Trump’s Dangerous Syria Missile Strike
The images were gutting. Silenced children and crushed families in the aftermath of Tuesday's deadly chemical weapon attack in Syria's Idlib province.
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Dayton signals possible compromise on Real ID impasse
Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton has signaled a possible compromise on Real ID after saying he doesn't believe he can allow immigrants living in the country illegally to obtain driver's licenses without legislative approval. Dayton said Monday that legislation is needed this session to be compliant with federal ID standards.
Graham links Trump, Reagan on Syria strikes
Lindsey Graham Graham links Trump, Reagan on Syria strikes The Hill's 12:30 Report McCain, Graham applaud Syrian airstrikes MORE says President Trump's missile strikes against Syria reveal positive traits the commander-in-chief shares with former President Ronald Reagan. "All I can say about this president is he has the instincts of Ronald Reagan in many ways," Graham told reporters Friday , according to The Washington Examiner.
Boom: Watch Dozens of Missiles Fired Into Syria [High-Definition Video]
As we all know, 59 Tomahawk land attack missiles were sent in with a lesson to strike a Syrian air-field that is allegedly the origin point of a chemical weapons strike in the northern part of the country of Syria, as reported by military officials. Destroyers USS Porter and USS Ross were the home of these missiles and launched the strike from the Eastern Mediterranean.
U.S. probing: Did Russia take part in chem weapons attack?
Russia's deputy U.N. ambassador Vladimir Safronkov listens as Syria's Deputy U.N. Ambassador Mounzer Mounzer speaks during a Security Council meeting on the situation in Syria Friday at United Nations headquarters. PALM BEACH, Fla.
After 11 months without a buyer, Topeka’s St. Francis Health Center could close
Members of Topeka's medical community say St. Francis Health Center's Denver owners could close the hospital after failing to secure a deal with potential buyers. SCL Health, which has reported financial losses in recent years, placed St. Francis on the market 11 months ago, leaving 1,600 employees increasingly anxious about its future.
Senate shoots down flat tax proposal with nearly unanimous – no’ vote
During Senate debate Thursday on a bill to turn Kansas into a flat-tax state, Sen. Tom Holland, D- Baldwin City, said said the flat tax would be nothing more than a policy win for Brownback, with no solutions for Kansas' budget. Sen. Caryn Tyson, R-Parker speaking during debate on a bill to turn Kansas into a flat-tax state, described the proposal as the "closest thing I've seen to a fair tax code in the state of Kansas."
Flat tax proposal unpopular with think tanks, interest groups
Think tanks and interest groups across the political spectrum denounced a flat tax bill that failed in the Senate on Thursday and had been endorsed by Gov. Sam Brownback and Senate leaders. TOPEKA - Think tanks and interest groups across the political spectrum denounced a flat tax bill that failed in the Senate on Thursday and had been endorsed by Gov. Sam Brownback and Senate leaders.
Sanders and Perez plan cross-country tour
Bernie Sanders Sanders and Perez plan cross-country tour 'SNL' alum: 'Moron' Trump 'didn't get the jokes' Senate Dems offer bill to restore internet privacy rules MORE will join Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez in a cross-country outreach tour to states where Democrats lost in 2016. The trip will begin in Maine in mid-April and will reach several states, including Kentucky, Florida, Nevada and Arizona, according to the Washington Post .
Bernie Sanders and Democrats coming to Maine on April 17
A national tour of Trump country by the new Democratic National Committee chairman and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will apparently kick off April 17 in Maine. The weeklong, multi-state tour is intended to begin to mend fences between the party and its grass roots in areas that voted for Republican President Donald Trump last year.
Analysis: Can the president attack another country without Congress?
The U.S. missile strikes Thursday on a Syrian air base were conducted without formal congressional approval. Some questions and answers about how and why presidents can conduct military action without permission from the 535 representatives of the American people.
Read Lindsey Graham’s Speech on the Court, Filibuster, and Future of the Senate
The Senate is unique among American political bodies in that its very rules and traditions have often been the basis for consequential oratory. Such was the case on Thursday, when South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham delivered a 3,000-word speech on the nuclear option and its devastating effect on the Senate.
Gorsuch heads for confirmation as Senate tears up own rules
President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, is headed for confirmation after Republicans tore up the Senate's voting rules to allow him to ascend to the high court over furious Democratic objections. Democrats denounced the GOP's use of what both sides dubbed the "nuclear option" to put Gorsuch on the court, calling it an epic power grab that would further corrode politics in Congress, the courts and the United States.
After Historic Vote, Gorsuch Speeding To The Supreme Court
Judge Neil Gorsuch is within days, or even hours, of being sworn in as the 113th justice to serve on the nation's highest court. His path to confirmation was relatively short by modern standards - just 65 days.
Police: Burlington man broke into home, found sitting in chair
A 22-year-old man was arrested Saturday, after Burlington police say he broke into a home on South Willard St. Lt. Jonathan Young says a woman locked herself in her bedroom and called 911 around 3 a.m., after waking up to the sound of breaking glass.
Lawmakers try to keep town halls from getting out of control
It was one of the most exclusive tickets in town: Only 800 were made available, and those lucky enough to score one had to show photo ID at the gate, where they were issued a wristband and a number. No signs bigger than a sheet of notebook paper were allowed, so as not to obscure anyone's view.
Trump aides differ over Assada s future after Syria attack
Top aides to President Donald Trump demurred on Sunday over where U.S. policy on Syria was headed after last week's retaliatory missile strike, leaving open questions about whether removing Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad from power was now one of Trump's goals. After the United States launched cruise missile strikes on a Syrian air base alleged to have launched a deadly poison gas attack on Syrian civilians, Trump administration officials said they were prepared to take further actions if necessary.
Senator Tester New bill aims to help veterans
Senator Jon Tester introduced a bipartisan bill that would increase veterans access to substance abuse and mental health treatment through veterans treatment court. Tester says the veteran treatment court does crucial work to make sure veterans in the criminal justice system are getting specific assistance they need.
A Kennedy for Connecticut governor?
Newly elected state Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr., D-Branford, chats with Rep. Pam Staneski during a public hearing of the Intellectual and Developmental Disability Committee at the Capitol in Hartford on Jan. 15, 2015. Kennedy, son of the Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy.
GOP’s Israel chief says Sarah Silverman ‘needs a muzzle’
The leader of Israel's main Republican group called Sarah Silverman a "self-hating Jew" and said she "needs a muzzle." Marc Zell made the comments Saturday night on behalf of the Republicans Overseas Israel Facebook page, which he manages as the group's co-chairman.