- WATCH: 'Homeland' star Mandy Patinkin on 'Powerhouse Politics'Patinkin talks to ABC News' Jonathan Karl and Rick Klein on this week's "Powerhouse Politics" podcast.... Read more »
- WATCH: 'Homeland' star Mandy Patinkin on 'Powerhouse Politics'Patinkin talks to ABC News' Jonathan Karl and Rick Klein on this week's "Powerhouse Politics" podcast.... Read more »
- WATCH: Trump suggests his VA secretary nominee step asideDr. Ronny Jackson's confirmation hearing Wednesday has been postponed.... Read more »
- WATCH: Trump suggests his VA secretary nominee step asideDr. Ronny Jackson's confirmation hearing Wednesday has been postponed.... Read more »
- Confirmation hearing for Trump VA secretary nominee postponed after questions raisedRonny Jackson has served as Trump's White House physician.... Read more »
- Trump suggests Ronny Jackson withdraw VA nomination amid allegations of misconductDr. Ronny Jackson's confirmation hearing Wednesday has been postponed.... Read more »
- Pruitt declined White House offer to help prep for congressional questionsPruitt is scheduled to face congressional questions Thursday.... Read more »
- US Supreme Court hears Texas gerrymandering caseThe Supreme Court case involves Texas' congressional maps.... Read more »
- Trump Throws Ronny Jackson Under the BusHours after news of allegations of misconduct emerged against Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, the White House physician and President Trump’s pick to be the next secretary of veterans affairs, the president had a bizarre commentary to offer.“I told... Read more »
- The Negligent Nomination of Ronny JacksonFor the third time in four months, Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson is at the center of a surprising report.The first time came in January, when Jackson, the White House physician, announced that President Trump was in excellent physical... Read more »
- Democrats Hope For Another Upset in ArizonaDemocrats’ recent winning streak in special elections might be coming to an end with Tuesday’s contest in Arizona’s 8th congressional district. But the party still plans to count it as a victory.Two women, Democrat Hiral Tipirneni, a cancer-research... Read more »
- Why Is a Liberal LGBT Activist One of Trump's Nominees?Social conservatives love them some Donald Trump. The reason is hardly a mystery. Despite the swirling tales of porn stars and Playboy bunnies, Russian hookers and general degeneracy, this president has delivered on some key issues for traditional-values... Read more »
- The Cowardice of Covering for Too-Violent CopsLast May, a 16-year-old without a driver’s license was steering his parents’ sedan down a street in Carteret, New Jersey, when a police car pulled behind him with its lights flashing. The young man, who wasn’t wearing his... Read more »
- Mike Pompeo Barely Avoids an Unprecedented ReproachNever in its 202-year history had the Senate Foreign Relations Committee given a public thumbs-down to a presidential nominee for secretary of state.Until a few minutes before the panel met late Monday afternoon, it looked like CIA Director... Read more »
- The Atlantic Politics & Policy Daily: Macron America Great AgainToday in 5 Lines After a 34-hour manhunt, authorities said the suspect in a deadly shooting at a Waffle House in Nashville, Tennessee, was taken into custody. Travis Reinking is accused of killing four people at the restaurant early... Read more »
- Kellyanne Conway's Double StandardKellyanne Conway has become a media legend for her snowblower method of dissimulation: scoop up everything and hurl it into the air, with no concern for where the stuff lands. So it was perhaps not surprising that when... Read more »
- How America Broke the Presidency“Many of the responsibilities that vex Trump are ones that were not part of the job’s original design,” writes The Atlantic contributing writer and co-host of CBS This Morning, John Dickerson. In his May cover article, "The Hardest... Read more »
- Trump Hints That Ronny Jackson Might Withdraw V.A. Nomination Amid CriticismThe Senate Veterans Affairs Committee is examining multiple claims against President Trump’s nominee to head the Veterans Affairs Department.... Read more »
- Ms. Kardashian Goes to WashingtonKourtney Kardashian will speak at a closed briefing about the need for regulatory reform of the cosmetics industry.... Read more »
- Supreme Court Upholds Procedure That’s Said to Combat ‘Patent Trolls’The justices ruled that the proceedings, which opponents say usurp the role of the federal courts, were a permissible way for the agency that administers patents to fix its mistakes.... Read more »
- Shrugging Off Trump Scandals, Evangelicals Look to Rescue G.O.P.In what has been described as its largest midterm mobilization ever, the Christian conservative movement is looking past the president’s behavior and toward November.... Read more »
- Trump Signals Openness to a ‘New Deal’ to Constrain IranAs he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron of France, President Trump also expressed hope for a nuclear agreement with North Korea and called Kim Jong-un “very honorable.”... Read more »
- Supreme Court Weighs Claims That Texas Voting Maps Discriminate Against MinoritiesThe court heard arguments in a long and winding case about whether congressional and state legislative districts were drawn to discriminate.... Read more »
- E.P.A. Announces a New Rule. One Likely Effect: Less Science in Policymaking.The agency plans to publish a new regulation Tuesday that would restrict the kinds of scientific studies the agency can use when it develops policies.... Read more »
- Supreme Court Bars Human Rights Suits Against Foreign CorporationsJustice Anthony M. Kennedy said such suits should require explicit congressional authorization, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor countering that the court had created a double standard for corporations.... Read more »
- Trump administration plans to nominate Harry Harris as South Korea envoy: sourcesWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration plans to nominate Admiral Harry Harris, the head of the U.S. Pacific Command who has already been nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Australia, to fill the long-vacant post of... Read more »
- Trump on Twitter (April 24) - Arizona, Trudeau, MacronThe following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS. ... Read more »
- Trump opens door for Jackson to pull out as nominee for veterans jobWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday left open the possibility that his doctor, Ronny Jackson, would withdraw as his pick to lead the Veterans Affairs department after allegations stalled his Senate confirmation hearing. ... Read more »
- Trump's travel ban faces U.S. Supreme Court showdownWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first big showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court over President Donald Trump's immigration policies is set for Wednesday when the justices hear a challenge to the lawfulness of his travel ban targeting people from... Read more »
- Senate committee paves way for Pompeo to become top U.S. diplomatWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee approved the nomination of President Donald Trump's choice for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, on Monday after a Republican senator who had been opposed threw his support behind the CIA director... Read more »
