Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. to run for Congress in California

Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. is running for Congress, challenging Rep. Julia Brownley, a Democrat who represents the southern central coast of California and most of Ventura County, according to documents filed Monday with the Federal Election Commission. Attempts to reach the Republican candidate were unsuccessful Monday, but GOP strategist Charles Moran, who will serve as Sabato's fundraiser, confirmed the run.

White House: Republicans to be rewarded for health care vote

" The Republican Party will be rewarded for doing "what's right" by voting to overhaul a "failing and collapsing" health care system, a top aide to President Donald Trump asserted as Democrats and at least one outside group began laying the groundwork to challenge the GOP for control of the House in the 2018 midterm election. The health advocacy group Save My Care on Monday announced the launch of a six-figure TV and digital advertising campaign beginning this week, targeting 24 Republican House members who voted last week to repeal the health care law enacted under President Barack Obama.

USA airlines face customer service warning

"Something is clearly broken when passengers have been treated the way they have on recent flights", Rep. Bill Shuster, chairman of the House Transportation Committee, told a panel of chastened airline executives at today's hearing. United Airlines Inc UAL .N executives faced harsh criticism from USA lawmakers that demanded answers on Tuesday following the forcible removal of a passenger from an overbooked flight in April, with the carrier's chief executive again apologizing for the incident.

Bartlett CEO: A decade under House GOP health care bill could cost hospital $69 million

Juneau's public hospital could still stand to lose tens of millions of dollars under the bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives to replace the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare. That's according to numbers from the American Hospital Association.

Actor and Trump fan Antonio Sabato Jr to run for Congress

General Hospital actor and Trump fan Antonio Sabato Jr to run for Congress after claims Hollywood blacklisted him for publicly supporting the president Antonio Sabato, Jr, 45, will run for US Congress in California in the 2018 election according to documents filed with the Federal Election Commission on Monday He will seek to oust Democrat Julia Brownley from California's 26th congressional district, who has held the seat since the 2012 election Sabato was inspired to run by his experience at the Republican National Convention in July, after which he said he was blacklisted in Hollywood Actor Antonio Sabato Jr has decided to run for Congress after claiming he was blacklisted by Hollywood producers for his public support of President Donald Trump.

Senate confirms Trump’s pick for Air Force secretary

In this June 5, 2012 file photo, Heather Wilson, R-N.M. is seen in Albuquerque, N.M. Wilson, President Donald Trump's pick for Air Force secretary was on track for Senate confirmation on Monday, May 8, 2017. less FILE - In this June 5, 2012 file photo, Heather Wilson, R-N.M. is seen in Albuquerque, N.M. Wilson, President Donald Trump's pick for Air Force secretary was on track for Senate confirmation on Monday, May 8, ... more Heather Wilson would be Trump's first service secretary nominee to be approved by the Republican-led chamber, after fits and starts for several nominees.

PA Voters: Democrats Are Out Of Touch And They Need to Stop It With The Russia Stories

CBS' Face The Nation's John Dickerson spoke with Pennsylvania voters, where they confirmed what the ABC News / Washington Post polls illuminated a coupled weeks ago: the Democratic Party is out of touch. One voter, a lifelong Democrat, said that his party is not only out of touch, but they have zero interest in remedying the situation.

Congressman Richmond endorses Ed Price in Senate District 2 race

Weighing in on a race for a state senate seat, U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond on Monday endorsed state Rep. Ed Price over fellow Democrat Warren Harang III. "This is a critical time for the state of Louisiana and we need someone with experience and a steady hand," Richmond, D-New Orleans, said in a prepared statement released by the Price campaign.

Poop in Puget Sound sickened customers but really hurt oystermena s livelihood

Geoduck clams are kept fresh in seawater after being harvested near Harstine Island, Wash., in Puget Sound in this March 23, 2015, file photo. Washington state officials, environmental advocates and others are warning of dire environmental and economic consequences if President Donald Trump's cuts to Puget Sound and other environmental programs go through as proposed in his first budget.

Former President Barack Obama, center, is presented with the 2017 Profile in Courage award

Former President Barack Obama, in his first public comments about the ongoing debate over his signature health care plan, implored members of Congress on Sunday to demonstrate political courage even if it goes against their party's positions. Obama briefly returned to the spotlight as he accepted the annual John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award at JFK's presidential library in Boston.

Yates-Flynn timeline shows how Trump administration may have been engaged in coordinated cover-up

Sally Yates will finally testify Monday on what she knows about possible contacts between Trump campaign officials and Russia - and there's evidence to suggest she may drop some bombshell revelations. It seems like every time Yates' name or explosive claims about Russia enter the news cycle, President Donald Trump and his allies lash out.