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Trump's longtime personal lawyer/fixer Michael Cohen has now indicated that he intends to plead the Fifth Amendment in the civil case involving his hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, citing the fast-materializing criminal case stemming from that same payment.

"When you have your staff taking the Fifth Amendment, taking the Fifth so they are not prosecuted, when you have the man that set up the illegal server taking the Fifth, I think it is disgraceful." - Donald Trump.

“The mob takes the Fifth, If you're innocent, why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?” - Donald Trump

“Did you see her IT specialist? He's taken the Fifth,” Trump said. “The word is he's ratting her out like you wouldn't believe it.” - Donald Trump

"I am no fan of Bill Cosby but never-the-less some free advice - if you are innocent, do not remain silent. You look guilty as hell!" - Donald Trump

Tremendous earnings report from FaceBook. Earnings up 63% from this time last year. Biggest gain in 3 years. Great news for shareholders & USA economy!!!!

Especially if you're in the 18-49 demo -- I have so many terrific fans in the 18-49s. I will be interviewed on @foxandfriends at 8:00 A.M. It's gonna be great. Enjoy! #TrumpTV

Toronto van attack: Calm actions of police stun US

The calm actions of a police officer who arrested the Toronto van suspect without firing a shot have prompted praise and, in some quarters, astonishment.

Video from the scene shows suspect Alek Minassian pointing an object at the officer and shouting: "Kill me!" The officer tells the man to "get down" and when the suspect says he has a gun, the officer repeats: "I don't care. Get down." Videos on social media show Mr Minassian lying down as the officer arrests him.

Many in North America are asking how the suspect did not end up dead in a hail of police gunfire. It contrasts with incidents in the US where police have shot and killed unarmed people.

"Research has shown that Canadian police are reluctant users of deadly force," says Rick Parent, a criminologist at Simon Fraser University in Canada's British Columbia. "An analysis of police shooting data over many years revealed, that in comparison to their American counterparts, Canadian police officers discharge their firearms far less, per capita than US police. However, like American police officers they take many risks in protecting the public."

One US-based academic told the BBC that the officer would have had a "duty" to kill the suspect, if the object he was pointing was a gun.

Mitt Romney Fails to Bypass Utah Primary for U.S. Senate

Mitt Romney was forced on Saturday into a Republican primary for a United States Senate seat in Utah as he looks to restart his political career by replacing Orrin G. Hatch, a longtime senator who is retiring.

Mr. Romney, a former governor of Massachusetts and the Republican candidate for president in 2012, remains the heavy favorite to win the Senate seat in November. But he could have bypassed a primary altogether by earning a majority of votes on Saturday at the state’s G.O.P. convention.

Instead, the far-right party delegates preferred State Representative Mike Kennedy, who got 51 percent of the vote to Mr. Romney’s 49 percent.

Voters will decide between the candidates in a June 26 primary. Mr. Romney had previously secured his spot on the ballot by collecting 28,000 voter signatures, but he said on Saturday that the choice was partly to blame for his loss.

Gathering signatures is unpopular among many conservative delegates in the state who say it dilutes their ability to choose a candidate. The issue prompted hours of debate, shouting and booing at the convention.

[...] At the convention, Mr. Romney faced 11 other candidates, mostly political newcomers who questioned his criticism of President Trump and the depth of his ties to Utah. He had spent two months on the campaign trail visiting dairy farms, taking photos with college students and making stump speeches in small towns.

Utah Republican delegates force Mitt Romney into a primary election with state lawmaker Mike Kennedy in the race for the U.S. Senate

Romney's woes: No fun for mainstream GOP in Trump era

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the horrible attack in Antioch, Tennesee last night, and we grieve the nation’s loss. We also condemn the violent actions of the attacker and anyone who would provide him support. Great work by the very brave customer. Believe me, I would have done the same thing. Thank you to all of our wonderful First Responders from @MNPDNashville who are on the scene. Travis, if you're listening, turn yourself in before it's too late. We are currently monitoring here at the Southern White House.

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Founder of “NXIVM,” a Purported Self-Help Organization, and Actor Indicted for Sex Trafficking and Forced Labor Conspiracy

Allison Mack, Smallville actress, charged over Nxivm sex trafficking

Smallville's Allison Mack Allegedly Forced 'Slaves' Into Sex Acts After Luring Women Into Controversial Group

A message from Kim Jong Un: “North Korea will stop nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles.” Also will “Shut down a nuclear test site in the country’s Northern Side to prove the vow to suspend nuclear tests.” Progress being made for all! This is very good news for North Korea and the World -- big progress! Look forward to our Summit. Mongolia?

There's no turning back now. This means war!

Looks like OPEC is at it again. With record amounts of Oil all over the place, including the fully loaded ships at sea, Oil prices are artificially Very High!

No good and will not be accepted. Believe me, I'm moving very strongly on this. I'm leasing out our ANWR for oil drilling. We've got to get that oil ASAP. 12 BILLION barrels of beautiful American crude! Thanks to sexy Senator Lisa Murkowski and so many others in Congress who worked very hard on this for many years. And "passed" the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Which I signed. When they put the ANWR thing in it, I really didn't care. At all. Trust me, I care now. And I care a lot. Because greedy OPEC folks think they have us over a barrel economically. They think they can go on savagely raping our economy. WRONG!!!! s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2018-08302.pdf