Watchdog expected to rebuke ex-FBI director James Comey over Clinton email case

Hillary Clinton and James Comey will be back in the headlines Thursday as a watchdog official for the Justice Department releases a report on the Obama administration's handling of the Clinton email scandal in the runup to the 2016 election. The report - by Inspector General Michael Horowitz - is widely expected to criticize Comey, the former FBI director, for his public statements in July 2016 and October 2016 about the federal investigation into Clinton's use of a private email while she was secretary of state.

Congress, take back your full tariff powers

The bill, which is sponsored by Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, Heidi Heitkamp, D-North Dakota, Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, and Mike Lee, R-Utah, among others, would require the president to submit to Congress any proposal to impose tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. While acutely a response to steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by President Trump on poorly supported "national security" grounds under Section 232, the bill is fundamentally a restoration of congressional authority over matters of trade as presented in the United States Constitution.

Jilly Cooper hasn’t taken a holiday in 22 years because she can’t…

Mark Sanford LOSES his primary after Trump alluded to his extramarital affair and endorsed his opponent hours before polls closed in the Republican congressman's district I haven't had a holiday for 22 years because I can't bear leaving my beloved greyhound, reveals Jilly Cooper But Jilly Cooper is so reluctant to be parted from hers she hasn't taken a holiday abroad in more than 20 years. The 81-year-old has had the dog since 2010 and has described her as her 'dearest companion' since the death of her husband from Parkinson's disease five years ago.

Land Bank has two weeks to inspect St. Anthony Church

Tuesday the Diocese of Toledo granted the Lucas County Land Bank two weeks to inspect the building and decide if they want to take ownership of the church. "It's very possible that after a professional appraisal that the Land Bank may agree with the Diocese that the building, as historic as it is, unfortunately, can't be saved and that maybe demolition is the only option that we have," said Mayor Kapszukiewicz.

The Latest: Trump urges SC voters to dump Rep. Sanford

South Carolina Rep. Katie Arrington, who is running for the first district of South Carolina, celebrates after casting her vote on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Bethany United Methodist Church in Summerville. South Carolina Rep. Mark Sanford has lost the Republican nomination for his congressional seat to an opponent who attacked his criticism of President Donald Trump.

Primary takeaways: Women keep winning and a Trump tweet can be fatal

The sitting Republican House member lost his race to state Rep. Katie Arrington, who campaigned as a Trump ally, after the president made a last-minute endorsement of Arrington. Sanford has been one of the few members to criticize the president, and GOP primary voters punished him for it, handing him his first electoral defeat.

Prosecutors: Kentucky Consultant Gave Bribe For Contract

Federal prosecutors say a veteran Democratic consultant and lobbyist gave "Christmas presents" to a high-ranking state official as part of a pay-to-play scheme that "attempted to reach the highest levels of state government." But an attorney for James Sullivan says the lobbyist is just being used by the state's former No.

GOP Rep. Mark Sanford concedes he’s losing to Trump-backed challenger

Rep. Mark Sanford, a Republican who represents South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, found out Tuesday that losing the support of the president is lethal in a GOP primary. Sanford, a conservative who has frequently criticized the president, faced a primary challenge from state Rep. Katie Arrington, who campaigned as a Trump ally.

Dancing FBI agent who accidentally shot someone is arrested

The FBI agent who unintentionally shot someone while dancing in a Denver bar turned himself in to police on Tuesday and is awaiting charges. The agent, identified as 29-year-old Chase Bishop, is being held at a Denver detention center for investigation of second degree assault, pending formal charges from the District Attorney's Office, according to Denver Police Department spokesman Jay Casillas.

GOP seeks immigration accord under pressure from moderates

House Republicans labored to strike an immigration accord Tuesday, the day restive moderates have said they'd move to force future votes on the divisive issue if no compromise is reached. Aides said any deal would likely include provisions changing how immigrant children are separated from their families at the border.

Rep. Sanford loses GOP primary, attacked for Trump criticism

Poll volunteer Tom Spain hands out stickers to former Gov, Mark Sanford after he cast his own ballot at Alhambra Hall polling station Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. South Carolina Rep.Katie Arrington, who is running for the first district of South Carolina, campaigns after voting for herself in the primary election on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Bethany United Methodist Church in Summerville.

S.C. Rep. Sanford predicts defeat; 4 other states vote

South Carolina Rep. Katie Arrington, who is running for the first district of South Carolina, celebrates after casting her vote on Tuesday at Bethany United Methodist Church in Summerville. South Carolina Rep. Katie Arrington, who is running for the first district of South Carolina, celebrates after casting her vote on Tuesday at Bethany United Methodist Church in Summerville.

Northern light: Macedonia makes name change deal with Greece

Heller is considered the vulnerable Republican senator seeking re-ele... Nevada's Dean Heller is considered the vulnerable Republican senator seeking re-election this year, but he has an easy primary battle Tuesday thanks to President Donald Trump. Nevada's Dean Heller is considered the vulnerable Republican senator seeking re-election this year, but he has an easy primary battle Tuesday thanks to President Donald Trump.

All Present and Accounted For

Finished watching tv downstairs, grabbed my phone, and took pictures of the sights on the way upstairs. Lily on her bed right next to my chair downstairs: After I am done messing around here for a little bit, I will brush my fangs, wash my face, and the nightly ritual begins.

Rep. Mia Love is bucking GOP leadership over immigrant – Dreamers,’…

U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan says he has no ill will toward Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, for trying to sidestep him and other GOP leaders to force a House vote on legislation to protect young undocumented immigrants from deportation. "Mia has an independent streak," Ryan said Tuesday.