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Merkel stresses US ties after Trump tweet

01 June 2017, 02:08

Trump took to Twitter early in the day in the United States to attack Germany , a day after Chancellor Angela Merkel ramped up her doubts about the reliability of Washington as an ally. After the G7 summit concluded in Sicily, and with the a...

White House communications director resigns ... 12:15 pm Tue

01 June 2017, 01:58

The president proceeded to admit that he was thinking about how much he resented the investigation into his campaign when he chose to fire Comey, a statement that arguably constituted a confession to obstruction of justice. Mr. Dubke also insists...

Trump's Communications Director Resigns

01 June 2017, 01:46

White House communications director Michael Dubke announced his resignation Tuesday. And both Lewandowski and Bossie visited the White House on Monday night, according to a person familiar with the meeting, who spoke on condition of anonymity to disc...

Trump's communications director set to leave W.House: Trump adviser

01 June 2017, 01:43

This tweet from the Washington Post's Jenna Johnson captures the flavor of Spicer's encomium to Trump's trip: " Sean Spicer on trip: "Truly an extraordinary week..." Mike will assist with the transition and be a strong advocate for the president a...

President Trump's Communications Director Mike Dubke Has Resigned

01 June 2017, 01:33

Some reports suggest that Tuesday could be Mike Dubke's last day on the job and he is expected to meet with his staff at the White House. Backchannels, or secret lines of communication, are often used by the White House as diplomatic tools.

Spicer refers Russia-related queries to Trump's private lawyer

01 June 2017, 01:22

But this is the Trump White House we're talking about. Communications Director Mike Dubke resigned his position earlier this month, as speculation has swirled about a shake up within the White House following the firing of FBI Director James C...

Man wanted for inappropriately touching girl during ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

01 June 2017, 01:23

The man is approximately 5-foot-6 and between 50 and 60 years old, with short, spiky, gray and black hair, according to an Federal Bureau of Investigation release. Hundreds of people were at Arlington National Cemetery Monday for Memorial Day observa...

Cleveland fires officer who fatally shot Tamir Rice

01 June 2017, 01:16

In addition, the officer who drove Loehmann to Rice, Frank Garmback , has been suspended for 10 days and has to undergo additional training, the publication reports . Cleveland city officials yesterday moved to discipline the officers. A panel of ...

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her political rival united against Trump

01 June 2017, 01:13

She dismissed any talk that Germany was shifting away from its old ally and pivoting East, after she hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for talks and with meetings planned later this week with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. In Washington, Trum...

Texas to allow recruit Leitao to join team after arrest

01 June 2017, 01:10

Just weeks after signing with Texas , Leitao was arrested at his Tulsa, Okla., high school on a charge of drug possession with intent to distribute within 2,000 feet of a school - a felony - after he was found with 20 Xanax pills and almost $1,300 i...

Gianfonte Apologizes To Reporter He Choke Slammed

01 June 2017, 01:13

The assault occurred as Jacobs tried to ask Gianforte about health care, according to an audio tape. Gianforte's weaknesses were most apparent Wednesday night when he was charged with misdemeanor assault for throwing a reporter to the ground.

Ex Moving In?! Huma Abedin Invites Shamed Anthony Weiner Back Home

01 June 2017, 01:09

As reported earlier by the New York Post , the now-deleted listing touted the 3-bedroom's "expansive, panoramic view of Union Square Park and the midtown skyline". According to the Post , Abedin has since renewed the lease on the couple's home ...

White House communications director Mike Dubke quits

01 June 2017, 01:00

Dubke's resignation is likely the beginning of a shakeup in White House staff as the controversy over Russian interference continues to plague the Trump administration. "I think he's very pleased with the work of his staff", Spicer said. He later a...

Trump Further Damages America's Relationship with Germany

01 June 2017, 12:44

White House press secretary Sean Spicer said that President Trump has a lot of respect for the German Chancellor. "They get along very well", Spicer said. European leaders were especially dismayed by Trump's refusal to reaffirm United States supp...

House of Burgess: They went to Jared

31 May 2017, 11:44

Some critics have called for Kushner's security clearance to be revoked, others say he should temporarily step aside while his ties to Moscow are being reviewed. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat and wounded combat veteran, said Trump's s...

Tanker truck fire shuts down Interstate 25 near Denver

31 May 2017, 11:41

It was reportedly the driver of the truck. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital. Interstate 25 was shut down in both directions between Orchard Road and Belleview Avenue at 11 a.m. Crews brought in special foam to fight fuel fires. Officials a...

Man arrested outside DC Trump hotel with 2 guns

31 May 2017, 11:30

Moles, 43, checked into the hotel about 30 minutes later, Newsham said. Police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck told The Washington Post that a tip from an out-of-state law enforcement agency said Moles had "made threatening remarks". He was brought in...

Half of Donald Trump's Twitter followers are bots

31 May 2017, 11:25

These strategically timed cyber offensives would send computerized armies to circulate the internet, snatching selected news items and spreading them widely via Twitter and Facebook accounts. "The practice of buying followers has existed as long as...

Train stabbing survivor: 'I'm just trying to heal'

31 May 2017, 11:01

He also kept defending himself during his brief appearance and yelled: "Death to the enemies of America. I call it patriotism". Christian, 35, is now being held without bail at the Multnomah County jail on charges of aggravated murder , attempte...

Oklahoma Cop Who Killed Terence Crutcher Found Not Guilty Of Manslaughter

31 May 2017, 10:54

Tiffany Crutcher , says that her brother did not show any aggression toward Shelby, did not attack her and did not threaten the officer. Before issuing the verdict late Wednesday, the nine White jurors and three Black jurors asked to explain thei...

Donald Trump 'to withdraw United States from Paris climate accord'

31 May 2017, 10:49

Flying home, a senior administration official declined to elaborate any further on Trump's climate thinking, saying only that "whatever the President does will make sure that we're protecting American jobs". "But even if the government decides to...

NYPD sergeant who killed mentally ill woman is arrested

31 May 2017, 10:45

Sgt. Hugh Barry was arrested Wednesday and was awaiting an arraignment on a murder indictment in Deborah Danner's October death, police said. He called Commissioner O'Neill's criticisms of the case "Before any investigation was even commenced" was ...

White House says Trump expected to pull U.S. from Paris deal

31 May 2017, 10:42

Word of Trump's expected decision came a day after the president met with Pruitt. Pruitt has been a vocal proponent of withdrawing from the accord. A White House official says Trump's expected to withdraw the United States from the landmark agreem...

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