.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........DEVELOPING... Story will be updated as new information can be verified. Updated 5 times AlertMeWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump directed his former White House Counsel Don McGahn to defy a congressional subpoena Monday, citing a Justice Department legal opinion that maintains McGahn would have immunity from testifying about his work as a close Trump adviser.Trump’s action, the latest in his efforts to block every congressional probe into him and his administration, is certain to deepen the open conflict between Democrats and the president. They’ve accused Trump and Attorney General William Barr of trying to stonewall and obstruct Congress’ oversight duties.McGahn was a key figure in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, describing ways in which the … [Read more...] about Trump tells ex-counsel McGahn: Defy subpoena, don’t testify
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1st black woman sworn in as Chicago mayor; vows big reforms
.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........DEVELOPING... Story will be updated as new information can be verified. Updated 3 times AlertMeCHICAGO — Lori Lightfoot told aldermen and other city powerbrokers assembled at her inauguration Monday as Chicago’s first black woman mayor that she meant what she said on the campaign trial about top-to-bottom reforms in the nation’s third largest city.“For years, they’ve said Chicago ain’t ready for reform,” said Lightfoot, speaking minutes after her swearing-in at the Wintrust Arena. “Well, get ready, because reform is here.”She spoke about curtailing some powers of city council members to lessen temptations for corruption and that structural changes to reduce gun violence would be among her top her priorities. Hours later, signed an … [Read more...] about 1st black woman sworn in as Chicago mayor; vows big reforms
Old age should not have to cost a lifetime of savings
Jacob Rees-Mogg Follow 20 May 2019 • 10:00pm Every MP is aware of the deep unfairness inherent in this country’s health and social care provision. Those with cancer, for example, are well looked after by the National Health Service. Medical care, from GP appointments to the operating theatre, is free at the point of use and usually of a high standard. Constituents with more long-term conditions, however, are not so fortunate. An elderly person with dementia, for instance, who requires long-term complex social care, may have to pay hundreds of thousands of pounds, from their own capital and retirement income, until they are down to their last £23,250. The fruits of a lifetime of hard work and careful saving can be wiped out. The powerful... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try … [Read more...] about Old age should not have to cost a lifetime of savings
Trump tells ex-counsel McGahn to defy congressional subpoena
.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........DEVELOPING... Story will be updated as new information can be verified. Updated 4 times AlertMeWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump directed former White House Counsel Don McGahn to defy a congressional subpoena, citing a Justice Department legal opinion that McGahn would have immunity from testifying about his work as a close Trump adviser.Trump’s action, the latest in his efforts to block every congressional probe into him and his administration, is certain to deepen the open conflict between Democrats and the president. They’ve accused Trump and Attorney General William Barr of trying to stonewall and obstruct Congress’ oversight duties.McGahn was a key figure in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, describing ways in which the president sought to … [Read more...] about Trump tells ex-counsel McGahn to defy congressional subpoena
Democrats, Bhumjaithai keep next govt waiting
WITH LESS than a week before Parliament opens for the first time since the March 24 elections, the Democrat and Bhumjaithai parties are still undecided about which camp they will join. The Democrats met for the first time yesterday under new leader Jurin Laksanavisit, but a decision on its post-election stance was not on the agenda. “We’ll meet again to discuss which bloc we are going to or not going to join,” said Jurin, who was voted in as party leader last week. “The party has its principles and its people-oriented ideology. The members will meet [today] and we will talk about the direction of our work in Parliament.” He also floated two names for speaker of the House of Representatives – the party’s influential former leader Banyat Banthadtan, and patriarch Chuan Leekpai. He added that the Democrats had not yet decided whom they would vote for as PM. Bhumjaithai also did not clarify its position … [Read more...] about Democrats, Bhumjaithai keep next govt waiting