Judge hears testimony in fight against Trump golf plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday questioned the Trump administration’s claims about its efforts to redevelop a historic site. Washington Golf Coursedisputing his assertion that a recent tree cutting did not indicate that work was…
Rubio refutes Zelensky’s claims that US cut off intelligence in Ukraine, urges embattled leader to focus on ending war
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio blasted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for suggesting the United States had disrupted critical intelligence warnings about Russian ballistic missile attacks. “I don’t know where he gets these things…
Supreme Court rejects Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s appeal over 9/11 plea deal
Driving the news: The Supreme Court on Monday released a list of orders identifying cases it intends to hear and denying those it will not, such as the petition in Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, et al. v. United States. The order does not explain why the appeal…
‘This is a turning point,’ Albertans say as they vote on possible separation from Canada – live updates
Despite meetings, Trump administration remains largely silent on Albertapublished at 8:21 p.m. BST 8:21 p.m. BST Bernd Debusmann Jr.White House reporter Image source, EPA President Trump is not a fan of the Canadian government or Prime Minister Mark…
Trump calls on New Mexico to change its name to ‘New America’
President Donald Trump on Monday called on New Mexico to change its name to “New America” — the latest example of his push to change geographic names that fit his political agenda. “New Mexico should immediately change its name to New America. We…
Florida files new charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro
MIAMI– Former Cuban President Raúl Castro faces new charges in Florida related to the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles, after the U.S. government indicted the former leader earlier this year. Florida Attorney General…
Trump faces bipartisan backlash over lifting of Russia sanctions
Washington- President Trump faces bipartisan backlash following his surprise decision to lift new sanctions against Russia two days before their entry into force. Congress approved the bipartisan legislation – championed by the late Republican Senator…
Mississippi Attorney General Says Fatal Police Shooting of 1-Year-Old ‘Justified’ | Mississippi
On Monday, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office announced that the police shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley while he sat on his mother’s lap “was justified.” This statement comes four months after the baby’s…
Alberta votes on whether to begin process of separating from Canada
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Voters The oil-rich Canadian province of Alberta decided Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence, testing national unity as Canadians mobilize against U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and…
Gina Hinojosa sues to examine emails between Elon Musk and Greg Abbott
Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, announced a lawsuit Monday against Gov. Greg Abbott following emails exchanged between her office and Republican ally Elon Musk. Hinojosa — who is challenging Abbott in a tight contest…