House Democrats eye reported FBI probe of Trump
A U.S. House of Representatives committee will look into a newspaper report that the FBI investigated whether President Donald Trump has been working on behalf of Russia, against U.S. interests, the panel's Democratic chairman said on Saturday. Powered by WPeMatico
Texas tent city that holds migrant teens to close
A tent city in Texas for migrant teens will close, the U.S. government said on Friday, and the children held in what had become a controversial symbol of President Donald Trump's migration policy will be transferred to sponsors or other shelters. Powered by WPeMatico
As government shutdown drags on, where is Senator McConnell?
When President Donald Trump stormed out of a White House meeting with congressional leaders last Wednesday, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sat there silently, uttering not a word as the talks blew up, according to others in the room. Powered by WPeMatico
Democrat Gabbard says she will run for U.S. president in 2020
Democratic U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii said in remarks aired by CNN on Friday that she will run for president in 2020, becoming the latest member of her party to pursue a challenge to Republican President Donald Trump. Powered by WPeMatico
R. Kelly’s attorney denies abuse allegations in documentary
An attorney for R. Kelly on Friday called a new documentary series about the R&B singer a "for-profit hit piece," and said the latest accusations of abuse by the Grammy-winning musician were a "complete fabrication."Powered by WPeMatico
Trump promises changes to H1-B visas, including potential citizenship
President Donald Trump said on Friday he is planning changes including a possible pathway to U.S. citizenship to foreigners holding H-1B visas, issued temporarily to highly educated immigrants who work in specialty occupations such as technology or medicine. Powered...
As U.S. shutdown ties record, Trump weighs emergency declaration
President Donald Trump, facing the prospect of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history, is considering declaring a national emergency that would likely escalate a policy dispute with Democrats over his proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall into a court test of...
Jackson estate slams as ‘pathetic’ abuse claims in new documentary
Michael Jackson's estate on Thursday condemned on Thursday an upcoming documentary about alleged child sexual abuse by the late singer as another "outrageous and pathetic attempt" to cash in on his fame.Powered by WPeMatico
Headed for border, Trump warns of possible emergency declaration
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated that he may declare a national emergency if Congress does not meet his demand for billions of dollars to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico frontier. Powered by WPeMatico
Meghan takes royal roles at UK charities for women and animals
Meghan Markle, wife of Britain's Prince Harry, announced on Thursday she would become patron of four organizations to champion causes close to her heart, including the National Theater and charities supporting women and animal welfare.Powered by WPeMatico