Paul Manafort: Trump ex-aide lied to prosecutors, judge rules
Craig TaylorPaul Manafort “made multiple false statements” to the special counsel and others, a US judge rules. BBC News – US & Canada
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El Chapo trial: Mexican drug lord Joaquín Guzmán found guilty
Mexican kingpin Joaquín Guzmán was accused of being behind the biggest supplier of drugs to the US. BBC News – US & Canada
Gold Prices May Fall If The US Government Avoids Another Shutdown
jordonc ✅After a bullish few days, it seems that Gold prices may drop if the Government avoids another shutdown. The most recent shutdown, which was the longest in US history, began in mid-December, when Trump rejected a spending package approved by congressional Republicans and said he wanted $5.7bn to construct a wall on the US/Mexican border….
US shutdown looms as border talks stall ahead of deadline
Negotiators hoping to hit a Friday deadline disagree on issues including money for a border wall. BBC News – US & Canada
Elizabeth Warren formally launches 2020 White House bid
Mr Trump’s campaign team responds by calling her a fraud and saying her ideas are socialist. BBC News – US & Canada
Jeff Bezos: AMI defends position on Amazon founder
AMI, owner of a US magazine accused of blackmail by Amazon’s founder, says it acted in good faith. BBC News – US & Canada