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Uh Oh! Trump Is Reportedly Under Investigation For Obstruction Of Justice
If the report is true and if it is confirmed that Trump obstructed justice by trying to get former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey , and perhaps others, to end the Russian Federation probe, that could lead to the President's impeachment by Congress, something that many Democratic lawmakers say they would pursue if circumstances warrant. [Full Article...]
GOP, Dem governors call for changes in House health bill
In joining with four Democratic colleagues - Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania, Steve Bullock of Montana, John W. Hickenlooper of Colorado and John Bel Edwards of Louisiana - they demonstrated that health care need not be a one-party exercise that runs roughshod over political opponents. [Full Article...]
Mo Brooks' name appeared on James Hodgkinson assassination hit list, report says
Hodgkinson, meanwhile, was becoming increasingly active in politics. "I just want to let people know he wasn't evil, just exhausted of some of politics going on", a friend of Hodgkinson said. Hodgkinson was mortally wounded by police. I can't wrap my head around it. "There's houses over there". Suzanne Hodgkinson told reporters gathered outside her Belleville home Thursday afternoon that she "... [Full Article...]
Black gun owners worried by acquittal in Castile shooting
Thousands gathered on the steps of the state Capitol in St. Paul late Friday, holding signs and banners and chanting in response to the not guilty verdict. About 120 protesters stopped in front of the Minneapolis Police Department's downtown precinct, where they gave speeches calling for unity. For his family and many in the community, Castile is now one more African American face denied... [Full Article...]
Trump Acknowledges He Is Under Investigation in Russia Inquiry
Trump tweets . Echoing tweets from Thursday, he concludes by adding: " Witch Hunt ". Thursday, Trump griped he was receiving unfair treatment from investigators compared with his election opponent, Hillary Clinton . - "Why is that Hillary Clintons family and Dems dealings with Russian Federation are not looked at, but my non-dealings are?" President Trump needs to get both his act and... [Full Article...]
Trump bashes probes into his 'non-dealings' with Russian Federation
The Post reported that Robert Mueller , who is overseeing the FBI's probe into Russia's meddling in last year's U.S. presidential election and possible links with the Trump campaign, has expanded his inquiry to probe whether Trump obstructed justice by firing James Comey as Federal Bureau of Investigation chief. [Full Article...]
Judge Finds Defendant Guilty; Manslaughter Law Extending to New Grounds?
Her case is now a cautionary tale in the era of cyberbullying, a dark example that bullying text messages from one disturbed teen to another can, indeed, have very real, very serious effects that can constitute criminal activity. Carter's lawyer Joseph Cataldo had argued that Roy was already suicidal before meeting Carter and that Roy was exclusively responsible for his own actions. [Full Article...]
White House says no determination yet on 'Dreamer' immigrants
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly revoked the Obama administration's Deferred Action for Parents of Americans program, ensuring the policy will not be enacted in the near-future. Some recipients have lost their DACA protection after being arrested for crimes. The administration's decision to revoke DAPA is largely symbolic as it was blocked by a Texas court after 26 state attorney gene... [Full Article...]