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CNN drew names from a box on live TV to decide the lineup for the next 2020 Democratic debate to be held at the end of the month in Detroit, Michigan.
Here’s the breakdown:
Day 1, July 30
South Bend, Indiana, mayor Pete Buttigieg
Former Texas representative Beto O’Rourke
Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar
Author Marianne Williamson
Former Maryland representative John Delaney
Former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper
Ohio representative Tim Ryan
Montana governor Steve Bullock
Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders
Day 2
Former Housing and Urban Development secretary Julián Castro
Businessman Andrew Yang
New Jersey senator Cory Booker
Washington governor Jay Inslee
New York senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Hawaii representative Tulsi Gabbard
Colorado senator Michael Bennet
New York mayor Bill de Blasio
Former vice-president Joe Biden
California senator Kamala Harris
CNN commences the Drawing of the Names for the next Democratic debate... pic.twitter.com/f8Xg4hOK2c
Three camera angles! This is ABSOLUTE MADNESS. pic.twitter.com/sbbvA99otS
And it’s official — Trump intends to nominate Eugene Scalia for labor secretary.
....working with labor and everyone else. He will be a great member of an Administration that has done more in the first 2 ½ years than perhaps any Administration in history!
House judiciary committee chairman Jerry Nadler is requesting that Trump’s former press secretary Hope Hicks come back and explain why her previous testimony regarding a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels is inconsistent with new evidence from the FBI.House judiciary committee chairman Jerry Nadler is requesting that Trump’s former press secretary Hope Hicks come back and explain why her previous testimony regarding a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels is inconsistent with new evidence from the FBI.
In the letter, Nadler writes: “As I reminded you at the outset of your interview, anything other than complete candor can have serious consequences.”In the letter, Nadler writes: “As I reminded you at the outset of your interview, anything other than complete candor can have serious consequences.”
Listing out the instances in which Hicks’ testimony contradicts information in court filings that were unsealed today, Nadler concludes, “I would like to give you an opportunity to clarify your testimony on a voluntary basis.”Listing out the instances in which Hicks’ testimony contradicts information in court filings that were unsealed today, Nadler concludes, “I would like to give you an opportunity to clarify your testimony on a voluntary basis.”
Trump directly involved in talks that led to Stormy Daniels payment, FBI saysTrump directly involved in talks that led to Stormy Daniels payment, FBI says
It’s looking like Trump will nominate Eugene Scalia, son of the late Supreme court justice Antonin Scalia, for Labor secretary.It’s looking like Trump will nominate Eugene Scalia, son of the late Supreme court justice Antonin Scalia, for Labor secretary.
Politico first reported that sources familiar with the president’s plans confirmed that Scalia was a top choice to replace Alexander Acosta, who resigned following criticism for overseeing a lenient plea deal for financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2008.Politico first reported that sources familiar with the president’s plans confirmed that Scalia was a top choice to replace Alexander Acosta, who resigned following criticism for overseeing a lenient plea deal for financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2008.
Scalia, who is a partner at the law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, represented Wal-mart in a 2006 case challenging a Maryland law that would have required the company to spend more on its employees’ healthcare.Scalia, who is a partner at the law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, represented Wal-mart in a 2006 case challenging a Maryland law that would have required the company to spend more on its employees’ healthcare.
BREAKING: President Donald Trump is likely to nominate Eugene Scalia (son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia) to be the next Labor secretary, according to three sources familiar with the plans. https://t.co/YYINLtae1LBREAKING: President Donald Trump is likely to nominate Eugene Scalia (son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia) to be the next Labor secretary, according to three sources familiar with the plans. https://t.co/YYINLtae1L
A source close to Scalia confirmed the news to NPR’s Nina Totenberg.A source close to Scalia confirmed the news to NPR’s Nina Totenberg.
JUST IN: President Trump will nominate Eugene Scalia, the son of the late Justice Antonin Scalia, to be the next Labor secretary, a source close to Scalia confirms to @NinaTotenberg.JUST IN: President Trump will nominate Eugene Scalia, the son of the late Justice Antonin Scalia, to be the next Labor secretary, a source close to Scalia confirms to @NinaTotenberg.
The Mexican ambassador to Washington said that Mexico is not ready to sign a “safe third country” agreement.The Mexican ambassador to Washington said that Mexico is not ready to sign a “safe third country” agreement.
