Breaking News Emails Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. SUBSCRIBE Dec. 24, 2018 / 7:55 AM GMT By Alex Johnson President Donald Trump is a walking, talking breaking-news machine. At any moment, a new disclosure, tweet or tirade can hijack the nation's daily agenda. Here are 12 times this year that news about the president overshadowed other notable stories, compiled from some of the most widely read Trump-related articles on NBCNews.com in 2018: 'I just eat what I want to eat' May 7 What happened in Trump world: The adult film star Stormy Daniels sued Trump, saying he never signed a nondisclosure agreement about their alleged affair that his personal attorney, Michael Cohen, had arranged with her. What else happened that day: Russian President Vladimir Putin was inaugurated for a fourth six-year term running the Kremlin (he has been either president or prime minister since New Year's Eve 1999), … [Read more...] about Trumped! 12 times the president knocked big news off the front page
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Senate Democrats file suit challenging Matt Whitaker’s appointment as acting attorney general
Breaking News Emails Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. SUBSCRIBE Nov. 19, 2018 / 6:39 PM GMT By Garrett Haake and Adam Edelman WASHINGTON — Three Senate Democrats filed a federal lawsuit on Monday to block Matt Whitaker from serving as the acting U.S. attorney general, claiming that his appointment to the post by President Donald Trump was unconstitutional. In a suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., alleged that Trump's appointment of Whitaker violates the Appointments Clause of the Constitution because Whitaker was never confirmed by the Senate to serve in any position "requiring the advice and consent of the Senate," which includes the job of attorney general. News of the lawsuit, filed against Trump and Whitaker, was first reported by the Daily Beast. "By designating Mr. … [Read more...] about Senate Democrats file suit challenging Matt Whitaker’s appointment as acting attorney general
Maintain peace prior to Asian Games, general elections: Wiranto
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Wiranto has called on the public to maintain peace prior to the 2019 general elections and other international events, such as the upcoming 2018 Asian Games. "We must maintain peace and national unity as best as we can, since in the near future, we will organize several international events, such as the 2018 Asian Games, IMF Annual Meeting in Bali, and the 2019 Presidential Elections that need our unity as a nation," Minister Wiranto stated while opening a workshop on "Maintaining Peace: Learning from Resolutions of Conflict and Peace in Maluku and North Maluku for United, Sovereign, Adjust and Prosperous Indonesia," here, Tuesday. The workshop was organized by the secretary general of the National Resilience Council (Wantannas). "Hence, on behalf of the president, I have given inputs, so this workshop can yield smart ideas for maintaining peace and national unity. Among speakers of the two-day … [Read more...] about Maintain peace prior to Asian Games, general elections: Wiranto
YouTube aims to crack down on fake news, support journalism
Barbara Ortutay, Ap Technology Writer Updated 4:17 pm PDT, Monday, July 9, 2018 Photo: AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 This image provided by Google shows a page of Local news in the free YouTube app for TV screens. Google's YouTube says it is taking several steps to ensure the veracity of news on its service by cracking down on misinformation and supporting news organizations. The company said Monday, July 9, 2018, it will make "authoritative" news sources more prominent, especially in the wake of breaking news events when misinformation can spread quickly. (Google via AP) less This image provided by Google shows a page of Local news in the free YouTube app for TV screens. Google's YouTube says it is taking several steps to ensure the veracity of news on its service by cracking down ... more Photo: AP YouTube aims to crack … [Read more...] about YouTube aims to crack down on fake news, support journalism
Indiana attorney general denies groping allegations
By Brian Slodysko Published 1:32 pm PDT, Monday, July 9, 2018 Photo: Michael Conroy / Associated Press Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill addresses reporters during a news conference at his office in Indianapolis. He rejected demands to step down. Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill addresses reporters during a news conference at his office in Indianapolis. He rejected demands to step down. Photo: Michael Conroy / Associated Press Indiana attorney general denies groping allegations 1 / 1 Back to Gallery INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill defiantly rejected calls to resign Monday, saying his name has been “dragged through the gutter,” following allegations that he inappropriately touched a lawmaker and several female legislative … [Read more...] about Indiana attorney general denies groping allegations