- Senate panel postpones hearing for VA nominee: Washington PostWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee has postponed a confirmation hearing set for this week for President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of veterans affairs, Ronny Jackson, the Washington Post reported on Monday. ... Read more »
- Illinois' vendor lifeline at risk as interest payments lagCHICAGO (Reuters) - Illinois' inability to pay interest penalties on overdue state bills could sink a program that allows unpaid vendors to obtain immediate cash and keep essential state services flowing, private lenders participating in the program said... Read more »
- Pruitt's spending on security sweep draws fresh fire from lawmakersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt's spending came under scrutiny again on Monday as congressional Democrats said a sweep last year for listening devices in his office was poorly done and the contractor improperly... Read more »
- Liberal MP accused of sexual assault issues public defence on TwitterA Liberal MP accused of sexual assault in Halifax on Saturday has released a statement saying he was linked to the incident... Read more »
- RCMP knew about Atwal's invitation earlier than previously revealedThe Royal Canadian Mounted Police were aware far earlier than previously revealed that a man once convicted of attempted murder had been... Read more »
- 'We cannot live in fear': Trudeau reacts to deadly Toronto van attackPrime Minister Justin Trudeau sought to reassure Canadians on Tuesday that the deadly van attack in Toronto has no connection to national... Read more »
- Conservatives demand feds act to halt illegal border crossingsConservative MPs are calling on the federal government to take “immediate action” to halt illegal border crossings, describing the flow of asylum... Read more »
- Toronto van attack suspect Alek Minassian was quickly in and out of Canadian Forces last fallAlek Minassian, the suspect in Monday's van attack in Toronto, joined the Canadian Forces last August and turned up for basic training... Read more »
- Federal government not doing enough to manage risk of fish farms, environmental watchdog saysThe federal government isn't doing enough to manage the risks associated with salmon farming, the federal environment commissioner says in her spring... Read more »
- Quebec will grant French painting heritage status, bringing saga to an endQuebec Culture Minister Marie Montpetit announced Monday the province has issued a notice of intent to have Saint Jerome Hears the Trumpet... Read more »
- Atlantic seniors among hardest hit by suspended income supplementsThousands of seniors had monthly benefits suspended last year when the Canada Revenue Agency didn't process their tax returns on time.... Read more »
- Donald Trump Just Suggested To His Own Veterans Affairs Nominee That He Drop OutPresident Donald Trump suggested that his own Veterans Affairs nominee, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, drop out, arguing that the Senate confirmation process is “too ugly and disgusting.” Speaking at a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump... Read more »
- Republican Candidates Want to Focus on the Economy. But Donald Trump Keeps Getting in the WayRepublicans running in Congressional elections this year just want to talk about the economy. But they have one glaring obstacle: their own President. As GOP lawmakers gear up for the midterm elections, both candidates and outside groups have already... Read more »
- President Trump’s Pick to Lead the VA Hit With Claims of Inappropriate Behavior and Over-Prescription of Drugs(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s pick to be Veterans Affairs secretary is facing late-surfacing allegations about inappropriate behavior on the job and over-prescribing prescription drugs, forcing a delay in his confirmation hearing. The hearing for Ronny Jackson had been... Read more »
- President Trump Was Asked About Pardoning His Lawyer. He Called It a ‘Stupid Question’President Donald Trump refused to answer whether he would pardon his personal attorney, calling it a “stupid question.” Sitting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Tuesday, Trump was asked if he would consider pardoning Michael... Read more »
- Why Clinton Veteran Rahm Emanuel Is Warning Democrats Against Running on Impeaching President TrumpChicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has a warning for Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterm elections: don’t run on the idea of impeaching President Donald Trump. “This is a serious legal and constitutional, not political, issue,” Emanuel a veteran of... Read more »
- Dana Carvey Pays Tribute to Barbara Bush and Recalls How His Impersonations Led to Friendship With the BushesDana Carvey paid tribute to George and Barbara Bush following the former First Lady’s death last week, describing how his comedic impersonations led to a friendship of over two decades. The comedian, who satirized George H.W. Bush on Saturday... Read more »
- Does Rand Paul’s Playbook Work?It starts with a complaint. A vote that most Republicans would consider routine is actually a violation of important principles. So then a threat is made; a lengthy filibuster on the Senate floor might be launched. Then, at... Read more »
- The New CDC Director Is Being Paid Nearly Twice as Much as His Predecessor(NEW YORK) — The new head of the nation’s top public health agency is getting paid nearly twice what his predecessor made and far more than other past directors, government officials confirmed. Dr. Robert Redfield Jr., 66, has long... Read more »
- 'I Want To Serve': Air Force Applicant Takes On President Trump's Transgender BanBeing ready to serve the military is "not about what you look like under that uniform," says Nicholas Talbott. He is suing to fight President Trump's virtual ban on transgender service members.(Image credit: Martha Bebinger/WBUR)... Read more »
- Supreme Court Holds Foreign Corporations Cannot Be Held Liable For Terrorism ClaimsIn a 5-4 decision, the court's conservatives effectively ended all human rights lawsuits against overseas corporations tied to terrorism and the United States.(Image credit: David Silverman/Getty Images)... Read more »
- Stranger Than Fiction: Reality Catches Up To 'The Americans'The popular TV drama is in its final season.(Image credit: Patrick Harbron/FX)... Read more »
- Trump-Macron Friendship Can't Mask Stark Differences On Iran, Syria And TradeWhile French President Emmanuel Macron is in Washington, D.C., for a state visit, he and President Trump held a joint press conference Tuesday that was dominated by talk of Syria and Iran.(Image credit: Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images)... Read more »
- Democrats Push For Internal Documents On 2020 Census Citizenship QuestionMore lawmakers are calling for a subpoena to force the Census Bureau and Commerce Department to release documents about the controversial citizenship question before an upcoming hearing.(Image credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)... Read more »
- President Trump Opens Door For VA Nominee To Drop Out, Says It's 'His Decision'Leaders of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee have asked the White House for additional documents related to Ronny Jackson's time as White House physician. (Image credit: Alex Brandon/AP)... Read more »