From Reuters:From Reuters:
Mexico has told the United States time and again it is not ready to ink a deal forcing asylum seekers heading to the U.S. to first pursue safe haven in a Mexico, the Mexican ambassador to Washington said on Thursday, ahead of a Monday deadline.Mexico has told the United States time and again it is not ready to ink a deal forcing asylum seekers heading to the U.S. to first pursue safe haven in a Mexico, the Mexican ambassador to Washington said on Thursday, ahead of a Monday deadline.
Martha Barcena rejected the so-called “safe third country” agreement days before the clock runs out on a deal struck with U.S. President Donald Trump in June. Under that commitment, Mexico averted punitive tariffs by promising to stem the flow of illegal migrants from Central America by July 22. If it failed, Latin America’s second largest economy would have to accept safe-third-country status.Martha Barcena rejected the so-called “safe third country” agreement days before the clock runs out on a deal struck with U.S. President Donald Trump in June. Under that commitment, Mexico averted punitive tariffs by promising to stem the flow of illegal migrants from Central America by July 22. If it failed, Latin America’s second largest economy would have to accept safe-third-country status.
“We have said once and again that we are not ready to sign” any such agreement, Barcena said at an event in Washington, D.C.“We have said once and again that we are not ready to sign” any such agreement, Barcena said at an event in Washington, D.C.
Her comments come days before Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard is slated to meet his U.S. counterpart Mike Pompeo in Mexico City this weekend to discuss migration and trade.Her comments come days before Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard is slated to meet his U.S. counterpart Mike Pompeo in Mexico City this weekend to discuss migration and trade.
Three children, who Border Patrol reportedly held at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport for 12 hours, have finally been released to their mother.Three children, who Border Patrol reportedly held at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport for 12 hours, have finally been released to their mother.
Silvia said she’s grateful she was able to her support and said she was afraid she would be detailed if she came to the airport by herself https://t.co/Xq30W6twkVSilvia said she’s grateful she was able to her support and said she was afraid she would be detailed if she came to the airport by herself https://t.co/Xq30W6twkV
WBEZ reported that activists, advocates and lawyers gathered earlier today at the airport, demanding the children’s release.WBEZ reported that activists, advocates and lawyers gathered earlier today at the airport, demanding the children’s release.
The children flew back from Mexico early this morning with a cousin who had a valid visitor visa, the activists say. The girls’ cousin is being detained, too.The children flew back from Mexico early this morning with a cousin who had a valid visitor visa, the activists say. The girls’ cousin is being detained, too.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers deemed the cousin “inadmissible,” according to a statement issued by a department spokesperson. The statement didn’t offer further details about the cousin’s status. “U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers have attempted numerous times today to reach family members to pick up the children. As of 2 pm [Central time] CBP Officers are still awaiting a legal guardian to arrive and pick the children up,” the statement read.U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers deemed the cousin “inadmissible,” according to a statement issued by a department spokesperson. The statement didn’t offer further details about the cousin’s status. “U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers have attempted numerous times today to reach family members to pick up the children. As of 2 pm [Central time] CBP Officers are still awaiting a legal guardian to arrive and pick the children up,” the statement read.
Activists say that’s a trap and the parents are afraid of being detained and placed in deportation proceedings.Activists say that’s a trap and the parents are afraid of being detained and placed in deportation proceedings.
“This is yet another example of the abusive practices and disregard of the law,” said Mony Ruiz-Velasco, executive director of PASO West Suburban Action Project. “They have three U.S. citizen young girls detained, causing trauma and harm to this family and our communities.”“This is yet another example of the abusive practices and disregard of the law,” said Mony Ruiz-Velasco, executive director of PASO West Suburban Action Project. “They have three U.S. citizen young girls detained, causing trauma and harm to this family and our communities.”
