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The White House has directed the FBI to stop conducting background checks into dozens of U.S. President Donald Trump's top ...

The White House has quietly told the FBI to halt background checks on dozens of the president's top staffers and has ...

Sometimes waiting for answers to questions prevents us from realizing opportunities in agriculture. Tracy Walder shares how saying “yes” led her to an incredible career in the CIA and FBI chasing down ...

The former Trump defense lawyer has moved quickly to align the Justice Department with the president's agenda. Critics say she should be independent ...