Pivotal witness testifies in impeachment probe; lawmakers denounce Trump ‘lynching’ remark
As another key career diplomat witness appeared on Tuesday in the impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine, Trump called himself the victim of a “lynching,” a comment that dredged up a painful chapter in race relatio…
Trump adviser Stone loses bid to lift court-imposed gag order as trial looms
U.S. President Donald Trump’s former adviser Roger Stone lost a last-ditch effort on Tuesday to lift a court-imposed gag order barring him from posting on social media or discussing his criminal case slated to begin next month.
Trump ‘lynching’ comment on impeachment probe is condemned as key witness testifies
U.S. President Donald Trump likened the impeachment investigation into his dealings with Ukraine to a “lynching” on Tuesday in a tweet that drew condemnation for his inflammatory reference to decades of killings of thousands of black Americans.
Trump ‘lynching’ comment on impeachment probe is condemned as key witness testifies
U.S. President Donald Trump likened the impeachment investigation into his dealings with Ukraine to a “lynching” on Tuesday in a tweet that drew condemnation for his inflammatory reference to decades of killings of thousands of black Americans.
Presidential hopeful Warren rallies with Chicago teachers as strike enters fourth day
Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat, rallied with striking Chicago teachers on Tuesday, expressing support for the union’s demands as the country’s third-largest school system entered a fourth day of canceled classes.
Facebook probe by U.S. states expands to 47 attorneys general
A New York-led probe into allegations that Facebook Inc put consumer data at risk and pushed up advertising rates has expanded to include attorneys general from 47 U.S. states and territories, New York Attorney General Letitia James said in a statemen…
Trump blasts Pelosi for ‘taking too long’ on Mexico, Canada trade pact
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi for not bringing his administration’s re-negotiated trade deal with neighboring Mexico and Canada up for a vote in Congress.
U.S. diplomat who questioned ‘crazy’ Ukraine policy testifies in Trump probe
The top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, a key witness in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, arrived on Tuesday to testify to lawmakers eager to hear about concerns he raised about Trump withholding security aid to Ukraine to help with a …
Trump says House leader ‘taking too long’ on Mexico, Canada trade pact
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for not bringing his administration’s re-negotiated trade deal with neighboring Mexico and Canada up for a vote in Congress.
U.S. senators want social media users to be able to take their data with them
Three U.S. lawmakers active in tech issues introduced a bill on Tuesday that would require social networks like Facebook to allow users to pack up their data and go elsewhere, they said in a statement.