The headline news from May 20, 2017

The archive of all headlines from May 20, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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Los Angeles Times  20/May/2017 00:00:11

Trump tells Russian diplomats that firing 'nut job' Comey from FBI relieved 'great pressure.' Meanwhile, the White House does not dispute that the FBI probe now includes at least one Trump aide. NATION

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President’s Outreach Made Comey Uneasy, a Friend Says

New York Times  20/May/2017 01:00:06

President Trump told Russian officials in the Oval Office that firing James B. Comey had relieved “great pressure” on him.“He was crazy, a real nut job,” Mr. Trump said of Mr. Comey, according to a White House document.

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Trump-Russia Officials identify White House ’person of interest’ in investigation

The Guardian  20/May/2017 01:00:08

Report comes as leaked account suggests Donald Trump called James Comey ‘a real nut job’ after firing him from position as head of the FBI

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Los Angeles Times  20/May/2017 01:15:14

Trump tells Russian diplomats that firing 'nut job' Comey from FBI relieved 'great pressure.' Meanwhile, the White House does not dispute that the FBI probe now includes at least one Trump aide. Middle East

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President’s Outreach Made Comey Uneasy, a Friend Says

New York Times  20/May/2017 01:30:06

President Trump told Russian officials in the Oval Office that firing James B. Comey had relieved “great pressure” on him.In a statement, the Senate Intelligence Committee said Mr. Comey had agreed to publicly testify about his role in the investigation.

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Comey Agrees to Testify Before Senate Intel Committee

NBC News  20/May/2017 01:30:08

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Los Angeles Times  20/May/2017 02:00:13

Trump tells Russian diplomats that firing 'nut job' Comey from FBI relieved 'great pressure.' Meanwhile, the White House does not dispute that the FBI probe now includes at least one Trump aide.

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Los Angeles Times  20/May/2017 02:15:11

Former FBI Director James B. Comey agrees to testify in public to a Senate committee. Meanwhile, the White House does not dispute that the FBI probe now includes at least one Trump aide.

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President’s Outreach Made Comey Uneasy, a Friend Says

New York Times  20/May/2017 03:00:07

President Trump told Russian officials in the Oval Office that firing James B. Comey had relieved “great pressure” on him.“He was crazy, a real nut job,” Mr. Trump said of Mr. Comey, according to a White House document.

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Comey to Testify in Public Senate Hearing About Inquiry 9:06 PM ET

New York Times  20/May/2017 03:30:06

President Trump told Russian officials in the Oval Office that firing James B. Comey had relieved “great pressure” on him.“He was crazy, a real nut job,” Mr. Trump said of Mr. Comey, according to a White House document.

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Los Angeles Times  20/May/2017 03:45:07

Former FBI Director James B. Comey agrees to testify in public to a Senate committee. Meanwhile, the White House does not dispute that the FBI probe now includes at least one Trump aide.What's the 'greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history'? We asked the experts

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Los Angeles Times  20/May/2017 04:15:08

Adding to Trump’s cascading legal and political woes, the FBI investigation reached directly into the White House for the first time today.What's the 'greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history'? We asked the experts

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Comey to Testify in Public Senate Hearing About Inquiry

New York Times  20/May/2017 09:15:05

President Trump told Russian officials in the Oval Office that firing James B. Comey had relieved “great pressure” on him.“He was crazy, a real nut job,” Mr. Trump said of Mr. Comey, according to a White House document.

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President Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia at Start of First Foreign Trip

NBC News  20/May/2017 09:15:07

Trump’s First Foreign Trip

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Los Angeles Times  20/May/2017 09:15:10

Saudi’s royal family is offering an elaborate welcome to the new U.S. president, with hopes of restoring ties that became increasingly strained during the Obama administration.

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Comey to Testify in Senate Hearing

New York Times  20/May/2017 09:30:05

President Trump told Russian officials in the Oval Office that firing James B. Comey had relieved “great pressure” on him.“He was crazy, a real nut job,” Mr. Trump said of Mr. Comey, according to a White House document.

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President Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia on First Foreign Trip

NBC News  20/May/2017 09:30:06

Trump’s First Foreign Trip

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Los Angeles Times  20/May/2017 09:30:09

Saudi’s royal family is offering an elaborate welcome to the new U.S. president, with hopes of restoring ties that became increasingly strained during the Obama administration.Why Gulf Arab leaders are welcoming Trump’s transactional foreign policy

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Trump Gets Royal Saudi Treatment at Start of Foreign Trip

NBC News  20/May/2017 10:00:11

Trump’s First Foreign Trip

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Trump-Russia inquiry Comey to testify as more revelations pile pressure on Trump

The Guardian  20/May/2017 11:00:10

Ex-FBI chief to tell Senate committee about campaign inquiry role, as president reportedly described him to Russians as ‘nut job’

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Trump-Russia inquiry Comey to testify as more revelations pile pressure on Donald Trump

The Guardian  20/May/2017 11:15:07

Ex-FBI chief to tell Senate committee about campaign inquiry role, as president reportedly described him to Russians as ‘nut job’

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Jets, Princes and Prancing Horses: Trump Gets Royal Treatment in Saudi Arabia

NBC News  20/May/2017 13:30:07

Trump’s First Foreign Trip

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Saudi Arabia Trump kicks off first international trip after rollercoaster week

The Guardian  20/May/2017 14:30:08

Trump will hope for positive headlines around the world, but Republicans will have fitful nights fearing the president’s next missteps – or impeachment

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Los Angeles Times  20/May/2017 15:00:12

Adding to Trump’s cascading legal and political woes, the FBI investigation reaches directly into the White House for the first time with a report that an unnamed Trump aide is under federal scrutiny.What's the 'greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history'? We asked the experts

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Los Angeles Times  20/May/2017 16:30:11

Trump arrived in Riyadh to begin an eight-day foreign tour that will test the new administration’s capacity to manage complex international diplomacy and a growing political crisis at home.Why Gulf Arab leaders are welcoming Trump’s transactional foreign policy

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Los Angeles Times  20/May/2017 17:00:12

Trump arrived in Riyadh to begin an eight-day foreign tour that will test the new administration’s capacity to manage complex international diplomacy and a growing political crisis at home.

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Saudi leaders hail Trump visit as ’reset of regional order’

The Guardian  20/May/2017 18:15:10

Saudi officials claim US president’s visit, which was accompanied by military deals worth $110bn, eases tensions between two nations

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Saudi leaders hail Trump visit as ‘reset of regional order’

The Guardian  20/May/2017 18:45:06

Saudi officials claim US president’s visit, which was accompanied by military deals worth $110bn, eases tensions between two nations

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Killing C.I.A. Informants, China Crippled U.S. Spying

New York Times  20/May/2017 19:00:07

China killed or jailed at least 18 C.I.A. informants between 2010 and 2012, former American officials said.The effort was described as one of the worst intelligence breaches in decades, and the debate over how it happened remains unresolved.

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Conservative Media’s Very Different Take on Trump and Russia

NBC News  20/May/2017 19:00:08

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Los Angeles Times  20/May/2017 21:15:08

Column: How can Trump ask me for money when he despises everything my state stands for and says we’re out of control, just because half the population is undocumented? Politics

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Los Angeles Times  20/May/2017 23:45:09

Column: How can Trump ask me for money when he despises everything my state stands for and says we’re out of control, just because half the population is undocumented? Sports

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