Pennsylvania GOP appeals to Supreme Court on congressional map
The Pennsylvania Republican Party filed an emergency appeal with the U S Supreme Court to block a new congressional map from taking effect before the midterms. The court had previously rejected a similar bid by GOP leaders. The new map, released Monday, is viewed as benefiting Democrats in multiple House races.
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Gowdy probes EPA chief travel clearance details
House Oversight Chair Gowdy seeks records on how Scott Pruitt obtained approval for numerous first class flights amid travel records release. The inquiry mirrors a Democrat request for details on Pruitt travel classifications and approval processes.
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Trump urges Sessions to probe Obama on Russian meddling
President Trump calls on Attorney General Sessions to open a investigation into the Obama administration over Russia’s 2016 election interference. He questions why Obama did not act, as Mueller indicts Russians and Kremlin linked firms. Trump repeats his critique as probes widen.
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New charges in Manafort case surface in sealed filing
Mueller files new charges in the Manafort and Gates case in Washington federal court. The sealed filing does not reveal charge specifics or whether the case scope expands beyond prior indictments for money laundering and Ukraine related political consulting.
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Supreme Court narrows whistleblower protections for corporations
In a unanimous ruling Digital Realty Trust v Somers limits whistleblower protections under Dodd-Frank to those who report potential fraud to the SEC. The decision may undermine post 2008 protections and advise employees to go directly to the SEC, not internal complaints. The court also rejected seizure of Persian artifacts to satisfy a judgment against Iran.
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Twitter suspends thousands of suspected bots angering conservatives
The Washington Post reports Twitter removed thousands of accounts for bot activity or policy violations drawing outcry from conservative figures like Bill Mitchell and Richard Spencer. Twitter declined to confirm counts while promising ongoing action to remove fake accounts and requiring phone verification to prove a human behind each account.
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