A Republican lawmaker on Wednesday came to defense of fellow Alabaman Jeff Sessions, saying attacks on the potential attorney general by Democrats who object to him is part of their “war on whites.” Speaking on Alabama’s WBHP 800, Rep. Mo Brooks , made his comments on the same day that civil rights pioneer and fellow House member John Lewis and Sen. Corey Booker spoke out against the controversial lawmaker.
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Idaho Rep. Heather Scott faces possible sanctions for claiming female …
Idaho State Representative for Distric 1 Heather Scott talked about local politics in Priest River before the candidates forum at Priest River Junior high school sponsored by Bonner County Republican Central Committee on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. BOISE – In an outburst that shocked and upset her fellow lawmakers, controversial North Idaho Rep. Heather Scott claimed female members of the Idaho House get leadership positions only if they “spread their legs.”
Idaho Rep. Heather Scott faces possible sanctions for claiming female …
Idaho State Representative for Distric 1 Heather Scott talked about local politics in Priest River before the candidates forum at Priest River Junior high school sponsored by Bonner County Republican Central Committee on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. BOISE – In an outburst that shocked and upset her fellow lawmakers, controversial North Idaho Rep. Heather Scott claimed female members of the Idaho House get leadership positions only if they “spread their legs.”
Booker makes history by testifying against sitting senator Sessions …
Booker makes history by testifying against sitting senator Sessions – while black lawmaker says scheduling their testimony at the end is like ‘being made to go to the back of the bus’ Civil rights icon, Rep. John Lewis, warned Sessions’ pro-‘law and order’ stance could be code for violating civil rights, as it was in the segregated South Sen. Cory Booker said he was guided by his ‘conscience’ and love of ‘country’ to testify against another senator, a first for the legislative body In an unprecedented move, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., spoke out about one of his Senate peers, testifying against the nomination of Sen. Jeff Session, R-Ala., for President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general.
Rex Tillerson doesn’t rule out idea of Muslim registry
Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson did not rule out the idea of a U.S. registry for Muslims when he was asked about it his confirmation hearing Wednesday. Asked by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., if he would support a U.S. registry for Muslims, Tillerson told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, “I would need to have a lot more information over how such an approach would be constructed.”
The Latest: Rubio questions Tillerson on human rights
Democrats planned hours of… . Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. talks with reporters at Trump Tower in New York, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump denounces ‘disgrace’ of reports of Russian ties to him
Trump says he owns a “great” company but really one of the … . FILE – In this Oct. 26, 2016, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, accompanied by, from left, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Trump, Melania Trump, Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump, speaks during the gra… NEW YORK – A defiant President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday adamantly denied reports that Russia had obtained compromising personal and financial information about him, calling it a “tremendous blot” on the record of the intelligence community if such material had been released.
The Latest: GOP Rep. Reichert asks for review of painting
Democrats planned hours of… . Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. talks with reporters at Trump Tower in New York, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump.
Eight things we learned from Trump’s first press conference since the US election
His first press conference was wide-ranging and as predicted ventured into bizarre territory. Here are the key take-aways from the president elect’s first encounter with the press since his election.
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden Presses FBI Director on Memo Detailing Trump’s Alleged Russian Connections
It’s been a spectacularly strange 24 hours for the American presidency. And at the center of it is Oregon’s senior U.S. senator, Ron Wyden.
Celebrities react to Donald Trump’s press conference
The long-awaited press conference of President-elect Donald Trump – his first since winning November’s election – was certainly a talking point on Twitter, particularly among celebrities. Trump defended himself throughout the press conference – blaming intelligence agencies for the dossier – and also discussed relations with Russia and President Vladmir Putin.
Trump blasts intel agencies over report on Russia ties
Trump says he owns a “great” company but really one of the … . FILE – In this Oct. 26, 2016, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, accompanied by, from left, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Trump, Melania Trump, Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump, speaks during the gra… NEW YORK – Hours before his first news conference as president-elect, Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted U.S. intelligence agencies, blaming them for leaking unsubstantiated reports on his relationship with Russia and demanding, “Are we living in Nazi Germany?” A U.S. official told The Associated Press on Tuesday that intelligence officials had informed Trump last week about an unsubstantiated report that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about him.
