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Category Archives: US Politics
Police drag woman off Southwest Airlines flight
U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has closely followed his boss' playbook, encouraging mining and drilling on public lands and reducing the size of national monuments _ except in Montana. U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has closely followed his boss' playbook, encouraging mining and drilling on public lands and reducing the size of national monuments _ except in Montana.
Trump, an uneven ally for GOP, tests his influence on taxes
27, 2017, as he returns from Indianapolis. . President Donald Trump talks with a guest as Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., and right, Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., walk off Air Force One, Wednesday,Sept.
Trump warns Senator Donnelly to support tax plan
President Trump pointed to Senator Donnelly during his Indiana tax reform speech saying that if he doesn't approve his $5 trillion plan to cut taxes for corporations, simplify the tax system and nearly double the standard deduction he will come to Indiana and "campaign against him."
Developer takes wraps off of Old Chicago Main Post Office concept
Developer 601W Companies and Mayor Emanuel are taking the wraps off of the Old Main Post Office renovation this afternoon by revealing new renderings and more details on the $600 million project. While the renovation of the hulking 2.8 million square foot building has been underway for about a year , today signals the beginning of a major marketing push to attract interest and leases for future office tenants.
What the Democrats’ ‘Medicare for All’ plan could spur in Canada
Opinion: For some Americans, Canadian health care is a source of envy. But the 'Medicare for All' plan shows that our system could use a shake-up, too Senator Bernie Sanders, Independent from Vermont, discusses Medicare for All legislation on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on September 13, 2017.
Interpol admits Palestinian membership, angering Israel
International police agency Interpol voted Wednesday to include Palestine as a member state, in a new boost to Palestinian efforts for international recognition and influence amid long-stalled negotiations with Israel for full statehood. The decision drew an angry Israeli reaction and threat of retaliation.
Vice President Pence to promote GOP tax reform plan in Michigan
Vice President Mike Pence will try to rally support in Michigan tomorrow for the new Republican tax reform plan. He'll speak Thursday afternoon at American Axle Manufacturing in Auburn Hills.
Bernie Sanders Thinks War Is Overrated, And He’s Right
"Far too often, American intervention and the use of American military power has produced unintended consequences which have caused incalculable harm," the senator warned. "A heavy-handed military approach, with little transparency or accountability, doesn't enhance our security.
Steve Bannona s hard-right embraces season of war inside GOP
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon speaks at a rally for U.S. Senate hopeful Roy Moore, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Fairhope, Ala.
Trump proposal slashes taxes on businesses, the rich amid deficit worries
President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed the biggest U.S. tax overhaul in three decades, offering to cut taxes for most Americans but prompting criticism that the plan favors the rich and companies and could add trillions of dollars to the deficit. The proposal, which the Republican president said was aimed at helping working people and creating jobs, faces an uphill battle in Congress with Trump's own party divided and Democrats hostile.
Mayor Emanuel Congratulates Over 31,000 Youth On Successfully…
Mayor Rahm Emanuel today congratulated more than 31,000 youth for successfully completing the One Summer Chicago job program. The 12 week program provided youth ages 14-24 with job training, mentoring opportunities, continuing education programming and more.
Ex-president’s Alma Mater Launches Obama Scholars Program
A woman takes a picture of a plaque in front of the residence where Barack Obama lived during his sophomore year at Occidental College, in Pasadena, California, Dec. 17, 2016. Southern California's Occidental College, where Barack Obama studied from 1979 to 1981, is offering scholarships in honor of the former president.
‘We’re very busy’: FBI investigating 1,000 white supremacist, domestic terrorism cases
The FBI is conducting about 1,000 investigations of suspected white supremacists or other types of domestic terrorists who might be planning violence, top federal officials told Senate lawmakers Wednesday. Christopher A. Wray, in his first congressional testimony as FBI director, confirmed that his office has about 1,000 inquiries that people generally categorize as "domestic terrorism" - a catchall term often used to describe those motivated to commit violence in furtherance of racist causes.
Trump opens door to possibly firing HHS Secretary Tom Price over private jet flights
With a U.S. House committee now asking for details about private charter jet travel at taxpayer expense by HHS Secretary Tom Price and other top administration officials, President Donald Trump on Wednesday left open the possibility that he might fire the former Georgia Congressman, bluntly telling reporters he is 'not happy' with news reports about Price's flights. "I will tell you personally, I'm not happy about it," the President told reporters as he left the White House on Wednesday afternoon for a speech on tax reform.
Irma’s destruction of trailers challenges Keys’ lifestyle
21, 2017, photo, Ed Swift, president of Key West-based Historic Tours of America, speaks during an interview, in Key West, Fla. "When housing is eliminated, as it was in this storm, there's literally no ... .
Clown murder
Just after breakfast on a warm May day in 1990, a Chrysler LeBaron pulled into Marlene Warren's driveway in Wellington, Fla., and a clown emerged from the white convertible. The clown - dressed in an orange wig, with a red bulb nose and a painted-on smile - carried a bouquet of flowers and two balloons.
Saturday Night Live Prepares for Its Future
Last season was Saturday Night Live 's most important in years. After a shaky start, the casting of Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump helped the sketch show tap back into the political zeitgeist, boosting ratings and netting a haul of Emmys .
Roy Moore’s Victory Should Be A Wake-Up Call To Every Republican In Washington
The conservative grassroots won a massive victory yesterday in Alabama when Judge Roy Moore crushed the candidate of the establishment, Luther Strange, in the GOP runoff election for US Senate. Moore was endorsed by many grassroots conservative leaders and groups, including my own - the National Organization for Marriage - and was opposed by the entirety of the Republican establishment, led by Senator Mitch McConnell, who amassed tens of millions for appointed incumbent Luther Strange.
Roy Moore: Meet the controversial Alabama Republican who upset…
Roy Moore is a widely popular, and deeply controversial, hardline conservative who won the Republican party's nomination for Alabama's open Senate seat. Moore has promoted conspiracy theories, including "birtherism," is virulently anti-gay, and has twice been removed from his position as chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court.