But Ingram defended the state's investigation, saying that some potential illegal activity has been discovered. Since the advisory was sent, he said 43 people on the list have contacted his office and asked to be removed from the voter rolls because they were not U.S. citizens. Another 37 asked to be removed but did not give a reason for the request. "I believe some have voted," Ingram told the court. The second day of testimony ended Wednesday afternoon with Ingram still on the stand under cross-examination. Another case filed in Corpus Christi was transferred to the San Antonio court Wednesday, and a judge in Galveston, where a hearing is set for Friday, is also considering whether to transfer her case to Biery. He said testimony in his court could resume Friday or next week depending on what action the Galveston court takes. Throughout the two days of testimony, state officials have tried to convince the court that … [Read more...] about Federal judge wants to hear from employee who quit after working on Texas’ noncitizen voters list
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Brexit latest news: Theresa heads to Brussels after eurosceptics say they may back Withdrawal Agreement
Joan Ryan becomes eighth Labour MP to quit, blaming 'culture of antisemitism’ David Blunkett: I helped expel Derek Hatton- why are Labour letting him back in? May could hold meaningful vote next week to avoid ministerial resignations Tory former minister says she is prepared to join Independent Group over Brexit Sign up: Brexit Whatsapp updates and all-new Brexit Bulletin Theresa May is returning to Brussels today to seek legal assurances on the Brexit backstop, amid signs she has persuaded key Tory eurosceptics to consider backing her Withdrawal Agreement. Chancellor Philip Hammond indicated on Tuesday night that the Government has accepted the EU will not agree to replace the backstop... 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 Premium Access one Premium … [Read more...] about Brexit latest news: Theresa heads to Brussels after eurosceptics say they may back Withdrawal Agreement
Argentine President welcomed in Vietnam
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong (left) and President of Argentina Mauricio Macri inpsect the guard of honour. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A ceremony was held in Hanoi on February 20 to welcome President of Argentina Mauricio Macri and his spouse, who are paying a State visit to Vietnam from February 19-21 to deepen the ties between the two countries. Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong and his wife chaired the event which was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Phung Quoc Hien, and Chairman of the Presidential Office Dao Viet Trung, along with leaders of ministries, departments, and centrally-run agencies. This is the first visit to Vietnam by Macri as President of Argentina. It will be an important milestone in the bilateral relationship, especially after the two countries celebrated the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic ties last year. The three-day trip, which comes at … [Read more...] about Argentine President welcomed in Vietnam
San Antonians grapple with proposed climate plan
For a second consecutive night, San Antonians discussed the city’s draft climate plan and whether it’s aggressive enough — or goes too far — to both adapt to and slow down global warming. More than 150 residents packed the Central Library on Tuesday for discussions about SA Climate Ready, the city’s draft climate action and adaptation plan, or CAAP, that sets a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The document is an aspirational plan that, if adopted by the City Council, sets out broad goals and strategies for both the municipal government and the community to end greenhouse gas emissions. The scientific studies on which the 84-page plan relies predict a hotter, drier city with more extreme weather events if emissions continue to rise. The change in climate will impact community health, air quality and the quality of life, among other things, said Doug Melnick, the city’s chief sustainability officer. Residents spent nearly two hours around a dozen … [Read more...] about San Antonians grapple with proposed climate plan
President Trump nominates Jeffrey Rosen for deputy attorney general
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has nominated Jeffrey Rosen to be the next deputy attorney general.Rosen is current the deputy transportation secretary and oversees the department's day-to-day operations. He also served as general counsel and a senior policy adviser at the White House Office of Management and Budget from 2006 to 2009.Rosen previously worked as a senior partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP - the same law firm as the new attorney general, William Barr. The current deputy attorney general, Rod Rosenstein, is expected to leave his post in March. His departure had been expected after Barr was confirmed last week.Rosenstein had overseen special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation after then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself. Barr now oversees the remaining work in the Russia probe. … [Read more...] about President Trump nominates Jeffrey Rosen for deputy attorney general