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As Trump faces probes into his campaign's alleged ties to Russia, some Democratic lawmakers — and a couple of GOPers — have brought up the "i word."

As Trump faces probes into his campaign's alleged ties to Russia, some Democratic lawmakers — and a couple of GOPers — have brought up the "i word."

President Donald Trump said he is "very close" to choosing a new FBI director and that Joe Lieberman is the top pick.

President Donald Trump said he is "very close" to choosing a new FBI director and that Joe Lieberman is the top pick.

As Trump faces probes into his campaign's alleged ties to Russia, some Democratic lawmakers — and a couple of GOPers — have brought up the "i word."

Trumpcare in Trump Country: The Working People Weekly List

Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s this week’s Working People Weekly List.

Trumpcare Is Already Hurting Trump Country: "The mere threat that Obamacare will be dismantled or radically changed—either by Congress or by President Trump himself—has persuaded several big insurance companies to stop selling policies or significantly raise premiums."

More Protests, Tough Questions at Shareholder Meeting of Oreo-maker Mondelez: "It was deja vu all over again at the annual shareholder meeting Wednesday for Mondelez International, a global snack food company known for brands like Oreo cookies and Ritz crackers."

Why I’m Fasting with Other Graduate Students at Yale: "Our intention is not to starve Yale out or close down discussion by inflicting violence upon ourselves. Quite the contrary: We are fasting to draw attention to Yale’s continued refusal to sit down and have a conversation with us about our union, our issues, and our contracts. This is why I joined the fast."

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Calen Firedancing, 18, is a freshman at Williams College.

Calen Firedancing, 18, is a freshman at Williams College.

Calen Firedancing, 18, is a freshman at Williams College.

Roger Ailes' tormented childhood helped fuel the rise of the man who helped yank the country's politics rightward and transformed cable news.