Myanmar sees “bad results” if U.S. imposes sanctions on military

The bill, introduced by members of the U.S. Senate on the eve of Donald Trump's departure on his first trip to Asia since becoming president in January, seeks to reimpose some sanctions lifted last year as Myanmar returned to democracy. The measure would impose targeted sanctions and travel curbs on Myanmar military officials and bar the United States from supplying most assistance to the military until perpetrators of atrocities against the Rohingya in Myanmar's western Rakhine State are held accountable.

AP source: Mueller’s probe draws in Democrat, Republican

Special counsel Robert Mueller's grand jury is investigating a prominent Democratic lobbyist and a former GOP congressman for their involvement in an influence campaign on behalf of Ukrainian interests tied to Paul Manafort, according to a person with direct knowledge of the investigation. At the center of the widening probe are Tony Podesta, a longtime Democratic operative, and Vin Weber, a former GOP congressman and leader of his own high-powered lobbying firm, Mercury LLC. The two men were hired as part of a multimillion-dollar lobbying effort directed by Manafort and longtime associate Rick Gates.

PDEA urges DOJ to file charges vs Faeldon, others over P6.4-B shipment of shabu

The Department of Justice has been urged to file criminal charges in court against former Bureau of Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon and other respondents over the P6.4 billion shipment of illegal drugs discovered in May. In a reply to the counter-affidavits filed by the respondents, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency , represented by agent Norman Balquiedra, said charges should be filed in court for violating Republic Act 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. "It cannot be gainsaid that Republic Act No.

Why tax plan might not put US firms’ overseas cash to work

President Donald Trump holds an example of what a new tax form may look like during a meeting on tax policy with Republican lawmakers in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Washington, with House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, right. less President Donald Trump holds an example of what a new tax form may look like during a meeting on tax policy with Republican lawmakers in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in ... more WASHINGTON - The House Republican tax bill is meant to send trillions in corporate profits overseas pouring back home and, in the process, give the U.S. economy a healthy boost.

What We Know: Indictments, hearings in Russia probe

Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election jumped forward this week with a 12-count indictment against two former campaign advisers to President Donald Trump and a guilty plea from another adviser. Several congressional committees are also investigating the meddling, and whether there is any link to Trump's campaign.

Republicans debut tax bill, Trump seeks first win

Mayoral candidate Joyce Craig said Mayor Ted Gatsas should have made sure officials disclosed the 2015 rape of a West High School student, while Gatsas called comments on the issue the "lowest... Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan unveil legislation to overhaul the tax code on Capitol Hill ... (more)

House tax panel adopts GOP changes after day of bickering

After a day of partisan bickering over whether the Republicans' sweeping tax plan would truly help the middle class, a key House panel on Monday approved late changes. Lawmakers restored the tax exemption for employees receiving child care benefits from their companies, but also put new requirements on a tax credit used by working people of modest means.

US bombers conduct exercise over Korean peninsula

In this June 20, 2017 file photo provided by South Korean Defence Ministry, US Air Force B-1B bombers and South Korean fighter jets F-15K fly over the Korean Peninsula, South Korea. SEOUL: A South Korean military official said Friday the B-1B bombers based in Guam were escorted by two South Korean F-16 fighter jets during the drills Thursday at a field near the South's eastern coast.

Big GOP tax bill would cut rates – but also popular breaks

With fanfare and a White House kickoff, House Republicans unfurled a broad tax-overhaul plan Thursday that would touch virtually all Americans and the economy's every corner, mingling sharply lower rates for corporations and reduced personal taxes for many with fewer deductions for home-buyers and families with steep medical bills. The measure, which would be the most extensive rewrite of the nation's tax code in three decades, is the product of a party that faces increasing pressure to produce a marquee legislative victory of some sort before next year's elections.

EPA – SClean Air Hearing Comes To Coal Country in Charleston

The Trump administration announced Thursday it will hold a public hearing in West Virginia on its plan to nullify an Obama-era plan to limit planet-warming carbon emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency will take comments on its proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan in Charleston, the state capital, on Nov. 28 and 29. "The EPA is headed to the heart of coal country to hear from those most impacted by the CPP and get their comments on the proposed repeal rule," No other public hearings have yet been scheduled.

Build the wall, President Trump

When I first learned of the proposal to build a wall on the southern border of the United States, it seemed an insult to our Mexican neighbors, and a costly idea as well. Later on, news of the death of 10 persons, and the near-suffocation of others - all of whom were stuffed into the back of a truck in an attempt to enter the United States - created a very painful image.

Flashback Friday: Election drama, working women and last mail call

A man sitting on a bench at Neptune Park on St. Simons Island in 1992 was perfectly framed by two palm trees as a shrimp boat passed. A man sitting on a bench at Neptune Park on St. Simons Island in 1992 was perfectly framed by two palm trees as a shrimp boat passed.

Chrissy Teigen flashes cleavage and legs in low-cut gown

'This is real collusion and dishonesty': Trump calls for Justice Dept to investigate claims Hillary took over the DNC months before she ran as even Elizabeth Warren admits the entire system was rigged Twitter silences Trump! President's account is DEACTIVATED for 11 minutes by a rogue employee on their last day - sending social media wild I'd LOVE to order a full investigation of Hillary Clinton says Trump - but I can't because I'm 'not supposed to be involved with the Justice Department' and I'm VERY frustrated Jared Kushner hands over documents to Mueller as prosecutor probes role he played in firing of FBI boss James Comey Trump blasts Hillary Clinton for defending 'dirty dossier' funding as he says opposition research file Democrats for was 'totally fake' and 'like a novel' 'He is a pedophile': Kevin Spacey, then 24, had sex with teen, 14, and later tried to rape him claims victim - ... (more)