Ex-White House lawyer moves to block judge’s ruling requiring testimony
Former White House counsel Don McGahn on Tuesday asked a judge to put on hold a ruling that would require him to testify about President Donald Trump’s efforts to impede the now-completed federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S….
Senate Democrats introduce privacy bill with fines for privacy violations: Washington Post
Senator Maria Cantwell, backed by three other Democrats, proposed legislation that would set penalties for digital giants like Alphabet Inc’s Google and Facebook Inc if they mishandle users’ personal data, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday.
Lawsuit claims U.S. starving Census Bureau of funding, may cause undercount
A new lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of starving the U.S. Bureau of the Census of funding necessary to conduct an accurate 2020 census, likely resulting in an undercounting of racial and ethnic minorities.
Former White House lawyer must testify in impeachment probe, judge rules
Former White House counsel Don McGahn must testify in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, a federal judge ruled on Monday, rejecting the administration’s assertion of immunity for officials by declaring that “no one is above the law…
U.S. Supreme Court extends block on Trump financial records dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday gave President Donald Trump a boost by extending its hold on a lower court ruling that required his longtime accounting firm to hand over his financial records to a Democratic-led House of Representatives committee.
U.S. judge backs House subpoena for ex-White House counsel’s testimony
Former White House counsel Don McGahn must comply with a congressional subpoena seeking his testimony about President Donald Trump’s efforts to impede the now-completed federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, a judge …
‘No quid pro quo’: Trump’s defenses in the impeachment investigation
President Donald Trump has maintained throughout the impeachment inquiry that he did nothing improper in his dealings with Ukraine, even as witnesses have detailed efforts by his White House to get Ukraine to take actions that could help him politicall…
U.S. prosecutors seek information on payments to Trump lawyer Giuliani: subpoena
Federal prosecutors in New York are seeking records of payments to Rudy Giuliani, U.S. President Donald Trump’s lawyer, as part of an active criminal investigation, according to a grand jury subpoena seen by Reuters.
Democrat Warren accuses rival Bloomberg of trying to buy U.S. presidential election
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren blasted billionaire Michael Bloomberg on Monday for launching his nascent White House bid with a $37 million TV advertising blitz, accusing the former New York City mayor of trying to buy American demo…
U.S. House intelligence chairman says Trump impeachment report early next month
The inquiry into President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine will enter a new phase shortly after Congress returns to Washington next week when lawmakers issue a report that could lead to impeachment charges against the president, the head of the co…
