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Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country, a turnaround after President Donald Trump announced a day earlier that the U.S. would be running Venezuela following its ouster of leader Nicolás Maduro.
Rifle recuperado en la búsqueda del asesino de Kirk; el FBI publica fotos de una persona de interés
ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER y JESSE BEDAYN jue, 11 de septiembre de 2025, 2:07 p.m. UTC 7 min de lectura OREM, Utah, EE.UU.
Venezuela releases jailed Americans in deal that also frees migrants deported by U.S. to El Salvador
Venezuela released 10 jailed Americans Friday in exchange for getting home scores of migrants deported by the United States to El Salvador months ago under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The resolution represents a diplomatic achievement for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, helps President Donald Trump in his goal of bringing home Americans jailed abroad and lands El Salvador a swap that it had proposed months ago.
DOJ says Epstein 'client list' doesn't exist, walking back theory Bondi had promoted
WASHINGTON — Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a "client list," the Justice Department acknowledged Monday as it said no more files related to the wealthy financier's sex trafficking investigation would be made public despite promises from Attorney General Pam Bondi that had raised the expectations of conservative influencers and conspiracy theorists.
Federal prosecutors told to investigate local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is directing its federal prosecutors to investigate any state or local officials who stand in the way of beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws under the Trump administration, according to a memo to the entire workforce obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Watchdog finds FBI missteps before Jan. 6 riot
WASHINGTON — The FBI should have done more to gather intelligence before the Capitol riot, according to a watchdog report Thursday that also said no undercover FBI employees were on the scene on Jan. 6, 2021, and that none of the bureau's informants was authorized to participate.
Gunman in Trump rally attack flew drone over rally site in advance of event, official says
WASHINGTON | The gunman in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is believed to have flown a drone around the Pennsylvania rally site ahead of time in an apparent attempt to scope out the site before the event, a law enforcement official said Saturday. The drone has been recovered by the FBI, which is leading the investigation into last Saturday’s shooting at the rally by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.
How a hush money scandal tied to a porn star led to Trump’s first criminal trial
NEW YORK (AP) — It was the kind of tawdry tale Donald Trump might’ve relished before politics: a porn actress claiming they’d had sex. But on the eve of the 2016 presidential election, Trump feared the story — which he says is false — would cost him votes. So, prosecutors say, he arranged to pay Stormy Daniels to keep quiet.
House passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after days of upheaval over changes
WASHINGTON — The House voted Friday to reauthorize and reform a key U.S. government surveillance tool following a dramatic showdown on the floor over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans' data. The bill was approved on a bipartisan basis, 273-147, though it will still have to clear the Senate to become law. The surveillance program will expire April 19 unless Congress acts.
Judge rejects bid by Donald Trump to throw out classified documents case on constitutional grounds
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A federal judge rejected a bid by Donald Trump to throw out his classified documents criminal case Thursday and appeared skeptical during hours of arguments of a separate effort to scuttle the prosecution ahead of trial. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon issued a two-page order saying the Trump team raised "various arguments warranting serious consideration" but a dismissal of charges was not merited.
Biden allies, rivals both want transcript of his special counsel interview released. It could happen
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden in part because of his answers during a lengthy interview with the special counsel investigating him. But the sit-down also opened Biden up to fresh scrutiny over his age and memory, and now the public release of a transcript of that discussion is being sought by both Biden allies and critics seeking political advantage.
The police response to the Uvalde shooting was riddled with failures, a new DOJ report says
UVALDE, Texas — Police officials who responded to the deadly Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting waited far too long to confront the gunman, acted with "no urgency" in establishing a command post and communicated inaccurate information to grieving families, according to a Justice Department report released Thursday that identifies "cascading failures" in law enforcement's handling of the massacre.
Post-Trump, Ukraine's leader to push Biden for US support - WISH-TV
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Ukrainian leader who found himself ensnarled in Donald Trump’s first impeachment comes to Washington on Wednesday to see a new U.S. president, seeking increased military aid and backing for his country’s bid for NATO membership. The White House says the meeting between President Joe Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is aimed at showing support for Ukraine’s sovereignty in the face of Russia’s seizure of Crimea and backing of armed separatists in the country’s East.
