WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has fired at least three prosecutors involved in U.S. Capitol riot criminal cases, according to two people familiar with the matter. It’s the latest move by the Trump administration targeting attorneys connected to the massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. Those dismissed include two attorneys who worked…… MORE
The Senate Is Working To Put Trump’s Big Bill Back On Track But Hurdles Remain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans appear to have President Donald Trump’s big bill back on track after a flurry of last-minute revisions. But there’s still a long way to go. Trump at first gave Congress some breathing room toward his Fourth of July deadline. But later the presdient insisted in a post they get it…… MORE
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Sues Fox News Over Alleged Defamation In Story About Call With Trump
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has sued Fox News over alleged defamation, saying the network knowingly aired false information about him over a phone call he had with President Donald Trump around the time the National Guard was sent Los Angeles. The lawsuit filed Friday alleges Fox News anchor Jesse Watters lied…… MORE
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Lawyer Mocks Sex Trafficking Case In Closing, Calls Charges ‘Badly Exaggerated’
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Diddy Combs’ defense lawyer says the government “badly exaggerated” its evidence against the music mogul. Defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo says prosecutors twisted Combs’ swinger lifestyle, drugs and threesomes into a racketeering conspiracy. Agnifilo spent several hours Friday trying to convince the New York jury to exonerate his 55-year-old client of…… MORE
Trump Says He’s Ending Trade Talks With Canada Over Its ‘Egregious’ Tax On Technology Firms
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms. Trump said Friday that Canada had informed the U.S. it was sticking to its plan to impose the tax set to take effect Monday. The Republican president calls it an “egregious…… MORE