Jul 25 Prosecutor says more people could be charged in R. Kelly case By Michael Tarm, Associated Press More charges and more defendants could be added to the federal case against R. Kelly in Chicago that currently alleges child pornography and other crimes by the R&B singer and two associates, a prosecutor told a judge Thursday. Continue reading
Jul 25 Florida lawmaker receives threats after asking for Epstein probe By Associated Press Democratic state senator Lauren Book told news outlets Thursday she has received a dozen threatening text messages and phone calls telling her to back off from pushing a probe into the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Continue reading
Jul 25 Federal government will execute inmates for first time since 2003 By Associated Press The Justice Department says five inmates will be executed, starting in December. Continue reading
Jul 25 AP source: Jeffrey Epstein found injured in NYC jail cell By Tom Hays, Associated Press Epstein is accused of having sex with girls as young as 14. He's pleaded not guilty. Continue reading
Jul 25 California signs deal with automakers to raise gas mileage standards By Tom Krishner, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Ford, BMW, Honda and Volkswagen are parties to the deal with the California Air Resources Board, which appears designed to pressure the administration and the rest of the auto industry into joining or reaching a compromise. Continue reading
Jul 25 White House condemns judge’s order blocking asylum restrictions By Associated Press White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said the plaintiffs in the case found "a single district judge who will purport to dictate immigration policy to the entire Nation."… Continue reading
Jul 25 Puerto Rico Gov. Rosselló to resign Aug. 2 amid online chat scandal By Danica Coto, Associated Press The announcement comes nearly two weeks of protests touched off by a leak of crude and insulting chat messages between him and his top advisers. Continue reading
Jul 24 Judge blocks Trump’s asylum restrictions By Amy Taxin, Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press The policy would prevent most migrants from seeking asylum in the U.S. if they passed through another country first. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 7:31 Partisan divide fuels Mueller hearings on a historic day Robert Mueller testified Wednesday before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees. While many Republicans cast doubt upon the integrity of Mueller and his investigation, Democrats questioned the former special counsel about his decision not to subpoena President Trump and the… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 8:12 What Trump and members of Congress are saying about Mueller’s testimony President Trump was at the White House for most of Robert Mueller’s testimony, tweeting reactions including a reference to the Russia investigation as a “ridiculous hoax.” House Democrats seemed somewhat muted after the hearings, while congressional Republicans believe Mueller’s appearance… Continue watching