The unbridgeable divide
For all practical purposes, there is no longer one America. Instead, there are now two radically different Americas.
Category Archives: US Politics
Obama names five new national monuments, including Southern civil rights sites
President Barack Obama declared five new national monuments Thursday ranging from a Birmingham, Alabama, church bombed by segregationists to the coniferous forests of Oregon. He has now used his executive authority more than any other president in history to protect iconic historic, cultural and ecological sites across the country.
More Evidence CNN Was Right: Multiple Outlets Confirm Comey Personally Briefed Trump On Dossier
First DNI James Clapper issued a statement that tended to support the CNN report that the intelligence community had briefed Donald Trump about allegations that the Russians had gathered compromising information about Trump. Then Joe Biden confirmed that he and Obama had been briefed on the material.
Correction: California Tornado-Q&A story
In a story Jan. 11 about a tornado in Northern California, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the tornado was south of Sacramento. It was actually north of Sacramento.
Ryan: GOP will repeal, replace Obamacare at same time
House Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday Republicans plan to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law at the same time they approve a GOP replacement plan. "We want to do this at the same time, and in some cases in the same bill," Ryan said during a town hall in Washington sponsored by CNN and moderated by Jake Tapper.
New York financier to land White House adviser role
In this Dec. 5, 2016, file photo, Anthony Scaramucci arrives at Trump Tower in New York. A prominent New York financier is set to be named a top White House adviser to President-elect Donald Trump.
Charlie Dent On Obamacare Repeal: ‘We Don’t Have A Well Enough Defined Replacement Package’
Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Charlie Dent said he still has reservations about voting for the Obamacare repeal bill, citing the lack of details on how they plan to replace President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare legislation. The House is slated to vote Friday on the Senate-passed procedural measure allowing Republican lawmakers to move forward with repealing Obamacare.
Trump Likely First Drug-Free President In Some Voters’ Lifetimes
When he takes his oath of office on January 20, Donald Trump will likely be the first president in 24 years to have never used any form of illegal drug. Trump has long claimed that he has never once smoked cigarettes, touched alcohol or used drugs, which would distinguish him from the last three men to occupy the White House, all of whom either admitted to drug use or refused to deny it.
Justice Department to investigate FBI handling of Clinton probe
The Justice Department's internal watchdog announced on Thursday it has launched a probe into the department and the FBI's handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server, CNN reported. The announcement follows criticism of the Justice Department's handling of the investigation, particularly on how the public was notified about the controversy, which was a major issue on the 2016 campaign trail.
Trump taps Rudy Giuliani as cybersecurity adviser
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani will have a spot in President-elect Donald Trump's administration after all. "This is a rapidly evolving field both as to intrusions and solutions and it is critically important to get timely information from all sources," the transition team said in a statement.
Donnelly, Young Announce Government Publishing Office to Call Indiana …
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly and U.S. Senator Todd Young announced today/Thursday that the Government Publishing Office has changed the designation of Indiana natives to "Hoosiers" in the new federal government style guide. The style guide currently uses the term "Indianan."
Capitol Hill Buzz: Russian news site interrupts C-SPAN
Web surfers expecting to tune into C-SPAN's online feed of debate in the House on Thursday instead saw images supplied by the Russian news site RT, which briefly interrupted programming on the network's website. Spokesman Howard Mortman said the website, www.c-span.org , was replaced by RT for about 10 minutes.
Gun control advocate: A ‘moral obligation’
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate and U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy answers questions about an old Facebook photo of him that shows him appearing to grab the breast of a former girlfriend. Republican incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio referenced the photo as a way to attack Murphy during the candidates' first debate on Oct. 17. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi took questions from reporters Sept.
Obama making changes to Cuban immigration policy
President Barack Obama is ending a longstanding immigration policy that allows any Cuban who makes it to U.S. soil to stay and become a legal resident, a senior administration official said Thursday. The repeal of the "wet foot, dry foot" policy is effective immediately, according the official.
Obama awards Biden Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Barack Obama awarded Vice President Joe Biden with the highest civilian honor Thursday, commemorating an "extraordinary man with an extraordinary career in public service." A teary-eyed Biden accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a ceremony at the White House dedicated to honoring the outgoing vice president.
Backpage.com still appears to be running ads for prostitutes, sexual services
Backpage.com, the online website accused of complicity in teenage sex trafficking across the country, said this week it was closing its "adult" sections in which advertisers solicited sexual services. It did so when a U.S. Senate investigative committee concluded Backpage knowingly assisted pimps and traffickers.
Obama awards Biden with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Barack Obama awarded Vice President Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Obama surprised Biden with the award during a farewell event Thursday at the White House.
Baltimore reaches agreement with US to reform policing
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh speaks during a joint news conference in Baltimore, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, to announce the Baltimore Police Department's commitment to a sweeping overhaul of its practices under a court-enforceable agreement with the federal government. Standing behind Pugh is Attorney General Loretta Lynch, center right.
Feds: Man Threatened Pizzeria Near Comet Ping Pong
Days after a man opened fire in a D.C. pizzeria because police say he believed Hillary Clinton was running a child sex ring there, another man is accused of threatening a pizzeria located on the same block. Court records reviewed by News4 said Yusif Jones of Louisiana called Besta Pizza on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C. and made a threat.
President Obama Gives Joe Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom
U.S. President Barack Obama, front, embraces U.S. Vice President Joe Biden after his farewell address in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.Bloomberg - Bloomberg via Getty Images President Obama presented Vice President Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in an emotional ceremony at the White House on Thursday. Biden, who was elected to the U.S. Senate at age 29 and served until the start of the Obama Administration, wiped away tears and shared a laugh with Obama.