Donald Trump ‘100%’ willing to testify under oath on James Comey

He also denied that Comey's version of the events of a February 14 meeting, in which Trump said that he " hoped " that the FBI director could let go of an investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn . During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing , Mr Comey said he believed that Mr Trump had ordered him to drop a criminal investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

Brexit talks face delay after United Kingdom election shock

"Any long-term delay in the start of Brexit negotiations could, potentially be disastrous for Britain as potentially it could mean that negotiations breakdown or even simply running out of time due to a two-year deadline". Donald Tusk , the former Polish premier who will oversee the process as chair of European Union national leaders' summits, also stressed there was "no time to lose" and a need for London and Brussels to cooperate to minimise disruption for people, businesses and governments across Europe when Britain walks out in 22 months.

Consternation on Capitol Hill over Trumpa s Russia meeting

Consternation and confusion overtook Capitol Hill on Tuesday as Republicans confronted revelations that President Donald Trump had disclosed highly classified information to the Russians in the Oval Office a day after firing FBI Director James Comey. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell paused and answered simply "no" when asked if he had concerns about the president's ability to properly handle classified information in wake of the revelations.

White House’s repeated falsehoods lead to credibility gaps

Starting with press secretary Sean Spicer insisting inaccurately that President Donald Trump drew record-setting inauguration crowds, top presidential advisers have provided information that is provably false or contradicted by others in the White House, including Trump himself. The pattern continued this week, with national security advisers giving one account of what Trump told Russian officials in the Oval Office only to have the president himself revise it.

Baptist professor to lead Kentucky adoption overhaul

A Southern Baptist professor will lead an overhaul of the state's troubled adoption and foster care system under a $240,000 contract awarded to him by the state's Republican governor. Daniel S. Dumas will begin his new job as a special adviser to Gov. Matt Bevin on June 19. His contract calls for him to assess a state system that has more than 8,000 children in out-of-home care and yet consistently has not met federal standards on preventing abuse and neglect.

Aluminum company promises to hire 550 in heart of Appalachia

An aluminum company says it will build a $1.3 billion plant in the heart of Appalachia, promising to hire 550 people and pay them nearly twice the average household income of an area devastated by the loss of coal and manufacturing jobs. Braidy Industries Inc. says the planned 2.5 million-square-foot facility in South Shore, not far from where Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia meet on the Ohio River, will produce 370,000 tons of aluminum for the automotive and aerospace industries.

House Speaker Paul Ryan met with Prime Minister Juri Ratas in Estonia Saturday.

When it comes to Washington's endless tax debates, Erin Calvo-Bacci - a small-time chocolate maker from Swampscott - spells out her frustration in bitter terms. "I've built something and we're surviving," Calvo-Bacci says in national cable TV advertisement, eyes wet and voice cracking, after displaying her signature confection.

Harrop: Trump voters must own fallout

Kentucky has become a favored dateline for many of President Donald Trump's fervent critics. They collect evidence there of betrayal, such as the ABC News item featuring a coal truck driver, "one of the Trump faithful," attached to a breathing tube and weeping over his expected loss of coverage for deadly black lung disease.

Pricey tickets, lots of police, swank hotel and still McConnell endures protesters

Hundreds of protesters gather outside the Hotel Covington in Covington, Kentucky, to greet Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell before he gives remarks to a group of local business leaders on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. Scott Goebel, of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, and Claire Robinson, of Union, Kentucky, came to greet Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell when he arrived for a lunchtime speech at the Hotel Covington in Covington, Kentucky, on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

Donald Trump off to a strong start in Elec…

Donald Trump started racking up electoral votes Monday even as anti-Trump protesters across the country tried to persuade the Electoral College to prevent him from winning the White House. Trump didn't lose any electors with votes counted in 10 states that he won Nov. 8: Georgia, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Arkansas, South Carolina, Mississippi and Oklahoma.

Kentucky denies atheist request for ‘Im God’ license plates

An atheist's request to say "IM GOD" on his license plate was denied by the state of Kentucky, which said it might distract other drivers, could spark confrontations and would be in bad taste. Bennie L. Hart says that by driving around with the "IM GOD" message, he simply wants to spread his views about religion - that it's impossible to disprove anyone's claim to being "God."

State denies atheist request for ‘Im God’ license plates

An atheist's request to say "IM GOD" on his license plate was denied by the state of Kentucky, which said it might distract other drivers, could spark confrontations and would be in bad taste. Bennie L. Hart said that by driving around with the "IM GOD" message, he simply wants to spread his views about religion - that it's impossible to disprove anyone's claim to being "God."

FEMA Authorizes Federal Funds to Help Battle Kentucky Wildfires

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized federal funds to reimburse costs to Kentucky to fight the Southeastern Kentucky Fire Complex burning in Harlan, Knox, Letcher, and Pike counties. This authorization makes FEMA grant funding available to reimburse 75 percent of the eligible firefighting costs for managing, mitigating and controlling the fire.