U.S. inspector general to probe FAA helicopter oversight
The U.S. Transportation Department’s inspector general said on Tuesday it will probe the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) oversight of doors-off helicopter operations after a New York crash in March 2018 that killed five people.
U.S. Senate Republican McConnell says debate should not be about personal attacks
U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday public debate should be on ideas, not personal attacks, in his first public remarks on a controversy touched off by President Donald Trump’s racially charged attacks on four Democratic congr…
Former tenant charged in killing of Louisiana civil rights activist
A former tenant of a Baton Rouge civil rights activist has been arrested and charged with her murder, police in the Louisiana capital said on Tuesday.
Factbox: U.S. police officers who kill unarmed black men often avoid criminal liability
A New York City policeman became the latest example of a law enforcement officer to face no criminal liability for killing an unarmed black man when the U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday it would not prosecute him in the July 17, 2014 killing …
Judge scolds Trump ex-adviser Stone and bans social media posts
A visibly irritated federal judge on Tuesday banned President Donald Trump’s former adviser Roger Stone from posting on social media, describing him as behaving like a schoolchild unable to follow simple orders, after prosecutors accused him of violati…
Puerto Rico governor vows to remain in office after violent protests
Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello said on Tuesday he will stay in office despite protests calling for his resignation that turned violent overnight.
Democrat Warren slams Trump’s defense nominee, citing ethics concerns
Democratic Senator and presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday clashed with Mark Esper, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. defense secretary, saying he should be not be confirmed to the post because of ethical concerns related to his fo…
Trump faces House condemnation after his tweets on minority congresswomen
President Donald Trump pressured fellow Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday to support him and vote against a symbolic measure condemning his racially charged attacks on four minority Democratic congresswomen.
Chicago alligator stakeout snaps shut after professional catches reptile
An elusive alligator residing in a Chicago lagoon was caught early on Tuesday after the reptile, thought to be an abandoned pet, captivated locals for nearly a week.
House moves to condemn Trump for attacks on minority congresswomen
President Donald Trump pressured fellow Republicans on Tuesday to stand with him and vote against a symbolic measure condemning his racially charged attacks on four Democratic congresswomen.
