Jun 06 Paul Ryan contradicts Trump’s claim that the FBI planted a ‘spy’ By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Speaker Paul Ryan is agreeing with another senior House Republican who says there's no evidence that the FBI planted a "spy" in Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign in an effort to hurt his chances at the polls. Continue reading
Jun 06 ACLU sues over plans for citizenship question on 2020 census By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union and others, claims the question intentionally discriminates against immigrants and will increase fear in their communities. It alleges census participation will be depressed, diluting the economic and political power of residents… Continue reading
Jun 06 Trump puts own spin on primaries, declaring GOP had ‘great night’ By Steve Peoples, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Neither party immediately appeared to suffer major setbacks. And the winners and losers in California’s most competitive races could take days to sort out given the state’s unique election laws. Continue reading
Jun 06 New evacuations near Guatemala volcano set off panic By Sonia Pérez D., Associated Press Frightened people living near the Volcano of Fire fled with their children and few possessions, memories still fresh of Sunday's blast, which left at least 75 people dead and 192 missing. Continue reading
Jun 06 California voters recall judge who sentenced Brock Turner to six months for sex assault By Paul Elias, Associated Press The beginning of the end for the first California judge recalled since 1932 began almost exactly two years ago, when Judge Aaron Persky sentenced a former Stanford swimmer convicted of sexual assault to six months in jail instead of a… Continue reading
Jun 05 Civil rights groups call for investigation into video showing police repeatedly punching man in Oregon By Associated Press The American Civil Liberties Union and the state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations both called for investigations. Continue reading
Jun 05 Former USA Gymnastics president refuses to answer questions about handling of Larry Nassar abuse case By Associated Press Steve Penny invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination six times before he was excused by the panel on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 05 Medicare will run out of money sooner than expected, report warns By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The report from program trustees says Medicare will become insolvent in 2026 — three years earlier than previously forecast. Its giant trust fund for inpatient care won't be able to fully cover projected medical bills starting at that point. Continue reading
Jun 05 Watchdog clears Interior chief Zinke of wrongdoing in speech to NHL team By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Ryan Zinke's speech has drawn scrutiny because of the political contributions by the team's owner and because Interior spent more than $12,000 on a charter flight from Nevada to Zinke's home state of Montana for a speech the next day. Continue reading
Jun 05 GOP leader McConnell cancels most of Senate’s August recess By Alan Fram, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he decided to shorten the usual summer getaway "due to the historic obstruction by Senate Democrats of the president's nominees."… Continue reading