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What other conclusion can one draw from the tsunami of woman power now bearing down on us? As chronicled by the New York Times , CNN, NBC News, Time and others, 2018 has brought a record number of women -- over 500 -- running for major state and federal offices. Time reports that almost 80 women are considering gubernatorial runs, twice as many as the next highest year.

Let’s Be Honest: It’s President Hannity And Doocy

One of the things of which Donald Trump reassured his supporters during his campaign rallies was that he--by virtue of being high profile and rich--knew all the best people, so that he could get things done that weren't being addressed by all those Washington insiders. Even without Michael Wolff's book, it's been increasingly apparent that Donald Trump was more heavily influenced by what he was watching on Fox News than actual intelligence coming in from the multitudes of intelligence agencies available to the president.

Gowdy: ‘There’s Going To Be A Russia Probe, Even Without A Dossier’

The recently-released Republican memo alleging abuses of covert surveillance powers by the Justice Department and FBI to investigate a former member of President Trump's campaign team will not have "any impact on the Russia probe," said Republican Trey Gowdy, R-S.C. Gowdy, a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, was speaking on CBS's Face the Nation on Sunday. He also said that even if the controversial Steele dossier didn't exist, that there would still be a Russia investigation.

Alec Baldwin’s Trump returns to – SNL’ to get his intelligence briefing from – Fox and Friends’

''Saturday Night Live'' kicked off this week's episode with a cold open sketch that lampooned ''Fox and Friends'' and included a cameo from President Donald Trump impersonator Alec Baldwin. ''Saturday Night Live'' kicked off this week's episode with a cold open sketch that lampooned ''Fox and Friends'' and included a cameo from President Donald Trump impersonator Alec Baldwin, watching the morning show from bed.

Democrats Complete Transformation To Party Of Effete Elites

The Democrats are a party in search of a base and have been so since their the departure of their Hollywood glam leader, former President Barack Obama. Witness their tortuous and bizarre response to Tuesday night's State of the Union address.

How Donald Trump fell out with hip-hop stars, except for Enimem

How Donald Trump fell out with hip-hop stars, except for Enimem - some of his biggest and pettiest disses recalled From crossing Snoop Dogg after he backed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election to saying he drew bigger crowds than either Jay-Z or BeyoncA , the US president has not held back - but Eminem gets a pass "Somebody please inform Jay-Z that because of my policies, Black Unemployment has just been reported to be at the LOWEST RATE EVER RECORDED!" Trump wrote on Twitter. Jay-Z is hardly the first hip-hop artist to face Trump's wrath; in fact, the president has been quarrelling with big-name artists since before he decided to dabble in politics.

Report: Sean Hannity has been advising Trump on Nunes memo

The Daily Beast reported President Donald Trump "has been in regular contact with" Fox News host Sean Hannity in recent weeks about the release of a memo drafted by Rep. Devin Nunes critical of the FBI's investigation into Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and his ties to Russia. According to The Daily Beast, Trump has spoken with Hannity regularly "over the phone" about releasing the memo.

Porn star Stormy Daniels has reinvented the non-denial denial in alleged Trump affair

Stormy Daniels, an adult film star, isn't making it any easier for America to find out whether her alleged affair with President Trump really happened or is just a tall tale made up by Daniels or the so-called "fake news." From signed statements that completely deny the affair to telling talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel that Trump has "good taste" and that she had no idea where a signed statement came from, this whole controversy has a lot of people confused and adds a whole new level to the classic non-denial denial.

With Kevin Spacey out, Greg Kinnear and Diane Lane join a House of Cardsa cast

Kevin Spacey who? With the longtime "House of Cards" star and executive producer fired from the show following multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment, the Netflix political drama is beefing up its cast with A-listers Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear, the streaming service announced on Wednesday. The pair will apparently play siblings in the upcoming season, which - as previously announced - will turn its focus from Spacey's fictional President Frank Underwood to his equally Machiavellian wife, Claire, portrayed by Robin Wright.

The Memo: Trump sticks to his guns on immigration agenda

Donald John Trump Stormy Daniels on statement denying Trump affair: 'I do not know where it came from' Five Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union Van Jones: Trump 'selling sweet-tasting candy with poison in it' MORE is going full-steam ahead with his immigration agenda, catering to his base with tough talk and trying to force a difficult choice on Democrats who have promised to protect immigrant communities. Trump's State of the Union speech was notable for its emphatic rhetoric on illegal immigration and for the significant time devoted to the topic.

Silence is golden as Melania makes first appearance since sex claims

Adult film star Stormy Daniels, riding on claims of a sexual relationship with Donald Trump, went on TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live! during the State of the Union address.Daniels - real name Stephanie Clifford - has been busy in strip clubs with a risque act based on Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan.On Kimmel's ABC show, Clifford, 38, ducked questions about an affair and was vague on a new sta... Adult film star Stormy Daniels, riding on claims of a sexual relationship with Donald Trump, went on TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live! during the State of the Union address. Daniels - real name Stephanie Clifford - has been busy in strip clubs with a risque act based on Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan.

Sonny Perdue picked as designated survivor for the State of the Union

The Agriculture Secretary was announced as this year's designated survivor, meaning that he was tapped to skip the State of the Union address and be secured at an undisclosed location instead, according to the White House pool report. The designated survivor is typically a Cabinet-level official who is chosen to skip certain high-profile events - generally limited to State of the Union addresses and inaugurations - so that he or she may assume power if a disaster were to occur while the majority of the government is gathered at the event.

Melania, fashion and more: What to watch for in the State of the Union address

Donald Trump will defend his accomplishments and lay out his plans before a chamber packed with members of Congress, the Cabinet and the Supreme Court plus a few choice guests on Tuesday - and with millions of Americans watching on TV. It will be the former reality show star's first State of the Union speech, a formal report to Congress that the Constitution requires of the president "from time to time".

Grammys 2018: Bruno Mars has ’24K Magic’ night; Hillary Clinton reads ‘Fire and Fury’

Bruno Mars went six for six Sunday night at the Grammys, winning all of the awards he was nominated for with his energetic and upbeat 90s-inspired R&B album. Mars won album of the year for "24K Magic," record of the year for the title track, and song of the year for the No.

Trump’s State of the Union will be answered by a cacophony of resistance voices

Democrats announced last week that Rep. Joe Kennedy III, the fresh-faced 37-year-old grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, would give their party's formal response to President Trump's first State of the Union address Tuesday night. But his speech, which will air on major networks such as CBS, ABC and NBC, will not be the only voice offering a Democratic response.