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White House, Dems Work The Referees In Public Battle Over Russia Probes

President Trump, his aides, investigators and congressional Democrats are anxiously trying to shape the public's impression about the fairness and validity of the never-ending Russia imbroglio.
President Donald Trump takes his seat as he meets with Republican congressional leaders at the White House in June. / NICHOLAS KAMM / Getty Images

Charges and counter-charges by the White House and top Democrats endured into Friday as the two sides continued trying to work the referees like hard-bitten NBA coaches in the playoffs.

White House aides told The Washington Post this week that President Trump has been investigating his powers to pardon aides — and even himself.

The White House also is compiling dirt on the team of lawyers and other staffers who have joined Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller in his investigation into Trump's potential connections.

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