- Pompeo Expected To Head State, Jackson Not Likely To Be VA ChiefDavid Greene talks to Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota about the upcoming vote on CIA Director Mike Pompeo to be secretary of State and the nomination of Dr. Ronny Jackson to head the VA.... Read more »
- Morning News Brief: Macron U.S. VisitPresident Trump and French President Macron on Tuesday will take part in bilateral meetings and hold a joint news conference. Later there will be a state dinner.... Read more »
- First State Dinner: A Chance For Melania Trump To Put Her Stamp On The White HouseState dinners are a chance for first ladies to express their tastes and make a statement. But historically these diplomatic dinners have had their share of mishaps.(Image credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)... Read more »
- Caravan of migrants near U.S. as Trump vows prosecutionA caravan of hundreds of Central Americans migrants fleeing from gang violence in their home countries is getting closer to the U.S.... Read more »
- NRA fund raises record $2.4M in month after Parkland shootingThe total is $1.5 million more than the organization raised during the same time period in 2017.... Read more »
- Scammers are targeting 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund recipientsWhen they get first responders on the phone, the crooks claim to be double checking information on behalf of the compensation fund.... Read more »
- Sessions declines to recuse himself from probe into Trump lawyerAttorney General Sessions has decided against recusing himself from the investigation into President Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen.... Read more »
- Watch Melania's latest awkward handholding moment with TrumpThe First Lady is showing her hand — again.... Read more »
- State panel recommends judge's firing after DWI, antics in courtALBANY - An upstate judge with a history of boozy behavior and misconduct is on the verge of losing her job.... Read more »
- Brooklyn pol Simcha Felder decides to stay with RepublicansA Brooklyn state senator who could have helped flip the Senate to the Democrats has decided to stay with the Republicans.... Read more »
- Cuomo donor cleared of criminal bid-rigging chargeNicolla has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in their corruption trials involving a former SUNY Polytechnic president.... Read more »
- The Grand Jury's Key Role in the Trump-Russia Investigation ExplainedA secretive grand jury of anonymous Americans is playing a key role in the Russia investigation. WSJ's Shelby Holliday explains.... Read more »
- The Tech Arms Race Driving the U.S.-China Trade Dispute“Made in China 2025” is Beijing’s industrial plan to dominate high-tech industries including robotics, aerospace and computer chips. The Trump administration argues China is using the plan to give its tech companies unfair advantage over foreign rivals. But... Read more »
- Syria Airstrikes: Video FootageU.S., British and French forces struck sites associated with Syria’s chemical-weapons capabilities on Friday. Video footage shows the missile launches and resulting damage. Above, a Syrian soldier films the damage. Photo: AFP/Getty... Read more »
- Mark Zuckerberg's Testimony Before Congress: The HighlightsFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was questioned for almost 10 hours by senators and representatives over the company's privacy policies. Here are some of the important moments. Photo: EPA/AFP... Read more »
- Mark Zuckerberg’s Five Hour Face-Off With Congress in Five MinutesFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before lawmakers on Capitol Hill for roughly five hours Tuesday. Here are the highlights in around five minutes. Photo: EPA... Read more »
- Trump Calls Cohen Raids a 'Witch Hunt'On Monday President Trump called the raids at the office of his lawyer, Michael Cohen, a "disgrace" and a "witch hunt" and discussed the possibility of firing special counsel Robert Mueller. Photo: Getty.... Read more »
- Politicians in Cars (and Trucks) Getting VotesFor dozens of political candidates this year, campaign ads showing them behind the wheel of a car or truck is the easy road to relatability. Photo: Dean Phillips for Congress... Read more »
- Three Ways Washington Is Weighing Down the MarketsFears about a trade war with China, the prospect of new tech rules and Trump's attacks on Amazon are dragging on the markets, outweighing optimism about tax cuts and deregulation. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains.... Read more »
- Hmmm: Sessions won’t recuse himself from Michael Cohen investigationIt’s fun watching the insta-interpretations of this move, some diametrically opposed, pour in on Twitter. Apparently it’s proof that either (a) Sessions is in the tank for Trump, insisting on remaining part of the Cohen probe so that... Read more »
- Today’s hot topics: Macron visit, NYT corrects, confirmation follies, Armenia unrest, and more!Today on The Ed Morrissey Show (4 pm ET), we have another great lineup for the news of the day! The show will be streamed on Hot Air’s Facebook page and embedded here and on the show page for... Read more »
- Breaking: UK judge denies parents request to take son to Italy for medical treatmentRemember the Charlie Gard case? Parents of the young child had to watch the National Health Service in the United Kingdom allow him to die after refusing to allow the child to leave the country for experimental treatment.... Read more »
- Midwestern Democrats to DNC: Stop with the collusion narrative alreadyMidwestern Democrats are concerned the national party’s focus on Trump and collusion with Russia is going to hurt them in 2018. Buzzfeed reports some Democratic strategists think the DNC should lay off the topic: “The DNC is doing a... Read more »
- Maryland GOP Governor Larry Hogan doesn’t care about your blue waveSo is there a “blue wave” coming in November? It’s still far too early to say and the forecasts of the Democrats may prove to be overly optimistic, but Republicans around the country are still acting nervous. There’s... Read more »
- Trump: Kim Jong-un “very honorable,” Cohen pardon query a “stupid question”Lots of stuff to unpack from Donald Trump’s meeting with Emmanuel Macron, but let’s start with the Michael Cohen query from ABC’s Jon Karl: Stupid question to ask or stupid question to answer? The latter is most certainly the... Read more »
- NYT correction: Actually, Palestinians paying terrorists’ families isn’t a far-right conspiracy theoryIsrael’s consul general in New York calls it the correction of the year. Still eight months to go but it’s hard to imagine it’ll be topped. Honestly, this is worse than Vox’s infamous “Gaza bridge” thought-fart. It seems, after diligent... Read more »
- Kevin Williamson: How journalism works at New York magazineLast Friday I wrote about Kevin Williamson’s brief stint at the Atlantic. His hiring was announced March 22nd and he was fired on April 5th after a concerted social media campaign to oust him over his views on... Read more »
- China uses nationwide ‘scoring’ system to keep millions of people with ‘low scores’ from travelingThe Chinese government has started using its “personal score” system to bar citizens with low scores from traveling. China says that it is trying to “purify” society by rewarding the trustworthy and punishing those it deems as untrustworthy. According to CBS... Read more »
