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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of House Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security, Introduced Legislation to Call for any Agreement Made Between Trump and Pu

Jackson Lee—“ Both Trump and Putin cannot be trusted to make agreements that not only benefit the United States, but which do not threaten the very fabric of our democracy. The United States Congress possesses an inherent and vital responsibility to investigate threats to democracy and must not succumb to partisanship that may lead to complicity in the deterioration of our democratic system.”

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Introduced Legislation to Call for Any Agreement Made Between Trump and Putin to Be Approved by Congress

Jackson Lee—“ Both Trump and Putin cannot be trusted to make agreements that not only benefit the United States, but which do not threaten the very fabric of our democracy. The United States Congress possesses an inherent and vital responsibility to investigate threats to democracy and must not succumb to partisanship that may lead to complicity in the deterioration of our democratic system.”

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“Triple Threat” by Camryn King

You dig, and you dig, and you dig.

Trump lawyers ask judge to dismiss former campaign staffer's forced-kiss claim

Lawyers for President Donald Trump are asking a federal judge in Florida to throw out a lawsuit filed by a 2016 campaign staffer who claims Trump grabbed her hand and forcibly kissed her at an event during the campaign.

Ivanka Trump tweets support for Baltimore, doesn't condemn father's remarks

Ivanka Trump expressed her support for the city of Baltimore Tuesday but did not explicitly condemn her father's racially-charged inflammatory tweets aimed at the city.

The Joint Center Commends Sen. Maria Cantwell for Hiring David Strickland, the First Black Senate Full Committee Staff Director in Two Years

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies applauded Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, for the hiring of David Strickland to serve as Democratic committee staff director. Senator Cantwell announced the appointment earlier today.

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Susanna Dinnage appointed new Premier League chief executive

The Premier League has confirmed Susanna Dinnage will take over as the organization's chief executive.

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Couple launches new mobile shower service as community service

How many of us take for granted a hot shower? For many homeless folks, it's a luxury.

GOP lawmakers in 2 states want to spend state funds on Trump's border wall

A Republican Montana state senator and Republican delegates from West Virginia plan to introduce measures to allocate state funds to help build President Donald Trump's proposed wall along the southern US border.

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Cardi B and Tomi Lahren are feuding over the government shutdown

Cardi B and conservative commentator Tomi Lahren are taking shots at each other on Twitter over the government shutdown and the border wall.

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'Wanderlust' strolls through monotony of monogamy

"Wanderlust" is one of those series with a New York Times Sunday Styles feature baked into its DNA, provocatively contemplating how middle-aged married people deal with the monotony of monogamy -- in this case, by finding excitement, and perhaps renewed interest in each other, through sleeping with other people.

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D.C. Attorney General launches investigation into Catholic Church

Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine announced Tuesday that he has launched a civil investigation into whether the Archdiocese of Washington violated the law by covering up the sexual abuse of minors.

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Jordan Greenway Becomes 1st Black Athlete to Make U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

African-American athletes are displaying Black excellence on the ice. Nearly a month after it was announced that 17-year-old Maame Biney made history as the first Black woman to qualify for the U.S. Olympic speedskating team, Jordan Greenway broke a similar racial barrier by becoming the first African-American man to be on Team USA’s hockey roster at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Korea, The Undefeated reported.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Commission On Fire Protection

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mike Jones and appointed Bob D. Morgan, Mala Sharma, and J.P. Steelman to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The Commission develops and enforces statewide fire service standards and provides education and assistance to the industry.

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NBA Star Kevin Durant Invests $10 Million to Help Maryland Youth Get into and Graduate College

After the disaster that was Hurricane Harvey, Commissioner Grady Prestage and Fort Bend County officials discovered the Stafford Club was one of the many buildings suffering flood damage. Once the waters receded and the clean up began, workers found mold on and inside the Clubs walls which would mean the building would have to be closed, displacing more than 1,000 students who participate in its sports and academic programs.

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Same Story: Texans Lose Another Close Game

The last time the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans met in October, the Texans put on an offensive display that led them to a franchise record 57 points. Maybe they should have put some of those points in a safe deposit box to be used two months later. This past Sunday, the Texans lost to the Titans 24 – 13, and are 1- 4 since rookie QB Deshaun Watson went on injured reserve.

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Ex-NFL Player and Teacher Aaron Maybin Raises Money to Keep Freezing Baltimore Public School Students Warm

Former NFL linebacker-turned-educator Aaron Maybin has raised money and national awareness about Baltimore students in desperate need of heat and warm gear.

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Major Announcement From Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. On His Health and Future

On July 17, 1960, I was arrested, along with seven other college students, for advocating for the right to use a public library in my hometown of Greenville, S.C. I remember it like it was yesterday, for that day changed my life forever. From that experience, I lost my fear of being jailed for a righteous cause. I went on to meet Dr. King and dedicate my heart and soul to the fight for justice, equality, and equal access. In the tradition of the Apostle Paul, I have offered myself – my mind, body and soul – as a living sacrifice.

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At least 7 children killed in Russian school shooting

Seven children were killed and at least 16 people injured on Tuesday after a gunman opened fire in a school in the Russian city of Kazan, according to the country's National Anti-Terrorism Committee.

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Bank of America will raise its minimum wage to $25 by 2025

Bank of America said Tuesday that it will raise the hourly minimum wage of its US employees to $25 by 2025.