A Democratic senator claims that “a few” of his Republican colleagues have expressed concern to him about President Donald Trump’s mental health – and that stems from questions about Trump’s truthfulness. Minnesota’s Al Franken tells CNN’s “State of the Union” that the concern arises “in the way that we all have this suspicion” that “he lies a lot.
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Records dispute Treasury nominee’s denial of mortgage-crisis ‘robo-signing’
A bank founded by Steven Mnuchin, President Donald Trump’s nominee for treasury secretary, engaged in ethically questionable foreclosure practices in Washington state-including so-called “robo-signing” of documents. OneWest Bank employees robo-signed numerous foreclosure-related filings in the Seattle area, documents show.
By backing Trumpa s Interior pick, De…
When Sen. Jon Tester , a Montana Democrat, vouched for President Trump ‘s pick to be the new interior secretary, there was perhaps more than a little self-interest involved. Rep. Ryan K. Zinke, a Republican and the administration’s secretary nominee, had been expected to challenge Mr. Tester in next year’s Senate race.
Kennedy on Trump: ‘We’re not an authoritarian country’
In this Jan. 6, 2009, file photo, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., left, holds a Bible during the mock swearing-in ceremony for his son, Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., on Capitol Hill in Washington. In a February 2017 interview with the Associated Press, former Rep. Patrick Kennedy speaks about the Donald Trump presidency and what his late father may have thought about it.
A Political History Of Washington V. Trump
When President Donald Trump signed an executive order on immigration and refugees last month, it was Washington state that led the legal battle to overturn it. Now, after a string of court rulings, it appears that the fight could be be heading all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Franken Says His GOP Colleagues Question Trump’s Mental Health
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Snow falls on Danbury region, again
Duncan Montaner, 4 of Ridgefield, rides on the back of his mother, Kim, down the hill at Ridgebury Elementary School. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 Duncan Montaner, 4 of Ridgefield, rides on the back of his mother, Kim, down the hill at Ridgebury Elementary School.
Senator says GOP colleagues question Trumpa s mental health
A Democratic senator claims that “a few” of his Republican colleagues have expressed concern to him about President Donald Trump’s mental health – and that stems from questions about Trump’s truthfulness. Minnesota’s Al Franken tells CNN’s “State of the Union” that the concern arises “in the way that we all have this suspicion” that “he lies a lot.
Does the White House stand by Michael Flynn? ‘That’s a question for the president’
National Security Adviser Michael Flynn sits in the front row before the start of the President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe joint new conference in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn sits in the front row before the start of the President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe joint new conference in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.
Bernie Sanders calls Trump a ‘pathological liar’; Al Franken says…
Sen. Bernie Sanders takes an escalator at the U.S. Capitol during voting on the confirmation of Jeff Sessions to be attorney general Feb. 8, 2017. Sen. Bernie Sanders takes an escalator at the U.S. Capitol during voting on the confirmation of Jeff Sessions to be attorney general Feb. 8, 2017.
Franken: Flynn was ‘lying’ or ‘forgot’ about Russia talks
JUNE 9: Sen. Al Franken speaks to reporters at a news conference dubbed #WeThePeople outside the Capitol on June 9, 2016 in Washington, D.C. Senate Democrats unveiled a new legislative proposal that will reform campaign finances and ensure fairer elections. Minnesota Sen. Al Franken questioned President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Flynn’s fitness for the job Sunday amid reports that Flynn discussed US sanctions on Russia with the Russian ambassador before Trump took office.
Washington’s top lawyer uses strategic streak to fight Trump
The legal challenge that would launch Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson into the vanguard of resistance against President Donald Trump’s travel ban was already in the works as Ferguson flew home from Florida the morning after Trump issued his executive order. “We were having internal conversations about a potential action by the president along those lines,” Ferguson recalled in an interview.
Pentagon launches effort to solve a baffling WWII mystery
The Pentagon is launching efforts to solve a baffling World War II mystery: whether dozens of U.S. sailors listed as missing from a ship disaster were actually recovered and buried all along as unknowns in a New York cemetery. More than 130 victims of the USS Turner’s 1944 explosion and sinking near New York Harbor are still officially missing.
Phil Murphy Hits NJ Campaign Stops Alongside Bernie’s Son, Levi Sanders
“It is critical we elect progressives like Phil at all levels of government,” asserted Levi Sanders, the son of 2016 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. The appearance of Sanders yesterday at a pair of campaign events, helped Phil Murphy accomplish two things as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor of New Jersey.
