As the deadline for averting a partial government shutdown nears, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., has declared his opposition to a funding measure, citing concerns about wasteful spending and lack of action. President Donald Trump has urged Republicans to support the measure, emphasizing the need to keep the government open and advance his agenda. House Freedom Caucus chair Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., is backing the funding proposal, which includes provisions for defense investments, pay raises for troops, and nutrition assistance programs.
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To former prosecutors, everything about the Justice Dept. interview with Ghislaine Maxwell looked unorthodox
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met for a second day with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, raising concerns among former prosecutors about the unorthodox nature of the discussions and the potential credibility of any information she might provide. Blanche’s involvement, instead of line prosecutors, along with the absence of an FBI agent during the interviews, further complicates the situation amid ongoing scrutiny of the Justice Department's handling of the case. Want More Context? 🔎
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