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Trump calls Russian probe a ‘witch hunt’

President Donald Trump has blasted a probe into his team’s ties to Russia as an opposition ‘witch hunt’, defending his former top aide Michael Flynn’s decision to ask for immunity in the case. Trump’s ex-national security adviser, whose links to Russia are one focus of the investigation, has sought protection in exchange for his testimony […]

Fired Trump aide Michael Flynn wants immunity to testify on Russia allegations

President Donald Trump’s ex-national security adviser, Michael Flynn, wants immunity to testify on alleged Russian election meddling, his lawyer says. Robert Kelner says his client “has a story to tell”, but needs to guard against “unfair prosecution”. Mr Trump said that Mr Flynn was right to ask for immunity, accusing Democrats of orchestrating a “witch […]

Letter from America : Democrats planning to impeach Trump

By Ken Mufuka Because Lord Chelmsford refused the offer of Dutch scouts who were more cognisant with the bush terrain, he failed to see a Zulu force of 10 000 men sitting on their haunches a mile away from the British camp. My history teacher was dramatic. “The moral, Kenny my boy, is that arrogance […]

White House bans certain news media from briefing

The White House has barred several major broadcasters and newspapers from attending an informal press briefing. The BBC, CNN, the New York Times and others were excluded from an audience with Press Secretary Sean Spicer, with no reason given. It came hours after President Donald Trump delivered another attack on the media in a speech, […]