Roseanne Does Not Represent American Values
Valerie Jarrett, the former Obama aide targeted by Roseanne Barr, says the comedienne's train wreck should be a "teaching moment." And so it should - about the poisonous kookery of Roseanne Barr.
Category Archives: US Politics
Sen. Lee: Trump Justified in Axing Comey for Whatever Reason
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, defended President Donald Trump's statement Thursday that he did not fire now-former FBI Director James Comey over the Russia investigation. "That was a recommendation that was made to him, that it was based on the Hillary investigation that he be fired," Lee said.
Susan Rice’s Son Is Pro-Trump, Conservative Leader at Stanford
A conservative college student leader determined to "Make Stanford Great Again" is the son of Obama administration official Susan Rice and says his parents might have put him on a right-leaning path by listening to Rush Limbaugh and Mark Levin. According to the College Fix , which first reported on John David Rice-Cameron's divergent political path from his mom, the controversial former national security adviser to President Barack Obama, and dad, Ian Cameron, a former ABC News producer and executive, the split is amicable.
Trump Says He May Pardon Fellow Westchester Estate Owner Martha Stewart
President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday that he is considering pardoning Martha Stewart and commuting former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's sentence. Trump floated the idea of pardoning or commuting the sentences of the two former "Apprentice" series stars on May 31, just hours after he pardoned the conservative author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza.
MAGAWorld and Media Agree That Trump’s String of Pardons May Extend to Russia Probe
President Trump on Thursday tweeted that he planned to pardon conservative filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza. Later in the day, the president told reporters that he was considering extending the pardon to Martha Stewart, and maybe even commuting the prison sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Glut of marijuana in Oregon is cautionary tale, experts say
In this Tuesday, May 29, 2018 photo, Adam Smith, left, founder and executive director, Oregon Craft Cannabis Alliance, is shown a marijuana variety called Cherry Skunk by Tree PDX marijuana shop owner Brooke Smith at her shop in Po... . In this Tuesday, May 29, 2018 photo, Tree PDX marijuana shop owner Brooke Smith poses for a photo outside her small shop in Portland, Ore.
California governor race heats up in days before primary
Its crunch time in the primary for California governor, with candidates exploring creative strategies and benefiting from massive spending as they try to tear down - or lift up - their rivals in the race's final days. Six major candidates are vying to replace term-limited Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown as leader of the nation's most populous state, a liberal stronghold that has taken an outsized role in combating President Donald Trump and his policies on immigration, climate change and more.
Senate race taking shape before primary is settled
This year's race for a U.S. Senate seat from New Jersey won't start officially until after Tuesday's Democratic and Republican primaries. But already incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, 64, and Republican challenger Bob Hugin, 63, are hurling insults at one another in what will be New Jersey's only statewide contest this fall and an arena in the national fight for control of the narrowly divided Senate.
Florida Republican leader posts support for Roseanne’s tweet
A Republican leader in Florida has said he doesn't understand the anger generated by Roseanne Barr's tweet comparing a former adviser to President Barack Obama to an ape. Lake County Republican Committeeman Ralph Smith posted an image of Valerie Jarrett and a character from "Planet of the Apes" on Facebook with the caption, "And the issue with Roseanne is?" Barr's tweet likening Jarrett to a cross between the Muslim Brotherhood and a "Planet of the Apes" actor sparked nationwide criticism and prompted ABC to cancel its reboot of the comedy show "Roseanne."
Donald Trump meets families of school shooting victims in Texas
President Donald Trump started a trip to Texas by privately meeting families of some of the 10 people killed in a school shooting this month. A White House spokesman said he was "moved" by the May 18 shooting at Santa Fe High School, which left eight students and two substitute teachers dead.
Trump mulls commuting Blagojevicha s term, pardoning Stewart
President Donald Trump said Thursday he's considering commuting the sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted of corruption, and pardoning lifestyle entrepreneur Martha Stewart, who served a stint in federal prison after being convicted of charges related to a stock sale. Hours earlier, Trump said on Twitter that he will pardon conservative commentator and Obama critic Dinesh D'Souza, who pleaded guilty to campaign finance fraud.
The Latest: Lawyer says Blagojevicha s sentence was too harsh
A trial attorney for imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says she's excited that President Donald Trump is considering commuting the Democrat's 14-year prison sentence for corruption. Lauren Kaeseberg tells The Associated Press the sentence was too harsh.
Murphy visit marks downtown Bridgeport progress
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., joins members of the Bridgeport business community to discuss recent progress and future development of the downtown area. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., joins members of the Bridgeport business community to discuss recent progress and future development of the downtown area.
Another Democrat declares for Esty’s seat
Shannon Kula, a Farmington resident and longtime U.S. Senate employee, filed paperwork Wednesday with the Federal Elections Commission to run for Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty's soon-to-be vacant seat. Kula was employed most recently as director of the Women's Leadership Center at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford.
Trump to pardon Dinesh D’Souza for campaign finance violations
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would offer a full pardon to conservative pundit Dinesh D'Souza, who pleaded guilty in 2014 to violating federal campaign finance laws but later said he was targeted for his conservative views. "Will be giving a Full Pardon to Dinesh D'Souza today," Trump wrote on Twitter on Thursday.
Trump again denies firing Comey over Russia
President Donald Trump is again pushing the narrative that he did not fire former FBI Director James Comey over the Russia investigation -- despite saying exactly that days after the dismissal. "Not that it matters but I never fired James Comey because of Russia!" Trump claimed on Twitter Thursday morning.
Actress Sela Warda s husband plays on her fame in Senate race
The husband of actress Sela Ward is running in the Democratic primary for a Republican-held U.S. Senate seat in Ward's native Mississippi.
Trump says he will pardon Dinesh D’Souza, an Obama critic who violated campaign limits
President Trump said Thursday he would pardon conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza - and said he was considering clemency of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich and lifestyle guru Martha Stewart as well. "Will be giving a Full Pardon to Dinesh D'Souza today.
Trump says he’s giving full pardon to Dinesh D’Souza
In this May 20, 2014 file photo, conservative scholar and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, left, accompanied by his lawyer Benjamin Brafman leaves federal court, in New York. President Donald Trump says he will pardon conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza who pleaded guilty to campaign finance fraud.
Trey Gowdy: Spygate, Schmygate; Also Trump Asked Sessions to Unrecuse [UPDATE: D’Souza Pardon]
People who retire are finally allowed to say what they actually think. So liberating! Outgoing Rep. Trey Gowdy says the FBI not only did nothing wrong in using an informant, but that they did what the public would want them to do : Outgoing Rep. Trey Gowdy , the House Oversight Committee chairman and a Trump supporter, said in an interview on Fox that the FBI was justified in using a secret informant to assist in the Russia investigation.