Representative Jan Schakowsky, a Democrat from Illinois, also flew in from DC.Representative Jan Schakowsky, a Democrat from Illinois, also flew in from DC.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky flew from DC and came to find out what’s going on. She says he government shouldn’t “kidnap” children. pic.twitter.com/hQmC32coohRep. Jan Schakowsky flew from DC and came to find out what’s going on. She says he government shouldn’t “kidnap” children. pic.twitter.com/hQmC32cooh
After releasing the children, Border Patrol tweeted:After releasing the children, Border Patrol tweeted:
There are false reports circulating that CBP is detaining 3 US citizen children at O’Hare. The children arrived with a Mexican citizen that was deemed inadmissible. By law, they could only be released to a parent/legal guardian. Their mother has picked them up without incident.There are false reports circulating that CBP is detaining 3 US citizen children at O’Hare. The children arrived with a Mexican citizen that was deemed inadmissible. By law, they could only be released to a parent/legal guardian. Their mother has picked them up without incident.
The Democratic chairman of the House homeland security committee called for an emergency meeting with the Capitol police board to address what he said are “heightened threats” to the four lawmakers known as the “Squad”.The Democratic chairman of the House homeland security committee called for an emergency meeting with the Capitol police board to address what he said are “heightened threats” to the four lawmakers known as the “Squad”.
Reuters reports:Reuters reports:
Representative Bennie Thompson, in a letter to Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Stenger who heads the police board, cited “heightened threats” to four House Democrats who have come under attack by Trump, as well as other members of Congress.Representative Bennie Thompson, in a letter to Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Michael Stenger who heads the police board, cited “heightened threats” to four House Democrats who have come under attack by Trump, as well as other members of Congress.
“Last night at a campaign rally, the president once again used inflammatory rhetoric about the four congresswomen,” Thompson wrote in urging the meeting.“Last night at a campaign rally, the president once again used inflammatory rhetoric about the four congresswomen,” Thompson wrote in urging the meeting.
Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota received a warm welcome upon arriving in the Twin Cities, to supporters cheering, “Welcome home Ilhan.”Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota received a warm welcome upon arriving in the Twin Cities, to supporters cheering, “Welcome home Ilhan.”
Congresswoman Omar just arrived back in the Twin Cities. pic.twitter.com/ZiFqWnDJgQCongresswoman Omar just arrived back in the Twin Cities. pic.twitter.com/ZiFqWnDJgQ
The Environmental Protection Agency has decided to continue allowing the use of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that studies have associated with brain damage in children.The Environmental Protection Agency has decided to continue allowing the use of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that studies have associated with brain damage in children.
From The Guardian’s Sam Levin:From The Guardian’s Sam Levin:
The US government has rejected a proposed ban on a toxic pesticide linked to brain damage in children, dismissing a growing body of research on the health hazards of a widely used agricultural chemical.The US government has rejected a proposed ban on a toxic pesticide linked to brain damage in children, dismissing a growing body of research on the health hazards of a widely used agricultural chemical.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a ruling Thursday that it supported farmers’ continued use of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that growers have long sprayed on almonds, citrus, cotton, grapes, walnuts and other major crops in America. The decision, outlined in a response to a petition from environmental and public health groups, said “critical questions remained regarding the significance of the data” on neurological impacts on children.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a ruling Thursday that it supported farmers’ continued use of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that growers have long sprayed on almonds, citrus, cotton, grapes, walnuts and other major crops in America. The decision, outlined in a response to a petition from environmental and public health groups, said “critical questions remained regarding the significance of the data” on neurological impacts on children.
The Trump administration’s endorsement of the pesticide comes years after the EPA under Obama moved to restrict use of the chemical, as scientists raised alarms. Trump’s EPA denied the conclusions of the agency’s own experts, and earlier this year, California defied the White House and announced its own state-level ban on the chemical.The Trump administration’s endorsement of the pesticide comes years after the EPA under Obama moved to restrict use of the chemical, as scientists raised alarms. Trump’s EPA denied the conclusions of the agency’s own experts, and earlier this year, California defied the White House and announced its own state-level ban on the chemical.
Trump administration won't ban pesticide tied to childhood brain damageTrump administration won't ban pesticide tied to childhood brain damage
Trump accepted an American flag that flew on D-day, donated by a Dutch businessman, while meeting with the Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte.Trump accepted an American flag that flew on D-day, donated by a Dutch businessman, while meeting with the Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte.
The AP reports:The AP reports:
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History says a hole right through the middle of the tattered flag’s field of stars is believed to have come from a German machine gun bullet.The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History says a hole right through the middle of the tattered flag’s field of stars is believed to have come from a German machine gun bullet.
