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On Twitter, Trump decries obstruction probe related to 'phony' Russian Federation story
- June 16, 2017
Later he told his twitter followers "you are witnessing the single greatest WITCH HUNT in American political history - led by some very bad and conflicted people!" According to the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal , Ledgett compiled a memo in which he retold the contents of Trump's telephone conversation with Coates, in which the president asked publicly state that his campaign headquarters was not colluding with Russian Federation. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Later he told his twitter followers "you are witnessing the single greatest WITCH HUNT in American political history - led by some very bad and conflicted people!" According to the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal , Ledgett compiled a memo in which he retold the contents of Trump's telephone conversation with Coates, in which the president asked publicly state that his campaign headquarters was not colluding with Russian Federation. (more...)
How Trump Brought This Obstruction Of Justice Investigation Upon Himself
- June 16, 2017
US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , who appointed Mueller last month, on Tuesday testified that he has seen no evidence of good cause to fire Mueller. Coats and Rogers refused to comply with the president's requests, officials said. Trump was strongly critical of some of Comey's testimony but said Comey had vindicated him by saying while he was at the agency, Trump was not the subject of the FBI's Russian Federation probe. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , who appointed Mueller last month, on Tuesday testified that he has seen no evidence of good cause to fire Mueller. Coats and Rogers refused to comply with the president's requests, officials said. Trump was strongly critical of some of Comey's testimony but said Comey had vindicated him by saying while he was at the agency, Trump was not the subject of the FBI's Russian Federation probe. (more...)
CNN sues Justice Department for copies of Comey memos
- June 16, 2017
Those questions were prompted after a friend of President Donald Trump said the White House was considering firing Mueller . Mueller has been tasked with leading the executive branch's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and any potential collusion between Russia and Trump associates. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Those questions were prompted after a friend of President Donald Trump said the White House was considering firing Mueller . Mueller has been tasked with leading the executive branch's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and any potential collusion between Russia and Trump associates. (more...)
Illinois Man, 66, Identified as Suspect in Virginia Shooting
- June 16, 2017
And he served as a presidential campaign volunteer for Bernie Sanders , who took to the Senate floor to condemn his act of violence. ABC News reports multiple law enforcement sources have identified the suspected shooter as 66-year-old James T. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
And he served as a presidential campaign volunteer for Bernie Sanders , who took to the Senate floor to condemn his act of violence. ABC News reports multiple law enforcement sources have identified the suspected shooter as 66-year-old James T. (more...)
They're Going After Me for Obstruction of Justice on 'Phony Story'
- June 16, 2017
Trump said in May that China may have hacked the emails of Democratic officials to meddle with the election, offering no evidence and countering the view of intelligence officials. Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel called the accusation in the Post unfounded and said it "changes nothing". Despite suggestions by a Trump friend in a television interview that the president was weighing dismissing Mueller as special counsel , the White House declared late Tuesday that ... (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Trump said in May that China may have hacked the emails of Democratic officials to meddle with the election, offering no evidence and countering the view of intelligence officials. Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel called the accusation in the Post unfounded and said it "changes nothing". Despite suggestions by a Trump friend in a television interview that the president was weighing dismissing Mueller as special counsel , the White House declared late Tuesday that ... (more...)
Senator Jeff Flake recalls harrowing moments trying to help Steve Scalise
- June 16, 2017
With about 10 others in the dugout, including the young son of Congressman Joe Barton of Texas, Flake could see the gunman in the field. Flake says the country is divided and encourages people to tone down their negative rhetoric. "A jogger who had been nearby - someone who lives in the neighborhood - had called the police and they arrived in around five minutes". He said Scalise had been shot, and that he had "dragged himself about 15 yards from near second base on to the field, and was ... (more...)
- June 16, 2017
With about 10 others in the dugout, including the young son of Congressman Joe Barton of Texas, Flake could see the gunman in the field. Flake says the country is divided and encourages people to tone down their negative rhetoric. "A jogger who had been nearby - someone who lives in the neighborhood - had called the police and they arrived in around five minutes". He said Scalise had been shot, and that he had "dragged himself about 15 yards from near second base on to the field, and was ... (more...)
