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Things to know about Jeff Sessions on eve of Senate hearing
- June 13, 2017
Multiple reports have cited sources saying that central to that split was Trump's belief that Sessions should never have recused himself from overseeing the Russian Federation probe. Lankford said Sessions' testimony Tuesday will help flesh out the truth of Comey's allegations, including Sessions' presence at the White House in February when Trump asked to speak to Comey alone. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Multiple reports have cited sources saying that central to that split was Trump's belief that Sessions should never have recused himself from overseeing the Russian Federation probe. Lankford said Sessions' testimony Tuesday will help flesh out the truth of Comey's allegations, including Sessions' presence at the White House in February when Trump asked to speak to Comey alone. (more...)
Golden State Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers to win NBA title
- June 13, 2017
The Warriors, who beat Cleveland in the 2015 Finals only to lose to them a year ago after squandering a 3-1 series lead, went a record-setting 15-1 in the playoffs, their only loss coming in Game Four of the best-of-seven championship. This is the third straight year the Warriors and Cavs faced off in the Finals. "I need to sit down and figure this thing out", James said, according to ESPN's Rachel Nichols . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The Warriors, who beat Cleveland in the 2015 Finals only to lose to them a year ago after squandering a 3-1 series lead, went a record-setting 15-1 in the playoffs, their only loss coming in Game Four of the best-of-seven championship. This is the third straight year the Warriors and Cavs faced off in the Finals. "I need to sit down and figure this thing out", James said, according to ESPN's Rachel Nichols . (more...)
State of Origin: Johnathan Thurston and Billy Slater back for Queensland
- June 13, 2017
While Holmes is a rookie on the Origin stage he's won a premiership and played for Australia so that's a tick along with Thurston and Slater. "For us being back in Sydney I think will be a good thing for us, riding the wave of support from our fans, it's something players haven't had for a while". (more...)
- June 13, 2017
While Holmes is a rookie on the Origin stage he's won a premiership and played for Australia so that's a tick along with Thurston and Slater. "For us being back in Sydney I think will be a good thing for us, riding the wave of support from our fans, it's something players haven't had for a while". (more...)
Trump Welcomes Romanian President To White House
- June 13, 2017
Sanders knows better than most that Trump can not be taken at his word. President Donald Trump's private lawyer will reportedly file a complaint against former FBI Director James Comey after Comey said Thursday he orchestrated the leak of a memo he wrote after talking with Trump. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Sanders knows better than most that Trump can not be taken at his word. President Donald Trump's private lawyer will reportedly file a complaint against former FBI Director James Comey after Comey said Thursday he orchestrated the leak of a memo he wrote after talking with Trump. (more...)
Schiff says firing Mueller would echo Watergate
- June 13, 2017
And you wonder if - it's unusual to me, and I've done a lot of cases for 40 years of practicing law nearly, and at the highest levels including the Supreme Court - that you have a situation, I think this is unprecedented, where the testimony was reviewed", Sekulow said. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
And you wonder if - it's unusual to me, and I've done a lot of cases for 40 years of practicing law nearly, and at the highest levels including the Supreme Court - that you have a situation, I think this is unprecedented, where the testimony was reviewed", Sekulow said. (more...)
AG Jeff Sessions' testimony will be public, Senate committee says
- June 13, 2017
The attorney general had originally been scheduled on Tuesday to testify before the Senate and House Appropriations subcommittees about the Justice Department's budget. "I don't understand why the president just doesn't clear this matter up once and for all", said Collins, referring to the existence of any recordings. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The attorney general had originally been scheduled on Tuesday to testify before the Senate and House Appropriations subcommittees about the Justice Department's budget. "I don't understand why the president just doesn't clear this matter up once and for all", said Collins, referring to the existence of any recordings. (more...)
Attorney General Sessions Will Testify in Open Hearing Amid Russia Probe
- June 13, 2017
The Justice Department on Thursday defended Mr Sessions, saying that shortly after being sworn in as attorney general , he began consulting with department officials to determine if he should recuse himself from any matters relate to the presidential campaigns. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The Justice Department on Thursday defended Mr Sessions, saying that shortly after being sworn in as attorney general , he began consulting with department officials to determine if he should recuse himself from any matters relate to the presidential campaigns. (more...)
