In this Sept. 22, 2017, photo President Donald Trump speaks at a…
In this Sept. 22, 2017, photo President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Huntsville, Ala.
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McCain calls brain cancer prognosis ‘very poor’
In this July 27, 2017, file photo, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Legislative budget analysts say a possibly doomed Republican health care bill would mean a first-year loss of $1.7 billion of funding for Arizona for the Medicaid eligibility expansion and the health exchange.
Sen. Graham: ‘Obamacare Is a Placeholder for Berniecare in the Democratic World’
Democrats have no intention of doing anything that would "substantially change" Obamacare, Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Sunday. He described Obamacare as a "placeholder" for the eventual move to single-payer health care, which Sen. Bernie Sanders and other liberals are plugging.
Lawyer: Jared Kushner used personal email for some White House communications
President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, used his personal email account on dozens of occasions to communicate with colleagues in the White House, his lawyer said Sunday. Between January and August, Kushner either received or responded to fewer than 100 emails from White House officials from his private account, attorney Abbe Lowell said in a statement that confirmed Kushner's use of a personal address in the first months of the administration.
Melania Trump’s anti-bullying campaign
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How the Akwesasne Mohawks ended up with the patent for a blockbuster drug
It's been a few weeks since the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe announced a landmark partnership with drug giant Allergan. Allergan, based in Ireland, makes Botox and other hugely popular medicines.
John McCain’s moment: Ailing senator plays spoiler again for GOP
In this Nov. 8, 2016, file photo, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. waves to supporters as he arrives for his victory party prior to officially announcing his victory over Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick in Phoenix.
Weiner due in court for sentencing in sexting scandal
Anthony Weiner is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday in a sexting scandal that some blame for Hillary Clinton's presidential loss. The former New York congressman faces up to 27 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to one charge of transferring obscene material to a minor.
Searchers dig as Mexico City reopens just 1% of schools
Rescue workers quickly evacuate the site of a felled office building brought down by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake, in the Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.
In 1981, she became the first female Supreme Court justice
On September 25, 1957, nine black students who'd been forced to withdraw from Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, because of unruly white crowds were escorted to class by members of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division. In 1775, American Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allen was captured by the British as he led an attack on Montreal.
Republicans make desperate bid to save health care bill
In this Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, file photo, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, speaks to members of the media while attending an event in Lewiston, Maine. Collins said Sunday, Sept.
A New Obamacare Repeal Draft Is Out And It Attacks Pre-Existing Protections More Severely
Based on initial inspection, it is a lot like the original bill, which would have decimated existing federal health programs. But the new legislation, which Politico and Vox first reported, also includes two key sets of changes - an even more aggressive assault on protections for people with pre-existing conditions, as well as some extra money for a handful of states.
Bannon to conservatives: Fear GOP establishment
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon told conservatives Sunday at a rally that they needn't worry about Democrats but instead should focus on the "corrupt and incompetent Republican establishment."
One last last chance: GOP strains for Obamacare repeal votes
In this Sept. 30, 2013, file photo, the morning sun illuminates the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
Klobuchar, Graham seek secure elections
Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota took to the U.S. Senate floor last week to make her case for her bipartisan amendment with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., to safeguard U.S. election infrastructure from foreign interference. According to Klobuchar, the amendment would help states block cyber attacks, secure voter registration logs and voter data, upgrade election auditing procedures, and create secure and useful information sharing about threats.
David Harsanyi: Don’t fall for Jimmy Kimmel’s cheap zero-sum emotionalism
In recent months, late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has taken to scaremongering his audience with well-worn Democratic Party talking points regarding health care insurance policy.
Baldwin, and Republicans speaking out as upcoming healthcare repeal bill vote looms
A vote is slated to take place Tuesday which will help determine the fate of the Graham-Cassidy Health Care Repeal Bill. "I'm calling on Wisconsinites to keep up the momentum and raise your voice the reason we need to keep fighting is simple, this bill will make things worse, and take people's healthcare away," Baldwin said.
Wade to AP: Weighing options after agreeing to Bulls’ buyout
Church's divine plan to beat the recession and keep tithes flowing in involved filing fraudulent unemployment claims at companies owned by congregants, former followers say. Church's divine plan to beat the recession and keep tithes flowing in involved filing fraudulent unemployment claims at companies owned by congregants, former followers say.
‘The Codfather’ to be sentenced for evading fishing quotas
The U.S. fishing magnate known as "The Codfather" who plea... Church's divine plan to beat the recession and keep tithes flowing in involved filing fraudulent unemployment claims at companies owned by congregants, former followers say. Church's divine plan to beat the recession and keep tithes flowing in involved filing fraudulent unemployment claims at companies owned by congregants, former followers say.
Convicted Craigslist killer appeals death sentence
Beasley, conv... Church's divine plan to beat the recession and keep tithes flowing in involved filing fraudulent unemployment claims at companies owned by congregants, former followers say. Church's divine plan to beat the recession and keep tithes flowing in involved filing fraudulent unemployment claims at companies owned by congregants, former followers say.