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A week ago, Maine Democrat Zak Ringelstein wasn't quite ready to consider himself a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, even if he appreciated the organization's values and endorsement in his bid to become a U.S. senator. Three days later, he told The Associated Press it was time to join up.
Hillary Clinton will be part of a star-studded lineup at a summer festival in New York's Central Park. Clinton will be at the festival of conversation, music and food called the OZY Fest Saturday in the park's Rumsey Playfield.
Legislation proposed by Florida's Republican Sen. Marco Rubio and Maryland's Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen gained eight new cosponsors on Thursday, the same day senators and the White House clashed over how to handle Russia and US relations. The legislation was originally proposed in January but gained new prominence after President Donald Trump's one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Finland on Monday -- and after the White House temporarily entertained the idea of sending US officials to be interrogated by Russians in exchange for Russian cooperation with the investigation into its interference in the 2016 US election.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lori Swanson stood by her running mate, U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan, on Friday despite pressure from liberal groups to dump him over his handling of a top aide accused of sexual harassment, and her campaign suggested that her political rivals had a hand in raising the allegations. The online news site MinnPost reported Thursday that Nolan's legislative director, Jim Swiderski, was allowed to leave quietly in 2015 rather than be fired over the alleged sexual harassment of several young female staffers.
Finally, the meeting between the presidents of the United States and Russia was held in Helsinki, Finland. At the end of the meeting, the two sides emphasized the need for having interaction with each other to resolve international crises.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen visited the Londonderry maker of honey wines Moonlight Meadery today. She stopped by to illustrate how local companies are impacted by the Trump administration's trade policies.
'I bought the Chicagoist just to run you racist b*****s out of business': Chance the Rapper announces purchase of Chicago news site and calls for Mayor Rahm Emanuel's resignation in new song The terrifying moment a semi-truck dangles over the side of a Florida bridge above the water after the driver loses control and crashes Robin Williams' second wife auctions off their belongings including the actor's Hollywood Walk of Fame star four years after his death Robin Williams' second wife is auctioning off some of the actor's belongings and personal possessions including his star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, a Democrat from Niles, announced Friday his support for legalized recreational marijuana nationwide, becoming one of the few congressional members to openly endorse the idea. Once taboo, the idea of legalizing marijuana has become more accepted among politicians - especially within the Democratic Party.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen joined WBAL News Now Friday morning to discuss Donald Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and described how the U.S. could deter Russia from interfering with elections in the future. "First the president should share with the American people exactly what went on," Van Hollen said, also noting American people should want facts.
If Doug Wardlow becomes attorney general, a new sheriff will have arrived in town - one with an "R" on his badge for the first time since 1971. "If you want an attorney general who will protect consumers, be tough on crime, prosecute welfare fraud and keep Minnesota safe," the endorsed Republican attorney general candidate said in a recent Tweet, "vote for Doug Wardlow."
An open seat, a toss-up race, good candidates: You can't beat the race for Dave Trott's seat if you're a political junkie. Michigan's 11th Congressional District: This crowded race is all a political junkie could ask for An open seat, a toss-up race, good candidates: You can't beat the race for Dave Trott's seat if you're a political junkie.
FILE PHOTO: Delegate Henry Barbour of Mississippi speaks with reporters at the Republican National Committee Spring Meeting at the Diplo AUSTIN, Texas - Republicans at a conference in Texas this week had reason to feel downcast, even panicky as President Donald Trump's meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin provoked broad outrage and revived talk of a Democratic wave in November's congressional elections. Instead, party officials voiced optimism about maintaining control of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives this autumn, saying the Democratic Party's messaging and internal struggles were helping boost Republican prospects.
The Trump administration is trying to make it easier to sell guns worldwide that could end up in criminal hands Donald Trump has so far spent the month of July using his presidential platform to degrade international relations and further destabilize peacekeeping efforts. He has bashed NATO , called the European Union a "foe" of the United States and publicly colluded with Russian President Vladimir Putin to issue transparent denials of the Russian military's crimes against American democracy.
Two luminaries in the democratic socialist movement - one its national leader, the other its new star - are descending on solidly Republican Kansas on Friday, taking their emboldened liberal message to an unlikely testing ground before next month's congressional primaries. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who rose to fame following her surprise win in last month's New York congressional primary, see an opportunity to influence Democratic voters in Kansas ahead of the state's Aug. 7 primary.
It's been five months since they have seen their infant son Johan Bueso Castillo who was separ... A Honduran man who was separated from his baby son at the Texas border and then deported without him soon will hold the boy again. A Honduran man who was separated from his baby son at the Texas border and then deported without him soon will hold the boy again.
Some GOP congressmen in Virginia want nothing to do with their own party's provocative candidate for Senate, Corey Stewart, an outspoken acolyte of President Donald Trump and defender of Confederate monuments. Stewart says he's fine with the cold shoulders if it helps Republicans win.
California and 14 other states sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Thursday over its decision to suspend an Obama-era rule aimed at limiting pollution from trucks. The July 6 decision by the Trump EPA was illegal and could put thousands of additional highly polluting trucks on the roads, the states and the District of Columbia said in the lawsuit filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
The group of a few dozen arrived midday Thursday in Los Angeles to counter an anticipated protest by a far-right militia group who never showed The demonstration comes despite the congresswoman's request for supporters to stay away from far-right militia group the Oath Keepers Maxine Waters supporters set fire to the American flag outside the Democratic firebrand's Los Angeles office Thursday as way to counter an anticipated protest by a far-right militia group who never showed. A modest few dozen people made their rebellious appearance despite a previous request by the congresswoman that supporters not be baited into confrontation with the Oath Keepers.