Jun 12 Facebook’s Zuckerberg is the latest target of doctored video By Mae Anderson, Associated Press The somewhat crude video of the Facebook CEO, created as part of an art project and circulated on Facebook-owned Instagram over the past few days, combines news footage of Zuckerberg with phony audio. Continue reading
Jun 12 Former Trump aide Hope Hicks agrees to closed House Judiciary interview By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The panel subpoenaed Hicks last month as part of its investigation into special counsel Robert Mueller's report and obstruction of justice. Continue reading
Jun 12 WATCH: House oversight panel votes in favor of contempt vote for Barr, Ross The Democratic-controlled House Oversight Committee voted 24-15 to advance contempt measures against Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. The vote sends the measures to the full House. Continue reading
Jun 12 New Illinois law makes access to abortion a ‘fundamental right’ By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed sweeping protections for abortion on Wednesday in a new law that establishes access to the procedure as a "fundamental right" for women. Continue reading
Jun 12 Senators question FBI on Russian hack of voting software firm By Tami Abdollah, Associated Press In a letter sent to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Democratic Sens. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, who is the ranking member of the committee with jurisdiction over federal elections, asked for answers by July 12 regarding… Continue reading
Jun 12 WATCH: Trump says he may move U.S. troops to Poland By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump cautioned during an Oval Office meeting Wednesday with Polish President Andrzej Duda that a final decision has not been made. Continue reading
Jun 12 Israeli PM’s wife accepts plea deal for spending government money on lavish meals By Isabel Debre, Associated Press Sara Netanyahu will pay around $15,000 in fines to quietly close the case, which accused her of running up large tabs at luxury restaurants for friends and family while the official prime minister's residence employed a full-time chef. Continue reading
Jun 12 Russians protest fabricated arrests after falsified case against journalist is dropped By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Supporters of a Russian journalist who was arrested on drug dealing charges and freed after the government admitted no evidence existed of wrongdoing marched Wednesday in Moscow to protest alleged fabrications by police. Continue reading
Jun 11 House authorizes lawsuits against Barr, McGahn to enforce subpoenas By Associated Press Tuesday's vote reflects an evolving strategy for Democrats, who have moved toward lawsuits and away from criminal contempt as they investigate President Donald Trump and his administration. Continue reading
Jun 11 Kansas Democrats are planning ranked-choice voting for presidential primary By John Hanna, Associated Press The party is moving away from its more traditional caucuses, trying ranked-choice voting and allowing mail ballots to boost participation. Continue reading