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Special Counsel Mueller Reportedly Looking Into Obstruction of Justice by Trump
- June 15, 2017
Then Donald Trump himself seemed to indicate that the FBI's probe into his campaign's links with Russian Federation was on his mind when he made a decision to fire Comey. "I'm not a flak for the White House". The comments come amid reports that the special counsel is seeking to interview intelligence officials who reportedly were asked by Trump to help tamp down the notion of any Trump campaign collusion with the Russians. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Then Donald Trump himself seemed to indicate that the FBI's probe into his campaign's links with Russian Federation was on his mind when he made a decision to fire Comey. "I'm not a flak for the White House". The comments come amid reports that the special counsel is seeking to interview intelligence officials who reportedly were asked by Trump to help tamp down the notion of any Trump campaign collusion with the Russians. (more...)
Neighbors call GOP shooter a 'radical nut' who was 'reckless' with firearms
- June 15, 2017
Sanders issued a two-paragraph statement on Wednesday's shooting at a baseball practice for Republican lawmakers, and read it almost verbatim on the Senate floor. "This horrendous act of violence is not some kind of unusual aberration for this area where, it appears, threats and acts of violence are part of the political climate", Sanders said in his January 2011 email, just days after the shooting. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Sanders issued a two-paragraph statement on Wednesday's shooting at a baseball practice for Republican lawmakers, and read it almost verbatim on the Senate floor. "This horrendous act of violence is not some kind of unusual aberration for this area where, it appears, threats and acts of violence are part of the political climate", Sanders said in his January 2011 email, just days after the shooting. (more...)
US Rep. Barton, sons witness shootings
- June 15, 2017
He said that he and his GOP colleagues had felt hopeless as the gunfire continued and they saw Scalise alone and hit out on the field. "The three weren't shot". There's a chance this could take us to a more positive place. Palmer said players all gave a police report. "I could have been there", said Barletta, who represents Pennsylvania's 11th district. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
He said that he and his GOP colleagues had felt hopeless as the gunfire continued and they saw Scalise alone and hit out on the field. "The three weren't shot". There's a chance this could take us to a more positive place. Palmer said players all gave a police report. "I could have been there", said Barletta, who represents Pennsylvania's 11th district. (more...)
Trump 'under investigation' by special counsel
- June 15, 2017
According to the Post report , senior USA intelligence officials have agreed to be interviewed by investigators working for the special counsel . Robert Mueller , who is carrying out a probe into potential Russian interference in the U.S. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
According to the Post report , senior USA intelligence officials have agreed to be interviewed by investigators working for the special counsel . Robert Mueller , who is carrying out a probe into potential Russian interference in the U.S. (more...)
Robert Mueller investigating Donald Trump for possible obstruction of justice
- June 15, 2017
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. "When I chose to just do it, I said to myself, I said "You know, this Russian Federation thing with Trump and Russian Federation is a made up story, it's an excuse by the Democrats for having lost an election that they should've won", Mr Trump told NBC. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
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. "When I chose to just do it, I said to myself, I said "You know, this Russian Federation thing with Trump and Russian Federation is a made up story, it's an excuse by the Democrats for having lost an election that they should've won", Mr Trump told NBC. (more...)
House GOP Leader Shot, Others Injured
- June 15, 2017
White House press secretary Sean Spicer says the Trumps met with Scalise's wife Jennifer at the congressman's bedside, and with his doctors. The Trumps gave flowers to both families. Barth posted a status to Facebook after he was stable: "I got shot this morning at the baseball fields but I am in the hospital and okay". Congressional and law enforcement sources described it as a "deliberate attack". (more...)
- June 15, 2017
White House press secretary Sean Spicer says the Trumps met with Scalise's wife Jennifer at the congressman's bedside, and with his doctors. The Trumps gave flowers to both families. Barth posted a status to Facebook after he was stable: "I got shot this morning at the baseball fields but I am in the hospital and okay". Congressional and law enforcement sources described it as a "deliberate attack". (more...)
Rodman begins sightseeing on NKorea trip he hopes opens door
- June 15, 2017
However, the airline can not fly to the European Union, which has banned it on safety grounds, and the United States prevents citizens from legally conducting business with the carrier. They said they were told he has been in a coma since his trial, when he was last seen in public, and they had learned of this only one week ago. "At the moment, we're just treating this like he's been in an accident". (more...)
