Democrats: Congress must fund children’s insurance program
Democratic members of Congress from Massachusetts and Rhode Island are calling on Congress to immediately extend funding for a popular federal children's health insurance initiative.
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Idaho businesses line up against non-compete law; ‘lie of the year'”…
More than 100 Idaho business leaders, ranging from high-tech CEOs to small-business owners to engineers, marketers and manufacturers, have signed a letter to Gov. Butch Otter and the Idaho Legislature calling for the repeal of a 2016 noncompete law that sharply limits the rights of employees who move to new firms. The law , which passed both houses by divided votes amid much controversy, took effect July 1, 2016.
On SNL, Donald Trump’s White House celebrates Christmas by…
The White House gang was all there in the latest "Saturday Night Live" cold open, with Alec Baldwin reprising his role as US President Donald Trump - this time reflecting on his "amazing first year in office." "That's right, you can finally say that again, because the war on Christmas is over," Baldwin's Trump says.
“Absolute Red Line”: Eric Holder Issues Second Warning Against Potus Trump Firing Mueller
Former Obama-era Attorney General Eric Holder called for mass protests if President Trump fires special counsel Robert Mueller. This is the second warning Holder has issued this week in respect to rumors about President Trump relieving Mueller of his duties as special counsel.
Congressman quotes Rebbe Nachman at hearing
A Democratic lawmaker on Capitol Hill cited Rebbe Nachman of Breslov during a House hearing last week focusing on an investigation by special prosecutor Robert Mueller into claims of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, including allegations of collusion by some Trump campaign members with Russian officials. While questioning Rod Rosenstein, the Trump Justice Department's Deputy Attorney General, last week, California Democrat Eric Swalwell invoked a popular saying of the founder of the Breslov Hassidic movement, Rebbe Nachman.
GOP senator: FBI agent’s political text messages don’t taint all of Robert Mueller’s investigation
A Republican senator disagreed with people from his own party who've said special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election is completely compromised because of anti-President Trump texts sent by one agent involved. Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., said on CBS' "Face The Nation" Sunday the investigation isn't totally tainted because one agent - kicked off of the probe in July - sent texts critical of Trump in 2016.
Trump, allies escalate feud with FBI as Democrats warn against Robert Mueller removal
President Trump and his allies escalated their war of words against the FBI this week, claiming bias among investigators looking into the Trump campaign as Democrats warned that such attacks could set the stage for the removal of special counsel Robert Mueller. After days of going after the FBI, whose reputation he said was "in tatters," Trump took aim at the bureau's handling of two allegedly biased agents on Friday as he left the White House for an event at the FBI Academy .
APNewsBreak: US soldier ambushed in Niger wasn’t captured
Dispelling a swirl of rumors about how Sgt. La David T. Johnson, 25, of Miami Gardens, Florida, died, the report has determined that he was killed by enemy rifle and machine gun fire as he fled the attack by an offshoot of the Islamic State group about 120 miles north of Niamey, the capital of the African country.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn faults Democrats griping about tax bill for refusing participate in process
Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn pushed back Sunday against Democrats griping about the tax reform bill, saying they have refused to participate despite being invited to do so by Republicans. "Our Democratic colleagues simply refused to participate in the process," Mr. Cornyn, Texas Republican, said on ABC's "This Week."
Widening the wealth gap: Letter to the editor
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, talks with reporters in the Capitol after signing the conference committee report to advance the GOP tax bill, in Washington, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017.( The U.S. tax system needs to be reformed, but giving $1.5 trillion in tax breaks to millionaires and corporations is bad public policy. This bill blows out the deficit, deepens America's wealth gap and imperils safety net programs.
Panic room by @BloggersRUs
They're inside the house. A lawyer from the Trump transition team accused Robert Mueller on Saturday of illegally obtaining thousands of transition emails as part of his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Trump defends tax plan as ‘great Christmas gifts’ to middle class
With a vote on the biggest tax rewrite in three decades set for Tuesday, Republicans were working to ensure party members were holding the line in favor of the legislation against entrenched Democratic opposition. The plan was finalized on Friday after Republican Senators Marco Rubio and Bob Corker pledged their support.
Mace to face Boatwright in general election
More voters turned out for the Republican runoff between Mark Smith and Nancy Mace than in the actual primary.
New England Council urges immigration reform
An organization that represents businesses across New England is urging action to prevent the loss of thousands of immigrant employees from the already tight labor market. Jim Brett of the New England Council joined with the New American Economy last week in a media teleconference as a display of united support for immigrants, including an estimated 15,000 covered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA.
Is 2018 The Year For Comprehensive Retirement Legislation?
Richard Neal, D- MA, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, proposes what may be the most aggressive retirement policy to date. "We are ripe for a comprehensive retirement bill," Ms.
Now IS the time to go forward with impeachment
On Dec. 6, Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, forced a House vote on articles of impeachment against Donald Trump. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said in advance of the vote, "Now is not the time," citing ongoing investigations.
Odessa Police in search of suspects believed to be behind string of burglaries
Multiple burglaries, and multiple locations, Odessa Police believe they are committed by the same suspects. Within the last couple of weeks, Odessa Police have responded to over a dozen burglaries believed to have been committed by the same suspect during the early morning hours.
and Another One: Democratic Congressman Bobby Scott Accused Of…
AND ANOTHER ONE: Democratic Congressman Bobby Scott Accused Of Sexual Harassment. "Another member of the Congressional Black Caucus has been accused of sexual harassment, Rep. Bobby Scott .
Nevada Democrat, facing ethics probe, wona t seek re-election
First-term Democratic Congressman Ruben Kihuen of Nevada, who is at the center of sexual harassment allegations, announced Saturday he won't seek re-election. Kihuen's announcement came a day after the House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into whether Kihuen "may have engaged in sexual harassment" with a campaign aide and a lobbyist.
Why It’s Becoming Increasingly Obvious Adam Schiff Probably…
In a letter sent to Congressman Michael Conaway this week, Donald Trump Jr. attorney Alan S. Futerfas, called for an investigation into leaks from the House Intelligence Committee, suggesting the individual who leaked the false WikiLeaks story did so knowingly. The mainstream media embarrassed itself once again after it was caught pushing 'Trump-Russia' fake news.