Support for impeachment cools as Congress digs in for extended fight: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Support for impeaching U.S. President Donald Trump cooled off this week, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, as the White House hunkered down for an extended fight over allegations that the administration pushed a foreign government to investigate one o…
Pence declines to share documents with House impeachment inquiry: counsel
Vice President Mike Pence declined on Tuesday to submit documents to the House of Representative committees pursuing an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, his office said, calling the probe “self-proclaimed” and the requests for information…
Texas woman killed by officer picked up gun after hearing noises
A Texas woman was shot dead by a Fort Worth police officer in her home after she heard noises outside, picked up a handgun and pointed it at a window, the officer’s arrest warrant showed on Tuesday.
Fire breaks out at San Francisco area NuStar oil storage facility: County
A fire broke out Thursday in two tanks at a NuStar oil storage facility in Contra Costa County California, according to an alert issued by county officials.
U.S. appeals court to revisit Trump win in hotel ’emoluments’ case
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday said it would reconsider an earlier ruling that handed victory to U.S. President Donald Trump in a Democratic-backed lawsuit that accuses him of violating anti-corruption provisions of the U.S. Constitution with his Wash…
Drug distributors in talks to settle opioid litigation for $18 billion: WSJ
Three drug distributors are in talks with state and local governments to settle opioid litigation for $18 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Trump lawyer Giuliani defies House subpoena in impeachment inquiry
President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani on Tuesday said he would not comply with a subpoena issued by U.S. House of Representatives Democrats seeking documents as part of their impeachment inquiry into the president.
Michigan judge blocks flavored vape ban
A Michigan judge on Tuesday blocked the state’s ban on flavored e-cigarettes about two weeks after it took effect, a victory for retailers who are challenging the ban in court.
Trump lawyer Giuliani will not cooperate with U.S. House impeachment inquiry
President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani will not cooperate with an impeachment inquiry that is homing in on his efforts to pressure a foreign government to investigate one of Trump’s political rivals, his lawyer said on Tuesday.
Barring a turnout surge, strong economy favors Trump in 2020, researchers say
A strong U.S. economy could help President Donald Trump win re-election next year unless there is a surge in voter turnout, economic research firm Moody’s Analytics said on Tuesday.
