“Attacking [Venezuela] for any reason,” warned one legal expert, “would violate the most fundamental of all international law.” After U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday morning that President Donald Trump has a “full range of options” when it comes to possible next moves against Venezuela, anti-war critics are wondering what the Democrats […]
JUNEAU – The Alaska Senate Thursday passed the state’s operating budget for fiscal year 2020. The budget includes $4.3 billion in unrestricted general funds (UGF) for agency and statewide operations – a reduction of $258 million over last year – and $1.94 billion to pay each eligible Alaskan a Permanent Fund dividend of approximately […]
United States House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jarrold Nadler said Attorney General William Barr’s “moment of accountability will come soon enough” after refusing to comply with demands related to a report on a probe into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. Nadler, a Democrat, said during an abbreviated hearing Thursday that Barr has failed […]
U.S. Attorney General William Barr is facing questioning from lawmakers Wednesday after the release of Robert Mueller’s report earlier this month investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections. Barr is testifying before the Republican-led Senate Judiciary Committee for a session that is expected to last at least three hours. Barr is facing questions […]