The Many Layers of Stakes in the Robert Menendez Trial
If he's convicted, it could mean the end of Obamacare. But the Menendez case also reveals the subtle layers of what constitutes modern-day corruption.
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Man falls to his death while installing hurricane shutters ahead of Irma
Obviously Hurricane Irma continues to be a threat that is going to devastate the Unite... -- A number of hurricanes are churning in the Atlantic currently, including Hurricanes Irma and Jose.Irma weakened from a Category 5 to a still-frightening Category... Senators Thad Cochran and Patrick Leahy , along with Representatives Jeff Fortenberry and Marcia Fudge , this week introduced the bipartisan Farm to ... Here's a rundown of the high school gridiron action for tonight.
Taylor Force Act to be enforced starting in 2018
The Taylor Force Act would cut U.S. funding to the Palestinian Authority until it ends its policy which distributes $300 million to terrorists and their families annually. The bill is named after Taylor Force, a former United States Army officer who was murdered in a stabbing attack in 2016 , while walking along the Jaffa boardwalk.
Our View: DMC has made Mayo a political pinata
Gov. Mark Dayton, with Mayo Clinic leaders, city officials and legislators, celebrates passage of the Destination Medical Center initiative in May 2013. Gov. Mark Dayton, with Mayo Clinic leaders, city officials and legislators, celebrates passage of the Destination Medical Center initiative in May 2013.
Deal with Trump, GOP retirements have Dems riding higher
In this July 27, 2017 file photo, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif. gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Supreme Court backs Dayton veto of Legislature budget
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ordered Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders to hire a mediator to work out their differences and secure funding for the Legislature. The Supreme Court Chamber is home to perhaps the most dramatic and vibrant mural in the Minnesota Capitol.
‘Dreamers’ left confused about fine points of immigration program’s end
Days after President Donald Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Mayara Pena still has a lot of unanswered questions. One of them is about her cars.
Puerto Rico assessing Hurricane Irma damage amid widespread power outage
A pleasure boat stands next to a destroyed home after the passing of Hurricane Irma, in Culebra, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.
Florida Republican calls hurricane aid bill a generational thefta
Rep. Matt Gaetz was one of two Florida Republicans to vote against $15 billion in hurricane relief. He called the relief money, which was attached to a short-term limit of the nation's debt ceiling, as "generational theft."
Trump gets bill to provide $15.3B in disaster aid, avoid government shutdown
U.S. President Donald Trump cut a deal with Democrats to tie disaster aid to a rise in the debt ceiling. The House voted overwhelmingly on Friday to send a $15.3 billion US disaster aid package to President Donald Trump, overcoming conservative objections to linking the emergency legislation to a temporary increase in America's borrowing authority.
Sanders Responds to Clinton Accusations In New Book
Sen. Bernie Sanders brushed off the accusations in Hillary Clinton's new book that his attacks on her during the primary made it hard for her to unify progressives, The Week reports. Said Sanders: "Secretary Clinton ran against the most unpopular candidate in the history of this country and she lost and was upset about it, and I understand that.
Feds move to revoke Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli’s bail over Hillary Clinton threat
Federal prosecutors argue Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli poses a danger to the community as they move to revoke his bail Feds move to revoke Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli's bail over Hillary Clinton threat Federal prosecutors argue Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli poses a danger to the community as they move to revoke his bail Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2vQYIQN Martin Shkreli is the former CEO of the biotech firm Retrophin as well as the founder of Turing Pharmaceuticals AG. He's currently involved in a five-to-six week trial for being accused of defrauding investors of two hedge funds.
Since When Did Opposing a Blank Check to Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer Make Someone a RINO??
In January, 2001, newly inaugurated President George W. Bush invited U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy to the White House for movie night to watch Thirteen Days, which is about President John F. Kennedy's handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The point of the overture, however, was to appeal to Senator Kennedy to support "No Child Left Behind," not just to pop popcorn.
Lobby Senate for an Increase in NIH Funding for Alzheimer’s Research
According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease, including 110,000 here in Wisconsin. In 2017, caring for individuals living with Alzheimer's or other dementias will cost $259 billion - including $175 billion in direct costs to Medicare and Medicaid.
Another U.S. Senator Jumps on the ‘Medicare for All’ Bill
Elizabeth Warren on Thursday announced her support for an upcoming bill from Vermont's independent Sen. Bernie Sanders. Sanders said in March that he would follow through on his long-held support for single-payer insurance by introducing a bill extending a Here you can find useful examples and description about searching the news archive.
Bernie Sanders attacks Hillary Clinton on The Late Show
Six dead including two children as Mexico's biggest earthquake in a century triggers a tsunami 'which could reach three meters high' and leaves a million without power Miami faces a DIRECT HIT: Hurricane and life-threatening storm surge warnings are issued for the first time for South Florida after eye of Irma shifts on its way towards the US 'Armed' man is shot by police at Miami Airport prompting evacuation of the terminal while travelers rush to evacuate Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma College student films her horror as she wakes up in an abandoned train and has to call 911 after falling asleep on the train following epic day of travel to flee her Florida school before Irma hit 'Hunker down, stay where you are': Irma pummels Turks and Caicos with 175mph winds - as Caribbean islands already torn apart rush against the clock before Category 3 Jose arrives for round two Sea of red: ... (more)
Kid Rock Delivers Politically Charged Tirade In Michigan Show
The rock star was performing in Grand Rapids, Michigan when he addressed white supremacists and the Black Lives Matter movement. Controversial American star Kid Rock threw some more fuel into his supposed run for the Senate by launching into a wide-ranging political tirade during a concert in Michigan.
On Capitol Hill, Trump Jr. denies collusion with Russia
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, arrives at the Capitol as his panel prepares to interview Donald Trump Jr., behind closed doors about the meddling and possible Russian links to President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.
House heads toward passage of Harvey aid bill, debt hike
Conservative grumbling aside, the House is heading toward backing a $15.3 billion disaster aid package that President Donald Trump and Democrats have linked to a temporary increase in America's borrowing authority and keeping the government funded through December. The House vote on Friday would send the massive package to Trump for his signature, replenishing rapidly dwindling emergency accounts as Florida braces for the impact of Hurricane Irma this weekend and Texas picks up the pieces after the devastation of the Harvey storm.
Floridians jam highways to flee wrath of Hurricane Irma
Floridians began a mass exodus on Thursday as Hurricane Irma, the powerful Category 5 storm, plowed through the Caribbean toward the Sunshine State. Thousands of cars headed north, causing interstate backups and slowdowns.