Witness in Manafort trial says bank CEO was interested in top Treasury post
A former Federal Savings Bank executive testified on Friday at ex-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort’s bank and tax fraud trial that the bank’s CEO asked him to call Manafort to inquire about whether he could become a candidate for U.S. Treasury sec…
Judge resumes Manafort trial after unexpected three-hour break
The trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort on bank and tax fraud charges resumed on Friday after an unexpected three-hour recess.
Trump adviser Stone’s associate held in contempt in Russia probe: reports
An associate of U.S. President Donald Trump’s longtime adviser Roger Stone was found in contempt on Friday after refusing to appear as a witness before a grand jury convened as part of U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe, U.S. media repo…
U.S. judge calls recess in Manafort trial; to resume in midafternoon
The U.S. judge in the fraud trial of former Trump campaign Paul Manafort called an unexpected break on Friday, citing other matters, as the prosecution sought to clarify comments made by the judge for the second day in a row.
Trump renews attacks on protesting NFL players, says ‘be cool’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday renewed his attacks on NFL players pushing for criminal justice and other social reforms, after a number of players protested during the league’s preseason opening late on Thursday.
Russia tells Washington curbs on its banks would be act of economic war
Russia warned the United States on Friday it would regard any U.S. move to curb the activities of its banks as a “declaration of economic war” and would retaliate, as new sanctions took their toll on the rouble and U.S. lawmakers threatened more.
U.S. judge calls recess in Manafort trial
The U.S. judge in the trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort called a recess on Friday after a long conversation with attorneys for both the government and Manafort, without giving a reason.
Kobach to recuse himself from Kansas governor’s race recount
Kris Kobach, the Republican candidate endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump in the Kansas governor’s race, said he plans to recuse himself from the vote recount after a correction in the total cut his lead to just 91 votes.
Trump renews attacks on NFL players after preseason protests
President Donald Trump on Friday renewed his attacks on NFL players pushing for criminal justice and other social reforms as U.S. media reported that a number of players protested during the league’s preseason opening late on Thursday.
Factbox: Trump on Twitter (Aug 10) – NFL players, Turkey, Tariffs
The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
