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The Trump administration asked a Chicago federal court Thursday for a two-month deadline extension on its decision assessing whether revealing secret details of a $17 billion commercial aircraft deal between Iran and Boeing would interfere with US foreign policy by obstructing a key component of the Iranian nuclear deal. Filed just one day before President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans to decertify the Iran nuclear deal, the Department of Justice request aims to push Thursday's original court-ordered deadline to January.
The now 24-year-old first daughter has been less visible than other members of her family since her father, President Donald Trump, was sworn into office in January. And who can forget the personal speech she gave last summer in July during the Republican National Convention, before her father secured the nomination.
I love these "Republican identity crisis" polls, especially when it's not clear which wing of the party is suffering an identity crisis. Case in point: That Cato poll from a few days ago about GOPers wanting to strip flag-burners of their citizenship horrified conservatarians like me.
New York Republican Rep. Chris Collins hit back at a report issued from the Congressional Ethics Committee Thursday that concluded there is "substantial reason to believe" the congressman engaged in insider trading and made moves to help a company that he is the largest shareholder in. The House Ethics Committee stated it would extend its review of the issue under a procedure that does not place deadlines for additional public announcements and the committee seldom metes out punishments.
An undercover agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms or explosives was the second person to take the stand in the first trial of a biker indicted in the 2015 Twin Peaks shootout on Thursday. Christopher Jacob Carrizal, president of the Dallas chapter of the Bandidos, was indicted on one count of directing activities of a criminal street gang and two counts of engaging in organized criminal activities for the shooting that took place more than two years ago outside of the Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco.
Trump will scrap critical Obamacare subsidy - President Donald Trump plans to cut subsidy payments to insurers in his most aggressive move yet to undermine Obamacare after months of unsuccessful repeal efforts on Capitol Hill, according to two sources. - The subsidies, which are worth
Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi broke her silence on Rakhine state violence Thursday, calling for the return of refugees from Bangladesh. Suu Kyi called for national unity in addressing the problem of violence in Rakhine and other regions in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, as well as the safe return of "those who are now in Bangladesh" in a Thursday televised address, according to the Associated Press .
Harvey Weinstein's contract with The Weinstein Company reportedly blocked him from being fired over sexual harassment claims and settlements. TMZ broke the wild story that he had specific language to stop a firing over sexual harassment allegations, as long as he wasn't charged with a crime.
A Texas inmate convicted of the death of a prison guard has been executed after the US Supreme Court rejected his lawyer's attempts to halt the punishment. A Texas inmate convicted of the death of a prison guard has been executed after the US Supreme Court rejected his lawyer's attempts to halt the punishment.
Another powerful Hollywood executive is facing allegations of sexual harassment. Isa Hacke... A South Dakota high school is investigating photos posted on social media that show students destroying a car with "Go back to the Rez" painted on the side.
Donald Trump is expected to tell Congress as early as Friday that he will not to re-certify Iran's compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, otherwise known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action . The Iran Nuclear Review Agreement Act, also known as Corker-Cardin, obliges the president to make this certification every 90 days.
Officials say recovery teams, some with cadaver dogs, will start searching for bodies in some areas devastated by wildfires raging in California wine country. Officials say recovery teams, some with cadaver dogs, will start searching for bodies in some areas devastated by wildfires raging in California wine country.
Prince Harry has been invited by former US President Barack Obama and his wife to attend the inaugural summit of the statesman's foundation. Harry has developed a firm friendship with the Obamas and has agreed to take part in the event being held on October 31 in Chicago.
Florida's famous oranges are still falling from trees and rotting on the ground weeks after Hurricane Irma, and the state's agriculture commissioner said Thursday there will be fewer Florida vegetables on Thanksgiving tables and a shortage of poinsettias at Christmas. Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Florida farmers updated the state Senate Agriculture Committee that the storm damaged crops of all kinds, with losses topping $2.5 billion.
A bipartisan pair of Michigan lawmakers introduced a bill to make it easier for automakers to comply with federal fuel efficiency requirements, as the Trump administration considers softening standards that require nearly doubling the fuel economy of the U.S. new vehicle fleet by 2025. The proposal, introduced late on Wednesday, would extend the life of fuel economy credits that would currently expire after five years, lift a cap on transferring credits between car and truck fleets and award automakers credits for emissions reductions not measured by existing test procedures.
The Women's March is holding its first National Women's Convention in four decades. So, who did they get to headline opening night? Sen. Bernie Sanders - you know, the male.
After waiting five days to put out a short statement on the Harvey Weinstein scandal through her spokesman , twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton finally personally addressed the issue in a CNN interview on Wednesday. She told host Fareed Zakaria that the allegations against Weinstein make her feel "sick," "shocked" and "appalled," distancing herself from a man she had "known in the past" -- pointing out that "many others" within her political party are also in the same boat.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday that President Donald Trump hopes to decide within a month whom he will choose to lead the Federal Reserve starting next year but is still going through the interview process. Trump said two weeks ago that he had had four meetings to interview potential nominees for Fed chair and expected to decide within two to three weeks.
The congressional delegation in closely divided Ohio is bridging partisan differences to pitch the state as the ideal location for Amazon's second North American headquarters.
Michigan's governor insisted Thursday that his congressional testimony regarding the Flint water crisis "was truthful and I stand by it," shortly after a committee pointed out a potential discrepancy and warned him about committing perjury. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder sent the letter to Reps.