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Sean Spicer: White House is no longer taking questions on Trump and Russia

The White House said on Wednesday it will no longer answer questions about the ongoing investigations into Donald Trump’s alleged links to Russia.

James Comey, fired by Trump as director of the FBI, is reportedly due to testify to a congressional committee as early as next week.

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Kasowitz is Trump’s longtime lawyer and has represented him in property deals, divorce cases and fraud allegations at Trump University.

The White House made the announcement about its new policy on Russia questions just before the House intelligence committee issued subpoenas related to its Russia investigation.

As the room erupted in shouts and sarcastic comments, Spicer smiled briefly but ploughed on to the next question.

At 12.06am on Wednesday, Trump wrote: “Despite the constant negative press covfefe”, triggering a torrent of jokes on Twitter. »

JRR Tolkien book Beren and Lúthien published after 100 years

Authored by bbc.co.uk

A new book by Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien is going on sale - 100 years after it was first conceived.

The book features illustrations by Alan Lee, who won an Academy Award for his work on Peter Jackson's film trilogy.

It is being published on Thursday by HarperCollins on the 10th anniversary of the last Middle Earth book, The Children of Húrin. »

US Air Force vet gets 35 years prison for trying to join ISIS

Authored by cnn.com

(CNN) A US Air Force veteran convicted for attempting to join ISIS was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years in prison.

Pugh, a convert to Islam, served in the Air Force from 1986 to 1990, according to the Justice Department.

It's good for the world to see that in this country, you get a trial by jury," Creizman said. »

Senator: EpiPen Manufacturer Ripped Off the US Government for $1.27 Billion

Authored by gizmodo.com

Because there’s no generic alternative, EpiPen manufacturer Mylan just keeps jacking up the price and ripping off patients.

They also seem to have ripped off the government.

Back in October, Mylan agreed to pay the US government $465 million without admitting any wrongdoing. »

Hero dad raises $40,000 to stop Seattle public schools from shaming poor children

Authored by rawstory.com

A Seattle man who was disturbed by local schools shaming poor kids who can’t pay for their lunches has raised $40,000 to help pay off their “lunch debts.”.

“As a parent and graduate of the Seattle Public Schools, I am trying to help ease the burden of these families and make sure these children get to eat a nutritious meal each day at school,” Lew wrote on his fundraising website.

I am sure these children feel the same!”. »