Despite Assault Charge, Montana GOP Candidate Wins

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Gianforte dashes Democratic hopes, wins Montana House election despite assault charge

Gianforte dashes Democratic hopes, wins Montana House election despite
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Democrats renew call for suspending Jared Kushner’s security clearance

Democrats renew call for suspending Jared Kushner's security
clearanceDemocrats renewed calls for Jared Kushner’s security clearance to be suspended amid reports he is currently under investigation as part of the FBI’s probe into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election.
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