Section: US & Canada
US Attorney Investigating Trump’s Lawyer Replaced in Surprise Move
In a surprise move, the U.S. Justice Department said on Friday that it was replacing Geoffrey Berman, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan whose office has been investigating Rudolph W. Giuliani, the personal lawyer of U.S. President Donald Trump.Attorney General William Barr said in a news release late on Friday evening that Trump intends to nominate...
Barr Ousts Manhattan US Attorney, Taps SEC Chair For Role
Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoff Berman was suddenly replaced on Friday night, Attorney General Bill Barr said in a statement. Berman’s ouster was unexpected. Barr said that President Trump intends to nominate Securities and Exchange Commission chief Jay Clayton to replace him. “I appreciate [Berman’s]...
Judge weighs US bid to stop release of John Bolton’s book
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday criticized former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton for moving to publish his book without formal clearance from the White House, but the judge suggested he was probably powerless to stop its release given that copies of the manuscript have already been widely distributed. U.S....
Mulvaney’s ‘One Criticism’ Of Trump Is That ‘He Didn’t Hire Very Well’
Former acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney said that the problem of John Bolton’s book, which has reignited a tradition of former Trump staffers criticizing the president’s competence for office, could be explained away by Trump’s faulty hiring practices. “If there was one criticism that I would level against the...
In Second Wave, Consecutive Days Of Record New COVID-19 Cases Hit Ukraine
Authorities in Ukraine said lockdowns may be reimposed at a regional level after days of record new coronavirus cases. One badly hit region in western Ukraine quickly announced a return of preventive measures, including restricting road travel beyond the region, a ban on gatherings of more than 20 people, and closures of indoor cafes and...
EU Leaders Support Extension Of Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine
European Union leaders on June 19 have supported a six-month extension of economic sanctions imposed against Russia over its role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Pompeo Accuses Bolton Of Being A ‘Traitor Who Damaged America’ With His Book
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo attacked former national security adviser John Bolton on Thursday night in response to the ex-Trump official’s tell-all book, which recalled multiple instances of Pompeo disparaging President Donald Trump behind his back. “I’ve not read the book, but from the excerpts I’ve seen published, John...
Trump team seeks 4th debate with Biden, cites voting by mail
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s campaign is requesting a fourth debate with his presumptive Democratic rival, citing an expected surge in mail and absentee voting this fall because of the coronavirus. Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani made the request Thursday in a call with Frank...
US Should Keep Troops in Germany
President Donald Trump announced this week that he plans to reduce the number of U.S. soldiers in Germany by 9,500—roughly 28 percent of the force currently stationed in the country. Trump has long and rightfully complained about Germany’s lack of defense spending and cited this as a major reason behind his decision. Even with...
It’s Not Broke! And You’re Not Fixing It!
There’s a lot of blood on the floor in Washington these days, so the reader may not be focused on the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). But it’s worth a look, because what is happening to this system could have dire consequences for America’s already battered reputation in the world.USAGM (formerly known as the Broadcasting...
