Federal judges rule against Trump in 3 cases on executive powers
President Trump suffered defeats in three major court rulings Friday that address the limits of his executive authority. The rulings come as the White House has sought to thwart House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into the president’s request that the Ukrainian government investigate one of his political rivals, former Vice President Joe Biden. While Friday’s decisions…
Trump critic Shepard Smith leaving Fox News
Fox News anchor Shepard Smith, both a critic of President Trump and a target of his scorn, announced Friday that he was leaving the network. “Recently I asked the company to allow me to leave Fox News and begin a new chapter,” said Smith. “After requesting that I stay, they graciously obliged.” Smith’s colleague Neil…
Donald Trump distances himself from Rudy Giuliani: 'He has been my attorney'
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump sought Friday to distance himself from attorney Rudy Giuliani, even casting doubts about whether the former New York mayor is still his lawyer. Asked whether Giuliani remained his personal attorney, Trump said: “I don’t know.” “I haven’t spoken to Rudy,” Trump told reporters as he was leaving the White House for…
Four Dead in Shooting at Private Club in Brooklyn
Four men are dead and at least five other people were injured after gunshots rang out at a private licensed club in Brooklyn early Saturday morning, authorities said. At least five people, including two men and one woman, were taken to a local hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries, authorities said. The shooting…
McAleenan, acting Homeland Security secretary, stepping down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin McAleenan, a career civil servant who became the unlikely point man for President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies, is stepping down as acting Homeland Security secretary after six months on the job. McAleenan told The Associated Press he was leaving on his own terms — a contrast to other top administration…
Why earth tones are having a renaissance in fashion
Share 10th Oct 2019 on’t mention the ‘m’ word. At least to anyone who lived through the 70s and in a certain type of suburbia, one that was coloured by none other than mission brown. It is no accident, however, that this shade coloured everything from the walls, to the slub curtains and sunken lounges…
Rebels want Smith to fire
The Melbourne Rebels are looking for their in-form prop Toby Smith to lift against his former side, the Chiefs, as their Super Rugby season goes on the line. Trailing the Waratahs and Brumbies in the Australian conference standings, the Rebels must beat the two-time champions in Hamilton on Saturday to keep alive their slim chance…
Neville on Man Utd: They're inconsistent from half to half – Mourinho must be scratching his head
The Red Devils played out a dull 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at the weekend, leaving the former right-back searching for answers Gary Neville believes Jose Mourinho will be confused by Manchester United’s inconsistency this season. The Red Devils played out a dour 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at the weekend, leaving them seventh in…
Cazorla: Real Betis win a turning point for Villarreal with Rangers clash looming
The former Arsenal midfielder believes his side have improved ahead of this week’s Europa League match in Scotland Santi Cazorla says Villarreal are back to their best ahead of this week’s Europa League match against Rangers. The Spanish side won their first league match since September this past weekend, topping Real Betis 2-1 to move…
Lindelof heads up Man Utd absentees ahead of Young Boys clash
The Sweden international is unlikely to feature in the Champions League after sustaining an injury while playing for his country Victor Lindelof missed training on Monday as Manchester United prepare to face Young Boys in the Champions League. The Sweden international played through the pain barrier on Saturday as United drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace…