Congress must prove its mettle this fall; it has no choice

Republicans have little to show for their first seven months of controlling the White House and Capitol Hill. The Senate sent Justice Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, and Congress passed bills bolstering veterans' health programs and financing the Food and Drug Administration.

Fox News host Eric Bolling suspended amid investigation

Fox News said Saturday that it has suspended Eric Bolling, the co-host of its late-afternoon news program "The Specialists," while it investigates allegations he sent a lewd photo to co-workers. News of the suspension came one day after a Huff Post report relying on anonymous sources stated Bolling had sent a lewd photo to at least three female colleagues at Fox New and Fox Business.

Maxine Waters next House speaker: Dem strategist

Democrats have "no reason" to try to make bipartisan legislative deals with President Trump and should instead wait until next year when outspoken Democrat Maxine Waters leads the House and Chuck Schumer leads the Senate, Democratic strategist Robert Patillo said Saturday. "Democrats looking at a president hovering around a 30 percent approval rating have no reason to run into a burning building and try to put it out, when they should instead just wait for 2018 when they have Speaker of the House Maxine Waters and Senate leader Chuck Schumer," Patillo told Fox News' "America's News Headquarters."

One weird trick Democrats could use to stop stumbling over Pelosi and abortion questions

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi at a May 4 news conference on Capitol Hill. Last week saw the Democratic Party save the Affordable Care Act, a remarkable victory for an out-of-power party.

Democrats Risk Backlash Over Pushing Russia Probes, Strategists and Candidates Say

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., flanked by, Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J.,and Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 20, 2017. There is apparent discord within the U.S. Democratic Party over how vigorously it should emphasize allegations of collusion between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and Russia, according to Politico.

With His Back Against The Wall, Trump Again Turns To Grievance Politics

No single issue has been a greater animating force for the Republican base over the past decade than immigration - except maybe the Affordable Care Act . And with the failure of GOP health care efforts in Congress and sliding poll numbers this summer, the Trump White House seems to be making a concerted effort to elevate cultural wedge issues, from immigration and a announcing a ban on transgender people in the military to affirmative action and police conduct.

George Will on Alabama and GOP Politics

George Will's latest WaPo column looks to Alabama to discuss the contemporary Republican Party, The GOP has become the party of the grotesque : Southern Gothic is a literary genre and, occasionally, a political style that, like the genre, blends strangeness and irony. Consider the current primary campaign to pick the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions.

Israeli officials say under-fire McMaster a great friend of Israel

Source tells Israeli paper that security figures are 'constantly impressed by how pro-Israeli' the US national security adviser is despite criticism in US Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman meets with US National Security Adviser H. R. McMaster on May 22, 2017. Israeli officials responded to mounting allegations that US National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster is anti-Israel, saying that these were blatantly false and he was a staunch supporter of the Jewish state.

Congressmen oppose Texas wildlife refuge as border wall site

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Some South Carolina Democrats say news of Joe Biden’s visit adds to…

The announced Charleston visit from former Vice President Joe Biden has excited many of the state's Democrats about the possible presidential run they were denied in 2016. Biden will speak before an influential black audience next month in what is the first high-profile visit from a potential 2020 presidential candidate in this early primary state with more appearances from others being expected, despite the election being three years away.

Putin goes fishing in Russia’s Siberia mountains

In this photo released by Kremlin press service on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a fish he caught during a mini-break in the Siberian Tyva region, a few days ago. . In this photo released by Kremlin press service on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, Russian President Vladimir Putin rests after fishing during a mini-break in the Siberian Tyva region, a few days ago.

Curry misses cut, still impresses golf’s best

Marijuana friends and foes have been preparing for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to fire at pot with both barrels blazing. But documents obtained by AP show a Justice Department task force searching for the best... Marijuana friends and foes have been preparing for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to fire at pot with both barrels blazing.

Idea of Democrats funding anti-abortion candidates draws ire

In this Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 file photo, anti-abortion demonstrators arrive on Capitol Hill in Washington during the March for Life, marking the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. The current Congress is almost monolithic when it comes to abortion.

Chicago set to sue over U.S.’ threat

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Friday that the city will sue the federal government in defense of its status as a so-called sanctuary city and against threats to withhold U.S. grant funds. Emanuel told Connected to Chicago on WLS-AM that the city will be in federal court Monday arguing that grants can't be withheld from cities the administration says aren't cooperating enough with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.

Zinke calls to Alaskans draw look by watchdog

The Interior Department's internal watchdog is examining phone calls to Alaska's Republican senators from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke seeking support for the GOP health care bill. Deputy Inspector General Mary Kendall said her office was launching a "preliminary investigation" of Zinke's July 26 calls to Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan.

Wayne County Fair underway

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County to hold final Family Fun Days event today

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Citizens’ Voice boosts Sunday circulation lead

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