Jul 11 Trump’s Fourth of July event cost an estimated $5.4 million By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press President Donald Trump's July Fourth extravaganza — featuring tanks, a military flyover, and a Trump speech at the Lincoln Memorial — cost an estimated $5.4 million, according to rough figures Thursday. Continue reading
Jul 11 WATCH: House committee authorizes subpoenas tied to Mueller report, immigration Lawmakers voted Thursday to authorize subpoenas for 12 people mentioned in special counsel Robert Mueller's report, including President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Continue reading
Jul 11 Trump lashes out on Twitter ahead of social media gathering By Jill Colvin, Kevin Freking, Associated Press Trump has long complained, without evidence, that companies such as Google, Twitter and Facebook are "against me."… Continue reading
Jul 11 WATCH: Trump abandons 2020 census citizenship question, but seeks data from federal agencies President Donald Trump says he's ordering every federal department and agency to provide the Commerce Department with all records it requests pertaining to the number of citizens and noncitizens in the country. Continue reading
Jul 11 Democrats preparing to question Mueller say it ‘will not be easy’ By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Robert Mueller, who is scheduled to testify before Congress July 17, has said he won't answer questions beyond what is in the report on Russia's election meddling… Continue reading
Jul 10 WATCH: Asylum-seeker tells House she came to U.S. seeking safety, but watched her daughter die By Colleen Long, Associated Press Yazmin Juárez, a Guatemalan mother seeking asylum who appeared before a House panel Wednesday, said she testified because she wanted everyone to know about conditions in ICE detention. "I do not want more children to suffer."… Continue reading
Jul 10 Woman says Jeffrey Epstein raped her when she was 15 By Jim Mustian, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Jennifer Araoz filed court papers seeking information from Epstein in preparation for suing him, and she aired her allegations on NBC's "Today" show , though she said she hadn't discussed them with authorities. Continue reading
Jul 10 What does Tom Steyer believe? Where the candidate stands on 6 issues By Courtney Vinopal Here’s where billionaire environmentalist and 2020 presidential contender Tom Steyer stands on key issues. Continue reading
Jul 10 Who’s in, who’s out of the 2020 race By Meredith Lee Despite Rep. Eric Swalwell’s exit from the 2020 race, the Democratic field held at a net zero change this week after environmentalist Tom Steyer launched his White House bid. Continue reading
Jul 10 U.S. appeals court sides with Trump in emoluments lawsuit involving hotel By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press A federal appeals court has ordered the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump of illegally profiting off the presidency through his luxury Washington hotel, handing Trump a significant legal victory on Wednesday. Continue reading