Stephen Miller, a senior policy and immigration advisor for U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, speaks at a campaign rally in Bangor, Maine, June 29, 2016. REUTERS/Brian Snyder – RTX2IXXG Senior policy adviser Stephen Miller reportedly has been tapped to write President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural address next month.
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Jeff Sessions’ Attorney General Hearing: 3 Questions Senators Must Ask
Senator Jeff Sessions waits for Donald Trump to arrive in Mobila, AL for his USA Thank You Tour on December 17, 2016. Alabama senator Jeff Sessions, president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, will kick off a packed week of Senate confirmation hearings today.
What have we learned from 9 years of debate?
After nine years and hundreds of debates, the Red Blue America column is coming to an end. Ben Boychuk and Joel Mathis began this column while Barack Obama was battling Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination in late 2007; they end it as Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House — and American politics appear to be massively upended.
A Friendship for a More Tolerant America
In late August, just as Donald Trump was making his improbable pitch to black voters , an unusual and tender video began to make the viral rounds. It showed Heather McGhee, the president of the progressive think tank Demos, responding to a caller on C- ‘s “Washington Journal.”
“Paterson” and “Neruda”
The hero of the new Jim Jarmusch film, “Paterson,” is named Paterson . He lives in Paterson, New Jersey, with his wife, Laura .
Kyle Abraham’s Political Choreography
The Brooklyn Academy of Music’s annual Next Wave Festival, as its name indicates, usually brings us work that is new, or new to New York. But in this year’s festival you could see Kyle Abraham’s “Pavement” looking very much as it did when it premiA red, at Harlem Stage Gatehouse, four years ago.
Israel: humbled Netanyahu places hopes in Trump
In this Dec. 11, 2016, file photo, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem. Netanyahu lashed out at President Barack Obama on Saturday, Dec. 24, accusing him of a “shameful ambush” at the United Nations over West Bank settlements and saying he is looking forward to working with his “friend” President-elect Donald Trump.
The Latest: Quiet morning for Obamas in Hawaii on Christmas
Authorities in central Maine say a man set his estranged wife’s house on fire during the middle of the night before fatally stabbing himself in front of responding officers. A central Maine man set his estranged wife’s house on fire during the middle of the night before fatally stabbing himself in front of responding officers, police said Sunday.
CBB star Heavy D, 43, SPLITS from his fiancee Bryony Ann Harris,…
Melania Trump wears a VERY short dress to church for midnight mass in Florida – as the congregation goes wild for The Donald It’s a white-out! Winter Storm Europa brings blizzards, ice storms and freezing rain as it moves across the central states on Christmas Day – making travel by road and rail ‘dangerous if not impossible’ Pictured: The bloodied ear of flight attendant who was BITTEN by passenger en route to San Francisco when he was asked to stop smoking Look who got candy canes for Christmas! Prince George and Princess Charlotte enjoy their sweet treat as their parents take them to the church in Kate’s home village – where Pippa is getting married in May The Queen misses traditional Christmas day church service at Sandringham for the first time in 30 years as she is ‘recovering from a heavy cold’ but the rest of the Royal family attend Checking out the venue, Pippa? Bride-to-be and … (more)
Gingrich: Obama ‘desperate frenzy’ to save legacy
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in an interview that aired Sunday compared President Barack Obama’s legacy to a deflating doll and argued Obama is in a “desperate frenzy” to save it. “His legacy is like one of those dolls that, as the air comes out of it, shrinks and shrinks and shrinks,” Gingrich said.
Netanyahu Lashes Out at Obama Over Un Vote Acusses Onama of Ambush
AP reports Israel’s prime minister lashed out at President Barack Obama on Saturday, accusing him of a “shameful ambush” at the United Nations over West Bank settlements and saying he is looking forward to working with his “friend” President-elect Donald Trump. Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments came a day after the United States broke with past practice and allowed the U.N. Security Council to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem as a “flagrant violation” of international law.
Netanyahu Lashes Out at Obama Over Un Vote Acusses Onama of Ambush
AP reports Israel’s prime minister lashed out at President Barack Obama on Saturday, accusing him of a “shameful ambush” at the United Nations over West Bank settlements and saying he is looking forward to working with his “friend” President-elect Donald Trump. Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments came a day after the United States broke with past practice and allowed the U.N. Security Council to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem as a “flagrant violation” of international law.