Sessions to testify before Senate intelligence panel
- June 13, 2017
It is unclear whether the upcoming intelligence committee hearing will be open or closed. In your statement, you said that you and the Federal Bureau of Investigation leadership team decided not to discuss the president's actions with Attorney General Sessions, even though he had not recused himself . (more...)
- June 13, 2017
It is unclear whether the upcoming intelligence committee hearing will be open or closed. In your statement, you said that you and the Federal Bureau of Investigation leadership team decided not to discuss the president's actions with Attorney General Sessions, even though he had not recused himself . (more...)
May to meet DUP leader to secure minority government deal
- June 13, 2017
The prime minister is said to have told MPs at the Conservative backbench 1922 Committee that she planned to remain as leader of the party. May looked set to face criticism and anger from Conservative MPs at a private meeting in parliament over her handling of an election that lost the party its parliamentary majority. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The prime minister is said to have told MPs at the Conservative backbench 1922 Committee that she planned to remain as leader of the party. May looked set to face criticism and anger from Conservative MPs at a private meeting in parliament over her handling of an election that lost the party its parliamentary majority. (more...)
Kellyanne Conway's Husband Breaks Silence And Condemns Trump's Twitter Habits
- June 13, 2017
Trump tweeted out today saying: "That's right, we need a TRAVEL BAN for certain risky countries, not some politically correct term that won't help us protect our people!" Trump also seemingly put to rest a debate on what his executive order should be called, particularly after his administration insisted it is not a travel ban. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Trump tweeted out today saying: "That's right, we need a TRAVEL BAN for certain risky countries, not some politically correct term that won't help us protect our people!" Trump also seemingly put to rest a debate on what his executive order should be called, particularly after his administration insisted it is not a travel ban. (more...)
I'll tweet about my grandchild, says repentant Zille
- June 13, 2017
She said she "apologise unreservedly to the South African public who were offended by this tweet and my subsequent explanation of it". He said that after engaging with Zille, she had realised how insensitive and hurtful her tweets were. Zille defiantly continued to defend her comments and declined an initial request by Maimane to "tender an unconditional apology to the people of South Africa". (more...)
- June 13, 2017
She said she "apologise unreservedly to the South African public who were offended by this tweet and my subsequent explanation of it". He said that after engaging with Zille, she had realised how insensitive and hurtful her tweets were. Zille defiantly continued to defend her comments and declined an initial request by Maimane to "tender an unconditional apology to the people of South Africa". (more...)
Philippine airstrike kills 11 soldiers in Marawi friendly fire
- June 13, 2017
Sunday's ceasefire was initially reached following a meeting last week between President Rodrigo Duterte and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the nation's biggest rebel organization which offered to broker a halt in hostilities using contacts with the fighters in Marawi , Adiong told dzBB radio. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Sunday's ceasefire was initially reached following a meeting last week between President Rodrigo Duterte and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the nation's biggest rebel organization which offered to broker a halt in hostilities using contacts with the fighters in Marawi , Adiong told dzBB radio. (more...)
Sen. Mark Warner calls alleged Trump pressure on Comey "unthinkable"
- June 13, 2017
It is possible that the Trump White House could try to raise executive privilege claims in arguing that any conversations with the president could not be discussed publicly. Has the White House cooperated? "Clearly, it would be very, very troubling if the president of the United States is interfering in investigations that affect potentially the president and his closest associates", said Sen. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
It is possible that the Trump White House could try to raise executive privilege claims in arguing that any conversations with the president could not be discussed publicly. Has the White House cooperated? "Clearly, it would be very, very troubling if the president of the United States is interfering in investigations that affect potentially the president and his closest associates", said Sen. (more...)
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Will Testify Publicly Before Senate Intelligence Committee
- June 13, 2017
Members of the committee are likely to ask Sessions about a possible third undisclosed meeting that is now under investigation, according to media reports . "It depends on the scope of the questions", White House press secretary Sean Spicer said, but wouldn't elaborate. Sessions wants to respond to some of the questions Comey raised about his conduct. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Members of the committee are likely to ask Sessions about a possible third undisclosed meeting that is now under investigation, according to media reports . "It depends on the scope of the questions", White House press secretary Sean Spicer said, but wouldn't elaborate. Sessions wants to respond to some of the questions Comey raised about his conduct. (more...)
