Roseanne Barr cancels tell-all TV interview

The 65-year-old actress - whose hit sitcom was cancelled by ABC in May after she posted a controversial tweet about about a former adviser to Barack Obama - had initially planned to appear on TV to discuss the cancellation of her show and the subsequent fallout. But now, she will instead record her own thoughts on the issue for her YouTube channel, describing the prospect of a TV interview as "too stressful".

2020 White House contendersrace to oppose Trump s pick

Several Democratic senators considered contenders for the partyA s 2020 White House nomination quickly came out in opposition to Brett Kavanaugh, President TrumpA s Supreme Court pick. Democratic Sens. Cory Booker , Kamala Harris and Kirsten Gillibrand were among the senators who said on Monday night that they would oppose Kavanaugh.

Elizabeth Warren s claim onnumber of medical bankruptciesgreatly overstated, study shows

Health-care-related bankruptcies, touted as a key justification for passing Obamacare in 2010, are not nearly as prevalent as reform proponents such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren have claimed, researchers say. Findings of an exhaustive report published in the American Economic Review this year have sparked a lively debate as the Trump administration rolls back key portions of the health care law.

House Freedom Caucus votes to officially support Jim Jordan

The conservative House Freedom Caucus has voted to support its co-founder, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, as he faces accusations of turning a blind eye to alleged sexual abuse more than two decades ago. Emerging from the weekly meeting late Tuesday night, House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows, a North Carolina Republican, said the group voted unanimously to support Jordan.

Lisa Page plans to defy GOP subpoena for her testimony, her lawyer says

Former FBI lawyer Lisa Page is defying a congressional subpoena and will not appear before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a scheduled closed-door interview. Page's lawyer Amy Jeffress said in a statement that the committee issued a subpoena on Saturday without providing Page with the scope of the interview and before she was able to view the materials that had been produced to Congress, such as her anti-Trump text messages exchanged with FBI agent Peter Strzok.

What they’re saying in Maryland about SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh

Judge Brett Kavanaugh speaks to the crowd after U.S. President Donald Trump nominated him to the Supreme Court during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House July 9, 2018 in Washington, D.C. ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS ** Judge Brett Kavanaugh speaks to the crowd after U.S. President Donald Trump nominated him to the Supreme Court during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House July 9, 2018 in Washington, D.C. ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS ** President Donald Trump nominated Marylander Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on Monday evening.

John Edwards was refused membership at two pistol shooting clubs

'There is no one more qualified or deserving': Trump picks federal judge Brett Kavanaugh to fill Anthony Kennedy's Supreme Court seat, setting up ferocious battle with Dems to get him nominated Coach could be left in Thai cave ALONE: Divers say they can now rescue the last four boys from underground labyrinth - but their 25-year-old chaperone faces ANOTHER night in his underground prison REVEALED: Trump 'told Putin to ignore his 'stupid' White House advisors who urged him not to congratulate the Russian president on his election victory' Male nurse, 24, dies after falling 500ft at Grand Canyon National Park when he climbed over a railing to get a better view From the perfect amount of sleep to the key to getting a good bum: The biggest health and fitness myths debunked REVEALED: Harvey Weinstein is holed-up at his Connecticut oceanfront estate and is developing scripts while moonlighting ... (more)

Judge denies US claim on 2 of 3 California immigration laws Source: AP

A judge on Monday dismissed the federal government's claim that U.S. law trumps two California laws intended to protect immigrants who are in the country illegally, affirming his ruling last week that California was within its rights to pass two of its three so-called sanctuary laws. U.S. District Judge John Mendez rejected the U.S. government's argument on two of the laws that the U.S. Constitution gives the federal government pre-eminent power over states to regulate immigration.

Brett Kavanaugh no stranger to D.C. legal, political circles Source: Cox Media Group

As President Donald Trump on Monday night selected federal appeals court judge Brett Kavanaugh for a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court, Mr. Trump not only tapped a judge considered to have a strong conservative credentials, but also one whose roots run deep in Washington, D.C., in both the political and legal arena. "Judge Kavanaugh has impeccable credentials, unsurpassed qualifications and a proven commitment to equal justice under law," the President said in the East Room of the White House.