Donald Trump says his decision to shut down his charity foundation…
Melania Trump wears a VERY short dress to church for midnight mass in Florida – as the congregation goes wild for The Donald ‘Congratulations to the baby daddy!’: Trump’s married communications director quits just two days after being appointed as female staffer hints in series of tweets that he has been involved in a ‘John Edwards’ style sex scandal Donald Trump says his decision to shut down his charity foundation is to avoid ‘any conflict with the role of president’ – but he won’t be able to legally end it while it remains under investigation What the Democrats don’t want you to know: Party lost more than 1,030 seats in state legislatures, governor’s mansions and Congress during Barack Obama’s presidency Look who got candy canes for Christmas! Prince George and Princess Charlotte enjoy their sweet treat as their parents take them to the church in Kate’s home village – where Pippa is … (more)
Donald Trump says his decision to shut down his charity foundation…
Melania Trump wears a VERY short dress to church for midnight mass in Florida – as the congregation goes wild for The Donald ‘Congratulations to the baby daddy!’: Trump’s married communications director quits just two days after being appointed as female staffer hints in series of tweets that he has been involved in a ‘John Edwards’ style sex scandal Donald Trump says his decision to shut down his charity foundation is to avoid ‘any conflict with the role of president’ – but he won’t be able to legally end it while it remains under investigation What the Democrats don’t want you to know: Party lost more than 1,030 seats in state legislatures, governor’s mansions and Congress during Barack Obama’s presidency Look who got candy canes for Christmas! Prince George and Princess Charlotte enjoy their sweet treat as their parents take them to the church in Kate’s home village – where Pippa is … (more)
Newt Gingrich: Donald Trump’s Twitter Foreign Policy Is ‘Brilliant’
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, an informal adviser to Donald Trump, spoke approvingly of the president-elect’s apparent desire to restart a nuclear arms race. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich praised the style and substance of Donald Trump ‘s suggestion for a new nuclear arms race , calling the president-elect’s use of Twitter to make major policy pronouncements “brilliant.”
Newt Gingrich: Donald Trump’s Twitter Foreign Policy Is ‘Brilliant’
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, an informal adviser to Donald Trump, spoke approvingly of the president-elect’s apparent desire to restart a nuclear arms race. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich praised the style and substance of Donald Trump ‘s suggestion for a new nuclear arms race , calling the president-elect’s use of Twitter to make major policy pronouncements “brilliant.”
Top story of 2016 in Maine: Legalized marijuana
In this Dec. 19, 2016 file photo, Lorry Fleming, center, of Bath, Maine, a supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, shouts at Donald Trump supporter Tom Thompson, left, of Topsham, Maine, outside the State House in Augusta, Maine, where the electoral college was meeting to elect the president. The split of Maine’s presidential electoral votes for the first time was among the state’s top stories in 2016.
Top story of 2016 in Maine: Legalized marijuana
In this Dec. 19, 2016 file photo, Lorry Fleming, center, of Bath, Maine, a supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, shouts at Donald Trump supporter Tom Thompson, left, of Topsham, Maine, outside the State House in Augusta, Maine, where the electoral college was meeting to elect the president. The split of Maine’s presidential electoral votes for the first time was among the state’s top stories in 2016.
Pipeline uncertainty illustrates broader concerns for tribes
In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, President Barack Obama tips he hat as he stands with Brian Cladoosby, President of National Congress of American Indians, at the 2016 White House Tribal Nations Conference in Washington.
Pipeline uncertainty illustrates broader concerns for tribes
In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, President Barack Obama tips he hat as he stands with Brian Cladoosby, President of National Congress of American Indians, at the 2016 White House Tribal Nations Conference in Washington.
Trump adopting same behavior he criticized Clinton for
In this Dec. 13, 2016, file photo, President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center in West Allis, Wis. Trump is embracing some of his top attacks on Hillary Clinton as he forms his new administration, engaging in some of the same behavior he used against his rival during the presidential campaign.
Trump adopting same behavior he criticized Clinton for
In this Dec. 13, 2016, file photo, President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center in West Allis, Wis. Trump is embracing some of his top attacks on Hillary Clinton as he forms his new administration, engaging in some of the same behavior he used against his rival during the presidential campaign.
Trump to Dissolve Foundation
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he will dissolve his charitable foundation amid efforts to eliminate any conflicts of interest before he takes office next month. The revelation comes as the New York attorney general’s office investigates the foundation following media reports that foundation spending went to benefit Trump’s campaign.
Trump to Dissolve Foundation
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he will dissolve his charitable foundation amid efforts to eliminate any conflicts of interest before he takes office next month. The revelation comes as the New York attorney general’s office investigates the foundation following media reports that foundation spending went to benefit Trump’s campaign.
Gingrich: Trump ‘Brilliant’ With ‘140 Characters’ Foreign Policy
President-elect Donald Trump’s U.S. foreign policy pivot from the “failed” Obama administration that has “weakened” America internationally – even as it comes via Twitter – will serve “notice” to Russia and the world “we can outproduce everybody.” “This is the same Donald Trump the liberals were terrified was going sell out to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, who’s now pivoted and said, ‘Look – to quote Gen.