Justice Dept. appeals judge's order on Russia probe memo - WISH-TV
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday that it would appeal a judge’s order directing it to release in its entirety a legal memo on whether President Donald Trump had obstructed justice during the Russia investigation. But it also agreed to make a brief portion of the document public.
Judge orders Justice Department to release memo on Trump obstruction
WASHINGTON — A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation. Attorney General William Barr speaks during a news conference on Dec. 21.
Putin approved operations to help Trump against Biden, U.S. reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized influence operations to help Donald Trump in last November’s presidential election, according to a declassified intelligence assessment that found broad efforts by the Kremlin and Iran to shape the outcome of the race but ultimately no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.
Enough senators vote 'not guilty' to acquit Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - Enough senators have cast 'not guilty' votes to acquit Donald Trump of impeachment charge, incitement of insurrection. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, THE ORIGINAL STORY FOLLOWS BELOW.
Enough senators vote 'not guilty' to acquit Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - Enough senators have cast 'not guilty' votes to acquit Donald Trump of impeachment charge, incitement of insurrection. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, THE ORIGINAL STORY FOLLOWS BELOW.
Watch live: Trump’s speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote
WASHINGTON — Senators are poised to vote on whether Donald Trump will be held accountable for inciting the horrific attack at the Capitol after a speedy trial that laid bare the violence and danger to their own lives and the fragility of the nation’s tradition of a peaceful transfer of presidential power.
After Democrats' visceral presentation, Trump team on stage - WISH-TV
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a prosecution case rooted in emotive, violent images from the Capitol siege, Donald Trump’s impeachment trial shifts on Friday to defense lawyers prepared to make a fundamental concession: The violence was every bit as traumatic, unacceptable and illegal as Democrats say. But, they will say, Trump had nothing to do with it.
Watch live: After Democrats’ gripping, emotional presentation, Trump team on stage
WASHINGTON — After a prosecution case rooted in emotive, violent images from the Capitol siege, Donald Trump’s impeachment trial shifts on Friday to defense lawyers prepared to make a fundamental concession: The violence was every bit as traumatic, unacceptable and illegal as Democrats say. But, they will say, Trump had nothing to do with it.
Rioters acting on Trump's 'orders,' Democrats say in trial - WISH-TV
FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo violent insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. A month ago, the U.S. Capitol was besieged by Trump supporters angry about the former president's loss. While lawmakers inside voted to affirm President Joe Biden's win, they marched to the building and broke inside.
Democrats make case for impeachment, saying Trump aimed ‘loaded cannon’ of supporters at Capitol
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats said Tuesday in making their most detailed case yet for why the former president should be convicted and permanently barred from office. Trump denied the allegations through his lawyers and called the trial unconstitutional.
Biden's transition contends with probe into son's finances - WISH-TV
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden’s historically challenging transition to power is suddenly becoming even more complicated. A federal investigation into the finances of Biden’s son Hunter threatens to embolden congressional Republicans, who have already shown little willingness to work with the incoming president or even acknowledge his clear victory in last month’s election.
Trump campaign's Russia contacts 'grave' threat, Senate says - WISH-TV
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump campaign’s interactions with Russian intelligence services during the 2016 presidential election posed a “grave” counterintelligence threat, a Senate panel concluded Tuesday as it detailed how associates of Donald Trump had regular contact with Russians and expected to benefit from the Kremlin’s help.
Senate Intelligence committee finds Russia interfered in 2016 election on behalf of Trump
Politics Posted 10:55 AM Updated 3 seconds ago increase font size The Senate panel described its report, totaling more than 1,300 pages, as “the most comprehensive description to date of Russia’s activities and the threat they posed.” By ERIC TUCKER and MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated Press Share WASHINGTON — The Senate intelligence committee concluded that the Kremlin launched an aggressive effort to meddle in the 2016 presidential contest on behalf of Donald Trump as the Republican-led panel...