- Trump gives his VA nominee Ronny Jackson option to drop out of confirmation processPresident Donald Trump’s nominee for the secretary post of Veterans Affairs, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, has faced serious questions about both his qualifications and his conduct this week. Now the president says it’s up to Jackson to decide whether he... Read more »
- Texas Border Patrol agents thwart human smugglers; discover dozens in stash houseCustoms and Border Protection arrested a tractor-trailer driver and his passenger, both U.S. citizens, who tried to smuggle nearly 60 illegal immigrants into the U.S. at the Border Patrol Checkpoint in Laredo, according to a news release. How were... Read more »
- Restaurant flags honor fallen officers. City says they violate code. Owner issues defiant response.Michigan restaurant owner Johnny Brann has adopted the practice of hanging flags outside his Grand Rapids establishment in honor of police officers and military personnel killed in the line of duty, WZZM-TV reported. Image source: WZZM-TV video screenshot But city... Read more »
- Bernie Sanders to introduce bill that would guarantee every American a job, salary and health careSen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), America’s foremost progressive lawmaker, announced a plan Monday that would guarantee a job and salary to any American “who wants or needs one.” The move would bring a fringe liberal idea into the fold... Read more »
- Here’s what you need to know about the romaine lettuce E. coli outbreakThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that certain strains of romaine lettuce are contaminated with E. coli. Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself safe. How large is the outbreak? The CDC reported that there have... Read more »
- Medical marijuana patient jailed for 10 days after he tests positive for THCA Pennsylvania man who uses medical marijuana for several health conditions spent 10 days in jail after testing positive for the drug, KDKA-TV reported. What happened? Common Pleas Court Judge Mark V. Tranquilli ordered Sampson Bailey Jr. to take a... Read more »
- NRA breaks 15-year fundraising record in weeks after Parkland massacreJust weeks after the Parkland, Florida, mass killing, the National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund raised $2.4 million during the month of March — which is a massive increase year over year as well as month-to-month. What are the... Read more »
- NY man mistaken for violent suspect, swarmed by cops because he wore a MAGA hatA New York man’s “Make America Great Again” hat caused him to be mistakenly identified as the suspect in a violent crime Monday, WCBS-TV reported. Harold Augustus, a supporter of President Donald Trump, was identified by some witnesses as... Read more »
- George H.W. Bush's socks gifted by man with Down syndromeThe former president's tribute to his late wife's commitment to literacy was possible because of a young man with Down syndrome... Read more »
- Trump's nominee to run Veterans' Affairs hits snag in CongressThe VA Committee is reviewing accusations against Jackson involving improperly dispensing meds and excessive drinking on the job. Trump said he told Jackson, "What do you need this for?"... Read more »
- Trump calls Kim Jong Un "very honorable"The two leaders are set to discuss diplomatic and international issues including trade and the environment... Read more »
- Harry Harris likely to be nominated U.S. ambassador to South Korea, rather than AustraliaHarris is the outgoing commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific... Read more »
- Trump suggests it's Ronny Jackson's call to stay on as VA nomineeThe president commented on allegations leveled at his next pick to lead the embattled Department of Veterans Affairs... Read more »
- Trump brushes off Macron's suit in Oval OfficeTrump said he and French President Emmanuel Macron have a "very special relationship"... Read more »
- Melania Trump's hat has the internet comparing her to BeyoncéAs Queen Bey puts it, "Paparazzi, catch her fly, and her cocky fresh"... Read more »
- Trump welcomes Macron to the White HouseBoth leaders also sent prayers to the Bush family after the hospitalization of George H.W. Bush, and also condemned the Toronto van attack Monday... Read more »
- Trump and Macron to tussle over trade, Iran nuclear dealPresident Trump will host his first state dinner tonight for French President Emmanuel Macron. When the two world leaders meet today, Macron will try to convince Mr. Trump to stay in the Iran nuclear deal. Major Garrett reports.... Read more »
- VA secretary nominee faces "hostile work environment" allegationsRonny Jackson, President Trump's nominee to lead the Veterans Affairs, faces obstacles ahead of his confirmation hearing. Potentially damaging allegations emerged about his time as White House doctor. Ed O'Keefe reports.... Read more »
- George H.W. Bush hospitalized after wife's funeralFormer President George H.W. Bush is in a Houston hospital, one week after the death of his wife, Barbara. A family spokesman says the 93-year-old contracted an "infection that spread to his blood" but is "responding to treatments... Read more »
- Barbara Bush Is Gone -- As Are, Unfortunately, Some Bush-Era TraitsThe funeral service for Barbara Bush was an "end to an era" in more than once sense. For attendees, honouring the life of a remarkable women. And for America, a time to mourn the passing of a better... Read more »
- They Say That Breaking Up Is Hard To Do -- Unless It's Breaking California Into More Than TwoFour years ago, venture capitalist Tim Draper fell short on an initiative to divide California into six smaller states. He's at it again in 2018, this time with a less ambitious "Cal 3" ballot measure that would trisect... Read more »
- Paul Ryan's Underappreciated LegacyPaul Ryan entered the arena, fought the good fight and made an enormous difference... Read more »
- Back To Tax Reform: What The Polls Say NowSome recent polls show support for the new tax law inching up, but overall opinion remains more negative than positive. How much will the new tax law or taxes in general matter to voters this November?... Read more »
- Questioning The Equal Pay Day NarrativeThis Tuesday, don’t fall for the misleading Equal Pay Day narrative. Women don’t pay a nearly 20 percent tax in the workplace just because they are women.... Read more »
- Impeachment's Not Off The Table, Even If The Numbers Don't Add UpIn May 2006, with her party close to retaking Congress, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi declared presidential impeachment "off the table". In 2018, Pelosi faces much different dynamics: a good one-third of her caucus welcomes the fight, plus... Read more »
- While Pelosi Stars In Republican Ads, Does Fate Have Another Plan For Her?When Nancy Pelosi recently celebrated a birthday, it marked a chance for her to surprise the world by taking herself out of the running for House Democratic leadership is 2019. Pelosi, it seems, isn't going anywhere. Why should... Read more »
- Why Didn't President Obama Close The Wage Gap?Organizers of “Equal Pay Day” want the public to believe that the gap between men and women's earnings would be erased if only we had political leaders fully committed to women's equality and the right laws on the... Read more »
