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Belleville Gunman Who Shot Top GOP Congressman Had History of Arrests
- June 16, 2017
Louis movement six years ago. In remarks at the White House delivered late Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump , though he did not mention Hodgkinson by name, said the gunman died following a shootout with Capitol Police. "I think for a man of 66 years old, I would think that he would have more respect for human life". Robert Becker , who oversaw Sanders' campaign in Iowa and other key states, said none of the campaign field organizers in Iowa or IL could remember a volunteer ... (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Louis movement six years ago. In remarks at the White House delivered late Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump , though he did not mention Hodgkinson by name, said the gunman died following a shootout with Capitol Police. "I think for a man of 66 years old, I would think that he would have more respect for human life". Robert Becker , who oversaw Sanders' campaign in Iowa and other key states, said none of the campaign field organizers in Iowa or IL could remember a volunteer ... (more...)
Unnamed Sources: Trump Now Being Investigated for Obstruction
- June 16, 2017
Even though Trump was told by former FBI Director James Comey earlier this year that he was not personally under investigation, officials tell the Post that changed shortly after Comey's firing. The FBI did not immediately respond. There's still an open question as to what, exactly, could happen if Mr Mueller does find the president violated the law in acting to disrupt an ongoing investigation. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Even though Trump was told by former FBI Director James Comey earlier this year that he was not personally under investigation, officials tell the Post that changed shortly after Comey's firing. The FBI did not immediately respond. There's still an open question as to what, exactly, could happen if Mr Mueller does find the president violated the law in acting to disrupt an ongoing investigation. (more...)
Trump investigated for possible obstruction of justice
- June 16, 2017
He also said that since his recusal, "I have no knowledge about this investigation" beyond media reports . The letter said the investigation will also probe Comey's testimony that Loretta Lynch, as President Barack Obama's attorney general, had directed him to describe an FBI probe into Hillary Clinton's email practices as merely a "matter" and to avoid calling it an investigation. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
He also said that since his recusal, "I have no knowledge about this investigation" beyond media reports . The letter said the investigation will also probe Comey's testimony that Loretta Lynch, as President Barack Obama's attorney general, had directed him to describe an FBI probe into Hillary Clinton's email practices as merely a "matter" and to avoid calling it an investigation. (more...)
Flight turns back after passenger threatens to blow it up
- June 16, 2017
The passengers reportedly overpowered the man after he claimed to have explosives. Passenger Mr Arif Chaudery said he joined several others to subdue the man. "He was essentially trussed up as the flight returned to Melbourne ". "The plane landed safely at the airport", Victoria Police said in a statement. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The passengers reportedly overpowered the man after he claimed to have explosives. Passenger Mr Arif Chaudery said he joined several others to subdue the man. "He was essentially trussed up as the flight returned to Melbourne ". "The plane landed safely at the airport", Victoria Police said in a statement. (more...)
Bill stops tax credits for those in US illegally
- June 16, 2017
Cruz told the Post , however, he is not "not remotely" compelled to vote for just any GOP healthcare bill to protect his image. After a dismal first-effort failure in the House of Representatives to repeal so-called Obamacare, and some political side-stepping to finally push through a replacement bill, the Senate apparently is drafting its own version of the health-coverage program, with only a handful of senators knowing what the bill would likely do, or how it would be financed. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Cruz told the Post , however, he is not "not remotely" compelled to vote for just any GOP healthcare bill to protect his image. After a dismal first-effort failure in the House of Representatives to repeal so-called Obamacare, and some political side-stepping to finally push through a replacement bill, the Senate apparently is drafting its own version of the health-coverage program, with only a handful of senators knowing what the bill would likely do, or how it would be financed. (more...)
Trump Attacks Investigation of Possible Obstruction of Justice
- June 16, 2017
The Washington Post reported Wednesday that special counsel Robert Mueller is seeking interviews with Coats and two other Trump administration officials and that the Russian Federation investigation is widening to examine whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The Washington Post reported Wednesday that special counsel Robert Mueller is seeking interviews with Coats and two other Trump administration officials and that the Russian Federation investigation is widening to examine whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice. (more...)
