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Kellyanne Conway's sexism charge is laughable

It is difficult to take Kellyanne Conway -- the woman whose job it is to defend and advocate for a man who has boasted about sexually assaulting women -- seriously when she tries to use the sexism card to get herself out of an awkward on-air situation.

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Trump pounces on Justice Department report findings

President Donald Trump on Friday used a 500-page internal watchdog report issued by the Justice Department to declare himself entirely absolved in Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.

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GOP leaders threaten Justice officials with action on subpoenaed documents this week

House Republican leaders are vowing action this week, including possible contempt of Congress charges, if the Justice Department does not turn over subpoenaed documents on the Russia investigation. But it was not immediately clear precisely what documents lawmakers are still seeking.

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Kavanaugh: 'No one is above the law'

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh declared Wednesday that "no one is above the law in our Constitution," including the executive branch, as the second day of his confirmation hearing began. But he declined to say whether a president should be forced to respond to a subpoena.

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Texas to pass Iraq and Iran as world's No. 3 oil powerhouse

Don't mess with Texas. It's a global oil superpower. The shale oil boom has brought a gold rush mentality to the Lone Star State, which is home to not one but two massive oilfields.

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The Michael Cohen tapes story is just getting started

The story, on its face, seems to be this: In the waning months of the 2016 election, Donald Trump and Michael Cohen talked about paying off former Playboy playmate Karen McDougal, who alleged an affair with Trump, to keep her quiet.

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DONALD TRUMP'S ALL-CAPS IRAN TWEET IS A BIG DEAL

First, an admission: I have no idea why President Donald Trump tweeted the following at 11:24 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday night:

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Democratic leaders, there's an elephant in the room

Life in Washington comes at you fast. One minute you're a 10-term incumbent and chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. The next minute you're endorsing a 28-year-old political newcomer and former bartender who just snatched away your aspirations for party leadership.

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Manafort, Mueller and Trump wait for jury's verdict

Paul Manafort's fate -- and possibly the future of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election -- is now in the hands of 12 men and women from Northern Virginia.

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Trump, Obamas and other politicians mourn the loss of singer Aretha Franklin

President Donald Trump and other politicians were among the many mourning the loss of legendary singer Aretha Franklin Thursday and paying tribute to the storied legacy of the "Queen of Soul". Trump tweeted that Franklin "was a great woman, with a wonderful gift from God, her voice."

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Top 4 Sunscreens for Black Skin

Contrary to popular belief, darker complexions need daily sun protection just as much as their fairer counterparts. No matter your skin tone, sunscreen should every day regardless of the weather. With that being said, as important as sunscreen is, they’re not all created equal.

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YG's New Album 'Stay Dangerous' Set for August 3rd Release on Def Jam

Multi-platinum Bompton-based rapper YG doubles up today with the launch of the pre-order for his eagerly awaited new album STAY DANGEROUS arriving next Friday, August 3rd via Def Jam Recordings (tracklisting below) – and the release of a new single and music video for one of the album’s premiere tracks, “Handgun” featuring A$AP Rocky. The “Handgun” video will exclusively be broadcasted on BET Jams for the first 24 hours of its release.

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Trump Is Distorting NFL Players' Messages

As teams gear up for the NFL season, President Trump is reviving his destructive and diversionary attacks aimed at turning fans against players.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Our Plan for Improvement

We did not start the National Black Chamber of Commerce to be a social organization full of entertainment conferences and political correctness. Ours was to disrupt the contentment/status quo and demand equal opportunity and commitment as it relates to business participation. There was great opposition from the start.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Why do Large Black Organizations Love Construction Unions?

Yes, why would groups like the NAACP and National Urban League have this long- standing love affair with construction unions. These unions have racial animist. They are the antipathy of civil rights and democracy. Yet, when you attend annual meetings of these organizations you find a big presence of various construction trades sponsoring their events. It is like mixing oil with water. It just doesn’t make sense.

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Amy Klobuchar's not-so-subtle troll of Hillary Clinton

On Sunday, after announcing for president, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar took questions from reporters about her 2020 plans. She was asked about her travel plans for the early days of the campaign, and said this:

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Gov. Northam Would Be Wise to Step Down

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has admitted that he blackened his face as part of a Michael Jackson costume for a dance party. He also initially admitted that he was one of the participants in a racist photo -- of one person dressed in full Klan regalia and another in blackface --that appeared on his 1984 yearbook page.

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Doctors, Lawyers with Monetary Motives Cause Painful Decisions in Women's Health Care

Women, especially women of color and poor women, tend to suffer disproportionately in our healthcare system. The problem is growing worse now that there's a group of trial lawyers eager to exploit female victims, under the guise of offering help.

MCCA Announces Regional Winners and Inaugural International Winner for the 2019 Employer of Choice Award

Today, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) announced the regional winners and its inaugural international winner for its 2019 Employer of Choice Award. The Employer of Choice Award honors corporate legal departments who have made meaningful commitments to creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces.

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How to Host a Friendsgiving Feast

As one of the most popular holiday traditions in the United States, families have celebrated Thanksgiving for decades. However, as more and more hosts look to put a new spin on the festivities, Friendsgiving continues to grow in popularity.