Former US Attorney General leaves Justice Dept after resignation
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Pelosi outlasts GOP attacks, aims at House speaker
Democrats won back control of the House of Representatives in Tuesday’s midterm election and Californian Nancy Pelosi is in line to be re-elected speaker. Pelosi was frequently a target of Republicans on the campaign trail. (Nov. 7)
Democrat says he plans to seek Trump tax returns
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal says he wants Congressional Democrats to use their newfound majority in the House to press President Donald Trump to release his tax returns. (Nov. 7)
Employees applaud Sessions as he leaves Justice
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has resigned as the country’s chief law enforcement officer at President Donald Trump’s request. (Nov. 7)
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Here’s the latest for Wednesday, November 7th: Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns; Trump warns Democrats about investigations; Girl Scouts sues Boy Scouts; Samsung previews foldable smart phone. (Nov. 7)
Trump denies being Nationalist is being racist
President Donald Trump fought back against the notion that calling himself a nationalist means that he and the Republican party supports ‘white nationalist.” (Nov. 7)
State Dept.: NKorea talks hit ‘scheduling issue’
The US State Department said described the postponing of diplomatic talks between the US and North Korea as “purely a matter of scheduling” but refused to elaborate. (Nov. 7)
Dozens honor Susan B. Anthony on Election Day
Voters showed up by the dozens to put their “I Voted” stickers on the headstone of Susan B. Anthony Tuesday, an Election Day ritual that pays homage to the voting rights pioneer. (Nov. 7)
Pelosi says Dems will “strive for bipartisanship”
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi says Democrats will “strive for bipartisanship” when they take over the majority next year after wresting control of the House in Tuesday’s midterm elections. (Nov. 7)
Some Ortho-Novum birth control pills recalled due to wrong instructions
Taking the wrong pill on the wrong day could cause bleeding or pregnancy, the FDA says.