Feb 21 WATCH: Trump disparages Oscar win for ‘Parasite’ By Associated Press “What the hell was that all about?" Trump said. “We've got enough problems with South Korea with trade. On top of that, they give them best movie of the year."… Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 4:42 Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison for witness tampering, lying to Congress A U.S. District Court judge in Washington has sentenced Trump ally Roger Stone to 40 months in prison for witness tampering and lying to Congress. Stone is the seventh presidential associate to face jail time for crimes stemming from the… Continue watching
Feb 20 New visa restrictions set off ‘panic wave’ in immigrant communities By Philip Marcelo, Sophia Tareen, Associated Press A Dallas immigration lawyer from Nigeria says her phone has been ringing nonstop. The United African Organization has held legal clinics in Chicago to walk people through their options. Continue reading
Feb 20 Israel leader vows thousands of new homes in east Jerusalem By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Critics say large construction in the area could cut east Jerusalem Palestinians off from the rest of the West Bank. Building in the areas has previously sparked international outcry. Continue reading
Feb 20 Trump ally Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison By Ashraf Khalil, Mark Sherman, Associated Press Stone was the sixth Trump aide or adviser to be convicted of charges brought as part of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation… Continue reading
Feb 19 Trump taps Richard Grenell as nation’s top intel official By Zeke Miller, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The move puts a staunch Trump ally in charge of the nation's 17 spy agencies, which the president has only tepidly embraced. Continue reading
Feb 19 WATCH: Former Gov. Blagojevich praises Trump from Chicago home after release By Michael Tarm, Associated Press Blagojevich landed at O'Hare airport hours after walking out of a Colorado prison where he served eight years, promising to work for judicial and criminal justice reform while maintaining his innocence. Continue reading
Feb 18 Trump delivers on water pledge for wealthy California farmers By Ellen Knickmeyer, Adam Beam, Associated Press Conservation groups say they fear the changes will deplete water supplies and speed extinction of endangered native fish. The administration denies that. Continue reading
Feb 18 Here’s who just received clemency from Trump By Courtney Vinopal Of the 11 individuals, many are notable figures, and some have ties to the president or his associates. Continue reading
Feb 18 Trump pardons Edward DeBartolo Jr., ex-49ers owner By Aamer Madhani, Kevin Freking, Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump has pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal. DeBartolo Jr. built the San Francisco 49ers' 1980s-1990s dynasty. Continue reading