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Blanche on ‘glide path’ for US attorney general confirmation, Republican insiders say

Tuesday, July 14 by SRN News

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - Todd Blanche will walk into his confirmation hearing on Wednesday carrying baggage that might have sunk past attorney general nominees. That includes a client list featuring the president who nominated him, a since-shelved $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" that... Read More.

Explainer-Can prosecutors compel New York Times journalists to testify in leak probe?

Tuesday, July 14 by SRN News

By Jack Queen NEW YORK, July 14 (Reuters) - New York Times journalists have been issued subpoenas seeking to force them to testify before a Manhattan federal grand jury on Wednesday after reporting on security concerns over President Donald Trump's flight on the new Qatari-donated... Read More.

After Lindsey Graham’s death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency

Monday, July 13 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington's best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country's aging lawmakers. Graham, who had turned 71 just two days before passing away on Saturday... Read More.

US government rescinds $10 billion freeze for 5 states governed by Democrats

Monday, July 13 by SRN News

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - The Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services has rescinded a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services funding for five states governed by Democrats after legal obstacles got in the way of... Read More.

Americans expect prolonged US-Iran war as ceasefire falters, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Monday, July 13 by SRN News

By Ryan Patrick Jones July 13 (Reuters) - Four in five Americans expect the U.S. war with Iran to drag on for an extended period, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted as fighting escalated and President Donald Trump declared a blockade of Iranian shipping in... Read More.

Exclusive-China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests

Monday, July 13 by SRN News

By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published U.S.-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly two years and faces trial on spying charges, according to his wife, U.S. lawmakers and... Read More.

US begins new Iran strikes after Trump says ships will be charged to use the Strait of Hormuz (AUDIO)

Monday, July 13 by SRN News

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The U.S. announced a new round of strikes on Iran on Monday, hours after President Donald Trump said Washington is "reinstating" a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and, in a seeming policy reversal,... Read More.

Lawmakers demand Pentagon release findings from probe of Iran school strike

Monday, July 13 by SRN News

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - Democratic senators led by Kirsten Gillibrand called on Monday for President Donald Trump's administration to disclose within the next week the findings from a U.S. military investigation into a Feb. 28 strike at a... Read More.

The Media Line: What Happens to Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat—and Could Mitch McConnell Be Replaced?

Monday, July 13 by SRN News

What Happens to Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat-and Could Mitch McConnell Be Replaced? South Carolina must fill Graham's seat for the remainder of his term while Republicans choose a new November nominee, as McConnell's prolonged absence exposes the Senate's lack of a clear process for... Read More.

The Media Line: Israel Sets October 27 Election Date as Netanyahu Government Completes Full Term

Monday, July 13 by SRN News

Israel Sets October 27 Election Date as Netanyahu Government Completes Full Term By The Media Line Staff Israel will hold national elections on October 27, the date originally set by law, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition confirmed Sunday... Read More.

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Blanche on ‘glide path’ for US attorney general confirmation, Republican insiders say

Explainer-Can prosecutors compel New York Times journalists to testify in leak probe?

After Lindsey Graham’s death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency

US government rescinds $10 billion freeze for 5 states governed by Democrats

Americans expect prolonged US-Iran war as ceasefire falters, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Exclusive-China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests

US begins new Iran strikes after Trump says ships will be charged to use the Strait of Hormuz (AUDIO)

Lawmakers demand Pentagon release findings from probe of Iran school strike

The Media Line: What Happens to Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat—and Could Mitch McConnell Be Replaced?

The Media Line: Israel Sets October 27 Election Date as Netanyahu Government Completes Full Term

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