If at any time Trump feels like he is losing supporters in politics, he can always count on Vice President Mike Pence to stand by his side. On Tuesday Pence said the executive order that President Donald Trump is considering to curb birthright citizenship may not conflict with the U.S. Constitution. Reuters reports, in an interview with … [Read more...]
Synagogue Shooter Appears In Federal Court
According to Reuters, the man accused of shooting worshipers at a synagogue appeared in federal court. Robert Bowers faces 29 criminal counts, including federal hate crimes for attacking the Tree of Life Synagogue on Oct. 27th. The 46-year-old is accused to killing 11 elderly worshipers attending a service at the synagogue, while wounding six … [Read more...]
What Do We Know About Mail Bombing Suspect?
The FBI have arrested the suspect in the series of attempted nation wide mail bombings. The suspect is Florida man Cesar Sayoc, Jr. Intended targets include George Soros, Barack Obama, the Clintons, Joe Biden, former CIA Director John Brennan. Police also confiscated a white van, which apparently belongs to Sayoc and is heavily covered with … [Read more...]
What Does Democratic Victory in November Mean?
According to Reuters, If Democrats win control of the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate next month, nearly every aspect of Donald Trump’s presidency could face swift examination – from his long-elusive tax returns to possible business ties with Russia and conflicts of interest, congressional sources say. While numerous probes have been … [Read more...]
Justice Department Probes Pennsylvania Dioceses
According to Reuters, the Justice Department will investigate cases of sexual abuse by clergy members from four Roman Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania. The dioceses include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, and Allentown. The received federal subpoenas after a state grand jury report alleged Catholic priests in Pennsylvania sexually abused … [Read more...]
U S Official Charged With Leaking Information To Media
According to Reuters, A U.S. Treasury Department official has been criminally charged with leaking confidential documents relating to former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, the Russian embassy and others, to a reporter from digital media company BuzzFeed, Manhattan federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. Natalie May Edwards was arrested … [Read more...]
Public Interest Group Urges Kia And Hyundai For Recalls
According to Automotive News, a public interest group called for Hyundai and Kia to recall nearly 3 million vehicles. The Center for Auto Safety urged Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors America to recall crossovers and sedans that pose a non-collision fire risk. The group petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration back in June to … [Read more...]
On Trial: Harvard Accused Of Discriminating Against Asians
Reuters reports Harvard University is set to face trial on Monday over accusations that it discriminates against Asian-American applicants in a closely watched lawsuit that could influence the use of race as a factor in college admissions decisions. The non-jury trial before a Boston judge pits the Ivy League school against Students for Fair … [Read more...]
Fyre Festival Fiasco Organizer Gets Prison Sentence
According to Newser, Billy McFarland, the brain behind the Fyre Festival, has learned his fate. A Manhattan federal judge sentenced McFarland to 6 years in prison. The judge called McFarland a "serial fraudster" who has been "dishonest most of his life." The 26-year-old organized 2017's Fyre festival, which was billed as an "unprecedented VIP … [Read more...]
London Forex Traders Set To Go On Trial In U.S.
According to Reuters, London forex traders are scheduled to go on trial in the U.S. Three former London-based traders are expected to go to trial on Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan on charges they conspired to rig prices in the roughly $5 trillion foreign exchange market. Chris Ashton, Rohan Ramchandani and Richard Usher, who worked at … [Read more...]
