Jul 24 AP fact check: Trump falsely claims Mueller exonerated him By Hope Yen, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press Seeking to discredit Robert Mueller — and make some campaign money from the effort — President Donald Trump falsely claimed exoneration Wednesday even as the former special counsel was testifying to Congress about his investigation. Here's a closer look at… Continue reading
Jul 24 EU braces for Boris Johnson, Brexit supporter, as new UK leader By Raf Casert, Associated Press Three decades ago, journalist Boris Johnson wrote stories for London's Daily Telegraph— articles the European officials deemed to be so false that they coined the word "Euromyth" to describe them. Now, he is Britain's prime minister. Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Mueller won't say whether his team subpoenaed Trump Jr. By Associated Press Rep. Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, asked Mueller if he subpoenaed the president's eldest son or if he wanted to interview him. Mueller responded: "I'm not going to discuss that."… Continue reading
Jul 24 Judge won't block U.S. asylum restrictions at southern border By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press A federal judge said Wednesday that the Trump administration can enforce its new restrictions on asylum for people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border while lawsuits challenging the policy play out. Continue reading
Jul 24 Actor Rutger Hauer, of 'Blade Runner' fame, has died at 75 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press Earlier in his career, a Hollywood agent suggested changing his name to something easier for the American public to learn. The actor declined. "If you're good enough, people will remember your name," he explained… Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Mueller condemns Trump's praise for WikiLeaks By Associated Press Former special counsel Robert Mueller is condemning President Donald Trump's praise for WikiLeaks during the 2016 presidential campaign. Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Mueller clarifies answer on indicting Trump By Associated Press Former special counsel Robert Mueller has clarified that he did not consider bringing criminal charges against President Donald Trump as part of his Russia investigation. Continue reading
Jul 24 Meek Mill's conviction overturned, granted new trial By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press The rapper became a symbol for criminal justice reform after a judge sent him back to prison in 2017. Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Nunes calls Mueller hearing 'political theater' By Associated Press The top Republican on the House intelligence committee says a hearing with former special counsel Robert Mueller is "political theater" and a "Hail Mary" attempt by Democrats to convince Americans that President Donald Trump conspired with Russia to win election. Continue reading
Jul 24 White House calls Mueller hearing embarrassment for Democrats By Associated Press The White House is calling former special counsel Robert Mueller's congressional testimony "an epic embarrassment for the Democrats."… Continue reading