Aug 22 Experienced politicians win Wyoming’s primary By Mead Gruver, Associated Press Experience also won out as U.S. Sen. John Barrasso fended off a well-funded challenger in his GOP primary. Continue reading
Aug 21 Michael Cohen’s plea deal, explained By Lisa Desjardins What does the 22-page plea deal tell us about Trump's personal attorney and Trump himself? Here are some highlights:… Continue reading
Aug 21 Read Michael Cohen’s full plea deal outlining his campaign finance violations By Lisa Desjardins Read the entirety of the plea agreement, including accusations that may involve Trump's campaign and time in office. Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Trump avoids mention of Cohen, Manafort legal drama at West Virginia rally By Associated Press The closest reference on Tuesday night came when he slammed the special counsel investigation into Russian election interference as a "witch hunt" and asked: "Where is the collusion?"… Continue reading
Aug 21 Venezuela knocks 5 zeros off its currency. Will anything change? By Larisa Epatko In an effort to curb soaring inflation in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro shaved five zeros off the value of the bolivar. Is it enough? We asked several analysts to explain. Continue reading
Aug 21 Michael Flynn not yet ready to be sentenced, prosecutors say, suggesting cooperation in Russia investigation continues By Associated Press President Donald Trump's former national security adviser pleaded guilty last year to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian officials during the presidential transition and his Turkish lobbying work. Continue reading
Aug 21 Michael Cohen pleads guilty to charges over hush money By Tom Hays, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and "fixer," said he and President Donald Trump arranged the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election. Continue reading
Aug 21 U.S. deports former Nazi camp guard, 95, to Germany By Michael R. Sisak, David Rising, Randy Herschaft, Associated Press The last Nazi war crimes suspect facing deportation from the U.S. was taken from his New York City home and spirited early Tuesday morning to Germany, following years of efforts to remove him from the United States. Continue reading
Aug 21 States aim to stop internet release of 3D-printed gun blueprints By Martha Bellisle, Associated Press Nineteen states and the District of Columbia sued and last month secured a restraining order to stop that process, and now they want to make that permanent by having the judge convert the restraining order into an injunction. Continue reading
Aug 21 Trump administration plan rolls back Obama’s coal emissions standards By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Environmental Protect Agency announced late Monday that acting administrator Andrew Wheeler planned to brief the news media by telephone Tuesday on greenhouse guidelines for states to set performance standards for existing coal-fired power plants. Continue reading