Bernie Sanders Tells Chris Cuomo He is Seeking Position in Hillary Clinton Administration

Independent Vermont Senator and Democratic presidential runner-up Bernie Sanders was all over the TV Friday morning talking up his political revolution and tinkering with his leverage over the Democratic Party and presumptive nominee Hillary Clinton , but he dropped a quiet bomb right in the middle of one of those appearances. On CNN's New Day, anchor Chris Cuomo frankly asked Sanders what real difference it would make even if he got everything he wanted into the Democratic Party platform, and would it not be more effective to seek a position within a Hillary Clinton administration.

Senators says cable TV users arena t refunded for overcharges

A Senate investigation of cable TV costs released Thursday criticized two major cable companies for consistently failing to provide refunds to customers they knew had been overcharged. The Senate Permanent Investigations subcommittee found Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications made no effort to trace set-top box equipment overcharges and to provide refunds to customers.

Pols on the Street: Will Philly Ever Learn How to Handle Protests??

CHERI HONKALA, leader of the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign, was outside City Hall last week to discuss the denial of her group's application permit to protest during the upcoming Democratic National Convention. She's the lady who for years has staged demonstrations, set up tent cities, and staged blockades in her constant efforts to draw attention to the fact we have homeless, the poor get poorer, and human rights are denied our city's neediest.

Today in History a ” Thursday, June 23, 2016

On June 23, 1960, the Food and Drug Administration formally approved Enovid as the first oral contraceptive for sale in the U.S. In 1314, during the First War of Scottish Independence, the two-day Battle of Bannockburn, resulting in victory for the forces of Robert the Bruce over the army of King Edward II, began near Stirling. In 1757, forces of the East India Company led by Robert Clive won the Battle of Plassey, which effectively marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India.

Rebellious Democrats disrupt House, stage protest

Rebellious Democrats disrupted the House's legislative work on Wednesday, staging a sit-in on the House floor and refusing to leave until they secured a vote on gun control measures. Exasperated Republicans were forced to recess while cutting off cameras that showed the protest.

Behind the scenes: Angst in Trump’s campaign

Donald Trump Behind the scenes: Angst in Trump's campaign Trump on Lewandowski: 'He's a good guy' RNC head: Trump's staff shakeup shows 'seriousness' MORE and Corey Lewandowski spent much of Saturday together at rallies in Las Vegas and Phoenix. But there was tension between the presumptive GOP nominee and his then-campaign manager.

Black lawmakers demand Bill O’Reilly apologize for wanting to ‘slap’ Jim Clyburn

The Congressional Black Caucus is demanding Fox News's Bill O'Reilly apologize to Rep. Jim Clyburn for saying he wanted to "slap" the Democrat for ignoring the role terrorism played in the Orlando massacre. Speaking Thursday on "Fox and Friends," Mr. O'Reilly criticized Mr. Clyburn for choosing to focus on gun control instead of the threat of radical Islam after a Muslim extremist gunned down 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando.

What we don’t know about the Orlando shooting rampage

A little more than a week after the shooting rampage at Pulse, an Orlando nightclub, key details remain unknown about what exactly happened during the violent episode and the hostage standoff that followed. Even as investigators try to determine what may have motivated the attack that left 49 people dead and dozens more injured, they are still working to piece together exactly what happened during the three hours between the first gunshots and the moment police fatally shot the attacker.

Questions remain about shooting rampage at Pulse nightclub

A little more than a week after the shooting rampage at Pulse, an Orlando nightclub, key details remain unknown about what exactly happened during the violent episode and the hostage standoff that followed. Even as investigators try to determine what may have motivated the attack that left 49 people dead and dozens more injured, they are still working to piece together exactly what happened during the three hours between the first gunshots and the moment police fatally shot the attacker.

Lawsuits may offer fodder for Trump, Clinton attack ads

In this May 23, 2005 file photo, real estate mogul and Reality TV star Donald Trump, left, listens as Michael Sexton introduces him at a news conference in New York where he announced the establishment of Trump University. The presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Trump are both trying to prevent the public release of videos that are critical to legal cases involving the candidates.

Meet America’s loneliest supporter of Donald Trump

First came the grimaces - the disbelieving eyes trained upon his shirt, his signs, his car window stickers broadcasting a local betrayal. Then his teenage son refused to drive the family car without redecorating, hiding the three "Make America Great Again" hats that usually sit atop the dashboard.

Congressman Higgins Presents Bronze Star to the Family of Sergeant George Dennis

At the national Panther Veteran Organization reunion, Congressman Brian Higgins presented the family of United States Army veteran Sergeant George Dennis with a Bronze Star and other medals earned while serving in World War II. The Bronze Star is awarded to members of the military distinguishing themselves by heroic service while engaged in an action against an armed enemy.

The View Co-Host Slams Oprah’s Hillary Endorsement: ‘A Vagina Isn’t a Self-Interest’

Not everyone is happy about media mogul Oprah Winfrey 's endorsement of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton , and I don't just mean spurned potential ticket-mate Donald Trump . On Friday's edition of The View , co-host Paula Faris told her colleagues that Winfrey's endorsement of Hillary is a "disservice to every single woman in the United States, every woman in this country, every woman across the globe" because "you don't vote for someone based upon their gender."

Vullo, Reardon, Seggos confirmed as commissioners by NYS Senate

The New York State Senate Wednesday confirmed Gov. Andrew Cuomo's nominee to regulate the state's more than 1,500 insurance companies and nearly 1,600 banking and other financial institutions. Maria Vullo has served as Acting Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services since February, when she was nominated by Cuomo to lead the agency he created in 2011 in response to the banking crisis.