There Is No Domestic Violence Loophole in Military Law

Earlier today, Arizona senator Jeff Flake tweeted that he was working with New Mexico's Martin Heinrich on legislation in response to the Texas church massacre: Writing a bill w/ @MartinHeinrich to prevent anyone convicted of domestic violence - be it in criminal or military court - from buying a gun But wait. That's already federal law .

Republicans cite donor pressure to deliver on tax bill

Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., left, joined by Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., questions House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, about tax relief provisions for disaster victims as the panel begin the mar... . Volumes of tax regulations are stacked on the dais as the House Ways and Means Committee begins the markup process of the GOP's far-reaching tax overhaul, the first major revamp of the tax system in three decades, on Cap... .

Fear, Tears and Comfort Food: How The Media Dealt with Election Night ’16

Esquire magazine revisited Election Night 2016 by talking to journalists, pundits, campaign staffers and entertainers, getting their recollections of how they remembered the night or in the case of most of the journalists dealt with the pain. It's an entertaining and illuminating read about how most of the leftist media misread the election and how devastated they were by the results.

CLAIM: Trump Campaign May Have Coordinated with Volunteer’s Moscow Adventure

For starters, he said he was going to plead his Fifth Amendment rights in the ongoing probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, but then, he just kept talking! Specifically, Page is dishing on a July 2016 trip to Moscow, that was originally billed as a "personal" trip. Now, however, it's a trip he sought permission for, then later briefed top Trump campaign officials on.

Bannona s forces may not like him, but Mitch McConnell is here to stay

Conservative activists eagerly hope the November 2018 election delivers a strong rebuke to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, whom they blame for stymieing President Donald Trump's agenda. When a new Senate convenes in January 2019, the Kentucky Republican will almost certainly remain in charge of Senate Republicans.

Deborah Ann Woll stuns at Punisher New York premiere

REVEALED: Harvey Weinstein used ex-Mossad agents and an 'army of spies' to gather details about the personal lives and sex histories of dozens of actresses and journalists he feared would expose him 'It has to work out!' Trump predicts success stopping North Korea's nuclear plans as he arrives in the South for top-secret military briefing Mariah Carey has undergone 'gastric sleeve surgery to lose weight after she found dancing difficult and was fed up of being body-shamed' Women are applying 300 chemicals to their face each day: Beauty expert reveals the dangers hiding in everyday cosmetics - and why we should ALL be 'going green' She's got some front! Shocking moment an Uber passenger wearing a bra is caught on camera stealing money from her driver's tip jar Delicious 'fast day' meal plans... that are just 800 calories: How to lose fat fast with our supercharged 5:2 party dress diet ... (more)

Carter Page suggested Trump travel to Russia during campaign

Carter Page brought up the idea of having President Trump travel to Russia during the presidential campaign, according to a closed-door testimony he gave last week. In a May 2016 email to advisers J.D. Gordon and Walid Phares, Page wrote, "If [Trump] would like to take my place [on a trip to Russia] and raise the temperature a little bit, of course I'd be more than happy to yield this honor to him."

Sharp elbows in Congress as GOP starts committee work on tax reform plan

Lawmakers from both parties repeatedly sparred with each other on Monday in the first full day of work before a key U.S. House committee on a GOP tax reform package, as Republicans made some small changes to the bill, trying to smooth over any internal party divisions on the tax details, which still might cause trouble for the Republican plan in both the full House and Senate. "Not only do we deliver tax relief for every American family, especially those who feel like they've been left behind," said Rep. Carlos Curbelo , as GOP lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee delivered a strong message in favor of the Republican tax reform bill.

Carter Page reveals new contacts with Trump campaign, Russians

Carter Page's six-plus hours of testimony before the House intelligence committee makes clear senior members of the Trump campaign were aware of the former Trump foreign policy adviser's July 2016 trip to Russia - and Page may have had interactions with more Russian government officials beyond what he's previously acknowledged, according to a transcript of the interview released Monday night. Page told the committee he was invited to speak in Russia after joining the campaign - a similar pattern to foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos, who approached by a professor connected to the Russian government after the professor learned he was advising the campaign.

Lawmakers bicker over whether tax bill helps middle class

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, begins the markup process of the GOP's far-reaching tax overhaul as members propose amendments and changes to shape the first major revamp of the tax system in three decades, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, begins the markup process of the GOP's far-reaching tax overhaul as members propose amendments and changes to shape the first major revamp of the tax system in three decades, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Nov. 6, 2017.

Connelly: Seattle mayor, State Senate, attack ads center stage in 2017 vote

Manka Dhingra, a senior deputy King County Prosecutor, carries Democrats' hopes in the pivotal 45th District State Senate race, which could give Democrats control of the Washington Legislature. Manka Dhingra, a senior deputy King County Prosecutor, carries Democrats' hopes in the pivotal 45th District State Senate race, which could give Democrats control of the Washington Legislature.

US commerce chief Wilbur Ross says he is likely to divest Russia-linked shipping stake

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross holds a news conference at the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., U.S. March 10, 2017. REUTERS/Eric Thayer U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Monday he probably would not keep his holdings in a shipping company with business ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle and that he had fully and properly disclosed investments.

a Monumental challengea as action begins on GOP tax bill

The chairman of the House Ways and Means committee warned of a "monumental challenge" ahead Monday as his panel began work on far-reaching GOP tax legislation that would slash corporate rates and add $1.5 trillion to the nation's ballooning debt. The bill represents the top legislative goal for President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans eyeing tough midterm elections next year.