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Month: January 2024

Justice Department investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush over alleged misuse of campaign funds

By FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri misused campaign funds for her personal security, the progressive lawmaker confirmed in a statement Tuesday. Bush, a second-term lawmaker, denied any wrongdoing and said she is “fully cooperating” with federal prosecutors. “As a rank-and-file member

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Massachusetts troopers were charged with taking bribes to pass commercial drivers

By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Two current and two former Massachusetts State Police troopers were among six people charged Tuesday in a scheme to allegedly take bribes including a new snowblower and driveway in exchange for giving passing scores on commercial driving tests, the U.S. attorney’s office said. The troopers are accused

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Encampments forced out by rising floodwaters

By Kalea Gunderson Click here for updates on this story     PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — Floodwaters forced people experiencing homelessness out of their encampments on Monday. One person had to be rescued over the weekend. Allegheny County’s Department of Health Services said water levels rose much more quickly than expected, overtaking encampments along the Mon Wharf. The

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France’s new prime minister vows to defend farmers and restore authority in schools

By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — France’s new prime minister is vowing to boost employment, restore authority in schools and support workers including farmers who have been protesting for days across the country over their eroding incomes. Gabriel Attal, 34, gave his policy address to French lawmakers three weeks after he was appointed.

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E. Jean Carroll’s attorney denies last-ditch claims raised by Trump’s lawyer about ties to judge

By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Roberta Kaplan on Tuesday said allegations raised by Donald Trump’s attorney of a “mentor-mentee relationship” with the judge presiding over her client E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuits against Trump are “false” and “utterly baseless.” The comments came in a letter responding to Trump’s lawyer Alina Habba, who on Monday accused the judge of overtly hostile

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