Trump administration holds off redirecting California’s high-speed rail money
The Trump administration on Wednesday agreed not to immediately redirect nearly $1 billion it is withholding from California’s high-speed rail project, one of several disputes between Republican Trump and the Democratic-controlled state.
‘American Taliban’ to be released from prison Thursday
John Walker Lindh, the American captured in Afghanistan in 2001 fighting for the Taliban and vilified as a national traitor, is to be released early from a federal prison on Thursday while some U.S. lawmakers worry he still poses a security risk.
Trump critic Michael Avenatti charged with ripping off Stormy Daniels, extorting Nike
Michael Avenatti’s legal troubles escalated on Wednesday as federal prosecutors announced new criminal charges against the combative lawyer and prominent critic of U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing Avenatti of stealing from porn star Stormy Daniels…
Republican senator wants U.S. Census to ask about criminal records
The U.S. census should include questions about criminal records to help policymakers get former convicts back into the workforce, a Republican lawmaker said on Wednesday.
U.S. charges Trump foe Michael Avenatti with fraud, extortion
Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced new criminal charges against Michael Avenatti, escalating the legal troubles for the combative lawyer who once represented porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump cuts short infrastructure meeting, blasts Pelosi’s ‘cover-up’ accusation
President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly cut off a meeting with U.S. congressional Democrats on infrastructure spending, then ripped into them over intensifying investigations by lawmakers and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s accusation that he is…
Conservative economist suggests U.S. Census ask about criminal records
The U.S. Census Bureau should ask about survey-takers’ criminal records to help policymakers address weaknesses in the judicial system and rehabilitation, an economist at a conservative think-tank plans to tell lawmakers on Wednesday.
Budget talks not affected by Trump refusal to negotiate with Congress: CNBC
President Donald Trump’s refusal to negotiate with Congress does not extend to his administration’s effort to reach a deal on must-pass debt ceiling and funding bills, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing an unidentified senior administration official.
Trump accuses Democratic leaders of ‘tearing the United States apart’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused the top Democrats in Congress of “tearing the United States apart” by pursuing investigations stemming from the now-concluded Russia probe.
Pelosi says Trump obstruction, cover-up could be impeachable offense
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday President Donald Trump was engaged in obstruction of justice and a cover-up which could be an impeachable offense.
