Cold temperatures, partly sunny skies expected for Tulsa on Sunday
If you're going to be out on the roads Sunday morning make sure to leave a little extra time for the journey. "Cloudy and very cold Sunday morning," Corfidi said.
Category Archives: US House of Representatives
Senate Democrats out-fundraising GOP rivals, polls show
Senate Democrats in this year's toughest re-election races have raised millions more than their Republican opponents as the party looks to turn donor anger at President Donald Trump into success at the polls in November. The 10 incumbents facing re-election in states won by Trump raised $19.9 million during the last three months of 2017, while 24 Republicans competing in primaries to select their challengers raised $6.6 million, a Bloomberg analysis of filings last week with the Senate Office of Public Records shows.
Trump calls rebuttal memo ‘very political’
President Donald Trump defended his decision to not release the Democratic rebuttal of a Republican memo that alleged bias and misconduct by the FBI and Justice Department early in their investigation of Russian election interference, saying on Twitter that the document was "very political." "The Democrats sent a very political and long response memo which they knew, because of sources and methods , would have to be heavily redacted, whereupon they would blame the White House for lack of transparency," Trump said in a tweet.
Paul Nehlen slammed over ‘racist’ Meghan Markle tweet
Republican businessman is branded a 'sick creep' after posting a picture of Cheddar Man superimposed onto Meghan Markle's face Republican businessman Paul Nehlen was branded 'sick' and a 'creep' after superimposing a picture of Cheddar Man onto Meghan Markle 's face. The Donald Trump supporter tweeted the image, which also featured Prince Harry , with the caption: 'Honey, does this tie make my face look pale?' His comment follows the news that the oldest skeleton to be found in the UK - which was nicknamed Cheddar Man - was revealed to have dark skin.
Businessman Paul Kerr Joins Race for Darrell Issa’s Seat
Joining the growing list of Democrats and Republicans jumping into the race for Rep. Darrell's Issa's Congressional seat since he announced his retirement is Navy veteran and businessman Paul Kerr. Kerr says he's running for office because he's faced the struggles many Americans are going through today, including not having health care, working a minimum wage job and transitioning from the military to civilian life.
Two Ohio police officers fatally shot responding to 911 hang-up…
Westerville Police Officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering were fatally shot while walking into an apartment while responding to a "potential domestic situation," police Chief Joe Morbitzer said at a news conference. The cops were at the apartment eight minutes after someone at the home called 911 at 12:02 p.m., Morbitzer said.
Ted Cruz braces Texas GOP for volatile 2018 election season amid Democratic enthusiasm
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is preparing Texas Republicans for a turbulent election year amid super-charged Democratic enthusiasm - including in his own re-election campaign. Traveling the state for GOP events this weekend, Cruz portrayed an uncertain midterm environment that could go down as disastrous for Republicans if they don't work to counteract Democratic energy throughout the country.
The Power List Who will be most influential in Hudson County in 2018?
Who will be the main influencers in Hudson County during 2018? The Reporter 's annual rankings are below. Influence and power aren't just confined to the political arena, of course.
Rand Paul enjoys his roll as Senate troublemaker
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State Department Lost 12% of its Foreign Affairs Specialists in…
Rob Porter Is a National Security Scandal, Too - The allegations against Rob Porter, the recently departed White House staff secretary, are morally disturbing. Multiple ex-wives have accused him of abusive behavior, and while he disputes those accusations, the FBI found them credible enough John Kelly faces pressure over handling of Rob Porter allegations - White House Chief of Staff John Kelly is facing continued scrutiny over his handling of domestic abuse accusations against a former senior aide.
POLITICSTrump Should Be More Honest About His JerkinessThe…
On Friday, President Trump declined to release the Democratic rebuttal of the Devin Nunes memo, the dud of a document that had purported to blow the lid on a vast FBI conspiracy against the president. Trump's thin rationale, as he explained on Saturday, was that he was responding to the concerns of Justice Department and FBI officials, who warned about exposure of classified information.
Twenty-year-old Topeka Libertarian launches bid for Kansas governor
A 20-year-old graduate of Topeka High School revealed Saturday a decision to campaign for the office of Kansas governor as a Libertarian. Thomas Padgett, who works for a small business and has never sought elective office, said inspiration to join the field of about two-dozen gubernatorial candidates was drawn from frustration with the 2016 presidential nominees of the Republican and Democratic parties.
No cars allowed: Georgia considers highway just for trucks
It would be the first highway of its kind in the United States, said John Hibbard, the Georgia Department of Transportation's operations director. WABE Radio reports that the toll-free highway would stretch 40 miles from metro Atlanta to Macon.
Lawmakers push for federal nutrition bill for Native youth
A group of Democratic senators and representatives are pushing for federal legislation that would allow for tribes to administer free federal food and nutrition programs to school children. U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, both of New Mexico, are among the bill's sponsors.
State House of Representatives passes bills seeking to increase fight against opioids
The Washington House passed measures Friday that require drug manufacturers and doctors to do more to fight opioid abuse, part of an effort to save the lives of hundreds of state residents who die as result of overdose every year. House Bill 1047 was passed by an 86-12 vote, while House Bill 2489 received unanimous approval.
GOP endorses Scott Wagner for governor
Saturday's endorsement at the Republican State Committee's winter meeting comes a month before the deadline for the May 15 primary, where the party will nominate a candidate to challenge Gov. Tom Wolf. Sen. Scott Wagner kicks off his campaign for governor Wednesday at his York County waste and recycling business, Penn Waste Inc., in East Manchester Township.
GOP endorses Wagner for governor, Turzai dropsa
State Sen. Scott Wagner and running mate Jeff Bartos received an endorsement Saturday, Feb. 10, from the Republican Party of Pennsylvania in support of Wagner's bid for governor in 2018. Sen. Scott Wagner, a prominent businessman, sits down with The York Dispatch to discuss, among other topics, the potential for conflicts of interest as he runs for governor.
A Message to the Wall Street Journal: ‘Give Voice to Accuracy, Instead of Partisanship’
The "one-sided" Republican memorandum known as the "Nunes Memorandum" after the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Devin Nunes , was released by the White House on Feb. 2, 2018. Responsible journalism is journalism responsible, in the last analysis, to the editor's own conviction of what, whether interesting or only important, is in the public interest.
Trump accuses Democrats of playing politics with memo
President Donald Trump on Saturday accused the Democrats of playing politics with classified information, asserting that their memo countering GOP allegations about the conduct of the FBI's Russia probe was a trap meant to "blame the White House for lack of transparency." Citing national security concerns, the White House notified the House Intelligence Committee on Friday that the president was "unable" to declassify the Democratic memo.
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Sacred Aging Series @ The J! An in-depth series that explores "Sacred Aging," and our individual purpose in the modern world. Tucson Hebrew Academy is enrolling for the 2018-19 school year! You're invited to engage with our teachers, get a feel for our warm and supportive learning environments, and see THA in action with a tour of the building.