Judge seeks more details on Trump's clemency for Roger Stone
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday demanded more information about President Donald Trump's decision to commute the prison sentence of longtime ally Roger Stone. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ordered that the parties provide her by Tuesday with a copy of the executive order that commuted Stone's sentence.
Prosecutor: Trump ally Roger Stone was 'treated differently'
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal prosecutor is prepared to tell Congress on Wednesday that Roger Stone, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was given special treatment ahead of his sentencing because of his relationship with the president.
Barr says he doesn't envision investigations of Biden, Obama - WISH-TV
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr said Monday that he did not expect investigations into the origins of the FBI’s Russia investigation to lead to criminal probes into either President Donald Trump’s Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, or former President Barack Obama.
‘If this thing boomerangs’: Second wave of infections feared as restrictions ease
Masked security guards walk through City Creek Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday. Several major Utah malls reopened after state leaders moved the COVID-19 risk level from high to moderate. Rick Bowmer/Associated Press WASHINGTON — As Europe and the U.S. loosen their lockdowns against the coronavirus, health experts are expressing growing dread over what they say is an all-but-certain second wave of deaths and infections that could force governments to clamp back down.
Trump removes watchdog who was to oversee $2 trillion stimulus spending
Nation & World Posted 1:27 PM Updated 31 mins ago increase font size Glenn Fine, a career employee, was to chair the board created by Congress to be the nexus of oversight for coronavirus funding.
Some U.S. leaders take ‘do as I say, not as I do’ virus stance
WASHINGTON — The State Department has advised against all international travel because of the coronavirus, but that didn’t stop Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from flying to Afghanistan this week. Gyms across the nation’s capital are shuttered, but Sen. Rand Paul, an eye doctor, still managed a workout at the Senate on Sunday morning as he awaited the results of a coronavirus test. It came back positive. The guidance against shaking hands?
House is entitled to see secret testimony from Mueller probe, court rules
Nation & World increase font size The practical implications of the ruling are unclear because the Senate impeachment trial over the president's interactions with Ukraine ended weeks ago in an acquittal.
A new counterintelligence strategy ranks fighting foreign influence in US
A new counterintelligence strategy released Monday ranks fighting foreign influence in U. S. elections and countering the theft of research and innovation among the top national security priorities over the next two years. In focusing on foreign interference in elections, the strategy touches on a sensitive subject for President Donald Trump.
Watch live: Closing arguments in Trump trial are aimed at voters, history
Politics Posted 12:19 PM Updated 26 mins ago increase font size Senators acknowledge the House Democratic managers have essentially proven their case, but Republicans have decided the president's actions do not warrant conviction and removal from office.
Watch live: Republicans defend Trump as Bolton book adds pressure for witnesses
WASHINGTON — Pressure increased Monday on senators to call John Bolton to testify at President Trump’s impeachment trial even as defense lawyers brushed past extraordinary new allegations from Trump’s former national security adviser and made legal and historical arguments for acquittal.
Lev Parnas, close associate of Giuliani, says Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn't announced. Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Lev Parnas, close associate of Giuliani, says Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn't announced. Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Lev Parnas, close associate of Giuliani, says Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn't announced. Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Lev Parnas, close associate of Giuliani, says Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn't announced. Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Lev Parnas, close associate of Giuliani, says Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn't announced. Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Lev Parnas, close associate of Giuliani, says Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn't announced. Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Lev Parnas, close associate of Giuliani, says Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn't announced. Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Lev Parnas, close associate of Giuliani, says Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn't announced. Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Lev Parnas, close associate of Giuliani, says Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn't announced. Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Lev Parnas, close associate of Giuliani, says Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn't announced. Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Lev Parnas, close associate of Giuliani, says Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn't announced. Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Lev Parnas, close associate of Giuliani, says Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn't announced. Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
Lev Parnas, close associate of Giuliani, says Trump had knowledge of Ukraine pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — A close associate of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine that no senior U.S. officials would attend his inauguration and all American aid to the war-torn country would be withheld if an investigation into Joe Biden wasn't announced. Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, made several potentially explosive claims in a televised interview Wednesday night with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
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