Conservative talk radio host Laura Ingraham says she’s considering a 2018 challenge to Democrat Tim Kaine for a U.S. Senate representing Virginia. But the former attorney and Reagan White House aide said she’s been flattered by several “well-connected” people in Virginia asking her to be a candidate.
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Houston Rep. Al Green boycotting Trump’s inauguration
U.S. Rep. Al Green, U.S. representative to Texas’ 9th Congressional District, announced Monday his plans to boycott the inauguration of president elect Donald Trump. U.S. Rep. Al Green, U.S. representative to Texas’ 9th Congressional District, announced Monday his plans to boycott the inauguration of president elect Donald Trump.
Growing list of Democrats boycotting Trump inauguration
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Paul LePage: John Lewis should thank Republican presidents for ending slavery, fighting Jim Crow
Paul LePage, the Republican governor of Maine, said Tuesday that civil rights icon and Georgia Rep. John Lewis should “look at history” and say “thank you” to 19th century Republican presidents for fighting for the rights of African-Americans. LePage’s comments come after Lewis said on NBC News that Donald Trump was not a “legitimate” president.
Sorenson to be Sentenced in Campaign Finance Violation Case
A former state senator is being sentenced Monday on federal charges related to violating campaign finance laws during the 2012 presidential campaign. Kent Sorenson pleaded guilty in 2014 to one count of causing a federal campaign committee to falsely report its expenditures to the Federal Election Commission and one count of obstruction of justice in connection with the concealed expenditures.
Icy road conditions persist, causing multiple crashes overnight
There were multiple crashes reported overnight. Both directions of WIS 39 were shut down from the town of Hollandale to WIS 78 due to a crash around 12:40 a.m. and extremely icy conditions.
Jobs White People Won’t do:
It’s been a rough day for Donald Trump’s appointees. Earlier on Monday, Monica Crowley said she will not take a communications job at the National Security Council amid a plagiarism scandal.
Will change in Washington bring help to ailing multi-employer pension funds?
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Fear spurs support for health law as Republicans work to repeal it
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., at podium, cheers health care workers to save the Affordable Care Act across the country outside LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. The rally was one of many being staged across the country in advance of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. Trump has promised to repeal and replace the health care law, and the Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday passed a measure taking the first steps to dismantle it.
Nearly 40 Democratic lawmakers now skipping Trump’s inauguration
Workers prepare the National Mall for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump January 16, 2017 in Washington, DC. Workers prepare the National Mall for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump January 16, 2017 in Washington, DC.
SUV crashes into popular neighborhood bowling alley
Michael Kosinski was working that night, “The whole room was covered in dust. You know, there was just like a cloud of dust in here.
Other Tuesday closings/cancellations due to weather
Authorities say a dog walker who became the victim of an unusual, road rage incident was able to disarm another man, and give the hand gun to a passerby. Authorities say a dog walker who became the victim of an unusual, road rage incident was able to disarm another man, and give the hand gun to a passerby.
Donald Trump, in flap with civil rights icon, meets with MLKa s son
Martin Luther King III, son of Martin Luther King Jr. speaks to members of the media following a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York, Monday. NEW YORK >> Days before taking office, President-elect Donald Trump attempted to navigate the fallout of his flap with a civil rights leader and colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while also losing a member of his incoming administration to accusations of plagiarism.
Southern California Democrats slam a repeal and replacea in Obamacare defense
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Los Angeles area U.S. Congressional members hold a press conference event to support protection of the Affordable Care Act at the California Endowment on Alameda Street in Downtown Los Angeles, Calif. Jan. 16, 2017.
Tony Norman: Beware, the Ides of “March”
Last year, thanks to an invitation from the ToonSeum, I had the honor of sharing the stage of the August Wilson Center with Rep. John Lewis of Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District. The civil rights icon was making the rounds promoting his three-part graphic novel series, “March,” with collaborators Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell.
One year anniversary of Amir Hekmati’s homecoming
One year ago, Amir Hekmati stepped onto American soil for the first time in four years. He was being held captive in Iran, accused of being a CIA operative.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson unveils bipartisan legislation to abolish executions
Flanked by former Attorney General Rob McKenna and Governor Jay Inslee, current Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced a major new effort to abolish the barbaric practice of state-sponsored executions in Washington, supported by a bipartisan group of legislators from each house. Declaring that it is the responsibility of leaders to lead, Ferguson said the time has come for the Legislature to take a vote on ending the costly, ineffective death penalty.
Trump continues Twitter assault
His inauguration days away, President- elect Donald Trump is continuing to lash out at critics in the intelligence community and Democrats in Congress who are vowing to skip his swearing-in ceremony. The tough-talking Republican questioned whether the CIA director himself was “the leaker of fake news” in a Sunday night tweet.
Trump, in flap with civil rights icon, meets with MLK’s son
Days before taking office, President-elect Donald Trump attempted to navigate the fallout of his flap with a civil rights leader and colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while also losing a member of his incoming administration to accusations of plagiarism.
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Boris Epshteyn, the communications director for the Presidential Inaugural Committee, told Breitbart News Sunday on SiriusXM Patriot Channel 125 this weekend that “things are shaping up wonderfully” ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump, the incoming 45th President of the United States of America. Throughout the Sunday evening interview, Epshteyn sounded a tone of unifying the country-all people nationwide-behind the new President.
The Latest: Detroit bicyclists mark MLK Day holiday
President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Americans to honor Martin Luther King Jr. for “all of the many wonderful things that he stood for.” Trump, who is scheduled to meet with King’s son later in the day, may be trying to put behind him the controversy over his criticism of John Lewis, a black congressman and civil rights icon.
