The White House on Monday rejected Stephen Bannon’s attempt to take back his criticism of the president and his children. “I don’t believe there is any way back for Mr. Bannon at this point,” Gidley told reporters on Air Force One who asked about the former chief strategist. “I just don’t think there’s any way back.” The […]
Category: Domestic
Sheriff In Washington State Shot And Killed While On Duty
A Pierce County deputy has died after being shot responding to a robbery call near Spanaway, the Sheriff’s Department confirmed. According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, the deputy was shot just after 11:30 p.m. Sunday while responding to a 911 call for an intruder reported in a house on 200th Street East in the […]
CIA Chief Says Foreign Meddling In 2018 Elections Is Concerning
WASHINGTON – CIA Director Mike Pompeo (pahm-PAY’-oh) says he’s concerned about continued efforts by Russia and others to undermine American elections, including this year’s contests, but says such meddling isn’t new. Pompeo tells CBS’ “Face the Nation” that there are “many foes who want to undermine Western democracy.” He says there’s “this Washington-based focus on […]
Steve Bannon Apologizes For Comments Made In New Book
Steve Bannon emerged Sunday after five days of silence and apologized for his delay in responding to a controversial book in which he criticized, among others, Donald Trump, Jr. The mea culpa comes after President Trump’s former chief strategist was widely lambasted by members of the Trump administration for his participation in the newly released […]
Subway Explosion Kills Man In Stockholm
A man was killed outside a Stockholm subway station Sunday morning when an object he picked up from the ground blew up, local reports said. A 45-year-old woman was also injured in the blast outside the Varby Gard station in Sweden’s capital, The Local reported. “There was something on the ground that the man picked […]
Trump Reaffirms Wall Will Be Paid For By Mexico
“I believe Mexico will pay for the wall. I have a very good relationship with Mexico,” Trump said at a press conference at Camp David on Saturday. “But yes, in some form, Mexico will pay for the wall.” The Trump’s administration’s plan, first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Friday, would nearly double the […]
Trump Calls Himself A “Very Stable Genius”
President Donald Trump defended his mental fitness for office in a series of tweets Saturday morning, referring to himself as a “very stable genius.” His defense of his capacity to serve as U.S. commander in chief comes after a new book, “Fire and Fury,” reports that people around Trump, including top White House aides, question […]
Illegal Immigrant That Killed Woman Gets Time Served
The illegal immigrant and seven-time felon who was acquitted of murder and assault in the 2015 San Francisco fatal shooting of 32-year old Kate Steinle was sentenced to three years in prison on Friday. Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, who has been in custody since shortly after the shooting, was credited for time served. He will be […]
FBI Launches New Investigation Into The Clintons
FBI agents from Little Rock, Ark., where the foundation was started, have taken the lead in the investigation and have interviewed at least one witness in the last month, and law enforcement officials said additional activities are expected in the coming weeks. The officials, who spoke only on condition of anonymity, said the probe is […]
North Korea Accepts South’s Invitation To Peace Talks
SEOUL — North and South Korea will hold official talks on Jan. 9, South Korea’s unification ministry said on Friday, after Pyongyang sent a statement accepting Seoul’s offer for talks next week. The agenda will include the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics as well as other issues of mutual interest, ministry spokesman Baek Tae-hyun told reporters. “We […]
Sessions To Enforce Federal Law In Legal Marijuana States
Attorney General Jeff Sessions gave U.S. attorneys the green light Thursday to aggressively enforce federal laws against marijuana — even in states where pot is legal. In doing so, Sessions reversed an Obama administration policy that shielded legalized marijuana from federal intervention and enabled the pot industry to flourish. “The previous issuance of guidance undermines […]
White House Claims Secret Golf Rounds Makes Trump Better President
Donald Trump loves golf. He has spent at least 91 days of his presidency at golf courses and has been confirmed golfing at least 35 times. Presumably, he has golfed more times, but the White House is often tight-lipped at what in the world the president is doing at these golf courses. On Christmas Day, […]