It was great welcoming Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands to the White House today! The visit was successful, ending with the Prime Minister presenting President @realDonaldTrump with an American flag that flew on a Navy ship on D-Day. pic.twitter.com/eO4lQnrAWPIt was great welcoming Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands to the White House today! The visit was successful, ending with the Prime Minister presenting President @realDonaldTrump with an American flag that flew on a Navy ship on D-Day. pic.twitter.com/eO4lQnrAWP
Meanwhile, representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she’s getting back to business. She and other lawmakers questioned the Department of Homeland Security acting secretary Kevin McAleenan about conditions at the US-Mexico border.Meanwhile, representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she’s getting back to business. She and other lawmakers questioned the Department of Homeland Security acting secretary Kevin McAleenan about conditions at the US-Mexico border.
Back to business.Today I questioned Acting DHS Sec McAleenan on reports that Trump offered him a pardon if he violated US law to block asylum seekers, & whether those in the CBP group who threatened Members of Congress & shared rape images are still in charge of women+children. https://t.co/FzA4kp9xJRBack to business.Today I questioned Acting DHS Sec McAleenan on reports that Trump offered him a pardon if he violated US law to block asylum seekers, & whether those in the CBP group who threatened Members of Congress & shared rape images are still in charge of women+children. https://t.co/FzA4kp9xJR
She also questioned McAleenan about a private Facebook group created by current and former border patrol agents in which they shared racist posts.She also questioned McAleenan about a private Facebook group created by current and former border patrol agents in which they shared racist posts.
Ocasio-Cortez herself was reportedly depicted in an obscene manipulated image shared in the group, which McAleenan said is being investigated.Ocasio-Cortez herself was reportedly depicted in an obscene manipulated image shared in the group, which McAleenan said is being investigated.
Here is @aoc asking DHS chief Kevin McAleenan about secret Facebook group for Border Patrol agents that was rife with offensive posts.She tries to get him to answer about whether any agents in that group remain on duty at the border. pic.twitter.com/tNxOdrrtgbHere is @aoc asking DHS chief Kevin McAleenan about secret Facebook group for Border Patrol agents that was rife with offensive posts.She tries to get him to answer about whether any agents in that group remain on duty at the border. pic.twitter.com/tNxOdrrtgb
Jeffrey Epstein will remain behind bars while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. In his ruling, the US district judge Richard Berman noted that Epstein would be “a danger to others and the community by clear and convincing evidence” were he to be released on bail.Jeffrey Epstein will remain behind bars while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. In his ruling, the US district judge Richard Berman noted that Epstein would be “a danger to others and the community by clear and convincing evidence” were he to be released on bail.
BREAKING: Judge Berman's 33-page opinion rejecting Jeffrey Epstein's bail has been released."No conceivable conditions could ensure the safety of the community."Full doc in the thread once it uploads.cc: @CourthouseNews pic.twitter.com/x1OrdrpSqfBREAKING: Judge Berman's 33-page opinion rejecting Jeffrey Epstein's bail has been released."No conceivable conditions could ensure the safety of the community."Full doc in the thread once it uploads.cc: @CourthouseNews pic.twitter.com/x1OrdrpSqf
Maanvi Singh here, taking over the liveblog.Maanvi Singh here, taking over the liveblog.
The supreme court justice Elena Kagan spoke at Georgetown University about the passing of justice John Paul Stevens. She said he was “sharp as a tack” until the day he died, at age 99.The supreme court justice Elena Kagan spoke at Georgetown University about the passing of justice John Paul Stevens. She said he was “sharp as a tack” until the day he died, at age 99.
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on passing of Justice John Paul Stevens. #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/jXZ4GQEut4Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan on passing of Justice John Paul Stevens. #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/jXZ4GQEut4
She also shared her much anticipated thoughts on another important topic... the new Spiderman film.She also shared her much anticipated thoughts on another important topic... the new Spiderman film.
Great Responsibility: Justice Kagan gives thumbs up to "Into the Spider-Verse," which she saw on a recent flight. "I thought that was pretty good, actually," she tells audience at @GeorgetownLaw.Great Responsibility: Justice Kagan gives thumbs up to "Into the Spider-Verse," which she saw on a recent flight. "I thought that was pretty good, actually," she tells audience at @GeorgetownLaw.
