Congress To Probe Trump Wiretap Claim

WASHINGTON (AP) – Key members of Congress say they’ll honor President Donald Trump’s request to investigate his  claim that Barack Obama overstepped his authority as president and had Trump’s telephones tapped during the election campaign. A U.S. official says the FBI has asked the Justice Department to dispute Trump’s allegation, though no such statement has…

Missouri Senate votes down LGBT discrimination protections

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri senators have voted against a proposal to ban discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Senators voted 20-10 against the protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people early Wednesday morning. The plan would have banned discrimination against LGBT people in employment, housing and public accommodations. Democratic Sen.…