Attorneys for the former Olympic canoeist the Trump administration had charged in a felony Reflecting Pool case are seeking to permanently bar any effort to resurface what they called a “politically motivated prosecution” of their client.The case against David “Davey” Hearn was “motivated by political considerations and devoid of adequate factual support,” his attorneys said … Read more
WASHINGTON — Embattled Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, on Tuesday requested that the House Ethics Committee investigate domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife — an unusual move to try to exonerate himself amid a messy custody battle that is playing out in public view.“In light of all the renewed interest in my family affairs I … Read more
When President Trump called Representative Max Miller, his former loyal aide, to warn him the domestic abuse allegations he was facing would make it tough for him to win re-election, Republican officials at the White House and in Ohio hoped it would be enough to get the embattled congressman to drop out.But Mr. Trump stopped … Read more
House Republican leaders are privately working to convince Rep. Chuck Edwards to abandon his reelection bid for a competitive North Carolina seat after an ethics report dropped against the congressman Monday, two people familiar with internal discussions told CNN. Top House Republicans were sent scrambling when the chamber’s ethics panel released a monthslong investigation that … Read more
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man who went to prison for killing his father in 2010 has been charged with intentionally setting the largest of the wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of buildings in and around Washington state’s second-largest city and forced tens of thousands of people from their homes.Aaron F. Farinacci, of Spokane, was … Read more
The US Senate judiciary committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general after he confirmed in writing that a planned $1.8bn slush fund for Donald Trump’s allies was dead. Experts say, however, that Trump could easily reverse the deal.His nomination will now proceed to the full Senate, where it will … Read more
Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state’s wildfires BBCMan in custody for allegedly starting Old Trails Fire KREMArson suspect arrested as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington KSL NewsMan charged in Washington state with starting largest wildfire in the area The GuardianVisualizing the wildfires in Washington and Oregon, in maps and satellite imagery CNN
The legal loophole that could revive the Trump administration’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund NBC NewsTodd Blanche advances toward confirmation, paving way for reenergized Justice Department investigations CNNTodd Blanche clears Judiciary Committee hurdle on party lines PoliticoBlanche nomination has momentum, despite a few GOP obstacles The HillAs Blanche’s path to confirmation is cleared, Trump’s tax audit immunity remains … Read more