Trump at 200 days: Declining approval amid widespread mistrust

Six months into his presidency, Donald Trump's overall approval rating stands at its lowest point in CNN polling, while three-quarters of Americans say they can't trust most of what they hear from the White House. Overall, 38% say they approve of Trump's handling of the presidency, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS , with 56% saying they disapprove.

Jeff Flake Laments That the GOP Didn’t Stand Up to the Birther Movement

During an interview on NBC's Meet the Press , Flake said one of his regrets over the past few years is that the GOP didn't do enough to stem the tide of birtherism. Regarding the conspiracy theory that former President Barack Obama wasn't born in the United States, Flake told host Chuck Todd that this was an example of Republicans placing party over country.

The Obamas celebrate the former presidenta s birthday over dinner at Rasika

Hey, isn't that a former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, celebrating the ex-prez's 56th birthday on Friday at the chic West End Indian restaurant Rasika? The couple, who have a long history of b-day dinners at Washington's trendier establishments, sat in a private dining room, says a spy. Heels and a dress for her and "smart casual" for him, we're told.

Fox News suspends host Eric Bolling after new allegation of sexually inappropriate behaviour

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Former Mexican president Vicente Fox chidesa

Former Mexican president Vicente Fox has taken another sharp jab at President Trump on Twitter, questioning why the American president needs a vacation and urging Trump to "just leave" if he isn't happy with his job. "Donald Trump leaving on vacation, huh? What for?" Fox tweeted.

Fox News host Eric Bolling suspended amid investigation

Fox News said Saturday that it has suspended Eric Bolling, the co-host of its late-afternoon news program "The Specialists," while it investigates allegations he sent a lewd photo to co-workers. News of the suspension came one day after a Huff Post report relying on anonymous sources stated Bolling had sent a lewd photo to at least three female colleagues at Fox New and Fox Business.

White House reporters explain why ‘palace intrigue’ actually matters

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Anthony Scaramucci, who was ousted as White House communications director on Monday, and counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway It's the White House's go-to pejorative when dismissing reports of internal power struggles as idle gossip: "palace intrigue." The phrase conveys the idea that reporters covering President Trump and his advisers are more like reality TV addicts than real journalists - which is exactly how the White House wants them to be seen.

‘Will & Grace’ reboot: Here’s everything we’ve learned so far

In 2012, Vice President Joe Biden said he was "absolutely comfortable" with same-sex marriage, and cited a single television show as a reason. "I think "Will & Grace" did more to educate the American public than almost anything anybody has ever done," he said.

How does Jack die? Answer coming in ‘This Is Us’ season 2

Dan Fogelman, creator of NBC's time-shifting hit drama series, said the circumstances about the death of doting family man Jack will be part of the show's sophomore season that begins Sept. 26. "If that is a question that is haunting people, in the course of the second season" they'll get the answers they need and more, Fogelman told reporters Thursday, surrounded by the show's ensemble cast including Milo Ventimiglia, who plays Jack.

Trump looks to loyal voters as support slips, agenda stalls

After six months of infighting, investigations and legislative failures, President Donald Trump is trying to combat new signs of weakness in his Republican base and re-energize his staunchest supporters. White House officials have been urging the president to refocus on immigration and other issues that resonate with the conservatives, evangelicals and working-class whites who propelled him to the Oval Office.

Of course, Donald Trump seriously considered playing POTUS in ‘Sharknado’

It's very likely that the nearly 60 percent of Americans who disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing as president would prefer that he had followed the "Sharknado" path to the White House. Sometime before Trump decided to launch his 2016 run to become the real president of the United States, he seriously considered starring as a fictional POTUS for the schlocky 2015 film "Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!" according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Sen. Jeff Flake arrives at the White House for a Senate GOP luncheon…

To understand why the Arizona Republican is risking his political career this week to publish a book lambasting the president requires familiarity with a pivotal but largely forgotten episode in the early history of the modern conservative movement. It was 1962 - the same year Flake was born.

Larry David and Bernie Sanders are related

Henry Louis Gates Jr., the host of "Finding Your Roots" on PBS, says the show "couldn't have scripted" the discovery that actor, comedian Larry David and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders are related. An episode in which the two learn they're distant relatives will air on the show's upcoming fourth season, premiering Oct. 3. David has impersonated Sanders on "Saturday Night Live."

GOP Sen. Jeff Flake Defends His Criticism of Trump: ‘More Important Than a Political Career’

This afternoon, Flake popped up on CNN's The Lead to discuss his criticism of the president and his belief the Washington needs to begin rejecting destructive politics, stating that Congress works best when there is bipartisanship. At one point in his conversation with anchor Jake Tapper , the Republican lawmaker was asked if he was worried that his harsh words towards Trump could hurt his reelection chances, as it is being reported that the White House is looking at backing primary challengers against him next year.

Trumpa s lawyer repeatedly denied Trump was involved in Trump Jr.a s statement. But he was.

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events "I do want to be clear the president was not involved in the drafting of the statement" -- Jay Sekulow, Trump's lawyer, apparently lying pic.twitter.com/DMukqu6uIU The Washington Post reported Monday night that the president himself was responsible for the drafting of Donald Trump Jr.'s misleading statement after the New York Times revealed the younger Trump had arranged a meeting with a Russian lawyer in June 2016. Sources say White House advisers had decided to be transparent about the meeting, but the president changed the game plan at the last minute to misleadingly suggest the meeting was about adoption .

Bernie Sanders and Larry David share some ‘identical DNA’

Henry Louis Gates Jr., the host of "Finding Your Roots" on PBS, says the show "couldn't have scripted" the discovery that actor, comedian Larry David and Senator Bernie Sanders are related. An episode where the two learn they're distant relatives will air on the show's upcoming fourth season, premiering Oct. 3. Gates spoke about the discovery Monday during a panel about his show as part of the Television Critics Association's annual summer press gathering.