OK folks, I’m getting ready to pass the baton on to my colleague Maanvi Singh on the West Coast. But before I go, allow me to recap where things stand:OK folks, I’m getting ready to pass the baton on to my colleague Maanvi Singh on the West Coast. But before I go, allow me to recap where things stand:
Donald Trump has said he disagrees with the “send her back” chants against representative Ilhan Omar at his rally in North Carolina on Wednesday; the president sought to distance himself from the chants, which were widely condemned as racist, even though he allowed them to proceed during the rally itself.Donald Trump has said he disagrees with the “send her back” chants against representative Ilhan Omar at his rally in North Carolina on Wednesday; the president sought to distance himself from the chants, which were widely condemned as racist, even though he allowed them to proceed during the rally itself.
Ilhan Omar is not backing down, telling reporters she thinks Trump is a “fascist” and dismissing the suggestion by some Republicans that she should scale back her criticism; Omar said the US is supposed to be a country that allows “democratic debate and dissent”.Ilhan Omar is not backing down, telling reporters she thinks Trump is a “fascist” and dismissing the suggestion by some Republicans that she should scale back her criticism; Omar said the US is supposed to be a country that allows “democratic debate and dissent”.
Top Democrats have meanwhile voiced concern over Omar’s safety, calling for enhanced security in the wake of Trump’s attacks; Omar has acknowledged receiving death threats stemming from the president’s tweets and comments targeting her.Top Democrats have meanwhile voiced concern over Omar’s safety, calling for enhanced security in the wake of Trump’s attacks; Omar has acknowledged receiving death threats stemming from the president’s tweets and comments targeting her.
Donald Trump was involved in repeated discussions surrounding an illegal hush-money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in the 2016 campaign, according to FBI documents unsealed on Thursday; Trump and his former communications director, Hope Hicks, both discussed the issue with the president’s former attorney, Michael Cohen.Donald Trump was involved in repeated discussions surrounding an illegal hush-money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in the 2016 campaign, according to FBI documents unsealed on Thursday; Trump and his former communications director, Hope Hicks, both discussed the issue with the president’s former attorney, Michael Cohen.
Donald Trump said a US naval ship shot down and “destroyed” an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz; the president said the US took defensive measures after the Iranians ignored multiple commands to stand down.Donald Trump said a US naval ship shot down and “destroyed” an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz; the president said the US took defensive measures after the Iranians ignored multiple commands to stand down.
As always, the news never stops... so stay tuned for more updates throughout the evening!As always, the news never stops... so stay tuned for more updates throughout the evening!
Ivanka Trump expressed her displeasure with the “send her back” chants against Ilhan Omar behind closed doors because of course she did.Ivanka Trump expressed her displeasure with the “send her back” chants against Ilhan Omar behind closed doors because of course she did.
Citing officials at the White House, the Wall Street Journal reported that the president’s daughter and senior adviser conveyed her misgivings about the episode to Donald Trump on Thursday morning.Citing officials at the White House, the Wall Street Journal reported that the president’s daughter and senior adviser conveyed her misgivings about the episode to Donald Trump on Thursday morning.
Ivanka Trump’s silence on Trump’s attacks against four congresswomen of color, as well as the conditions at migrant detention facilities, has been a subject of scrutiny. At times, she has publicly disagreed with her father on matters of policy.Ivanka Trump’s silence on Trump’s attacks against four congresswomen of color, as well as the conditions at migrant detention facilities, has been a subject of scrutiny. At times, she has publicly disagreed with her father on matters of policy.
At the same time, Ivanka Trump has come under immense criticism for her role in the administration and been branded as “complicit” in the president’s conduct.At the same time, Ivanka Trump has come under immense criticism for her role in the administration and been branded as “complicit” in the president’s conduct.
The 2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has said he was out to dinner with representative Ilhan Omar and others when reports of the “send her back” chants at Donald Trump’s rally came through.The 2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has said he was out to dinner with representative Ilhan Omar and others when reports of the “send her back” chants at Donald Trump’s rally came through.
In an email to supporters, Sanders said Omar was “unfazed”. The Vermont senator has condemned Trump’s attacks against Omar.In an email to supporters, Sanders said Omar was “unfazed”. The Vermont senator has condemned Trump’s attacks against Omar.
