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EPA head: No renewable fuel promise made to ex-Trump adviser
Pruitt is telling senat... A Rhode Island man accused of fatally shooting his mother in the intensive care unit of New Hampshire's largest hospital is set to be arraigned on murder charges. A Rhode Island man accused of fatally shooting his mother in the intensive care unit of New Hampshire's largest hospital is set to be arraigned on murder charges.
Mueller probe is said to have ‘red-hot’ focus on social media42 minutes ago
Russia's effort to influence U.S. voters through Facebook and other social media is a "red-hot" focus of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the 2016 election and possible links to President Donald Trump's associates, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter. Mueller's team of prosecutors and FBI agents is zeroing in on how Russia spread fake and damaging information through social media and are seeking additional evidence from companies like Facebook and Twitter about what happened on their networks, said one of the officials, who asked not to be identified discussing the ongoing investigation.
Lobbying activities of Michael Flynn’s son being examined by special counsel on Russia11 minutes ago
Michael Flynn, former national security adviser, also advised Donald Trump during the presidential campaign. His son's lobbying activities are now reported to be a focus of the special counsel's probe.
Trump says rich may pay higher taxes, after bipartisan meeting with House moderates
Trump says rich may pay higher taxes, after bipartisan meeting with House moderates President Trump suggested that rich people may be taxed higher under a plan he would negotiate with congressional Democrats. Check out this story on eveningsun.com: https://usat.ly/2w7m2tP WASHINGTON - President Trump is again trying his hand at bipartisanship - and even suggested that rich people may be taxed higher under a plan he would negotiate with congressional Democrats.
Top Democrats say Flynn left Mideast trip off security clearance
National Security Adviser Michael Flynn spoke, Feb. 1, during the daily news briefing at the White House, in Washington. Flynn is facing new scrutiny over his failure to report a June 2015 trip to the Middle East that was part of an effort to build nuclear power plants across the region.
Weiner, Abedin appear before NYC judge handling divorce case
Former congressman Anthony Weiner and his estranged wife, Huma Abedin, have appeared before a New York City judge to ask for privacy in their divorce case. Attempts to keep the proceedings quiet haven't worked so far.
One dead in shooting at Spokane-area high school
One dead in shooting at Spokane-area high school "The shooter has been apprehended and taken into custody by law enforcement," Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer said. Check out this story on eveningsun.com: https://usat.ly/2wZz49D People gather outside of Freeman High School after reports of a shooting at the school in Rockford, Wash.,Sept.
Longest serving New Mexico senator leaves bipartisan legacy
Pete V. Domenici, the son of Italian immigrants who rose to become a power broker in the U.S. Senate, died Wednesday in New Mexico. The Republican was known for reaching across the partisan divide and his work on the federal budget and energy policy over a career that spanned more than 30 years.
Lawyers: Teen girl Weiner sexted wanted to affect election
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, beset over the past five months by sex abuse allegations, is set to resign, bringing an ignoble end to a lengthy political career in which he championed gay rights and better pay for workers. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, beset over the past five months by sex abuse allegations, is set to resign, bringing an ignoble end to a lengthy political career in which he championed gay rights and better pay for workers.
Witness: Sen. Menendez’s friend paid for $8K private flight
In this Sept. 6, 2017, file photo, Sen. Bob Menendez arrives to court for his federal corruption trial in Newark, N.J. Menendez, New Jersey's Democratic senior senator, is charged with accepting gifts and campaign donations from Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen over several years in exchange for pressuring government officials to help with Melgen's Medicare dispute, his company's port security contract in the Dominican Republic and the visas.
Clinton’s tome won’t help her party rebound
Was this book necessary? Hillary Clinton's anguished, angry memoir of her presidential campaign, "What Happened," was unveiled this week, with television appearances and a 15-city lecture tour to follow. "I love Hillary," Al Franken, the senator from Minnesota, said a few weeks ago.
Sanders introduces ‘Medicare for All’ bill in move toward single-payer system
On Wednesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill that would guarantee health care coverage for all Americans, a measure that already has the support of at least 15 other Democratic senators. Sanders' Medicare for All Act would allow all individuals to receive coverage by expanding the program.
Key Words: Manchin recalls Pence’s unfavorable comparison of tax code to Bible
Joe Manchin, one of the so-called red-state Democrats invited to a bipartisan White House dinner Tuesday billed as the kickoff of an effort to revamp the tax code, recalled Vice President Mike Pence's unfavorable comparison of the federal system of taxation with the Bible during a recent visit to West Virginia, Manchin's home state. Pence, Manchin recalled, observed that: Pence spoke about taxes in late August at a state chamber of commerce event at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
Word on the Hill: Kaine and Alexander’s Bipartisan Jam
Music lovers can catch Sen. Tim Kaine , D-Va., on the harmonica and Sen. Lamar Alexander , R-Tenn., on the piano this Friday night. Their band The Amateurs are performing at the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion , a music festival this weekend in Bristol, a community that straddles the Virginia-Tennessee state line.
Judge to hear arguments on whether to lock up Pharma Bro
In this Aug. 15, 2017, file photo, former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli speaks during an interview by Maria Bartiromo during her "Mornings with Maria Bartiromo" program on the Fox Business Network, in New York. Shkreli's lawyer says his client's caustic online rants shouldn't be taken so seriously.
Fifth man’s charges of abuse lead Seattle mayor to resign
Murray announced his resignation, Tuesday, Sept. 12 after a fifth man came forward and accused... .
Gov. candidate Kennedy unveils single-payer plan
DENVER Cary Kennedy, one of a handful of Democrats vying for the nomination for Colorado's governorship in 2018, on Tuesday unveiled a plan to bring single-payer health care to Colorado in the vein of what Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., has floated for years. Under her proposal, all Coloradans would pay into the state's Medicaid program, Health First Colorado, or the state employee health plan.
Bernie Sanders’ health care plan puts Democrats on the spot
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. gestures during a news conference in July in Washington.
Trump courting Democrats on tax reform
A group of six senators is expected to dine Tuesday night with President Trump at the White House in what's being touted as a "bipartisan working dinner" to address tax reform, multiple Congressional aides have confirmed to ABC News. The Democrats expected to attend will be Sens. Joe Manchin , Joe Donnelly and Heidi Heitkamp and the Republicans are Sens. Orrin Hatch , Pat Toomey and John Thune .