US Futures Point to Slightly Higher Open
U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher Thursday morning.
Polls Open in Crucial U.K. Election as Brexit Hangs in the Balance
Millions of voters headed to the polls across the United Kingdom on Thursday for the country's third nationwide general election in less than five years.
Senate Republicans Look to Hold Short Impeachment Trial Despite Trump’s Desire for an Aggressive Defense
Several GOP senators on Wednesday said it would be better to limit the trial and quickly vote to acquit Trump, rather than engage in what could become a political circus.
Iran Will Bypass U.S. Sanctions or Overcome Them Through Talk-Rouhani
Iran will overcome U.S. sanctions by either bypassing them or through negotiations, and it will not cross its red lines in any talks with arch-adversary Washington, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday.
DOJ Watchdog Michael Horowitz Testifies on his Findings Before Senate Judiciary Committee
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz will testify Wednesday about his findings that the FBI was legally justified in launching its investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election.
U.S. and Chinese Trade Negotiators Planning for Delay of December Tariffs
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators are laying the groundwork for a delay of a fresh round of tariffs set to kick in on Dec. 15, officials on both sides said, as they haggle over how to get Beijing to commit to massive purchases of U.S. farm products on which President Trump is insisting for a near-term deal.
Barr Blasts FBI’s Trump Probe, Accuses Investigators of ‘Gross Abuse’
Attorney General Bill Bar is blasting the FBI’s conduct during the Russia investigation, saying investigators relied on "flimsy" evidence in launching the probe and disputing key conclusions from Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s report released Monday.
House Democrats Unveil Articles of Impeachment Against Trump
House Democrats announced on Tuesday that they would move ahead this week with two articles of impeachment charging President Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, as they accused him of violating the Constitution by pressuring Ukraine for help in the 2020 election.