Judge s death gives Trump the opportunityto overhaul the liberal 9th Circuit

The death this week of 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Reinhardt gives President Trump the opportunity to boost the number of Republican-appointed judges on the famously liberal-leaning court, with seven seats now open. But legal experts say filling all of those vacancies could be a stretch because of partisan wrangling in the Senate.

Clinton campaign app may haveharvested Facebook data of millions

Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign may have harvested the Facebook data of millions of people using an app that asked them to pair their Facebook friends list with their smartphoneA s contacts list - in a bid to reach those people and persuade them to vote for Clinton. In the midst of the election, the Clinton campaign launched a mobile application called "Hillary 2016" that worked its way around the banned practice of gathering information from users' friends without their consent.

Russia to expel 60 US diplomats, close American consulate in St. Petersburg

Russia has said it will expel 60 U.S. diplomats and close the American consulate in St. Petersburg as part of a tit-for-tat retaliation against the coordinated wave of expulsions of dozens of Russian diplomats ordered by the United States and other countries earlier this week over the poisoning of a former spy in Britain.

Kasich’s New Hampshire trip will create buzz

John Kasich's return to New Hampshire this week is likely to get widespread media coverage as a significant milestone toward what many view as his inevitable 2020 presidential campaign. Within the past month, the state that traditionally hosts the nation's first presidential primary already has had visits from President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake - all potential GOP rivals for Ohio's governor.

Dems, voters group try to unite in 12th District

WASHINGTON - In the year-plus since Donald Trump was elected, a group of voters largely opposed to the GOP president have become one of the most boisterous, organized political groups in the 12th Congressional District. The group, which calls itself “Indivisible Ohio District 12,” gathered weekly at then-Rep. Pat Tiberi's district office in Columbus, urging the Genoa Township Republican to oppose Trump policies.

Heller’s dilemma: Side with Trump or veterans on VA pick

Assuming Donald Trump follows through in nominating Dr. Ronny Jackson to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, Sen. Dean Heller will soon face an ugly consequence for becoming a team player for the president. For Heller, Jackson's confirmation offers a lose-lose proposition.

Jennifer Beck to run for mayor of Red Bank

Former state Senator Jennifer Beck will launch her political comeback on Monday when she files her petitions to seek the Republican nomination for Mayor of Red Bank, MMM has learned. "Red Bank needs leadership," Beck said in a statement announcing her candidacy.

US Supreme Court urged to abandon Microsoft data privacy case

San Francisco, April 1 - The US Department of Justice has asked the Supreme Court to abandon its case against Microsoft over international data privacy after a law was signed to legally collect the data stored on foreign soil. The DoJ, in a court filing posted late on Saturday, said the new law signed by President Donald Trump last week answered the legal question at the heart of Microsoft's case.

State delegation all for law’s repeal

Veterans groups and their lobbyists applaud Arkansas as the only state where all congressional members in both 2015 and 2017 co-sponsored bills to repeal the "Widow's Tax." "The widows and children of our service members have sacrificed in service to our country, and they deserve the very best," Sen. Tom Cotton said through a spokesman about his support of the "Widow's Tax" repeal.

Saudi Prince: War with Iran in 10-15 Years w/out new Sanctions

The Arabic press is reacting to remarks of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Wal Street Journal warning of war with Iran unless more severe economic and military sanctions are applied to that country. He is licking his wounds after having been outmaneuvered by Iran in Syria ; Iraq, where Iranian forces were key to defeating ISIL while the Saudis offered almost no help; Qatar, where the illegal Saudi blockade gave Iran the opportunity to strengthen ties with Doha; and Lebanon, where Bin Salman's brazen kidnapping of the sitting prime minister late last year failed to dislodge him or to weaken the political clout of Iran-Allied Hizbullah.

Texas Senate race officially begins

Senator Ted Cruz officially announced his re-election campaign Monday, using a new "Tough as Texas" slogan, championing the efforts of Texans in response to Hurricane Harvey. Cruz now embarks on a three-day, 12-city campaign throughout Texas.

Six months of #MeToo: Hopes are high for lasting impact

House Democratic members vote on an amendment on Jan. 31 to a bill calling for sexual harassment training for the legislative branch of state government during a session of the House of Delegates at the state Capitol in Richmond, Va. Associated Press File Photo Gov. Jay Inslee signs a bill March 21 that prohibits nondisclosure agreements that prevent employees from disclosing sexual harassment or assault at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash.

New York tightens gun restrictions for domestic abusers

How America's Largest Local TV Owner Turned Its News Anchors Into Soldiers In Trump's War On The Media - Earlier this month, CNN's Brian Stelter broke the news that Sinclair Broadcast Group, owner or operator of nearly 200 television stations in the U.S., would be forcing its news anchors WATCH: Parkland students react in the best possible way to news the NRA is sending Ted Nugent after them - A panel made up of three student survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School reacted appropriately when AM Joy host Joy Reid informed them that the NRA was unleashing aging rocker Ted Nugent David Hogg Calls on Laura Ingraham to Apologize to Lebron James: 'A Bully is a Bully' - School shooting survivor and gun control activist David Hogg doubled down on his refusal to accept an apology from Fox News host Laura Ingraham in an interview with CNN on Saturday Report: McCabe lied four times - ... (more)

Head-To-Head Review: AeroVironment

AeroVironment and Bba Aviation are both aerospace companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership. AeroVironment presently has a consensus target price of $39.50, indicating a potential downside of 13.21%.