May 16 WATCH: Trump pledges partnership on trade, military in meeting with Uzbekistan president White House officials said in advance of the meeting that Trump would raise human rights conditions but neither leader addressed the subject during brief remarks to reporters. Continue reading
May 16 4 key takeaways from Donald Trump Jr.’s testimony on the Russia probe By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press What we learned from the nearly 2,000 pages of transcripts of interviews with Donald Trump Jr. and others by congressional investigators in the Russia probe. Continue reading
May 16 Trump financial disclosure includes reimbursement to personal attorney Michael Cohen By Associated Press No mention was made of a $130,000 paid to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about an alleged affair. A footnote in tiny type on page 45 of the 92 page document says the president "fully reimbursed" Cohen… Continue reading
May 16 Michigan State and Nassar victims reach $500 million settlement By David Eggert, Ed White, Associated Press LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University on Wednesday announced a $500 million settlement with more than 300 women and girls who said they were assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar in the worst sex-abuse case in sports history. Continue reading
May 16 Trump Jr: Can’t recall discussing Russia probe with father By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Chad Day, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Donald Trump Jr. told the Senate Judiciary Committee last year he couldn't remember whether he had discussed the Russia investigation with his father and said he didn't think there was anything wrong with meeting a Russian lawyer at… Continue reading
May 16 WATCH: Cambridge Analytica whistleblower testifies before Senate By Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing Wednesday on the future of data privacy following revelations that Cambridge Analytica gathered personal information from some 87 million Facebook users. You can watch it live here. Continue reading
May 16 Following U.S. lead, Guatemala moves embassy to Jerusalem By Aron Heller, Associated Press JERUSALEM — Guatemala festively opened its new embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so after the United States, and giving Israel a diplomatic boost as it faces international criticism for the deadly violence on the… Continue reading
May 16 4 shot dead in attack on Indonesia police; officer killed By Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian police on Wednesday shot dead four sword-wielding men who attacked a police headquarters in Sumatra, killing one officer, the latest in a spate of militant attacks across the Muslim-majority country. Continue reading
May 16 Trump backs 2 successful U.S. Senate nominees in primaries By Ashley Thomas, Marc Levy, Associated Press President Donald Trump backed two successful U.S. Senate nominees in Pennsylvania and Nebraska, which were among four states holding primaries Tuesday. Continue reading
May 15 EPA inspector general opens investigation of Pruitt’s use of multiple email accounts By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The agency's inspector general is now conducting about a half-dozen investigative audits of EPA chief Scott Pruitt's travel, security and other matters. Continue reading