Aya Batrawy Associated Press Published 6:25 AM EST Dec 17, 2018 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia issued an unusually strong rebuke of the U.S. Senate on Monday, rejecting a bipartisan resolution that put the blame for the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi squarely on the Saudi crown prince and describing it as interference in the kingdom’s affairs. It’s the latest sign of how the relationship between the royal court and Congress has deteriorated, more than two months after Khashoggi was killed and dismembered by Saudi agents inside the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul. The assassins have been linked to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. U.S. Senators last Thursday passed the measure that blamed the prince for Khashoggi’s killing and called on Riyadh to “ensure appropriate accountability.” Senators also passed a separate measure calling for the end of U.S. aid to the Saudi-led war in Yemen. In a lengthy statement early … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia rejects US Senate’s ‘interference’
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Saudi Arabia rejects US Senate’s ‘interference’ in kingdom
Aya Batrawy, Associated Press Updated 12:35 am PST, Monday, December 17, 2018 FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2011, file photo, Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi speaks on his cellphone at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Saudi Arabia issued an unusually strong rebuke of the U.S. Senate on Monday Dec. 17, 2018, rejecting a bipartisan resolution that put the blame for the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi squarely on the Saudi crown prince and describing it as interference in the kingdom's affairs. less FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2011, file photo, Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi speaks on his cellphone at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Saudi Arabia issued an unusually strong rebuke of ... more Photo: Virginia Mayo, AP Photo: Virginia Mayo, AP … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia rejects US Senate’s ‘interference’ in kingdom
New report on Russian disinformation, prepared for the Senate, shows the operation’s scale and sweep
Craig Timberg and Tony Romm, The Washington Post Published 1:54 pm PST, Sunday, December 16, 2018 U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin give a joint news conference following their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, on July 16, 2018. (Mikhail Metzel/Tass/Abaca Press/TNS) less U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin give a joint news conference following their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland, on July 16, 2018. (Mikhail ... more Photo: Mikhail Metzel/Tass, TNS Photo: Mikhail Metzel/Tass, TNS Image 1 of / 49 Caption Close Image 1 of 49 U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin give a joint news conference following their meeting at the … [Read more...] about New report on Russian disinformation, prepared for the Senate, shows the operation’s scale and sweep
CNBC’s John Harwood Says Even A GOP-led Senate ‘Could Convict On Impeachment Charges’
While much of the conventional wisdom states that even if House Democrats impeach Donald Trump, the Republican-controlled Senate would never vote to remove him, CNBC correspondent John Harwood sees things quite a bit differently. On Sunday afternoon’s edition of MSNBC’s Live With Alex Witt, Harwood said that “on the issue of impeachment, I do believe that Democratic leaders understand that that is where this is headed,” and that while they’re taking a patient public posture until special counsel Robert Mueller‘s investigation is complete, “I don’t think the fervor for impeachment within the Democratic party is going to be stoppable by Democratic leaders.” But then, Harwood added that he has spoken to former NRCC head Tom Davis, who Harwood says thinks Trump’s removal in the Senate is a distinct possibility. “He says he thinks some Republicans will likely eventually join with Democrats in that front, and that it’s … [Read more...] about CNBC’s John Harwood Says Even A GOP-led Senate ‘Could Convict On Impeachment Charges’
Shorthanded Red Wings fall short vs. Senators
Ted Kulfan The Detroit News Published 6:25 AM EST Dec 15, 2018 Detroit — The injuries are beginning to mount for the Red Wings, and one wonders if the losses will, too. The shorthanded Wings fell behind early Friday, rallied to tie, but ultimately lost 4-2 to the Ottawa Senators. Ottawa’s Mark Stone swept in a loose puck underneath goaltender Jimmy Howard at 7:08 of the third period, breaking a 2-2 tie. Howard made the initial save on defenseman Stefan Elliott, but the puck squeezed through him and sat uncovered underneath Howard’s body. BOX SCORE: Senators 4, Red Wings 2 Stone came in untouched from the side and slammed the puck into the open net for his 16th goal. “One of those I have to do a better job there boxing out,” defenseman Niklas Kronwall said. “Everyone thought he (Howard) had it but obviously he didn’t. If we just do our job and box out, that doesn’t happen.” Chris Tierney scored his second of the … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Red Wings fall short vs. Senators