From toys to socks, celebrities share their best and worst Christmas gifts
Still wondering what to get loved ones this Christmas? Perhaps some celebrity pointers might help.Powered by WPeMatico
After outcry over appointment, Trump’s top law enforcer treading lightly
Matthew Whitaker flew to Dallas last week to deliver his latest speech since U.S. President Donald Trump installed him as acting attorney general, an appointment embroiled in criticism and court challenges. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump hails judge’s ruling against Obamacare as ‘great’
President Donald Trump on Saturday hailed a court decision against Obamacare as "a great ruling for our country," while a U.S. government official said the decision by a Texas judge would have no immediate impact on health coverage. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump’s interior secretary Zinke to step down amid ethics probes
U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who has sought to open U.S. offshore waters to oil and gas drilling despite environmental protests, will be leaving his post at the end of the year, President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday, the latest high-profile departure from...
Federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional
A federal judge in Texas on Friday ruled the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, was unconstitutional based on its mandate requiring that people buy health insurance, a decision in a case that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court. Powered by WPeMatico
Republican U.S. Senator Kyl to resign on Dec. 31 -Arizona governor
Republican U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, who was appointed to fill the late John McCain's former seat in the chamber, will step down from his office on Dec. 31, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey said in a statement on Friday. Powered by WPeMatico
Spain’s prosecutor accuses singer Shakira of tax fraud
Spain's public prosecutor has filed an accusation of tax fraud against Colombian singer Shakira, the prosecutor's spokesman said.Powered by WPeMatico
Ex-lawyer Cohen says Trump knew hush payments were wrong: ABC
U.S. President Donald Trump directed hush payments to two women during the 2016 presidential campaign and knew the actions were wrong, his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen said in a television interview that aired on Friday. Powered by WPeMatico
Grammy Award-winning singer Nancy Wilson dies at 81
Grammy award-winning singer Nancy Wilson, whose hits ranged from R&B to jazz and funk, died at her California home at age 81 on Thursday after a long illness, her publicist said.Powered by WPeMatico
Flurry of Democrats expected to enter 2020 White House race in coming weeks
A rush of Democrats will likely announce U.S. presidential bids in January in an unusually early start to the 2020 election cycle, lining up for what is poised to be a crowded race to take on President Donald Trump. Powered by WPeMatico