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May starts DUP talks in bid to keep power
- June 15, 2017
Responding following the re-election of John Bercow as Commons Speaker, Mr Corbyn told MPs: "It is customary on these occasions to congratulate the returning Prime Minister - and I absolutely do so". She is now seeking an alliance with a hardline unionist party in Northern Ireland to cling on to power. Even the idea of an alliance is complicated, however. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Responding following the re-election of John Bercow as Commons Speaker, Mr Corbyn told MPs: "It is customary on these occasions to congratulate the returning Prime Minister - and I absolutely do so". She is now seeking an alliance with a hardline unionist party in Northern Ireland to cling on to power. Even the idea of an alliance is complicated, however. (more...)
Congressman shot at baseball practice is avid sports fan
- June 15, 2017
They demanded a nationwide concealed carry law that would let someone permitted to carry in one state also carry elsewhere in the U.S. The Boston Daily Globe described the inaugural game in 1909 as "brewing for weeks", according to the History, Art & Archives for the U.S. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
They demanded a nationwide concealed carry law that would let someone permitted to carry in one state also carry elsewhere in the U.S. The Boston Daily Globe described the inaugural game in 1909 as "brewing for weeks", according to the History, Art & Archives for the U.S. (more...)
Golden State Warriors Reclaim NBA Championship Title
- June 15, 2017
At his postgame media conference, James was asked if he felt happy for his friend winning his first National Basketball Association championship. "So, I just told myself I'm not going to worry about the officials". Early in the second half, the Cavaliers managed to narrow the Warriors lead, but were never able to draw level. Led by LeBron James' game-high 41 points, the Cavaliers hung within 108-102 with 8:29 to play on a 3-pointer by Kyle Korver. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
At his postgame media conference, James was asked if he felt happy for his friend winning his first National Basketball Association championship. "So, I just told myself I'm not going to worry about the officials". Early in the second half, the Cavaliers managed to narrow the Warriors lead, but were never able to draw level. Led by LeBron James' game-high 41 points, the Cavaliers hung within 108-102 with 8:29 to play on a 3-pointer by Kyle Korver. (more...)
Five takeaways from Jeff Sessions' testimony to senators
- June 15, 2017
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington , Tuesday, June 13, 2017, before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the Justice Department's fiscal 2018 budget. "And that's troubling to me, I've got to tell you". But he angrily denounced such claims as "secret innuendo", a likely reference to media accounts of a closed-door briefing lawmakers had last week with Comey that suggested the Federal Bureau of Investigation had been looking into whether ... (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington , Tuesday, June 13, 2017, before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the Justice Department's fiscal 2018 budget. "And that's troubling to me, I've got to tell you". But he angrily denounced such claims as "secret innuendo", a likely reference to media accounts of a closed-door briefing lawmakers had last week with Comey that suggested the Federal Bureau of Investigation had been looking into whether ... (more...)
Jeff Sessions: I Did Not Recuse Myself From Defending My Honor
- June 15, 2017
Dianne Feinstein about whether he spoke with President Donald Trump about Comey's firing, Sessions said: "I'm not able to discuss or confirm or deny the nature of private conversations that I may have had with the president on this subject or others". (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Dianne Feinstein about whether he spoke with President Donald Trump about Comey's firing, Sessions said: "I'm not able to discuss or confirm or deny the nature of private conversations that I may have had with the president on this subject or others". (more...)
Top US Republican 'critical' after shooting
- June 15, 2017
The gunman, identified by a senior U.S. official as James Hodgkinson from IL, died of his injuries. As of Wednesday afternoon, Scalise was in critical condition, according to MedStar Washington Hospital Center . "But I - we speak for each other in saying that we send our thoughts and prayers to our colleague, Steve Scalise". Personally, we have our Italian-American connection, so as soon as I heard his name, I was filled with concern as I would be for anyone here, but we had that ... (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The gunman, identified by a senior U.S. official as James Hodgkinson from IL, died of his injuries. As of Wednesday afternoon, Scalise was in critical condition, according to MedStar Washington Hospital Center . "But I - we speak for each other in saying that we send our thoughts and prayers to our colleague, Steve Scalise". Personally, we have our Italian-American connection, so as soon as I heard his name, I was filled with concern as I would be for anyone here, but we had that ... (more...)
Tory and DUP deal must be opposed, says Gerry Adams
- June 15, 2017
Seeking to avoid a second election that could deepen Britain's worst political turmoil since last June's shock vote to leave the EU, Ms May edged closer to a deal to get support of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP ). Sinn Fein and the DUP dominate Northern Irish politics, with the two parties winning seven and 10 seats, respectively, from a total of 18 in the province. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Seeking to avoid a second election that could deepen Britain's worst political turmoil since last June's shock vote to leave the EU, Ms May edged closer to a deal to get support of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP ). Sinn Fein and the DUP dominate Northern Irish politics, with the two parties winning seven and 10 seats, respectively, from a total of 18 in the province. (more...)