GOP Senate candidate Kevin Cramer: I told Trump to avoid ‘affirmative action pick’ for Supreme Court

Rep. Kevin Cramer, a Republican running for the Senate in North Dakota, said last week he advised President Donald Trump not to be pressured into making his Supreme Court nomination "some sort of affirmative action pick." The comments by Cramer, who is challenging Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp in one of the marquee Senate races of November's midterm elections, came Friday on KTGO-AM's "The Morning Lowdown" with host Dennis Lindahl.

New Mexico candidate for governor pledges not to raise taxes

The Republican candidate for governor of New Mexico has signed a pledge to oppose any tax increases if elected, even as the state struggles to shore up its credit rating and address public pension liabilities. Congressman and gubernatorial contender Steve Pearce confirmed Monday his commitment to conservative activist Grover Norquist's famous pledge against any net tax increases if elected governor.

As Trump prepares to unveil Supreme Court pick, both parties…

With hours to go until President Trump reveals his choice to succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court, the White House on Monday named former senator Jon Kyl of Arizona as the "sherpa" who will guide the eventual nominee through the Senate, while Democrats and Republicans continued to spar over the four leading candidates. Kyl, a Republican who rose to the No.

The Latest: Ex-athletic director unaware of abuse claims

This Oct. 22, 2015 file photo shows U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Capitol Hill. Two men who were wrestlers at Ohio State University in the 1990s say Jordan isn't being truthful when he says he wasn't aware of allegations team doctor Richard Strauss was groping male wrestlers, NBC reported Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

Jacob Rees-Mogg says former Foreign Secretary will make an excellent Prime Minister

We the people: Bill and Hillary Clinton fly commercial TWICE in one weekend as the former president is spotted mingling with the masses while his wife hides away with Secret Service detail Male nurse, 24, dies after falling 500ft at Grand Canyon when he climbed over a railing to get a better view 'Go back to your country': Mexican grandfather, 92, beaten with a brick by a mother and four men who were 'upset he accidentally bumped into a little girl' Tab Hunter, the 1950s Hollywood icon who starred in Damn Yankees and dated Psycho star Anthony Perkins, dies at age 86 Canadian park ranger is severely mauled by a grizzly bear and survives after he managed to break free from the animal's jaws and drive himself to the hospital PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Just married! Anna Wintour's daughter Bee Shaffer and new husband Francesco are the picture of wedded bliss as they flash their rings during day out ... (more)

Thai cave boy grandmother says he would love to see England in final

We the people: Bill and Hillary Clinton fly commercial TWICE in one weekend as the former president is spotted mingling with the masses while his wife hides away with Secret Service detail Male nurse, 24, dies after falling 500ft at Grand Canyon when he climbed over a railing to get a better view PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Just married! Anna Wintour's daughter Bee Shaffer and new husband Francesco are the picture of wedded bliss as they flash their rings during day out in New York, after tying the knot at her mother's Long Island home Trapped Thai boy who wore England shirt in cave would go 'crazy with happiness' if Three Lions took home the World Cup The grandmother of the Thai boy wearing a red England football shirt in the cave said yesterday he would go 'crazy with happiness' to see them play in the World Cup final.

Russian train driver terrifies couple walking on tracks

We the people: Bill and Hillary Clinton fly commercial TWICE in one weekend as the former president is spotted mingling with the masses while his wife hides away with Secret Service detail Male nurse, 24, dies after falling 500ft at Grand Canyon when he climbed over a railing to get a better view PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Just married! Anna Wintour's daughter Bee Shaffer and new husband Francesco are the picture of wedded bliss as they flash their rings during day out in New York, after tying the knot at her mother's Long Island home Train drivers collapse in hysterics after scaring the living daylights out of couple strolling down the tracks by blasting their horn when just yards behind At best, you will save yourself from a grisly end.