UK to double length of next Parliament to deal with Brexit
Yesterday, the government announced parliament will sit for two years, instead of the usual one, as it prepares for Brexit. The 2018 speech is to be scrapped to give MPs time to deal with complex Brexit legislation, the government said. 6/19/2017
Britain-EU Brexit talks to start Monday as planned
As well as fears that it could disrupt peace in Northern Ireland, the Treasury is believed to be concerned over potential costs. Barnier dismissed the suggestion of postponing the negotiations and said such a delay would only prompt further instability. 6/18/2017
Carnage at US Open as world's top three sent packing
Fowler, who drew a fortunate early tee time for round one, teed off at 7:51 a.m local time with Hideki Matsuyama and Jon Rahm . Open record by making six consecutive birdies en route to a four-under 68 and a share of seventh place. 6/18/2017
Trump lashes out over probe into possible obstruction of justice
At a Senate panel last week, Mr Coats and Admiral Rogers said they had never felt pressured to interfere in investigations. Michael Rogers and former Deputy NSA Director Rick Ledgett to be interviewed as early as this week by his investigators. 6/18/2017
Donald Trump tweets surprising suggestion about firing of former Federal Bureau of Investigation director
The president complained the probe is unfair and wondered why his defeated Democratic opponent wasn't getting the same scrutiny. Rosenstein was also the author of a letter in May to Trump, criticising the performance of FBI Director James Comey . 6/18/2017
Secret Service says it doesn't have any Trump tapes
The president said that the press would be "disappointed" by his announcement, raising doubts about the existence of tapes. The Journal's request sought recordings or transcripts of any recordings made after January 20 at the White House. 6/17/2017
Trump tweets about Clinton after news of obstruction of justice investigation
The FBI later concluded that Clinton was not aware of the deletions. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton during a presidential debate. 6/17/2017
Carnival responds to possible changes to Cuba travel rules
But those who favor a greater opening with Cuba say the president's decision is a setback for improved relations and business. Perhaps most importantly, the changes will also affect normal people who benefit from increased tourism. 6/17/2017
Arrest warrants out for Turkish agents, others in DC melee
This after two Turkish men were arrested earlier Wednesday in connection to the incident, and charged with aggravated assault . A police spokeswoman said the two are residents of Canada but it is not yet known whether they have Canadian citizenship. 6/16/2017
Conor McGregor facing hefty lawsuits if he tries MMA moves vs
The 12-round fight will be fought at 154 pounds and will mark a return to the ring for Mayweather after an nearly two-year layoff. The MMA-boxing crossover fight will take place on August 26th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas under boxing regulations. 6/16/2017
Trump delays effective date of travel ban amid court battle
Solicitor General Jeffrey Wall today told the justices he wants time to address Monday's ruling from the 9th U.S. The White House delayed the effective date of its revised travel ban to avoid mooting its case as the U.S. 6/16/2017
US, CentAm officials meet as Trump signals shift
Cullen previously served as Virginia attorney general and US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. The law firm referred questions back to the vice president's office. 6/16/2017
Former UN chief: Trump causing a global leadership vacuum
The Trump administration's decision to "withdraw" from the Paris Agreement has mobilized a fierce response at home and overseas . Rosenberg is among 284 mayors in the USA , including more than 50 in California, who have signed the statement . 6/15/2017
American Student Freed By North Korea Arrives Home
US officials appeared to brush aside any speculation of a connection between Rodman's controversial visit and Warmbier's release. Secretary of State Tillerson said the State Department is continuing to discuss three other detained Americans with North Korea. 6/15/2017
Qatar pulls all its troops from Djibouti-Eritrea border
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has criticized the measures imposed on Qatar, saying they were hurting the emirate's people, not its rulers. 6/15/2017