U.S. Attorney General Sessions forms cyber task force to probe election meddling
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has ordered the creation of a task force to examine how his Justice Department can better combat a wide cross-section of global cyber threats, including efforts to interfere with elections or d…
Lawyer pleads guilty to lying to U.S. investigators in Russia probe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A lawyer and son-in-law of one of Russia’s richest men pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a charge of lying to federal investigators as part of U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe into Russia’s alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Supreme Court snubs challenge to California gun waiting period
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In a blow to gun rights activists, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a challenge to California’s 10-day waiting period for firearms purchases that is intended to guard against impulsive violence and suicides.
House Democrats ask EPA chief for details on premium travel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats on the House energy committee on Tuesday asked Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt to explain travel records that recently came to light, which showed he has taken frequent first-class flights at taxpayer…
Republicans will sue to block court-drawn Pennsylvania congressional map
(Reuters) – State and national Republican officials will file a federal lawsuit as soon as Wednesday seeking to block a new Pennsylvania congressional map released on Monday by the state’s high court, the party’s congressional campaign arm said on Tues…
Top court snubs challenge to California gun waiting period
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In a blow to gun rights activists, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a challenge to California’s 10-day waiting period for firearms purchases that is intended to guard against impulsive violence and suicides.
Lawyer charged with lying in U.S. probe of Russia election role
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Tuesday stepped up pressure on two former Trump campaign aides to cooperate in his probe into possible collusion with Russia, unsealing criminal charges against a lawyer for allegedly lying …
U.S. top court rejects challenge to California gun waiting period
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In a blow to gun rights activists, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a challenge to California’s 10-day waiting period for firearms purchases that is intended to guard against impulsive violence and suicides.
Trump to host Swedish prime minister on March 6: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will host Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven on March 6 at the White House, the president’s press secretary said on Tuesday, amid concerns in the Nordic region about Russia’s military buildup.
Top court rejects challenge to California gun waiting period
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a constitutional challenge brought by gun rights activists to a California law imposing a 10-day waiting period for the purchase of firearms, intended to guard against impulsive viole…