We’re not an authoritarian country,’ Patrick Kennedy says about Trump
Former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy says he thinks what President Donald Trump has done so far in office will ”hopefully spark a reexamination of who we are as a people.’ ‘ The member of one of the nation’s most famous Democratic families told The Associated Press in an interview he sees threats to the constitutional form of government, and said his father, the late U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy, of Massachusetts, believed that Americans should never take democracy for granted.
John Podesta Says ‘Forces Within The FBI’ Wanted Hillary Clinton To Lose
John Podesta, chairman of the 2016 Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, addresses the crowd her election night rally in New York. He said at an event on Wednesday that “it’s inexplicable that [the FBI was] so casual about the investigation of the Russian penetration of the DNC emails.”
State’s congressional delegation holding forum
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation has scheduled a town hall forum to give state residents a legislative update and answer their questions. The forum with Democratic U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Democratic U.S. Reps.
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During the last of the DNC regional forum’s today in Baltimore Maryland, leading candidate Keith Ellison outlines why every non-Democrat should hope he wins the chairmanship. Ellison’s expressed approach is that Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch should be filibustered by all Senate Democrats.
Ohio’s Gov. Kasich Works to Erase State’s ‘Rust Belt’ Label
The Republican governor has made it his mission to send the label to the scrap heap of history. He points to advances in such areas as drones, data analytics, biotechnology, robotics and autonomous vehicle research.
Boise understands spirit of America; does Trump?
Memo to President Trump: You cannot fire federal judges or intimidate them with your tweets. They have lifetime appointments for a reason: so they can resist the pressures of politicians like you, bullies who think bluster and bravado will always get them what they want.
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson was A 200,000 in debt before she died
‘There was light terrorism at Nordstrom this week’: Melissa McCarthy is back as Sean Spicer – this time hawking Ivanka’s jewelry and shoes from the White House in SNL cold open ‘The US stands behind Japan, its great ally, 100%’: Trump and Japanese PM hold conference to denounce ‘absolutely intolerable’ North Korea missile test CBS anchor Josh Elliott ‘announced he’d been promoted and was leaving his show live on-air – but it was the first network bosses knew about it’ ‘Sorry I’m late, the reason I’m late is I’m going through a divorce’: United Airlines pilot is removed from flight after ‘ranting on the intercom about her marriage, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton’ Don’t text at the table, NEVER spear your food with the fork and avoid buying extravagant gifts in a new relationship: Etiquette guru reveals her top tips for Valentine’s Day A putt-ing miracle! Florida golfer uses his club to … (more)
Sunday Morning Bobblehead Thread
Clearly, Propaganda Barbie and Lyin’ Spicy Spice have been benched this Sunday. Either Trump is tired of giving SNL more material or the sheer cognitive dissonance of having to catapult the propaganda is so exhausting that even those two camera hogs needed a rest.
In praise of ‘slacktivism’
Last week, a friend mentioned to me that she wanted to post a photo of her parents depicting them shortly after they arrived in America. They look terrified and in love and very, very hopeful.
Rail bypass opponents from two states rally in Mystic
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Lauren Girasoli of Old Lyme carries a sign that states “Don’t Track on Me” as more than one hundred people gather at Olde Mistick Village on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2017, to rally against the proposed Old Saybrook to Kenyon, R.I., high-speed rail bypass.
Rail bypass opponents from two states rally in Mystic
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Lauren Girasoli of Old Lyme carries a sign that states “Don’t Track on Me” as more than one hundred people gather at Olde Mistick Village on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2017, to rally against the proposed Old Saybrook to Kenyon, R.I., high-speed rail bypass.
After suite misuse, rebuild public trust in stadium leadership
Ted Mondale, executive director of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, and Michele Kelm-Helgen, the authority’s chair, responded after Minnesota Legislative Auditor James Nobles delivered a report at a joint meeting of the House and Senate State Government Finance committees on Tuesday on use of the luxury suites at the U.S. Bank Stadium. A four-hour hearing last Tuesday allowed Minnesota legislators to ask dozens of hard-hitting questions about the use of U.S. Bank Stadium luxury suites by the public facility’s governing board and executive director.
