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June 15, 2020

US Soccer president addresses repeal of anthem policy

U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone apologized Saturday for the federation's lack of leadership in the fight against racism as she addressed its decision to repeal a policy that required players to stand during the national anthem.

June 14, 2020

Sen. Ron Johnson on Russia probe's biggest questions: 'Who knew what and when?'

Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told “Sunday Morning Futures” that Senate Republicans’ investigation into the Russia probe “is going to be centered on” answering the “basic” questions, “Who knew what and when did they know it?”

June 14, 2020

Former Acting DNI Grenell on declassifying Russia probe docs: 'Transparency is never political'

Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell told “Sunday Morning Futures” that “transparency is never political,” adding that “transparency is what the American people demand and it's what Washington, D.C. is very uncomfortable with.”

June 14, 2020

Trump warns NFL, US Soccer he’ll tune them out over anthem protests: ‘I won’t be watching’

President Trump made clear once again Saturday just where he stands regarding athletes’ kneeling protests during the playing of the national anthem.

June 13, 2020

Andrew McCarthy: In Flynn case, next move will likely still come from Judge Sullivan

Friday, a three-judge panel heard oral argument on Michael Flynn’s petition for a writ of mandamus.

June 12, 2020

Leader of Florida police union chapter resigns after controversial Facebook post

The president of Florida police organization has resigned from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office over a Facebook post that sparked an uproar when he tried recruiting law enforcement officers from other cities charged with assaulting protesters. 

June 12, 2020

Judge says court may have picked 'intemperate' lawyer to argue against DOJ dropping Flynn case

One of the judges on the panel overseeing an appeal to force Judge Emmet Sullivan to let the Department of Justice (DOJ) drop its prosecution against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn said Friday that the court might have appointed an "intemperate amicus" to oppose the DOJ. 

June 12, 2020

Judges appear skeptical of DOJ move to dismiss Flynn case, as his lawyer alleges 'government misconduct'

Judges on a D.C. appeals court Friday seemed skeptical of arguments that they should force a federal judge to dismiss a case against President Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn as sought by the Department of Justice (DOJ) -- after Flynn's lawyer said the case was "concocted" and slammed previous "government misconduct" against him. 

June 12, 2020

North Korea marks 2-year anniversary of Trump-Kim summit by vowing to build up military

North Korea is marking the two-year anniversary of the first summit between Kim Jong Un and President Trump by vowing to build up its armed forces so it can “cope with the long-term military threats from the U.S.” 

June 12, 2020

Gregg Jarrett: Why Dems are using 'inane reasoning' on maintaining case against Michael Flynn

Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett told “Fox & Friends” on Friday that a new filing by Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee in the Michael Flynn case is a “hyperpartisan document composed of wild accusations.”