Barr will be subpoenaed if he fails to appear at House hearing: Democrat
U.S. Attorney General William Barr will be subpoenaed if does not appear for a hearing of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Thursday, Democratic Representative Hakeem Jeffries said on Wednesday.
Attorney General Barr will not testify Thursday before House panel: Democratic aide
U.S. Attorney General William Barr will not testify on Thursday before the House Judiciary Committee, a Democratic aide said on Wednesday.
U.S. lawmakers drafting privacy bill argue about pre-empting California
U.S. lawmakers drafting online privacy legislation zeroed in on a major point of contention on Wednesday of whether their federal law should pre-empt stringent regulations recently passed by California that could hurt corporate profits.
Trump seeks huge boost in emergency funds for migrant surge
The Trump administration on Wednesday asked Congress for $4.5 billion in immediate emergency funding, saying a surge in Central American children and families claiming asylum at the U.S. southern border had drained government resources.
Barr defends clearing Trump on obstruction, chides ‘snitty’ Mueller letter
Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday fended off Democratic criticism of his decision to clear U.S. President Donald Trump of criminal obstruction of justice in the Russia inquiry and faulted Special Counsel Robert Mueller for not reaching a concl…
After dispute, ex-White House security clearance official meets U.S. lawmakers
The former head of White House security clearances spoke with U.S. congressional investigators on Wednesday, after a dispute about his appearance, on an issue that sources have said involves President Donald Trump’s daughter and son-in-law.
Blasted by Democrats, Barr defends clearing Trump on obstruction of justice
Under pressure from Democrats, Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday defended his decision to clear President Donald Trump of criminal obstruction of justice by attempting to impede Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia inquiry and criticized Mu…
U.S. military not given orders to prepare for war in Venezuela
The Pentagon on Wednesday appeared to downplay any active preparations to directly intervene in Venezuela to topple President Nicolas Maduro, but acknowledged detailed contingency planning as political turmoil in the oil-rich nation deepens.
In tense hearing, Barr defends clearing Trump on obstruction of justice
Under pressure from Democrats, Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday defended his decision to clear President Donald Trump of criminal obstruction of justice by attempting to impede Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia inquiry and criticized Mu…
Florida teachers can arm themselves under new gun bill
Florida’s legislature on Wednesday passed a bill allowing teachers to carry guns in the classroom, expanding a program launched after the deadly high school shooting in Parkland with the aim of preventing another such massacre.
