Hong Kong is becoming a hub for financial crime, US lawmakers say
Hong Kong has become a center for money laundering and sanctions evasion under the tightening grip of Beijing, US lawmakers have warned, calling for a re-evaluation of America’s
South Korea convicts man over binge eating to dodge military draft
A South Korean man who ate to the point of obesity in an attempt to dodge the army has avoided prison after he pledged to take up his
Trump aide sought payment to ‘promote’ potential picks: Reports
(NewsNation) — President-elect Donald Trump's attorneys are investigating allegations that one of his top aides asked potential appointees for payment in exchange for a spot in the incoming administration, multiple outlets have reported. Adviser Boris Epshteyn, a lawyer and longtime
Mosque survey sparks deadly clashes in northern India
Lucknow, India (AP) — Authorities closed schools and suspended internet services in a northern Indian city on Monday, officials said, a day after four people were killed in
Is US military ready for war under Trump presidency?
(NewsNation) — Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., is concerned about military readiness in the United States. "You're either fit to deploy and do your job, or we're gonna find someone that's willing to do the hard work being physically fit," Issa said during
Automaker spying on drivers, reporting data to insurance companies
ST. LOUIS – This is a story every driver needs to hear. Automakers are accused of tracking and selling your driving data to insurance companies without proper consent. Some drivers allege their auto insurance went up because of it. Brant
Former Pence adviser: Women entering Trump White House face ‘hostile environment’
An ex-adviser for former Vice President Mike Pence warned last week that women entering President-elect Trump's White House face a “hostile environment.” “I’m not going to lie to you. No matter who you are, you are entering a hostile environment. I
Klobuchar says Trump nominees have ‘got to get their background checks together’
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said Sunday that President-elect Trump’s picks for his next administration have “got to get their background checks together.” Earlier in an interview, Klobuchar told ABC News’s Jonathan Karl that as a Senate Judiciary Committee member, she and
Donald Trump Jr helping pick the most controversial cabinet of modern times
Nov 24 (Reuters) - Donald Trump Jr. has emerged as the most influential Trump family member in the transition as the president-elect builds the most controversial cabinet in modern U.S. history, according to a half dozen sources with knowledge of
Rand Paul: Denver mayor could be removed over deportation resistance
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he thinks the mayor of Denver could be removed from office if he attempts to block President-elect Trump’s plan for mass deportations. “I would say that the mayor of Denver, if he’s going to resist federal
Democratic overspending disqualifies Harris ‘forever’: Megadonor
(NewsNation) — Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are set to address their National Finance Committee next week amid reports that the campaign is $20 million in debt after a lavish spending spree. Political megadonor John Morgan tells “CUOMO” that those who
Manhattan top federal prosecutor Damian Williams to resign in December
A top federal prosecutor in Manhattan is set to resign in December, the U.S. attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York said in a Monday press release. According to the release, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said Monday that he
Trump pledges Mexico, Canada, China tariffs over border, fentanyl
(NewsNation) — President-elect Donald Trump on Monday proposed aggressive economic measures against Mexico, Canada and China over concerns about border security and drug trafficking. Trump called for a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada, citing the influx of
GOP senators squirm over sex allegations against Trump picks
(The Hill) -- Republican senators are squirming over the rash of sexual misconduct allegations against President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, which they fear will become a focal point of Senate confirmation hearings next year. Senate Republicans expressed relief Thursday when former
Pakistani police fire tear gas as thousands supporting Imran Khan arrive near capital
Pakistani police Monday fired tear gas canisters at supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to stop them from entering the capital, where they hoped to stage