Missouri lawmakers to weigh case against governor on May 18
(Reuters) – The Missouri General Assembly will convene a special session on May 18 to consider impeachment or any other discipline that a special House panel may recommend against Governor Eric Greitens, legislative leaders announced on Thursday.
Oklahoma passes adoption bill critics say is biased against gay couples
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled Oklahoma legislature approved an adoption measure on Thursday that critics say discriminates against same-sex couples, non-Christians and single parents.
Giuliani wants limits for Trump interview in Russia probe
(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s new chief lawyer said on Thursday that if his client agrees to an interview with Special Counsel Robert Mueller, it should be limited to a few hours and focus on Russian tampering in the 2016 election.
McCain, in new memoir, chides Trump for undermining U.S. values
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator John McCain rebukes President Donald Trump in a new memoir, accusing his fellow Republican of failing to uphold U.S. values by showering praise on international “tyrants,” discrediting the media, ignoring human right…
Congressional chaplain can stay in job: House Speaker
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said late on Thursday that the chamber’s chaplain will remain in his position, after he unexpectedly asked Reverend Patrick Conroy to resign two weeks ago, outraging some lawmakers …
U.S. investigators logged Trump lawyer’s phone calls: NBC
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal investigators kept logs of the phone lines of President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen, NBC News said on Thursday, correcting an earlier story that said the lines were wiretapped to allow investigat…
McCain, in new book, scolds Trump for undermining U.S. values
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator John McCain scolds Republican President Donald Trump in a new memoir, accusing him of failing to uphold U.S. values by showering praise on international “tyrants,” discrediting the media, ignoring human rights and de…
U.S. investigators wiretapped phone lines of Trump lawyer: NBC
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Federal investigators wiretapped the phone lines of U.S. President Donald Trump’s longtime lawyer Michael Cohen before the FBI seized records and documents in a raid last month on his offices, hotel room and home, NBC Ne…
U.S. Vice President Pence postpones Brazil trip as North Korea talks loom
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is postponing his plans to travel to Brazil this month in order to ensure foreign policy resources are focused on President Donald Trump’s coming talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Pence’s …
Trump says campaign funds were not used to pay adult-film star
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday his personal lawyer was paid back through a monthly retainer, not campaign funds, for the $130,000 given to adult-film star Stormy Daniels to stop “false and extortionist accusations” she m…
