Alabama Congressman proposes creating new branch of US military: The Space Corps
U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, is pushing for the creation of a US Space Corps. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, is pushing for the creation of a US Space Corps.
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Trump eager for big meeting with Putin; some advisers wary
Trump is eager to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin with full diplomatic... . FILE - In this May 29, 2017, file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures as he speaks during a news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles, near Paris.
House approves GOP bill outlawing most late-term abortions
Most late-term abortions would be outlawed under legislation Republicans pushed through the House on Tuesday, a major priority of the GOP and conservative groups that won't reach an eager President Donald Trump because it faces certain Senate defeat. The House approved the measure by a near party-line 237-189 vote.
Jonah Goldberg: An unusual path to a more functional system
Fish and Game officials are renewing calls for homeowners to remove bird feeders and other outside food sources after a bear attempted to break into an Epping residence in an attempt to steal bird... I do not fear much correction when I say that my columns of the last few years have not been characterized by an overabundance of cheerfulness and ... (more)
Are the Democrats falling into a Russia trap?
Over the last few days, we've learned that President Obama was aware of Russian meddling in our 2016 elections. The BBC has this story about it: His comments followed an article in the Washington Post which said that Mr Obama learned last August of President Vladimir Putin's "direct involvement".
Trump to push U.S. oil, gas exports
President Donald Trump will promote surging U.S. exports of oil and natural gas during a week of events to highlight the country's growing energy dominance. Trump also plans to emphasize that after decades of relying on foreign energy supplies, the U.S. is on the brink of becoming a net exporter of oil, gas, coal and other energy resources.
Pride parades sound a note of resistance
Tens of thousands of people waving rainbow flags lined streets for gay pride parades Sunday in coast-to-coast events that took both celebratory and political tones, the latter a reaction to what some see as new threats to gay rights in the Trump era. In San Francisco, revelers wearing rainbow tutus and boas held signs that read "No Ban, No Wall, Welcome Sisters and Brothers" while they danced to electronic music at a rally outside City Hall.
Chance honored by Obama, ’90s nostalgia rules at BET Awards
The 2017 BET Awards had stumbles, from technical problems during a performance to going well over its planned three-and-a-half hour time slot during the live show held Sunday in Los Angeles. But the show's performances and special moments made up for having to stay up late on a Sunday.
The Real Lesson from Last Week’s Two Special Elections for Congress
There has been no shortage of effort by pundits and big data analysts to try to draw conclusions on whether the results of the two special elections for open House seats in Georgia and and South Carolina last week meant that Democrats or Republicans had underperformed or overperformed, as compared to the recent district votes for President and Congress in 2016. Similar analyses followed the special elections in Kansas and Montana earlier.
Pride parades focus on protest
Thousands of people lined the streets for gay pride parades Sunday in coast-to-coast events that took both celebratory and political tones, the latter a reaction to what some see as new threats to gay rights in the Trump era. In a year when leaders are anxious about the president's agenda, parade organizers in New York and San Francisco were more focused on protest.
Chance honoured by Obama, a 90s nostalgia rules at BET Awards
DJ Khaled, from left, Quavo, Lil Wayne, and Chance The Rapper perform "I'm the One" at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. The 2017 BET Awards had stumbles, from technical problems during a performance to going well over its planned three-and-a-half hour time slot during the live show held Sunday in Los Angeles.
Clinton colluded with Democratic Party to beat Sanders: Trump
Washington, June 26 US President Donald Trump accused Hillary Clinton of colluding with the Democrats to defeat "crazy" Senator Bernie Sanders, who was the former Secretary of State's rival for the party's presidential nomination. "Hillary Clinton colluded with the Democratic Party in order to beat crazy Bernie Sanders.
New York County DA Suggests Republican Efforts to Pass National…
The New York County District Attorney, Cy Vance, said that if Republicans pass national reciprocity for concealed carry permit holders, it would help the Islamic State. The DA was referring to Richard Hudson's national reciprocity legislation-HR 38, saying: "this bill is supported, I'm sure, by ISIS."
Health | Weiss: Senate Health Bill Vote Expected Next Week, Dems Call …
The long-awaited Senate health bill text crafted by a group of 13 GOP senators appointed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky to replace and repeal President Obama's Affordable Care Act of 2017 , popularly, called Obamacare, was unveiled days ago. Republican lawmakers have worked for over seven years to dismantle the Democratic president's landmark health care law.
Bernie Sanders
In this April 20, 2017, file photo, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at a rally for Omaha Democratic mayoral candidate Heath Mello in Omaha, Neb. Sanders urged fellow Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., to vote against the health care bill proposed by the Senate on Sunday, June 25. FILE- In this April 20, 2017, file photo, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at a rally for Omaha Democratic mayoral candidate Heath Mello in Omaha, Neb.
Trump: Not ‘that far off’ from passing health overhaul
In this Feb. 13, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump watches as Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin walks to his fiancA e Scottish actress Louise Linton after he was sworn-in by Vice President Mike Pence, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Trump plans to be among the guests as Mnuchin weds Linton Saturday at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington.
Sanders urges Capito to vote against Senate health care bill
In this April 20, 2017, file photo, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at a rally for Omaha Democratic mayoral candidate Heath Mello in Omaha, Neb. Sanders urged fellow Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., to vote against the health care bill proposed by the Senate on Sunday, June 25. less FILE- In this April 20, 2017, file photo, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at a rally for Omaha Democratic mayoral candidate Heath Mello in Omaha, Neb.
Prominent Democrat says Obama made ‘serious mistake’ over Russian meddling in election
Rep. Adam B. Schiff said in an interview that aired on Sunday that Barack Obama should have acted more forcefully when he learned about meddling by Russia into the 2016 general election. However, Schiff also criticized President Donald Trump for aiming criticism at the former president over the handling of the accusations.
Gay pride parades sound a note of resistance _ and face some
Tens of thousands of people waving rainbow flags lined streets for gay pride parades Sunday in coast-to-coast events that took both celebratory and political tones, the latter a reaction to what some see as new threats to gay rights in the Trump era. In San Francisco, revelers wearing rainbow tutus and boas held signs that read "No Ban, No Wall, Welcome Sisters and Brothers" while they danced to electronic music at a rally outside City Hall.
Republicans Shamelessly Lying About Healthcare Cuts. Because They Can.
The Trump Administration and its Republican allies in Congress have set new records for mendacity in office. This is not a new take, of course: the lies are so noteworthy that the New York Times even has an entire page dedicated to them.