Not so fast: Mueller still investigating pivotal Russia probe issues
The timing of the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russia’s role in the 2016 U.S. election is a major topic of discussion in Washington, with the disclosure of the findings expected to be a seismic event in American politics.
Trump campaign ex-chief Manafort faces second sentencing
U.S. President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort will be sentenced by a second judge on Wednesday who will determine whether to add to a surprisingly lenient four-year prison sentence imposed in a separate case last week.
Trump campaign preparing early focus on Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan
President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign is preparing an early focus on Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, states that were instrumental to his improbable 2016 victory but where his support has softened, two campaign advisers said.
Democrats support expanding Medicare, with some caveats that could matter to voters
After launching his 2020 presidential bid last week, John Hickenlooper took a different stance on establishing a “Medicare-for-all” government health insurance program than many of his Democratic competitors.
Political incivility, racial hostility roil U.S. high schools, study finds
Political grudges and racial animosity have divided students at U.S. high schools and President Donald Trump has exacerbated the problem with his rhetoric, a study released on Wednesday showed.
California governor to put moratorium on death penalty: source
California Governor Gavin Newsom will impose a moratorium on the state’s death penalty on Wednesday, granting reprieves to all 737 inmates on death row and closing the state’s execution chamber, an administration source said.
For Manafort’s sentencing, a trip to the pre-cellphone era
If you need to get news out of the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, bring plenty of quarters.
California governor to put moratorium on death penalty: source
California Governor Gavin Newsom will impose a moratorium on the state’s death penalty on Wednesday, granting reprieves to all 737 inmates on death row and closing the state’s execution chamber, an administration source said.
Mueller says former Trump adviser Flynn’s cooperation ‘otherwise complete’
President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn has completed his cooperation with the special counsel’s Russia investigation, although he is still aiding another federal probe, according to a court filing on Tuesday.
Pentagon sets limits on transgender troops
The U.S. Defense Department signed a memo on Tuesday that would enforce limitations on transgender people serving in the military, a policy that has been the subject of court challenges.