- Why We Are Failing To Win The Arguments For Free SpeechWe are losing the battle for free speech on campuses. There are three main reasons for that and because we are not using free speech wisely. We would rather feel self-righteous and morally superior rather than respectfully challenge other... Read more »
- ‘Stupid question’: Trump curtly dismisses a reporter’s question about pardoning Michael CohenWith French President Emmanuel Macron seated beside him in the Oval Office, President Trump seemed at ease Tuesday as he parried questions from reporters, many focusing on the Iran nuclear deal, over which Trump and Macron are at... Read more »
- White House press secretary pressed to explain what Trump meant by a ‘breeding concept’White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders sought Monday to dismiss criticism of President Trump’s use of the words “breeding concept” in a tweet last week in which he railed against “sanctuary” laws in California that protect undocumented... Read more »
- Romney forced into primary for Utah Senate seatMitt Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential nominee now seeking a Senate seat in Utah, was dealt a setback Saturday after his party's delegates denied him their nomination, forcing him into a June 26 primary. Romney, whose bid for the... Read more »
- ‘The first lady of the greatest generation’: Barbara Bush honored for her humor and warmth at funeral in HoustonFormer first lady Barbara Bush was remembered by family and friends as a symbol of authenticity and grace during a private funeral Saturday in Houston, where more than 1,000 guests were in attendance, including four former presidents and three former first... Read more »
- Trump lashes out at New York Times over Michael Cohen coverage, vows his attorney won’t ‘flip’PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump vowed Saturday that his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, will not “flip” and cooperate against him in the special counsel investigation into his campaign's connections to Russia, attacking a New York Times story... Read more »
- Will courts let the Trump administration put a citizenship question on the census?Each week, the “Can He Do That?” podcast explores critical questions about what today’s news means for our nation and its highest office. Listen here. When it comes to divisive national controversies, the U.S. census isn’t often high on the... Read more »
- Wealthy donors spend millions to boost top super PAC supporting Senate Democrats, filings showWealthy Democratic donors are showing their muscle, as their seven-figure checks helped the top Senate Democratic super PAC post its best fundraising haul of the 2018 cycle last month, new federal filings show. Of the $14 million raised in March... Read more »
- John Bolton begins to shape National Security Council staffPALM BEACH, Fla. — John Bolton, the new national security adviser to President Trump, is moving quickly to shape his team, naming a top Commerce Department official, Mira R. Ricardel, as his deputy on Friday, the White House... Read more »
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- Promiscuous monkeys discovered mating with other species...Promiscuous monkeys discovered mating with other species... (Second column, 24th story, link) Advertise here... Read more »
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- Members of Congress Who Questioned Zuckerberg Had Received $641,685 From FB...Members of Congress Who Questioned Zuckerberg Had Received $641,685 From FB... (Second column, 18th story, link) Related stories:Looming 'Privacy Regulations' May Strengthen... Read more »
- Donald Trump Stands By VA Secretary Nominee Ronny Jackson But Hints At ExitTrump called the allegations against Jackson "abuse."... Read more »
- U.S. Agencies Fueled A National Increase In Anti-Muslim Incidents: ReportAgencies including Customs and Border Patrol instigated 35 percent of anti-Muslim incidents recorded in 2017.... Read more »
- Trump Picks 'Dandruff' Off Emmanuel Macron: 'We Have To Make Him Perfect'The French president chuckled awkwardly during the bizarre moment.... Read more »
- Scott Pruitt Proposes ‘Transparency’ Rule To Limit The EPA’s Use Of Public Health StudiesThe regulation, ironically drafted in secret, comes as Republican support for the embattled administrator wanes.... Read more »
- What You Need To Know About The Special Election In ArizonaDemocrat Hiral Tipirneni's race against Republican Debbie Lesko has been surprisingly close.... Read more »
- 'Tree Hugger' Donald Trump Gets Mauled On Twitter Over Planting Ceremony"Apparently Macron didn’t realize that Trump hates all things nature, including trees."... Read more »
- Greyhound Is Choosing To Let Border Patrol Demand Its Passengers' PapersThe company says it's following the law. The ACLU says it's consenting to warrantless searches it could refuse.... Read more »
- Trump Reportedly Uses Private Cell Phone More Often Amid Kelly's Waning Influence“This is potentially a gold mine of intelligence," James Clapper said.... Read more »
- Flight Records Disprove Trump's Claim About 'Pee Tape' Weekend WhereaboutsThe president insisted he didn't spend a night in Moscow. Records show he did.... Read more »
- Senate Delays Confirmation Hearings For White House Doctor Ronny JacksonThe postponement appears to be related to questions about qualifications and past conduct.... Read more »
- Arizona Congresswoman Alleges Sexual Abuse By High School CoachRep. Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) says her track coach pressured her to have sex with him. He denies the accusation.... Read more »
- Corbyn anti-Semitism meeting 'disappointing', Jewish leaders sayJewish leaders say the Labour leader did not agree to any of its suggested "concrete actions".... Read more »
- Mark Drakeford in Welsh Labour bid to replace Carwyn JonesCardiff West AM Mark Drakeford says he "wants to make sure that there is a choice in this election".... Read more »
- Brexit: May's 'customs partnership' idea cretinous, says Rees-MoggThe leading Tory Brexiteer also accuses the prime minister of lacking "enthusiasm" for Brexit.... Read more »
- Reality CheckSuffragist Millicent Fawcett has become the first woman to be memorialised in statue form in Parliament Square.... Read more »
- Ex-PM's adviser on 'hostile environment' policyDavid Cameron's former strategist says the government should have responded differently to the Windrush row.... Read more »
- Welsh and UK governments agree Brexit bill dealThe UK and Welsh governments reach agreement over the long-running Brexit "power-grab" row.... Read more »
- No Scots Brexit powers deal despite UK-Welsh agreementA "key sticking point" remains between Scottish and UK ministers despite the Welsh striking a deal over Brexit.... Read more »
- Millicent Fawcett: First woman statue on Parliament SquareLess than 3% of statues in the UK are of women. Why has Millicent Fawcett now got one?... Read more »
- 'Facebook in PR crisis mode', says academic at heart of rowDr Kogan also accused Cambridge Analytica boss Alexander Nix of fabrication.... Read more »
- Should there be the same legal protection for the Welsh language as for race or religion?Plaid Cymru bids for a new law after a Sunday Times article where columnist Rod Liddle mocked the nation.... Read more »
