Trump’s Minor Gun Actions Are Probably All Congress Will Allow

In an effort to show he's heeding calls to address gun violence after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, last week, President Trump has thrown out many vague ideas, including arming teachers, raising the age for gun purchases, opening more mental institutions, and creating a ratings system for video games . He's also mentioned several times that we're "going to be very strong on background checks."

Fact Check: Administration actions on Russia sometimes tougher than Trump’s words

Under heavy criticism for still not condemning Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election, President Donald Trump is defending his record on Russia - and claiming he's been tougher than his predecessor, President Barack Obama. "I have been much tougher on Russia than Obama, just look at the facts.

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FBI director promises inquiry after admitting Bureau was warned SIX WEEKS AGO that Florida shooter wanted to kill people and was stockpiling guns but did not investigate or pass to Miami office BREAKING NEWS: Mueller grand jury throws down challenge to Putin as it sensationally indicts 13 Russians and infamous 'troll factory' for interfering with 2016 election by 'supporting' Trump and 'disparaging Hillary Clinton' EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jackson's half-sister reveals how dad Joe carried on his 25-year affair with her mother by pretending to be on business trips while secretly visiting his second family and spoiling her with gifts NBC labeled disrespectful after network bosses insisted on the incorrect pronunciation of 'Pyeongchang' during its Olympic coverage because it's 'cleaner' Republican congressional candidate and NRA member is blasted over incredible new campaign ad showing her firing ... (more)

Understanding the Media’s Ugly Weekendby David French When it comes…

Two is a travesty. But what about three, then four, then five? What if some of them adopt a seemingly celebratory tone as they recount alleged diplomatic triumphs over Vice President Mike Pence? That was this weekend - article after article, tweet after tweet.

Trump’s infrastructure plan puts most of burden to states, cities

The Trump administration is set to unveil a $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan Monday that largely puts the bill on the shoulders of local governments. But just $200 billion would actually come from the federal government - something President Trump hinted at during his State of the Union address last month.

NYT Celebrates MSNBC’s Joy Reid, ‘Hero of the Resistance,’ Downplays Homophobic Posts

The front of today's New York Times Sunday Styles section features a profile of MSNBC host Joy Reid, " A Hero of the Resistance, " by Laura Holson. The online headline's subhead: "The daughter of immigrants, she spars fiercely with supporters of President Trump, both on the air and in the Twitter ether."

Trump flirts with flashy military parade long eschewed by US

For generations, as America's authoritarian rivals strutted their tanks, troops and jets through main thoroughfares in dramatic displays of strength, the United States watched from afar, but did not emulate. Widely accepted as the world's mightiest, the U.S. military has no tradition of putting itself on parade like in Russia, North Korea or China.

‘There’s a lot of anger’: FBI agents furious over…

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes speaks to the media about President Donald Trump's allegation that his campaign was the target of wiretaps on Capitol Hill in Washington March 7, 2017. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein Longtime FBI agents - as well as other law enforcement officials - are furious with the Republican Party over the release of a memo compiled by the office of House intel head Rep. Devin Nunes that attacks an ongoing investigation into the Trump White House, saying conservatives have done irreparable damage to the agency that has always been considered a bastion of rectitude.

Washington Post defends State of the Union coverage

Donald John Trump Stormy Daniels on statement denying Trump affair: 'I do not know where it came from' Five Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union Van Jones: Trump 'selling sweet-tasting candy with poison in it' MORE 's State of the Union address, The Washington Post on Wednesday explained that the update to the headline was not due to complaints. The newspaper changed the headlines multiple times after the first edition, but a spokesperson told the Washington Examiner it was to reflect the paper's coverage, not because of complaints on Twitter.

Names of campaign donors to be flashed during live stream of Trump’s State of the Union speech

President Trump waves after speaking to the March for Life participants from an event in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington this month. President Trump is seeking to parlay his first State of the Union address on Tuesday into cash for his reelection campaign by offering supporters a chance to see their name flashed on the screen during a broadcast of the speech.

Beloved Organic Brands Make Unprecedented Protest: Stop Attacking Organic

WASHINGTON: The nation's organic food movement, representing dozens of brands, thousands of organic farmers and millions of organic consumers, as well as retailers, certifiers, and organizations, published an open letter in the Washington Post. The cosigners are demanding that the USDA stop interfering with the public process that has created clear standards for animal welfare in organic food production.

Where Is the Major Media’s Reporting on Hillary’s…

Friday evening, Hillary Clinton wrapped up a bizarre video in which she said that her message was "directed to the activist b*tches supporting b*tches." A universal establishment media firestorm erupted over what President Trump allegedly said in a closed-door meeting earlier this month.

This Thursday, July 27, 2017, photo shows an AT&T logo at a store in…

AT&T is calling on Congress for a national net neutrality law that would govern internet providers and tech companies alike, which the telecom giant says would end a fractious, years-long debate over the future of the web. In a series of full-page ads Wednesday in major newspapers such as The Washington Post and the New York Times, AT&T chief executive Randall Stephenson proposed an "Internet Bill of Rights" that could help guarantee an open internet, one in which online content is not blocked or slowed down by telecom or cable companies, nor by internet companies such as Google or Facebook.

Here’s Why Lawmakers Are Backing Off Transgender Bathroom Bills In 2018

Lawmakers, especially those in the South, are backing away from legislative efforts to impose transgender bathroom bills in schools, businesses and elsewhere in an effort to focus resources and energy on less contentious issues. Few social bills, including transgender bathroom bills, have been introduced in states so far in 2018 and those that have been pending have seen little movement.