New York Times Editor Testifies in Sarah Palin’s Defamation Lawsuit

The editor of the New York Times editorial board on Wednesday took the witness stand in a lawsuit filed by former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, who claims that a June editorial in the paper defamed her by linking her to a 2011 mass shooting. James Bennet testified at a hearing before U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff in a Manhattan federal court that he meant to link Palin to an "overall climate" of incitement to political violence, but not to say she caused the shooting.

Parental choice is kicking bad schools out of school choice programs

Debate over school choice finds itself in new territory with proponents and opponents alike fighting over accountability. Opponents of school choice like Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., made the news when he pressed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to include some undefined accountability standards in any federal school choice program.

Rep. Moore calls for impeachment

U.S. Representative Gwen Moore [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons). The Democrat from Milwaukee issued a statement blasting Trump for defending neo-Nazis and the KKK for "the deadly riot in Charlottesville," adding "for the sake of the soul of our country, we must come together to restore our national dignity that has been robbed by Donald Trump's presence in the White House."

Trego Manor will be closed

Following months of concern about the facility's financial situation and fines for health inspection violations, Trego County Manor will be closing in approximately 30 days. The decision was made official Tuesday evening during a joint meeting of the manor's board of directors and the Trego County Commission.

6politicsGehrke: Why we can all celebrate John Curtis’ win in the 3rd District Republican primary

The Salt Lake Tribune) Provo Mayor John Curtis reacts while learning he is up seven points in Salt Lake C... The Salt Lake Tribune) Provo Mayor John Curtis reacts while learning he is up seven points in Salt Lake C... The Salt Lake Tribune) Provo Mayor John Curtis celebrates with his wife Sue and daughters Nicole, Kierston and Sarah Jane during his election night party at the Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Tuesday, August 15, 2017. The Salt Lake Tribune) Provo Mayor John Curtis celebrates during his election night party at the Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

Moore, Strange in GOP runoff in Alabama Senate race

Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, who was twice removed from office, forced a primary runoff Tuesday against Trump-backed incumbent Sen. Luther Strange in a race likely to be closely watched for clues about Republicans' prospects in 2018 midterm elections. Despite being buoyed by millions of dollars in advertising by a super political action committee tied to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Strange was unable to defeat the firebrand jurist who took losing stands for the public display of the Ten Commandments and against gay marriage.

Moderate Utah mayor wins 3-way GOP primary for US House seat

The mayor in the Mormon stronghold of Provo won a three-way Republican primary Tuesday in the race to replace former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, putting him on track to clinch the congressional seat in the general election in the overwhelming GOP district. John Curtis pulled off the win despite being dogged by attack ads from deep-pocketed outside groups in a race whose three candidates were emblematic of the divisions roiling the GOP under President Donald Trump.

Energy Secretary Perry visits Hanford

Energy Secretary Rick Perry, left, closely observes as worker trainers Joni Spencer, center, and Dean Beaver prepare to give a respirator demonstration Tuesday at the HAMMER Training Facility in Richland. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., stands next to Perry and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., stands in between the workers at right.

The Latest: Curtis wins GOP primary for US House seat

In this Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, photo, David Muir, a 58-year-old longtime Republican, casts his vote in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Muir said that he cast his ballot early for John Curtis, because he thinks his experience running local government makes him more qualified than the other two.

John Curtis wins Utah Republican primary to replace Jason Chaffetz

A popular mayor has won Utah's Republican primary to become the overwhelming favorite to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Jason Chaffetz. John Curtis of Provo on Tuesday defeated former state lawmaker Chris Herrod and business consultant Tanner Ainge, son of Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge.

Trump defends Charlottesville response, says lefta

Trump's assertion left wing protesters just as violent as white supremacists in Charlottesville sets off firestorm "I wanted to make sure, unlike most politicians, that what I said was correct," Trump said. Check out this story on publicopiniononline.com: https://usat.ly/2w7Z30X From Trump Tower in New York City, President Trump told reporters that he believed both protesters and counter protesters were to blame for the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Next month’s Riverfront Jazz Festival will join up-and-comers with stars like Erykah Badu

What have you been hearing about the Riverfront Jazz Festival that The Black Academy of Arts and Letters will present next month? Most likely, you've not heard enough. The three-day event on three stages is poising itself to line up with some of the better-known jazz festivals across the country.

Democratic congressman arrested outside White House during rally for illegal immigrants

U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez addresses delegates during the second session of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 5, 2012. Rep. Luis Gutierrez was arrested outside the White House on Tuesday during a rally demonstrating support for the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

The Senate subway: The new epicenter of American democracy?

It's a slightly-comical transportation system in the bowels of the U.S. Capitol that few Americans know exist: the Senate subway system. Not subway like Metro - but two sets of tracks that carry underground trams ferrying lawmakers from Senate chambers to their office buildings, less than a third of a mile away.

The Latest: Light turnout in Alabama Senate primary

The Latest on Alabama's special primary election for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions : Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said Tuesday afternoon that turnout could be as low as 10 percent to 15 percent if the trend continues. Polling places across the state reported light traffic in the morning.