U.S. prosecutors say no leniency needed for Trump ex-aide Manafort
Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team told a U.S. judge on Saturday that President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort "repeatedly and brazenly" broke the law, and argued he did not deserve leniency at sentencing. Powered by WPeMatico
Democrats pursue subpoenas on Trump separations of immigrant families
In what is likely to be their first public use of subpoena power since taking over the U.S. House of Representatives in January, Democrats were set to vote on Tuesday on subpoenaing documents on the Trump administration's migrant family separation policy. Powered by...
Director Stanley Donen, famed for landmark film ‘Singin’ in the Rain,’ dies at 94
Stanley Donen, the former dancer who directed some of Hollywood's greatest musicals including Gene Kelly's landmark "Singin' in the Rain," "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and "On the Town," has died at age 94, according to media reports.Powered by WPeMatico
As 2020 candidates turn left, some Democrats worry about the center
Liberal Democratic presidential contenders' rush to embrace the left's most ambitious proposals has some Democrats worried there could be a price to pay when they try to defeat President Donald Trump next year. Powered by WPeMatico
North Carolina orders new U.S. House election after ‘tainted’ vote
North Carolina's elections board on Thursday ordered a new election for a U.S. House seat after officials said corruption surrounding absentee ballots tainted the results of a 2018 vote that has embarrassed the Republican Party. Powered by WPeMatico
Fox cuts Smollett’s character from ‘Empire’ after arrest
Fox is cutting Jussie Smollett's character from its popular hip-hop drama "Empire" after the actor was arrested and accused of staging a hoax hate crime attack on himself, show officials said on Friday.Powered by WPeMatico
Democratic senators urge FTC to act on Facebook ‘friendly fraud’ practices
Two Democratic U.S. senators called for the Federal Trade Commission to act on a complaint filed by consumer groups against Facebook Inc on Thursday that alleged the company scammed children into spending money on its platform. Powered by WPeMatico
U.S. Democrats introduce resolution stopping Trump border emergency
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a resolution on Friday aimed at ending President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration on border security, taking the first step to assert congressional power over the expenditure of taxpayer funds. Powered by...
Jackson estate says HBO film violates non-disparagement contract: lawsuit
The estate of Michael Jackson filed a lawsuit on Thursday against HBO saying that its documentary about allegations of child sex abuse by the late singer breached a previous agreement by the cable channel not to disparage him.Powered by WPeMatico
Actor Smollett’s character cut from ‘Empire’ episodes after arrest
Actor Jussie Smollett's character is being removed from the final two episodes of the Fox hip-hop drama "Empire" after he was arrested and charged with staging a hoax hate crime attack on himself, show officials said on Friday.Powered by WPeMatico