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Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Amendment
- June 17, 2017
Republican Senators Mike Lee and Rand Paul voted against the amendment. He called the sanctions "ill-timed" and said the administration needs the ability to "turn that heat up" on Russian Federation, should a future situation call for it. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Republican Senators Mike Lee and Rand Paul voted against the amendment. He called the sanctions "ill-timed" and said the administration needs the ability to "turn that heat up" on Russian Federation, should a future situation call for it. (more...)
Hundreds gather at protest after Minnesota officer acquitted
- June 17, 2017
Yanez, who said he feared for his life, shot Castile moments later. Yanez's lawyers alleged Castile had been smoking marijuana the day of the shooting, which they said affected his judgment. "I'm mad as hell right now, yes I am", she said. Prosecutor John Choi, who made the decision to charge Yanez, said he knows the acquittal is painful for many people, but that the verdict must be respected.. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Yanez, who said he feared for his life, shot Castile moments later. Yanez's lawyers alleged Castile had been smoking marijuana the day of the shooting, which they said affected his judgment. "I'm mad as hell right now, yes I am", she said. Prosecutor John Choi, who made the decision to charge Yanez, said he knows the acquittal is painful for many people, but that the verdict must be respected.. (more...)
White House denies Trump wants Mueller out
- June 17, 2017
White House press secretary Sean Spicer responded to Ruddy in a statement, saying Ruddy "never spoke to the president regarding this issue". Under the regulations that enabled Rosenstein to appoint Mueller , only the Attorney General - or in this case, Rosenstein , since his superior, Attorney General Jeff Sessions , has recused himself from the Russian Federation investigation - can remove the special counsel . (more...)
- June 17, 2017
White House press secretary Sean Spicer responded to Ruddy in a statement, saying Ruddy "never spoke to the president regarding this issue". Under the regulations that enabled Rosenstein to appoint Mueller , only the Attorney General - or in this case, Rosenstein , since his superior, Attorney General Jeff Sessions , has recused himself from the Russian Federation investigation - can remove the special counsel . (more...)
Democrats beat Republicans on ballfield, raise $1M for charity
- June 17, 2017
The shooter was identified as James T. Hodgkinson , a 66-year-old home inspector from IL who had several minor run-ins with the law in recent years and belonged to a Facebook group called "Terminate the Republican Party ". The congressman will require more surgeries and will be in the hospital for "presumably weeks", Sava said. He was hit in the left hip, suffering injuries to internal organs, broken bones and severe bleeding. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The shooter was identified as James T. Hodgkinson , a 66-year-old home inspector from IL who had several minor run-ins with the law in recent years and belonged to a Facebook group called "Terminate the Republican Party ". The congressman will require more surgeries and will be in the hospital for "presumably weeks", Sava said. He was hit in the left hip, suffering injuries to internal organs, broken bones and severe bleeding. (more...)
The nice things Trump and others said about Rod Rosenstein
- June 17, 2017
NPR's White House correspondent Tamara Keith reports. The tweet came around 9:10 a.m. Friday. The New York Times sued the FBI on Friday, seeking a court's help in getting the agency to turn over documents created by fired FBI Director James Comey after his conversations with President Donald Trump . (more...)
- June 17, 2017
NPR's White House correspondent Tamara Keith reports. The tweet came around 9:10 a.m. Friday. The New York Times sued the FBI on Friday, seeking a court's help in getting the agency to turn over documents created by fired FBI Director James Comey after his conversations with President Donald Trump . (more...)
Firing Mueller would be a stupid, reckless act even for Trump
- June 17, 2017
So far, Trump has reportedly been dissuaded from doing so by several staff members and advisers , who are acutely conscious of the sheer violence of the scandal that would likely erupt were he to pull the trigger. conflict of interest, or the appearance thereof". All this idea appears to come from Trump close allies, including strategist Steve Bannon, who is anxious and frustrated with the prospect of a long probe. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
So far, Trump has reportedly been dissuaded from doing so by several staff members and advisers , who are acutely conscious of the sheer violence of the scandal that would likely erupt were he to pull the trigger. conflict of interest, or the appearance thereof". All this idea appears to come from Trump close allies, including strategist Steve Bannon, who is anxious and frustrated with the prospect of a long probe. (more...)
Trump Son-in-Law Included in Probe into Russian Meddling in US Elections
- June 17, 2017
On Wednesday, The Post reported that Mueller is looking at whether the President attempted to obstruct justice when he fired FBI Director James Comey last month. President Donald Trump is taking to Twitter denounce reports that the Russian Federation investigation is widening to examine whether he tried to obstruct justice. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
On Wednesday, The Post reported that Mueller is looking at whether the President attempted to obstruct justice when he fired FBI Director James Comey last month. President Donald Trump is taking to Twitter denounce reports that the Russian Federation investigation is widening to examine whether he tried to obstruct justice. (more...)