- Women Against State Pension Inequality group campaignCampaigners explain their grievances about the changes and its effect on their life and finances.... Read more »
- Corbyn's anti-Semitism promises 'fell short'Jewish leaders say Jeremy Corbyn's proposals to wipe out anti-Semitism in Labour "fell short of the minimum level of action".... Read more »
- Foreign Office boss sorry for 'Golden Mosque' gaffeA top official at the Foreign Office has been forced to apologise after confusing one of the world's most revered Sikh temples with a mosque.... Read more »
- Peers thwarting Brexit could 'burn down' the LordsPeers are "playing with fire" by trying to thwart Brexit and could end up "burning down" the House of Lords, Jacob Rees-Mogg has warned.... Read more »
- Government gives green light to GKN takeoverThe Government has given the green light to Melrose's £8.1bn takeover of British engineering giant GKN after finding there were no national security grounds for intervening in the deal.... Read more »
- MP shares 'heartbreaking' new Windrush casesThe Home Office has come under fresh pressure over the Windrush scandal after an MP shared a number of "heartbreaking" new cases he has received.... Read more »
- Suffragist first woman to have Parliament Square statueSuffragist leader Millicent Fawcett has been immortalised outside Parliament - the first statue of a woman in Parliament Square.... Read more »
- Firm at heart of Facebook data row: 'We're no villain'Cambridge Analytica has responded furiously to coverage of the Facebook data scandal - claiming reports in the media have portrayed the firm as "some Bond villain".... Read more »
- Budget deficit at lowest level since 2006/7The Chancellor has beaten his budget deficit target of £45.2bn for the last financial year, according to official figures which also show one measure in surplus for the first time in 16 years.... Read more »
- Calls mount to deselect 'fantasist' Labour candidateLabour is under pressure to deselect a candidate it has picked for a crucial swing seat at the next general election.... Read more »
- Food bank use soaring under Universal CreditRent arrears, evictions and food bank use are soaring in areas where Universal Credit has been rolled out, new figures have revealed.... Read more »
- Sexxxy Emmanuel Macron Snuggles Donald Trump So Melania And America Don’t Have ToAny excuse to touch his Emmanuel. YAY, Donald Trump’s dashing boyfriend is in town! They say French President Emmanuel Macron is the “Trump whisperer” and oh boy, they are right! This state visit hasn’t been as weird as when... Read more »
- Hey, Maybe These ‘Sovereign Citizens’ Might Be, You Know, Dangerous?Maybe don’t give the White House intruder guy his guns back? Now that police have arrested Travis Reinking, the suspect in the murders of four people at a Waffle House near Nashville, we may be a little closer to... Read more »
- Mike Pompeo, Trump’s Sec State Nominee, Would Like His Jesus-Times Apocalypse NOWDirty. Mike Pompeo loves the Lord. He also wants to be Secretary of State. Generally speaking, this should not be an issue. However, in Pompeo’s case, it’s looking as though his religious views and favored mode of expressing said... Read more »
- Gee, Do You Think Scott Pruitt Might Be In Some Trouble? Who Can Ever Say.Do I hear banjo music? It’s Scott Pruitt’s swamp, and we’re all just swimming in it. We really need to stop predicting Pruitt’s imminent departure — obviously this guy could shoot a puppy in front of the White House,... Read more »
- Betsy DeVos Just Solved Discrimination In Schools! By Axing All Investigations Into Discrimination In SchoolsHow to turn a 13-year-old kid into a delinquent: Treat her like one. The reign of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education is already making public schools a lot more efficient, just as she promised. For one thing, the... Read more »
- PRETTY SURE Trump Was In Moscow Long Enough For Dinner And A Pee ShowLet’s talk about the one of the stupidest lies Donald Trump has ever told! When Devin Nunes allegedly and unceremoniously leaked James Comey’s memos to Fox News within 30 minutes of receiving them from DOJ, we didn’t learn a... Read more »
- Dr. Ronny Jackson’s VA Confirmation ‘Delayed’ Even After He Assures Senate It’s Not FatHe was really looking forward to his very own travel scandal, too Looks like big trouble for the nomination of Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Ronny Spaceman Jackson. Last night, the Washington Post... Read more »
- Manafort and Gates were already interviewed by the FBI before they were hired by Trump campaignBefore he came on board as first an adviser, then the chairman of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, Paul Manafort had at least two meetings with the FBI. The documents filed late Monday by prosecutors in the office of special... Read more »
- This Afghanistan vet spent his 40th birthday in Mexico, but only because he was deported thereU.S. military veteran Miguel Perez, Jr. spent his 40th birthday in Mexico, not because it was a trip of his own choosing, but because he was deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month. Perez had been detained since 2016, after... Read more »
- Midday open thread: Criminals and invisibles, children's menus, and a media failure● Today’s comic is Identity politics by Jen Sorensen: ● Children's menus in the 20th century. ● Travis Reinking is what happens when black people are "criminals" and white people are allowed to be invisible. ● "It's over": How the Wikileaks emails were handled in the media. Logically, if emails... Read more »
- Trump blames Democrats for his disastrous unvetted Veterans Affairs nomineeNow that Donald Trump's seat-of-the-pants nomination of White House physician Ronny Jackson as Veterans Affairs chief has hit a bipartisan speed bump, Trump knows just who to blame. "The Democrats have become obstructionists," Trump groused Tuesday, during a bilateral news... Read more »
- Sessions refuses to recuse himself from Cohen investigationAttorney General Jefferson Sessions has decided that he will not recuse himself from the investigation into Donald Trump’s attorney and fixer, Michael Cohen. By staying involved in the Cohen probe, Sessions is entitled to briefings on the status of the investigation,... Read more »
- Comparing Trump's polling numbers to his predecessors' foretells big midterm losses for the GOPGallup released new polling this week showing the percentage of Americans who think Donald Trump deserves re-election, 37 percent, tracks almost identically to where Barack Obama (37 percent) and Bill Clinton (38 percent) stood at this point—and that's... Read more »
- Golfing while black becomes the latest reason to call police officers on black peopleEarlier this month, after two black men were arrested at a Starbucks in Philadelphia for waiting while black, Starbucks decided to close its stores nationwide on May 29 for an implicit bias training. While this may seem like a responsive approach,... Read more »
- House Republicans winging it, badly, on food stamp work requirement proposalCampaign Action House Republicans have coupled their cruel plans to kick people off of food assistance programs with a supposed solution—the expansion of an existing job training program in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The problem is that they... Read more »
