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California Rep. Adam Schiff wants Rep. Devin Nunes to recuse himself from the House Intelligence Committee's investigation into last year's meddling by Russia in the presidential election

White House Says It Didn't Interfere, But Will Russia Hearings Ever Get Going?

4:09pm March 28, 2017

by Philip Ewing

Adam Schiff, top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, blames pressure from the White House for his GOP colleague's decision to cancel the hearings. The White House disputes his accusation.

Flanked by HHS Secretary Tom Price and Vice President Mike Pence, Donald Trump reacts after Republicans abruptly pulled their health care bill from the House floor.

FACT CHECK: Trump Says Obamacare Is 'Exploding.' It's Not

2:10pm March 27, 2017

The Affordable Care Act, passed by Democrats during Obama's presidency, has its weaknesses, but the data show it's not at all "exploding." We have the facts behind what's going on.

The U.S. Department of Justice is one of several parts of the government that have the power to hold the president and his appointees accountable on ethics.

Who Oversees The President's Ethics? Here's Our List

11:29am March 27, 2017

As we cover conflicts of interest in the Trump administration, a question frequently arises: What parts of the government have the power to hold the president and his appointees accountable on ethics?

Washington, D.C., lawyer Jeffrey Lovitky is suing President Trump over Trump's financial disclosure forms.

Lawyer Sues Trump, Saying He'd Rather Not

10:33am March 27, 2017

by Peter Overby

"I think people are afraid to put their name on a lawsuit against the president," Jeffrey Lovitky says. "There is a sense that Donald Trump can be very difficult on people who oppose him."

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Liberal social justice organizations have received unprecedented donations since President Trump's election.

Politics & Government

'The Resistance' Faces A New Question: What To Do With All That Money

8:00am March 26, 2017

by Sam Sanders

Progressive groups like Planned Parenthood have enjoyed a fundraising bonanza since the election of Donald Trump. The challenge for these groups is to use the windfall effectively.

President Trump, left, greets House Ways And Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, the lead author of Republicans' tax reform plans, before a meeting to discuss the American Health Care Act on March 10 at the White House. Analysts say the GOP's failure to

What Failure On Obamacare Repeal Means For Tax Reform

9:18am March 25, 2017

President Trump is eager to put the health care debacle behind him and focus on tax reform, but the failure to repeal the Affordable Care Act could handicap that effort.

A view of the Trump Park Avenue building in New York. President Trump's properties have been attracting a large and generous circle of buyers, from wealthy Russians to a Chinese businesswoman, and many questions are being raised about the ethics of these

When Is A Deal Just A Deal? When Trump Sells A Property, It's Not Always Clear

4:39pm March 22, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

President Trump's properties have been attracting a large and generous circle of buyers, from wealthy Russians to a Chinese businesswoman. Many questions are being raised about the deals' ethics.

Former Donald Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, seen here last June, was paid millions of dollars to advance a pro-Russian agenda, the AP reports.

Former Trump Campaign Head Manafort Was Paid Millions By A Putin Ally, AP Says

3:12pm March 22, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Ten years ago, Paul Manafort "secretly worked for a Russian oligarch who wanted him to promote Russian interests," the AP's Chad Day tells NPR.

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Ivanka Trump arrives for a joint news conference between President Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the East Room of the White House earlier this month. Ethics experts say that Ivanka Trump's dual role as a business owner and West Wing staffer

Ivanka Trump's Move To The White House Raises Questions About Ethics

8:11pm March 21, 2017

Ethics experts say Ivanka's dual role as a business owner and West Wing adviser raises concerns about nepotism and conflict of interest. Ivanka says she will comply voluntarily with ethics rules.

A Trump rally in held in New York City on March 4. The issue of conflicts of interest doesn't seem to be registering much among President Trump's supporters.

Among Trump Supporters, Conflicts Of Interest Aren't A Top Concern

8:57am March 21, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

President Trump's decision to hold onto his many businesses while in office has generated criticism from ethics experts. But among his supporters, the issue doesn't seem to be registering much so far.

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