With Trump endorsement, Roby tries to fend off GOP challenge
Roby is seeking Republican redemption in a runoff election th... . FILE - In this May 30, 2018, file photo, former congressman Bobby Bright speaks in Enterprise, Ala.
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Senate GOP, Dems fight over Kavanaugh confirmation documents
Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, center, joined by, from left, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., tell reporters they are aiming to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in time for the opening of the high court's term in October, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 17, 2018. less Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, center, joined by, from left, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., tell reporters they are aiming to confirm Supreme Court ... more WASHINGTON - There's a Senate battle brewing over Democrats' requests for documents from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's career.
Trump Corrects His Quote, Says Misspoke On Russian Meddling
Blistered by bipartisan condemnation of his embrace of a longtime U.S. enemy, President Donald Trump sought Tuesday to "clarify" his public undermining of American intelligence agencies, saying he had misspoken when he said he saw no reason to believe Russia had interfered in the 2016 U.S. election. "The sentence should have been, 'I don't see any reason why I wouldn't, or why it wouldn't be Russia" instead of "why it would," Trump said, in a rare admission of error by the bombastic U.S. leader.
The Latest: Rubio calls Russia ‘a threat for years to come’
Sen. Marco Rubio says he can "guarantee" that the Russians will interfere with the next U.S. election and he's pushing legislation to impose tough sanctions if they do. The Florida Republican is working with Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen on a bill that would prohibit foreign governments from purchasing election ads, using social media to spread false information or disrupting election infrastructure.
EPA Proposal to Limit Science Studies Draws Opposition
Democratic lawmakers joined scores of scientists, health providers, environmental officials and activists Tuesday in denouncing an industry-backed proposal that could limit dramatically the scientific studies the Environmental Protection Agency considers in shaping protections for human health. If adopted by the Trump administration, the rule would allow an EPA administrator to reject study results in making decisions about chemicals, pollutants and other health risks if underlying research data is not made public because of patient privacy concerns or other issues.
With Trump’s endorsement, Roby tries to fend off challenge
Roby is seeking Republican redemption in a runoff election th... . FILE - In this May 30, 2018, file photo, former congressman Bobby Bright speaks in Enterprise, Ala.
Trump, House Republicans to talk tax cuts at White House
At a White House meeting scheduled for 2 p.m., the chairman of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, Kevin Brady, may also get a chance to urge Trump to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the escalating Sino-American trade dispute. It was unclear if Republicans would press Trump over his summit meeting on Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki that has generated fierce criticism from many U.S. lawmakers including within Trump's party.
Trump now says he misspoke on Russia meddling
Blistered by bipartisan condemnation of his embrace of a longtime U.S. enemy, President Donald Trump sought Tuesday to "clarify" his public undermining of American intelligence agencies, saying he had misspoken when he said he saw no reason to believe Russia had interfered in the 2016 U.S. election. "The sentence should have been, 'I don't see any reason why I wouldn't, or why it wouldn't be Russia" instead of "why it would," Trump said, in a rare admission of error by the bombastic U.S. leader.
The Latest: Schumer wants hearings on what Trump told Putin
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., criticizes President Donald Trump's performance during his side-by-side news conference with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, as he speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, July 16, 2018.
The Latest: Russia pledges cooperation on Syria, few details
Russia's Defense Ministry says it's ready to boost cooperation with the U.S. military in Syria, following talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The ministry said in a statement Tuesday that it's ready for "practical implementation" of agreements reached by Trump and Putin.
Speaker Ryan: No, Trump Did Not Commit Treason
Despite the claims of John Brennan, the CIA director under President Barack Obama, who said that President Trump's "performance" in his press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin was "treasonous," House Speaker Paul Ryan said he did not agree with that view. At the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, CNSNews.com asked Speaker Ryan, "Obama's CIA Director John Brennan said that President Trump's press conference in Helsinki 'rises to & exceeds the threshold of high crimes & misdemeanors' and 'was nothing short of treasonous.'
