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The Washington Post: Former White House aide describes 'absolutely out of control' White House staff in new book
Former White House communications aide Cliff Sims describes scenes of an "absolutely out of control" White House staff, President Donald Trump berating the then-speaker of the House from his own party over loyalty and the President walking out of policy meetings in his upcoming book, according to excerpts published by The Washington Post.
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Former Senate Intelligence Committee staffer pleads guilty to lying to FBI investigators
Former Senate Intelligence Committee staff member James Wolfe pleaded guilty Monday to one count of lying to the FBI about his contacts with a reporter.
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7 Ways to Plan for Cold and Flu Season
Declining temperatures can bring fun, cool-weather activities, but they also mean cold and flu season is lurking. While everyone hopes to stay healthy, it can be difficult to completely avoid viruses and bugs.
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Report: Rep. Blake Farenthold Used Taxpayer Money to Settle $84K Sexual Harassment Claim
GOP Rep. Blake Farenthold settled a sexual harassment complaint brought by an aide with taxpayer money in 2014, according a new report published Friday -- making him the first lawmaker known publicly to have used a fund to pay a sexual harassment settlement.
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WEtv Presents Exclusive Season 2 of Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta With Cast Q&A
On Tuesday, January 9th, WEtv presented the first episode of Season 2 of hit show Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta presented by star Bow Wow, who introduced the episode to a jam-packed house at the Woodruff Arts Center's Rich Theater in Midtown Atlanta. Co-stars Reginae Carter, Zonnique Pullins, Brandon Barnes, Shaniah Mauldin and Ayana Fite were also in attendance, joined by supporting cast members Jermaine Dupri, Deb Antney, Da Brat and newcomer singer Jhonni Blaze, who appeared as a guest on season one. The star-studded event saw music and TV luminaries including fellow WEtv stars Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson and her mother "Mama" June Shannon; Towanda and Trina Braxton; and "LA Hair" star Gocha Hawkins; along with "Real Housewives of Atlanta" stars Cynthia Bailey and Kenya Moore; super-producer Bangledash, actors Demetria McKinney and Brad James (from SyFy's "Superstition"); singers Damion Hall (Guy) and Daron Jones (112) and more.
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Norwegian Cruise Line can require proof of Covid-19 vaccination in Florida, federal judge rules
Norwegian Cruise Line can require proof of Covid-19 vaccination for passengers and crew members, a federal judge ruled Sunday, after the cruise line operator had challenged Florida's ban on vaccine passports.
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Competitive House primary pits two Georgia Democrats against each other
A competitive primary for a Georgia House seat has locked two Democratic members of Congress -- Lucy McBath and Carolyn Bourdeaux -- in a tough fight for reelection.
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Congressional Data Privacy Bill Would Unjustly Enrich Trial Lawyers
Several Members of Congress just introduced legislation that aims to protect consumer data from misuse and abuse.
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Modeling the Spirit of Democracy
Some things are unthinkable—until they happen. For Jamie Raskin, a congressman and father, the first unthinkable thing was the loss of his beloved son Tommy to suicide on New Year’s Eve 2020. As a father myself, my heart breaks when I imagine the grief experienced by Raskin and his family.
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First on CNN: Former Trump National Security Council official will testify at Thursday's January 6 hearing
Matthew Pottinger, who served on former President Donald Trump's National Security Council before resigning in the immediate aftermath of January 6, 2021, will testify publicly at Thursday's prime-time hearing held by the House select committee investigating the US Capitol attack, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.
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Biden says it's 'not likely' he will visit Ukraine on Europe trip
President Joe Biden said Monday he is "not likely" to visit Ukraine when he travels to Europe for the Group of Seven summit and a meeting of NATO leaders later on this week. The President told reporters a stop in Ukraine is "not l
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How Group Identities Fuel Inequality
How we relate to social groups, members of our own and others, influences how inequality arises and persists. That’s according to a Duke professor and pioneer in stratification economics, which combines sociology, social psychology, history, and economics to deepen understanding of persistent racial and ethnic disparities.
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Here's what a subpoena is -- and what happens if you ignore one
Subpoenas have been at the center of some of the highest profile inquiries in Washington and beyond -- including the House select committee investigating the January 6 riot and the New York attorney general's office's efforts to compel testimony from members of the Trump family.
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House GOP leaders push ahead on controversial votes that could imperil defense bill
House Republicans are taking a risky path as they gear up for a series of controversial amendment votes that threaten to put the fate of a critical defense policy bill in jeopardy.
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House ousts McCarthy as speaker in historic vote
The US House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker – a historic moment that threatens to plunge House Republicans even further into chaos and turmoil.
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Tuskegee Airman in Colorado turns 100
One of the last living Tuskegee airmen celebrated his 100th birthday over the weekend. It was a birthday celebration most won't see in their lifetime for a man whose legacy lives on.
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Lone Star Flight Museum Names Pete Olson Chairman of the Board.
Former Chair Rozzell to remain on Board as Immediate Past Chair.
On January 1, 2024, former U.S. congressman Pete Olson was named Chairman of the Board of the Lone Star Flight Museum. The Board of Directors unanimously elected Olson to the position on December 4, 2023. He succeeds Scott Rozzell, who had served as board chair for the past nine years.
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Against Its Wishes, Auburn Hosts White Nationalist Richard Spencer
At least two people were arrested Tuesday at Auburn University amid mostly peaceful protests over the appearance of white nationalist Richard Spencer, whose speaking events have sparked an outcry at other schools.
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Schumer and Pelosi face leadership test as infrastructure push kicks into high gear
Democrats will face a critical month on infrastructure in July as they reckon with deep schisms in their ranks and questions over legislative strategy and policy specifics of a bill the party wants to position itself with ahead of the midterm elections.
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GOP leaders seek to fend off Trump endorsement as far-right Republican eyes Illinois primary bid
Donald Trump's closest Hill allies are privately lobbying the former President to get involved in a Republican-on-Republican matchup in Illinois, a potentially messy scenario that has sparked internal strife in the party and prompted GOP leaders to launch a counter-campaign aimed at keeping Trump on the sidelines.
