Lawsuit claims U.S. starving 2020 census funding, may cause undercount
A new lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of starving the U.S. Bureau of the Census of needed funding for an accurate 2020 count, likely causing an undercounting of racial and ethnic minorities and depriving them of crucial federal funds. Powered by WPeMatico
Ex-White House lawyer moves to block judge’s ruling requiring testimony
Former White House counsel Don McGahn on Tuesday asked a judge to put on hold a ruling that would require him to testify about President Donald Trump's efforts to impede the now-completed federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election....
U.S. Navy chief fired over handling of SEAL saga involving Trump
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper fired the Navy's top civilian on Sunday over his handling of the case of a Navy SEAL who was convicted of battlefield misconduct in Iraq and later won the support of President Donald Trump. Powered by WPeMatico
Navy SEAL case closed as far as top U.S. general concerned
The top U.S. general said on Monday that as far as he was concerned the case of a Navy SEAL convicted of battlefield misconduct in Iraq was now closed, a day after Defense Secretary Mark Esper removed the Navy's top civilian over the saga. Powered by WPeMatico
Former New York Mayor Bloomberg enters 2020 Democratic presidential race
Billionaire businessman Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City, jumped into the U.S. presidential race on Sunday, adding another moderate voice to a crowded field of Democratic contenders seeking to face Republican President Donald Trump in the November...
Legal experts say U.S. court ruling on White House counsel could encourage witnesses to talk in impeachment probe
A court ruling expected on Monday could give cover to former national security advisor John Bolton and other administration officials to cooperate in the impeachment inquiry against U.S. President Donald Trump, legal experts said. Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Republican senators ask Treasury for any reports on Hunter Biden
The Republican chairmen of two U.S. Senate committees have asked the Treasury Department, in a letter, for possible reports of money laundering or fraud on the business dealings of former Vice President Joe Biden's son with a Ukraine energy firm. Powered by WPeMatico
On Iraq visit, Pence reassures Kurds and discusses protests with prime minister
Vice President Mike Pence visited Iraq on Saturday to reassure Iraqi Kurds of U.S. support after President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw troops from northern Syria drew criticism that Washington had betrayed its Kurdish allies there. Powered by WPeMatico
Michael Jackson Hollywood movie reported in the works
Michael Jackson's story is headed for Hollywood from the producer who helped make hit film "Bohemian Rhapsody," industry media reported on Friday.Powered by WPeMatico
Death threats prompt music executive to appeal for peace in feud with Taylor Swift
Music executive Scooter Braun on Friday said his family had received "numerous death threats" over a feud with singer Taylor Swift, and appealed to her to make peace.Powered by WPeMatico