National
Congressman in critical condition after being shot during baseball practice
Aides to Ryan, R-Wis., confirmed the speaker had visited Scalise at the hospital but declined to provide details of the encounter. Police congregate near the home of shooter James Hodgkinson in Illinois, US. Police are examining a cell phone, computer and a camera found in his van, according to the statement. Authorities are investigating the incident but have not identified a motive. [Full Article...]
Pence reportedly hires his own outside lawyer for Russian Federation questions
Pence has been moving to find his own lawyer for weeks, according to his aides. Christopher Ruddy, a friend of Trump's, made headlines earlier this week when he said during a PBS interview that he believed Trump was considering firing Mueller. [Full Article...]
Tougher Trump line toward Cuba delights hardliners on island
To do business with Cuban companies owned or controlled by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba and restrictions on travel by usa citizens to the island. They should impose more sanctions against Cuba . Trump cast that as a sign the USA still wanted to engage with Cuba in hopes of forging "a much stronger and better path". [Full Article...]
Cuba Stands Firm against Trump's Hostile Policy
Saying that the aim was to fix what Trump has called a "bad deal" struck by Obama, U.S. officials said the new administration would leave the door open to improved relations if Cuba undertakes democratic reforms such as allowing free elections and releasing political prisoners. [Full Article...]
Donald Trump 'yells at TVs in the White House' about Russian Federation investigation
Alternatively, Trump could name a new acting deputy attorney general. If he fires Rosenstein, Brand would lead the department. Why would Rosenstein have to recuse himself? . Under department policy, it would normally be the attorney general who oversees the special counsel. Brand has extensive experience in the Justice Department and working in the private sector, focusing primarily on corpo... [Full Article...]
Doctors: Scalise in critical condition but they are 'encouraged' by his improvement
Dr. Jack Sava of MedStar Washington Hospital Center said it's a "good possibility" that the Louisiana Republican will be able to return to work in his full capacity. Members of Congress took the field at Washington's Nationals Park on Thursday night for the game, many wearing hats to honour Scalise. The US Capitol Police and representatives for the three lawmakers did not immediately respond... [Full Article...]
Matthew Beck represents Central Louisiana in Omaha
Teddy: Oregon State, LSU . LSU enters this matchup on a 16-game winning streak and looking primed for their first championship since 2009. Say a game where two runs are scored. Robertson is hitting.378 (37-for-98) during LSU's current 21-2 run in the past 23 games with six doubles, two triples, four homers, 19 RBI and 36 runs. [Full Article...]
White House Says Trump Has 'No Intention' To Fire Special Counsel
South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham, who is unafraid to tangle with Trump, said firing Mueller would be "a disaster, " since the special counsel had done nothing to be fired. However, after facing numerous complaints, Bork ended up appointing another special prosecutor who, after nine months of investigation, found enough damning information that Nixon chose to resign. [Full Article...]