Senate Republicans close ranks on rules for Trump impeachment trial
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he had enough support from his fellow Republicans to set the rules for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, dealing a blow to Democrats’ efforts to call new witnesses against the president.
U.S. delays ban on licenses for bomb-grade uranium exports for two years
The U.S. Energy Department has waived a ban on licenses for the export of weapons-grade uranium for making medical isotopes, which critics said raises proliferation risks and undermines companies that are converting to safer materials.
Trump inauguration donor faces new charge for obstructing justice
A Los Angeles businessman who pleaded guilty last year to campaign finance violations and other charges was hit with a new charge on Tuesday for allegedly obstructing a probe into his donation to President Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration.
‘Apprentice’ contestant’s lawsuit against Trump goes to top New York court
New York state’s highest court will consider whether U.S. President Donald Trump must face a defamation lawsuit by a former contestant on “The Apprentice,” in a showdown that could help determine whether Trump can be sued while in the White House.
Senate Republicans back plan for Trump impeachment trial rules
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he had enough support from his fellow Republicans to set the rules for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, dealing a blow to Democrats’ efforts to call new witnesses against the president.
Judge threatens Harvey Weinstein with jail for texting in court
Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as the judge threatened to revoke his bail and jail the former film producer after catching him using his cellphone just as jury selection got underway.
Ex-con who claimed to be missing boy to plead guilty in Ohio: documents
A former convict who drew national attention last year when he claimed to be an Illinois teen who went missing in 2011 after his mother killed herself has agreed to plead guilty, court papers showed.
Senate Republicans back plan to set up Trump impeachment trial rules
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he had enough support from his fellow Republicans to set the rules for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, dealing a blow to Democrats’ efforts to call new witnesses against the presid…
U.S. prosecutors charge Trump inauguration donor with obstructing justice
Federal prosecutors in New York disclosed a charge against Los Angeles businessman Imaad Zuberi on Tuesday for allegedly impeding a probe into a donation he made to a committee for President Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration.
McConnell: Republicans can launch Trump impeachment trial without decision on witnesses
Republicans in the U.S. Senate have enough votes to proceed on rules for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump that would delay a decision on whether to allow witness testimony, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday.
