Trump’s ex-lawyer Cohen to return before U.S. Congress on March 6
U.S. President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen said after testifying in a closed hearing before a congressional panel on Thursday that he would return on March 6 “to finish up.”
House panel had ‘productive’ interview with Trump ex-lawyer Cohen
The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee said on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen was “fully cooperative” in his day-long testimony before the panel and responded to all its questions….
Flooded California towns still mostly cut off despite receding waters
Low-lying communities along the rain-engorged Russian River in Northern California wine country remained largely cut off by flooding on Thursday, even as waters began receding and sunny skies returned after days of nonstop showers.
Republican Party chair says primary challengers to Trump would ‘lose horribly’
The chair of the Republican National Committee said on Thursday that any Republican primary challenge to President Donald Trump in next year’s presidential election is doomed to fail.
Northern California towns still cut off as floodwaters recede
Four low-lying communities along a swollen river in Northern California wine country remained cut off by floodwaters on Thursday, even as the river receded and sun peeked through after days of non-stop rain, officials said.
U.S. agencies vow closer scrutiny of China-funded cultural institutes
U.S. agencies on Thursday promised stricter monitoring of China-funded Confucius Institutes, cultural centers at U.S. universities that have been criticized for serving as propaganda arms of the Communist government in Beijing.
Puerto Rico oversight board to appeal appointments ruling
A recent U.S. Appeals Court ruling that found Puerto Rico’s federally created fiscal oversight board was unconstitutionally appointed will be appealed to the Supreme Court, the board announced on Thursday.
U.S. Senator Sanders urges FDA to allow older versions of $375,000 drug
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders this week urged regulators to allow pharmacies and manufacturers to resume distributing unbranded, lower-cost versions of a drug used to treat a rare neuromuscular disorder, according to a letter provided by his office to Re…
Senate confirms ex-coal lobbyist to lead U.S. environment regulator
The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed President Donald Trump’s candidate, a former coal lobbyist, to lead the nation’s top environmental regulator, infuriating Democrats and conservation groups who said his policies were endangering public health.
Trump’s ex-lawyer Cohen testifies again, this time behind closed doors
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen returned to Capitol Hill on Thursday to speak behind closed doors with a congressional panel investigating Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. election, capping a week of testimony in which he lev…
