Aug 14 Critics say Trump pardon of Arpaio would endorse racism By Astrid Galvan, Associated Press The report was welcome news for the former Phoenix-area sheriff, who lost a re-election bid in November and who was convicted of misdemeanor contempt of court on July 31. But it angered immigrant rights activists and others who say it… Continue reading
Aug 14 EPA plans to rewrite Obama-era limits for coal power plant wastewater By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency says it plans to scrap an Obama-era measure limiting water pollution from coal-fired power plants. A letter from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt released Monday as part of a legal appeal said he will seek… Continue reading
Aug 14 Pence says U.S. won’t stand by as Venezuela ‘crumbles’ By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Seeking to highlight the growing plight in Venezuela, Vice President Mike Pence is meeting with people who've fled the country to neighboring Colombia. Continue reading
Aug 14 Judge denies bond for suspect in Charlottesville attack at white nationalist rally By Joshua Barajas James Alex Fields Jr., 20, is being held on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of Heather Heyer, 32, and faces additional charges of malicious wounding and failure to stop in an accident that lead to a death. Continue reading
Aug 14 Merck CEO steps down from presidential council after Charlottesville By Associated Press The CEO of the nation's third largest pharmaceutical company is resigning from the President's American Manufacturing Council citing "a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism."… Continue reading
Aug 14 WATCH: Trump signs executive order to explore trade investigation of China By Jonathan Lemire and Josh Boak, Associated Press Even as he seeks Beijing's help on North Korea, President Donald Trump is poised to seek a trade investigation of China for the alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property. Continue reading
Aug 14 Pressure mounts on Trump to condemn white supremacists after Charlottesville attack By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The White House defended President Donald Trump's response to deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia, as he came under bipartisan scolding for not clearly condemning white supremacists immediately after the altercations. Continue reading
Aug 13 Pence to begin Latin America tour as global crises grow By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence will visit Colombia amid escalating tensions with neighboring Venezuela and North Korea. Continue reading
Aug 13 Utah Republicans divided in battle for Chaffetz’s House seat By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The winner of Tuesday's primary will be the overwhelming favorite in the November special election in a district where Republican voters outnumber Democrats five-to-one. Continue reading
Aug 13 Politicians criticize Trump for not explicitly rebuking white supremacists By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Democrats and some Republicans called on him to specifically denounce white supremacy and racially motivated hate by name. Continue reading