Trump calls former ‘Apprentice’ star turned White House aide a ‘dog’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday lashed out at former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman, calling her a “dog” as his fellow former reality TV star continued to publicly release recordings from her time in Trump’s orbit.
Manafort seeks acquittal as tax, bank fraud trial moves to defense
Lawyers for Paul Manafort will have the opportunity on Tuesday to put up their defense, a day after U.S. prosecutors rested their case against the former campaign chairman for President Donald Trump in his trial over alleged tax and bank fraud.
Factbox: Trump on Twitter (Aug 14) – Fitton, Strzok, Mueller
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries to gauge strength of opposition to Trump
States such as Wisconsin helped drive Donald Trump’s surprising presidential win two years ago, and Tuesday’s primaries there and in neighboring Minnesota could serve as a barometer of opposition strength headed into the November midterm elections.
Boy, 11, hacks into replica U.S. vote website in minutes at convention
An 11-year-old boy managed to hack into a replica of Florida’s election results website in 10 minutes and change names and tallies during a hackers convention, organizers said, stoking concerns about security ahead of nationwide votes.
China angered at new U.S. defense act, to assess content
China on Tuesday condemned measures targeting it in a new U.S. defense act, saying it exaggerated antagonism and that Beijing would take a close look at aspects that beef up the role of a U.S. panel that reviews foreign investment proposals.
China expresses strong dissatisfaction at new U.S. defense act
China’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday it expressed strong dissatisfaction at “negative content related to China” in the new U.S. defense act.
China to ‘comprehensively’ assess new U.S. defense act
China’s Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday it will comprehensively assess a new U.S. defense act that strengthens the role of a key committee tasked with reviewing proposed foreign investment, and called for fair treatment of Chinese investors.
Pouille outlasts Murray in Cincinnati opener
Andy Murray’s comeback following hip surgery hit another roadblock on Monday after he was beaten 6-1 1-6 6-4 by France’s Lucas Pouille in the first round of the Cincinnati Open.
Manafort trial moves to defense as prosecutors wrap up
U.S. prosecutors on Monday rested their case against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort after 10 days of testimony alleging how he evaded taxes and defrauded banks, with the defense set to decide on Tuesday if it will call any witnesses.
