of a new ‘axis of evil’ with Russia, Saudi Arabia

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

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President Barack Obama waves on stage with Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during a rally at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

‘Absolute hypocrites’: Trump uses Democrats’ own words in border security pitch 17 minutes ago

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times 17 minutes ago

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California holds a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Pelosi has all but ensured she will become House speaker next month, quelling a revolt by disgruntled younger Democrats by agreeing to limit her tenure to no more than four additional years in the chamber's top post. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Pelosi says House Democrats to go after Trump tax returns 36 minutes ago

By Alan Fram - Associated Press

First lady Melania Trump reads "Oliver the Ornament" to children at Children's National Health System, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Melania Trump’s approval rating plummets

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Economist Paul Krugman accuses reporters of being tougher on Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton than her Republican rival, Donald Trump. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

NYT op-ed writer Krugman: U.S. part of a new ‘axis of evil’ with Russia, Saudi Arabia

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Sports

Maryland head coach DJ Durkin stands on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Towson in College Park, Md. The University System of Maryland's board of regents announced Tuesday their recommendation that Durkin retain his job. Durkin has been on paid administrative leave since August, following the death of a player who collapsed during practice and an investigation of bullying by the Maryland coaching staff. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

D.J. Durkin reportedly working in ‘consultant-like’ role at Alabama

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Eagles' Golden Tate, left, cannot hang onto a pass against Washington Redskins' Zach Brown, center, and Mason Foster during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) **FILE**

With Redskins still in playoff hunt, Gruden shrugs off team negativity

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dunks the ball in front of Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards fall to Celtics in overtime thriller

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Tanner for Tanner: Nationals trade Roark to Reds for reliever Rainey

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Politics

In this May 19, 2017 file photo, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange greets supporters from a balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy in London. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Democrats write Pompeo seeking ‘imperative’ end to Julian Assange impasse

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President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with newly elected governors in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump identified as ‘campaign member’ in National Enquirer meeting: Reports

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 27, 2018, photo, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., listens to Christine Blasey Ford testify during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to be an associate justice of the Supreme Court in Washington. (Tom Williams/Pool Photo via AP) **FILE**

Kamala Harris to keep seat on Judiciary Committee

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

In this Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, file photo, an American flag flies on the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Congress passes sexual harassment legislation, House members want to do more

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

National

Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes listens to questions from the media, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at the Broward Supervisor of Elections office in Lauderhill, Fla. Broward County reported their recount results with 52 minutes to spare Sunday. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Florida Senate backs Rick Scott in Brenda Snipes fight

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FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2016, file photo, a one-month dosage of hormonal birth control pills is displayed in Sacramento, Calif. California faces potentially "dire" public health and financial consequences from new rules by the Trump administration allowing more employers to opt out of providing women with no-cost birth control, a federal judge said Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. U.S. District Judge Haywood Gilliam in Oakland, Calif., became the second federal judge in the country to block the changes to President Barack Obama's health care law, saying the Trump administration failed to provide the required notice and public comment period before implementing them. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

9th Circuit Court blocks Trump birth control coverage rules

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This April 13, 2016, file photo shows the seal of the Central Intelligence Agency at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Accused WikiLeaks source granted access to classified case material with caveats

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Maria Butina pleads guilty, says she conspired to infiltrate U.S. political groups

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

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