On King day, Trump meets with Martin Luther King III
Donald Trump will mark the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday by meeting with the son of the civil rights icon. On King day, Trump meets with Martin Luther King III Donald Trump will mark the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday by meeting with the son of the civil rights icon.
Trump lays down marker to judge his health care plan: Coverage ‘for everybody’
President-elect Donald Trump said, “I don’t want single-payer. What I do want is to be able to take care of people.”
Southern Indiana city renames road after President Obama
The southern Indiana city of New Albany has renamed a local road in honor of President Barack Obama days before the president leaves office. Crews installed signs Friday renaming Reas Lane as Barack Obama Way.
Trump Inauguration Boycott Includes These New York Congressional Democrats
When Donald Trump is sworn in as the nation’s 45th President in four days, several New York City congressional representatives won’t be there. The Democrats say they are boycotting for several reasons: from Trump’s decision to not fully divest from his business empire to his attacks on civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis of Georgia.
Rep. Nadler: Dems will work with Trump despite inaugural boycott
Rep. Jerrold Nadler insisted Monday that Democrats in Congress will work with President-elect Donald Trump – even as they band together in a boycott of his inauguration. “We’ll work with him when we agree with him, we’ll oppose him when we don’t agree with him,” Nadler said on CNN’s “New Day” – after joining more than two dozen of his Democratic colleagues in planning to ditch the inauguration.
Inauguration in sight, Trump continues Twitter assault
His inauguration days away, President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to lash out at critics in the intelligence community and Democrats in Congress who are vowing to skip his swearing-in ceremony. The tough-talking Republican questioned whether the CIA director himself was “the leaker of fake news” in a Sunday night tweet.
Trump team is ready
His inauguration days away, President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to lash out at critics in the intelligence community and Democrats in Congress who are vowing to skip his swearing-in ceremony.
Rep. Jerrold Nadler: Trump election a …
Rep. Jerrold Nadler, New York Democrat, said Monday he will not attend Friday’s inauguration and that he doesn’t see President-elect Donald Trump as a legitimate president even if he was legally elected. Appearing on CNN’s “New Day,” Mr. Nadler cited Mr. Trump’s “inflammatory comments, his racist campaign, his conflicts of interest, refusal to disclose his taxes.”
Pence Looks Like He Will Be Trump’s Inside Man in Congress
When Mike Pence landed in Congress after the 2000 election, he was a conservative agitator who often bucked President George W. Bush’s agenda. Seventeen years later, he’s the vice president-elect and Donald Trump’s inside man on Capitol Hill .
Obama Prepares for a Busy Retirement, More Freedom
For Barack Obama, there’s a presidential library to build, hundreds of millions of dollars to raise, causes to champion and a book to write. And don’t forget that long-promised vacation with his wife.
Inauguration in Sight, Trump Continues Twitter Assault
His inauguration days away, President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to lash out at critics in the intelligence community and Democrats in Congress who are vowing to skip his swearing-in ceremony. The tough-talking Republican questioned whether the CIA director himself was “the leaker of fake news” in a Sunday night tweet.
Americans Will Get the Trump They Elected as President
After 10 weeks, dozens of tweets and one rollicking news conference, Donald Trump’s transition into the White House has left little doubt that the man Americans elected in November is the president they’ll get. The immense responsibilities of the office and the daunting decisions that await Trump when he takes office Friday have not appeared to change the confrontational, divisive Republican.
Reality Check: Trump is wrong about Atlanta
Donald Trump harshly criticized Georgia Rep. John Lewis on Saturday, tweeting that his district was “in horrible shape and falling apart …” Trump’s tweets came in response to Lewis’ comments to NBC News’ Chuck Todd in a taped interview that aired on Sunday’s “Meet the Press.” The congressman said, “I don’t see the President-elect as a legitimate president.”
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Attorneys generals from six states, including New York’s Eric Schneiderman, have sent a letter urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general. Attorneys generals from six states, including New York’s Eric Schneiderman, have sent a letter urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general.
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Incoming White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus suggested that President Obama should jump into the fray and scold Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., the civil rights leader who questioned the legitimacy of President-elect Donald Trump. A The truth is, itA s irresponsible for John Lewis, historic as he is, to have done this,A Priebus told Chuck Todd today on Meet the Press, adding that A Barack Obama should step up and call it what it is – itA s wrong what is happening.A A ItA s wrong how some of these Democrats are treating President-elect Trump,A Priebus added.
Reality Check: Trump says Atlanta is ‘falling apart’ and ‘crime infested’
President-elect Donald Trump harshly criticized Georgia Rep. John Lewis on Saturday, tweeting that his district was “in horrible shape and falling apart ” Trump’s tweets came in response to Lewis’ comments to NBC News’ Chuck Todd in a taped interview that aired on Sunday’s “Meet the Press.” The congressman said, “I don’t see the President-elect as a legitimate president.”
In feud with John Lewis, Trump attacked ‘one of the most respected people in America’
In this Jan. 11, 2017 file photo, Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga. testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington at the confirmation hearing for Attorney General-designate, Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Freeman Mathis & Gary announces additions
Freeman Mathis & Gary announced the expansion of the firm’s government and regulatory practices with the addition of Dan Lee, principal of Piedmont Public Affairs.
ACA rally draws large crowd to Bowie State
Hundreds of people crowded into the ballroom of the Bowie State University student center on Sunday to signal their support for the Affordable Care Act , part of a “national day of action” that brought similar rallies to cities around the country. More people showed up to the Bowie rally than the ballroom at Bowie State could hold.