Roger Stone: President Trump Commutes Sentence Of Adviser The president has used his clemency power to spare Stone a prison sentence following his conviction in federal court. It's the latest official intercession in a case involving a Trump friend.Heard onToggle more optionsUpdated Saturday at 10:22 a.m. ET President Trump on Friday evening commuted the prison sentence of his longtime friend Roger Stone, a veteran Republican operative who was convicted of lying to Congress about his efforts to contact WikiLeaks during Russia's interference in the 2016 election. "Roger Stone is a victim of...…Roger Stone: President Trump Commutes Sentence Of Adviser The president has used his clemency power to spare Stone a prison sentence following his conviction in federal court. It's the latest official intercession in a case involving a Trump friend.Heard onToggle more optionsUpdated Saturday at 10:22 a.m. ET President Trump on Friday evening commuted the prison sentence of his longtime friend Roger Stone, a veteran Republican operative who was convicted of lying to Congress about his efforts to contact WikiLeaks during Russia's interference in the 2016 election. "Roger Stone is a victim of...WW…

Judge Rejects Trump Associate Roger Stone A New Trial President Trump's political adviser asked a federal judge for a new trial after attorneys said there were problems with the jury in his old one. Judge Amy Berman Jackson said no.Updated at 7:22 p.m. A federal judge has denied Roger Stone's bid for a new trial, rejecting his claims that alleged misconduct and political bias on the part of the jury foreperson tainted the proceedings. The ruling Thursday from Judge Amy Berman Jackson comes almost two months after she sentenced Stone, the longtime Republican operative and friend of President...…Judge Rejects Trump Associate Roger Stone A New Trial President Trump's political adviser asked a federal judge for a new trial after attorneys said there were problems with the jury in his old one. Judge Amy Berman Jackson said no.Updated at 7:22 p.m. A federal judge has denied Roger Stone's bid for a new trial, rejecting his claims that alleged misconduct and political bias on the part of the jury foreperson tainted the proceedings. The ruling Thursday from Judge Amy Berman Jackson comes almost two months after she sentenced Stone, the longtime Republican operative and friend of President...WW…

Trump To 'Temporarily Suspend Immigration' Over COVID-19 Fears President Trump said he plans to "temporarily suspend immigration into the United States," in an attempt to protect American workers from the coronavirus' economic toll.Updated at 6:47 p.m. ET President Trump said he plans to "temporarily suspend immigration into the United States," in an attempt to protect American workers from the coronavirus' economic toll. Trump first announced his proposal in a late-night tweet Monday, then added details at the White House coronavirus on Tuesday.He said he plans to suspend immigration for...…Trump To 'Temporarily Suspend Immigration' Over COVID-19 Fears President Trump said he plans to "temporarily suspend immigration into the United States," in an attempt to protect American workers from the coronavirus' economic toll.Updated at 6:47 p.m. ET President Trump said he plans to "temporarily suspend immigration into the United States," in an attempt to protect American workers from the coronavirus' economic toll. Trump first announced his proposal in a late-night tweet Monday, then added details at the White House coronavirus on Tuesday.He said he plans to suspend immigration for...WW…

Inmates, Staff On Edge As COVID-19 Spreads Through Federal Prisons Coronavirus is rapidly spreading, and the Bureau of Prisons says at least 138 inmates and 59 members of staff have tested positive. One of the hardest hit facilities is in Louisiana.Heard onToggle more optionsCoronavirus is rapidly spreading, and the Bureau of Prisons says at least 138 inmates and 59 members of staff have tested positive. One of the hardest hit facilities is in Louisiana.NOEL KING, HOST:COVID-19 is spreading quickly through prisons. The Federal Bureau of Prisons says 138 inmates and 59 employees have tested...…Inmates, Staff On Edge As COVID-19 Spreads Through Federal Prisons Coronavirus is rapidly spreading, and the Bureau of Prisons says at least 138 inmates and 59 members of staff have tested positive. One of the hardest hit facilities is in Louisiana.Heard onToggle more optionsCoronavirus is rapidly spreading, and the Bureau of Prisons says at least 138 inmates and 59 members of staff have tested positive. One of the hardest hit facilities is in Louisiana.NOEL KING, HOST:COVID-19 is spreading quickly through prisons. The Federal Bureau of Prisons says 138 inmates and 59 employees have tested...WW…

William Barr Blasts Hollywood, Big Tech For 'Kowtowing' To China Over Profits The attorney general fires a broadside at big U.S. companies as well as the Chinese government as Sino-American relations continue their tailspin.Attorney General William Barr took aim at U.S. tech companies and Hollywood on Thursday over their relationship with China, accusing them of "kowtowing" to the Chinese government for the sake of profits. In a nearly 45-minute speech on U.S.-China relations, Barr presented America's response to Beijing's global ambitions as a generational struggle that will define the...…William Barr Blasts Hollywood, Big Tech For 'Kowtowing' To China Over Profits The attorney general fires a broadside at big U.S. companies as well as the Chinese government as Sino-American relations continue their tailspin.Attorney General William Barr took aim at U.S. tech companies and Hollywood on Thursday over their relationship with China, accusing them of "kowtowing" to the Chinese government for the sake of profits. In a nearly 45-minute speech on U.S.-China relations, Barr presented America's response to Beijing's global ambitions as a generational struggle that will define the...WW…

