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Category Archives: US Politics
The Latest: White House to hold off on naming FBI director
House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. meets with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 18, 2017.
The Latest: Anthony Weiner leaves court after guilty plea
In this courtroom artist's sketch, Anthony Weiner, right, accompanied by his attorney Arlo Devlin-Brown, reads a statement during a hearing, Friday, May 14, 2017 in New York Federal court. Weiner pleaded guilty to transmitting sexual material to a minor.
Justice official says he stands by critical memo on Comey
House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. meets with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 18, 2017.
Notre Dame Protest of Pence Twists Catholic Social Teaching Alexandra DeSanctis 58 minutes ago
This Sunday, vice president Mike Pence will return to his home state of Indiana to deliver the commencement address at the University of Notre Dame. For the third time in several years, the school's graduation ceremony will be plagued by controversy, as a group of students plans to walk out during Pence's speech.
The Latest: Tulsa cop acquitted in death to return to duty
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum, left, listens as Tulsa Police Chief Chuck Jordan speaks during a press conference, Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Tulsa, Okla., about the not guilty verdict in Tulsa police office Betty Jo Shelby's manslaughter trial. A jury on Wednesday acquitted Shelby, a white Oklahoma police officer who says she fired out of fear last year, when she killed Terence Crutcher, an unarmed black man with his hands held above his head.
Hugh Jackman’s secret? He didn’t know wolverines are real
In this Feb. 24, 2017 file photo, Hugh Jackman attends a screening of "Logan" in New York. Jackman marked the character's final performance in "Logan," and is now promoting the film's special noir treatment "Logan Noir," with a black-and-white version of the film in theaters ahead of the DVD release.
Trump to head overseas without announcing new FBI director
Former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman gives a 'thumbs-up' as he leaves the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 17, 2017. The White House says President Donald Trump will be interviewing four potential candidates to lead the FBI.
Provo Mayor John Curtis considering run for Jason Chaffetz’s empty seat
Interim Chief Richard D. Ferguson is recognized by Provo Mayor John Curtis on Monday, March 20, 2017, at the Provo City Council Chambers.
Weiner pleads guilty in sexting case: ‘I have a sickness’
The 52-year-old former New York representative entered the plea in Manhattan District Court Friday afternoon to a charge of transferring obscene material to a minor. Earlier, he'd surrendered to the FBI.
Professors rescue design drawings for neon signs on Route 66
This Thursday, May 11, 2017, photo shows one of the neon signs that has been refurbished along Route 66 in Albuquerque, N.M. University of New Mexico associate dean and architecture professor Mark Childs pointed to the d... . In this Tuesday, May 9, 2017, photo University of New Mexico associate professor of sculpture Ellen Babcock examines one of the neon design sketches she found among old business files belonging to Zeon Signs in Albuquerq... Hundreds of design drawings for some of Route 66's most memorable signs in Albuquerque and other spots along the road are now part of a special research collection at the University of New Mexico.
Risch’s ‘weasel’ remark draws protest
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., left, speaks with Idaho Sen. James Risch before a Senate Intelligence Committee last week. Idaho Sen. Jim Risch's defense of President Donald Trump's reported May 10 disclosure of classified intelligence to Russian officials is the trigger for another protest Friday at the senator's Boise office.
Prospect of NAFTA rewrite gives US farmers a case of jitters
U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to redo the No... . In this Tuesday, April 4, 2017, photo, Blake Hurst, a corn and soybean farmer and president of the Missouri Farm Bureau, right, talks with his son Dallas Hurst, left, and his brother Brooks Hurst, center, on his farm in Westboro... .
Trump getting free advertising
When Barack Obama vacationed in Hawaii while president, there was no emphasis on the name of the hotel where he stayed. When he golfed, we were not told the name of the club at which he played.
Barack Obama appears to have taken up a job as a tour guide in Cape Verde
In case you were wondering what he's been up to lately, Barack Obama appears to have taken up a job as a tour guide in Cape Verde. The coolest president that ever existed - yes, he's cooler than our current Tango man - has a lookalike who can't step outside his house without someone mistaking him for the former leader of the free world.
If Dems Think They Can Impeach President Trump for Nothing after He…
Democrats and their liberal media cohorts in the mainstream media are doing all they can to create a case out of nothing to impeach President Trump. Democrat Congressman Al Green called for Trump's impeachment on the House floor this past week.
Trump denies asking Comey to drop probe, decries a witch hunta
Trump's terse denial followed reports by Reuters and other media about a memo written by Comey alleging that Trump made the request to close down the investigation into Michael Flynn and Russia in February. Trump fired Comey on May 9. "No.
Staunch conservative lawmaker tipped to be new US ambassador in Prague
Not Donald Trump's first, Czech born, wife Ivana Trump, but a staunch conservative lawmaker now appears to be the front runner to be the next US ambassador to the Czech Republic. A bigger contrast with the previous incumbent under former president Barack Obama could hardly be found.
Biden disses Clinton: ‘I never thought she was a great…
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Hillary Clinton greets Vice President Biden on the tarmac at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Avoca, Pa., on Aug. 15, 2016. Appearing at the SALT hedge fund conference in Las Vegas, the possible 2020 presidential candidate weighed in on Hillary Clinton's 2016 candidacy in a way that Clinton supporters sure won't like.
Trump embarks on his first big foreign trip amid turmoil in U.S.
This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about permissions/licensing, please go to: Trump is leaving Friday for his first foreign trip, to the Mideast and beyond, and aides had hoped the disarray at home would have been calmed if not resolved by takeoff time.