US President Donald Trump willing to respond under oath
- June 16, 2017
The President later said he would "100%" be willing to testify under oath. But the president's son also appeared to corroborate Comey's depiction of an Oval Office meeting in which Trump asked the then-director to call off the investigation into Flynn's links to Russian Federation and Turkey, an interaction Comey noted in a personal memo. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The President later said he would "100%" be willing to testify under oath. But the president's son also appeared to corroborate Comey's depiction of an Oval Office meeting in which Trump asked the then-director to call off the investigation into Flynn's links to Russian Federation and Turkey, an interaction Comey noted in a personal memo. (more...)
Macron set for second landslide
- June 16, 2017
The biggest opposition party, The Republicans, is scoring 16.4 percent, Marine Le Pen's National Front is winning 14.4 percent and Jean-Luc Melenchon's Unsubmissive France is gaining 10.2 percent, while the once-ruling Socialist Party is seen to get only 7.3 percent. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The biggest opposition party, The Republicans, is scoring 16.4 percent, Marine Le Pen's National Front is winning 14.4 percent and Jean-Luc Melenchon's Unsubmissive France is gaining 10.2 percent, while the once-ruling Socialist Party is seen to get only 7.3 percent. (more...)
Trump considering firing special counsel Robert Mueller — CEO of Newsmax
- June 16, 2017
Chris Ruddy , a Trump friend and the CEO of the conservative website Newsmax , raised the possibility of the president considering terminating Mueller, a potentially explosive option. Ruddy was at the White House on Monday, but he did not meet with the president, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said. Doubt, however, has been cast on that explanation because of cryptic testimony from former FBI Director James Comey last week. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Chris Ruddy , a Trump friend and the CEO of the conservative website Newsmax , raised the possibility of the president considering terminating Mueller, a potentially explosive option. Ruddy was at the White House on Monday, but he did not meet with the president, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said. Doubt, however, has been cast on that explanation because of cryptic testimony from former FBI Director James Comey last week. (more...)
Swiss prosecutors carrying out 25 corruption probes linked to Federation Internationale de Football Association
- June 16, 2017
Arzuaga admitted taking part in a money-laundering conspiracy "in connection with the distribution and receipt of millions of dollars of bribes paid to soccer officials" including the late president of the Argentinian football federation, Julio Grondona , who died in 2014. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Arzuaga admitted taking part in a money-laundering conspiracy "in connection with the distribution and receipt of millions of dollars of bribes paid to soccer officials" including the late president of the Argentinian football federation, Julio Grondona , who died in 2014. (more...)
Trump dismisses obstruction of justice probe as 'phony story'
- June 16, 2017
Trump had received private assurances from then-FBI Director James B. Comey starting in January that he was not personally under investigation. Comey, in his Congress testimony, expressed is belief that he was sacked because of his bureau's Russian Federation investigation. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Trump had received private assurances from then-FBI Director James B. Comey starting in January that he was not personally under investigation. Comey, in his Congress testimony, expressed is belief that he was sacked because of his bureau's Russian Federation investigation. (more...)
Donald Trump now being investigated over alleged obstruction of justice
- June 16, 2017
The president also appeared to undermine Mueller's leadership, saying the "witch hunt" was being "led by some very bad and conflicted people!" President Trump on Thursday criticized reports that he is now under investigation for obstruction of justice in connection with the firing of FBI Director James Comey , denouncing it as another "witch hunt" that is unfairly targeting him. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The president also appeared to undermine Mueller's leadership, saying the "witch hunt" was being "led by some very bad and conflicted people!" President Trump on Thursday criticized reports that he is now under investigation for obstruction of justice in connection with the firing of FBI Director James Comey , denouncing it as another "witch hunt" that is unfairly targeting him. (more...)
Donald Trump faces investigation for possible obstruction of justice
- June 16, 2017
Special counsel Mueller apparently disagrees and is actively investigating. Moscow has denied USA intelligence agencies' conclusion that it interfered in last year's election campaign to try to tilt the vote in Mr Trump's favour. Flynn was forced to resign for misleading administration officials about his contacts with Russia's United States ambassador. According to the Post's sources, Trump spoke to Coats and Rogers about the Russian Federation investigation the next month. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Special counsel Mueller apparently disagrees and is actively investigating. Moscow has denied USA intelligence agencies' conclusion that it interfered in last year's election campaign to try to tilt the vote in Mr Trump's favour. Flynn was forced to resign for misleading administration officials about his contacts with Russia's United States ambassador. According to the Post's sources, Trump spoke to Coats and Rogers about the Russian Federation investigation the next month. (more...)
