Trump names his personal criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general

President-elect Donald Trump named his personal criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as deputy attorney general. “I am pleased to announce that Todd Blanche will serve as Deputy Attorney General in my Administration. Todd is an excellent attorney who will be a crucial leader in the Justice Department, fixing what has been a broken System of Justice … Read more

Trial set for U.K. suspect accused of killing 3 girls at Taylor Swift dance class – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A teen charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England this summer is scheduled to go on trial early next year, a judge said Wednesday. Axel Rudakubana, 18, will face trial Jan. 20 … Read more

Police on high alert for France-Israel soccer match after violence in Amsterdam

A heavy police presence but few visiting fans are expected when France hosts Israel in Nations League soccer on Thursday, a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam in connection with an Israeli team’s visit. French police chief Laurent Nuñez said 4,000 police officers and security staff will be deployed around the Stade de France, with another 1,500 … Read more

What the Mike Huckabee pick could signal for the West Bank

What the Mike Huckabee pick could signal for the West Bank – CBS News Watch CBS News The West Bank has seen escalating violence since Oct. 7, with Israeli soldiers pursuing militants in residential areas and Jewish settlers mounting attacks on Palestinians in land grabs. Elizabeth Palmer looks at what President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory … Read more