Gingrich: Trump ‘Brilliant’ With ‘140 Characters’ Foreign Policy
President-elect Donald Trump’s U.S. foreign policy pivot from the “failed” Obama administration that has “weakened” America internationally – even as it comes via Twitter – will serve “notice” to Russia and the world “we can outproduce everybody.” “This is the same Donald Trump the liberals were terrified was going sell out to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin, who’s now pivoted and said, ‘Look – to quote Gen.
Twitter trolls ‘Child President’ Trump over his latest rant
Trump throws ‘tantrum’ on Twitter over lack of A-listers at his opening ceremony. Twitter trolls him, calling him child Donald Trump may have won the race to become the 45th President of the United States, but the road since his win has had more barriers that smooth rides.
Smerconish: Rights, wrongs, and a few surprises in ’16
A Philadelphia lawyer turned political commentator, Michael Smerconish is a nationally syndicated radio host, best-selling author and weekly contributing columnist to The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Sunday Currents section. The Michael Smerconish Program is heard exclusively on SiriusXM – POTUS Channel 124 from 9a12p ET – reairing again 6-9p ET.
Queen Elizabeth II to miss Christmas service due to illness
President-elect Donald Trump says he will dissolve his charitable foundation before taking office to avoid conflicts of interest. The Democratic Party says that’s not enough and is calling for the billionaire… President-elect Donald Trump says he will dissolve his charitable foundation before taking office to avoid conflicts of interest.
Netanyahu: Since Carter, Obama worst for Israelis
In a speech Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked President Barack Obama and the United Nations for the passage a day before of a resolution that criticized Israel’s settlement activity in the West Bank and east Jerusalem. Netanyahu said the resolution was part of the “swan song of old world bias against Israel,” and he compared Obama to former President Jimmy Carter, whom the prime minister called the worst president for Israel and the last to break with a traditional U.S. commitment to support Israel.
Trump inaugural puts artists in quandary
Several months ago, before the presidential election, San Francisco poet and author Dean Rader found himself engaged in a philosophical debate with some of his fellow poets: If Donald Trump were to win the presidency, and if he asked one of them to compose a poem to be read at the inauguration, would they do it? On the one hand, none of them supported Trump for the presidency. Rader didn’t know many politically conservative poets, in general, and his friends found the prospect of Trump’s election to be “terrifying” and offensive.
Israel to do ‘all it takes’ to emerge unharmed by UN vote
President-elect Donald Trump says he will dissolve his charitable foundation before taking office to avoid conflicts of interest. The Democratic Party says that’s not enough and is calling for the billionaire… President-elect Donald Trump says he will dissolve his charitable foundation before taking office to avoid conflicts of interest.
The Latest: Doctor taking meds to Syria among crash victims
President-elect Donald Trump says he will dissolve his charitable foundation before taking office to avoid conflicts of interest. The Democratic Party says that’s not enough and is calling for the billionaire… It’ll be a white Christmas for the northern Plains and some Western states, but it’s likely to cause troublesome travel.
Questions and answers on fake news: George Rodrigue
I am not talking about subtle questions of opinion or interpretation, but blatant, wholly invented falsehoods. The Pope allegedly endorsing Donald Trump, say, or Hillary Clinton allegedly molesting children in a network of tunnels below a Washington pizza joint.
Opinions
In his upcoming budget proposal, Gov. Scott Walker is proposing to establish a series of sunrise and sunset review commissions that would analyze proposed and existing occupational licenses to see if they are needed, or if they are too restrictive, and we think it is a good proposal that is long overdue. Friday, February 3, 2017 Some might consider our reporting of an affair between two Oneida County sheriff’s department officers to be a bit tawdry, but what’s tawdry is not the reporting but the behavior.
Column: Populism, real and phony
Authoritarians with an animus against ethnic minorities are on the march across the Western world. They control governments in Hungary and Poland, and will soon take power in the United States.
Trump’s choices shouldn’t be surprising
There has been much hand-wringing in some circles about many of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections, people who seem to disdain the very agencies he is asking them to direct. Yet Trump, sometimes criticized for not being a true Republican, is making Cabinet choices that line up well with the party’s rhetoric and stated ideology.
Obamas send their final Christmas message from White House
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama sent their final Christmas salutations from the White House on Saturday, highlighting common values uniting Americans of all faiths. “The idea that we are our brother’s keeper and our sister’s keeper.
Mixed news for women leaders in 2016
In accounting for the fate of the handful of the western hemisphere’s women rulers and aspirants in 2016, having had ‘mixed’ media attention, there would have serious questions for the media. Did gender influence political coverage? Were party conflicts overplayed? Did class and/or ideology affect treatment? Overall, were traditional media tenets, such as impartiality and balance, followed? Not infrequently, politics or journalism is themed ‘a man’s world’ or domain.
Vote on Israel could spur further action – or trouble
The U.S. green light that allowed the U.N. Security Council to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem could spur moves toward new terms to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.