Republican lawmaker received threatening email after Congressional baseball shooting
- June 16, 2017
Her spokesperson Hannah Andrews told the network Wednesday's email threat "was particularly disturbing and disheartening given this morning's tragic events". Andrews said Tenney's son - an active duty Marine who is now deployed to the Middle East - has also received a comment wishing he would die, on Memorial Day. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Her spokesperson Hannah Andrews told the network Wednesday's email threat "was particularly disturbing and disheartening given this morning's tragic events". Andrews said Tenney's son - an active duty Marine who is now deployed to the Middle East - has also received a comment wishing he would die, on Memorial Day. (more...)
Happy Death Day Looks Like Groundhog Day Meets Scream
- June 16, 2017
Some of those series include Paranormal Activity , The Purge , and Insidious . Jessica Rothe plays a snobby young woman who finds herself murdered at her birthday party...only for her to wake up the morning of her death, alive and facing the same day. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Some of those series include Paranormal Activity , The Purge , and Insidious . Jessica Rothe plays a snobby young woman who finds herself murdered at her birthday party...only for her to wake up the morning of her death, alive and facing the same day. (more...)
Man tasered by armed police at Westminster after "knife" shouts
- June 16, 2017
A Parliamentary spokesperson said: "We're aware of an incident that's taken place outside the Palace of Westminster, which is being dealt with by the Metropolitan Police". The reporter said traffic was flowing normally near parliament. Eye-witnesses described seeing a man "tasered" by armed police outside the House of Commons after shouts of "knife, knife, knife". (more...)
- June 16, 2017
A Parliamentary spokesperson said: "We're aware of an incident that's taken place outside the Palace of Westminster, which is being dealt with by the Metropolitan Police". The reporter said traffic was flowing normally near parliament. Eye-witnesses described seeing a man "tasered" by armed police outside the House of Commons after shouts of "knife, knife, knife". (more...)
Vladimir Putin Trolls James Comey Over 'Strange' Memo Leak
- June 16, 2017
Snowden, a former contractor for the CIA, was given asylum by Russian Federation for leaking classified information from the National Security Agency to journalists. The Russia leader acknowledged that his country would be ready to live with such sanctions for decades. "I have no doubt that we will work together and this work will be effective and beneficial for the Chinese and Russian people as well as the global economy". (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Snowden, a former contractor for the CIA, was given asylum by Russian Federation for leaking classified information from the National Security Agency to journalists. The Russia leader acknowledged that his country would be ready to live with such sanctions for decades. "I have no doubt that we will work together and this work will be effective and beneficial for the Chinese and Russian people as well as the global economy". (more...)
UK's Hammond says economy should be priority in Brexit talks
- June 16, 2017
Hammond will tell an annual gathering of London's financial elite on Thursday evening that the British government is in talks with the EIB and is committed to providing the necessary assurances to ensure continued access to funding, according to a statement released ahead of the speech. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Hammond will tell an annual gathering of London's financial elite on Thursday evening that the British government is in talks with the EIB and is committed to providing the necessary assurances to ensure continued access to funding, according to a statement released ahead of the speech. (more...)
Donald Trump Is Being Investigated For Obstruction Of Justice & 'Possible Financial Crimes'!
- June 16, 2017
Mueller is overseeing a host of investigations involving people who are or were in Trump's orbit, people familiar with the probe were quoted as saying. While it is unknown if there are tapes, a new report of a memo from a former NSA official documents Trump's attempts to influence the NSA and interfere in the Russian Federation investigation. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Mueller is overseeing a host of investigations involving people who are or were in Trump's orbit, people familiar with the probe were quoted as saying. While it is unknown if there are tapes, a new report of a memo from a former NSA official documents Trump's attempts to influence the NSA and interfere in the Russian Federation investigation. (more...)
UK, EU in suspense as May tries to strike power deal
- June 16, 2017
The Prime Minister will meet with Sinn Fein , the Ulster Unionists, the SDLP and Alliance Party in separate engagements in Downing Street. Foster tweeted afterward that "discussions are going well with the government and we hope soon to be able to bring this work to a successful conclusion". (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The Prime Minister will meet with Sinn Fein , the Ulster Unionists, the SDLP and Alliance Party in separate engagements in Downing Street. Foster tweeted afterward that "discussions are going well with the government and we hope soon to be able to bring this work to a successful conclusion". (more...)
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