James Comey faces deadline to file motion to dismiss charges against him – US politics live

Former FBI director charged with lying to Congress expected to claim prosecution is vindictive The Senate will vote, for the 11th time, on a House-passed funding bill that would reopen the government at 5.30pm today.As the government shutdown enters its 20th day, there is little end in sight. The lower chamber is still out of session, as both parties continue to trade barbs over the lapse in funding. Continue reading...

James Comey faces deadline to file motion to dismiss charges against him – US politics live

Former FBI director charged with lying to Congress expected to claim prosecution is vindictive

The Senate will vote, for the 11th time, on a House-passed funding bill that would reopen the government at 5.30pm today.

As the government shutdown enters its 20th day, there is little end in sight. The lower chamber is still out of session, as both parties continue to trade barbs over the lapse in funding.

Continue reading...