Joe’s Take: Trump crowd shows its ugly side

Who are you? I've got to say that I really don't know anymore. It's kind of a strange turn of events since we went to the same public schools across the Deep South, then attended the same state colleges, cheering wildly on Saturdays for our favorite SEC teams and spent Sunday mornings together in the same Southern Baptist pews.

US health secretary Tom Price quits after Trump angered by chartered flights controversy

Donald Trump's health secretary has resigned after his costly travel triggered investigations that overshadowed the administration's agenda and angered the US president. Health and human services secretary Tom Price became the first member of the president's Cabinet to be pushed out in an administration that has seen several high-ranking White House aides ousted.

Judge Jeanine Calls Out Michelle Obama for ‘Condescending’ Remarks…

Judge Jeanine Pirro had some strong words for Michelle Obama after the former first lady said women who voted for Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election went against their "own voice." "What does it mean for us as women that we look at those two candidates, as women, and many of us said, 'That guy, he's better for me, his voice is more true to me,'" Obama said at the Inbound conference in Boston on Wednesday.

Saturday, September 30

This section includes: Health News, Entertainment News, This Day in History, Tourism, Out & About, Movies & Videos, Restaurant Menus, Recipes, & Pets O n Friday morning, a large crowd gathered on the campus of Lincoln College for the official opening of the Lynx Village.

Business owner meets president

Amy Gannon heard around the office the White House was looking for local small businessmen to interview ahead of President Donald Trump's Indiana speech. John Gannon, owner of Custom Wood Fencing of Greenfield, shared his thoughts on tax reform about a week before Trump stepped off Air Force One at the Indianapolis International Airport.

Tillerson in China as US presses North Korean economic squeeze

The United States sees China as critical to averting a military confrontation with Pyongyang, which is fast advancing toward its goal of developing a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the United States. U.S. officials say Beijing appears increasingly willing to cut ties to North Korea's economy by adopting U.N. sanctions, after long accounting for some 90 percent of its neighbor's foreign trade.

Poll: 41 Percent Believe It’s Appropriate for Athletes to Protest

The number of people who think it's appropriate for professional athletes to protest racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem is rising, a Fox News poll shows. In a poll released this week, 41 percent of respondents thought it was appropriate for athletes to take the knee during the Star Spangled Banner rather than stand; 55 percent thought it was inappropriate.

Jim Jordan: ‘Any Tax Cut Should Actually Cut Taxes’

Rep. Jim Jordan praised President Donald Trump's tax plan Friday, telling Newsmax TV that "any tax cut should first actually cut taxes." "This is what we said at the Freedom Caucus," the Ohio Republican and a founder of the group of conservative party members, told Miranda Khan on "America Talks Live" in an interview.

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden Gets Bypassed On Taxes By Trump

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden has authored two bipartisan plans to revamp the tax code, including one with a member of President Donald Trump's cabinet. "You'll have to ask them why," Wyden said in a telephone interview Thursday.

After criticism, acting homeland security chief admits humanitarian…

"I am proud of the work that's being done," Duke told a press conference in San Juan this afternoon upon arriving in the U.S. territory. "Clearly, the situation here in Puerto Rico after the devastating hurricane is not satisfactory."

Justice: No endorsement yet in West Virginia’s Senate race

Gov. Jim Justice says he hasn't yet endorsed anyone for next year's race for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Joe Manchin. Elected last year as a Democrat with Manchin's support, Justice recently switched to the Republican Party - an announcement he made with President Donald Trump at a Charleston rally in August.

Top Republican, Democratic Senators Warn Trump On Enforcing Russia Sanctions

Two leading U.S. senators are warning President Donald Trump to enforce the Russia sanctions that Congress recently passed into law over Trump's objections. A letter released on September 29 by Republican John McCain and Democrat Ben Cardin said Congress would conduct "vigorous oversight" of the law, which cements in place existing sanctions, adds new ones, and makes it harder for Trump to lift them unilaterally.

Price Resigns From Trump Cabinet Amid Private Jet Investigations

Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price, shown here at a discussion about opioids on Thursday, drew fire for his use of private jets. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price, shown here at a discussion about opioids on Thursday, drew fire for his use of private jets.

Health secretary Tom Price resigns amid travel flap

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