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Rosenstein Says He Has Seen No Reason to Remove Mueller
A President's order, he pointed out, did not count as good cause. He called because "I have been very clear" about Mueller and the lawyers he's hired amounting to a "rigged game", Gingrich said in an interview Tuesday on CBS. Under questioning from Van Hollen, Rosenstein also testified that removing the special counsel in order to prevent the investigation-as Trump himself implied he did in ... [Full Article...]
Russian Federation probe causes tension among top officials at Justice Department
It was a memo written by Rosenstein that was originally used by the White House as justification for Comey's firing . In [a] recent meeting with Brand, Rosenstein told her that if he were to recuse himself, she would have to step in and take over those responsibilities. [Full Article...]
Trump publicly acknowledges Russian Federation probe includes him
Mueller is said to be investigating whether Trump obstructed the course of justice in the probe into Russian interference in the U.S. elections. Though some in the White House have preached caution, fearing a repeat of the firestorm over Comey's firing, many in Trump's orbit - including his son Donald Trump Jr. [Full Article...]
Trump Considering Firing Special Counsel? Just Another Example Of Stirring The Pot
Ryan argued Mueller must be allowed to carry on his investigation "because of what [Trump] did with Comey", referring to the president's decision to fire the former FBI director over the Russian Federation investigation. In addition, Comey has said Sessions did not respond when he complained that he did not want to be left alone with Trump again. Pressed on the issue Friday, he said, "I'll tell yo... [Full Article...]
Paul Ryan: 'Let Robert Mueller Do His Job'
Gingrich struck a different chord in an interview with CBS' "This Morning" on Tuesday, flatly denying that Trump is considering firing Mueller . House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, regarded the reports as "rumors" and said the president would benefit by allowing the investigation to continue and that he should "let Robert Mueller do his job ". [Full Article...]
At least 58 presumed dead in London Grenfell fire
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has written to Prime Minister Theresa May demanding answers on behalf of residents. With anger mounting over the government's handling of the blaze, May on Saturday (Sunday NZ time) met residents from the Grenfell Tower apartment block and pledged to support the victims as protesters gathered in the streets around her residence for a second day. [Full Article...]
4-Way Tie For 1st Place After 2 Rounds of US Open
While Erin Hills was still not playing as hard as many past U.S. Open courses, it was beginning to firm up from the early week rain, plus the USGA had a few tricks up its sleeve. He said: "I showed up for the last six holes, anyway". And he still has a long way to go. The way this third round is going, odds are against him becoming the first player since Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines in 2008 t... [Full Article...]
Girlfriend Who Texted Boyfriend To Kill Himself Guilty Of Manslaughter
At the time , Carter was living in Plainville, Mass.; Roy was found dead about 50 miles away in a parking lot in Fairhaven, Mass., in a truck whose cab was filled with carbon monoxide by a generator. "I was talking to him while he killed himself", reads one of her texts to a classmate. Medwed said the only issue would be whether Carter and her family have the assets or the means to figh... [Full Article...]
'Steve Scalise Took A Bullet For All Of Us'
Dr. Jack Sava , trauma director at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, says several operations have controlled the bleeding and Scalise's vital signs have stabilized. The bullet damaged blood vessels, bones, and internal organs, Sava said. The congressman is still in critical condition in the ICU, but his doctors are staying optimistic. [Full Article...]
Rosenstein may need to recuse himself from Russia probe
And then finally, he tweeted , I'm being investigated for firing the Federal Bureau of Investigation director by the man who told me to fire the Federal Bureau of Investigation director. In that interview , Trump said , "regardless of recommendation I was going to fire Comey" and suggested one reason he got rid of Comey was because of his frustration over the FBI's probe into the Trump camp... [Full Article...]
Can Donald Trump fire Robert Mueller?
Another complication is that under the independent counsel statute , Trump can't fire Mueller. Trump would have fired Comey for investigating the Trump-Russia issue, then dismissed Mueller for investigating the Trump-Russia issue. Bush and Obama administrations. That official argued Trump "shot himself in the foot again with this cockamamie scheme to get Mueller to play ball". [Full Article...]
Escaped Georgia Prison Inmates Captured
Authorities earlier captured Donnie Rowe and Ricky Dubose , two escaped inmates wanted in the slayings of two Georgia prison guards. Rowe and Dubose crashed the vehicle and bailed out, running into the woods, Miller said. 'They were inside the caged area of the bus, ' Sills said. Row is from Lewisburg, TN, which is about 20 miles away from Shelbyville, which itself is about 290 miles ... [Full Article...]
US Navy Destroyer Collides With Merchant Ship Near Japan
Seven sailors are unaccounted for and the Japanese Coast Guard continues to search for them, a release said. The discovery came after water was pumped out of flooded areas on the crushed starboard side of the ship. Scott Swift, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. A senior administration official told CNN that Trump "is closely monitoring the USS Fitzgerald and will continue getting updates ... [Full Article...]
Pakistan's Sarfraz welcomes England challenge
An unpredictable Pakistan today stunned England by eight wickets to enter their maiden Champions Trophy final, continuing their sensational run in the tournament. If Hasan was man of the match, Stokes was likely the most disappointed player in the Welsh capital. "That's why we won today", he added. I notice there has been a lot of discussion about the conditions in Cardiff and whether th... [Full Article...]
Storms possible through Father's Day weekend
Any storms that develop today into early Sunday could become severe with damaging winds and heavy rain the main threats. Monday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 80s. As of Saturday evening, York, Lancaster and Lebanon counties are in an enhanced risk for severe weather, a 3 on scale of 1-to-5. WKBN is your source for the Valley's latest weather information. [Full Article...]
Republicans divided as Trump reverses some Obama Cuba policy
Later in the day, the Cuban government criticised Donald Trump's new restrictions, but said it was willing to hold "respectful dialogue" with Washington, reported Al-Jazeera. This will essentially shield US airlines and cruise-ship companies now serving the island. Cuban-Americans will be able to continue to visit their family in Cuba and send them remittances. [Full Article...]
FSU Opens CWS vs. LSU
Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich, who as a teenager pleaded guilty to molesting a 6-year-old girl, will not accompany the Beavers to the College World Series . "It's just unbelievable, I couldn't believe my eyes when I was seeing the reports of what had happened on television", LSU Head Coach Paul Mainieri said. [Full Article...]
Turkey sends military assessment team to Qatar
Erdogan noted that if the United States considers Turkey its ally in North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, then why do they fight against ISIS terrorists with the help of YPG and PYD. Emirate's Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Jasem al Thani stated that the Emir could not leave the country when such sanctions are applied against Qatar. [Full Article...]
Scalise's condition upgraded to serious: He 'is speaking with his loved ones'
Jack Sava, the director of trauma at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center. A man opened fire on a Congressional baseball team as they were practicing for an annual game to be played at Nationals Park Thursday. Colleagues who visited Scalise, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, sounded generally upbeat, but spoke more in terms of hopes than the confident predictions of the immediate aftermat... [Full Article...]
Shooter went to GOP baseball practice with list of names
Dr. Jack Sava, director of trauma at MedStar Washington Hospital, said Friday that House Majority Leader Steve Scalise remains in critical condition, but is expected to recover. We are especially appreciative of the strong outpouring of love and support from our neighbors, friends, from Louisiana and across the country, as well as from President Trump, Vice President Pence, and all of Steve's co... [Full Article...]