Cosby hires Michael Jackson’s lawyer for retrial

Bill Cosby has hired Michael Jackson's former lawyer to represent him at his November retrial on sexual assault charges in Pennsylvania. Cosby's spokesman announced yesterday that the 80-year-old comedian is bringing in Tom Mesereau to lead a retooled defense team.

President Donald Trump leaves for vacation in Bedminster, New Jersey, …

President Donald Trump, admitting he came into office wanting to pull all U.S. troops out of Afghanistan, said Monday he had changed his mind and had approved an open-ended military commitment to prevent terrorist safe havens there. In a televised prime-time speech Monday night before an audience of troops at Fort Myer, across the Potomac River from Washington in Virginia, the president told the nation that the "immense" security threats from South Asia dictated that the United States remain involved after nearly 17 years in Afghanistan.

Thompson asks military installations be renamed

Washington >> Mike Thompson , Vallejo's representative in Congress, has submitted a letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis urging him to begin the process of renaming military installations across the country that are named for Confederate figures, Thompson's office announced Monday. The letter is co-signed by 21 other members of Congress, including House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith .

Trump returns to Arizona _ and a chaotic political landscape

Donald Trump was just a few weeks into his candidacy in 2015 when he came to Phoenix for a speech that ended up being a bigger moment in his campaign than most people realized at the time. Trump savaged his critics and the media, vowed to fine Mexico $100,000 for each immigrant entering the country illegally, talked tough on trade, promised to return America to its winning ways and borrowed a line from Richard Nixon in declaring, "The silent majority is back."

Trump will return to an unsettled Arizona

Donald Trump was just a few weeks into his candidacy in 2015 when came to Phoenix for a speech that ended up being a bigger moment in his campaign than most people realized at the time. Trump savaged his critics and the media, vowed to fine Mexico $100,000 for each immigrant entering the country illegally, talked tough on trade, promised to return America to its winning ways and borrowed a line from Richard Nixon in declaring, "The silent majority is back."

Secret Service says it will run out of money to protect Trump and his family Sept. 30

The Secret Service said Monday that it has enough money to cover the cost of protecting President Donald Trump and his family through the end of September, but after that the agency will hit a federally mandated cap on salaries and overtime unless Congress intervenes. If lawmakers don't lift the cap, about a third of the agency's agents would be working overtime without being paid, agency officials said.

Ed Perlmutter changes course and will run for re-election to Congress

U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., greets attendees to the first annual Colorado Public Lands Day Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Golden. Colorado Representative Dominick Moreno, D-Commerce City, gets a hug from Rep Brittany Petteren, D-Lakewood, following the vote on Senate Bill 11 in the Colorado House of Representatives in Denver on March 12, 2013.

Music Biz Entertainment & Technology Law Conference Returns To NYC On Sept. 19

The MUSIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION is bringing its "Entertainment & Technology Law Conference" series back to NEW YORK CITY on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, from 9:30a - 5:30p in the METLIFE BUILDING at the offices of GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP. The program discussion will have ramifications for artists, managers, publishers, record labels, and other music professionals as well as lawyers.

What do black Americans have to lose? Under Trump, we’ve already lost a lot.

Cedric L. Richmond, a Democrat, represents Louisiana's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives and is chairman of the 49-member bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Black Caucus. President Trump speaks to the media in the lobby of Trump Tower on August 15. "These are the times that try men's souls.

MO Lieutenant Governor calls for special session to expel Senator Chappelle-Nadal

Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson is calling on the Missouri Senate to go into special session along with Veto Session, with the purpose of expelling Senator Chappelle-Nadal from the body under the authority vested to the Senate under Article III, Section 18 of the Missouri Constitution. The Lieutenant Governor called the recent comments made by Senator Chappelle-Nadal unacceptable and unbefitting conduct of a Missouri State Senator.

Next phase of Lakefront Trail expansion begins

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Park District CEO Michael Kelly joined cyclists to break ground on the next phase of the Lakefront Trail Separation Project, which extends it from 41st St. to 55th St. The addition separates cyclists from runners and other pedestrians, creating two adjacent paths running along the lakefront to alleviate congestion and make it safer and more accessible for users. The park district also installing and upgrading lighting along the paths.

America’s Founding Father Would Be Outraged By Trump

George Washington would be horrified by Donald J. Trump's claim that there were "fine people" among those who rallied in Charlottesville, Virginia, with neo-Nazis, Klansmen and white nationalists, and that they were morally equivalent to those who protested the event. Read his famous letter of 1790 to the Jewish congregation here in Newport.

Blumenthal to host roundtable on seniors, jobs in Bridgeport

United States Sen. Richard Blumenthal will meet and participate in a roundtable discussion with participants and host agencies of the MaturityWorks program on Monday at Burroughs Community Center, 2470 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. less United States Sen. Richard Blumenthal will meet and participate in a roundtable discussion with participants and host agencies of the MaturityWorks program on Monday at Burroughs Community Center, 2470 ... more United States Sen. Richard Blumenthal will meet and participate in a roundtable discussion with participants and host agencies of the MaturityWorks program on Monday at Burroughs Community Center, 2470 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport.

Mattis confirms decision made on path forward in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis confirmed Sunday that a decision has been made on a military strategy in Afghanistan, where more than 8,000 troops already are based in the longest-running war in U.S. history. Speaking to reporters on a military plane en route to meetings in Jordan, Mattis said it is up to President Donald Trump to announce the details of a review of U.S. policy in Afghanistan and South Asia.

McCaskill reaching out to rural Missouri ahead of election

In this April 12, 2017, file photo, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., speaks to the media following a town hall meeting in Hillsboro, Mo. McCaskill during the August Senate break is holding town halls in dozens of small towns and cities.

Ami Bera reacts to Trump’s Charlottesville response

WEBVTT MAX: BEFORE DOZENS OFCONSTITUENTS, CONGRESSMAN AMIBERA LAID OUT HIS FEELINGS ONDONALD TRUMP CHARLOTTESVILLERESPONSE AND HIS TIME IN OFFICEDOES FAR.-- THUS FAR.>> I'M AT THIS POINT EMBARRASSEDBY OUR PRESIDENT..MAX: THE COMMENTS COME ONE WEEKAFTER A WHITE NATIONALISTPROTESTER IS ACCUSED OF RAMMINGHIS CAR INTO A GROUP OFPROTESTERS, KILLING ONE.BERA SAID HE AND HIS COLLEAGUESWERE THINKING OF CENSURING THEPRESIDENT.>> IN THE WAKE OF THE ABSOLUTELYIRRESPONSIBLE RESPONSE ANDCOMMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT POSTCHARLOTTESVILLE, ACTIONS ANDRHETORIC, THOSE ARE NOTBECOMING AND DO NOT REPRESENTAMERICA'S CHARACTER.MAX: AMONG THOSE ATTENDING HISTOWN HALL, ONE OF HIS REPUBLICANCHALLENGERS, ANDREW GRANT.A MARINE COMBAT VETERAN ANDTRUMP SUPPORTER WHO BELIEVESWHITE SUPREMACISTS ARE A CLEARTHREAT.>> WE ARE GOING TO FIGHTBIGOTRY, THE KKK.MOST IMPORTANT AT THIS POINT ISJUST IGNORE THEM AND MOVE ONWITH WHAT ... (more)

Former Interior Secretary Babbitt to deliver keynote address at 2017 Lake Tahoe Summit

The event, which examines successful environmental restoration projects and ways to address new challenges facing Lake Tahoe, will take place at the Tallac Historic Site. A key focus of the 2017 summit will be combating the effects of climate change in the Lake Tahoe Basin.