President Trump now under investigation for possible obstruction of justice, WAPO reports
- June 15, 2017
Until now, it was examining Russia's alleged efforts to tilt last November's presidential election Mr Trump's way and whether the winner's campaign was involved in any way. James Comey , during his recent Senate testimony , refused to directly answer whether he believed Donald Trump had obstructed justice. Trump disputed, though, Comey's assertion he had asked for a pledge of loyalty. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Until now, it was examining Russia's alleged efforts to tilt last November's presidential election Mr Trump's way and whether the winner's campaign was involved in any way. James Comey , during his recent Senate testimony , refused to directly answer whether he believed Donald Trump had obstructed justice. Trump disputed, though, Comey's assertion he had asked for a pledge of loyalty. (more...)
Trump considering 'terminating' Russian Federation probe leader
- June 15, 2017
Special counsel Robert Mueller is investigating US President Donald Trump for possible obstruction of justice , The Washington Post has reported. He said Attorney General Jeff Sessions is not involved in the Russian Federation probe and has not been briefed on it since his recusal. Trump's fans, of course, continue to believe that the big scandal isn't Trump's likely obstruction of justice, but the fact that this stuff has been leaked. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Special counsel Robert Mueller is investigating US President Donald Trump for possible obstruction of justice , The Washington Post has reported. He said Attorney General Jeff Sessions is not involved in the Russian Federation probe and has not been briefed on it since his recusal. Trump's fans, of course, continue to believe that the big scandal isn't Trump's likely obstruction of justice, but the fact that this stuff has been leaked. (more...)
Britain's Brexit minister says May not a 'dead woman walking'
- June 15, 2017
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier met senior British Brexit official Oliver Robbins in Brussels to discuss arrangements such as dates and the sequencing of talks once they do actually get started. May has dismissed calls to resign following the dismal election result after calling a vote three years early, in the hope of bolstering her slim majority ahead of Brexit talks starting this month. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier met senior British Brexit official Oliver Robbins in Brussels to discuss arrangements such as dates and the sequencing of talks once they do actually get started. May has dismissed calls to resign following the dismal election result after calling a vote three years early, in the hope of bolstering her slim majority ahead of Brexit talks starting this month. (more...)
Paper says Mueller probe looking at obstruction
- June 15, 2017
The meeting comes a day after lawmakers questioned Justice Department officials about the probe and Mueller's independence, and after a friend of Trump said the White House was considering firing Mueller . Mueller met Wednesday with the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee in an effort to ensure their investigations don't conflict. The NSA told the Post in a statement that it intends to "fully cooperate with the special counsel". (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The meeting comes a day after lawmakers questioned Justice Department officials about the probe and Mueller's independence, and after a friend of Trump said the White House was considering firing Mueller . Mueller met Wednesday with the leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee in an effort to ensure their investigations don't conflict. The NSA told the Post in a statement that it intends to "fully cooperate with the special counsel". (more...)
No plan to sack Russian Federation probe head Mueller: US justice official
- June 15, 2017
Mueller or have begun making the case for doing so. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich led one line of attack with a tweet that said "Republicans are delusional if they think the special counsel is going to be fair". Trump said he felt "vindicated" by Comey's testimony . "I also recognize the gravity of the committee's current investigation and the need for the American people to be presented the facts, so that they might make their own judgments". (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Mueller or have begun making the case for doing so. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich led one line of attack with a tweet that said "Republicans are delusional if they think the special counsel is going to be fair". Trump said he felt "vindicated" by Comey's testimony . "I also recognize the gravity of the committee's current investigation and the need for the American people to be presented the facts, so that they might make their own judgments". (more...)
U.S. carries out historic ballistic missile intercept
- June 15, 2017
A ground-based interceptor was then launched from a silo on VAFB, and its exo-atmospheric kill vehicle intercepted and destroyed the target in a direct collision, the US reports . If the United States faced a wave of incoming ballistic missiles, he added, "someone would have to make a decision on which one to take out or not". The missile defense trial came a day after North Korea test-fired yet another ballistic missile, the latest in a series of launches that have ratcheted up ... (more...)
- June 15, 2017
A ground-based interceptor was then launched from a silo on VAFB, and its exo-atmospheric kill vehicle intercepted and destroyed the target in a direct collision, the US reports . If the United States faced a wave of incoming ballistic missiles, he added, "someone would have to make a decision on which one to take out or not". The missile defense trial came a day after North Korea test-fired yet another ballistic missile, the latest in a series of launches that have ratcheted up ... (more...)
