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People For Responds to Federal Hate Crime Verdict in Ahmaud Arbery Trial
In response to the verdict that a jury has found the three white men who killed Ahmaud Arbery guilty on all counts in a federal hate crime trial, President of People For the American Way Ben Jealous, released the following statement:
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National Archives acknowledges classified documents were found in boxes at Mar-a-Lago after Trump left office
The National Archives acknowledged Friday it has discussed with the Department of Justice that classified records were found in boxes at Mar-a-Lago after former President Donald Trump left office, according to a letter from Archivist David Ferriero to the House Oversight Committee.
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The National Archives acknowledged Friday it has discussed with the Department of Justice that classified records were found in boxes at Mar-a-Lago after former President …
Published on February 22, 2022
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Biden says he's now convinced Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, but leaves door open for diplomacy
President Joe Biden on Friday said he is now convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade Ukraine, but emphasized that room for diplomacy remains.
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Henry Cuellar is a political institution in South Texas. An FBI raid and a second challenge by progressive Jessica Cisneros could topple him
Rep. Henry Cuellar already faced a difficult rematch in the March 1 Democratic primary against the progressive challenger who nearly defeated him two years ago.
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Judge says Trump could be culpable for January 6 and says lawsuits against the former President can proceed
Civil lawsuits seeking to hold Donald Trump accountable for the January 6, 2021, insurrection can move forward in court, a federal judge said Friday in a ruling outlining how the former President could conceivably be responsible for inciting the attack on the US Capitol.
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Why polls may be underestimating Republicans
Most polls you're looking at right now are likely underestimating Republicans' position heading into the midterm election cycle. It's not that the polls are "wrong." Rather, it's that most polls at this point are asking all registered voters who they're going to vote for in November, when it's likely only a distinct subset of voters who will cast a ballot.
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Harris says US 'stands with Ukraine' while warning Russia of 'swift, severe and united' consequences
Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday vowed there would be a "swift, severe and united" response if Russia invades Ukraine and assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the US "stands with Ukraine."
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Wealthy candidates pour millions into 2022 campaigns
Members of sports team families and business leaders are among those pouring their personal fortunes into campaigns for office in 2022, making an early impact on primary contests for key midterm races.
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Bill to help veterans suffering from toxic burn pit exposure takes key step forward in Congress
The Senate took a significant step in recent days to help former military service members suffering from toxic burn pit exposure by passing a bill to expand access to health care for post-9/11 combat veterans.
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Headstone makers struggle to serve grieving families as supply chain woes continue
One of the toughest parts of Jonathan Modlich's job these days is telling grieving families that he doesn't know when he'll have the headstones for their loved ones ready.
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A running list of who the January 6 committee has subpoenaed or requested to appear
The committee investigating the deadly Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021, has issued scores of subpoenas to individuals and organizations as part of its probe into circumstances and coordination leading up to the storming of the US Capitol.
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US ambassador to UN says Putin's claim he's sending 'peacekeepers' into eastern Ukraine is 'nonsense'
US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of pro-Moscow regions in Ukraine as independent was an "attempt to create a pretext for a further invasion of Ukraine" and that his claim that the Russian forces he has ordered to enter those regions are "peacekeepers" is simply "nonsense."
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US official says Russian troops could move into pro-Moscow regions of Ukraine in the coming hours
The US expects Russian troops could move into the Donbas region of Ukraine as soon as Monday evening or Tuesday eastern time, after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the two pro-Moscow territories as independent, a senior US official familiar with latest the intelligence tells CNN.
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Eating veggies won't protect your heart, study says, but critics disagree
Eating a plant-based diet has been shown to be very good for your heart and your overall health, as well as that of the planet. In fact, a recent study found a young person could live an additional 13 years by eating more vegetables and legumes, as well as whole grains, fruit and nuts.
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Eating vegetables, especially cooked ones, won't protect your heart, a new study found, but critics call the findings questionable. Mandatory Credit: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock
Published on February 21, 2022
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James Gunn engaged to 'Peacemaker' actress Jennifer Holland
James Gunn is looking to secure the ultimate contract with Jennifer Holland. "The Suicide Squad" director posted a photo of Holland sporting an engagement ring on his verified Instagram account over the weekend.
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Jamal Edwards, pioneering music entrepreneur, dead at 31
Jamal Edwards, a music entrepreneur best known for founding media platform SBTV, has died at the age of 31. His mother confirmed Monday that her "beautiful" and "inspirational" son died on Sunday morning from a "sudden illness."
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Jamal Edwards presents an award at NCS YES Live at The Roundhouse in London on March 29, 2016. Edwards, a music entrepreneur best known for …
Published on February 21, 2022
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Is it Presidents' Day, President's Day or Presidents Day?
Some American federal holidays are fairly simple and celebrated by everyone, such as Independence Day and Thanksgiving. Others are controversial, like Columbus Day. And then there is the case of the third Monday of February.