Larson, Truex take top 2 spots in MI qualifying
- June 17, 2017
It is his first pole at MI and the third of his career . Larson has the pole for the fourth time this season, two of which came when qualifying was called off because of weather. Clint Bowyer matched his best qualifying effort of the season and will start third on Sunday . Kyle Busch qualified fourth at 201.523 miles per hour and Denny Hamlin qualified fifth at 201.337 miles per hour. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
It is his first pole at MI and the third of his career . Larson has the pole for the fourth time this season, two of which came when qualifying was called off because of weather. Clint Bowyer matched his best qualifying effort of the season and will start third on Sunday . Kyle Busch qualified fourth at 201.523 miles per hour and Denny Hamlin qualified fifth at 201.337 miles per hour. (more...)
Thirty confirmed dead in Grenfell Tower blaze as fury grows among survivors
- June 17, 2017
Commander Stuart Cundy of the Metropolitan Police told a press conference the number may change but those believed to have died when the London tower block went up in flames is now in double figures. Meanwhile, police have launched a criminal inquiry into the blaze, the United Kingdom daily reported . SKY NEWS Theresa May faced tough questions over her Government's handling of the blaze. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Commander Stuart Cundy of the Metropolitan Police told a press conference the number may change but those believed to have died when the London tower block went up in flames is now in double figures. Meanwhile, police have launched a criminal inquiry into the blaze, the United Kingdom daily reported . SKY NEWS Theresa May faced tough questions over her Government's handling of the blaze. (more...)
Trump's withdrawal from climate accord was 'courageous': Murray Energy CEO
- June 17, 2017
The city adopted a resolution on emergency at its Monday meeting. Last week, USA president Donald Trump chose to pull out of the Paris climate deal, attracting global condemnation. "But we will start to negotiate and we will see if we can make a deal that's fair". "Climate change is real, and Hawaii is seeing it first hand". He said he would do that and added, "Because I have been very loyal to you, very loyal; we had that thing you know". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The city adopted a resolution on emergency at its Monday meeting. Last week, USA president Donald Trump chose to pull out of the Paris climate deal, attracting global condemnation. "But we will start to negotiate and we will see if we can make a deal that's fair". "Climate change is real, and Hawaii is seeing it first hand". He said he would do that and added, "Because I have been very loyal to you, very loyal; we had that thing you know". (more...)
Verify: Understanding the Russian Federation investigation
- June 17, 2017
Still, since Trump fired the former FBI director, James Comey , who was overseeing the Russian Federation probe little more than a month ago, the White House comments have stirred concern among members of Congress that Mueller might get the same treatment if the investigation goes against the president. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Still, since Trump fired the former FBI director, James Comey , who was overseeing the Russian Federation probe little more than a month ago, the White House comments have stirred concern among members of Congress that Mueller might get the same treatment if the investigation goes against the president. (more...)
Queen Elizabeth and Prince William Comfort Survivors of the Grenfell Tower Disaster
- June 17, 2017
The government has promised a full public inquiry. In this image taken by eyewitness Gurbuz Binici, a huge fire engulfs the 24 story Grenfell Tower in Latimer Road, West London . Her government is also due to launch hard Brexit talks with the European Union on Monday. Around 800 people gathered outside Prime Minister Theresa May's residence at Downing Street to protest against the United Kingdom government's handling of the disaster, said Joey Ayoub, a journalist and activist who ... (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The government has promised a full public inquiry. In this image taken by eyewitness Gurbuz Binici, a huge fire engulfs the 24 story Grenfell Tower in Latimer Road, West London . Her government is also due to launch hard Brexit talks with the European Union on Monday. Around 800 people gathered outside Prime Minister Theresa May's residence at Downing Street to protest against the United Kingdom government's handling of the disaster, said Joey Ayoub, a journalist and activist who ... (more...)
Donald Trump confirms he's under investigation over Comey firing
- June 17, 2017
Rosenstein was also the person who appointed Robert Mueller as a special counsel to head the Russian Federation investigation after Comey was sacked. In another tweet , Mr Trump said: "After 7 months of investigations & committee hearings about my 'collusion with the Russians, ' nobody has been able to show any proof". (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Rosenstein was also the person who appointed Robert Mueller as a special counsel to head the Russian Federation investigation after Comey was sacked. In another tweet , Mr Trump said: "After 7 months of investigations & committee hearings about my 'collusion with the Russians, ' nobody has been able to show any proof". (more...)
Scalise remains in critical condition following third surgery
- June 17, 2017
The bullet entered Scalise's left hip and tore through his pelvis, breaking bones, injuring organs and causing severe bleeding. He remains in critical condition. "I think the security of members of Congress is embarrassingly inadequate", Richmond said. Since then, the lawmaker has undergone multiple surgeries and procedures to stop the bleeding and fix bone. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The bullet entered Scalise's left hip and tore through his pelvis, breaking bones, injuring organs and causing severe bleeding. He remains in critical condition. "I think the security of members of Congress is embarrassingly inadequate", Richmond said. Since then, the lawmaker has undergone multiple surgeries and procedures to stop the bleeding and fix bone. (more...)
