May 22 Judge refuses to block Trump bank subpoenas By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos refused to block the subpoenas seeking records from Deutsche Bank and Capital One. Continue reading
May 22 Michael Avenatti charged with defrauding Stormy Daniels By Jim Mustian, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Federal prosecutors in New York City say Michael Avenatti used a doctored document to divert about $300,000 that Daniels was supposed to get from a book deal. Continue reading
May 22 New York puts Democrats a step closer to getting Trump’s state tax returns By Chris Carola, David Klepper, Associated Press The legislation would allow the leaders of the House and Senate committees to get access to any New York state tax returns filed by elected officials and top appointed officials. Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: Pelosi says Trump ‘took a pass’ on negotiating infrastructure plan By Associated Press After a meeting with Democrats, Trump said he won't work with them as long as they are moving ahead with investigations of his administration. Continue reading
May 22 WATCH: Trump says he refuses to work with Democrats while they investigate him Trump said, "I don't do cover-ups" and declared that Democrats had to choose whether to investigate him or work together on the country's priorities. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 8:08 Why Rep. Raskin says he’s changed his mind on impeaching Trump The showdown over the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches continued to play out Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as Congress again sought answers from the White House, and the Trump administration declined to provide them. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
May 21 Watch 9:08 How this Greek island proves European migrant crisis isn’t over By Malcolm Brabant Right-wing nationalists are expected to do well in upcoming elections for the European Parliament, in part due to voter weariness over mass immigration. The European Union says the migration crisis that began four years ago is over, as new arrivals… Continue watching
May 21 Democratic calls for impeachment swell as McGahn defies subpoena By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press A growing number of rank-and-file House Democrats, incensed by former Counsel Don McGahn's empty chair in the Judiciary Committee hearing room, are confronting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and pushing her and other leaders to act. Continue reading
May 21 Hope Hicks and former White House counsel’s aide subpoenaed by House panel By Associated Press The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed the former White House communications director and a former aide in the White House counsel's office as Democrats continue their investigations of President Donald Trump. Continue reading
May 21 McGahn was a no-show. What’s next for the Trump obstruction probe? By Gretchen Frazee Democrats must decide whether to try to force McGahn to testify at a later date, or focus their efforts on other key witnesses and documents that could provide evidence Trump impeded the special counsel’s investigation. Continue reading