Jul 07 Judge rejects Justice Department's 'unreasonable' attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton County By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Fulton County asked a judge to quash the subpoena, arguing it was meant to "target, harass and punish the President's perceived political opponents" and that it was "grossly over broad and untethered to any reasonable need."… Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 7:15 Trump's EEOC abandons key tool for combating workplace discrimination By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins, Andrew Merlis For more than 60 years, the federal government has relied on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to enforce laws against workplace discrimination. The Department of Justice is now challenging a legal framework that has underpinned that work for decades. Geoff… Continue watching
Jul 07 Lawsuit says U.S. immigration agencies illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran By Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press The lawsuit depicts a coordinated campaign between the U.S. and Iranian governments to identify Iranians in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody and pressure them to return to Iran. Continue reading
Jul 07 Trump again demands Greenland as NATO unveils military projects worth billions to prove its firepower By Seung Min Kim, Lorne Cook, Suzan Fraser, Abby Sewell, Associated Press Trump also announced the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey that were imposed after Ankara bought a Russian missile defense system. Continue reading
Jul 07 WATCH: Trump arrives at NATO summit in Turkey, with ceremonial welcome from Erdogan By Associated Press President Donald Trump arrived in Turkey on Tuesday to attend a NATO summit and was welcomed at a ceremony by Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shortly after. Continue reading
Jul 07 Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by conservative activist By Scott Bauer, Associated Press The case has been wending its way through the courts for years and stems from attempts by conservatives to overturn President Joe Biden’s victory in Wisconsin over President Donald Trump in 2020. Continue reading
Jul 07 Rahm Emanuel to denounce Netanyahu during Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel By Steven Sloan, Steve Peoples, Associated Press According to remarks obtained by The Associated Press, Emanuel on Wednesday will criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for leading Israel to a "dead end" and say unconditional U.S. support has been a mistake. Continue reading
Jul 07 Sen. Bernie Sanders says Graham Platner should drop out of the race after sexual assault allegation By Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Sanders, Platner's longtime backer, joined the chorus Tuesday saying that he spoke with Platner and that "in light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.”… Continue reading
Jul 07 WATCH: Trump says in Erdogan meeting that U.S. will lift Turkey sanctions, consider selling F-35s By Lorne Cook, Suzan Fraser, Abby Sewell, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press “We’re going to be taking the sanctions off, OK?” President Donald Trump said in response to a question during a meeting at the presidential palace in Ankara. Continue reading
Jul 07 Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine Senate candidate faces sexual assault allegation By Kimberlee Kruesi, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Graham Platner denied the allegation on Monday, but said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. Continue reading