Judge Declares Mistrial In Bill Cosby Case
- June 17, 2017
The deadlocked jury in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial, which has deliberated an extraordinary 52 hours, asked Friday to review volumes of testimony and sought the definition of "reasonable doubt". McMonagle , insisted that the alleged incident between Cosby and Constand was consensual and that their relationship was romantic in nature. A representative of Wyatt's PR firm then read a statement from Camille Cosby , Bill Cosby's wife. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The deadlocked jury in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial, which has deliberated an extraordinary 52 hours, asked Friday to review volumes of testimony and sought the definition of "reasonable doubt". McMonagle , insisted that the alleged incident between Cosby and Constand was consensual and that their relationship was romantic in nature. A representative of Wyatt's PR firm then read a statement from Camille Cosby , Bill Cosby's wife. (more...)
Congressional Baseball Game carries on, one day after shooting
- June 17, 2017
The hospital says the Louisiana congressman "will require additional operations, and will be in the hospital for some time". Thursday, as a measure of resilience and tribute. President Donald Trump visited with Scalise's family earlier Thursday and later commented that, "He's in some trouble". For Hodgkinson, a Bernie Sanders supporter, to fire a hail of bullets at Republicans is "despicable", Pelosi said . (more...)
- June 17, 2017
The hospital says the Louisiana congressman "will require additional operations, and will be in the hospital for some time". Thursday, as a measure of resilience and tribute. President Donald Trump visited with Scalise's family earlier Thursday and later commented that, "He's in some trouble". For Hodgkinson, a Bernie Sanders supporter, to fire a hail of bullets at Republicans is "despicable", Pelosi said . (more...)
Justice Department's Rosenstein assures Congress of special counsel's independence in Russian Federation probe
- June 17, 2017
Ruddy said in an interview Monday with Judy Woodruff of PBS, "I think he's weighing that option". The White House referred questions to Trump's personal attorney, Marc Kasowitz. He added , "I'm not going to follow any order unless I believe those are lawful and appropriate orders". "The FBI leak of information regarding the president is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal", Corallo said in an email to BuzzFeed News. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Ruddy said in an interview Monday with Judy Woodruff of PBS, "I think he's weighing that option". The White House referred questions to Trump's personal attorney, Marc Kasowitz. He added , "I'm not going to follow any order unless I believe those are lawful and appropriate orders". "The FBI leak of information regarding the president is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal", Corallo said in an email to BuzzFeed News. (more...)
May keeps mum after DUP talks
- June 17, 2017
May has a busy schedule today, hosting a cabinet meeting and talks with the DUP leader before travelling to Paris to meet French President Emmanuel Macron . While the DUP are deeply eurosceptic, they have balked at some of the practical implications of a so-called hard Brexit - including a potential loss of an open border with the Republic of Ireland - and talks will touch on efforts to minimize the potential damage to Northern Ireland . (more...)
- June 17, 2017
May has a busy schedule today, hosting a cabinet meeting and talks with the DUP leader before travelling to Paris to meet French President Emmanuel Macron . While the DUP are deeply eurosceptic, they have balked at some of the practical implications of a so-called hard Brexit - including a potential loss of an open border with the Republic of Ireland - and talks will touch on efforts to minimize the potential damage to Northern Ireland . (more...)
Special counsel Mueller investigating Jared Kushner's finances, Washington Post reports
- June 17, 2017
Trump, however, referred to the Post's reporting as a "phony" story in a tweet Thursday. Recent news reports have suggested Trump sought all three officials' help in pressuring FBI Director James Comey to drop his investigation into former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Trump, however, referred to the Post's reporting as a "phony" story in a tweet Thursday. Recent news reports have suggested Trump sought all three officials' help in pressuring FBI Director James Comey to drop his investigation into former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn. (more...)
Two Australians confirmed dead in London Bridge terror attack
- June 17, 2017
Boden, who was from the South Australian town of Loxton, was an avid traveler and ran a blog in which she identified herself as an Aussie living in London who worked full time in health care, the Herald reported. He had been working next to London Bridge at the Boro Bistro restaurant, whose manager Vincent Le Berre told Le Télégramme: 'One of the attackers got on to the roof of the bar and jumped on the terrace, wounding one of my colleagues. (more...)
- June 17, 2017
Boden, who was from the South Australian town of Loxton, was an avid traveler and ran a blog in which she identified herself as an Aussie living in London who worked full time in health care, the Herald reported. He had been working next to London Bridge at the Boro Bistro restaurant, whose manager Vincent Le Berre told Le Télégramme: 'One of the attackers got on to the roof of the bar and jumped on the terrace, wounding one of my colleagues. (more...)
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