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As Teacher Rebellion Catches Fire, Oklahoma’s GOP Governor…
As teachers in the historically red states of Oklahoma , Kentucky , and Arizona are following in the footsteps of educators in West Virginia and turning out in droves to demand higher pay, reliable pensions, and greater government investments in the public school system, s ome Republican state leaders are sticking to their narrative that teachers are simply asking for too much-a strategy that could backfire during the November midterm elections. Her comments followed fiery remarks by Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin, who last month said that educators who were protesting legislation that would slash their retirement benefits were "ignorant," "remarkably selfish," and "throwing a temper tantrum."
Grassley releases statement on Chinese tariffs
Senator Chuck Grassley issued a statement on April 4 after it was announced China's second wave of tariffs will target U.S. commodities, including soybeans. "We need to protect U.S. intellectual property and American competitiveness.
American Farm Groups Plead With Trump to Back Off China Trade Conflict
Farm groups pleaded with the Trump administration to back away from a trade conflict with China that will hit hard in states that are key components of the president's political base and where there are pivotal elections in November. Donald Trump 's plan to slap tariffs on 1,333 of the country's products -- from semiconductors to lithium batteries -- by announcing duties on on a variety of agriculture products including soybeans, the second-most-valuable U.S. crop.
China Announces 25% Tariff On U.S. Soybeans, Other Ag Products
BREAKING: CHINA ANNOUNCES 25% TARIFF ON U.S. SOYBEANS, OTHER AG PRODUCTS Apr. 4, 2018 Oklahoma Farm Radio Network reports: Most U.S. Ag products that are exported to China may soon have a twenty five percent levy added to their imported prices- as farmers and ranchers are now sitting right in the middle- fully exposed- between two economic heavyweights as they are charging full speed towards a very nasty trade war. On Tuesday- as part of the U.S. response to China's unfair trade practices related to the forced transfer of U.S. technology and intellectual property, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative published a proposed list of products imported from China that could be subject to additional tariffs- $50 Billion worth.
DHS confirms it has detected evidence of mobile snooping devices around DC
The devices could be the work of foreign governments or entities, however, DHS hasn't determined their origin, the agency said in a letter. At issue are what are known alternatively as Stingrays, IMSI catchers or cell-site simulators.
Blumenthal hosts ‘semi-autonomous’ vehicle demonstrations at Consumer Reports facility
To continue reading this premium story, you need to become a member. Click below to take advantage of an exclusive offer for new members: U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., sits in the driver seat of a semi-autonomous Cadillac CT 6 in the garage at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center in East Haddam before being given a ride to experience the Cadillac Super Cruise system on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.
Woman opens fire at YouTube headquaters, injures 3 before shooting herself
At least three people were injured when a woman opened fire at YouTube headquarters before fatally shooting herself, local police said Four people were injured, with one being in critical condition, after a woman open fired at the YouTube Headquarters. The woman then allegedly shot herself as per the police.
Congressman: President Trump to return to West Virginia
West Virginia Republican Congressman Evan Jenkins says President Donald Trump will visit West Virginia for the second time this year. Jenkins says he'll join the president for a scheduled roundtable in Greenbrier County on Thursday.
In NH visit, Kasich says he’s undecided about 2020 presidential bid
So far authorities do not believe this was an act of terrorism and appears instead to have been a case of domestic or workplace violence.
From jokester to ‘maverick,’ John McCain is a study in contradictions
For all the names worn by Arizona Sen. John McCain - "maverick" the best remembered - the veteran, ex-POW and presidential nominee is hard to label. From jokester to 'maverick,' John McCain is a study in contradictions For all the names worn by Arizona Sen. John McCain - "maverick" the best remembered - the veteran, ex-POW and presidential nominee is hard to label.
APNewsBreak: US suspects cellphone spying devices in DC
For the first time, the U.S. government has publicly acknowledged the existence in Washington of what appear to be rogue devices that foreign spies and criminals could be using to track individual cellphones and intercept calls and messages. The use of what are known as cellphone-site simulators by foreign powers has long been a concern, but American intelligence and law enforcement agencies - which use such eavesdropping equipment themselves - have been silent on the issue until now.
US senator says more safeguards needed for self-driving cars
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who took a firsthand look at self-driving vehicle technology on Tuesday, said it was frightening to see "no hands on the wheel" as his car approached a parked car and called for more safeguards to be added to federal legislation following two recent fatal crashes. The bill awaiting action in the Senate should ensure people can manually override highly automated vehicles, the Democrat said.
6 questions: New Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey CEO
Natasha Hemmings, of Piscataway, takes the helm as President and CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey on April 9. 6 questions for Natasha Hemmings, new CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Natasha Hemmings, of Piscataway, takes the helm as President and CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey on April 9. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://mycj.co/2EhrkBP Dedicated to scouting, there are now 15 Eagle Scouts in one family. Inspired by their parents, Charlotte and Albert Simon of East Brunswick, who was a Life Scout, the five Simon sons - Joseph, Michael, Laurence, Daniel and Matthew - all achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
DHS finds suspected phone spying in Washington
For the first time, the U.S. government has publicly acknowledged the existence in Washington of what appear to be rogue devices that foreign spies and criminals could be using to track individual cellphones and intercept calls and messages.
Beto O’Rourke Raises $6.7M to Keep Cruz Upset Bid Flush
Rep. Beto O'Rourke, left, takes a photo with a supporter during a town hall meeting. U.S. Rep Beto O'Rourke said he raised more than $6.7 million in the first three months of the year in his underdog bid to oust Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in the upcoming Texas Senate race.
‘Chappaquiddick’ puts focus on aftermath of Kennedy accident
This image released by Entertainment Studios shows Jason Clarke as Ted Kennedy, left, and Kate Mara as Mary Jo Kopechne in a scene from "Chappaquiddick." This image released by Entertainment Studios shows Jason Clarke as Ted Kennedy, left, and Kate Mara as Mary Jo Kopechne in a scene from "Chappaquiddick."
a Chappaquiddicka puts focus on aftermath of Kennedy accident
Jason Clarke plunged into frigid waters, repeatedly, for his role as the late Sen. Ted Kennedy in "Chappaquiddick." The Australian actor said his research about the accident that thwarted Kennedy's presidential chances included jumping into Poucha Pond, the same waters the Massachusetts Democrat's car crashed into in July 1969, killing Mary Jo Kopechne.
String of abuses clouds future of Saipan visa program
A push to save and expand a controversial visa program unique to the Northern M... . FILE - In this June 8, 2016 file photo, Del.
Trump floated a Putin visit to the White House in a March 20 phone call
President Donald Trump proposed meeting Vladimir Putin at the White House in a March phone call, the Kremlin said Monday, a fresh revelation about a conversation that stirred controversy over Trump's friendly tone toward the Russian leader amid mounting tensions with the West. After the March 20 phone call - in which Trump congratulated Putin for a reelection victory in a vote widely criticized as not free and fair - Trump told reporters that the two leaders had discussed a possible meeting to discuss Syria, Ukraine, North Korea and "the arms race."