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Comey admits ‘real sloppiness’ in Trump-Russia probe but insists no misconduct
It was during an NBC News interview that aired Tuesday where Barr said, "These irregularities, these misstatements, these omissions were not satisfactorily explained, and I think that leaves open the possibility to infer bad faith". Current FBI Director Christopher Wray told The Associated Press last week that the report identified problems that are "unacceptable and unrepresentative of who ... [Full Article...]
US Supreme Court to hear Trump tax return case next year
In its original appeal to the Court, Trump's legal team argued that the cases touch on various constitutional issues regarding the separation of powers in government. In three cases that have made it to the Supreme Court, Trump has lost in the lower courts where judges have pointed out that other recent presidents have voluntarily disclosed their tax records. [Full Article...]
Weather: Snow, ice in Monday forecast
Motorists should plan for slippery road conditions for their Monday morning commute. Storm Team 10 is now tracking a winter storm that will impact the Wabash Valley Sunday evening and into Tuesday morning. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Additionally, NWS in Topeka has issued a winter weather advisory in effect until 6 p.m. [Full Article...]
Turkey's former PM launches new political party
The politician had served as foreign minister between 2009 and 2014 and later as prime minister until 2016, when he was sacked by Erdogan, reportedly over his reluctance to support Erdogan's efforts to increase the powers of the president. "Those ruling Turkey have no agenda other than staying in power", Mr. Davutoglu said as he announced his new party, which could further erode support for Mr. [Full Article...]
Turkish president meets leader of Libyan government
He said the Egyptian parliament backs Hifter's forces in their "fighting against terrorism". Turkey moved closer to military support for Libya's internationally recognised government when a bilateral deal was sent to parliament that includes provisions for launching a "quick reaction force" - if requested by Tripoli. [Full Article...]
Comey Attributes FISA Abuses to ‘Sloppiness,’ Distances Himself from Russia Probe
Horowitz's report found that the Federal Bureau of Investigation failed to inform the FISA court about the partisan origins of the Steele dossier and failed to independently corroborate numerous claims in the report, among other omissions. [Full Article...]
One person wounded after suburban Atlanta mall shooting
Police also said multiple shoppers experienced panic attacks as people rushed to get out of the mall during the shooting, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports . Updated information indicates involved parties know one another, therefore incident was isolated to them. The mall was closed for a time Saturday afternoon following the shooting, but later reopened. [Full Article...]
NY Times: 2 Chinese Officials Expelled for Alleged Spying
The guard saw that they didn't have permission to enter and directed them to go through the gates, turn around and exit. The two embassy officials and their wives were able to evade military personnel through persuasion, but were eventually stopped on the base after fire trucks blocked their path. [Full Article...]