House Democrats to probe Trump impact on FBI, Justice: lawmaker
The incoming Democratic chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee intends to investigate President Donald Trump’s impact on the integrity of the Justice Department and the FBI, according to a letter sent to top federal law enfor…
U.S. senators alarmed if China gets control of Djibouti port
Two prominent U.S. senators expressed alarm on Tuesday about the military and political consequences if China gains control of a port terminal in Djibouti, and said they were concerned it could further boost Beijing’s influence in East Africa.
U.S. judge to hold hearing on CNN White House lawsuit
A federal judge said he would hold a hearing on Wednesday on CNN’s lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking the speedy reinstatement of press credentials for White House correspondent Jim Acosta, a frequent target of President Donald Trump.
Trump under pressure from Melania to fire top aide
President Donald Trump was under pressure from his wife, Melania, on Tuesday to fire his deputy national security adviser over what two sources close to the White House said was the way Mrs Trump’s trip to Africa was handled.
Trump picks conservative to replace Kavanaugh on appeals court
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will nominate conservative lawyer Neomi Rao, known for her strong anti-regulatory views, to replace newly appointed U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on an influential federal appeals court.
Trump could answer written Russia probe questions this week: source
President Donald Trump is expected to provide written answers to questions from the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election as soon as this week, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Trump aide Ricardel ‘no longer deserves’ to serve: first lady’s office
U.S. first lady Melania Trump has asked that the White House sever ties with deputy national security adviser Mira Ricardel, a spokeswoman for the first lady’s office said on Tuesday.
Trump considers ousting top aide who feuded with Melania
President Donald Trump is moving to replace his deputy national security adviser after she feuded with first lady Melania Trump, two sources familiar with the matter said, with a spokeswoman for the first lady leaving no doubt about where she stood on …
Factbox: Was Trump’s appointment of Whitaker lawful?
Since President Donald Trump’s appointment of Matthew Whitaker as acting U.S. attorney general last week, questions regarding the legitimacy of Whitaker’s authority have escalated.
Trump considers ousting national security deputy over feud with first lady: sources
President Donald Trump is moving to replace his deputy national security adviser after she feuded with first lady Melania Trump, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