Veterans care still ‘high risk’ as Trump mulls VA head
” Veterans health care remains a “high risk” issue threatening the federal budget and quality of care for former service members, auditors say in a forthcoming report. The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office will place the Veteran Affairs Department’s health system once again on its “high risk” list when it’s released next month.
Black lawmakers to speak out against Sessions in hearing
” Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Sen. Jeff Sessions, used strong words in the first day of his Senate confirmation hearings to deny any hints of a racist past. On day two, a group of black lawmakers will speak out against his nomination ” including New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker, who will take the rare step of testifying against a current Senate colleague.
Dems call for county commissioner in Georgia to resign after John Lewis comments
Gwinnett County Commissioner Tommy Hunter waded into controversial territory over the weekend when he wrote a Facebook post calling U.S. Rep. John Lewis — a civil rights legend already locked in a war of words with President-elect Donald Trump — a “racist pig.” The reaction to Hunter, a Republican, taking on Lewis a few days before the holiday honoring the life of counterpart Martin Luther King Jr. was varied, but swift.
Barack Obama’s nostalgic goodbye
Eight years ago, Barack Obama inspired Americans to embrace political change with the mantra “yes we can.” He bade them farewell Tuesday after a historic, tumultuous presidency with the words “yes we did.”
Official: Trump briefed on damaging report; president-elect calls it ‘political witch hunt’
In this Dec. 28, 2016 file photo, President-elect Donald Trump speaks to reporters at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump challenges U.S. intelligence agencies to provide decisive evidence of Russian involvement in election-season hacking.
Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s workers blast Labor nominee at Senate forum
A third worker described her struggles to provide for a family of six children — on $8.75 an hour after years of experience in the food industry. The three are current and former employees of CKE Restaurants, the fast-food company run by secretary of labor nominee Andrew Puzder that is known for its Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s chains.
Attorney general pick Jeff Sessions faces tough questioning on his past during confirmation hearing
Senator Jeff Sessions takes the stand. The nominee for attorney general testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday for the first of a two-day hearing.
At Russia hearing, FBI mum about possible Trump probe
Comey testified at the Senate’s second hearing in a week addressing allegations of Russian election hacking. In late October he angered Democrats when he announced 11 days before the election that the FBI was looking at more emails as part of its investigation of Hillary Clinton.
Senators push IC on whether Russia hacked GOP
For the second time in less than a week, leaders of the intelligence community sat before senators to discuss and defend their conclusion that Russia directed a comprehensive information operations campaign to influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. Last week, the Senate Armed Services Committee grilled Director of National Intelligence James Clapper; Marcel Lettre, the Defense Department’s under secretary for intelligence; and Michael Rogers, director of the National Security Agency and head of U.S. Cyber Command, about whether the U.S. had responded forcefully enough to Russia to deter future hacking and information operations.
Things to know about Trump’s Cabinet confirmation hearings
Attorney General-designate, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Attorney General-designate, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Minnesota agency says police didn’t discriminate in hauling mentally ill man to jail
David Salisbury has struggled for decades with mental health problems, but an outburst that involved throwing a television at the back door nearly two years ago landed the Alexandria man in jail – not in a hospital or treatment facility. Ever since, the Salisburys have been protesting the way police handled the incident.
The Latest: Hearing delayed for Trump’s Commerce pick
Democrats planned hours of… . Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. talks with reporters at Trump Tower in New York, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump.
Backpage execs refuse to testify at sex-trafficking hearing
Executives at the advertising website Backpage.com refused to testify before Congress Tuesday following a Senate report that accuses the site of systematically editing its “adult” ads to remove words that indicate sex trafficking. Four top executives and the company’s lawyer told a Senate subcommittee they were invoking their Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.
Saying Farewell to Michelle Obama, Late Night’s First Lady
Jackie Kennedy invited the nation, via TV , to see its redecorated White House. Nancy Reagan, a former actress who brought her own sense of elegance to the White House, seized a TV moment when she sat on a Santa-clad Mr. T’s lap.
