The Memo: Trump sticks to his guns on immigration agenda

Donald John Trump Stormy Daniels on statement denying Trump affair: 'I do not know where it came from' Five Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union Van Jones: Trump 'selling sweet-tasting candy with poison in it' MORE is going full-steam ahead with his immigration agenda, catering to his base with tough talk and trying to force a difficult choice on Democrats who have promised to protect immigrant communities. Trump's State of the Union speech was notable for its emphatic rhetoric on illegal immigration and for the significant time devoted to the topic.

Silence is golden as Melania makes first appearance since sex claims

Adult film star Stormy Daniels, riding on claims of a sexual relationship with Donald Trump, went on TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live! during the State of the Union address.Daniels - real name Stephanie Clifford - has been busy in strip clubs with a risque act based on Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan.On Kimmel's ABC show, Clifford, 38, ducked questions about an affair and was vague on a new sta... Adult film star Stormy Daniels, riding on claims of a sexual relationship with Donald Trump, went on TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live! during the State of the Union address. Daniels - real name Stephanie Clifford - has been busy in strip clubs with a risque act based on Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan.

Melania, fashion and more: What to watch for in the State of the Union address

Donald Trump will defend his accomplishments and lay out his plans before a chamber packed with members of Congress, the Cabinet and the Supreme Court plus a few choice guests on Tuesday - and with millions of Americans watching on TV. It will be the former reality show star's first State of the Union speech, a formal report to Congress that the Constitution requires of the president "from time to time".

Scott Baio Says Nicole Eggert – Seduced Me,’ But She…

"My reputation is being damaged, my family is being put through this, and I'm done," actor says of his former "Charles in Charge" co-star's accusations A New York Times article uncovered multiple incidents of Weinstein's sexually harassment or abuse. Thousands of women embracing the "Me Too" movement to own their histories of sexual harassment and abuse, and those issues swirling at high volume in the culture overall, parents are reaching for teachable moments in the post-Weinstein world.

‘Murphy Brown’ Revival Set At CBS With Star Candice Bergen…

Trump Says He Is Willing to Speak Under Oath to Mueller - WASHINGTON - President Trump said on Wednesday that he was willing to speak under oath to Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump says he would speak to Mueller under oath in Russia investigation President Trump said Wednesday he is "looking forward" to testifying before special counsel Robert S. Mueller III and that he would speak under oath.

Large drop in the number of teenagers learning to drive

'I made my own grave': Chilling moment pig farmer serial killer who murdered 49 prostitutes then ground them to MINCE unwittingly admits he got 'sloppy' by falling short of his target of 50 victims 'It's corruption of the highest levels of the FBI': Agency informant 'has told Congress a secret society at the bureau held clandestine off-site meetings after Trump's election victory' Find the Trump-hating FBI lovers' 50,000 missing texts NOW, Jeff Sessions orders his officials as White House says messages are 'possibly illegal' Don't build that wall ! Chuck Schumer says Democrats won't give Trump the extra billions he wants just days after promising it during shutdown negotiations Multiple Americans among the 22 killed by the Taliban in 13-hour siege at Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel after militants stormed the building in suicide vests Did infamous 1962 Alcatraz escapees SURVIVE? FBI now ... (more)

Bill Cosby is hitting the town; legal experts see a strategy Source: AP

Bill Cosby is suddenly out and about in his hometown of Philadelphia in what legal experts say appears to be an effort by the comedian to rebuild his good-guy image ahead of his retrial on sexual assault charges in the spring. In the past two weeks, the 80-year-old Cosby emerged from a long period of near-seclusion to have dinner with friends at a restaurant and gave his first comedy performance in more than two years.

As government shutdown negotiations continue, Congress risks giving America a case of the Mondays

The federal government shutdown has entered its second day and lawmakers remain stymied on even a short-term funding solution - a standoff that could drag on into the start of the work week on Monday. The legislative impasse could impact thousands of federal workers and the citizens they serve, as staffing at most agencies would be cut to a fraction of normal levels.

After a Wild Week for Trump, ‘S.N.L.’ Asks, ‘What Even Matters Anymore?’

The game show parody has been a fundamental building block of "Saturday Night Live" since time immemorial, from one-off bits like "Jackie Rogers Jr.'s $100,000 Jackpot Wad" to long-running sendups of "Celebrity Jeopardy!" and "Family Feud." The format achieved a kind of Platonic ideal on this weekend's episode of "S.N.L.," which featured a satirical game show that seemed perfectly calibrated for the current moment.

Congress agrees to fund government for 3 weeks; immigration debate continues

After the Senate passed the bill by an 81-18 margin Monday afternoon, the House of Representatives concurred with the measure 266-150, sending it to President Donald Trump, whose signature would bring an end to the impasse. Between 700,000 and 800,000 federal employees were furloughed during the standoff, according to the Office of Management and Budget.

James Thompson to City Council: ‘The blood of Andrew Finch is on your hands’

Local civil rights attorney and congressional candidate James Thompson spoke before the Wichita City Council on Tuesday and used national statistics to point out that the number of police shootings in Wichita is abnormally high and that funding for officer training and staffing is too low. Local civil rights attorney and congressional candidate James Thompson spoke before the Wichita City Council on Tuesday and used national statistics to point out that the number of police shootings in Wichita is abnormally high and that funding for officer training and staffing is too low.

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews joked about his ‘Bill Cosby Pill’ before…

MSNBC's "Hardball" host Chris Matthews joked about drugging then-presidential candidate Hillary Clinton before sitting down with her for an interview in early 2016, according to exclusive outtake footage published by New York magazine's The Cut Friday . "Where's that Bill Cosby pill I brought with me?" he asked.

Two old friends walk into a new talk show…

Barack Obama and David Letterman return to the spotlight for the talk show host's new Netflix venture, "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman." Barack Obama and David Letterman return to the spotlight for the talk show host's new Netflix venture, "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman."

Chris Matthews apologizes for ‘Bill Cosby pill’ comment before Hillary Clinton interview

"Can I have some of the queen's waters? Precious waters?" Matthews asked staffers. "Where's that Bill Cosby pill I brought with me?" MSNBC host Chris Matthews apologized Friday after video was released of the Hardball anchor asking where his "Bill Cosby pill" was before an interview with then presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during her 2016 primary campaign.

Matthews apologizes for ‘Cosby pill’ comment49 minutes | Media

"Can I have some of the queen's waters? Precious waters?" Matthews asked staffers. "Where's that Bill Cosby pill I brought with me?" MSNBC host Chris Matthews has apologized after video surfaced showing Matthews asking for his "Bill Cosby pill" before an interview with then-presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in 2016 MSNBC host Chris Matthews apologized Friday after video was released of the Hardball anchor asking where his "Bill Cosby pill" was before an interview with then presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during her 2016 primary campaign.