Merkley nominated to be temporary U.N. ambassador
The Oregon Democrat joins Sen. Ron Johnson, a Wisconsin Republican, to serve as ambassadors to the 73rd Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
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Top Democrat Refers Confidential ‘Information’ About Kavanaugh To FBI
A bizarre new twist has emerged in the confirmation process for Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the president's pick to be the next Supreme Court Justice. The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Another socialist victory: Salazar wins NY Senate primary
In this Aug. 15, 2018, file photo, Democratic New York state Senate candidate Julia Salazar smiles as she speaks to a supporter before a rally in McCarren Park in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Salazar is taking on 16-year-incumbent Sen. Martin Dilan in Brooklyn's 18th District.
Kavanaugh: no idea stranger who approached him in Senate hearing…
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh says he had no idea the man that approached him at his hearing last Tuesday was a Parkland father Fred Guttenberg's daughter Jaime Guttenberg was one of the 17 high school students killed in the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School shooting Guttenberg approached Kavanaugh at a break in his hearing and photos of the judge turning away from him went viral Kavanaugh: 'I assumed he was a protestor. In a split second, my security detail intervened and ushered me out of the hearing room' 'If I had known who he was, I would have shaken his hand, talked to him, and expressed my sympathy.
Pres. Trump rejects official Puerto Rico hurricane death toll
The Latest on President Donald Trump's claim that 3,000 people did not die because of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico last year : Rep. Gerald Connolly of Virginia says that if Democrats win back the House they will investigate the "failures of FEMA and the response of the administration" after Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Connolly is a senior member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Time running out’ for residents to escape Hurricane Florence
US emergency officials have warned "time is running out" for people to escape from Hurricane Florence as outer bands of wind and rain began lashing North Carolina. Florence's winds have dropped from a peak of 140mph to 105mph, reducing the hurricane from a Category 4 to a Category 2. But forecasters warned that the widening storm - and the likelihood of it lingering around the coast for days - would bring seawater surging on to land and torrential downpours.
Debate on new tax cuts undercut by GOP election pressure Source: AP
House lawmakers on Thursday debated a Republican proposal to expand the new tax law by making permanent the individual tax cuts now set to expire in 2026. But the move is undercut by election pressures faced by GOP lawmakers from high-tax states where residents are hurt by the law's limits on state and local tax deductions.
Brad Enzi grilled as he takes over Laramie post
The Laramie City Council questioned the new head of a local economic development entity and his past with a controversial company during a Tuesday meeting. On Aug. 13, Brad Enzi, son of U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, took over the CEO position at the Laramie Chamber Business Alliance.
Letitia James wins Democratic primary race for New York attorney general
Four candidates - Zephyr Teachout, Sean Maloney, Letitia James and Leecia Eve - were running in Democratic primary Thursday for attorney general. Letitia James wins Democratic primary race for New York attorney general Four candidates - Zephyr Teachout, Sean Maloney, Letitia James and Leecia Eve - were running in Democratic primary Thursday for attorney general.
Obama tells voters sitting on sidelines in 2018 ‘dangerous’
Former President Barack Obama speaks as he campaigns in support of Ohio gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Cleveland.
Sonny’s roadshow: How Trump’s Ag chief sells a trade war to farmers
Breaking off from a tour of dairy operations on a farm in upstate New York, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue tramps across a muddy path to take a sample of sweet corn from an adjacent field. With a wide smile, he shucks the ear and takes a bite, then passes it around to others in the crowd before getting back to his mission: selling farmers on the merits of President Donald Trump's trade war.
New York’s Worst-in-the-Country Voting System
Clumsily designed ballots. An antiquated registration process. Confusing deadlines and outdated laws.
Global summit rebukes Trump, cheers on work to aid climate Source: AP
Thousands of mayors, climate activists and business leaders from around the world descended Thursday on San Francisco to cheer on efforts to reduce global warming, even after U.S. President Donald J. Trump signaled his disdain for the issue. The Global Climate Action Summit, organized by California Gov. Jerry Brown, included a report that 27 major cities around the world have seen emissions decrease over a five-year period and are now at least 10 percent lower than their peak.
Watch: A conversation with MJ Hegar, Democratic candidate for Texas’ CD-31
Watch our conversation with MJ Hegar, the Democratic candidate for Texas Congressional District 31. Hegar is running against U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock. Perhaps it goes without saying - but producing quality journalism isn't cheap.
FBI won’t investigate Brett Kavanaugh following Democrats’…
One 18-year-old killed and 10 injured after 70 properties EXPLODE in flames across three Boston suburbs in unexplained gas main meltdown - with thousands still evacuated from their homes Monster Florence's symbolic arrival: Hurricane winds rip American flag to shreds on the North Carolina coast, as 156,000 lose power and chilling videos show the beginning of a terrifying 11-foot surge - even as the storm downgrades to Category 1 Jimmy Buffett leads the scores of people ignoring 'life-threatening' storm surges by riding the waves off the Carolinas - while others ignore evacuation orders for the 'adrenaline rush' and PARTY instead 'Interview the bird!': CNN speaks to Hurricane Florence shopper - but ignores the colorful parrot called Maximus perched on his shoulder Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh says he had no idea the man he snubbed in Senate hearing room was father of a Parkland ... (more)
OP-ED | In Search Of The Perfect Tax – And A Realistic Strategy
No matter who wins the governor's race, the elusive search for revenue to close a projected $4.6 billion two-year deficit will commence the next day, or as soon as the victor recovers from his hangover. Pay no attention to the Stefanowski behind the curtain.
Mark Zuckerberg subtly made a case for not breaking up Facebook
The 3,300 word note Mark Zuckerberg published Thursday about Facebook's approach to election interference contained some surprisingly frank insight into why Facebook has made some of the business decisions that it has. For example, Zuckerberg shared that he considered banning political ads all together .
#WalkAway Founder Is Latest Conservative to Spread ‘Facebook Ban’ Disinformation
Right-wing media celebrities are perfecting a playbook against Silicon Valley, one forged by social media stars Diamond and Silk. On Wednesday afternoon, #WalkAway founder Brandon Straka tweeted that Facebook had "banned" him after he posted a link to the fringe conspiracy outpost InfoWars.
New York Democrats decide governor, attorney general races
Democrats across New York are choosing their candidates for governor, attorney general and the state Legislature in the nation's last primary election of 2018.
The Latest: Cuomo, Nixon make final pitches ahead of primary
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and activist and actress Cynthia Nixon are making their final pitches as their closely watched and sometimes nasty Democratic primary contest comes to a close.