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The White House is claiming that Trump’s constitutional rights to cross-examine witnesses and review all evidence in impeachment proceedings extend even to House investigations, not just a potential Senate trial. It also is calling on Democrats to grant Republicans in the House subpoena power to seek evidence in the president’s defense. … [Read more...] about Trump declares it in writing: He won’t cooperate in probe

Bello sued in 2017, claiming he was promised a stake in a South Beach hostel that Falwell purchased in 2013 for $4.7 million. Bello claims he and his father, Miami builder Jett Bello, pitched Falwell on the hostel idea after being introduced by a high school friend of the younger Bello. … [Read more...] about Falwell settles lawsuit over Florida real estate venture

Sahure Pyramid is located at Abusir. It was built by King Sahure, the 2nd king of the 5th dynasty who ruled Egypt for some 12 years. It may look like little more than a rubble pile, but it’s quite important landmark! While the pyramid of Sahure is poorly preserved, the complex to which it belongs represents the final phase of a layout system that would remain unchanged for more than 300 years. The complex consists of a pyramid, mortuary temple, and a roofed causeway. The core of the Sahure pyramid is formed with roughly shaped locally quarried limestone blocks. Sahure’s complex had a clear impact on the evolution of Egyptian funerary practices and art for centuries to come. … [Read more...] about 5 lesser-known pyramids in Egypt

Globe columnist Scot Lehigh penned an opinion piece last week urging Koh against making “a dumb run” and downplaying the FEC complaint against Trahan as “the equivalent of a campaign parking ticket.” Additionally, Lehigh argued that the implicit message of a potential challenge would alienate women and predicted a landslide re-election win for the congresswoman. Others have pointed out that Trahan could counter by highlighting the “substantial amount of out-of-district Boston developer money” Koh received during his 2018 campaign. While he repeatedly raked in massive quarterly fundraising sums, the contributions came disproportionately from outside the district, especially compared to Trahan. … [Read more...] about Here’s why Dan Koh is thinking about another run for Congress

Ireland's Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson say they can see a "pathway" to a Brexit deal, but EU diplomats warn the road ahead is long AFP/Noel Mullen British Brexit minister Stephen Barclay and EU negotiator Michel Barnier met for two hours in the Brussels headquarters of the European Union. … [Read more...] about EU and UK bid to save Brexit talks before key summit