Va. bill will target dogs left outside in harsh weather
The U.S. Supreme Court has let stand a lower court ruling that a white Texas police officer was immune from prosecution
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C&L’s Late Nite Music Club With David Bowie
Two of the most pivotal figures of rock-n-roll were born on this day. David Bowie and Elvis Presley.
Do We Actually Have A President?
Axios reports on what it tells us is the president's real schedule -- not the one that's released to the public,. It's -- how do I put this? -- relaxed: President Trump is starting his official day much later than he did in the early days of his presidency, often around 11am, and holding far fewer meetings, according to copies of his private schedule shown to Axios.
White Texas officer’s immunity stands in black man’s death
The U.S. Supreme Court has let stand a lower court ruling that a white Texas police officer was immune from prosecution for the fatal shooting of a black man near a bank in 2013. In a statement, the Travis County District Attorney's Office said justices declined Monday to take up the county's appeal in the case involving former Austin officer Charles Kleinert.
Is Oprah running in 2020?
A day after her rousing speech at Sunday's Golden Globes, speculation about Winfrey's potential White House aspirations sparked some instant handicapping among Washington insiders. Winfrey, 63, is younger than some of the top Democrats who might run, William Kristol, editor of the conservative Weekly Standard magazine, told followers on Twitter.
.com | Oprah for US president? Speech sparks fevered speculation
Actress and TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey poses with the Cecil B. DeMille Award during the 75th Golden Globe Awards on January 7, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California. New York - Could Oprah Winfrey run for president and beat Donald Trump? Hollywood, liberals and ardent fans are abuzz with speculation that the billionaire chat show queen is harboring White House ambitions after an impassioned Golden Globes speech.
US ends protections for Salvadoran immigrants
WASHINGTON >> The Trump administration's decision to end special protections for about 200,0000 Salvadoran immigrants filled many Salvadoran families with dread Monday, raising the possibility that they will be forced to abandon their roots in the U.S. and return to a violent homeland they have not known for years, even decades. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen gave Salvadorans with temporary protected status until Sept.
Iowa GOP pledges ‘big, bold’ agenda for 2018 session
Iowa Speaker of the House Linda Upmeyer gavels in the House chamber for the 2018 Iowa legislative session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines Monday.
Homeless Sydney man undergoes incredible transformation
Trump is met by chorus of cheers and jeers in Atlanta as he stands on the field for the National Anthem after being met by kneeling protesters outside the College Football Championship Glum James Franco arrives back in New York after being accused of sexual harassment, trying to lure teens to his hotel and exploiting actresses in nude scenes following his divisive Golden Globe win Trump speaks at a fourth-grade level according to new analysis but linguists say it may make him more 'authentic, relatable and trustworthy' Mueller has warned White House he plans to interview Trump within weeks - leaving president's lawyers scrambling to contain scope of questioning 'Mouth agape, thousand-yard stare going': Trump stokes further dementia fears after appearing to forget the words and bumbling through the National Anthem at College Football Championship Trump spokesman insists the president is ... (more)
Overnight Health Care: House Dems sound alarm over HHS pick | Trump…
Robert Francis O'Rourke Seven Texas lawmakers leaving Congress means a younger, more diverse delegation Periscope shines during House blackout Lawmakers form Term Limits Caucus MORE Lloyd Alton Doggett Pelosi denounces GOP tax reform as 'armageddon' Live coverage: Day three of the Ways and Means GOP tax bill markup Live coverage: Day two of the Ways and Means GOP tax bill markup MORE , the Democrats also said Alex Azar should be pressed on his commitment to uphold the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as ObamaCare. This won't be the first time in the hot seat for Azar, who faced the Senate Health Committee last month in what was billed as a courtesy hearing.
Maine CO-OP Sues Federal Government Seeking Cost-Sharing Reduction…
Oprah at the Golden Globes: Is she running for president? She should! - Oprah Winfrey for president was something of a running theme throughout the Golden Globes on Sunday, beginning with Seth Meyers' opening monologue. He jokingly forbade Winfrey from considering the presidency.
Chairman Ed Royce Statement
Sources: Oprah Winfrey 'actively thinking' about running for president - Oprah Winfrey in 96 seconds - Oprah Winfrey is "actively thinking" about running for president, two of her close friends told CNN Monday. - The two friends, who requested anonymity in order to speak freely The Case Against President Oprah - Nope-rah? - BuzzFeed Editor-in-Chief - When Donald Trump was elected in the fall of 2016, some analysts saw the end of normal politics and the rise of a new wave of celebrity candidates.
Far-Right Activist Charles Johnson Has Sued Twitter Over His Suspension
Sources: Oprah Winfrey 'actively thinking' about running for president - Oprah Winfrey in 96 seconds - Oprah Winfrey is "actively thinking" about running for president, two of her close friends told CNN Monday. - The two friends, who requested anonymity in order to speak freely The Case Against President Oprah - Nope-rah? - BuzzFeed Editor-in-Chief - When Donald Trump was elected in the fall of 2016, some analysts saw the end of normal politics and the rise of a new wave of celebrity candidates.
Frank Sharry on Salvadoran TPS Termination: ‘Another Cruel Plank in…
Sources: Oprah Winfrey 'actively thinking' about running for president - Oprah Winfrey in 96 seconds - Oprah Winfrey is "actively thinking" about running for president, two of her close friends told CNN Monday. - The two friends, who requested anonymity in order to speak freely The Case Against President Oprah - Nope-rah? - BuzzFeed Editor-in-Chief - When Donald Trump was elected in the fall of 2016, some analysts saw the end of normal politics and the rise of a new wave of celebrity candidates.
Search continues for pilot last detected on radar flying over Gulf of Mexico
U.S. Coast Guard planes were continuing to fly over the Gulf of Mexico on Monday morning in search of a missing Oklahoma City pilot, the Coast Guard reports. Kinsinger piloted a small airplane that departed Wednesday evening from Wiley Post Airport.
News 7 Mins Ago California Republican Ed Royce not seeking re-election
Republican Rep. Ed Royce of California said Monday he will not seek re-election after serving out his 13th term in the House, the latest in a string of committee chairmen who have announced their retirement. Royce is the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Pelosi is optimistic about agreement on budget, immigration
In this Dec. 18, 2017, file photo, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Pelosi remains optimistic about potential agreements with Washington Republicans on the budget and immigration, though she is skeptical that a White House meeting on immigration on Jan. 9 will produce a breakthrough.
Why not President Oprah? Awards speech has Democrats buzzing
Oprah Winfrey's impassioned call for "a brighter morning even in our darkest nights" at the Golden Globes has Democratic Party activists buzzing about the media superstar and the 2020 presidential race - even if it's only a fantasy. Even so, for Democrats in early voting states, and perhaps for a public that largely disapproves of President Donald Trump's job performance, the notion of a popular media figure as a presidential candidate is not as strange as it once seemed, given the New York real estate mogul and reality TV star now in the White House.
Philanthropy at its finest
Abovea King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit travelled to New York in June 1967. During their visit, John D. Rockefeller and his wife escorted Their Majesties to a performance at Lincoln Center.
2 Candidates For Minn. Governor Release Fundraising Totals
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