US special counsel probing Trump for possible obstruction
- June 16, 2017
At the conclusion of a February 14 meeting, Comey testified, Trump urged everyone else but Comey to leave the Oval Office, including Sessions . The attorney general seemed to understand the import of each of his words as the highest-ranking Trump administration official so far to testify publicly on the FBI investigation and Comey's firing. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
At the conclusion of a February 14 meeting, Comey testified, Trump urged everyone else but Comey to leave the Oval Office, including Sessions . The attorney general seemed to understand the import of each of his words as the highest-ranking Trump administration official so far to testify publicly on the FBI investigation and Comey's firing. (more...)
Israel's David Grossman wins International Booker Prize - Western Mass News - WGGB/WSHM
- June 16, 2017
The award has a prize of 50,000 pounds ($64,000) that is split evenly between Grossman and translator Jessica Cohen. Grossman was announced as the victor at a ceremony at the V and A Museum here on Wednesday night. Previous year the prize was awarded to " The Vegetarian " by South Korea's Han Kang. Grossman is known for his open and direct criticism of Israel for the rights of Palestinians. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The award has a prize of 50,000 pounds ($64,000) that is split evenly between Grossman and translator Jessica Cohen. Grossman was announced as the victor at a ceremony at the V and A Museum here on Wednesday night. Previous year the prize was awarded to " The Vegetarian " by South Korea's Han Kang. Grossman is known for his open and direct criticism of Israel for the rights of Palestinians. (more...)
The special counsel is examining Trump's possible obstruction of justice
- June 16, 2017
While Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, has not said what exactly prompted him to appoint Mueller, his decision came after The New York Times published details about an Oval Office meeting Comey had with the president in February. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
While Rod Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, has not said what exactly prompted him to appoint Mueller, his decision came after The New York Times published details about an Oval Office meeting Comey had with the president in February. (more...)
Admin revokes blocked program to protect immigrant parents
- June 16, 2017
US Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly testifies before a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C, June 6, 2017. A DHS press released said Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly signed a memorandum rescinding DAPA on Thursday because "there is no credible path forward to litigate the now enjoined policy". (more...)
- June 16, 2017
US Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly testifies before a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C, June 6, 2017. A DHS press released said Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly signed a memorandum rescinding DAPA on Thursday because "there is no credible path forward to litigate the now enjoined policy". (more...)
Trump tweets of witch hunt amid Russian Federation probe, bashes Hillary Clinton
- June 16, 2017
Beyond Mueller's investigation, the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday announced it would pursue investigations into any efforts to influence the FBI's work on the Russian Federation matter and the events leading up to fired FBI Director James Comey . (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Beyond Mueller's investigation, the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday announced it would pursue investigations into any efforts to influence the FBI's work on the Russian Federation matter and the events leading up to fired FBI Director James Comey . (more...)
Secret Service says it has no Trump tapes
- June 16, 2017
The Secret Service handled recording systems within the White House for past presidents, including presidents Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy . Trump would address the issue of any tapes "when he's ready". The White House says President Donald Trump still looks forward to scheduling a trip to the United Kingdom . (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The Secret Service handled recording systems within the White House for past presidents, including presidents Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy . Trump would address the issue of any tapes "when he's ready". The White House says President Donald Trump still looks forward to scheduling a trip to the United Kingdom . (more...)
Freed US Student Was "Brutalized" by North Korea
- June 16, 2017
She says Yun traveled with the doctors to North Korea on a private aircraft after being instructed by President Donald Trump to travel there to negotiate Warmbier's release. He called on the country to release three other Americans now held there. "We relied on this false premise that they would treat Otto fairly and let him go", he said. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
She says Yun traveled with the doctors to North Korea on a private aircraft after being instructed by President Donald Trump to travel there to negotiate Warmbier's release. He called on the country to release three other Americans now held there. "We relied on this false premise that they would treat Otto fairly and let him go", he said. (more...)
Wife of James Hodgkinson: 'I was shocked'
- June 16, 2017
Hodgkinson opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle, unleashing multiple rounds before he was engaged by police officers and fatally wounded, according to published reports . He had access to the facility on Wednesday, and arrived less than two hours before the shooting , the YMCA said in a statement . "He could get heated about things he was interested in", Clark recalled. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Hodgkinson opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle, unleashing multiple rounds before he was engaged by police officers and fatally wounded, according to published reports . He had access to the facility on Wednesday, and arrived less than two hours before the shooting , the YMCA said in a statement . "He could get heated about things he was interested in", Clark recalled. (more...)
