WASHINGTON– The Supreme Court said Tuesday that part of a federal law that makes it easier to deport immigrants who have been convicted of crimes is too vague to be enforced. Continue reading →
{FD} Justice Sotomayor breaks shoulder in fall at home
The Supreme Court says Justice Sonia Sotomayor broke her right shoulder in a fall at her Washington home. Continue reading →
{FD} Clinton World fumes over Comey book tour: ‘He’s now lying’
The release Tuesday of James Comey’s highly anticipated memoir has rekindled the simmering feud with top Clinton family advisers, who still blame the fired FBI director for President Trump’s 2016 election victory. Continue reading →
{FD} DOJ misses deadline to hand over Comey’s Trump memos, seeks more time
The Justice Department missed a Monday deadline to provide GOP congressmen copies of memos written by former FBI Director James Comey about his conversations with President Trump – but is seeking a brief extension while officials review the request. Continue reading →
{FD} New Mexico’s largest city curbs federal immigration agents’ powers to deport illegals
The city of Albuquerque passed measures on Monday that curb federal officials’ authority to deport illegal immigrants. Continue reading →
{FD} Speaker Paul Ryan: Tax Day isn’t usually a day to celebrate. This year is different
Today we turn the page on the old broken system and look forward to a better one that will make our country stronger and more prosperous for years to come. Continue reading →
{FD} Orange County city votes again to opt out of California’s sanctuary state law
A Southern California city council voted Monday for the second time to cement its opposition to the state’s sanctuary law following a tense 5-hour debate and clashes between anti-sanctuary measure supporters and protesters. Continue reading →
{FD} California rejects proposed border duties for troops, US says
The Trump administration said Monday that California Gov. Jerry Brown rejected terms of the National Guard’s initial deployment to the Mexican border, but a state official said nothing was decided. Continue reading →
{FD} California in dispute over Trump administration plan for National Guard troops at border
California authorities pushed back Monday on a Trump administration official’s claim that Gov. Jerry Brown rejected terms of the National Guard’s initial deployment to the Mexican border. Continue reading →
{FD} John McCain undergoes surgery for intestinal infection, listed as stable
Arizona Sen. John McCain underwent surgery during the weekend to “treat an intestinal infection related to diverticulitis,” his office said on Monday. Continue reading →
{FD} Independents cool on Democratic Congress
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{FD} Justice Department IG Horowitz predicts Clinton email report will be out in May
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz expects his wide-ranging report on the FBI and DOJ’s handling of the Hillary Clinton email probe to be finished next month and has been asked to testify before the House oversight committee on May 8… Continue reading →
{FD} Pence’s choice for adviser withdraws after Trump objects
WASHINGTON– Vice President Mike Pence’s choice to be his new national security adviser has withdrawn from consideration after President Donald Trump got wind of the plan to hire someone associated with anti-Trump ads in the past. Continue reading →
{FD} Cohen attorneys fight feds over ‘unprecedented’ search, in hearing attended by Stormy Daniels
Attorneys for Trump lawyer Michael Cohen battled the feds on Monday over what they described as an “unprecedented” FBI raid on his properties last week, during a high-profile and dramatic court hearing which was attended by **** star Stormy Daniels. Continue reading →
{FD} Florida Senate race between Scott, Nelson expected to be competitive, costly
Florida elections tend to be fairly competitive, and the race for the open U.S. Senate seat is shaping up to be no different. Continue reading →
{FD} California rejects Trump administration plan for National Guard troops on border
California has rejected the Trump administration’s initial plans for National Guard troops to work at the state’s border with Mexico, arguing the work is too closely tied to immigration enforcement. Continue reading →
{FD} GAO says EPA violated spending law on Pruitt’s privacy booth
WASHINGTON — An internal government watchdog says the Environmental Protection Agency violated federal spending laws when purchasing a $43,000 soundproof privacy booth for Administrator Scott Pruitt to make private phone calls in his office. Continue reading →
{FD} RNC fact-checks Comey’s story: ‘No credibility’
The Republican National Committee is ripping into James Comey’s comments during his TV appearance Sunday touting his forthcoming book with a fact-check picking apart the former FBI director’s claims. Continue reading →
{FD} McCarthy emerges as front-runner to succeed Ryan as House speaker
In the days since House Speaker Paul Ryan announced his plans to retire from Congress, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy has emerged as a clear front-runner to succeed Ryan in the demanding job. Continue reading →
{FD} Supreme Court again refuses to hear Blagojevich appeal
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court for the second time has refused to hear an appeal by imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich of his corruption convictions. Continue reading →
