Trump dismisses Russia controversy as ‘scam’ by hostile media
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump dismissed a growing controversy about ties between his aides and Russia on Thursday as a “ruse” and “scam” perpetrated by a hostile news media, and denied any of his associates had contacts with Moscow befo…
South Carolina white supremacist dreamed of Roof-style attack: FBI
(Reuters) – A white supremacist in South Carolina dreamed of carrying out an attack in the style of church massacre shooter Dylann Roof but was arrested after he illegally bought a gun from an undercover FBI agent, authorities said on Thursday.
Michigan art dealer gets 3-plus years in prison for forgeries
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Michigan art dealer was sentenced on Thursday to more than three years in prison for engaging in what prosecutors said was an extensive scheme to sell fake works by renowned artists, including Pablo Picasso and Willem de Kooning….
U.S. immigrants skip work, school in anti-Trump protest
NEW YORK/CHICAGO (Reuters) – Restaurants and other businesses around the United States shut their doors on Thursday and thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of cities across the country in a walkout aimed at protesting President Donald Trump’…
Trump says he will unveil overhauled immigration order next week
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he will issue a new version next week of his executive order banning citizens of seven mostly Muslim countries and all refugees from traveling to the United States.
‘Why should Americans trust you?’ Trump asked
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In a heated moment during his unconventional and combative news conference on Thursday, President Donald Trump’s command of the facts was openly challenged by a reporter who asked, “Why should Americans trust you?”
Trump nominee for Israel ambassador heckled, questioned at Senate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Israel faced repeated heckling at a Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday before he apologized for his stinging criticism of liberal American Jews and promised to be le…
Appeals court rejects NYC Mayor de Blasio’s water bill credit
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A divided appeals court in Manhattan on Thursday rejected New York City’s plan to give small homeowners a $183 credit on their water and sewer bills, a defeat for Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Federal judge dismisses Massachusetts defamation lawsuit against Cosby
BOSTON (Reuters) – A federal judge in Massachusetts on Thursday dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Bill Cosby by an actress who claimed he raped her, ruling that the comedian acted within his rights when he proclaimed himself innocent of the crime….
Tennessee man convicted of plot to attack Muslim community: reports
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Tennessee jury found a former U.S. Congressional candidate guilty on Thursday of plotting to round up a militia and attack the upstate New York Muslim community of Islamberg in 2015, local media reported.