Scientists across the US are scrambling to save government…
Groups are downloading and archiving government data out of fear the Trump administration might delete it. Some sites have already undergone changes.
Gov. Edwards calls on Trump to issue federal disaster declaration after Louisiana tornadoes
Cleanup continues on Cerise Street Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, after a tornado ripped through the neighborhood Tuesday in New Orleans East. Cleanup continues on Cerise Street Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, after a tornado ripped through the neighborhood Tuesday in New Orleans East.
Trump cites voter fraud in NH without providing evidence
President Donald Trump has revived groundless claims of voter fraud, arguing in a lunch meeting with senators that he and former Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte would have won in New Hampshire if not for voters bused in from out of state. A GOP official with knowledge of Thursday’s lunch conversation described the president’s comments.
Ohio governor works to erase state’s ‘Rust Belt’ label
The Republican governor has made it his mission to send the label to the scrap heap of history. He points to advances in such areas as drones, data analytics, biotechnology, robotics and autonomous vehicle research.
Trump cites voter fraud in NH without providing evidence
President Donald Trump has revived groundless claims of voter fraud, arguing in a lunch meeting with senators that he and former Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte would have won in New Hampshire if not for voters bused in from out of state. A GOP official with knowledge of Thursday’s lunch conversation described the president’s comments.
Congressman: Immigration raids in Central, Southa
A congressman confirmed reported Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids are part of an operation that spans through south and central Texas. Congressman: Immigration raids in Central, South Texas part of ‘Operation Cross Check’ A congressman confirmed reported Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids are part of an operation that spans through south and central Texas.
Residents say 1st atom bomb test caused cancer cases
FILE – In this Tuesday, July 14, 2015 file photo from video, Tina Cordova talks of her late father, Anastacio Cordova, in her Albuquerque home. Cordova believes her father, who died in 2013 after suffering from multip… ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Residents say the world’s first atomic bomb test caused generations of southern New Mexico families to suffer from cancer and economic hardship, according to surveys gathered by an advocacy group seeking compensation for descendants.
Office of Obama offers internships
A screenshot of an email GW student Rhett Nuenighoff received on Monday, Feb. 6 advertising an internship for the Obamas. A screenshot of an email GW student Rhett Nuenighoff received on Monday, Feb. 6 advertising an internship for the Obamas.
Residents say 1st atom bomb test caused cancera
The surveys released Friday detailed residents’ stories from areas around the 1947 Trinity Test in southern New Mexico and argue that many Hispanic families later struggled to keep up with cancer-related illnesses. Residents say 1st atom bomb test caused cancer cases The surveys released Friday detailed residents’ stories from areas around the 1947 Trinity Test in southern New Mexico and argue that many Hispanic families later struggled to keep up with cancer-related illnesses.
Trump should reverse Obama order on northeast Minnesota mineral leases
Mining hadn’t even been proposed yet. There was still just mineral exploration in far Northeastern Minnesota, to see if there was enough to help satisfy our nation’s hunger for the copper and other metals that power our everyday existence, our necessities like cellphones, cars and lights.
Warring Democrats put rage on ice for party chairmana s contest
The race to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee-the top job in a newly out-of-power party-was supposed to be the latest showdown between the Democrats’ incensed liberal wing and a more moderate establishment. With less than a month before the election, the nearly dozen declared candidates have struck a decidedly friendly tone in public, eschewing criticism of their rivals while emphasizing widespread areas of agreement.
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A federal appeals court has handed a resounding victory to Washington state and Minnesota in their challenge of President Donald Trump’s travel ban, finding unanimously that a lower court ruling suspending the ban’s enforcement should stay in place while the case continues. The 3-0 decision from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the states on nearly every issue presented.
Under fire, Conway maintains support of the president
But she’s so far maintained the support of her boss, President Donald Trump. Trump backed Conway both publicly and privately Thursday after House Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, criticized her for promoting Ivanka Trump’s fashion line during a television appearance and urged the Office of Government Ethics to review the matter.
Federal hiring freeze: Longer waits, unemployment lines for some Texans
President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing a federal government hiring freeze, on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. The Irving man was so excited to move to Port Aransas on New Year’s Eve with his pregnant wife to start a new job at the Padre Island National Seashore , also known as PINS, on Jan. 8. But soon after the two settled into their new Corpus Christi home, he learned there was a glitch with his paperwork.