- Trump's VA nomination in trouble as allegations of misconduct emergePresident Donald Trump pledged on Tuesday to stand behind his embattled pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, even as support on Capitol Hill eroded and Trump himself opened the door for Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson to... Read more »
- Trump says he'll let Ronny Jackson decide whether to seek confirmation as VA secretaryPresident Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that the confirmation process for his pick to be the next secretary of veterans affairs might not be worth the mounting scrutiny — but he said he would let Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson,... Read more »
- Trump defiant over Iran deal as deadline approachesPresident Donald Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani exchanged threats over the Iran nuclear deal Tuesday, with Trump warning that Tehran will face “big problems" if it restarts its nuclear program and Rouhani saying America will face "severe... Read more »
- Flipping Cohen against Trump may not be so easyGetting Michael Cohen to rat out President Donald Trump may not be as simple as it sounds.Although Trump’s detractors are rooting for Trump's personal attorney to “flip” on the president and cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller to... Read more »
- Legal Marijuana’s Big MomentA couple of weeks ago, John Boehner was dining at one of his favorite Washington haunts, Trattoria Alberto on Barracks Row, when in walked Earl Blumenauer, the Democrat from Oregon known as one of the most fervent advocates... Read more »
- Power Briefing: Trump and Macron ‘close to understanding each other’ on IranWE HEAR … That the rescissions package -- the budget cuts the White House and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy are pushing -- has shrunk to less than $30 billion, and will not see the light of day... Read more »
- House Republicans favored in Arizona special electionRepublicans expect to win Tuesday’s special House election in Arizona. But they aren’t expecting it to make them feel good.National Republicans have poured more than $1 million into a deep-red slice of the Phoenix suburbs to boost Debbie... Read more »
- Can This Millennial Mayor Make Universal Basic Income a Reality?Subscribe to Off Message on Apple Podcasts here. | Subscribe via Stitcher here.Out in Stockton, California, there’s an experiment underway in millennial-led government that’s trying to pull a city back from the brink using what is essentially privately... Read more »
- Pruitt scales back EPA’s use of scienceEnvironmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt announced Tuesday he would seek to bar the agency from relying on studies that don't publicly disclose all their data, a major policy change that has long been sought by conservatives that... Read more »
- 'Stupid question': Trump dismisses talk of pardoning Michael CohenPresident Donald Trump reacted negatively Tuesday to a question about whether he'd seek to pardon Michael Cohen, his longtime associate and attorney whose home and office were raided by FBI agents earlier this month.Asked by ABC’s Jon Karl... Read more »
- GOP food stamp plan falls shortHouse Republicans have proposed a massive expansion of an obscure job training program as a way to get millions of people off of food stamps — notching a welfare reform win as part of the farm bill.There’s just... Read more »
- Midwestern Democrats Want The National Party To Stop The Trump-Russia TalkJoshua Roberts / Reuters In battleground states in the middle of the country, some Democrats watched with frustration as their party grabbed headlines last week with a splashy new lawsuit alleging a vast conspiracy between President Donald... Read more »
- Inside The Divisive Fight Over How A Top Progressive Think Tank Handled Sexual HarassmentOne of Washington's leading liberal institutions grappled with a divisive internal battle over sexual harassment during and in the aftermath of the 2016 election, according to documents obtained by BuzzFeed News and interviews with 19 current and former... Read more »
- Top Democratic Contenders Want To Guarantee A Job For Every AmericanEric Thayer / Reuters Sens. Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, and Kirsten Gillibrand have all suggested they would support plans for the federal government to guarantee a job for every American, rapidly moving what was once a fringe,... Read more »
- Jake Tapper And The Virtue Of Taking Yourself SeriouslyJake Tapper Nurphoto / Getty Images Last month, the lawyer for a Russian businessman suing BuzzFeed over the Trump dossier paused in the middle of my deposition to reveal which, among the thousands of documents we’d turned over... Read more »
- She Tried To Report On Climate Change. Sinclair Told Her To Be More "Balanced."Sinclair Broadcast Group executives reprimanded and ultimately ousted a local news reporter who refused to seed doubt about man-made climate change and “balance” her stories in a more conservative direction.Her account, detailed in company documents she provided to... Read more »
- Bernie Forces Ask Clinton And Top Democrats To Recommit To Cutting SuperdelegatesAndrew Harnik / AP A top Bernie Sanders official is asking Democratic leaders, including Hillary Clinton, to sign a draft letter recommitting to vastly shrinking or effectively eliminating the party’s controversial “superdelegates” system — and ultimately changing... Read more »
- Trump Kept Saying He Didn't Stay Overnight In Moscow In 2013, According To Comey's Memos. But He Did.Kevin Lamarque / Reuters In two of James Comey's memos about his interactions with President Donald Trump, the former FBI director says that Trump made a point to tell him that he didn't stay overnight in Moscow... Read more »
- Cory Booker Wants The Social Justice Mantle On MarijuanaEric Thayer / Reuters Cory Booker brought his campaign to make legalized marijuana a centerpiece of the movements for social and racial justice to Al Sharpton’s annual convention, a notable venue ahead of the 2020 campaign.Marijuana, Booker... Read more »
- The Comey Memos Have Been Released. Here’s What He Said About Trump.President Trump and James Comey. Carlos Barria / Reuters In a series of memos documenting his interactions with President Donald Trump, former FBI director James Comey wrote that Trump had expressed repeated concerns about allegations against him, anger... Read more »
- The Top Democrat In The Senate Now Supports Decriminalizing CannabisJoshua Roberts / Reuters Sen. Chuck Schumer now supports decriminalizing cannabis.Schumer, the Senate's top Democrat, has crafted a broad outline for a bill that includes "removing marijuana from the list of scheduled substances" and boosting minority- and... Read more »
- Democrats Are Nervous (And Republicans Are Excited) About MinnesotaTrump campaigns in Minnesota before Election Day 2016. Evan Vucci / AP Minnesota is the bleeding edge of how Donald Trump is remaking Midwestern politics — and positioned to be the most competitive battleground state in the US... Read more »
- HibernationI’ve been publishing Political Irony since May 2008, during the run up to the election of Barack Obama as president. I started this blog for several reasons. Primary was my frustration with the US political situation under George W... Read more »
