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Classified Briefings Inform Lawmakers On Russia Influence Probe

Top lawmakers got a briefing on classified information related to the Russia investigation. David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas, a member of the House Intelligence Committee.

The EU will take its complaint over new U.S. tariffs to the World Trade Organization, according to Cecilia Malmström, the European commissioner for trade. Malmström spoke at a news conference Friday in Brussels.

U.S. Steel And Aluminum Tariffs Are 'Illegal,' EU Trade Commissioner Says

The European Union will take its case to the World Trade Organization. The U.S. tariffs are "pure protectionism," Europe's top trade commissioner said as the measures took effect on Friday.

House Speaker Paul Ryan said Tuesday: "The special counsel should be free to follow through his investigation to its completion without interference, absolutely."

Republican Lawmakers Say Mueller Needs No Protection

Top Republicans on Capitol Hill say they are confident that President Trump will not try to fire special counsel Robert Mueller.

Acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York today. The acting U.S. Attorney announced Federal criminal charges against ten people, including four college basketball coaches, as well as managers, financial advisors, and representatives of a major international sportswear company.

4 College Basketball Coaches Arrested In Bribery Case; Adidas Exec Also Named

The case exposes the "dark underbelly of college basketball," Acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim of the Southern District of New York said.

A congressional proposal aims to allow federal authorities to share more information — and to do so more quickly — with state officials about threats to their election systems.

Could Offering Spy Secrets To State Officials Help Safeguard Future Elections?

Congress could arrange for state elections officials to view high-level secrets about potential threats to their elections. First, they need security clearances.

The Ski Jumpers Of A Small Illinois Town

At least half of the U.S. men's ski jump team in the 2018 Winter Olympics may come from a flat, unlikely place: suburban Chicago.

A bankruptcy court judge approved a plan for Toys R Us to pay its top executives millions in bonuses, even as the company struggles to stay afloat.

Struggling Toys R Us Plans To Pay Executives Millions In Bonuses

The nation's largest toy retailer filed for bankruptcy in September but said it wants to motivate its top brass to turn around sales in the critical holiday shopping season.

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivers remarks during the daily White House press briefing on March 27.

Too Close For Comfort: Insiders Worry About DOJ Lawyers Speaking At White House

Recent appearances by the attorney general and a U.S. attorney at the White House podium have some current and former Justice Department officials worrying about law enforcement independence.

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and National Security Agency Director Adm. Mike Rogers testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee earlier this month.

Report: Trump Asked Intel Heads To Push Back On FBI Russia Probe

The Washington Post reported the president asked the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the NSA to push back against the investigation into his campaign's possible ties to Russia.

A general view outside BBC Broadcasting House at Portland Place in London on Wednesday, the day the public broadcaster published the pay of its top-earning employees.

BBC Salaries Ignite Debate Over Appropriate Pay, Gender Equity

The BBC released on-air salaries for the first time, at the British government's behest. The top seven salaries all go to men. The highest pay: more than $2.8 million for a radio host.

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