New York congressman resigns ahead of insider trading plea
Chris Collins, a Republican U.S. congressman from New York state, resigned on Monday ahead of his expected guilty plea in a criminal insider trading case.
Jury considers murder charge against ex-Dallas police officer who killed neighbor
A jury began deliberations on Monday in the murder trial of an ex-Dallas police officer who shot and killed an unarmed neighbor after mistaking his apartment for her own, and prosecutors closed their case by calling her actions “unreasonable.”
Naturalized U.S. citizen charged with being agent of China
A naturalized U.S. citizen working as a tour guide in the San Francisco area was charged on Monday with being an agent of the Chinese government, providing officials there with classified U.S. national security information.
FDA issues warning letters to websites selling illegal opioids
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) jointly issued warning letters to four online networks for illegally marketing unapproved and misbranded versions of opioid medicines, the agencies said.
Senate would have ‘no choice’ but to hold impeachment trial: McConnell
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday he would have “no choice” but to hold a trial if the House of Representatives decides to impeach President Donald Trump.
California to allow college athletes to be paid, in blow to NCAA rules
California on Monday became the first U.S. state to allow college athletes to be paid, as Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill permitting them to pursue the lucrative opportunity of brand sponsorship and endorsements.
New York congressman to plead guilty in insider trading case
Chris Collins, a Republican U.S. congressman from New York, is expected to plead guilty on Tuesday in a case charging him with taking part in an insider trading scheme involving an Australian biotechnology company.
U.S. recorded 2 new cases of measles last week
The United States recorded two new measles cases last week, taking the total cases for the year to 1,243 in the worst outbreak since 1992, federal health officials said on Monday.
Trump suggests intel chairman should be arrested for ‘treason’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday escalated his attacks against the lawmaker leading the impeachment inquiry against him, suggesting that Representative Adam Schiff be arrested for “treason.”
Kremlin says disclosure of Trump-Putin phone calls would need Russian consent
The Kremlin said on Monday that Washington would need Russian consent to publish transcripts of phone calls between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
