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Ex-N.Y. Official Accused of Working for China Faces Bribery Allegation
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Democrats call stop work order at CFPB 'illegal'
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House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education
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House Democrats call for investigation into top DOJ officials
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Trump signs order to expand White House control of independent agencies
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aiming to expand the White House’s authority over various independent regulatory agencies, a move likely to prompt legal challenges. Trump issued ...The Hill - 5h
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