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Democratic Leaders Nervous About Overreach as Members Push for Trump Impeachment

Injured Capitol Police officer throws out first pitch in emotional moment

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

Chisenhall hits pinch homer, drives in 5 as Indians defeat Dodgers
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What We Learned About The GOP Baseball Shooter Through 7 Facebook Posts

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

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

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

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

Trump friend floats possibility of his firing special counsel in Russian probe
