Apr 12 Pelosi says Trump idea to send immigrants to sanctuary cities ‘disrespectful’ By Associated Press The California Democrat was asked Friday for her thoughts on reports that the White House had considered sending immigrants to places like New York and Pelosi's San Francisco that don't cooperate with federal immigration officials. Continue reading
Apr 12 Lobbyist Patten gets probation in case spun off from Russia probe By Chad Day, Associated Press Patten pleaded guilty to violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act for lobbying on behalf of the Opposition Bloc, a Ukrainian political party. He also admitted to orchestrating a $50,000 straw-donor scheme to purchase tickets from the inaugural committee on behalf… Continue reading
Apr 12 Congo’s Ebola outbreak not yet a global emergency, WHO says By Jamey Keaten, Maria Cheng, Associated Press A top Red Cross official said Friday he's "more concerned than I have ever been" about the possible regional spread of the Ebola virus after a new spike in cases, as the World Health Organization met on whether to declare… Continue reading
Apr 12 House Democrats mark their 1st 100 days with wins, stumbles By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press As the Democratic freshmen lawmakers round the first 100 days of their new majority in the House, they're taking stock of their accomplishments, noting the stumbles and marking their place as a front line of resistance to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Apr 12 Sudanese army says it holds president, won’t extradite him By Maggie Michael, Associated Press Sudanese military officials who ousted President Omar al-Bashir said they will not extradite the longtime ruler but will put him on trial at home, before the nation. He faces charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide for his… Continue reading
Apr 12 Buttigieg goes from cordial to critical of Pence on campaign By Brian Slodysko, Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press WASHINGTON — On the campaign trail, Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg blasts Vice President Mike Pence’s cultural and religious conservatism. But as the mayor of Indiana’s fourth largest city, his tone toward the state’s Republican former governor was more muted. Continue reading
Apr 12 Labour Party says UK should oppose Assange extradition to U.S. By Jonathan Lemire, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Key figures in Britain's opposition Labour Party said Friday the government should oppose the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States on charges of conspiring to break into a Pentagon computer. Continue reading
Apr 11 Image of child crying at border wins World Press Photo award By Associated Press Getty Images photographer John Moore's winning image shows 2-year-old Yanela Sanchez and her mother, Sandra Sanchez, after they were taken into custody last June 12, and it fueled debate about tough Trump administration policies that included separating families detained at… Continue reading
Apr 11 WATCH: Trump hosts Oval Office celebration for World War II vets By Associated Press After Trump addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention last year, he welcomed 95-year-old Allen Jones to the stage. The White House says Jones asked to spend his birthday Thursday with the president and Trump agreed. Continue reading
Apr 11 Ohio governor signs ban on abortion after 1st fetal heartbeat By Associated Press Doctors say a fetal heartbeat can be detected as early as five weeks into pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant. Continue reading