Rep. Elijah Cummings died at 68 at an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Hospital early Thursday as a result of complications from longstanding health challenges, his office said in a statement.
Read MoreMaryland Rep. Elijah Cummings Dead at 68
Day: October 17, 2019
Ilhan Omar Endorses Bernie Sanders, Two Other Members of ‘The Squad’ Expected to Follow Suit
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05) announced her endorsement of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) 2020 presidential campaign ahead of Tuesday night’s Democratic debate, joining Attorney General Keith Ellison in skipping over hometown candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).
Read MoreMichigan State Police to Host ‘Take-Back’Day for Prescription Drugs
The Michigan State Police Department will be hosting an opioid “take-back” day across the state in an effort to combat the opioid addiction epidemic, the department announced Wednesday.
Read MoreCommentary: Imagining Donald Trump’s Future for America
Anyone who thinks President Trump’s victory is inevitable in 2020 is not paying attention. The entire weight of America’s profiteering elites is arrayed against him.
Read MoreDemocratic Candidates Voice Staunch Support for Trump’s Impeachment
Twelve U.S. Democratic presidential candidates squared off in a spirited debate Tuesday night, all looking to confront President Donald Trump in the 2020 election, even as their Democratic congressional cohorts have accused Trump of political wrongdoing and opened an impeachment inquiry against him.
Read MoreIlhan Omar Continues to Divert Campaign Funds to Alleged Boyfriend’s Company
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s political campaign ramped up its spending to a firm owned by the man she’s alleged to be having an extramarital affair within the third quarter of 2019, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) records.
Read MoreCommentary: Dem Front Runner Warren Agrees With Trump on Trade and Middle East Wars
One of the more bizarre elements of last night’s Democratic presidential “debate” was how much the leading Democrat – Senator Elizabeth Warren – agrees with President Trump, especially on endless Middle East wars and the effects of trade on American workers.
Read MorePelosi Reportedly Places a Hold on Inquiry Vote, Raising Questions About Level of Support
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is holding off on a potential vote approving an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, Politico reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Read MoreRepublican Introduces Bill to End Secrecy of Impeachment Inquiry, Says Dems Are Conducting Inquiry in ‘Capitol Basement’
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL-05) introduced a bill Wednesday demanding that impeachment-related work be “done in an open setting and in public view.”
Read MoreGabbard Blasts Outlets Moderating the Debate for Suggesting She’s a Russian Asset, Assad Apologist
Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard went after the two outlets moderating Tuesday’s debate for suggesting she is a Russian asset and apologist for Assad, calling it “completely despicable.”
Read MoreErdogan to Meet with VP Pence, Pompeo in Turkey
WHITE HOUSE – Turkish officials say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo when they travel to Turkey to press for a halt to Ankara’s invasion of northeast Syria.
Read MoreUAW Reaches Tentative Agreement With GM, Could Vote to End Strike Thursday
The United Auto Workers (UAW) has agreed to a tentative agreement with General Motors (GM) Wednesday as the long strike continues into its fifth week.
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