Key PointsA lawyer for former national security advisor Michael Flynn on Friday called his prosecution a "travesty of justice," but a federal appeals court appeared skeptical of her request that it force a lower court judge to dismiss the case.Sidney Powell, Flynn' lawyer, told the appeals court that the case's judge does not have the power to avoid granting the dismissal, as the Justice Department has asked him to do despite  before President was inaugurated. Powell also said U.S. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan"It cannot go on any longer," Powel"There is nothing further for...…Key PointsA lawyer for former national security advisor Michael Flynn on Friday called his prosecution a "travesty of justice," but a federal appeals court appeared skeptical of her request that it force a lower court judge to dismiss the case.Sidney Powell, Flynn' lawyer, told the appeals court that the case's judge does not have the power to avoid granting the dismissal, as the Justice Department has asked him to do despite  before President was inaugurated. Powell also said U.S. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan"It cannot go on any longer," Powel"There is nothing further for...WW…

Key PointsPresident on Friday fully commuted the criminal sentence of his longtime ally Roger Stone, just four days before the Republican operative was due to begin a 40-month prison term.The White House, in announcing the executive clemency grant to Stone, called the 67-year-old Republican operative "a victim of the Russia hoax," and someone who "would be put at serious medical risk" from the coronavirus if he was imprisoned."In light of the egregious facts and circumstances surrounding his unfair prosecution, arrest, and trial, the President has determined to commute his sentence," White...…Key PointsPresident on Friday fully commuted the criminal sentence of his longtime ally Roger Stone, just four days before the Republican operative was due to begin a 40-month prison term.The White House, in announcing the executive clemency grant to Stone, called the 67-year-old Republican operative "a victim of the Russia hoax," and someone who "would be put at serious medical risk" from the coronavirus if he was imprisoned."In light of the egregious facts and circumstances surrounding his unfair prosecution, arrest, and trial, the President has determined to commute his sentence," White...WW…

Key PointsTrump: U.S. coronavirus testing will go up 'exponentially'President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. will "very soon" run 5 million coronavirus tests per day, even as the lack of testing remains an obstacle for many states anxious to reopen for business."We'll increase it, and it'll increase it by much more than that in the very near future," Trump said when a reporter asked if he's confident the U.S. will reach 5 million tests per day, as some health experts say would be required to "reopen" the country.Speaking to the press the following day, Trump denied ever having said...…Key PointsTrump: U.S. coronavirus testing will go up 'exponentially'President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. will "very soon" run 5 million coronavirus tests per day, even as the lack of testing remains an obstacle for many states anxious to reopen for business."We'll increase it, and it'll increase it by much more than that in the very near future," Trump said when a reporter asked if he's confident the U.S. will reach 5 million tests per day, as some health experts say would be required to "reopen" the country.Speaking to the press the following day, Trump denied ever having said...WW…

Key PointsPres. Trump: I'm taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent coronavirus infectionPresident said Monday that he has been taking anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine daily for over a week to prevent infection even though it is ."I happen to be taking it," Trump said during a roundtable event at the White House. "A lot of good things have come out. You'd be surprised at how many people are taking it, especially the front-line workers. Before you catch it. The front-line workers, many, many are taking it."He added: "I'm taking it, hydroxychloroquine. Right now, yeah. Couple of weeks ago, I...…Key PointsPres. Trump: I'm taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent coronavirus infectionPresident said Monday that he has been taking anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine daily for over a week to prevent infection even though it is ."I happen to be taking it," Trump said during a roundtable event at the White House. "A lot of good things have come out. You'd be surprised at how many people are taking it, especially the front-line workers. Before you catch it. The front-line workers, many, many are taking it."He added: "I'm taking it, hydroxychloroquine. Right now, yeah. Couple of weeks ago, I...WW…

Key PointsGovernor Cuomo: Almost 14% of New York residents had the coronavirusAn estimated 13.9% of the New Yorkers have likely had Covid-19, according to preliminary results of coronavirus antibody testing released by Gov. on Thursday.The state randomly tested 3,000 people at grocery stores and shopping locations across 19 counties in 40 localities to see if they had the antibodies to fight , indicating they have had the virus and recovered from it, Cuomo said. With more than 19.4 million residents, according to U.S. Census data, the preliminary results indicate that at least 2.7...…Key PointsGovernor Cuomo: Almost 14% of New York residents had the coronavirusAn estimated 13.9% of the New Yorkers have likely had Covid-19, according to preliminary results of coronavirus antibody testing released by Gov. on Thursday.The state randomly tested 3,000 people at grocery stores and shopping locations across 19 counties in 40 localities to see if they had the antibodies to fight , indicating they have had the virus and recovered from it, Cuomo said. With more than 19.4 million residents, according to U.S. Census data, the preliminary results indicate that at least 2.7...WW…