Confirmation hearing or Republican tongue bath of Jeff Sessions? You decide
Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes.But according… So far, Jeff Sessions has explained to the Senate Judiciary Committee how he is not a racist, no sir, never mind his record, and how the police are always right, except for maybe one or two bad apples. And it continues! Whitehouse following up on Russian election interference: If investigations show collusion would you prosecute Trump campaign and even family? Sessions dances around his answer, if there is a law there that was broken sure but this is probably something to happen in a political manner.
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Gunfire has been heard outside a Turkish police station as suicide bombers cause mass casualties in Kabul. Two loud explosions rocked the Afghan capital killing an unconfirmed number of people, while local media in Turkey say a terrorist has been shot dead in an attempted attack in Gaziantep.
In Unprecedented Move, Sen. Cory Booker to Testify Against Jeff Sessions
Senator Cory Booker is so opposed to Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general that the New Jersey Democrat is willing to break precedent. Tomorrow, Booker plans to give testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee as to why he believes Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions should not be the next attorney general.
Backpage execs refuse to testify at sex-trafficking hearing
From left, Backpage.com CEO Carl Ferrer, former owner James Larkin, COO Andrew Padilla, and former owner Michael Lacey, are sworn-in on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, prior to testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent subcommittee hearing into Backpage.com knowing facilitation of online … (more)
Andrew Cuomo Raises His Profile Ahead of 2020
New York Times : “As Democratic leaders reassess their party’s mission and long-term strategy after the election of Donald J. Trump to the White House, Mr. Cuomo seems eager to quickly position himself as a different sort of Northeast liberal, one capable of building things beyond a social agenda – and remaking a persona that has long rubbed some of his colleagues and voters the wrong way.”
Emotional Senate Hearing Finds Backpage.com Complicit in Underage Sex …
“Those children were sold, and they simply tried to sanitize it. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the definition of evil”, said Sen. Claire McCaskill, glaring at the five company executives sitting in front of her.
Obama’s farewell speech will be a call to action, aides say
Several of the thousands who lined up Jan. 7, 2017, for tickets to President Barack Obama’s farewell speech, to be held Jan. 10 in Chicago, share their thoughts on what the presidency meant to them. Several of the thousands who lined up Jan. 7, 2017, for tickets to President Barack Obama’s farewell speech, to be held Jan. 10 in Chicago, share their thoughts on what the presidency meant to them.
Jared Kushner
President-elect Donald Trump appointed his influential son-in-law Jared Kushner as a White House senior adviser Monday, putting the young real estate executive in position to exert broad sway over both domestic and foreign policy, particularly Middle East issues and trade negotiations. Trump has come to rely heavily on Kushner, who is married to the president-elect’s daughter Ivanka.
Fla. Airport Shooting Suspect Appears In Court, Is Assigned A Public Defender
Esteban Santiago, 26, was escorted into federal court in Fort Lauderdale in manacles. He told U.S. magistrate Judge Alicia Valle he understood the seriousness of the crimes he is charged with.
Kushner to Take Unpaid White House Role
Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, will be named a senior adviser to the president and will work for free, according to two people familiar with the matter. It’s not clear what Kushner’s portfolio would be.
President Obama replies to San Antonio Cub Scout’s message
A look back at the presidency of Barack Obama. Above: The silhouette of US President Barack Obama is seen as he reviews the honour guard during the welcoming ceremony at Planalto Palace in Brasilia, on March 19, 2011.
Editorial: Toughen laws involving guns, mentally disturbed
Law enforcement personnel tell people to take cover during last week’s shootings at the Fort Lauderdale airport. The incident was a preventable tragedy and requires a review of laws addressing the mentally disturbed and their access to firearms.
Hundreds Of Colleges Saddling Students With Unaffordable Debt, Feds Say 31 minutes ago
About one in four career-training programs at U.S. colleges are at risk of losing federal funding, the lifeblood for most schools, the Department of Education said Monday. In a news statement, the department disclosed for the first time the number of recent graduates saddled with potentially unmanageable debt.
Assemblyman Gomez gets BERNED in Delegates Selection Rehearsal for…
The Congressional Campaign of Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, is reeling from the BERN inflicted upon it via Sunday’s 51st Assembly District Delegate Elections by former Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Progressive Supporters, in a possible Dress Rehearsal of the upcoming 34th CD Special Election. ** Blogger’s Notes: Its true ……….., and cause by humans .