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.
Missouri appeals court overturns $110 million Johnson & Johnson talc verdict
A Missouri appeals court overturned a $110 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by a Virginia woman who says she developed ovarian cancer after decades of using of its talc-based products for feminine hygiene.
Texas woman shot by officer had picked up gun after hearing noises, warrant says
A Texas woman was shot dead by a Fort Worth police officer through the window of her home after she heard noises outside late at night and picked up her handgun, the officer’s arrest warrant showed on Tuesday.
Netanyahu asks Putin to pardon American-Israeli jailed on drug charges
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to pardon an American-Israeli woman sentenced to 7-1/2 years in jail for a few grams of cannabis found in her luggage at a Moscow airport.
Career U.S. diplomat testifies at House impeachment inquiry on Trump’s Ukraine dealings
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives’ impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump on Tuesday questioned George Kent, a U.S. career diplomat who has spent much of his career fighting corruption in Ukraine and elsewhere.
Democrat Warren rejects money from big tech, bank executives in White House bid
U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren said on Tuesday she will not accept campaign contributions of more than $200 from executives at large tech companies, big banks, private equity firms or hedge funds, escalating her quest to eliminat…
Hunter Biden defends overseas work in interview, but expresses regret
Hunter Biden, son of former vice president and leading Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, defended his overseas work in his first television interview after months of political attacks, but expressed regret over how it has been used to bludge…