Who Are The Oath Keepers, Scrutinized In Capitol Riot Probe? Stewart Rhodes founded the militia in 2009. Now it's one of the largest extremist anti-government groups in the country, and a focus of the investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.Toggle more optionsIn April of 2009, a bespectacled former Army paratrooper and Yale Law School graduate took the microphone at a small rally just outside of Boston to introduce his new self-styled militia. "I'm Stewart Rhodes," he said. "And I'm the founder of Oath Keepers." That event on Lexington Green served as a coming-out party for...…Who Are The Oath Keepers, Scrutinized In Capitol Riot Probe? Stewart Rhodes founded the militia in 2009. Now it's one of the largest extremist anti-government groups in the country, and a focus of the investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.Toggle more optionsIn April of 2009, a bespectacled former Army paratrooper and Yale Law School graduate took the microphone at a small rally just outside of Boston to introduce his new self-styled militia. "I'm Stewart Rhodes," he said. "And I'm the founder of Oath Keepers." That event on Lexington Green served as a coming-out party for...WW…

Prosecutors Share New Evidence In Capitol Riot Conspiracy Case The founder of the Oath Keepers militia had a phone call with a member of the group who minutes later took part in a military-style "stack" formation to breach the Capitol on Jan. 6, prosecutors say.The founder of the Oath Keepers militia had a 97-second phone call with a senior member of the group who minutes later took part in a military-style "stack" formation with other Oath Keepers to breach the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, according to federal prosecutors. The allegation emerged in court papers the Justice Department filed...…Prosecutors Share New Evidence In Capitol Riot Conspiracy Case The founder of the Oath Keepers militia had a phone call with a member of the group who minutes later took part in a military-style "stack" formation to breach the Capitol on Jan. 6, prosecutors say.The founder of the Oath Keepers militia had a 97-second phone call with a senior member of the group who minutes later took part in a military-style "stack" formation with other Oath Keepers to breach the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, according to federal prosecutors. The allegation emerged in court papers the Justice Department filed...WW…

Judge Slams DOJ For Talking To Press About Capitol Riot Case "This case will not be tried in the media," U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta said Tuesday, referring to two recent stories that he said could affect the defendants' right to a fair trial.A federal judge sharply criticized the Justice Department Tuesday for speaking to the press about its case against alleged members of the Oath Keepers paramilitary group facing conspiracy and other charges in connection with the Capitol insurrection. "I called this hearing this afternoon to make clear to everyone that this case will not be...…Judge Slams DOJ For Talking To Press About Capitol Riot Case "This case will not be tried in the media," U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta said Tuesday, referring to two recent stories that he said could affect the defendants' right to a fair trial.A federal judge sharply criticized the Justice Department Tuesday for speaking to the press about its case against alleged members of the Oath Keepers paramilitary group facing conspiracy and other charges in connection with the Capitol insurrection. "I called this hearing this afternoon to make clear to everyone that this case will not be...WW…

FBI Director Wray Testifies On Riot, Role Of Right-Wing Extremism Lawmakers press the FBI director about the threat of domestic terrorism overall and what steps the bureau took to share intelligence with security officials ahead of the Capitol attack.Updated at 6:41 p.m. ET FBI Director Christopher Wray on Tuesday condemned the attack on the U.S. Capitol as "domestic terrorism," defended the bureau's handling of intelligence about potential threats ahead of the event and rejected conspiracy theories blaming left-wing extremists for the violence on Jan. 6. Wray's appearance before the Senate...…FBI Director Wray Testifies On Riot, Role Of Right-Wing Extremism Lawmakers press the FBI director about the threat of domestic terrorism overall and what steps the bureau took to share intelligence with security officials ahead of the Capitol attack.Updated at 6:41 p.m. ET FBI Director Christopher Wray on Tuesday condemned the attack on the U.S. Capitol as "domestic terrorism," defended the bureau's handling of intelligence about potential threats ahead of the event and rejected conspiracy theories blaming left-wing extremists for the violence on Jan. 6. Wray's appearance before the Senate...WW…

SCOTUS Paves Way For N.Y. To Review Trump's Financial Records The high court's decision marks a major setback for Trump, who for years has fought to shield his finances and business practices from scrutiny.Updated at 2:01 p.m. ET The U.S. Supreme Court, in a one-sentence unsigned order, declined former President Donald Trump's request to further delay the enforcement of a subpoena from the Manhattan district attorney for Trump's financial records. Monday's order paves the way for a New York grand jury to obtain the records and review them. The high court's decision marks a major setback for...…SCOTUS Paves Way For N.Y. To Review Trump's Financial Records The high court's decision marks a major setback for Trump, who for years has fought to shield his finances and business practices from scrutiny.Updated at 2:01 p.m. ET The U.S. Supreme Court, in a one-sentence unsigned order, declined former President Donald Trump's request to further delay the enforcement of a subpoena from the Manhattan district attorney for Trump's financial records. Monday's order paves the way for a New York grand jury to obtain the records and review them. The high court's decision marks a major setback for...WW…