Stenger’s Chief Of Staff Resigns

St. Louis County, MO  (KTRS)  The chief of staff for St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger has resigned. Bill Miller, who had been with Stenger’s office since 2017, resigned on Friday afternoon. His resignation comes amid a federal investigation of over the county executive’s communications with his campaign contributors. Miller’s released the following statement: “I…

House Oversight Chairman To Subpoena Trump’s Accountant

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House oversight committee said Friday he intends to subpoena President Donald Trump’s accountant for his financial records. Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., told committee members in a letter that Mazars USA wouldn’t turn over records for Trump, his company and related entities without a subpoena. Cummings said he expected…

AG Barr: ‘I Think Spying Did Occur’ Against Trump Campaign

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Attorney General William Barr says he thinks “spying did occur” against Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. His comments before a Senate panel on Wednesday suggest the origins of the Russia investigation may have been mishandled. Barr’s remarks aligned him with the president at a time when his independence is under scrutiny. Barr…