Trump lawyer says he paid porn star $130,000 with his own money
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A private lawyer for President Donald Trump says he paid $130,000 of his own money to adult film star Stormy Daniels who once claimed she had an affair with Trump more than a decade ago.
‘Numerous fatalities’ at Florida high school after ex-student opens fire
PARKLAND, Fla. (Reuters) – A former student at a Florida high school opened fire in the school on Wednesday, causing “numerous fatalities” and sending hundreds of panicked young people fleeing their classrooms before he was arrested by police, authorit…
Trump’s military parade could cost up to $30 million: budget chief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The military parade that President Donald Trump wants to stage, likely in Washington, would cost U.S. taxpayers up to $30 million, the White House budget chief said on Wednesday in remarks on the administration’s fiscal 2019 spen…
U.S. judge weighs challenge to federal marijuana prohibition
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to overturn the United States’ longstanding prohibition of marijuana, the latest court battle over federal policy under President Donald…
New York state seeks expedited timeline to close city’s Rikers Island jail
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York state officials on Wednesday recommended speeding up New York City’s timeline for closing its Rikers Island jail, saying the troubled facility is violating inmates’ constitutional rights and state laws.
‘Numerous’ fatalities after shooting at Florida high school
PARKLAND, Fla. (Reuters) – A shooter opened fire in a Florida high school on Wednesday morning, killing multiple people and sending hundreds of panicked students fleeing into the streets while others huddled in classrooms as police hunted for the gunma…
Democrats push $1 billion bill for election security
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional Democrats on Wednesday introduced legislation that would provide more than $1 billion to boost cyber security of U.S. voting systems, and Vice President Mike Pence defended the administration’s efforts to protect po…
Massachusetts top court rejects police traffic stop challenge
BOSTON (Reuters) – Massachusetts’ top court ruled on Wednesday that police can carry out traffic stops for motor vehicle violations as a pretext to probe for other crimes, but the justices expressed concerns about how racial bias can influence such sto…
U.S. attorney general opposes plan to reform prison sentencing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday warned the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to not approve a draft criminal sentencing reform bill that he claims would reduce sentences for “a highly dangerous cohort of criminals.”
New York governor’s budget raises transparency concerns: comptroller
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Parts of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s nearly $170 billion proposed budget would raise concerns about transparency by expanding his control over state spending, the state’s chief fiscal watchdog said on Wednesday.