First Republican Congressman joins Democrats to save net neutrality – CNET
The first Republican in the House of Representatives has joined the effort to save the Obama-era 2015 net neutrality rules. On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Coffman from Colorado told the website Politico that he plans to support the Congressional Review Act resolution drafted by Democrats, which aim to save rules the Republican-led .
Cobb County will host event to honor Vietnam veterans on Aug. 25
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will host an event to honor Vietnam veterans on Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway in Marietta.
Tribune coverage: The Laquan McDonald police shooting
A Cook County judge with controversial rulings in her past was appointed Monday to preside over the indictment of three Chicago police officers on charges they helped cover up the circumstances of Laquan McDonald's shooting. After one judge stepped down from handling the case for unexplained reasons,... In a surprise development, Officer Jason Van Dyke, charged with murder in the on-duty shooting of Laquan McDonald, took the witness stand Wednesday, uttering his first public words of substance since he was charged 19 months ago.
Energy Hearings This Week
Hearings to examine the Department of the Interior's final list of critical minerals for 2018 and opportunities to strengthen the United States' mineral security. "The Future of Fossil: Energy Technologies Leading the Way" Witnesses: Dr. Roger Aines Senior Scientist, Atmospheric, Earth and Energy Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Dr. Klaus Brun, Program Director, Machinery Program, Fluids & Machinery Engineering Department, Southwest Research Institute; Ms.
I’m sure everything will return to normal, any minute now
If you're looking for tea leaves to read about the upcoming election, 2nd quarter fundraising numbers in Texas offer a plausible source of optimism: There are few bigger warning signs for a member of Congress that their re-election may be in doubt than when a challenger outraises them. In Texas, it just happened to seven incumbents, all Republicans.
Once a Trump critic, Ala. rep faces runoff with his support
Roby, now in her fourth term in Congress, had faced major backlash from conservative voters after saying in 2016 she wouldn't vote for Trump when the then-Republican presidential nominee was heard bragging about groping and kissing women without consent in a leaked "Access Hollywood" tape. Her disavowal of Trump has since continued to dog her, forcing her into a runoff on Tuesday against former Rep. Bobby Bright, the Democrat-turned-Republican whom Roby unseated in 2010, after she failed to win a majority of the June primary vote in Alabama's heavily agrarian 2nd District.
The Morning Commute, July 17: Governor endorsements; Putin and Trump
Gov. Nathan Deal is now a player in the runoff for the Republican gubernatorial nominee with his endorsement of Casey Cagle. But how much of a player? Will we see Deal campaigning for Cagle over the next week? And will Cagle make the Deal legacy, particularly the economic prosperity that state has enjoyed, the pillar of his campaign or will he continue to sling mud and work to appeal to far right voters like Kemp? Speaking of endorsements, Kemp picked up two notable -- yet yawnable -- nods Monday as well.
Ocasio-Cortez stumps for insurgent Democrats in the Midwest
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is back on the campaign trail, but this time in the Midwest. The 28-year-old Democratic rising star is stumping for two young, progressive Democrats hoping to win Democratic primaries in Kansas and Michigan.
Democrat Rep. Steve Cohen Denies Calling for Coup Against Pres. Trump …
Rep. Steve Cohen , who last week said he wanted to award a Purple Heart to anti-Trump FBI agent Peter Strzok, posted a tweet Monday after President Donald Trump's meeting in Finland with Russian President Vladimir Putin that many read as a call for a coup, asking, "Where are our military folks ? The Commander in Chief is in the hands of our enemy!" Where are our military folks ? The Commander in Chief is in the hands of our enemy! https://t.co/3eF7OLKEdN Cohen was commenting on a tweet by Democratic Party activist Scott Dworkin who accused Trump of being a traitor who should resign, "BREAKING: Trump just said he trusted Putin over the American military and the American intelligence services, in the assessment of election interference.