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Amid harsh criticism, Trump tries a tougher tone on Russia
President Donald Trump spent a second day managing the political fallout from his widely criticized meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin, shifting stances and mopping up what the White House said were misstatements. His toughness with the longtime American foe in question, Trump said Wednesday he told the Russian president face-to-face during Monday's summit to stay out of America's elections "and that's the way it's going to be."
Torres Small has fundraising lead over Herrell
Torres Small finished the reporting period with $495,980 cash on hand, according to the FEC filing. Herrell finished with $100,294 cash on hand.
White House struggles to contain fallout from Trump-Putin summit
Trump, facing a political uproar over his failure to confront Putin during their Helsinki summit on Monday over Russia's 2016 U.S. election meddling, adopted his usual defiant posture, calling his critics deranged. Asked by reporters before a morning Cabinet meeting at the White House whether Russia was still targeting the United States, Trump shook his head and said, "No."
Trump makes endorsement in runoff for Georgia governor
Registration will allow you to post comments on GreenwichTime.com and create a GreenwichTime.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. FILE - In this July 12, 2018, file photo, Republican candidates for Georgia governor, Lt.
Trump backs Georgia gubernatorial candidate who pledged to…
President Donald Trump endorsed Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp on Wednesday in the state's Republican gubernatorial primary runoff, throwing his weight behind a candidate who has echoed the president with a TV ad promising to "round up criminal illegals" in his pickup truck. Kemp is in a dead heat with Lt.
Natural Resources Secretary John Laird Opposes Rider Banning Delta Tunnels Lawsuits
"I am writing to express opposition to recent attempts by Congress to circumvent California's water management framework by adding riders to the Appropriations billl," said California Natural Resources Secretary John Laird. In a victory for Delta Tunnels opponents urging the Brown administration to oppose Congressman Ken Calvert's rider banning judicial review of the tunnels and other water projects, California Natural Resources Secretary Laird on July 17 sent a letter to members on the Senate and House committees on appropriations opposing the language.
GOP legislative leaders ask Malloy to pull tolling study
Two top Republicans in the House of Representatives on Wednesday urged Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy to scrap a planned vote on whether to spend $10 million to study electronic highway tolls in Connecticut. House Minority Leader Themis Klarides and the Finance Revenue and Bonding Committee's top Republican, Rep. Chris Davis , sent a letter arguing how the next governor and General Assembly should decide whether to study tolls.
The Latest: Trump says he told Putin to end election hacking
President Donald Trump says in an interview with CBS News that he told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the United States won't tolerate election interference in the future. Trump says: "I let him know we can't have this.
Kavanaugh’s role in Bush-era detainee debate now an issue in…
Brett Kavanaugh was adamant as he sat in the witness chair at his 2006 confirmation hearing to be an appeals court judge. Kavanaugh was being questioned by Democrats about his knowledge of President George W. Bush's torture policy and treatment of detainees while he served as associate White House counsel.
Trump: there’s no doubt we’re watching the weirdest of presidencies
There's no doubt we're watching the weirdest of presidencies. But if, as I suspect, Trump is a reflection of our times rather than someone who shapes them, it follows there is plenty of weirdness to go around.
First TV political attack ad of Republican Primary launched
Bob Stefanowski and his wife, Amy, spent part of Wednesday in policy discussions with former candidate David Walker of Bridgeport . Walker served in both the Reagan and Bush administrations.
USDA makes nearly $2 billion available for farmers and ranchers affected by wildfires and hurricanes
The USDA has announced that agricultural producers affected by hurricanes and wildfires in 2017 now may apply for assistance to help recover and rebuild their farming operations. Sign-ups began July 16, 2018 and will continue through November 16, 2018.
Under fire, Trump says no president as ‘tough’ on Russia
When asked if Moscow, accused by US intelligence agencies of meddling in the 2016 presidential election, was still interfering, Trump said "no." That assertion appeared to be at odds with the assessment of US intelligence chief Dan Coats, who said Monday that Russia was involved in "ongoing, pervasive efforts to undermine our democracy."
NIST hosting CUI Security Requirements Workshop
On Thursday, October 18, 2018, the National Institute of Standards and Technology , in coordination with the Department of Defense and the National Archives and Records Administration , is hosting an informational workshop providing an overview of Controlled Unclassified Information , the Defense Acquisition Regulations System Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting Clause, and NIST Special Publications 800-171 and 800-171A. The CUI Security Requirements Workshop is open to all interested stakeholders and is free to attend.
Philadelphia’s tax on soda upheld by state Supreme Court
Philadelphia's tax on soda and other sweetened drinks was upheld on Wednesday when the state's highest court rejected a challenge by merchants and the beverage industry. The Supreme Court ruled the 1.5-cent-per-ounce levy is aimed at distributors and dealers and does not illegally duplicate another tax.
Swift grants wish for fan
Taylor Swift has been praised as a "class act" after helping TV co-host Meghan McCain arrange a concert meet-and-greet for a young woman battling cancer. Meghan, the daughter of ailing U.S. Senator John McCain, reached out to the pop superstar via Twitter earlier this month and highlighted a social media campaign launched for Lexi Caviston, who has been diagnosed with the same kind of brain cancer the 33-year-old's politician dad is battling, to help the 21-year-old meet her pop idol during the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania stop on her Reputation World Tour on Saturday.
South Carolinaa s Joe Wilson to seek Foreign Affairs Committee gavel
The South Carolina lawmaker confirmed his intentions to McClatchy on Wednesday to formally seek the post after a period of First, he's likely going up against other House Republicans who want the job. His stiffest competition is Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, a well-liked, telegenic lawmaker who at the end of this Congress has to give up his chairmanship of the House Homeland Security Committee.
Muslim Americans Running For Office In Highest Numbers Since 2001
Saima Farooqui, if elected, would be the first Muslim to serve in Florida's state House of Representatives. Courtesy Saima Farooqui hide caption A record number of Muslim Americans ran for statewide or national office this election cycle, the most since the terror attacks of Sept.
Putin talk drowns out anti-poverty advocates
The Connecticut Coastal Chapter of RESULTS visited Washington D.C. Monday for the groupA's annual conference. During a visit to Capitol Hill, they met with several of their legislators, including Congressmen Himes and Courtney, and Congresswoman DeLauro.