Trump: Justice Department using spy to try to frame me

Donald Trump has used his Twitter account to advance an unverified theory circulating among conservatives that the Justice Department planted a spy in his 2016 campaign and is now "out to frame him". Donald Trump has used his Twitter account to advance an unverified theory circulating among conservatives that the Justice Department planted a spy in his 2016 campaign and is now "out to frame him".

Trump says in tweet Justice Dept is ‘out to frame’ him

President Donald Trump on Friday used his Twitter account to advance an unverified theory circulating among conservatives that the Justice Department planted a spy in his 2016 campaign and is now "out to frame him." Trump's early morning tweet seemed intended to undercut the ongoing Russia investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller, which he has repeatedly called a "witch hunt."

When Trump attacks, Democrats shut their mouths and pray

Exclusive: Manafort's former son-in-law cuts plea deal, to cooperate with government: sources - NEW YORK - The former son-in-law of Paul Manafort, the one-time chairman of President Donald Trump's campaign, has cut a plea deal with the Justice Department that requires him to cooperate As Mueller probes Seychelles meetings, details emerge on Russian plane: exclusive - A Russian plane linked to the country's government flew into the Seychelles the day prior to a 2017 meeting now under review by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, according to the airport flight data obtained by NJ Advance Media.

Person Shot After Confrontation With Police at Trump National Resort…

Exclusive: Manafort's former son-in-law cuts plea deal, to cooperate with government: sources - NEW YORK - The former son-in-law of Paul Manafort, the one-time chairman of President Donald Trump's campaign, has cut a plea deal with the Justice Department that requires him to cooperate As Mueller probes Seychelles meetings, details emerge on Russian plane: exclusive - A Russian plane linked to the country's government flew into the Seychelles the day prior to a 2017 meeting now under review by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, according to the airport flight data obtained by NJ Advance Media.

When Trump Attacks Democrats Mostly Stay Quiet

Politico : "After laying into Sen. Jon Tester in late April, Trump is reveling in a new round of attacks on the 10 senators up for reelection in states that the president won in 2016. Always more of an attack dog toward his enemies than a defender of his allies, Trump is laying into 'Sleepin'' Sen. Joe Donnelly of Indiana, calling Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania a 'disaster' and blaming Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio for 'catch and release' immigration policies."

The Cruelty of Breaking Up Immigrant Families

Exclusive: Manafort's former son-in-law cuts plea deal, to cooperate with government: sources - NEW YORK - The former son-in-law of Paul Manafort, the one-time chairman of President Donald Trump's campaign, has cut a plea deal with the Justice Department that requires him to cooperate As Mueller probes Seychelles meetings, details emerge on Russian plane: exclusive - A Russian plane linked to the country's government flew into the Seychelles the day prior to a 2017 meeting now under review by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, according to the airport flight data obtained by NJ Advance Media.

Lawyer who ranted against Spanish speakers faces complaint

Lawyer Aaron Schlossberg, center, the man who ranted against the people speaking Spanish in a Midtown restaurant, takes a cellphone video of reporters taking his video as he leaves his home in Manhattan, New York on Thursday, May 17, 2018. less Lawyer Aaron Schlossberg, center, the man who ranted against the people speaking Spanish in a Midtown restaurant, takes a cellphone video of reporters taking his video as he leaves his home in Manhattan, New ... more Lawyer Aaron Schlossberg, the man who ranted against the people speaking Spanish in a Midtown restaurant, covers him self with an umbrella to block the photographers and reporters as he leaves his home in Manhattan, New York on Thursday, May 17, 2018.

‘Animals’? Trump says he’ll keep using term for gang members

President Donald Trump is hammering California for its sanctuary policies in his latest push to resist the "resistance" to his presidency. WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is defending his use of the word "animals" to describe some immigrants who enter the country illegally, saying he would continue to use the term to refer to violent gang members despite a sharp rebuke from Democratic leaders.

President Trump Says He Was Referring to Gang Members When He Called Some Immigrants ‘Animals’

President Donald Trump on Thursday defended his use of the word "animals" to describe some immigrants who enter the country illegally, saying he would continue to use the term to refer to violent gang members in spite of a sharp rebuke from Democratic leaders. Answering a reporter's question during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, Trump said his comment a day earlier had clearly been directed at members of the MS-13 gang.

The Latest: Affidavit: Gunman didn’t shoot students he liked

Investigators say a 17-year-old admitted to authorities that he went on a shooting rampage at a Southeast Texas high school that left 10 dead, most of them students. According to a probable cause affidavit, however, Dimitrios Pagourtzis told investigators that when he opened fire at Santa Fe High School on Friday morning, "he did not shoot students he did like so he could have his story told."

Senate votes to confirm Haspel as first female CIA director

CIA nominee Gina Haspel testifies May 9 during a confirmation hearing of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. On a 54-45 vote that split both parties, the Senate on Thursday confirmed her as the first female director of the CIA.

Analysis: Trump misses NAFTA deadline, brags about negotiating skills

President Donald Trump on Thursday missed House Speaker Paul Ryan's deadline for a new North American trade deal, cast doubt on prospects for averting a trade war with China hours before meeting a top Chinese official, and bragged about his negotiating skills. All in all, it was just another day in the president's ongoing effort to remake U.S. trade policy.

The Latest: House votes to leave US sugar program alone

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., promotes this year's renewal of the farm bill during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2018. GOP leaders have crafted the bill as a measure for tightening work and job training requirements for food stamps.

Republican says leaders discuss votes on 2 immigration bills

Republican leaders have discussed scheduling House votes on two immigration bills, two GOP lawmakers said Thursday, a move they hope would resolve an internal battle over an issue that threatens to worsen party divisions as the election season heats up. Under the still-evolving idea, one bill would resemble legislation strongly backed by conservatives that would curb legal immigration and open the door to building President Donald Trump's prized wall with Mexico.

Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Kick Off 6th Summer Season of Night Out in the Parks

The 2018 Night Out in the Parks series will bring over 1,200 world-class events, including over 230 movies, 102 dance showcases, 301 concerts and 184 theater performances, to every one of the city's 77 community areas. Over 1,700 Chicago-based artists will be involved as part of the family-friendly park event series, and will feature 130 neighborhood arts organizations and artists.

Senate votes to confirm Haspel as 1st female CIA director

The Senate confirmed Gina Haspel on Thursday as the first female director of the CIA following a difficult nomination process that reopened an emotional debate about brutal interrogation techniques in one of the darkest chapters in the spy agency's history. The 54-45 vote split both parties, with six Democrats joining most Republicans in support.