A judge has ordered a Trump official to preserve his personal phone’s contents in the latest update in a golf course legal battle.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, seeking to help Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a tough reelection battle in Maine, is exempting some imports — including plywood sheets, packing crates and some machinery — from the 50% tariffs he slapped on $20 billion worth of Canadian products over the summer. The changes will take effect Oct. 30.

President Trump on Friday slashed tariffs on a handful of Canadian products that are used widely by Maine's agricultural industry, a move cheered by GOP Sen. Susan Collins, who is facing a tough reelection battle.

“...the policy addresses concerns that extend beyond common political divisions,” Beene said.

The Justice Department, in a highly unusual court filing, argued that confusion over candidates with similar names could taint the election result.

The Trump administration has preemptively filed a lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s US Senate election if the Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan loses in the critical contest which could decide the balance of power in the Senate.

Trump seized on reporting about Rep. Ilhan Omar's birth name and revived longstanding allegations involving her former husband.

The Justice Department has opened an inquiry into Mr. Lewandowski. President Trump has not jumped to his defense.

The Trump administration said using the DPA funding will increase refining output and lower fuel prices for Americans. Experts are skeptical.