Chad Day and Eric Tucker Associated Press Published 4:13 PM EST Jan 17, 2019 Washington – A law firm tied to former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort’s Ukrainian consulting work has agreed to pay more than $4.6 million and register as a foreign agent, the Justice Department said Thursday. The civil settlement with the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP brings to a close at least one part of a probe that spawned from special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. Mueller’s team has delved deeply into Manafort’s years of work in the eastern European country as they investigated possible coordination between Trump associates and Russian interference in the 2016 election. The Manafort part of Mueller’s probe– which yielded two indictments, a trial conviction and ultimately Manafort’s guilty plea – also entangled several prominent law or lobbying firms, including Skadden, because of their … [Read more...] about Law firm tied to Manafort reaches $4.6M settlement
Source: Texans’ J.J. Watt has minor knee surgery
By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Published 3:42 pm CST, Thursday, January 17, 2019 PHOTOS: Contract situation for each Texans player headed into the 2019 offseason Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) sacks Washington quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at FedEx Field on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Landover, Md. >>>Browse through the slideshow for contract details for every Texans player heading into the 2019 offseason ... less PHOTOS: Contract situation for each Texans player headed into the 2019 offseason Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) sacks Washington quarterback Colt McCoy (12) during the fourth quarter of an NFL ... more Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer … [Read more...] about Source: Texans’ J.J. Watt has minor knee surgery
Maryland explores faster way to approve sports betting
Brian Witte, Associated Press Updated 3:47 pm CST, Thursday, January 17, 2019 Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller talks about plans for legislation to approve sports betting in the state, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 in Annapolis, Md. Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller talks about plans for legislation to approve sports betting in the state, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 in Annapolis, Md. Photo: Brian Witte, AP Photo: Brian Witte, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller talks about plans for legislation to approve sports betting in the state, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 in Annapolis, Md. Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller talks about plans for legislation to approve sports betting in the state, … [Read more...] about Maryland explores faster way to approve sports betting
Red Sox manager Alex Cora hedges on White House visit
By JIMMY GOLEN, AP Sports Writer Updated 3:25 pm CST, Thursday, January 17, 2019 BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 31: Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora holds the World Series trophy during the 2018 World Series victory parade on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 31: Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora holds the World Series trophy during the 2018 World Series victory parade on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo: Adam Glanzman, Getty Images Photo: Adam Glanzman, Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 31: Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora holds the World Series trophy during the 2018 World Series victory parade on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 31: Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora … [Read more...] about Red Sox manager Alex Cora hedges on White House visit
Trump denies Pelosi aircraft for trip abroad
By Associated Press | PUBLISHED: January 17, 2019 at 4:33 pm | UPDATED: January 17, 2019 at 4:35 pm By CATHERINE LUCEY, MATTHEW LEE, ZEKE MILLER and LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — It took President Donald Trump one day to flex his executive power back at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, denying her an aircraft to visit troops abroad in apparent response to her attempt to delay his State of Union address. The nation’s two most powerful leaders appeared to be engaged in a game of constitutional one-upmanship as negotiations to end the monthlong partial government shutdown failed to produce results. In a letter to Pelosi on Thursday, Trump said the shutdown would have to delay her trip, which was to begin Thursday. “In light of the 800,000 great American workers not receiving pay, I’m sure you would agree that postponing this public relations event is totally appropriate,” he said. Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill said she planned to travel to Afghanistan and … [Read more...] about Trump denies Pelosi aircraft for trip abroad