- June 15, 2017
However, the airline can not fly to the European Union, which has banned it on safety grounds, and the United States prevents citizens from legally conducting business with the carrier. They said they were told he has been in a coma since his trial, when he was last seen in public, and they had learned of this only one week ago. "At the moment, we're just treating this like he's been in an accident". (more...)
Rep. DeSantis Came Face-To-Face With Gunman Before Alexandria Shooting
- June 15, 2017
Duncan described the man, later identified as 66-year-old James T. Hodgkinson from Belleville, Illinois, as appearing just like "a normal resident" with a "reddish colored shirt on and didn't have a bag or anything I noticed, nothing out of the ordinary". (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Duncan described the man, later identified as 66-year-old James T. Hodgkinson from Belleville, Illinois, as appearing just like "a normal resident" with a "reddish colored shirt on and didn't have a bag or anything I noticed, nothing out of the ordinary". (more...)
May apologises to own MPs for election 'mess'
- June 15, 2017
Ratings agency Moody's and Irish Prime Minister-designate Leo Varadkar also said the election made the opportunity of a "Soft Brexit " more likely, but Davis downplayed the chances of Britain staying in the single market . They hope to force May to make concessions on immigration, the customs union and the single market, the newspaper reported on Tuesday. Next Monday has also been scheduled for the launch of Brexit talks between the Government and the other 27 European Union nations. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Ratings agency Moody's and Irish Prime Minister-designate Leo Varadkar also said the election made the opportunity of a "Soft Brexit " more likely, but Davis downplayed the chances of Britain staying in the single market . They hope to force May to make concessions on immigration, the customs union and the single market, the newspaper reported on Tuesday. Next Monday has also been scheduled for the launch of Brexit talks between the Government and the other 27 European Union nations. (more...)
Vladimir Putin denounces US Senate sanctions, says it only made Russia stronger
- June 15, 2017
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday for new sanctions to punish Russian Federation for its alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, and to force President Donald Trump to get Congress' approval before easing any existing sanctions. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday for new sanctions to punish Russian Federation for its alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, and to force President Donald Trump to get Congress' approval before easing any existing sanctions. (more...)
Family of freed student adjusting to "different reality"
- June 15, 2017
Warmbier said that North Korea's regime had "brutalized and terrorized" his son for more than a year, and that he's happy Otto Warmbier is now home. Foreigners who have been detained or imprisoned in North Korea, such as United States missionary Kenneth Bae, have later said they endured long hours of strenuous work, health problems, and verbal and emotional abuse by their captors. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Warmbier said that North Korea's regime had "brutalized and terrorized" his son for more than a year, and that he's happy Otto Warmbier is now home. Foreigners who have been detained or imprisoned in North Korea, such as United States missionary Kenneth Bae, have later said they endured long hours of strenuous work, health problems, and verbal and emotional abuse by their captors. (more...)
Building blaze traumatizes London firefighters
- June 15, 2017
The singer was seen near the tower, which was still burning almost 24 hours after the blaze started, comforting locals. London Fire Brigade said it had rescued 65 people as flames engulfed the block, and had managed to reach all 24 floors, though a full search of the building has not been completed. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The singer was seen near the tower, which was still burning almost 24 hours after the blaze started, comforting locals. London Fire Brigade said it had rescued 65 people as flames engulfed the block, and had managed to reach all 24 floors, though a full search of the building has not been completed. (more...)
Almost 200 Lawmakers Sue Trump For Allegedly Violating Constitution
- June 15, 2017
The constitution's framers, concerned about foreign influence on the fledgling American nation, enacted it to silo the president off from conflicts of interest, real or perceived: specifically, it prohibits the US president from receiving "any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever" from a foreign government or its dignitaries without the express consent of Congress. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The constitution's framers, concerned about foreign influence on the fledgling American nation, enacted it to silo the president off from conflicts of interest, real or perceived: specifically, it prohibits the US president from receiving "any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever" from a foreign government or its dignitaries without the express consent of Congress. (more...)
