Democrats Risk Backlash Over Pushing Russia Probes, Strategists and Candidates Say

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., flanked by, Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J.,and Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 20, 2017. There is apparent discord within the U.S. Democratic Party over how vigorously it should emphasize allegations of collusion between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia, according to Politico.

Trump is reportedly considering hardline nationalist Stephen Miller…

President Donald Trump is considering senior policy adviser Stephen Miller to fill the role of White House communications director, sources told Axios. Miller, known for his hardline nationalism, is a longtime Trump loyalist who most recently made headlines after holding a contentious press conference Wednesday as the Trump administration rolled out its new immigration policy.

With His Back Against The Wall, Trump Again Turns To Grievance Politics

No single issue has been a greater animating force for the Republican base over the past decade than immigration - except maybe the Affordable Care Act . And with the failure of GOP health care efforts in Congress and sliding poll numbers this summer, the Trump White House seems to be making a concerted effort to elevate cultural wedge issues, from immigration and a announcing a ban on transgender people in the military to affirmative action and police conduct.

George Will on Alabama and GOP Politics

George Will's latest WaPo column looks to Alabama to discuss the contemporary Republican Party, The GOP has become the party of the grotesque : Southern Gothic is a literary genre and, occasionally, a political style that, like the genre, blends strangeness and irony. Consider the current primary campaign to pick the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions.

Israeli officials say under-fire McMaster a great friend of Israel

Source tells Israeli paper that security figures are 'constantly impressed by how pro-Israeli' the US national security adviser is despite criticism in US Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman meets with US National Security Adviser H. R. McMaster on May 22, 2017. Israeli officials responded to mounting allegations that US National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster is anti-Israel, saying that these were blatantly false and he was a staunch supporter of the Jewish state.

Some South Carolina Democrats say news of Joe Biden’s visit adds to…

The announced Charleston visit from former Vice President Joe Biden has excited many of the state's Democrats about the possible presidential run they were denied in 2016. Biden will speak before an influential black audience next month in what is the first high-profile visit from a potential 2020 presidential candidate in this early primary state with more appearances from others being expected, despite the election being three years away.

Curry misses cut, still impresses golf’s best

Marijuana friends and foes have been preparing for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to fire at pot with both barrels blazing. But documents obtained by AP show a Justice Department task force searching for the best... Marijuana friends and foes have been preparing for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to fire at pot with both barrels blazing.

Zinke calls to Alaskans draw look by watchdog

The Interior Department's internal watchdog is examining phone calls to Alaska's Republican senators from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke seeking support for the GOP health care bill. Deputy Inspector General Mary Kendall said her office was launching a "preliminary investigation" of Zinke's July 26 calls to Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan.

Wayne County Fair underway

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County to hold final Family Fun Days event today

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Citizens’ Voice boosts Sunday circulation lead

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Trump court appointee did not clear Wisconsin vetting

President Donald Trump's pick to fill a long-standing federal appellate court vacancy never cleared a state vetting commission, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin's office said Friday. Trump's administration announced Friday morning that he had chosen Milwaukee attorney Michael Brennan to fill the opening on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago.

Senator Heller Introduces Bill to Help Prevent Wild Fires in Nevada

U.S. Senator Dean Heller introduces the Emergency Fuel Reduction Act, S.1752 along with the support of Senators Jeff Flake , Orrin Hatch , and James Risch . The Emergency Fuel Reduction Act hopes to help prevent wildfires by speeding up the review process for fire prevention projects on public lands.

The Latest: Attorney general vows to slow government leaks

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says he will consider paying for economic damages from a 2015 mine waste spill triggered by agency crews. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the city will sue the federal government in defense of its status as a so-called sanctuary city.

Congressman Mo Brooks has lunch with Trussville citizens while on tour

Today, Trussville residents were able to come meet Rep. Mo Brooks from the fifth district of Alabama at Jim 'N Nick's BBQ where the congressman had lunch while on his "Drain the Swamp" tour across the state. "I feel good about Mo meeting the people," said Cameron Mixon, a member of College Republicans, "Unlike the others, he's going out to meet the voters, try to earn their vote and not try to buy their vote."

Under Trump, anglers feel tide turning on reda

The sought-after game fish has been at the center of a years-long debate between environmentalists and recreational anglers. Under Trump, recreational anglers feel tide turning in their favor on red snapper The sought-after game fish has been at the center of a years-long debate between environmentalists and recreational anglers.

Springfield native Sam Pfister is new Director of Federal Affairs

A Springfield man has been named Director of Federal Affairs in Washington D.C. Sam Pfister will be working closely with Congress and the Executive Branch to ensure Illinois' interests are being represented. Pfister will also work with the Governor's office to achieve desired goals.

Inside the bills aimed at checking President Trump on firing Mueller

Republican and Democratic senators concerned that President Donald Trump may try to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller have introduced legislation aimed at protecting the former FBI director's role leading the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election and possible ties to Trump associates. Under current rules governing how a special counsel can be removed, Trump can't fire him directly.