Trump goes after LeBron

Ahead of campaigning in Ohio on Saturday, President Donald Trump unleashed a withering attack on the state's favourite son, savaging LeBron James in a late-night tweet that derided the intelligence of one of the nation's most prominent African-American men. Melania Trump's spokeswoman quickly distanced the first lady from the criticism of James, saying in a statement Saturday afternoon that it appears James is "working to do good things on behalf of our next generation" and that the first lady would be open to visiting his new school.

McConnell announces re-elect campaign at Fancy Farm picnic

Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, left, speaks with Calloway County Democratic Party leader Zee Enix at the Graves County Democratic Breakfast, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Mayfield, Ky. Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes waives to supporters at the Fancy Farm Picnic, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Fancy Farm, Ky.

Former Trump campaign aide was in alleged Russian agent’s social network

A former Trump campaign aide who once socialized with alleged Russian agent Maria Butina tells ABC News the visiting grad student "networked so extensively" there is likely a broad swath of mid-level and senior leaders she encountered at some point during her time in Washington. "I wonder which prominent Republican political figures she hasn't come across," said J.D. Gordon, who said he worked on the campaign until August 2016, a month before he met Butina, but had a "nominal" role through the transition.

Pilots protest proposed study of cutting co-pilots on cargo planes

Unions representing nearly 50 commercial airlines are protesting federal legislation to study the idea of putting cargo planes in the hands of only one pilot with the help of remote-control pilots on the ground. The dispute includes a mystery: Officials of pilots unions don't know who put the language in the Federal Aviation Administration funding bill to study the idea of one pilot per cargo plane, or for what reason.

The Children at the Trump Rallies

'The most bizarre thing I've ever been a part of': Trump panel found no voter fraud, ex-member says - Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, one of the 11 members of the commission formed by President Trump to investigate supposed voter fraud, issued a scathing rebuke of the disbanded panel on Friday A Member Of Trump's Voter Commission Just Said The White House's Voter Fraud Claims Were "False" - Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, a Democrat who served on President Donald Trump's voter fraud commission, published a trove of documents Friday that he said show zero signs of mass voter fraud Paul Manafort Was Deep in Debt. He Saw an Opportunity in Trump.

Illinois celebrates first Barack Obama Day

The legislature of Obama's home state of Illinois, passed a law last year to designate Aug. 4 as a holiday. Just a few weeks ago, he spoke before a crowd of around 15,000 people in Johannesburg, South Africa, to honor the life of Nelson Mandela.

Weather holds off, crowd turns out for Big Parade

Despite a forecast of approaching rain, throngs of people turned out for the nearly two-hour Big Parade down Rockland's Main Street Aug. 4 to celebrate the 71st Maine Lobster Festival. Although obvious adjustments were made to the traditional flow, participants and onlookers alike enjoyed a variety of entertainment as well as many sweet treats distributed from the many floats.

Beyond the N.R.A.: Maria Butina’s Peculiar Bid for Russian Influence

Trump rips LeBron James' smarts hours before rally in Ohio - BRIDGEWATER, N.J. - Ahead of campaigning in Ohio on Saturday, President Donald Trump unleashed a withering attack on the state's favorite son, savaging LeBron James in a late-night tweet that derided the intelligence 'The most bizarre thing I've ever been a part of': Trump panel found no voter fraud, ex-member says - Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, one of the 11 members of the commission formed by President Trump to investigate supposed voter fraud, issued a scathing rebuke of the disbanded panel on Friday A Member Of Trump's Voter Commission Just Said The White House's Voter Fraud Claims Were "False" - Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, a Democrat who served on President Donald Trump's voter fraud commission, published a trove of documents Friday that he said show zero signs of mass voter fraud Trump associate ... (more)

Parkland Shooter Asked for Help, but Was Denied Before Shooting

Trump rips LeBron James' smarts hours before rally in Ohio - BRIDGEWATER, N.J. - Ahead of campaigning in Ohio on Saturday, President Donald Trump unleashed a withering attack on the state's favorite son, savaging LeBron James in a late-night tweet that derided the intelligence 'The most bizarre thing I've ever been a part of': Trump panel found no voter fraud, ex-member says - Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, one of the 11 members of the commission formed by President Trump to investigate supposed voter fraud, issued a scathing rebuke of the disbanded panel on Friday A Member Of Trump's Voter Commission Just Said The White House's Voter Fraud Claims Were "False" - Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, a Democrat who served on President Donald Trump's voter fraud commission, published a trove of documents Friday that he said show zero signs of mass voter fraud Beyond the ... (more)

Trump faces new accusations of racism after mocking LeBron James’ intelligence

President Donald Trump faced renewed accusations of racism Saturday after mocking the intelligence of Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James and broadcaster Don Lemon of CNN. Trump took to Twitter late Friday night to bash Lemon after his interview Monday with James, and ended up slandering the celebrity athlete too.

When Zephyr Teachout is elected New York Attorney General, she’s…

When Zephyr Teachout is elected New York Attorney General, she's gonna emolumentize Trump right out of the White House Zephyr Teachout isn't just an expert on antitrust law and corruption, and isn't merely a netroots pioneer who has been on the right side of every technology policy fight since the Gore years -- she's also running to be the Attorney General of the State of New York, from which position she plans on gutting Trump on his corrupt business practices, targeting him using the dread emoluments clause . This one is extra special, though: Teachout just welcomed 120 of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's most skilled and dedicated volunteers into her campaign.

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JCILPS is a group that has been demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit system in the state. Under the ILP system, any individual coming from outside the state must acquire a permit from the authority to enter Manipur.

In the next spending fight, GOP defense goals hinge on the left’s wish list

Three months away from tough midterm elections, Republicans urgently want to secure bragging rights for their work boosting the military and giving troops a pay raise. They have to pass legislation to pay for it first - driving the GOP, which has sworn off big spending bills, toward once again cutting a deal with Democrats.

Trump wants a Space Force, but Pentagon has different idea

President Donald Trump wants a Space Force, a new military service he says is needed to ensure American dominance in space. But the idea is gaining little traction at the Pentagon, where the president's defense chief, Jim Mattis, says it would add burdensome bureaucracy and unwanted costs.

Trump rips LeBron James’ smarts hours before rally in Ohio

Ahead of campaigning in Ohio on Saturday, President Donald Trump unleashed a withering attack on the state's son, savaging LeBron James in a late-night tweet that derided the intelligence of one of the nation's most prominent African-American men. Trump blasted James after seemingly watching an interview the former Cleveland Cavaliers star did earlier in the week with CNN anchor Don Lemon in which he deemed Trump divisive.