Democratic-led U.S. House panel authorizes subpoenas for Mueller report, evidence
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee voted on Wednesday to authorize subpoenas for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's full, unredacted report and underlying evidence from his investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 election. Powered...
Kudlow says working on rescue, restructuring plan for Venezuela
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Wednesday said the United States has plans to rapidly revitalize the Venezuelan economy, including financial and food planning as well as getting cash to people in the country. Powered by WPeMatico
Suspect in rapper Nipsey Hussle’s killing arrested in Los Angeles suburb
The man suspected of fatally shooting Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle in a personal dispute was arrested in a Los Angeles suburb on Tuesday, a day after authorities named him publicly, police officials said.Powered by WPeMatico
Trump says vote on healthcare can wait until after 2020 election
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Former intelligence officials sue to end pre-publication review of writings
Two civil liberties groups on Tuesday sued three U.S. intelligence chiefs and the acting defense secretary seeking to have declared unconstitutional their agencies' pre-publication reviews of former officials' writings and speeches. Powered by WPeMatico
Mourners injured in stampede at vigil for slain rapper
At least two people were critically injured and 10 others hurt after hundreds of fans stampeded during a vigil for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle in Los Angeles late Monday, officials and media reports said.Powered by WPeMatico
Chicago police call for state’s attorney to resign in Smollett controversy
Protesting Chicago police officers on Monday called for Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to resign after her office dropped felony charges against actor Jussie Smollett last week related to allegations that he staged a phony hate crime.Powered by WPeMatico
Trump says U.S. census ‘meaningless’ without citizenship question
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday injected himself into one of the most consequential cases of the current Supreme Court term, saying the nation's 2020 census would be "meaningless" without adding a question about citizenship to the questionnaire. Powered by...
House committee chairman warns of subpoenas in White House security clearance probe
U.S. House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings on Monday threatened to begin subpoenaing current and former White House officials as part of his panel's investigation of security clearances issued under President Donald Trump, including that of his son-in-law...
Trump cuts aid to Central American countries as migrant crisis deepens
The U.S. government cut aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras on Saturday after President Donald Trump blasted the Central American countries for sending migrants to the United States and threatened to shutter the U.S.-Mexico border. Powered by WPeMatico