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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a session of the Shura Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia November 20, 2019. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters
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Trump administration considering legal immunity for Saudi crown prince in alleged assassination plot

It is common for the US to grant sovereign immunity for sitting heads of state and even foreign government officials, a step that is often justified as necessary under international law.

US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, June 18, 2019/ Reuters
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‘Transfer of presidential power won’t be delayed’ senate majority leader McConnell

Trump administration advances $10 billion defense sale to UAE, source says
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Trump administration advances $10 billion defense sale to UAE, source says

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Major carmakers sue Trump administration for imposing China tax

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Exclusive: Trump administration asks court to dismiss Big Tech's challenge to social media executive order

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) students walk on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles, California, US November 15, 2017. Photo:Reuters
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Trump administration exempts European students from coronavirus travel restrictions

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The American muddle

FILE PHOTO: White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett addresses reporters during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, US February 22, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
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White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett departing after temporary return

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Bolton hopes trump loses re-election, or country will be at risk

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US Judge rejects Trump bid to ban ex-adviser John Bolton's book

FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) are pictured during the World Health Assembly (WHA) following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Geneva, Switzerland, May 18, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
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Trump administration vows to push for 'broad reset' at WTO

US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with recovered coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients and family members in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, US, April 14, 2020/Reuters
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Americans at WHO told Trump administration about coronavirus ‘late last year’

President Donald Trump, and first lady Melania Trump, step off Air Force One upon arrival, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Trump is returning from India. Photo: AP
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Trump to detail US coronavirus efforts, Schumer seeks $8.5B