Jul 25 A judge’s broad definition of emoluments strengthens lawsuit over Trump’s D.C. hotel By Gretchen Frazee In an unprecedented ruling that could have significant ramifications for President Donald Trump, a federal judge Wednesday issued a broad definition of “emoluments,” the legal term at the heart of several lawsuits alleging the president's profits from his Washington, D.C.,… Continue reading
Jul 25 U.S. acts to release $195M in suspended military aid to Egypt By Associated Press The United States has decided to release $195 million in military aid to Egypt after withholding the assistance last year over human rights concerns, the State Department announced Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 25 5 overlooked political stories that deserve a second look By Tess Conciatori Infowars host Alex Jones' rant against Special Counsel Robert Mueller, a lawsuit against Las Vegas shooting victims and other stories you might have missed. Continue reading
Jul 25 WATCH: European Union leaders announce path forward on trade By Ken Thomas, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press European Union Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says he has made a deal with President Donald Trump to try to ease trade tensions. Continue reading
Jul 25 Trump hotel ruling could open door to his financial records By Stephen Braun, Associated Press The ruling was the first time that a federal judge has interpreted the emoluments clause, which had never been fully tested in an American courtroom. Continue reading
Jul 25 Trump delays proposed Putin meeting until 2019 By Ken Thomas, Associated Press President Donald Trump's proposed Washington meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has been delayed until 2019. Continue reading
Jul 25 WATCH: Mike Pompeo expected to address Russia at Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at 3 p.m. ET. Watch live in the player above. Continue reading
Jul 25 Georgia governor’s matchup sets a battle for the middle By Bill Barrow, Ben Nadler, Associated Press ATLANTA — With the Georgia governor's race now set, the contest between Republican Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams becomes a question of which candidate can move beyond their partisan bases to capture the electoral middle in this emerging battleground… Continue reading
Jul 25 Trump recorded discussing paying for Playboy model’s story By Chad Day, Michael Balsamo, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Two months before the 2016 election, Donald Trump and his former lawyer discussed plans to pay for a former Playboy model's story of alleged an affair, according to a secretly recorded tape of the conversation released amid an… Continue reading
Jul 25 EU officials to meet Trump, wielding a $20-billion threat By Jari Tanner, Associated Press HELSINKI — Top European Union officials were going into a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warning they are ready to put tariffs on $20 billion of American goods if he puts duties on car imports. Continue reading