- Niger = Benghazi?One of the few things we know about what happened in Niger a few weeks ago is that four American soldiers died. We don’t know why those soldiers were there, what mistakes were made that led to their... Read more »
- Doing the Time Warp Again!© Tom Tomorrow Everything is speeding up so fast that in the near future, everything might happen at the same time! Related posts: Get your election results early! The Republican version of HOPE ... Read more »
- Wow!SNL doesn’t pull any punches! No related posts. ... Read more »
- Morality© Steve Kelly How much bad news can we take? Either caused by man or nature? Meanwhile, I had hope that we had heard the last from Michele Bachmann when she lost her seat in Congress, but then Donald Trump... Read more »
- Counter-Earth!© Ruben Bolling This comic is brilliant. I just hope he does more like it. For example, how Republicans are repeatedly and desperately looking for election fraud for which there is absolutely no evidence of existence in order to make... Read more »
- Disrespect[from Margaret and Helen] Margaret, last week six football players knelt during the national anthem. This week it was 200. And just like Colin Kaepernick, they weren’t making a statement about the flag. I swear this... Read more »
- Material© Tom Tomorrow According to the Fact Checker at the Washington Post, Donald Trump has made 1,318 false or misleading claims over 263 days. How’s that for material? I don’t think I could lie that much even if I tried.... Read more »
- ED Report: Black Students Suspended, Expelled Much More Than White PeersWASHINGTON (AP) — Black students are suspended from school, expelled and referred to law enforcement much more frequently than their white peers, according to a federal report released Tuesday. The report released by the Education Department is likely to... Read more »
- ‘You Sure?’: Official Questions If Greitens Is Right Speaker For Police Prayer EventMissouri Gov. Eric Greitens is set to be the keynote speaker at a St. Louis Area Police Chiefs Association prayer breakfast this week. But a spokesperson for St. Louis County prosecutor questioned whether it was appropriate for the governor,... Read more »
- Melania Trump’s I-Spy Hat Steals The Show Of French President’s State VisitNEW YORK (AP) — Melania, or more specifically Melania’s hat, what were you saying? The media and the Twitterverse had a big time Tuesday with the first lady’s I-spy chapeau, a wide-brim number designed by Herve Pierre that would... Read more »
- Report: EPA Rejected White House’s Offer Of Prep Help Ahead Of HearingsThe Environmental Protection Agency turned down the White House’s offer to help its administrator, Scott Pruitt, prepare for two congressional hearings later this week, the Daily Beast reported Tuesday. The publication cited two unnamed sources familiar with Pruitt’s preparation... Read more »
- Jeff Sessions Will Not Recuse Himself From Michael Cohen InvestigationAttorney General Jeff Sessions has opted not to recuse himself from the investigation of Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, though he may remove himself from certain questions on a case by case basis, according to a... Read more »
- Spox: George H.W. Bush ‘Responding And Recovering’ To Infection TreatmentHOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush was “responding and recovering” to treatment at a Houston hospital on Tuesday for an infection that had spread to his blood, according to a family spokesman. Bush has been hospitalized since... Read more »
- Trump Offers Jackson An Out: ‘I Wouldn’t Do It,’ ‘Totally His Decision’President Donald Trump on Tuesday said White House physician Ronny Jackson will have to decide whether he wants to move forward with his nomination to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs after allegations of misconduct have... Read more »
- Trump Dodges Question After Calling Kim Jong Un ‘Very Honorable’During a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday afternoon, President Donald Trump ignored a question about his comment earlier in the day describing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as “very open” and “very honorable.” A... Read more »
- SCOTUS Conservatives Show Little Issue With Texas’ Delay Tactics In Voting Rights CaseNo matter what the Supreme Court does with the Texas redistricting case it heard Tuesday, Texas Republicans have already won, in a way, in how they have been able to drag out the litigation over their 2011 state... Read more »
- Trump administration plans to nominate Harry Harris as South Korea envoy: sourcesWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration plans to nominate Admiral Harry Harris, the head of the U.S. Pacific Command who has already been nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Australia, to fill the long-vacant post of... Read more »
- Trump on Twitter (April 24) - Arizona, Trudeau, MacronThe following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS. ... Read more »
- Trump opens door for Jackson to pull out as nominee for veterans jobWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday left open the possibility that his doctor, Ronny Jackson, would withdraw as his pick to lead the Veterans Affairs department after allegations stalled his Senate confirmation hearing. ... Read more »
- Trump's travel ban faces U.S. Supreme Court showdownWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first big showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court over President Donald Trump's immigration policies is set for Wednesday when the justices hear a challenge to the lawfulness of his travel ban targeting people from... Read more »
- Senate committee paves way for Pompeo to become top U.S. diplomatWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee approved the nomination of President Donald Trump's choice for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, on Monday after a Republican senator who had been opposed threw his support behind the CIA director... Read more »
- Senate panel postpones hearing for VA nominee: Washington PostWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee has postponed a confirmation hearing set for this week for President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of veterans affairs, Ronny Jackson, the Washington Post reported on Monday. ... Read more »
- Illinois' vendor lifeline at risk as interest payments lagCHICAGO (Reuters) - Illinois' inability to pay interest penalties on overdue state bills could sink a program that allows unpaid vendors to obtain immediate cash and keep essential state services flowing, private lenders participating in the program said... Read more »
- Pruitt's spending on security sweep draws fresh fire from lawmakersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt's spending came under scrutiny again on Monday as congressional Democrats said a sweep last year for listening devices in his office was poorly done and the contractor improperly... Read more »
- Under fire by Trump, Rosenstein moonlights at U.S. Supreme CourtWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Only for embattled Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein could a half hour of tough questioning from U.S. Supreme Court justices be seen as a break from his stressful day job. ... Read more »
