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Category Archives: US Politics
Republicans divided as Trump reverses some Obama Cuba policy
President Donald Trump's decision to reverse some Obama-era Cuba policies landed with a thud among many congressional Republicans who say the new approach surrenders a potentially lucrative market for American goods and services to competitors. While anti-Castro conservatives hailed Trump's partial roll-back of President Barack Obama's detente, a number of other GOP lawmakers, particularly from farm states, criticized the change as misguided and isolationist.
House television / Ap; Senate Television / Ap
Journals like this one exist, generally speaking, not to praise politicians but to chastise, to upbraid, or at least to criticize them. And so, after hearing about the terrible shootings at the Alexandria baseball field the morning of June 14; after making the mistake of sampling the incivility and stupidity that some of our fellow Americans from across the political spectrum were spewing on television and on Twitter; after thinking of all the ways our public officials might fail to say what should be said-we feared the worst.
Scalise remains critical, outlook guarded
Congressman Steve Scalise can hope to make an "excellent recovery," his trauma surgeon said Friday, even though the lawmaker arrived at the hospital Wednesday at imminent risk of death after getting shot at a congressional baseball practice. In his first public comments since the shooting, Dr. Jack Sava of MedStar Washington Hospital Center said it's a "good possibility" that the Louisiana Republican will be able to return to work in his full capacity.
Would-be gunman launched into Trump tirade before shooting
For three months, James T. Hodgkinson lived out of a white cargo van in a gentrified neighborhood just miles from where U.S. laws are made. Fellow YMCA patrons saw him there most mornings working on his laptop.
The Left just won’t own up to its failed predictions
Beginning Friday, June 9, at 6 p.m. to Monday morning, every radio and TV news report led with virtually the same question? "What will Comey say?" Since when do news reports lead off with a question rather than the news itself? It was ad nauseam. Then, it occurred to me that on election night, when the national media began to realize we weren't coronating Hillary Clinton, it began pounding us about all the dreadful things that are about to befall us, our dear country, because of our new President Trump.
The Latest: UK royals hold London fire minute of silence
Emergency workers walk on the roof of the fire-gutted Grenfell Tower in London, Friday, June 16, 2017, after a fire engulfed the 24-storey building on Wednesday morning. Grief over a high-rise tower blaze that killed dozens of p... .
The Latest: Iraq captures border crossing to Syria from IS
The Trump administration is formally revoking a blocked program intended to protect the immigrant parents of U.S. citizens and legal residents from the deportation. The Trump administration is formally revoking a blocked program intended to protect the immigrant parents of U.S. citizens and legal residents from the deportation.
Steve Rose Seyz JoCo Golden Ghetto Against Kansas SecState Kobach For New Guv
Newsflash . . . The most Conservative guy in the nation won't get the Hillary Clinton votes in Leawood. All 12 of them. Read more: Steve Rose: Kris Kobach's embrace of the Brownback agenda isn't a winning strategy in Johnson County
Trump thrusts U.S., Cuba back toward hostile relations
President Donald Trump cheered violinist Luis Haza, who was born in Cuba, after playing the national anthem during a speech on Cuban policy today. MIAMI>> Pressing "pause" on a historic detente, President Donald Trump thrust the U.S. and Cuba back on a path toward open hostility today with a blistering denunciation of the island's communist government.
Protesters of Castile shooting largely cleared from freeway
Closing arguments are set for Monday, Ju... . FILE - In this July 25, 2016, file photo, a memorial including a photo of Philando Castile adorns the gate to the governor's residence in St. Paul, Minn., protesting the July 6, 2016 shooting death of Castile by St. Anthony p... ST.
Don’t Slow Down on Impeachment
The three previous presidential impeachment inquiries rested on less evidence of obstruction of justice than is already publicly known about Trump. The real reason Democratic leaders don't want to seek an impeachment now is they know there's zero chance that Republicans, who now control both houses of Congress, would support such a move.
Scalise’s doctor hopes for – excellent recovery’ despite risk
Congressman Steve Scalise can hope to make an "excellent recovery," his trauma surgeon said Friday, even though the lawmaker arrived at the hospital Wednesday at imminent risk of death after getting shot at a congressional baseball practice. In his first public comments since the shooting, Dr. Jack Sava of MedStar Washington Hospital Center said it's a "good possibility" that the Louisiana Republican will be able to return to work in his full capacity.
President pushes U.S., Cuba back toward hostile relations
Pressing "pause" on a historic detente, President Donald Trump thrust the U.S. and Cuba back on a path toward open hostility Friday with a blistering denunciation of the island's communist government. He clamped down on some commerce and travel but left intact many new avenues President Barack Obama had opened.
Jay Z Writes Bail Bond Industry Article For Time
After getting inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, thanking the entire rap game on Twitter and getting a shout out from former President Barack Obama, JAY Z decided to give his two cents on the justice reform and bail bond industry before Father's Day takes place. In an op-ed written for TIME magazine, Jigga speaks on an issue that affects many minority households because of unwarranted charges and arrests.
Radio Derb: Progressive Violence, Afghanistan, Bill Cosby, Etc.
The good and bad news: Every single day brings more confirmation of the vital importance of VDARE.com's role-unfortunately, often tragic. Now, on June 14, 2017, what appears to be a lone Leftist gunman has indeed shed blood-of House Majority Steve Scalise and at least four other victims at a Congressional Republican baseball practice.
Donald Trump decries ‘witch hunt’
President Trump appeared to confirm he is under federal investigation in the ongoing Russia probe as he yet again blasted the political "witch hunt" and insisted no evidence exists he colluded with the former Cold War adversary. "I am being investigated for firing the FBI director by the man who told me to fire the FBI director!" Trump tweeted yesterday.
Protesters snarl Minnesota freeway after officer acquittal
Closing arguments are set for Monday, Ju... . FILE - In this July 25, 2016, file photo, a memorial including a photo of Philando Castile adorns the gate to the governor's residence in St. Paul, Minn., protesting the July 6, 2016 shooting death of Castile by St. Anthony p... Deliberations in Bill Cosby's sex assault trial are pushing into Father's Day weekend after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the first five days.
Trump confirms he’s under investigation
Presidential smooch: President Trump had a friendly greeting for Marta Beatriz Roque, a Cuban political dissident, during a speech Friday in Miami. He reversed some Obama administration policies and announced a new Cuba plan to halt the flow of U.S. cash to the country's military and security services while maintaining diplomatic relations.
Trump retains assets worth at least $1.4 billion, new disclosure shows
President Donald Trump retains control of assets that as of April 15 were worth at least $1.4 billion and had generated nearly $600 million in gross revenues in the previous 151/2 months, according to a new financial disclosure released Friday. The report, which the president voluntarily filed with the Office of Government Ethics, underscores the unprecedented financial interests Trump has brought with him to the Oval Office, an arrangement that has generated sharp criticism and spurred legal challenges.