Cleanup begins after Hurricane Michael leaves behind damage in Georgia

Gov. Nathan Deal has invited President Donald Trump to take a tour of hurricane damage in Georgia as cleanup begins after Hurricane Michael barreled into the state as a Category 3 storm. Channel 2's Richard Elliot spoke to Deal and various state officials, who said their top priority is to clear the roads so power crews can get in and restore electricity.

Calls for regulation mount as crash victims mourned

The day after a mourning community said last goodbyes to eight of 20 victims of a limousine crash - four sisters and four other relatives - the Senate's top Democrat called on federal regulators to formulate new safety standards for the vehicles. Sen. Chuck Schumer on Sunday pointed to glaring gaps in safety data and singled out the National Transportation Safety Board, which he said hasn't thoroughly investigated a limousine crash in three years.

FBI Has Evidence That ‘Directly Refutes’ Premise Of…

Reality Breaks Up a Prince Charming's Media Narrative - Just six months ago, American media outlets presented a sunny-side-up portrait of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia as he made a good-will tour of New York, Hollywood and Silicon Valley.

AZ GOPers don’t seem to care about Flake demanding Kavanaugh probe, but still glad he’s going

Sen. Jeff Flake earned national attention when he helped demand a delay in Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation process to allow for an FBI investigation. In his home state of Arizona, Republicans that would make up his base of supporters don't seem very bothered by his role in the week-long delay, but more disappointed with him in general.

CNN Poll: More see Trump win likely as Biden leads crowded Democratic field

Americans are becoming more likely to think President Donald Trump will win a second term in office, while Joe Biden stands atop a crowded field of Democrats perhaps looking to replace him, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS . The public is split over whether they think the President will win a second term -- 46% say he will and 47% say he won't.

New York’s Cuomo blasts Trump, Republicans in protest clash

Gov. Andrew Cuomo questioned Sunday why state Republicans would have invited the founder of a far-right group to speak in Manhattan, and he blamed them and President Donald Trump for violent clashes that took place after the speech. In a conference call with reporters, the Democratic governor called the invitation to Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes to speak at the Metropolitan Republican Club a "political tactic because what they're trying to do is fire up their base" ahead of the midterm elections.

Arizona elections: CD6 contender Malik ‘in this to win this’ despite family health crisis

Democrat Anita Malik disclosed new details about her husband's illness while reiterating her commitment to winning in the 6th Congressional District. Arizona elections: CD6 contender Malik 'in this to win this' despite family health crisis Democrat Anita Malik disclosed new details about her husband's illness while reiterating her commitment to winning in the 6th Congressional District.

Senator grabs student’s phone when asked about voter suppression

Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., arrives to view the FBI report on sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 in Washington. Perdue is accused of taking a student's phone Saturday, when the student approached the senator with questions about voter suppression in Georgia.

‘SNL’ skewered presidents for years, all reacted the same way

FILE -- Pictured: Jay Pharoah as President Obama and Taran Killam as Senator Mitch McConnell during the "A Drink at the White House" skit on November 15, 2014. FILE -- This Oct. 20, 2012 photo released by NBC shows Jason Sudeikis portraying Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, left, and Jay Pharoah as President Barack Obama in a skit from "Saturday Night Live," in New York.

President Trump to see hurricane damage in Florida, Georgia Source: Cox Media Group

With a number of communities and thousands of people still reeling from the severe damage done by Hurricane Michael, President Donald Trump on Monday will see some of the destruction himself, as he tours areas in both Florida and Georgia, getting an up close view of a recovery effort that's also tinged with high-stakes politics, just over three weeks from key mid-term elections. "The destruction caused by Hurricane Michael is really incredible," the President said in a video released by the White House, as he proclaimed his support for those who might not have the ability to even hear or see him, because of damage to the power and communications grid.

Senate Hears Testimony on Regulating PFAS Contaminants

Yesterday, the Senate heard testimony on the growing public health crisis of per- and polyfluoroalkylsubstances that have contaminated public drinking water, as part of a growing bipartisan effort to get the EPA to regulate PFAS. The class of toxic chemicals, commonly used in nonstick cookware, firefighting foam, and many consumer products, has been discovered in high concentrations in cities near military bases and industrial chemical manufacturing plants.