Trump Adds Cautious Support to Changes to Background Checks for Gun Buyers President Trump signaled on Monday that he was willing to join a discussion on gun restrictions amid the national outcry led by teenagers who survived last week’s mass shooting at a Florida high school. Mr. Trump is open […]
Inside the Russian Troll Factory: Zombies and a Breakneck Pace At first, new recruits to the Internet Research Agency, the notorious Russian troll factory, were thrilled by the better-than-average salaries they earned simply for posting on the internet. But one says he eventually realized that the work hid a darker […]
Clarence Thomas’ impeachment debate flares again Political pundits have savaged a New York magazine article re-litigating the case for Supreme Court associate justice Clarence Thomas’ impeachment, which purportedly cites new evidence Thomas lied under oath about Anita Hill during his confirmation hearing. The National Review published a five-part series Monday […]
Mueller’s interest in Kushner grows to include foreign financing efforts Special counsel Robert Mueller’s interest in Jared Kushner has expanded beyond his contacts with Russia and now includes his efforts to secure financing for his company from foreign investors during the presidential transition, according to people familiar with the inquiry. […]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues New Congressional Map To Replace Gerrymandered One Republicans have enjoyed a considerable advantage under the earlier map, which was in place for three congressional elections. Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court on Monday issued a new congressional map to replace the state’s current one, which the court said is […]
Head bowed, Florida shooting suspect returns to court for hearing A former student accused of last week’s deadly shooting at a Florida high school returned to court for a hearing on Monday in a case that has galvanized advocates of stricter gun control, including many of the rampage survivors. Nikolas […]
South African budget to set out ‘tough’ measures to repair post-Zuma economy South Africa’s finance ministry is set to spell out “tough decisions” in its 2018 budget on Wednesday to plug a revenue gap and narrow the deficit, providing an early look at how new President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to […]
Carnival probes security personnel’s response to brawl in South Pacific cruise Carnival Corp (CCL.N), the world’s largest cruise operator, said on Monday it was investigating the response of its security personnel to a brawl that broke out on one of its South Pacific cruises that resulted in 23 passengers being […]
Catalan corporate property market cools on political uncertainty Global pension funds, insurers and other investors are holding back on buying office space in Catalonia due to fears a split from Spain could lead to an exodus of business from the region. Corporate property in the wealthy northeast and its capital […]
Latvia in turmoil amid U.S. probe, central bank chief’s detention Latvia’s government was meeting in emergency session on Monday after one of the Baltic country’s biggest banks reeled under accusations of busting sanctions on North Korea and the central bank governor was detained by the anti-corruption agency. ABLV Bank, the […]
