House committee wants evidence for Trump’s wiretap claim

The House intelligence committee is asking the Trump administration for evidence that the phones at Trump Tower were tapped during the campaign as its namesake has charged. President Donald Trump asserted in a tweet last week: "Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my 'wires tapped' in Trump Tower just before the victory.

From the Right: Charles Krauthammer – Revolt of the attorneys general

Among the many unintended legacies of Barack Obama, one has gone largely unnoticed: the emergence of a novel form of resistance to executive overreach, a check-and-balance improvised in reaction to his various presidential power grabs. It's the revolt of the state attorneys general, banding together to sue and curb the executive.

new Officials: Man threatened Jewish centers to frame, harass ex

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. Juan Thompson was arrested in St. Louis and appeared there in federal court Friday on a cyberstalking charge.

A first for women in Congress and the Cabinet on this date

Actor Ronald Reagan and his bride, actress Nancy Davis, cut their wedding cake after their marriage at the non-sectarian Little Brown Church of the Valley in North Hollywood, Ca., March 4, 1952. With them are actress Brenda Marshall, left, and her husband, actor William Holden.

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.

How investors might navigate Trump’s likely reforms

Steve Mnuchin smiles next to U.S. President Donald Trump after being sworn in as Treasury Secretary in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 13, 2017, in Washington. It has become something of a parlor game to try to project the likely effects on investment markets of President Trump 's multi-pronged financial initiatives.

.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.

Trump for investigating ‘hypocrite’ Senator Chuck Schumer’s Russia ties

New Delhi , Mar. 3 : Posting a photo of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer with Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump called Schumer a 'hypocrite' and suggested an immediate investigation against him. "We should start an immediate investigation into @SenSchumer and his ties to Russia and Putin.

Trump tours private school in Florida, promoting choice

President Donald Trump greets fourth-grader Janayah Chatelier as U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos greets St. Andrew Catholic School fourth-grade teacher Jane Jones on Friday in Orlando, Florida. Looking on is Florida Gov. Rick Scott , Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and John Kirtley , a tax-credit scholarship proponent.

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.

Pence fought against releasing records as Indiana governor

Revelations Pence used the account to discuss homeland security and other official matters, first reported Thursday by the Indianapolis Star, are just the latest in a series of transparency battles involving the Republican's tenure as governor. The Star obtained the AOL emails through an open records request after new Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb agreed to release 29 pages from his predecessor's AOL account.

U.S. State Dept criticized over quiet release of human rights report

The U.S. State Department released its annual report on human rights around the world on Friday but the release was overshadowed by criticism that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson gave the report little of the traditional attention or fanfare. Tillerson declined to unveil the report in person, breaking with precedent established during both Democratic and Republican administrations.