U.S. targeted 21 Savage for his rap lyrics, lawyer says
A lawyer for rap artist 21 Savage said on Friday the entertainer was in part detained by U.S. immigration officials because he is a celebrity who has been outspoken about family-separation security issues at the U.S.-Mexico border.Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. sanctions five Venezuelans, ratcheting up pressure on Maduro
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday imposed sanctions on top Venezuelan security officials and the head of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA as it ratcheted up pressure on embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over an election it says was illegal. Powered...
Chicago police dispute reports ‘Empire’ actor investigated for staging attack
Chicago police contested media reports on Thursday that officers were investigating whether "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged being physically assaulted because he was being written out of the television show.Powered by WPeMatico
Ex-acting FBI chief says probe of Trump began after Comey firing: CBS
The FBI's former acting director said he began an obstruction of justice and counterintelligence investigation involving U.S. President Donald Trump and his ties to Russia shortly after Trump fired bureau Director James Comey in May 2017, CBS News reported on...
Singer Ryan Adams calls accusations in New York Times ‘inaccurate’
Rock singer Ryan Adams on Wednesday called a New York Times article about him "upsettingly inaccurate" but said he was "not a perfect man" and apologized to anyone he had hurt.Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Congress advances border security bill without Trump border wall
The U.S. Congress on Thursday aimed to end a dispute over border security with legislation that would ignore President Donald Trump's request for $5.7 billion (£4.45 billion) to help build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border but avoid a partial government shutdown....
‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett angry that some doubt he was attacked
Actor Jussie Smollett said he was angry that some people doubted his statement that he was attacked outside his Chicago apartment in January.Powered by WPeMatico
Senate panel delays vote on nominee to lead immigration agency
The U.S. Senate Homeland Security Committee postponed a vote on Wednesday on whether to approve Ronald Vitiello, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. Powered by WPeMatico
Apple, Walmart, IBM CEOs join White House advisory panel
The chief executives of Apple Inc, Walmart Inc, IBM Corp and other major companies are joining a Trump administration advisory board that hopes to prepare U.S. workers to deal with job training issues and the worforce shift brought by artificial intelligence and...
Rapper 21 Savage granted bond, to be released: lawyer
Rap artist 21 Savage, who has been in custody in Georgia for nine days on immigration charges, was granted bond on Tuesday and will be released from custody on Wednesday, his attorney said.Powered by WPeMatico