It's especially curious considering that Yates was certainly aware that the Trump White House was deliberately distorting her own warning about Flynn. Investigators have been looking into whether Flynn properly disclosed payments from clients with links to foreign governments, including Russian Federation and Turkey, CNN said. Read More »

He stressed that arguably one of the smartest things George Lucas , the creator of Star Wars ever did was sign on for the merchandising rights of Star Wars back in 1977. "May the fourth" sounds so much like "may the Force" from the movies that it's nearly as if the day was preordained to be Star Wars-themed. Many, including GameStop, LEGO, Hallmark and Build A Bear Workshop are offering special deals and promotions for the holiday. Read More »

I will play with you. Joshua is a humble chap, but that doesn't mean he can't enjoy the fruits of his hard earned labor. ANTHONY Joshua has set his sights on fighting a "real villain" as he plans his next move after overcoming Wladimir Klitschko in an epic showdown at a packed Wembley. Read More »

Responding to a December 2016 tweet in which O'Donnell called for Comey's firing, Trump tweeted: "We finally agree on something Rosie ". Acting FBI director Andrew McCabe and other top USA intelligence officials are scheduled to testify before a congressional committee in a public hearing Thursday that has taken on new significance since President Trump suddenly removed James B. Read More »

The Flynn-Kislyak conversations occurred during Trump's transition in late December, when the Obama administration announced sanctions and expulsions of Russian diplomats for Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 election. But why even hire Flynn in the first place? But he didn't come that day, and that night Yates was sacked for refusing to implement Trump's order banning travelers from several majority-Muslim nations. Read More »

Similarly, Germain Lussier on Gizmodo thinks the film might be the "biggest disappointment of the summer". Alien: Covenant has proven to be a fairly divisive film among critics so far, and I'm firmly in the camp that thinks moments like the one in this clip are where Scott is at his best. Read More »

Guardians 2 heavily assumes that you care enough about this team of misfits (plus a few extras) to be invested in each character's secret turmoil or troubled past, so make sure the first film is fresh in your memory. This Friday, Chris Pratt returns as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2's Peter Quill (aka Star-Lord), with the Marvel Studios sequel serving as a family reunion for the Quill family. Read More »

He added that "it's very hard to leave a group of people who are committed only to doing the right thing". Comey confirmed in testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee that the FBI was investigating Trump's campaign. Comey's firing does not necessarily mean the FBI's investigation into Moscow's role in the 2016 election will be disrupted or end, legal experts told Reuters. Read More »

The media was called to report at 2 pm to collect their accreditation at the DY Patil Stadium, and some three dozen journalists had reached there well before time in view of the huge rush. On the second day of his stay in Mumbai , he is reportedly making a visit to the Gateway of India, Kala Ghoda and Mani Bhavan. Organisers say most of the decision of his movement while in Mumbai were taken last moment. Read More »

McCabe said at the hearing that the bureau has adequate resources to carry out the investigation. Yes, the Trump administration is now discovering the downside of relying on a cut-and-paste of newspaper op-eds and cable TV interviews to justify the belated firing of the Federal Bureau of Investigation director. Read More »

A congressional source with knowledge of the matter said Mr Comey told lawmakers within the past few days he had asked the Justice Department for additional resources - mainly more staffing - for the Russian Federation probe. "I feel like what happened yesterday was truly shocking, and the Republicans won't stand up and do what they should without somebody pressing them", said demonstrator Kelli Rowedder, a 34-year-old teacher from Washington. Read More »

If confirmed, it would be the first meeting between the two men since Trump assumed power in January. Trump also urged Russian Federation to implement the Minsk accord reached in 2014 in an attempt to end the fighting in Ukraine. In his letter Tuesday firing Comey, Trump said Comey had told him three times that he was not under investigation. This came less than 24 hours after Trump's bombshell firing of FBI Director, James Comey . Read More »

Rio Ferdinand sees a "huge" summer ahead for Manchester United, with the Premier League's top sides still "way off" Real Madrid's standard. Previously free-scoring Monaco were then held at arm's length in the semi-finals. And after securing passage to the showpiece in Cardiff, Wales, Benzema explained the vast piece of trickery, "I tried and it happened, that re-launched the team, It is a deep ball", he told Canal +. Read More »

While it's conceivable that Trump and Lavrov did discuss that issue and that it was omitted from the readout, the White House did not respond to a question about that possibility. As a guest on United States soil, it was astonishingly disrespectful to make a joke about such a serious matter, particularly as American intelligence services have already concluded that Russian Federation meddled in the November elections in an attempt to help Donald Trump become president. Read More »

But usually in this sort of case, you would get a joint news conference between Lavrov and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson . Well-sourced reports in The Washington Post , The New York Times , The Wall Street Journal and other news outlets agreed on a very different explanation: Trump had grown increasingly angry at the doggedness with which Comey's FBI was investigating how and why Russian Federation meddled in the election. Read More »

The Texas Senate has already approved a similar proposal. She anxious families wouldn't be aware of the protections they were forfeiting by using the ESAs as has happened in other states that use similar school choice options. Yvonne Davis, D-Dallas, but died in a House committee. Will Hurd, reacting Thursday to President Donald Trump's termination of Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey the day before. Read More »

And really , are the American people supposed to feel confident in Comey's firing because Hillary Clinton loyalist Jamie Gorelick criticized him a year ago in a newspaper op-ed? Comey was in the third year of his 10 year term, when he was dismissed by Trump in a surprise move. Read More »

One official said Trump asked Rosenstein and Sessions for their views on Comey, then asked the deputy attorney general to synthesize his thoughts in a memo. In a flurry of Twitter posts , Trump said Comey had " lost the confidence of nearly everyone in Washington , Republican and Democrat alike". He added, "Dems have been complaining for months & months about Dir". Read More »

