Secret Service set to turn over ‘erased’ Jan. 6 texts The tug of war between Jan. 6 investigators and the Secret Service will hit a critical point on Tuesday when the panel examining the Capitol riot expects to receive a trove of agency text messages that could lend new insights into former President Donald Trump’s actions that day.
Ex-Trump counsel gears up for starring appearance … Cipollone has been a reluctant participant in the investigation, rebuffing initial requests for an under-oath interview with the House select committee, which was able to secure his eleventh-hour cooperation only via subpoena.
Poland’s top banker filmed debating policy during … WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s central bank chief drew criticism Monday after he was caught on hidden camera discussing inflation and fiscal policy with an activist who approached him during a private walk. Some critics said that the head of the National Bank of Poland, Adam Glapinski, might have broken the law when he told […]
Bell crashes NASCAR playoff field with win at New … LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Christopher Bell’s crew chief tried to give him a little bit of coaching — some encouragement with about 40 laps left in the race and a victory and playoff spot at stake — and was promptly told, well, basically to shush. “He told me that he had it under control,” crew […]
Kinzinger says Trump would probably lie under oath … “Donald Trump has made it clear that he doesn’t mind not telling the truth. Let’s just put that mildly. He lies all the time. I wouldn’t put it past him to even lie under oath, so I’m not sure what the value is there,” Kinzinger said Sunday on CBS “Face the Nation.”
Panel: Hearing to show Trump’s Jan. 6 ‘dereliction … WASHINGTON (AP) — A House committee’s prime-time hearing Thursday will offer the most compelling evidence yet of then-President Donald Trump’s “dereliction of duty” on the day of the Jan. 6 insurrection, with new witnesses detailing his failure to stem an angry mob storming the Capitol, committee members said Sunday. “This is going to open people’s […]
Growing support for political violence raises alarms “Threats of violence over politics has increased heavily in the last few years,” Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.) wrote in a recent Twitter post that included a video of threatening letters and voicemails he’s received. “But the darkness has reached new lows.”
Yaz’s slam highlights 3-homer 9th as Giants stun … SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-ending grand slam off major league saves leader Josh Hader for San Francisco’s third homer of the ninth inning, and the Giants rallied from a three-run deficit to stun the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5 on Friday night. Hader was tagged with his second straight loss, two nights after […]
The Latest: Biden trip won’t immediately impact gas … The Latest on U.S. President Joe Biden’s trip to the Mideast: JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — President Joe Biden said Friday that gas prices across the U.S. “have been coming down every single day to the best of my knowledge” but cautioned that his visit to Saudi Arabia may not have an immediate impact on what […]
Winker homers, Mariners sweep Nats for 10th straight … WASHINGTON (AP) — Jesse Winker hit his second solo homer of the day and the Seattle Mariners won their 10th straight game, edging the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Wednesday night to sweep a doubleheader. The Mariners have 10 consecutive wins for the first time since April 8-17, 2002. Their only longer winning streak was a […]
NBA stiffens take foul penalty, will keep play-in … LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA has completed the process of changing the transition take foul rule, ending years of discussion about what to do with the long-maligned tactic. And, also as expected, the play-in tournament is going to be around for the foreseeable future. The league’s board of governors finalized those two matters Tuesday, […]
