Senate approves broad sanctions bill over Russia Iran and North Korea
The Senate passed a sanctions package 98 to 2, giving Congress veto power over Russia policy and forcing the president to seek approval before altering sanctions. Senators Rand Paul and Bernie Sanders opposed both the final bill and an earlier version. White House officials offered cautious comments on a potential veto.
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GOP lawmakers draw lines to halt Trump firings
Senate Republicans moved to block or deter Trump over possible firings of Attorney General Sessions and special counsel Mueller. Chuck Grassley said no confirmation for a replacement this year, while Lindsey Graham promised legislation to shield Mueller, signaling rare GOP action to avert constitutional crisis.
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Sessions Responds to Trump Criticism as He Considers Stay
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says Trump's harsh tweets are hurtful but he aims to stay in office and continue performing his duties. He noted the president wants the team to do their jobs, in an interview excerpt aired by Fox News Carlson. The report also references rising Republican efforts to block Trump on Russia sanctions.
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Infighting erupts as TV exposes Trump White House rifts
The incoming communications director Anthony Scaramucci on CNN likened the West Wing to a fish that stinks from the head, implying Reince Priebus leaks. Kellyanne Conway condemned backstabbing as rivalry. Sarah Sanders avoided defense for Priebus while Trump’s pattern of internal clashes mirrors reality TV chaos with Bannon and Lizza revelations.
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Scout leader Apologizes for Trumps Jamboree Speech
Boy Scouts chief executive Michael Surbaugh apologizes for the political rhetoric in President Trump’s jamboree remarks. White House aide Sarah Huckabee Sanders says Trump drew 40 000 to 45 000 Scouts, who cheered as presidents typically address the National Scout Jamboree on broad themes.
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