Schumer plays Emily Middleton, a self-absorbed thirty-something-year-old that can't hold onto a job, but will still squander all her money on a trip to South America. "I've never done a selfie". He says, 'Amy , it is so meaningful to meet you. When Kate expressed her excitement for her mom's return to movies , Charissa commented, "I'm more excited about your man you just kissed". Read More »

The procedure was funded by Smile Train , an organization that Kylie reportedly donated almost $1 million to in support of the non-profit organization's mission to provide support and corrective surgery for children in developing countries with the birth condition. Read More »

Trump's move shocked and dismayed members on both sides of the aisle, and raised the possibility that more Republicans could back an independent probe, though for now the GOP leadership in the Senate seems to be digging in its heels. That commitment was "previously scheduled", according to White House communications director Mike Dubke. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who stayed mum on the subject for most of Wednesday, also defended Trump's decision while also emphasizing the ... Read More »

The group then traded war stories which you can watch in the clips below via YouTube , about some of the dangers they encountered while trying to create mockumentary style comedy news reports. "Sir, you attract more skinheads than free Rogaine", he continued. The hits only kept coming. "Mr. Trump , there's a lot you don't understand, but I never thought one of those things would be show business", Colbert said. Read More »

On Trump calling Comey a "showboat" and a "grand-stander", Sanders said it was "probably based on the numerous appearances that he made". But yesterday, the FBI's acting director Andrew McCabe said his agency would continue looking into possible links between Russian Federation and the 2016 Trump campaign under questioning from the Senate Intelligence Committee. Read More »

But it's unwise for Marvel to ditch their more grounded movies in order to fling all the action into space. If you liked the first " Guardians " adventure, you already know you're going to laugh hard at this movie. In this film, 80s music-loving "Star Lord" Peter Quill ( Chris Pratt ) meets an enigmatic man ( Kurt Russell ) who claims to be his long-lost father. Read More »

Will producers bring back any previous judges? Simon revealed, "I was asked to do it, and the answer is no". Why won't this show die? "I don't know, we're still talking about it". He's the most visible connection to the old show. " ABC's passion and enthusiasm make them a ideal home for American Idol ", Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO of FremantleMedia Group, added. Read More »

Democrats, demanding a special prosecutor, used their procedural powers to delay all Senate committee meetings. Also there was one of the other top Federal Bureau of Investigation officials interviewed only hours earlier by Sessions and Rosenstein, who are now searching for an official "interim" Federal Bureau of Investigation director to lead the agency until a more permanent nominee is confirmed by the U.S. Read More »

Although shared in the hours before her birthday, May 2, the photo was taken by the Duchess at some point in April. It was there that she was heard saying the word "pop" as she played with a balloon. But given the little Princess' love for animals, she might prefer an wildlife-themed party. It is not the first time Princess Charlotte has proved a trend-setter for children's fashion. Read More »

Democrats intensified accusations on Wednesday that Comey's removal was meant to undermine the FBI probe and demanded an independent investigation. McCain in particular has continued his years-long pattern of tut-tutting Republican leaders and then voting with his party anyway. Read More »

Microsoft appears to have come to terms with the non-existent place of Windows 10 in the smartphone software race, announcing a range of features that will help your Windows PC better integrate with Android and iOS. A new update for Microsoft's operating system will keep multiple devices on the same page, so a project started on your Surface laptop at work can be finished on your iPhone in line at Starbucks. Read More »

Visual Studio will wait until a developer stops typing for a couple seconds, and then push an updated view to the device so that they can see how it looks, Friedman said. Microsoft released a new test build of Windows 10 to PC testers in the Fast Ring on May 11. There are 5 different fundamental elements of the Fluent Design System: Light, Depth, Motion, Material, and Scale. Read More »

Il n'aura d'ailleurs potentiellement plus de parti du tout car le Parti socialiste vient d'entamer une procédure à l'encontre de l'ancien Premier ministre. "Il lui reste 24 heures", a-t-il déclaré, avant de souligner que la procédure est la "même pour tout le monde". "Là, par contre, il se trompe, parce que d'abord il faut qu'il fasse acte de candidature et qu'ensuite la commission nationale d'investiture se prononce" jeudi, a répondu M. Read More »

Macron". Née en 1949, Catherine Barbaroux , fille d'immigrés espagnols, est diplômée de l'Institut d'études politiques de Paris. Voici le message en creux de cette liste d'environ 430 premiers candidats de La République en marche dévoilée jeudi: il s'agit de laisser une porte ouverte aux parlementaires PS et LR jugés compatibles avec le projet du nouveau chef d'Etat, en quête d'une majorité à l'Assemblée nationale pour faire passer ses réformes. Read More »

First up, Ridley Scott spoke to Yahoo! about Prometheus' influence on his new film. "It's the first time they've actually wanted to see something that I'm in the theatres, so it's good", he smiled. His straight role will not just be a treat for his fans, but also for his parents, who The Pineapple Express star revealed have avoided his past efforts due to their bawdy themes. Read More »

The White House statement said Washington will send a representative to Syrian cease-fire talks in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday and Thursday. While news of renewed peace talks and potential headway with safe zones is encouraging, the president's phone call with Putin did not seem to result in any immediate progress. Read More »

It's always easier to grab promotional partners when you have a brand like Marvel and a successful first film, but the media support has increased four-fold on this one. That will nearly definitely come into play in some capacity. Soon after, The Guardians encounter an omnipotent being, Ego ( Kurt Russell ), who claims to be Peter's missing father. Read More »