“That’s not legal” Yarmuth responds to Bevin’s Medicaid cuts
U.S. Representative John Yarmuth stopped by GDL to discuss the recent ICE protests and respond to Governor Matt Bevin's Medicaid cuts.
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Seneca Club honors recognizes community leaders during 119th annual dinner
The Seneca Club of Kings County, one of New York's oldest Democratic Clubs, held its 119th annual dinner dance at Giando's on the Water in Williamsburg on Tuesday where it honored 11 people and recognized dozens of others. "I thank the good lord for giving us this beautiful night," said Steve Cohn, the club's longtime leader.
President Trump Continues Attacking Maxine Waters After She Cancels Events Over Death Threats
President Donald Trump is continuing his attacks against Maxine Waters, calling the California Democratic representative "crazy" and saying her behavior will "make people flee the Democrats." Crazy Maxine Waters, said by some to be one of the most corrupt people in politics, is rapidly becoming, together with Nancy Pelosi, the FACE of the Democrat Party.
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Last week, a 28-year-old socialist - who had campaigned on a call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement - defeated the chairman of the House Democratic caucus in a primary election. Republican operatives promptly salivated: For decades, GOP candidates had been leveling attacks against a fictional Nancy Pelosi, one who supported "open borders" and "collectivism."
A long tradition: Americans behaving badly to each other
House Financial Services Committee ranking member Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., asks a question of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, during a hearing Wednesday, June 27, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington. House Financial Services Committee ranking member Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., asks a question of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, during a hearing Wednesday, June 27, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Florida Democrats Ban Private-Prison Donations, but Emails Show Internal Pushback
At a gala fundraiser for the Florida Democratic Party in Hollywood on Sunday, party leaders including Chair Terrie Rizzo stood onstage and repeatedly condemned the Trump Administration for imprisoning immigrant children at detention facilities across the country. But when a group of activists proposed a ban on all political donations from the private-prison companies who profit off Trump's policies, a small but influential minority of old-guard party officials fought back and nearly succeeded in killing the measure.
Drop that phone: It’s now illegal to hold your mobile device while driving in Georgia
It's now illegal to hold your phone while driving in the state of Georgia, part of a sweeping hands-free law that went into effect Sunday. Reading from a phone or using it to record video is banned, too, according to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety , including at stoplights.
Restless Democratic newcomers bringing change to House
Across the country, a new generation is making its way to Washington. It's not just that some of the Democrats, like 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are young and progressive.
Washington voters likely to take up carbon fee initiative
In this May 10, 2018, file photo, Abigail Doerr, campaign director for Yes on 1631, holds up an initiative petition with signatures on it, at a rally to kick off the campaign for "Yes on 1631," in Seattle Washington. Washington state is trying once again to charge industrial emitters a fee for their carbon emissions.
Even in GOP bastion Kansas, 2 congressional seats in play
In this Aug. 22, 2017, file photo, U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-Kan., speaks with reporters before a town hall meeting in the Olathe, Kan. Competitive races for two of Kansas' four U.S. House seats are making Republicans sweat to keep their all-GOP delegation.
Congress’s efforts to block Trump on tariffs, China’s ZTE fizzle
A man using a smartphone walks across a bridge in front of a ZTE Corp. building in Beijing on May 24, 2018. A man using a smartphone walks across a bridge in front of a ZTE Corp. building in Beijing on May 24, 2018.
Boy Scouts’ Bullying Of Black Scout Motivated By Trump’s…
Several boy scouts taunted the boy, 14, who was not identified by name, during a week-long camping trip at Camp Woodruff in Georgia last month, AL. com reported.
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, during a lunch meeting with Republican…
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, during a lunch meeting with Republican lawmakers in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington on June 26, 2018. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, during a lunch meeting with Republican lawmakers in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington on June 26, 2018.
Florida Congressman Vern Buchanan: The House Needs to Investigate VA Nursing Homes
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., is calling for a congressional investigation after reports found almost of VA nursing homes across the country are getting the lowest possible marks. Pointing to an investigative articles from USA Today and the Boston Globe which noted many VA run nursing homes suffered from neglect and misconduct, Buchanan wrote the heads of the U.S. House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees and asked for an investigation.
LOVETT: Potential leftist surge in New York could be tough for polls to pick up
If fired-up young and minority progressives are set to affect the state Democratic primaries, the polls could be the last to show it. But in New York, where the electorate is charged up in the President Trump era and 400,000 new Democrats have registered since 2014, it could make the job even tougher, forcing both public and private pollsters to engage in new models in hopes of getting it right.
Working Families Party hires petition carriers for Nixon
Cynthia Nixon spoke last at The Working Family Party State Convention, held Saturday at The First Corinthian Baptist Church, Harlem, NY. The following is an expanded version of the second item from my "Albany Insider" column from Monday's print editions: The Working Families Party has hired people to help circulate designation petitions to get actress and activist Cynthia Nixon on the Sept.
Era of resistance defines new generation of House Democrats
Across the country, a new generation is making its way to Washington. It's not just that some of the Democrats, like 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are young and progressive.
Pope John grad has painting hung in US Capitol
Some of these people will go through the Cannon Tunnel, an underground walkway that connects the U.S. Capitol with the Cannon House Office Building - the oldest congressional office in the country. In that tunnel, there are hundreds of pieces of artwork that are created by high school students.
Pulse of the Voters: Will character play a role in the fall election?
CNHI News IndianaRobert Ashley says he voted for Donald Trump in 2016, but he says it was more of a vote against Hillary Clinton than in favor of Trump. CNHI News IndianaAnnie Grayson doesn't hold back in expressing her feelings about President Donald J. Trump.
Ready or not, change is coming to House Democrats
It's not just that some of the Democrats, like 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, are young and progressive. They are.