What if Trump did try to fire Mueller? Why does it matter?
According to The New York Times, President Donald Trump ordered White House lawyer Don McGahn to fire special counsel Robert Mueller last June.
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Clinton says she was ‘dismayed’ after hearing about sexual…
Hillary Clinton addressed a report about a former senior adviser who was kept on her 2008 presidential campaign after he was accused of sexual harassment. Clinton said she called the accuser and said she was "dismayed" by the incident at the time, but was proud of her for coming forward.
Trump: Report that he wanted to fire Mueller – fake news’
By TOM LoBIANCO Associated Press WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump pushed back Friday against reports that he ordered White House lawyer Don McGahn to fire special counsel Robert Mueller last June.
Wynn resigns as RNC finance chairman amid sexual misconduct…
Casino mogul Steve Wynn gestures during a a news conference regarding his proposed $1.7 billion casino complex, tentatively named "Wynn Boston Harbor", in Medford, Mass., Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Casino mogul Steve Wynn gestures during a a news conference regarding his proposed $1.7 billion casino complex, tentatively named "Wynn Boston Harbor", in Medford, Mass., Tuesday, March 15, 2016.
Twitter Eviscerates Hillary Clinton For Tweets on Campaign Harasser: …
Weinstein's victims were also heard - by legions of PIs and lawyers. Nassar's victims were also heard - by incompetent, evil bureaucrats.
Hillary responds to accusations she wouldn’t fire Strider
'I was dismayed, but heartened she came forward': Hillary responds to allegations she refused to fire top 2008 campaign aide accused of rubbing and kissing a female colleague - but doesn't address why she reassigned the victim instead A female subordinate accused the faith-based outreach director of Hillary Clinton's 2008 campaign of unwanted touching and lewd messages Hillary Clinton's campaign manager told Clinton to fire him but the candidate insisted on keeping him in his job Hillary responded to the revelation Friday night in a series of tweets to say the accuser was at the time 'believed' and 'taken seriously' Strider has remained close with Clinton, posting lunch selfies and one picture of him and his son at Clinton's birthday party in October 2017 Hillary Clinton responded to accusations that she protected a campaign adviser's job after he was accused of sexually harassing a ... (more)
Hillary Clinton Says She – Was Dismayed’ When Advisor Was…
But former presidential candidate doesn't address New York Times report that in 2008 she protected Burns Strider and reassigned his accuser to a new job Several hours after the New York Times reported that in 2008 Hillary Clinton protected a senior adviser accused of sexual misconduct, Clinton said on Twitter she was "dismayed when it occurred," and "heartened" that the accuser came forward. However, the former Secretary of State did not address the specific report that she reassigned the accuser and continued to employ the advisor in senior roles.
Patrick Morrisey files to join Senate race
Morrisey, of Harpers Ferry, joins four other Republicans who have so far filed for the Senate, Don Blankenship of Sprigg, Bo Copley of Delbarton, U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins of Huntington and Tom Willis of Martinsburg. Only one Democrat, incumbent Sen. Joe Manchin, has filed for the nomination.
Detained migrant worker released
A Franklin County based dairy farm worker picked up by Border Patrol while on his way to work earlier this month has been released on bail from an immigration detention facility in New Hampshire. Francisco Rosendo Casarrubias received the support of Vermont's congressional delegation and the activist group Migrant Justice.
Trump plans to ask for $716 billion for national defense in 2019 – a major increase
To continue reading this premium story, you need to become a member. Click below to take advantage of an exclusive offer for new members: WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is expected to ask for $716 billion in defense spending when he unveils his 2019 budget next month, a major increase that signals a shift away from concerns about rising deficits, U.S. officials said.
Senator Schumer pushes VA to complete land acquisition, begin national cemetery construction
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Thursday called on the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs to complete final acquisitions for two 60-acre and 77-acre parcels in Pembroke and then swiftly act to begin construction of the New Western New York National Veterans Cemetery. Currently, the VA parcel is 132 acres devoted to a veterans' cemetery.
Sen. Young invites two Hoosiers to State of the Union
A Windfall woman and the bank that employs her are being cited as beneficiaries of the federal tax overhaul and have been invited to attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday. Chelsee Hatfield plans to use her forthcoming raise and bonus to help pay for classes toward an associate's degree at Indiana Wesleyan University, as well as her children's future college expenses.
Hillary Clinton Gives a Shoutout to ‘Activist B*tches’ in Latest Attempt to Stay Relevant
Earlier tonight, Huffington Post commentator and co-founder of "Bros4Hillary" Alex Mohajer apparently ran in to former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and tweeted a short video of her. In the video, Clinton thanked her supporters for "your feminism, your activism" and expressed her hope that they "keep up the really important good work."
Trump administration cancels detailed review of Obama-era mining ban near Minnesota wilderness
The Trump administration on Friday curtailed a detailed review of how cordoning off more than 234,000 acres of U.S. Forest Service land in Minnesota from mining development would affect a neighboring wilderness area. The decision to convert the study launched in the final days of the Obama administration into a less-stringent environmental assessment could have major policy implications.
Corruption case against Sen. Bob Menendez damaged but not dead, experts say
A judge's decision to acquit U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his co-defendant on seven of the 18 charges they faced was a major setback for the government's corruption case, but not a fatal blow , according to several legal experts. "It sends a clear signal that there were problems with the government's case and there continue to be problems with the government's case," said Adam Lurie, a former federal prosecutor who now heads the government investigations practice at the Linklaters law firm in Washington, D.C. "That said, the case survived."
The Latest: Mining industry welcomes fed move on forest land
The Latest on the U.S. Forest Service downgrading an environmental review of a proposal to withdraw some national forest land in Minnesota from minerals exploration : The mining industry is cheering a decision by the U.S. Forest Service to downgrade an environmental review of a proposal to withdraw certain national forest land in Minnesota from minerals exploration for up to 20 years. Twin Metals wants to lease some of the land to mine for copper and nickel.
Wynn Resorts shaken by misconduct claims against founder
Wynn Resorts is denying multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault by founder Steve Wynn detailed in a Wall Street Journal report that sent shares of the casino company tumbling more than 10 percent Friday. The paper reported that a number of women say they were harassed or assaulted by the casino mogul and finance chair of the Republican National Committee.
Sessions: Justice Department criticism may be deserved
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says his own Justice Department may be fair game for criticism amid Republican complaints of anti-Trump bias. Sessions said Friday the department's mission is to "correct the mistakes of the past" and eliminate political bias from its investigations and prosecutions.
35,000 people comment on federal review of rapid-fire bump stocks, device used in Las Vegas massacre
The federal agency that regulates firearms received more than 35,000 comments on the legality of "bump stocks," the rapid-fire device used by the Las Vegas shooter that allows a semi-automatic gun to fire at nearly automatic rates. The online comments included dozens from Texans during the one-month commenting period - part of the Bureau Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' process to review whether bump stocks fall into the definition of a "machine gun."
Gardner, Bennet take in Outdoor Retailer show, talk immigration
In a jungle of snowboards, boots, fur hats and backpacks Friday, Colorado Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner shook hands with vendors and military guests at the Outdoor Retailer show in Denver. In a jungle of snowboards, boots, fur hats and backpacks Friday, Colorado Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner shook hands with vendors and military guests at the Outdoor Retailer show in Denver.