In a fundraising email, Sanders says he was at dinner with Ilhan Omar, her daughter, and some other MOCs when we heard that thousands of people at a Trump rally were chanting "send her back." He said she was “unfazed” bc she’s been dealing w/ “this kind of racism for a long time” pic.twitter.com/wBvyIbp2qGIn a fundraising email, Sanders says he was at dinner with Ilhan Omar, her daughter, and some other MOCs when we heard that thousands of people at a Trump rally were chanting "send her back." He said she was “unfazed” bc she’s been dealing w/ “this kind of racism for a long time” pic.twitter.com/wBvyIbp2qG
Alas, the video of Ted Cruz accidentally swallowing a spider or insect of some sort on live TV was fake.Alas, the video of Ted Cruz accidentally swallowing a spider or insect of some sort on live TV was fake.
My apologies!My apologies!
I leave you instead with this clip of Cruz imitating Winston Churchill:I leave you instead with this clip of Cruz imitating Winston Churchill:
Donald Trump and one of his top aides were directly involved in discussions that led to an illegal hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election campaign, the FBI has said.Donald Trump and one of his top aides were directly involved in discussions that led to an illegal hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election campaign, the FBI has said.
A court filing unsealed on Thursday stated that Trump and his former communications director, Hope Hicks, spoke on several occasions with the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, about the payment.A court filing unsealed on Thursday stated that Trump and his former communications director, Hope Hicks, spoke on several occasions with the president’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, about the payment.
Cohen paid Daniels, an adult film actress whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, $130,000 during the 2016 campaign to prevent her from speaking out about an alleged affair with Trump. Cohen is currently serving a three-year prison sentence for financial crimes and lying to Congress.Cohen paid Daniels, an adult film actress whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, $130,000 during the 2016 campaign to prevent her from speaking out about an alleged affair with Trump. Cohen is currently serving a three-year prison sentence for financial crimes and lying to Congress.
The Guardian’s Jon Swaine has more here on what the FBI documents revealed about Trump’s involvement. It marks the first time US authorities have referred to Trump by name, and also raises the possibility that Hicks lied to the FBI:The Guardian’s Jon Swaine has more here on what the FBI documents revealed about Trump’s involvement. It marks the first time US authorities have referred to Trump by name, and also raises the possibility that Hicks lied to the FBI:
Hicks told an agent in an interview that ‘she did not learn about the allegations made by Clifford until early November 2016’, the new filings said. Hicks, who is now a senior executive at Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corporation, has denied wrongdoing.”Hicks told an agent in an interview that ‘she did not learn about the allegations made by Clifford until early November 2016’, the new filings said. Hicks, who is now a senior executive at Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Corporation, has denied wrongdoing.”
A US navy vessel shot down and “immediately destroyed” an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump announced on Thursday.A US navy vessel shot down and “immediately destroyed” an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump announced on Thursday.
“This is the latest of many provocative and hostile actions by Iran against vessels operating in international waters,” Trump said while speaking at an unrelated event at the White House.“This is the latest of many provocative and hostile actions by Iran against vessels operating in international waters,” Trump said while speaking at an unrelated event at the White House.
“The United States reserves the right to defend our personnel, facilities, and interests.”“The United States reserves the right to defend our personnel, facilities, and interests.”
Trump said the Iranians ignored multiple calls to stand down and was threatening the safety of the USS Boxer and its crew. The president also called on other countries “to protect their ships as they go through the Strait” and to work with the US in the future.Trump said the Iranians ignored multiple calls to stand down and was threatening the safety of the USS Boxer and its crew. The president also called on other countries “to protect their ships as they go through the Strait” and to work with the US in the future.
BREAKING: US has “destroyed” an Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz, President Trump says; asserts that the drone ignored warnings from USS Boxer to stand down as it neared the ship. pic.twitter.com/oQh9ZuhCjuBREAKING: US has “destroyed” an Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz, President Trump says; asserts that the drone ignored warnings from USS Boxer to stand down as it neared the ship. pic.twitter.com/oQh9ZuhCju
Trump’s remarks come amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. Last month, Iran’s revolutionary guard shot down a US military surveillance drone that they said had violated Iranian airspace.Trump’s remarks come amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. Last month, Iran’s revolutionary guard shot down a US military surveillance drone that they said had violated Iranian airspace.
The action prompted Trump to tweet that Iran had “made a very big mistake”.The action prompted Trump to tweet that Iran had “made a very big mistake”.