Politics
Papadopoulos Harmed The Russia Investigation By Lying And Should Get Up To 6 Months In Prison, Mueller Says
"The defendant's crime was serious and caused damage to the government's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election," Mueller wrote.
The Judge In Paul Manafort’s Trial Revealed That He’s Been Threatened And Is Getting Special Security
US District Judge T.S. Ellis III denied a request by media outlets to release information about the jurors, citing concerns for their safety.
The State Department Changed Its Mind About Spending $230 Million On Syria
The funds were redirected after the State Department received promises and pledges from coalition partners, notably Saudi Arabia, for funding to help stabilize the country.
Trump Is Giving Federal Contractors A “Religious Exemption” For Discrimination
The Department of Labor’s directive applies to millions of people who work for companies that do business with the federal government.
The RNC Just Put John Kasich On Blast
"This is simply an initial shot being fired in the potential 2020 primary."
The ACLU Claims That Workers Picked Up In ICE Raids In Nebraska Were Mistreated
When detained workers, including two pregnant women, asked for air conditioning in the bus they were riding in, government agents turned on the heater, the ACLU said.
The Navy Admiral Who Oversaw The Bin Laden Raid Says It Would Be "An Honor" For Trump To Revoke His Security Clearance
"I would consider it an honor," said William H. McRaven, "so I can add my name to the list of men and women who have spoken up against your presidency."
Thousands Of People In Arkansas Are On The Brink Of Losing Medicaid Due To Work Requirements Pushed By Trump
While Arkansas is the first, there are 10 other states either approved or pending approval to enact work requirements to their Medicaid programs, which could lead to thousands more people losing their coverage.
How Michael Avenatti Got His Start In Political Dark Arts Under Rahm Emanuel
In the 1990s, as an entry-level opposition researcher, Avenatti once climbed aboard a moving train to get research to FedEx on time.
A New Leak Reveals The Government's "No Deal" Brexit Papers Will Cover 84 Areas Of British Life
Papers on the consequences of leaving the EU without an agreement will cover topics from broadcasting to blood safety, according to a list seen by BuzzFeed News.
Michaelia Cash's Vow Of Silence On The AWU Raid Leaks Has Been Going For 297 Days
The minister claims she is not being investigated by the police.
Russian Trolls Spread Baseless Conspiracy Theories Like Pizzagate And QAnon After The Election
Less than two weeks after the first "Q" post appeared on 4chan, a Russia-backed troll account began amplifying the conspiracy theory on Twitter.
What I Learned About Trump's '90s "Ghetto Pass" — And His Bigotry — While Chasing The Trump Tape
Two years ago, I spent days talking to people in the New York hip-hop circles he once moved in, chasing the Trump tape we're all looking for again.
The Jury Will Now Deliberate Whether Paul Manafort Is A Liar Or A Victim
Manafort is charged with filing false tax returns, failing to report foreign bank accounts, and bank fraud.
These Prominent Republicans Backed Hillary Clinton Over Donald Trump — And Now They Don’t Know Where To Turn
“Both parties are moving to the extremes, which is bad for the country,” said Christine Todd Whitman, the former New Jersey governor.
That Same Christian Baker In Colorado Is Back In Court — This Time For Turning Away A Transgender Customer
She wanted a blue and pink birthday cake.
The First Somali American State Lawmaker In The US Is On Her Way To Making History Again
Ilhan Omar's primary win for US Rep. Keith Ellison’s vacated House seat in Minnesota will likely make her one of two Muslim women to be the first elected to Congress.
Tim Pawlenty's Political Comeback Did Not Work
National Republicans were counting on Pawlenty to win them back the governor’s office in Minnesota for the first time in eight years and to help lift down-ballot House and Senate candidates this fall.
Even Pauline Hanson Was "Appalled" By This Politician Praising The White Australia Policy
It was "straight from Goebbels' handbook from Nazi Germany," Hanson said.
Ohio's Secretary Of State Says Voter Fraud Did Not Affect A Special Election For A Congressional Seat
Some older Ohioans were given placeholder birthdates on their voter registrations, which has led to suggestions of voter fraud.
Senate Intel Wants To Follow The Money In The Russia Probe. But Treasury Isn't Making That Easy.
Last year, staff inside Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network questioned whether the department was deliberately trying to stymie the Senate’s investigation.
Omarosa Claimed That Trump Knew About Hacked Clinton Emails Before WikiLeaks Released Them
The former White House aide did not provide evidence about her claims that Trump "absolutely" knew that Clinton's emails were going to be leaked during the 2016 election.
Paul Manafort’s Lawyers Rest Their Case Without Putting On Any Witnesses Of Their Own
The judge asked Manafort if he wanted to testify. “No, sir,” Manafort replied.
An Iowa Evangelical Leader Is Gaining A National Audience By Pushing Back On Donald Trump
“If 2018 and 2020 are a referendum on rhetoric, that’s where you run the risk of a blue wave.”
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation Wined And Dined Big Business Just After Being Given $443 Million By the Government
Drinks, snorkelling and a bonfire on the beach at a Hamilton Island resort.
You Could Go To Jail For 10 Years For Refusing To Unlock Your Phone
The Australian government has finally released legislation aimed at getting past all that pesky encryption.
You're Going To Have To Start Paying Back Your HECS Sooner Than You Think
But Pauline Hanson says it's no big deal, just skip a couple of coffees each week!
A Florida State House Candidate Who Faked Her College Diploma Is Dropping Out
"I made a terrible error in judgement."
Paul Manafort's Lawyers Are Asking For A Full Acquittal After The Government Rested Its Case
Manafort's lawyers argue prosecutors failed to show one of the banks Manafort is accused of defrauding relied on any allegedly false information he provided.
