Judge finds Kansas’ Kris Kobach in contempt of court
(Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday found Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach in contempt of court for disobeying her order not to enforce the state’s disputed proof-of-citizenship voter registration law while the court weighed its legality. FILE PHOTO: Kansas...
Trump’s ex-campaign chief Manafort to seek dismissal of charges
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Paul Manafort, U.S. President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman, will try on Thursday to convince a judge to throw out charges brought by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, arguing Mueller has overstepped his authority. Manafort, hit with two...
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth backs her son Charles to take on Commonwealth role
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Queen Elizabeth said on Thursday she hoped her son and heir Prince Charles would take on leadership of the Commonwealth, answering some who argue the position should be rotated around member states. “It is my sincere wish that the...
Both sides to call toxicologists in Cosby sex assault trial
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (Reuters) - Expert toxicologists for both sides are expected to take the stand on Thursday in the trial of Bill Cosby who is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a former friend more than a decade ago. Actor and comedian, Bill Cosby, arrives for...
Four U.S. senators seek details on unusual cellular surveillance in D.C. area
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Four U.S. senators on Wednesday urged the U.S. Homeland Security Department (DHS) to disclose additional information about unusual cellular surveillance activity that has been detected around the nation’s capital. The Washington Monument stands...
Senator Menendez to vote against Pompeo as secretary of state
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, the top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, said on Wednesday he would oppose President Donald Trump’s nomination of CIA Director Mike Pompeo as secretary of state, in a blow to the nomination. Senator...
Pink leads People’s beautiful issue, Meghan Markle on the list
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Pink graced the cover of People magazine’s annual beautiful people issue on Wednesday, chosen for what the celebrity publication called “a role model who embodies honesty and confidence.” 51st Country Music Association Awards –...
Amy Schumer says self-esteem, not size, rules in ‘I Feel Pretty’
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comedian Amy Schumer has made a name for herself with her sharp wit and self-deprecating observations about romance, drinking and sex. Cast member Amy Schumer poses at the premiere of "I Feel Pretty" in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 17,...
Fox’s Hannity revealed as mystery client of Trump’s personal lawyer
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer was forced on Monday to reveal in a New York federal court that Fox News personality Sean Hannity, one of Trump’s most ardent defenders, was also on his client list. Michael Cohen, Trump’s fiercely...
Albuquerque, New Mexico passes ‘immigrant friendly’ measures
TAOS, New Mexico (Reuters) - The U.S. city of Albuquerque passed measures on Monday that make it harder for federal officials to deport illegal immigrants, a week after a federal judge blocked a Trump administration effort to withhold funding from cities that took...