As planet-warming gases reach levels not previously seen in human history, the Trump administration’s bid to restrict how federal scientists conduct the next National Climate Assessment risks delaying urgent action required to curb emissions and climate change. But the administration effort could also backfire, becoming yet another loss for a president whose deregulatory efforts struggle […]
The closure of Missouri’s last operating abortion clinic continues to appear imminent, as Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) insisted that the state won’t renew Planned Parenthood’s operating license unless it meets certain conditions. “Planned Parenthood has until Friday to comply with state law in order to receive its renewal license. No one is receiving special […]
The Democratic National Committee announced tougher criteria for presidential candidates to qualify for a third televised debate in September, raising the bar for national attention in a crowded primary field. To appear on the third debate stage, a candidate must receive donations from 130,000 different donors in at least 20 states with at least 400 […]
Netflix became the first major Hollywood studio to publicly take a stance on Georgia’s new abortion law on Tuesday, declaring that it would reconsider filming its movies and television series in the state if the law goes into effect. “We have many women working on productions in Georgia, whose rights, along with millions of others, […]
President Donald Trump tweeted a response to special counsel Robert Mueller’s comments about his Russia probe on Wednesday, declaring himself “innocent.” “Nothing changes from the Mueller Report,” Trump said. “There was insufficient evidence and therefore, in our Country, a person is innocent. The case is closed! Thank you.” Mueller’s comments Wednesday ― in which he […]
Special counsel Robert Mueller will make a public statement Wednesday morning on his investigation into President Donald Trump’s campaign and Russian interference in the 2016 election, his first public remarks on the investigation. The Department of Justice’s announcement of the Wednesday 11 a.m. statement came as a surprise. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have called on […]
The Louisiana House approved a measure on Wednesday that would outlaw abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, before many women even realize they have conceived. Lawmakers voted 79-23 on the legislation that prohibits abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, usually around six weeks of pregnancy ― or about two weeks after a […]
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) isn’t convinced that the Republican Party, which has long claimed to be the standard bearer for faith and family values, is really a “faith-driven” party. The 2020 presidential candidate, who identifies as Catholic, claimed that many of the GOP’s policy positions contradict her beliefs of what it really means to be […]
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A college student pleaded guilty Tuesday to sneaking into Mar-a-Lago during President Donald Trump’s Thanksgiving visit in a manner similar to how a Chinese national gained admission four months later. Click Here: University of Wisconsin student Mark Lindblom apologized Tuesday and received a year’s probation after federal prosecutors agreed […]
The reaction to Robert Mueller’s surprise statement on Wednesday highlights a growing schism between 2020 presidential candidates and Democratic leadership on whether to impeach President Donald Trump. Mueller spoke publicly for the first time on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and potential obstruction of justice by Trump. In his statement, […]