Trump calls out ‘Animal Assad’ for attack, criticizes Putin

As Washington worked to verify the claim by Syrian opposition activists and rescuers that poison gas was used, Trump said there would be a "big price to pay" for resorting to outlawed weapons of mass destruction. A top White House aide, asked about the possibility of a U.S. missile strike in response, said, "I wouldn't take anything off the table."

Gowdy accuses DOJ of stonewalling

Rep. Trey Gowdy, the House Oversight Committee chairman, said Sunday that he is displeased with how many documents the Department of Justice is withholding from members of the House and Senate intelligence committee members. In an interview on Fox News, the South Carolina Republican said the department is "going to have to do better than a thousand pages here and there."

Iran hit by global cyber attack that left U.S. flag on screens

The Myth of Scott Pruitt's EPA Rollback - EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's spiraling ethics scandals and perilous job status were big news this week, but he also made headlines with his latest assault on President Barack Obama's environmental legacy. "Pruitt Announces Rollback Ted Nugent likens Democrats to 'rabid coyotes' that should be shot on sight - Musician Ted Nugent compared Democrats to "rabid coyotes" in a Friday discussion on gun control with InfoWars host Alex Jones, and said they should be shot on sight.

Pruitt’s round-the-clock security has cost taxpayers nearly $3 million

Dozens Suffocate in Syria as Government Is Accused of Chemical Attack - BEIRUT, Lebanon - Dozens of Syrians choked to death after a suspected chemical attack struck the rebel-held suburb of Douma, sending a stream of patients with burning eyes and breathing problems to medical clinics, aid groups said on Sunday. Scores feared dead in Syria 'chemical attack' as US demands international response - An alleged chemical attack reportedly killed scores of civilians, including children, in Syria on Saturday, with the US describing the reports as "horrifying".

Skowhegan bull chase an example of how not to react, experts say

Dozens Suffocate in Syria as Government Is Accused of Chemical Attack - BEIRUT, Lebanon - Dozens of Syrians choked to death after a suspected chemical attack struck the rebel-held suburb of Douma, sending a stream of patients with burning eyes and breathing problems to medical clinics, aid groups said on Sunday. Scores feared dead in Syria 'chemical attack' as US demands international response - An alleged chemical attack reportedly killed scores of civilians, including children, in Syria on Saturday, with the US describing the reports as "horrifying".

EDITORIAL: Militarization of RGV border will hurt, not help, our region

Hundreds of National Guard troops on Friday began deploying to the Rio Grande Valley to guard the Southwest border, after President Donald Trump last week urged their activation, saying our border is lawless and allows anyone to come through. We've played this song before, in 2014 when then Gov. Rick Perry activated 1,000 National Guard troops to our region as an uptick in illegal immigrants swelled through South Texas.

Steny Hoyer takes last shot at top spot after years in Nancy Pelosia s shadow

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi is not welcome in Trump country, which was probably one reason another top Democrat - her long-term rival Steny Hoyer - was zipping through Republican-friendly corners of western Wisconsin this past week. Hoyer, the Maryland centrist and perpetual leader-in-waiting in the House of Representatives, was on a mission to woo blue-collar voters and help his party win back control of the House.

Trump Wants to Take Back from Spending Bill

Mike Allen : "President Trump may try to hit 'undo' on a slice of the $1.3 trillion spending bill that he signed last month after threatening a veto, and now regrets." "Republican aides in the House and Senate tell me they're working with the White House on a possible plan to rescind billions of dollars - and perhaps tens of billions."

The Trumpification of the GOP Is Complete

Josh Kraushaar : "With 11 states holding primaries next month, a clear pattern is emerging from the messages of GOP candidates across the country: They're all aboard the Trump train. In Indiana, all three of the candidates vying to challenge Sen. Joe Donnelly are testing messages that mimic themes from Trump's successful presidential campaign.

Sunday Toons of the ‘Lost Control of the Agenda’ Moment

Admin buries grim NOAA report; Trump trade war will hurt drillers; Interior to nix nat'l park fee hike; PLUS : Major oil CEO admits fossil fuels cause climate change -- 20 years ago... Guest: Pam Vogel of Media Matters; Also: Good news for voters in two big voter registration cases in TX, FL... Trump dumps fuel efficiency standards; DoJ sues CA; Exxon's case to stop climate investigation gets booted by court; PLUS : Enviro groups hope to 'Boot Pruitt'... Ernest Canning's father was tortured during WWII.

Trump warns Russia and Iran there will be a ‘big price to pay’ for backing ‘Animal Assad’

Prominent art dealer, 67, dies and six firefighters are hurt as huge blaze engulfs his 50th floor Trump Tower apartment which had NO sprinklers, as President tweets it was 'well built' but FAILS to mention the victims 'You better get out ASAP': President's lawyer told Bethenny Frankel's partner to evacuate Trump Tower as fatal fire raged - but other residents are angry they were kept in the dark Trump blasts Justice Department for not releasing documents on Hillary Clinton and FISA, and demands to know what the FBI and Justice Department are 'HIDING' from him 'Scott is doing a great job': Trump defends embattled EPA chief Pruitt and claims he has received DEATH THREATS - as it's revealed he spent millions on first class travel because of safety fears Russian woman, 27, dies in excruciating agony after she was 'embalmed alive' with a formaldehyde-based drip instead of being put on saline ... (more)

FEMA specialists to help hurricane victims

As Texans repair, build or rebuild their homes after Hurricane Harvey, home improvement stores and FEMA mitigation specialists are teaming up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer. FEMA mitigation specialists will answer questions and offer tips and techniques to build hazard-resistant homes using proven methods that will prevent or reduce damage from future disasters.

Immigration overhaul would allow legalization of undocumented immigrants

Antonio Gomez and members of the pro-immigrant rights group Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles , demand comprehensive immigration reform down the street from Rep. Adam Schiff's office in Pasadena Tuesday, December 15, 2009. The group of 40 were on a bus tour to members of Congress as a bill was being introduced that would reform immigration policy.