Key PointsPresident Trump announces stimulus for business, help for familiesPresident Donald Trump said Thursday that markets will be "just fine" as stocks sold off in yet another dramatic session fueled by .Futures started selling off Wednesday night during Trump's address to the nation from the Oval Office, in which he labeled the coronavirus as a "foreign virus" and instituted a ban on foreign individuals traveling from 26 European countries into the U.S. for 30 days. Thursday morning as the market plummet triggered a "circuit breaker."The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid more than...…Key PointsPresident Trump announces stimulus for business, help for familiesPresident Donald Trump said Thursday that markets will be "just fine" as stocks sold off in yet another dramatic session fueled by .Futures started selling off Wednesday night during Trump's address to the nation from the Oval Office, in which he labeled the coronavirus as a "foreign virus" and instituted a ban on foreign individuals traveling from 26 European countries into the U.S. for 30 days. Thursday morning as the market plummet triggered a "circuit breaker."The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid more than...WW…

Key PointsDC mayor extends public emergency another 15 days to cover Inauguration DayAt least 50 police officers were injured in the Capitol riot that also killed four people after supporters of President Donald Trump invaded the building to prevent the confirmation of Joe Biden's electoral victory.One woman was shot by a police officer, while another woman and two men died from "medical emergencies," police said. Authorities later identified the woman who was shot as Ashli Babbitt, described in media as a pro-Trump, 35-year-old California native and Air Force veteran."As protesters were...…Key PointsDC mayor extends public emergency another 15 days to cover Inauguration DayAt least 50 police officers were injured in the Capitol riot that also killed four people after supporters of President Donald Trump invaded the building to prevent the confirmation of Joe Biden's electoral victory.One woman was shot by a police officer, while another woman and two men died from "medical emergencies," police said. Authorities later identified the woman who was shot as Ashli Babbitt, described in media as a pro-Trump, 35-year-old California native and Air Force veteran."As protesters were...WW…

Key PointsWASHINGTON – President said Thursday he will reject the sweeping defense bill that authorizes a topline of $740 billion in spending and outlines Pentagon policy."I will Veto the Defense Bill, which will make China very unhappy. They love it," Trump tweeted. "Must have Section 230 termination, protect our National Monuments and allow for removal of military from far away, and very unappreciative, lands. Thank you!"The Republican-led Senate on Friday. The more than 70 members in support of the must-pass bill is more than the two-thirds majority that would be needed to defeat...…Key PointsWASHINGTON – President said Thursday he will reject the sweeping defense bill that authorizes a topline of $740 billion in spending and outlines Pentagon policy."I will Veto the Defense Bill, which will make China very unhappy. They love it," Trump tweeted. "Must have Section 230 termination, protect our National Monuments and allow for removal of military from far away, and very unappreciative, lands. Thank you!"The Republican-led Senate on Friday. The more than 70 members in support of the must-pass bill is more than the two-thirds majority that would be needed to defeat...WW…

Keep Me Logged InKey PointsWASHINGTON — Susan Pompeo will join her husband, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on an official trip to Europe this week while she is already under scrutiny over her use of federal resources.The State Department confirmed that she would be on the trip, which was set to begin Monday.Despite having no official State Department position, Susan Pompeo has nevertheless requested and will be accompanied by personal control officers – U.S. Embassy officials who will organize her travel and tend to her needs – during her time in , according to a person with knowledge of...…Keep Me Logged InKey PointsWASHINGTON — Susan Pompeo will join her husband, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on an official trip to Europe this week while she is already under scrutiny over her use of federal resources.The State Department confirmed that she would be on the trip, which was set to begin Monday.Despite having no official State Department position, Susan Pompeo has nevertheless requested and will be accompanied by personal control officers – U.S. Embassy officials who will organize her travel and tend to her needs – during her time in , according to a person with knowledge of...WW…

Key PointsPresident  tweeted that he abruptly canceled a planned trip to New Jersey on Friday to "make sure LAW & ORDER is enforced" in Washington, D.C.Trump's late afternoon Twitter post was the first time he or the White House explained the sudden cancellation on Friday morning of his scheduled visit this weekend to his golf course in Bedminster, NJ.The White House earlier had said that the cancellation was unrelated to a new order by Gov. Phil Murphy  requiring visitors to the Garden State to quarantine after being in states with increasing numbers of cases."I was going to...…Key PointsPresident  tweeted that he abruptly canceled a planned trip to New Jersey on Friday to "make sure LAW & ORDER is enforced" in Washington, D.C.Trump's late afternoon Twitter post was the first time he or the White House explained the sudden cancellation on Friday morning of his scheduled visit this weekend to his golf course in Bedminster, NJ.The White House earlier had said that the cancellation was unrelated to a new order by Gov. Phil Murphy  requiring visitors to the Garden State to quarantine after being in states with increasing numbers of cases."I was going to...WW…