ROBERTS: The deadly liberal delusion

Does anybody here remember Blanche Lincoln? She was a two-term senator from Arkansas, a moderate Democrat who prospered in a red state by defying liberal power brokers like big labor. The unions and ultra-left pressure groups went after her big-time in 2010, backing a primary challenge by Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter.

Bay Area a solidarity networka aims to protect undocumented immigrants

Rev. Nancy Palmer Jones, of the First Unitarian Church of San Jose, speaks during a press conference with public officials and faith leaders with the grassroots organization PACT at City Hall in San Jose, Calif., Friday, April 6, 2017. PACT will launch a county-wide "solidarity network" aimed at protecting and defending "immigrants who are living in fear under the threat of deportation."

Thomas Vranas wants probation for role in CPS bribery scandal

Thomas Vranas asked a judge Thursday to sentence him to probation for his role in a bribery scandal that enmeshed the Chicago Public Schools and cost former CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett her job and led to her corruption conviction, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting. Even though his former business partner, Gary Solomon, has already been hit with a seven-year prison sentence - and Byrd-Bennett faces her own lengthy stay behind bars - Vranas' attorney claims he was basically taken along for a ride.

Gorsuch heads for confirmation as Senate tears up own rules

President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, is headed for confirmation after Republicans tore up the Senate's voting rules to allow him to ascend to the high court over furious Democratic objections. Democrats denounced the GOP's use of what both sides dubbed the "nuclear option" to put Gorsuch on the court, calling it an epic power grab that would further corrode politics in Congress, the courts and the United States.

John Kass: Susan Rice is stuck in the rabbit hole

Democratic lawmakers and representatives from the state teachers union, the state PTA and other organizations gathered in Annapolis Thursday morning to tout the Protect Our Schools Act. Gov. Democratic lawmakers and representatives from the state teachers union, the state PTA and other organizations gathered in Annapolis Thursday morning to tout the Protect Our Schools Act.

Elijah Cummings calling him a great president

At his Senate confirmation hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath that he had never had contact with the... Here we have a wonderful example of how Donald Trump's mind works. Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings has spoken with Donald Trump on "several occasions" and has always had a consistent message for der Pumpkinfuhrer .

Markup: Markup of: H.R. 625 H.R. 1351 H.R. 2131 H.R. 2132 H.R. 2169…

Markup of H.R. 625, H.R. 1351, H.R. 2131, H.R. 2132, H.R. 2169, H.R. 2188, H.R. 2190, H.R. 2213, H.R. 2281, H.R. ____ H.R. 625 , Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2017, introduced by Rep. Pete Aguilar H.R. ____, Department of Homeland Security Morale, Recognition, Learning and Engagement Act of 2017, to be introduced by Rep. Bennie Thompson H.R. ____, Border Enforcement Security Task Force Reauthorization Act of 2017, to be introduced by Rep Filemon Vela The Homeland Security Committee continues its efforts to shield the homeland and protect Americans.

Senator Tester New bill aims to help veterans

Senator Jon Tester introduced a bipartisan bill that would increase veterans access to substance abuse and mental health treatment through veterans treatment court. Tester says the veteran treatment court does crucial work to make sure veterans in the criminal justice system are getting specific assistance they need.

Stand against migrant ban a hot issue in Inslee’s inbox

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to the media at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Jan. 28, where he joined protesters in blasting President Donald Trump's executive order banning entry of refugees from seven Muslim-majority nations. The order was blocked from going into effect by a federal judge in Seattle.

Plucky couple Huma Abedin and Anthony Weiner reportedly giving marriage another shot

It's the feel-good story of the day for nave people: Huma and Tony "working hard" on their marriage. The New York Post has the story: "Huma has been working hard on her relationship with Anthony," said a source close to the Abedin family.