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Democratic Leaders Nervous About Overreach as Members Push for Trump Impeachment
From the sounds of it, Sherman is already preparing for the possibility that Vice President Mike Pence will take over for Trump as president. "But we gotta protect the republic". But it's a real mistake to believe that the only two settings for same-party members of Congress are enthusiastic support for the president and complete opposition (including moving toward impeachment). [Full Article...]
Injured Capitol Police officer throws out first pitch in emotional moment
Authorities say two members of the Capitol Police force, Special Agent Crystal Griner and Special Agent David Bailey , returned fire with the gunman before local police arrived shortly after 7 a.m. After visiting Scalise Wednesday evening at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Trump tweeted: " Rep. Steve Scalise , one of the truly great people, is in very tough shape - but he is a real fighter". [Full Article...]
Trump Being Investigated Over Possible Obstruction of Justice
A White House spokeswoman, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, said Tuesday that Trump "has no intention" of firing Mueller, but maintained he "has the right to". Comey said he declined to tell agents working on the case about his conversation with Trump to shield them. Democratic senators pressed him on the legal rationale for his refusal to discuss those private conversations, as Sessions acknowledged... [Full Article...]
Jury still deliberating in case of officer who shot Castile
In a hearing that lasted only a couple of minutes, Judge William Leary re-read the jury instructions and told jurors to continue their work. He also faces two counts of unsafe discharge of a firearm for endangering Castile's girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, and her 4-year-old daughter. [Full Article...]
Pennsylvania Governor to US Attorney General: Back Off!
To make his case in favor of federal medical marijuana prosecutions, Sessions reminds the Congresspersons that we are "in the midst of a historic drug epidemic and potentially long-term uptick in violent crime". Marijuana has been used as a remedy for nausea and vomiting in medical settings for decades , if not centuries . Estimated three-quarters of the country support the legalization of ma... [Full Article...]
Several Injured Shooting At Congressional Baseball Practice In VA
Sanders also wished a "quick and full recovery" for Representative Scalise, his staff , and the capitol police officers wounded in the shooting . His demeanor was "calm", witness Falisa Peoples said . Becker also said that Hodgkinson was not one of the 100 or so organizers paid by the campaign in either Iowa or IL. He retweeted Michelle Malkin, who pointed to a professor's tweet following the p... [Full Article...]
Chisenhall hits pinch homer, drives in 5 as Indians defeat Dodgers
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Right-hander Josh Tomlin got the win for just the second time in his last seven starts, allowing four runs on seven hits, while striking out seven over five innings. "Early, (he was) really good", Francona said of Tomlin. "He's a veteran. He pays attention to the game and he knows when his number is going to be called". [Full Article...]
What We Learned About The GOP Baseball Shooter Through 7 Facebook Posts
Marimow, Tom Jackman, Shawn Boburg and staff members of The Washington Post; and by Don Babwin and Jim Salter and staff members of The Associated Press. And that vehicle was parked across from the scene of the shooting. People who live in the Belleville area are stunned that the man who shot at the congressmen was from their backyard. [Full Article...]
The Audible: Winning in 2017 erases Warriors 2016 collapse
Some of us need to remove ourselves from the moment and remember there are some pretty wonderful stories that have already been told. "So we'll handle that accordingly". There are decisions that need to be made every single year and you've got to assess the situation as it is. "Hopefully we can keep it going". "Experience is the best teacher in life, and he's just experiencing and experiencing ... [Full Article...]
Free summer meal options for Upstate students
Stressing the importance of offering nutritious meals to children during the summer months, the Almond-Bancroft School announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program . The rest were served at district schools and churches. El Reno is one of two districts in the state to operate its own food truck. On Monday, 296 students ate lunch, while 90 ate breakfast. [Full Article...]
College World Series familiar turf for Florida State coach Mike Martin
Scalise, a Republican who represents Louisiana, was shot and critically wounded along with three other people while practicing for the baseball game at a park in Alexandria, Va.by James Hodgkinson on Wednesday morning. If LSU loses, the Tigers play an elimination game Monday afternoon against the Fullerton vs Oregon State loser. The Tigers have claimed CWS titles in 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 200... [Full Article...]
Special counsel Mueller also investigating possible 'money laundering by Trump associates'
While the Justice Department appointed Mueller to investigate Russian efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election - and any "collusion" with the Trump campaign - his assignment also includes "any matters that arose or may arise" from the Russia probe. [Full Article...]
Scalise has more surgery as authorities track shooter's path
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that the Capitol Police, which is tasked with providing security for members of Congress when they're in Washington and in their districts, should be given more funding and resources. [Full Article...]
Officer who killed black motorist to take the stand
On cross examination, the prosecution attempted to show the jury that Kapelsohn is nationally known for testifying in favor of officers, and only has one case in the last 28 months in which he is working for the prosecution in a criminal case against an officer. [Full Article...]
DC shooting has brought some much-needed unity to Congress
Sue Hodgkinson told reporters outside her IL home Thursday that she was busy with her job and didn't know a lot about what her husband, 66-year-old James Hodgkinson , did between January and March. On Thursday, the hospital reiterated that Scalise will need more operations and will be in the hospital "for some time". "They saved a lot of lives", the president said. [Full Article...]
Trump, working with Ivanka, to push expanded apprenticeship programs
Companies now have to register with the Labor Department and adhere to specific government guidelines. The order seeks to expand the number of people qualified to work in the building trades and other manual labor positions, industries that are experiencing a dire shortage of qualified workers. [Full Article...]
Trump criticizes Republican healthcare reform
The House of Representatives narrowly approved its version of repeal last month but Senate Republicans have been unable to coalesce around their own version of a bill, with moderates and conservatives pushing in different directions in meetings behind closed doors. [Full Article...]
Trump to announce plan to stop cash flow to Cuban military
Under President Barack Obama , Washington eased travel and business restrictions with Cuba. "The president's one-sided deal for Cuba and with Cuba benefits only the Castro regime", Trump said during a campaign rally in Miami on Sep. [Full Article...]
'Sickened': Bernie Sanders Says GOP Baseball Practice Gunman Volunteered on Campaign
The man who opened fire on a baseball practice for Republican lawmakers on Wednesday appears to have purchased his guns legally, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said Thursday. Those who knew Hodgkinson say he was unhappy with the political direction of the country but they never expected him to turn violent. "We now have no evidence to suggest that the purchases were not lawful", the age... [Full Article...]
Trump friend floats possibility of his firing special counsel in Russian probe
Trump could alternatively direct the Justice Department to repeal the regulation, potentially allowing the president to directly fire a special counsel. Former House speaker Newt Gingrich said that Mr Trump called him on Monday night because of Mr Gingrich's concerns about the Russian Federation probe. [Full Article...]