Jury re-watches 2 key videos in police shooting of motorist
- June 15, 2017
And Yanez saw a gun and feared for his life, Gray added. He said Castile was high on marijuana and didn't follow Yanez's orders. Defense attorneys highlighted inconsistencies in Reynolds' statements to investigators to try to raise doubts about her honesty. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
And Yanez saw a gun and feared for his life, Gray added. He said Castile was high on marijuana and didn't follow Yanez's orders. Defense attorneys highlighted inconsistencies in Reynolds' statements to investigators to try to raise doubts about her honesty. (more...)
Sanders: GOP Baseball Shooter Was Campaign Volunteer
- June 15, 2017
His demeanor was "calm", witness Falisa Peoples said. The shooter, James Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, apparently volunteered on Sander's 2016 presidential campaign. The congressional baseball match pits Republicans against Democrats. Clark recalled Hodgkinson as someone who could occasionally get heated on the golf course. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
His demeanor was "calm", witness Falisa Peoples said. The shooter, James Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, apparently volunteered on Sander's 2016 presidential campaign. The congressional baseball match pits Republicans against Democrats. Clark recalled Hodgkinson as someone who could occasionally get heated on the golf course. (more...)
James T Hodgkinson: What we know about Virginia suspect
- June 15, 2017
House gaveled back into session a day after the shooting of Scalise and others at a baseball field. Authorities believe Hodgkinson had been in the Alexandria area since March, living out of a cargo van and not working, Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Tim Slater said. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
House gaveled back into session a day after the shooting of Scalise and others at a baseball field. Authorities believe Hodgkinson had been in the Alexandria area since March, living out of a cargo van and not working, Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Tim Slater said. (more...)
London high-rise fire death toll rises to 17
- June 15, 2017
Commander Stuart Cundy of the Metropolitan Police said: "I can confirm six fatalities". The most recent update from the London Fire Brigade about the blaze at Grenfell Tower has sadly informed us that 17 people have now lost their lives. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
Commander Stuart Cundy of the Metropolitan Police said: "I can confirm six fatalities". The most recent update from the London Fire Brigade about the blaze at Grenfell Tower has sadly informed us that 17 people have now lost their lives. (more...)
US Navy loses sailor on ship for 7 days
- June 15, 2017
The search was suspended on midnight June 11, but the crew of the Shiloh continued their search on board the vessel. But Mims, 23, wasn't overboard, he was in the engine room - having somehow survived there for a week, the Navy Times reported, citing two unnamed sources close to the probe. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The search was suspended on midnight June 11, but the crew of the Shiloh continued their search on board the vessel. But Mims, 23, wasn't overboard, he was in the engine room - having somehow survived there for a week, the Navy Times reported, citing two unnamed sources close to the probe. (more...)
Madhya Pradesh farmers' protest: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan ends peace fast
- June 15, 2017
To bring back normalcy, the Chief Minister had made a fresh attempt to reach out to the agitating farmers, saying the state government was open for a dialogue to iron out the differences and once again appealed them to maintain peace. Early this morning, while sitting next to his wife Sadhna and a potrait of Mahatma Gandhi, he said, "I have always tried everything possible to help the farmers". (more...)
- June 15, 2017
To bring back normalcy, the Chief Minister had made a fresh attempt to reach out to the agitating farmers, saying the state government was open for a dialogue to iron out the differences and once again appealed them to maintain peace. Early this morning, while sitting next to his wife Sadhna and a potrait of Mahatma Gandhi, he said, "I have always tried everything possible to help the farmers". (more...)
First tower fire victim named as Syrian refugee Mohammed Alhajali
- June 15, 2017
The organisation said in a statement that Mr Alhajali was on the phone for two hours with a friend in Syria while the fire raged, as he waited to be rescued. "Mohammed came to this country for safety and the United Kingdom failed to protect him". He was also a Syrian refugee, who had escaped to Britain just three years ago. (more...)
- June 15, 2017
The organisation said in a statement that Mr Alhajali was on the phone for two hours with a friend in Syria while the fire raged, as he waited to be rescued. "Mohammed came to this country for safety and the United Kingdom failed to protect him". He was also a Syrian refugee, who had escaped to Britain just three years ago. (more...)
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