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Accused leaker Reality Winner is scared after arrest, mom says
Winner, who is 25 years old, was not a public figure prior to the news of her arrest . According to an affidavit given by Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent Justin C. "She will be entering a plea of not guilty", Titus Nichols told ABC News . "Very passionate about her views and things like that, but she's never to my knowledge been active in politics or any of that", Winner-Davis said... [Full Article...]
Consider Trump's Tweets 'Official Statements,' Spicer Says
Trump's Twitter comments on his travel ban could play a role as his administration appeals adverse court rulings to the Supreme Court. The revised travel ban, set to take effect on March 16 before it was blocked by a court, dropped Iraq from the list of covered countries, removed a provision exempting religious minorities from the ban and made clear it doesn't apply to legal permanent USA reside... [Full Article...]
NASA picks 12 new astronauts from crush of applicants
At a March 21 signing ceremony for a new NASA authorization bill at the White House , Pence said that the president would sign an executive order establishing the council "in very short order", with Pence chairing it. Requirements include USA citizenship; degrees in science, technology, engineering or math; and at least three years of experience or 1,000 hours of piloting jets. [Full Article...]
Statement from retiring Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops
Offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley will succeed Stoops, who will remain with OU in some capacity, according to the Oklahoman , who first reported Stoops was retiring as head coach. When Oklahoma Sooners head coach Bob Stoops waved to fans after the Sooners defeated the Auburn Tigers in the 2017 Sugar Bowl , no one knew that he was really waving goodbye. [Full Article...]
Jeff Sessions suggested he could resign amid rising tension with President Trump
Trump ultimately refused Sessions' offer, which came just before Trump embarked on his first global trip in late May, according to a person who regularly speaks with Sessions. A fractured relationship between Trump and Sessions would be significant and could amount to Trump abandoning one of his most loyal supporters. According to the poll which sampled about 2,000 American voters, 69 percent ... [Full Article...]
Four things to know about Christopher Wray, President Trump's Federal Bureau of Investigation director pick
Wray said he was honoured to be selected. During his three-year tenure heading the Criminal Division, Wray led important corporate fraud probes, including the Enron investigation. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., said. Since leaving government more than a decade ago, Wray has been a litigation partner in the global law firm of King & Spalding, working out of the firm's offices in Atlanta and Washington , D... [Full Article...]
Islamic State claims attacks on Iran parliament, shrine
As the parliament attack unfolded, gunmen and suicide bombers also struck outside Khomeini's mausoleum on Tehran's southern outskirts. "The fact that Islamic State has claimed responsibility proves that they were involved in the brutal attack", said the statement, published by Iranian media. [Full Article...]
Trump names his pick for new FBI director
At the Justice Department , Wray worked on corporate fraud scandals and cases involving US financial markets, according to his biography on the law firm's website. Other candidates for the post included former FBI official Richard McFeely , FBI veteran John Pistole and ex-Oklahoma Gov. Trump had entertained current and former politicians for the role, including former Sen. [Full Article...]