London attack: Body pulled from Thames River is 8th victim, officials say
- June 16, 2017
Her family said she would have had "no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death". Khuram Shazad Butt , 27 and born in Pakistan , was known to the police and MI5, the domestic intelligence service. Butt featured in a Channel 4 documentary previous year about Islamist extremists with links to the jailed preacher Anjem Choudary called The Jihadis Next Door . (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Her family said she would have had "no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death". Khuram Shazad Butt , 27 and born in Pakistan , was known to the police and MI5, the domestic intelligence service. Butt featured in a Channel 4 documentary previous year about Islamist extremists with links to the jailed preacher Anjem Choudary called The Jihadis Next Door . (more...)
Iran arrests nearly 50 after deadly Tehran attacks
- June 16, 2017
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Friday that terrorist attacks would only increase Tehran's hatred against the USA and its " stooges " such as Saudi Arabia . IS claimed responsibility and threatened more attacks against Iran's majority Shia population. The Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed to take revenge for the attacks, and said that there was a definitive link to the visit of U.S. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Friday that terrorist attacks would only increase Tehran's hatred against the USA and its " stooges " such as Saudi Arabia . IS claimed responsibility and threatened more attacks against Iran's majority Shia population. The Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed to take revenge for the attacks, and said that there was a definitive link to the visit of U.S. (more...)
France says United States must work with Europe, G7 over Russian Federation sanctions
- June 16, 2017
A number of European companies are doing just that, participating for example in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project . At the same time, Gabriel and Kern allege the United States was acting in the interest of domestic suppliers, which in recent years have begun to export natural gas and even crude oil, including to Europe. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
A number of European companies are doing just that, participating for example in the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project . At the same time, Gabriel and Kern allege the United States was acting in the interest of domestic suppliers, which in recent years have begun to export natural gas and even crude oil, including to Europe. (more...)
May orders probe into London tower fire; toll rises to 17
- June 16, 2017
Among those showing their support is British singer Adele who visited Grenfell Tower on Thursday during the early morning hours. The fire brigade said there were no fires within the building but conditions were still hazardous. "He knocked on the door and he said there was a fire in his flat". Ms Farah Hamdan, her husband Omar Belkadi and their six-month-old daughter are still unaccounted for, according to Farah's father, Rkia. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
Among those showing their support is British singer Adele who visited Grenfell Tower on Thursday during the early morning hours. The fire brigade said there were no fires within the building but conditions were still hazardous. "He knocked on the door and he said there was a fire in his flat". Ms Farah Hamdan, her husband Omar Belkadi and their six-month-old daughter are still unaccounted for, according to Farah's father, Rkia. (more...)
Trump lashes out at 'bad,' 'conflicted' Russia investigators
- June 16, 2017
WASHINGTON (AP ) - President Donald Trump has lashed out at the investigators driving the Russian Federation investigation as "very bad and conflicted people", responding angrily to reports that the special counsel is looking into whether Trump obstructed justice. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
WASHINGTON (AP ) - President Donald Trump has lashed out at the investigators driving the Russian Federation investigation as "very bad and conflicted people", responding angrily to reports that the special counsel is looking into whether Trump obstructed justice. (more...)
Portraits emerge of officers hailed as heroes at shooting
- June 16, 2017
The Congressmen were practicing for the annual Congressional Baseball Game, in which Republicans and Democrats compete against each other to raise money for charity. Eventually, a member of the security detail "took the shooter down". "In the field, I see Rep. [Steve] Scalise [R., La.] is shot, but moving and he's trying to drag himself through the dirt out into the outfield", Paul said. (more...)
- June 16, 2017
The Congressmen were practicing for the annual Congressional Baseball Game, in which Republicans and Democrats compete against each other to raise money for charity. Eventually, a member of the security detail "took the shooter down". "In the field, I see Rep. [Steve] Scalise [R., La.] is shot, but moving and he's trying to drag himself through the dirt out into the outfield", Paul said. (more...)
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