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The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday again missed a deadline set by congressional Democrats to comply with their demand for President Donald Trump’s personal and business tax returns. Secretary Steven Mnuchin said they need until May 6 to review the request and to continue consulting with the Justice Department about whether they will ultimately comply. “The Department cannot act upon your request unless and until it is determined to be consistent with…

The Treasury Department on Tuesday missed a second deadline from House Democrats to provide President TrumpDonald John TrumpRussia’s election interference is a problem for the GOP Pence to pitch trade deal during trip to Michigan: report Iran oil minister: US made ‘bad mistake’ in ending sanctions waivers MORE’s tax returns. Treasury Secretary Steven MnuchinSteven Terner MnuchinDems plot next move in Trump tax-return battle On The Money: House Dem says marijuana…

Video CNN’s Brian Stelter mocked for Melania Trump tweet CNN’s Brian Stelter was mocked on twitter for his response to a tweet President Trump made regarding the absence of the first lady. CNN chief media correspondent Brian Stelter slammed the Trump administration for skipping this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD), calling it an “attack against the media.” Fox News learned on Tuesday that nobody from the administration will be…

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[Newlyweds and families, students and tourists: The victims of the bombings.] Aside from the video’s claim of responsibility, the Islamic State provided no evidence it had played any role. But Indian officials disclosed Tuesday that they had begun investigating Mr. Zaharan in 2018 after discovering an Islamic State cell in southern India. According to Indian officials, Mr. Zaharan, believed to be in his late 30s or early 40s, was a…

Mr. Neal issued a terse statement on Tuesday but did not indicate his next move, which could include a subpoena or a lawsuit. The matter could ultimately be decided by the Supreme Court. “This afternoon, Secretary Mnuchin notified me that once again, the I.R.S. will miss the deadline,” he said. “I plan to consult with counsel about my next steps.” But other Democratic lawmakers said they were prepared to escalate…

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a wave of coordinated bombings at churches and high-end hotels across Sri Lanka. The terrorist organization offered no evidence to support that assertion, which was initially announced in a statement in Arabic published by its Amaq news agency on Tuesday, saying the attackers were “among the fighters of the Islamic State,” according to a translation by SITE Intelligence Group, a company that tracks…

Right now, Robert Mueller’s report gives Democrats a clear political advantage over President Trump. The report lays out, in ample detail, the chaos, pettiness, self-centeredness, and borderline corruption with which Trump has imbued the Oval Office. Trump’s poll numbers, already low, have taken yet another hit since the report’s release, tying his prior presidential nadir. Meanwhile, Democrats determined to impeach Trump show political ineptitude, misapply constitutional principles, and abdicate their…

WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court appeared deeply divided on whether the Trump administration can add a citizenship question to the 2020 census form, with the court’s conservative majority voicing skepticism of legal challengers who say adding the question will depress the count and is unlawful. The decennial census, mandated by the Constitution to count all U.S. inhabitants regardless of legal status, is used to reapportion House seats among the states based on…

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Video Sri Lanka points to Islamic militants in a series of attacks on churches and hotels After a day of deadly Easter Sunday attacks, counterterrorism expert Bobby Chacon says the massacre shows the radical ideology is spreading. Over the past three years, radical Islamic cleric Zahran Hashim, alternately known as Mohammed Zahran, has amassed an online following of thousands for his hate-filled online sermons – sometimes delivered before a banner…

Nearly 6 in 10 voters, 57 percent, disapprove of the job President Donald Trump is doing, according to a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll. | Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images White House Despite the slide to 39 percent, there is little support for using impeachment to remove the president. By STEVEN SHEPARD 04/22/2019 05:22 PM EDT President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped 5 points, equaling his presidency’s low-water mark, since last week’s…

In a first in the fight against the opioid crisis, a major drug distribution company and its former CEO are facing criminal charges. Rochester Drug Co-operative was charged Tuesday with narcotics conspiracy and conspiracy to defraud the United States. Laurence Doud III, the former CEO of the company, was charged with narcotics conspiracy and conspiracy to defraud the Drug Enforcement Administration. He is accused of distributing tens of millions of…

The one-time Nevada lawmaker who accused Joe Biden of inappropriately touching her blasted the former vice president on Monday night for joking about the matter. Lucy Flores called Biden’s behavior “so incredibly disrespectful” during a Fox News interview, adding that she wants to force a dialogue on how powerful men treat women. Flores accused Biden last month of untoward behavior — claiming he had kissed her on the back of…

Video ISIS claims responsibility for deadly Sri Lanka attacks The terror group has claimed responsibility for the Easter Sunday massacre on Christians; Benjamin Hall reports. ISIS claimed responsibility Tuesday morning for the coordinated Sri Lanka Easter bombings as the death toll in the massacre has risen to 321. The international terror group – despite not producing evidence to prove their involvement – tweeted via its propaganda wing that the violence was carried out…

CLOSE California Sen. Kamala Harris joined the call for President Donald Trump’s impeachment on Monday in a prime-time town hall meeting. Time WASHINGTON – Sen. Kamala Harris joined the ranks of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates advocating for the impeachment of President Donald Trump before they get the chance to unseat him at the ballot box.  The California Democrat said she supports impeachment proceedings during a CNN town hall event on Monday.  “I…

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