Congress exited a sweltering Washington on Thursday, its dysfunction on full display as it left behind must-do legislation to combat the mosquito-borne Zika virus and a stalemate over lawmakers’ basic job of fulfilling agency budgets. The twin failures highlighted the one step forward, two steps back nature of the bitterly-divided… Read More
Ginsberg apologizes for Trump criticism
Conceding her outspoken criticism of Donald Trump was “ill advised,” Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg apologized Thursday in an effort to quiet mounting complaints that she improperly crossed a line into partisan politics. Promising to be more discreet in the future, the leader of the court’s liberal wing said… Read More
Officials warn of Republican Convention violence
U.S. national security officials said Thursday they’re concerned about the potential for violence at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland as tensions run high around the country after the recent police shootings of unarmed black men and the deadly ambush of police officers in Dallas. During congressional testimony, Homeland Security… Read More
Trump picks his vice president
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will select Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate, according to Washington, D.C. paper Roll Call. Pence, 57, is a steady, staunch conservative who will help calm nervous establishment Republican that remain wary of Trump. He also could be a big help… Read More
Conspiracy? Clinton’s secret FBI deal revealed
For years, critics of the Clintons have accused the dynastic political family of acting above the law. Now, a secret ‘gag’ order put on investigators looking into presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton adds credibility to those accusations — and it even has some FBI agents speculating about a possible… Read More
GOP is now the party of Trump
By Aimee Pontier, Editor The Republican National Convention is beginning in Cleveland on Monday, but the excitement is already well under way. Party delegates approved a new party platform on Tuesday night, and a partial list of speakers was released Thursday morning. This week has made one thing is clear:… Read More
Trump’s rat? Former aide sued for $10 million
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is famously loyal to his friends and associates, and expects the same in return. Now he may be ready to teach a former campaign aide an expensive lesson in loyalty. Trump is seeking $10 million in damages from former senior campaign consultant Sam Nunberg, alleging… Read More
Obama says America’s “not even close” to where it needs to be
America is “not even close” to where it needs to be in terms of resolving issues between police and the communities they serve, President Barack Obama said after concluding a more than three-hour meeting Wednesday with community activists, politicians and law enforcement officials. Obama expressed optimism, however, and said the… Read More
Trump meets with VP finalists
Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday entered the final phase of his high-profile search for a running mate, arranging last-minute meetings with his finalists and family members as his staff prepares for a Friday announcement. Trump posted on Twitter Wednesday evening that he would reveal his choice at 11 a.m. Friday… Read More
Court jester! Ruth Bader Ginsburg MUST resign
By Stephen Dietrich, Managing Editor The Supreme Court. The highest law of the land. It is one of the most prestigious and ethical governing bodies in America, and is a vital piece of the checks and balance system that our government was founded on. It’s the very system that has… Read More