The FBI on Saturday said it had arrested Larry Hopkins, the leader of an armed group who have been stopping migrants who illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border in New Mexico.
FBI arrests leader of U.S. ‘patriots’ stopping migrants at border
Even redacted Mueller report reveals extensive Trump-Russia contacts
By Nathan Layne and Mark Hosenball
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Special Counsel Robert Mueller may not have found evidence of a criminal conspiracy between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia, but his report details extensive contacts between the campaign and Russian operatives who sought to influence the election.
Fearing death, runaway Saudi sisters appeal for world’s help
Two Saudi sisters took to Twitter on Wednesday to plead for international protection and a safe haven, saying their lives would be at risk if they went back to the conservative kingdom.
Rights group condemns U.S. ‘vigilante’ treatment of migrants on border
(Reuters) – The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico on Thursday called for state authorities to investigate a small group of armed U.S. citizens who they alleged are illegally detaining migrants entering the United States.
Redacted Mueller report reveals Trump’s staff, associates sometimes ignored him
It also revealed that Trump's staff and associates frequently ignored the president - disregarding his orders and hoping he just wouldn't ask again.
In unflattering detail, Mueller report reveals Trump actions to impede inquiry
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By Sarah N. Lynch and Andy Sullivan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on his inquiry into Russia’s role in the 2016 U.S. election described in extensive and sometimes unflattering detail how President Donald Trump tried to impede the probe, raising questions about whether he committed the crime of obstruction of justice.
Kremlin Amplifies Trump Administration Claim that Mueller Report Shows No Evidence of Russian Meddling
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin said on Friday that U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s long-awaited report did not contain any evidence the Russian state had meddled in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Trump curses Mueller appointment: ‘This is the end of my presidency’
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By Ginger Gibson and Doina Chiacu
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump believed the appointment of a special counsel to take over the federal probe of Russian interference into the 2016 election would spell the end of his presidency, according to the report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Five things Attorney General Barr revealed about the Mueller report
(Reuters) – There are several aspects of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 U.S. election campaign that were not previously known until the release of his report on Thursday.
Mueller’s Russia report outlines episodes of possible Trump obstruction
Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on his inquiry into Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election detailed a series of actions by President Donald Trump to impede the probe, raising questions about whether Trump committed the crime of obstruction of justice.
White House, Justice Department officials discussed Mueller report ahead of release
White House lawyers had talks with U.S. Justice Department officials in recent days about the conclusions in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report, aiding them in preparing for its release, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
Trump attorney general’s ruling expands indefinite detention for asylum seekers
The U.S. Attorney General struck down a decision that had allowed some asylum seekers to ask for bond in front of an immigration judge, in a ruling that expands indefinite detention for some migrants who must wait months or years for their cases to be heard.
U.S. mayors decry Trump sanctuary city threat, ‘prepared to welcome’ migrants
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Democratic U.S. mayors said their cities would welcome illegal immigrants, dismissing President Donald Trump’s threats to transport people detained at the border to “sanctuary cities” as illustrating the White House’s callous approach to the issue.
Elizabeth Warren builds largest U.S. presidential campaign staff
By Ginger Gibson
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has hired the largest campaign staff in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election, quickly building a payroll that far exceeds her Democratic rivals, according to disclosures filed with the Federal Elections Commission.
Ex-Massachusetts governor challenges Trump in 2020 Republican presidential race
"I really think if we have six more years of the same stuff we've had out of the White House the last two years that would be a political tragedy," he said on CNN. "So I would be ashamed of myself if I didn't raise my hand and run."
Hate crime charges lodged against suspect in Louisiana church burnings
(Reuters) – Three additional charges were lodged against the son of a sheriff’s deputy accused of burning down three predominately black churches in southern Louisiana in the past few weeks.
Trump’s new Interior chief Bernhardt already under inspector general probe
Mary Kendall, the Interior Department's deputy inspector general, told Senator Ron Wyden in a letter, a copy of which was seen by Reuters, that it received seven complaints from a "wide assortment of complainants alleging various potential conflict of interest and other violations when he was deputy secretary of the department."
Elizabeth Warren Wants to Protect Public Lands with Bans on Drilling and Mining
By Valerie Volcovici
(Reuters) – U.S. presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren said on Monday she would ban all fossil fuel extraction on federal land and in coastal waters, setting herself apart from a crowded field of Democratic hopefuls who have made climate change a central campaign issue but have yet to outline specific policies.
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is engulfed by fire
By Sybille de La Hamaide
PARIS (Reuters) – Notre-Dame Cathedral went up in flames on Monday in a roaring blaze that devastated the Parisian landmark, one of France’s most visited places.
Flames burst through the roof of the centuries-old cathedral and quickly engulfed the spire, which collapsed.
Mnuchin says ‘analyzing the law’ on Trump tax return request
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday he will follow the law regarding Congress’ request for U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax returns but reiterated his concerns about lawmakers’ demands for the documents.