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Trump rejects felony talk, cites John Edwards precedent: ‘I did nothing wrong’

President Trump said he doesn't believe the hush-money payments have anything to do with campaign-finance laws. (Associated Press)

By Dave Boyer and S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

President Trump said Thursday he never told Michael Cohen to break election laws in 2016, declaring his innocence a day after his former lawyer was sentenced to three years in prison for campaign-finance violations and other crimes.

This image released by Annapurna Pictures shows Christian Bale as Dick Cheney, left, and Amy Adams as Lynne Cheney in a scene from "Vice." On Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, Bale was nominated for a Golden Globe award for lead actor in a motion picture comedy or musical for his role in the film. The 76th Golden Globe Awards will be held on Sunday, Jan. 6. (Matt Kennedy/Annapurna Pictures via AP)

‘InfoWars-style garbage dump’: Critically acclaimed ‘Vice’ doesn’t align with history, insiders say

By Christian Toto - Special to The Washington Times

Acting United States Attorney General Matt Whitaker, center, attends a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Acting AG Matt Whitaker likely in clear in Hatch Act probe, experts say

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Thai officers show some marijuana before a news conference Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. Thai police handed over around 100 kilograms of seized marijuana to be used for medical research Tuesday, as officials seek to produce pot-based medication. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

‘Future cash crop’: Thailand bullish on becoming a marijuana powerhouse

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

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 Dems’ own words in border security pitch

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

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This image released by Annapurna Pictures shows Christian Bale as Dick Cheney, left, and Amy Adams as Lynne Cheney in a scene from "Vice." On Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, Bale was nominated for a Golden Globe award for lead actor in a motion picture comedy or musical for his role in the film. The 76th Golden Globe Awards will be held on Sunday, Jan. 6. (Matt Kennedy/Annapurna Pictures via AP)

‘InfoWars-style garbage dump’: Critically acclaimed ‘Vice’ doesn’t align with history, insiders say

By Christian Toto - Special to The Washington Times

Chris Cuomo attends the Turner Networks 2018 Upfront at One Penn Plaza on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Chris Cuomo corrected Joe Arpaio error within minutes, CNN says

By Jacques Billeaud - Associated Press

Megyn Kelly poses on the set of her new show, "Megyn Kelly Today" at NBC Studios on Thursday, Sept, 21, 2017, in New York. Kelly's talk show debuts Monday, Sept. 25, at 9 a.m. EDT. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Megyn Kelly defends Mika Brzezinski amid ‘butt boy’ controversy: ‘I hope she’s forgiven’

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

In this Nov. 20, 2016 file photo, Jenny McCarthy arrives at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Jenny McCarthy: Barbara Walters asked me to ‘act Republican’ on ‘The View’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

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President-elect Donald Trump, left, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie shake hands after a meeting at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster clubhouse, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Bedminster, N.J., after meeting. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump, Chris Christie reportedly meet to discuss chief of staff post

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

President Trump said he doesn't believe the hush-money payments have anything to do with campaign-finance laws. (Associated Press)

Trump rejects felony talk, cites John Edwards precedent: ‘I did nothing wrong’

By Dave Boyer and S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump attends a ceremony before signing an executive order establishing the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Federal judge says Trump travel ban lawsuit will proceed

By Sudhin Thanawala - Associated Press

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 Dems’ own words in border security pitch

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Sports

Washington Redskins quarterback Josh Johnson (8) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

As NFL jobs come and go, Josh Johnson always has Oakland

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette, left, runs for yardage as he is stopped by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Jaguars coach Doug Marrone says Fournette was responding to racial slurs while yelling at a fan in Nashville, Tenn., last Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. Fournette declined to address the accusation in the locker room Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, on the advice of his agent. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ** FILE **

Seriously: ‘Aquaman’ is not going to be better than this Redskins game

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FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2015, file photo, Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder walks the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Redskins’ hurdles may be too high to build new stadium in District

By Thom Loverro

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

Politics

Acting United States Attorney General Matt Whitaker, center, attends a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Acting AG Matt Whitaker likely in clear in Hatch Act probe, experts say

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to reporters after testifying under subpoena behind closed doors before the House Judiciary and Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Gowdy puts Comey on blast after FBI ex-chief’s snarky ‘search for the truth’ tweet

By Douglas Ernst - 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

Rep. Jackie Speier, California Democrat, said the sexual harassment bill provides legal representation for employees in the House, but not the Senate. (Associated Press photograph)

House members wanted discrimination claims to be part of new sexual harassment rules

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

National

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2007 file photo, students walk near a statue of George Washington on campus at the University of Washington in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) **FILE**

Climate scientist hit with campus ‘inquisition’ over post opposing carbon tax

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

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**

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

By Jeff Mordock and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Law enforcement officers blocked off the entrance to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on Thursday. Nikolas Cruz was charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder. (Associated Press)

Broward active-shooter policy contributed to Parkland carnage, Florida report finds

By Valerie Richardson - 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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