Activists urge Booker, Menendez to speak on Gaza

Activists urge Cory Booker, Bob Menendez to speak out on Gaza killings Representatives from the senators' offices met with protesters, who hand-delivered a letter on the violence in Gaza. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://njersy.co/2LN08zZ Bella August, of Montclair, Alice Golin, of Glen Ridge, and Jon Moscow, of Teaneck, participate in a rally protesting the violence inflicted on Palestinians by the Israeli Occupation Forces at the Gaza border in front of the offices of Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez in Newark, NJ on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.

White House downplays Gowdy assessment of no FBI misconduct in Russia probe

As President Donald Trump publicly lashed out again at his own Attorney General on Wednesday over the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election, a key Republican in Congress said for a second day that a top secret briefing provided to a handful of lawmakers last week showed no evidence of FBI misconduct, as agents were simply trying to figure out what Russia was doing with respect to the Trump Campaign and the 2016 elections. "I think if the FBI were at the table this morning, they would tell you that Russia was the target, and Russia's intentions toward the country were the target," Gowdy said on CBS "This Morning."

GOP’s Gowdy rejects Trump’s ‘spy’ claim, defends FBI probe

White House Press Secretary Sarah Hucakbee Sanders said Wednesday President Donald Trump is "not defending" the comments made by actress Roseanne Barr, but pointing out a media bias on free speech. WASHINGTON - There is no evidence that the FBI planted a "spy" on President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, a senior House Republican said Wednesday, contradicting Trump's repeated insistence that the agency inserted a "spy for political reasons and to help Crooked Hillary win."

Kim Kardashian West goes to the White House to talk pardon

This combination photo shows President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Moon Township, Pa., on March 10, 2018, left, and Kim Kardashian West at the NBCUniversal Network 2017 Upfront in New York on May 15, 2017. Kardashian West arrived at the White House for a meeting with presidential senior adviser Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law.

Obama referred to Trump as ‘cartoon’ after election, according to adviser’s book

Ben Rhodes worked in the Obama White House throughout all eight years of the administration. In the wake of President Donald Trump's election victory in 2016, former President Barack Obama admitted pangs of self-doubt and framed Trump as a "cartoon" indulgence, according to a book by Obama adviser Ben Rhodes.

Gridlock over: Virginia lawmakers approve Medicaid expansion

The Republican-controlled Virginia General Assembly gave final approval Wednesday evening to a state budget expanding Medicaid coverage to the state's poor, ending years of partisan gridlock on the issue. The state Senate voted in favor of expansion after a full day of debate.

Union County to offer free lunches for kids

Getting lunch at the library might seem a bit unusual, but the historic building in downtown Liberty is now part of USDA's summer feeding program. Union County to offer free lunches for kids at schools, library Getting lunch at the library might seem a bit unusual, but the historic building in downtown Liberty is now part of USDA's summer feeding program.

Group rallies in front of Cornyn’s office over family separation policy

AUSTIN - Laurie Felker Jones immediately thought of her two kids when she learned about the Trump administration's family separation policy. "When I heard about what was happening, it was very easy to look at my children and understand what It's like when they're afraid and understand what it's like to be there for them or when we can't be there for them for some reason," she said.

Giuliani sets his own deadline for Mueller to release report on Trump and Russia

Rudy Giuliani, a member of President Donald Trump 's personal legal team, told reporters Wednesday that special counsel Robert Mueller would be "doing a Comey" - in other words, he suggested, meddling in an election - if he does not file a report on his special counsel investigation by September. Add Russia Investigation as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Russia Investigation news, video, and analysis from ABC News.

PHOTO: Book cover of ‘This Fight Is Our Fight’ by Elizabeth Warren.

On a Tuesday evening in February 2017, I stood up on the floor of the U.S. Senate and launched into a review of the record of President Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Senator Jeff Sessions. Part way into my speech, I started reading a letter written by Coretta Scott King.

We’ll See You… in September

Have you confirmed your spot at this year's Values Voter Summit? Dana Loesch and Bill Bennett have! The two conservative superstars are the latest to join the VVS line-up in Washington, D.C. this September 21-23. Don't miss a who's who of movement favorites like Brigitte Gabriel, David and Jason Benham, Fox News's Todd Starnes, and invited speakers Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Ambassador Sam Brownback, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Mark Levin, Rev.

Communities recognize Memorial Day with special ceremonies

U.S. Marine Corps veteran and bagpiper Joel Daniel performs the "Star-Spangled Banner as the colors are presented by the Murrieta Mesa High School NJROTC during the Murrieta Memorial Day ceremony, May 28. Residents from throughout Southwest Riverside County recognized the Memorial Day holiday at a variety of city events Monday, May 28. Citizens of Menifee gathered at Menifee Veterans Memorial park to enjoy a special ceremony including the presentation of colors, Pledge of Allegiance and keynote speaker Senator Mike Morrel. Throughout the morning there was a flyover, family activities and even funnel cakes.

PHOTO: Pictured (L-R) are President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Amid uncertainty over whether the North Korea summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un will occur on June 12, former New Mexico Governor and North Korea negotiator - Bill Richardson - says that there is a 60-40 percent chance that the historic meeting will not only happen but also produce a positive outcome. Add North Korea as an interest to stay up to date on the latest North Korea news, video, and analysis from ABC News.

Volatile and weird, China’s $9.8 trillion sharemarket is like no other

China may be somewhat of a mystery to the majority of international investors who will soon find themselves owning mainland shares for the first time. The country's main bourse, opened in Shanghai in the early 1990s, is accessible only through a link with Hong Kong or using either of two licenses available to institutions like insurers or pension funds, both of which impose quotas and limitations.

Capitol Hill waits for IG report on FBI’s probe of Hillary’s email

Trump-Kim summit! President shares photo of 'great meeting' with Kim Kardashian in the Oval Office to discuss prison reform and the pardon of a first-time drug offender Capitol Hill holds its breath as inspector general report on FBI's probe of Hillary Clinton's email scandal is expected in less than a week A highly anticipated report by the Justice Department's Inspector General could be made public within days, as a pair of congressional panels prepare for hearings on how the FBI handled the Hillary Clinton probe. The Senate Judiciary on Tuesday gave notice that on June 5, it will hold a hearing titled: 'Examining the Inspector General's First Report on Justice Department Decisions Regarding the 2016 Presidential Election.'

a No Party Preferencea overtakes Republican in Democrat dominated California

Voters choosing no party affiliation have overtaken Republicans in Democrat-dominated California, marking a troubling slide for the GOP in the nation's most populous state that a generation ago was home to the Reagan Revolution. Political Data Inc., which compiles figures from county election offices, reported this week that 4.84 million of California's 19 million voters declared they had no party preference while 4.77 million registered as Republican at the close of registration for the June 5 primary.

Ex-FBI official McCabe gives memo on Comey firing to Mueller – New York Times

Former Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe wrote a confidential memo last spring recounting a conversation that provided "significant behind-the-scenes" details on the firing of former FBI director James Comey, the New York Times reported on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, U.S., June 7, 2017.

Ex Trump adviser: ‘two and perhaps more’ FBI spies approached him

Trump-Kim summit! President shares photo of 'great meeting' with Kim Kardashian in the Oval Office to discuss prison reform and the pardon of a first-time drug offender Former Trump adviser says 'two and perhaps more' FBI spies approached him during campaign: 'These guys were going at us from all different angles' A government contractor met a friend of Caputo's at a Kentucky Derby party and mentioned hearing of emails from Clinton's private email server 'I made no offer. I did not entice these people.