Dennis Rodman Returns To North Korea
- June 13, 2017
Flamboyant former NBA star Dennis Rodman is expected to arrive in Pyongyang on June 13, U.S. media reported , with the heavily-tattooed former player apparently set for another round of his controversial "basketball diplomacy". It was supposedly a birthday gift for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un who is said to be a big basketball fan. The North has occasionally jailed United States citizens on charges ranging from hostile acts to illegal entry, and released them only after ... (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Flamboyant former NBA star Dennis Rodman is expected to arrive in Pyongyang on June 13, U.S. media reported , with the heavily-tattooed former player apparently set for another round of his controversial "basketball diplomacy". It was supposedly a birthday gift for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un who is said to be a big basketball fan. The North has occasionally jailed United States citizens on charges ranging from hostile acts to illegal entry, and released them only after ... (more...)
Qatar crisis to speed the rise of Asia's spot LNG trade
- June 13, 2017
Gas is being distributed among all provinces according to the constitution, he said. He said there had been 98 oil and gas discoveries during tenure of the present government and so far 944 million cubic feet of gas had been added to the system. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Gas is being distributed among all provinces according to the constitution, he said. He said there had been 98 oil and gas discoveries during tenure of the present government and so far 944 million cubic feet of gas had been added to the system. (more...)
Virginia honors pair who challenged interracial marriage ban
- June 13, 2017
They were convicted and sentenced to one year in jail, with the sentence suspended "on the condition that they leave Virginia". Monday marked the 50th anniversary of Loving v. In 2015, a novel, "L'amour des Loving " which means " The Love of the Lovings " was released by the French journalist Gilles Biassette. Mildred never remarried and died in 2008 at the age of 69. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
They were convicted and sentenced to one year in jail, with the sentence suspended "on the condition that they leave Virginia". Monday marked the 50th anniversary of Loving v. In 2015, a novel, "L'amour des Loving " which means " The Love of the Lovings " was released by the French journalist Gilles Biassette. Mildred never remarried and died in 2008 at the age of 69. (more...)
Sessions Expected to Face Sharp Questioning in Senate
- June 13, 2017
Trump has denied Comey's version of events. Senators are expected to hone in on Comey's recounting of a February 14 White House meeting where Trump pressed the director to drop the FBI's inquiry into national security adviser Michael Flynn. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Trump has denied Comey's version of events. Senators are expected to hone in on Comey's recounting of a February 14 White House meeting where Trump pressed the director to drop the FBI's inquiry into national security adviser Michael Flynn. (more...)
Canada's Trudeau denies he wants G20 to drop Paris pact mention
- June 13, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declined to endorse an worldwide statement backing the Paris Agreement on climate change in order to "appease" U.S. French environment minister Nicolas Hulot stayed home to focus on National Assembly elections on Sunday. Canadian Environment Minister Catherine McKenna echoed that Monday and pledged to move ahead with USA governors, mayors and executives who still support the accord. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declined to endorse an worldwide statement backing the Paris Agreement on climate change in order to "appease" U.S. French environment minister Nicolas Hulot stayed home to focus on National Assembly elections on Sunday. Canadian Environment Minister Catherine McKenna echoed that Monday and pledged to move ahead with USA governors, mayors and executives who still support the accord. (more...)
Lincoln County authorities search for 4 escaped jail inmates
- June 13, 2017
The escapees were identified as Jeremy Tyson Irvin, 31; Brian Allen Moody, 23; Sonny Baker, 41; and Trey Glenn Goodnight, 27. In late March, Moody and Baker escaped through the same ventilation system, but were found and returned to the prison within several days. (more...)
- June 13, 2017
The escapees were identified as Jeremy Tyson Irvin, 31; Brian Allen Moody, 23; Sonny Baker, 41; and Trey Glenn Goodnight, 27. In late March, Moody and Baker escaped through the same ventilation system, but were found and returned to the prison within several days. (more...)
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