Jaishankar optimistic about strong ties with US

Washington, March 4 - US President Donald Trump's administration has a very positive view of India and is interested in taking the relationship between the two countries forward, Indian Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar said after meeting senior US officials here. We have a strong sense of optimism and the Trump administration has a strong sense of optimism, Jaishankar told reporters here on Friday as he wrapped up three days of meetings with Trump administration officials.

.com | Peeved ex-lover behind Jewish centre threats

A former journalist fired for fabricating details in stories made at least eight of the scores of threats against Jewish institutions nationwide, including a bomb threat to the Anti-Defamation League, as part of a bizarre campaign to harass and frame his ex-girlfriend, federal officials said Friday. Juan Thompson was arrested in St Louis and appeared there in federal court Friday on a cyber stalking charge.

Pence decries comparisons to Clintona s email use

Vice President Mike Pence scoffed at comparisons Friday of his use of a private AOL account while he was Indiana's governor - including emails about state business - and Hillary Clinton's embattled use of a private server as secretary of state that inspired cries of “lock her up” among Republicans. President Donald Trump, on the road touring a Florida Catholic school to stump for greater choice options in education, did not address the issue, but a White House spokesperson said Pence had the administration's support.

Sessions to respond in writing to questions over Russia contacts – DOJ

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will reply in writing to Senate Democrats' questions about his meetings with Russia's ambassador last year, the Justice Department said on Friday after a top Republican denied Democrats' request for a public hearing. Nine Democratic senators sent a letter earlier Friday asking Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley to call Sessions before his panel to explain his failure until this week to disclose his contacts with the Russian ambassador during the 2016 presidential campaign.

In Trump era, Oregon pot industry leaders surprisingly chill about possible crack-down

Deanna Perkins of Clackamas wears a pair of sunglasses to show her support at Portland's 17th annual Global Cannabis March, May 7, 2016 in downtown Portland. Pot insiders say they're hopeful, in part because the administration has signaled its support of states' rights and in part because state-authorized medical marijuana programs have legal protection.

Lawyers try to delay ‘all-American’ Argentine’s deportation

Daniela Vargas, whose father and brother were picked up during a recent immigration raid of undocumented immigrants listens as speakers discuss the series of raids that also picked up other undocumented immigrants across th... JACKSON, Miss. - Before she was arrested following an immigration protest, Daniela Vargas dreamed of earning her college degree in Mississippi, then becoming a math professor and soccer mom, driving three kids around in an SUV.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) and Lukoil President Vagit…

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lukoil President Vagit Alekperov listen as U.S. Senator Charles Schumer gestures as he speaks about U.S.-Russian relations during the opening of Lukoil's gasoline station September 26, 2003 in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. Lukoil, a Russian oil company, acquired Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc. and its 1, 300 stations in November 2000.

The Latest: FCC says Schumer requested Jewish center waivers

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, center, member of Congress's bipartisan task force combating anti-Semitism, speaks during a news conference addressing bomb treats against Jewish organizations and vandalism at Jewish cemeteries, Friday March 3, 2017, in New York. At background left is Jonathan Miller, NYPD deputy commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism, and second from right is Arthur Schneier, senior rabbi at Park East Synagogue.

Lawyers challenge ‘all-American’ Argentine’s deportation

Daniela Vargas, whose father and brother were picked up during a recent immigration raid of undocumented immigrants listens as speakers discuss the series of raids that also picked up other undocumented immigrants across th... JACKSON, Miss. - Before she was arrested following an immigration protest, Daniela Vargas dreamed of becoming a math professor and soccer mom, with three kids in an SUV.

Vice President Mike Pence defends his use of private email account as governor of Indiana

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Trump, hitting back, uses 2003 photo to accuse Schumer of Putin ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lukoil President Vagit Alekperov listen as U.S. Senator Charles Schumer gestures as he speaks about U.S.-Russian relations during the opening of Lukoil's gasoline station September 26, 2003 in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. Lukoil, a Russian oil company, acquired Getty Petroleum Marketing Inc. and its 1, 300 stations in November 2000.

Vikings “Win” Coin Toss For Draft Position

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McCaskill gets caught in a lie about Russian Ambassadors, and more.

Russia: Ooops! Senator Claire McCaskill put a big hole in the Democrats narrative when it comes to Jeff Sessions meeting with the Russian ambassador... cause she has too! Since Democrats have lost the debate over Jeff Sessions they are now going after as many other people as they can that are tied to Trump. Sex-trafficking: After the Oscars KSPR ran a special about a girl in Springfield who claims she was part of a sex-trafficking ring.

What is Trump-Russia controversy about? Who all are involved? All your questions answered

US President Donald Trump arrives aboard Air Force One at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. Officials in the Donald Trump administration are being investigated ever since reports surfaced that Donald Trump's aides colluded with Russia to get ahead in the US Presidential Elections surfaced last year.