UK's May faces calls to soften Brexit as political limbo drags on
- June 15, 2017
Mrs May was attempting to thrash out a pact with Mrs Foster at a meeting in Downing Street to prevent the collapse of her administration. He said there was a danger the government will not look "impartial" if it is "locked into a parliamentary deal" with the Northern Irish Party. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Mrs May was attempting to thrash out a pact with Mrs Foster at a meeting in Downing Street to prevent the collapse of her administration. He said there was a danger the government will not look "impartial" if it is "locked into a parliamentary deal" with the Northern Irish Party. (more...)
United States confirms high-level visit to N. Korea behind student's release
- June 15, 2017
An American college student has arrived in OH after being released by North Korea, where he was serving a 15-year prison term with hard labor for alleged anti-state acts. However, it must do so without making the kind of outlandish concessions that the Obama administration made as a matter of course to secure the release of US citizens held by Iran. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
An American college student has arrived in OH after being released by North Korea, where he was serving a 15-year prison term with hard labor for alleged anti-state acts. However, it must do so without making the kind of outlandish concessions that the Obama administration made as a matter of course to secure the release of US citizens held by Iran. (more...)
Sessions Says in Letter He'll Address Senate Intelligence Panel
- June 15, 2017
Comey's testimony raised questions about Sessions' engagements with Russian Federation and his involvement in Comey's firing despite Sessions' recusal from the Russian Federation investigation, which Comey was leading. The following day, Sessions recused himself from the Russian Federation probe, and several top Democrats, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, demanded he resign. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Comey's testimony raised questions about Sessions' engagements with Russian Federation and his involvement in Comey's firing despite Sessions' recusal from the Russian Federation investigation, which Comey was leading. The following day, Sessions recused himself from the Russian Federation probe, and several top Democrats, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, demanded he resign. (more...)
Local lawmakers respond to baseball practice shooting
- June 15, 2017
The shooter, who has since died from gun battle with police, has been identified as James T. Hodgkinson . At least five people including Scalise were hospitalized following the attack. The shooting appeared to be a " deliberate attack ", congressional and law enforcement sources said. The White House said Trump has spoken with Scalise's Chief of Staff, as well as the Chief of the Capitol Police, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan , and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The shooter, who has since died from gun battle with police, has been identified as James T. Hodgkinson . At least five people including Scalise were hospitalized following the attack. The shooting appeared to be a " deliberate attack ", congressional and law enforcement sources said. The White House said Trump has spoken with Scalise's Chief of Staff, as well as the Chief of the Capitol Police, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan , and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. (more...)
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions denies links to Russian Federation in Senate testimony
- June 15, 2017
Angus King asked a number of questions about the basis for Sessions' refusal to answer questions. The attorney general was forced to recuse himself in March from the federal investigation into Russian interference in the USA election after media reports that he twice met with Kislyak during the 2016 campaign and did not disclose that to the Senate during his confirmation hearing in January. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Angus King asked a number of questions about the basis for Sessions' refusal to answer questions. The attorney general was forced to recuse himself in March from the federal investigation into Russian interference in the USA election after media reports that he twice met with Kislyak during the 2016 campaign and did not disclose that to the Senate during his confirmation hearing in January. (more...)
Sanders 'sickened,' shooter possibly linked to '16 campaign
- June 15, 2017
James Hodgkinson , a home inspector from Belleville, Illinois, died at a hospital in Washington, D.C., following a shootout with Capitol Police at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia. According to his Facebook page, Hodgkinson's favorite shows include political shows, Politics Nation with Al Sharpton, The Rachel Maddow Show and Last Week with John Oliver among others. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
James Hodgkinson , a home inspector from Belleville, Illinois, died at a hospital in Washington, D.C., following a shootout with Capitol Police at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia. According to his Facebook page, Hodgkinson's favorite shows include political shows, Politics Nation with Al Sharpton, The Rachel Maddow Show and Last Week with John Oliver among others. (more...)
Gunman kills three, self at San Francisco UPS facility
- June 15, 2017
Sen. A police "contact team" soon found him armed with an assault pistol, the assistant chief said. Then they found the gunman, who killed himself. Antonio Salic told CNN he was working in a house across from the UPS building when he heard shots fired. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Sen. A police "contact team" soon found him armed with an assault pistol, the assistant chief said. Then they found the gunman, who killed himself. Antonio Salic told CNN he was working in a house across from the UPS building when he heard shots fired. (more...)
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