Poll says Trump is divisive, but he’s got plenty of company

The most eye-popping figure in the latest Fox News poll is that 56 percent of those surveyed say President Trump is tearing the country apart. Not surprisingly, there's a dramatic partisan split in those numbers: Some 68 percent of Republicans say the president is drawing the country together, while 93 percent of Democrats say he is tearing the country apart.

Taking Out The Laundry

Welcome to another all-too-infrequent book post at The Other McCain. As you might have guessed from the post title, this post is mostly going to be about Charles Stross' Laundry novels, which are about the adventures of "Bob Howard", a rising star in the British agency tasked with defending Her Majesty's realms against occult and extradimensional threats.

Who’s on the ballot for next week’s primary elections

In Brooklyn, acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez - who has the backing of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and much of the Democratic Party establishment - is facing six rivals with prosecutorial experience. Anne Swern, Patricia Gatling, Marc Fliedner, Ama Dwimoh and John Gangemi all have worked as prosecutors in the DA's office.

Anti-Trump ‘Resistance’ Groups Spreading North Korean Propaganda

Two of the nation's most active anti-Trump "resistance" organizations are taking decidedly pro-North Korea stances in the United States' developing nuclear standoff with the communist country, whose leader, Kim Jong Un, has repeatedly threatened to launch a nuclear strike against America. One group is Refuse Fascism, a well-funded "resistance" group created for the express purpose of opposing President Trump's administration.

Father’s Day Ad Banned From TV In Australia For Being ‘Too Political’

An ad promoting Father's Day in Australia, which takes place on September 3 every year there, was pulled from TV after the industry group that represents commercial free-to-air networks took it down for being too "political." News.com.au reported on that the ad, which was sponsored by a Christian group called Dads4Kids, was taken down from TV in the leads-up to the same-sex marriage vote.

California Governor Declares State Of Emergency After Largest Fire In LA History Rages Out Of Control

California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency for the Los Angeles County Area on Sunday after the largest fire in the city's history began to rage out of control. The fire started Friday and has since consumed 5,895 acres , pushing hundreds of residents out of their homes near the Burbank area in Southern California, CNN reports.

Sheriff Clarke Denounced This ‘Scam PAC’ – Why Won’t They Stop Using His Name For Money?

A shady super PAC denounced by former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke as a "scam PAC" is still using Clarke's name to solicit donations for a Senate run that Clarke has repeatedly said isn't happening. Again and again, Clarke has said that he has no intention of running for federal office.

There’s A ‘Strong Moral Case For Energy Abundance.’ Here’s Why [VIDEO]

Energy expert Myron Ebell served as the Trump administration's head of transition for the Environmental Protection Agency and became the "target" of radical environmental groups' hate campaigns, he told The Daily Caller News Foundation in an exclusive interview. He became a focus of protests, with some even even using projectors to shine his name on to the EPA building while chanting, "Stop the Evil Myron Ebell!" He continues to hit back by explaining how the Trump administration is unwinding strangling government red tape, and highlighting the president's efforts to stimulate energy, mining, agriculture, forestry and manufacturing in America again.

Indiana Makes It Easier For Trans People To Change Names

The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that transgenders who wish to change their names or officially register as a different sex on their birth certificates can do so without having their titles published in newspapers for public record. The court ruled to reverse a decision that required a transgendered person have their intent to change their name published at least three times in their home county newspaper, according to the Associated Press Saturday .

PHOTOS: Trump And Melania Meet With The Kids Who Survived Hurricane Harvey

President Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrived in Houston Saturday and immediately headed to the NRG Center to meet with kids and others who survived Hurricane Harvey. Trump and the first lady first visited the "Kids Zone" at one of the Hurricane Harvey relief centers in the city and from the pictures everyone looked thrilled to see them.