President Trump is reportedly “furious” with Chief of Staff John Kelly for comments Kelly made about the president’s pursuit of a wall along the southern border between the U.S. and Mexico. Kelly, speaking with Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill …
Continue ReadingBoth Democrats and Republicans seem to have found an unlikely mutual foe in the Russia investigation: Steve Bannon. Bannon angered many Democrats and most Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee when he refused to answer any of their questions during …
Continue ReadingSpeaker of the House Paul Ryan is criticizing Democrats for attempting to tie immigration reform to budget talks that may lead to the government shutting down tomorrow. “The defense budget is being held hostage for DACA, which is not a …
Continue ReadingCNN’s chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, said yesterday that he believes the president’s physical examination results reveal that he has heart disease. He said that it’s treatable with medication, along with a healthy diet, but, he said, “he …
Continue ReadingChief 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 …
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