Day 4 of Jordan protests, thousands rally against tax hikes

Union leader and former Robert Kennedy aide Paul Schrade suffered years of depression following the assassination but now is staunchly committed to preserving RFK's legacy. . FILE--In this Jan. 15, 2014, file photo, Colorado state Democratic Senator Mike Johnston listens to testimony during a committee hearing at the Capitol, in Denver.

United States Settles Lawsuit Alleging That Contractor Falsely…

Inchcape Shipping Services Holdings Limited and certain of its subsidiaries have agreed to pay $20,000,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly overbilling the U.S. Navy under contracts for ship husbanding services, the Department of Justice announced. Inchcape is a marine services contractor headquartered in the United Kingdom.

O Donnell: Brilliant Obama s Mind Is Too Complex Compared to My Own

OA Donnell: A BrilliantA ObamaA s Mind Is A Too ComplexA A Compared to My OwnA Newsbusters, by Brad Wilmouth Appearing as a guest on SaturdayA s AM Joy show, MSNBC host Lawrence OA Donnell again descended into sycophancy toward former President Barack Obama as he declared that the former PresidentA s mind is "too supple, too complex, too rich compared to my own." His comments came during a discussion of reports that the former President, disappointed that Donald Trump was elected to succeed him, had remarked that he, Obama, had perhaps been elected President "20 years too soon" for America to handle.

The Latest: Giuliani downplays idea of Trump self-pardon

San Diego police have arrested a woman who held a gun to her head and fired off rounds in a parking structure in downtown, near the route of an annual marathon. San Diego police have arrested a woman who held a gun to her head and fired off rounds in a parking structure in downtown, near the route of an annual marathon.

How Marc Jacobs Fell Out of Fashion

Giuliani: Trump Could Have Shot Comey And Still Couldn't Be Indicted For It - Congress would have to impeach Trump first before any criminal prosecution could move forward, the president's lawyer says. - WASHINGTON Candidate Donald Trump bragged that he could shoot someone President Trump 'probably does' have the power to pardon himself: Giuliani - President Trump's lead attorney said the president "probably does" have the power to pardon himself.

President Trump Thinks He Is a King

Giuliani: Trump Could Have Shot Comey And Still Couldn't Be Indicted For It - Congress would have to impeach Trump first before any criminal prosecution could move forward, the president's lawyer says. - WASHINGTON Candidate Donald Trump bragged that he could shoot someone President Trump 'probably does' have the power to pardon himself: Giuliani - President Trump's lead attorney said the president "probably does" have the power to pardon himself.

Endorsement deal for 9 judges gives Tinari edge for Surrogate

Suffolk Conservatives, Democrats and the Independence Party will back District Court Judge Marian Rose Tinari, wife of Suffolk Conservative chairman Frank Tinari, for the patronage-rich post of surrogate judge in a cross-endorsement agreement that will involve nine judges. The agreement gives Judge Tinari, 64, a significant edge to win the powerful judgeship that has remained in GOP hands for the last century.

Seven things to watch for in DC this week

As Congress returns from a ten day legislative break, lawmakers come back to Capitol Hill facing a series of politcally explosive topics, ranging from the President's diplomatic overtures to North Korea, to his controversial moves to slap tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from Europe, Mexico and Canada, and how best to deal with the hot button issue of illegal immigration. Bubbling underneath all of that as well, continues to be the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 elections, as the White House continues to question the probe being led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

Karen Tumulty: Lesser known election wave equally important

A decade ago, Colorado entrepreneur and philanthropist Jared Polis made history as the first openly gay man elected as a non-incumbent to Congress. But most voters did not get a glimpse of his longtime partner Marlon Reis until the night Polis won the Democratic primary, when the couple created a sensation by sharing a hug onstage at a victory party.

A solemn graduation for Marjory Stoneman Douglas seniors

Nearly four months after the Parkland, Florida, community was devastated by a deadly school shooting, seniors at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School gathered on Sunday to receive their diplomas. The community anticipated a bittersweet occasion, as students -- dressed in maroon caps and gowns -- and teachers planned to honor the 17 students and faculty killed, including four seniors who would have graduated today.

Fallon to Parkland students: ‘Don’t let anything stop you’

Grady who had planned to jo... San Diego police have arrested a woman who held a gun to her head and fired off rounds in a parking structure in downtown, near the route of an annual marathon. San Diego police have arrested a woman who held a gun to her head and fired off rounds in a parking structure in downtown, near the route of an annual marathon.

The New Yorker Recommends: The Instructive Pleasures of “RBG”

When you purchase something using affiliate links on our site, The New Yorker may earn a portion of the sales revenue, which helps to support our journalism. The idea of going to see a documentary about a Supreme Court Justice was not, for me, immediately appealing.

End of an era? Tea Party class of House Republicans fades

The Republican newcomers stunned Washington back in 2010 when they seized the House majority with bold promises to cut taxes and spending and to roll back what many viewed as Barack Obama's presidential overreach. Eight years later, the House Tea Party Caucus is long gone.

Trump could pardon himself but won’t, Giuliani says

President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani said Sunday that Trump "probably does" have the power to pardon himself but won't because it would get him immediately impeached. In TV interviews Sunday, Giuliani also promised a court battle if special counsel Robert Mueller subpoenas Trump to testify in his investigation into Russian meddling with the 2016 election.