Chief of Staff General John Kelly told lawmakers on Capitol Hill yesterday that there would be no wall across the entire southern border between the U.S. and Mexico, and that Mexico would not be paying for a wall. There will …
Continue ReadingChief of Staff General John Kelly disputed claims that the White House instructed former top strategist Steve Bannon to invoke executive privilege in order to avoid answering questions on Capitol Hill yesterday. Kelly was asked whether the White House told …
Continue ReadingHouse conservatives are using their leverage to force Republican leadership to bring an immigration bill to the floor of the House in exchange for their support on a continuing resolution, a short-term spending that will keep the government open past …
Continue ReadingSteve Bannon has cut a deal with the Mueller investigation to sit for an interview instead of testifying before a grand jury. It was revealed yesterday that Bannon was subpoenaed by Mueller’s team and would have had to testify, but …
Continue ReadingEric Trump, the president’s son, appeared on Fox and Friends this morning to defend his father against charges of racism. “He does not see race. He’s the least racist person I have ever met in my entire life. It’s …
Continue ReadingDunkin’ Donuts has unveiled a new concept store that is a departure from the chain’s current format. The new store includes digital kiosks, coffee and tea on tap, and allows customers to cut the drive-thru line if they ordered ahead …
Continue ReadingRepublican Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona took to the Senate floor to delivering a scathing critique of President Trump and the president’s attacks on the press today. Flake compared Donald Trump’s attacks to those of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, when …
Continue ReadingIn a rare show of bipartisan pushback against the pharmaceutical industry, Congress is poised to pass a bill that makes it easier for generic drugs to compete against brand names. The bill, known as the Creating and Restoring Equal …
Continue ReadingNorth and South Korea have agreed to march under a single, unified flag at the Winter Olympics to be held next month in South Korea, it was announced today. It was also announced that they would field a joint women’s …
Continue ReadingLarry Nassar, former team doctor for USA Gymnastics, pleaded guilty in November to seven counts of criminal sexual conduct with his patients. As part of the plea deal, he admitted he used his position as team doctor to abuse dozens …
Continue ReadingChris Christie signed a bill banning the sale or possession of bump stocks, one of the last bills Christie signed into law as New Jersey’s Governor. Christie left office today after serving two terms in New Jersey’s state house.
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Continue ReadingRear Admiral Ronny Jackson, MD, the official Physician to the President briefed reporters today on the results of the president’s first physical exam since entering the White House. Jackson said that while most of the results of the examination were …
Continue ReadingFormer Trump campaign manager and top strategist Steven Bannon has been subpoenaed by special counsel, Robert Mueller, and will have to appear before a grand jury in the ongoing Russia investigation, it was learned today. It’s the first time …
Continue ReadingPresident Trump has cut foreign aid to Palestinians in the wake of their refusal to participate in peace negotiations with Israel, brokered by the U.S. The president declared Jerusalem the capital of Israel last month and directed the U.S. State …
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham criticized the current state of the immigration debate taking place on Capitol Hill right now, calling it a “S” show. “This has turned into a “S” show, and we need to get back to being …
Continue ReadingA false alarm about a North Korean missile launch was sent out by Japan’s public broadcaster NHK today, just a few days after a false alarm was sent to residents in Hawaii. An alert reading “It appears that North …
Continue ReadingLindsey Graham, Republican Senator from South Carolina took a swipe at fellow Republican Senators for their accounts about controversial comments President Trump made about immigrants from certain countries in a White House meeting last week. President Trump reportedly called the …
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