Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., arrived back at Capitol Hill on Wednesday afternoon following a nearly three-month absence due to health issues. Upon her arrival, she was assisted into a wheelchair and greeted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. Feinstein told reporters that she feels “much better,” but she did …
Read More »E. Jean Carroll ‘overwhelmed with joy’ for women by Trump verdict
E. Jean Carroll said Wednesday she was “overwhelmed with joy” for women across America after former President Donald Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming her. Carroll, 79, said in an interview with NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie on the “TODAY” show Wednesday morning that the court win was …
Read More »Buddy Holly, the petit basset griffon Vendéen, wins Westminster dog show
NEW YORK — This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, “That’ll be the day.” A petit basset griffon Vendéen named for the late rock ‘n’ roll legend won won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for his rabbit-hunting breed. Buddy Holly bested six …
Read More »Biden says McConnell is ‘correct’ that U.S. will not default on debt
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Biden says McConnell is ‘correct’ that U.S. will not default on debt 01:57 UP NEXT Former FOX host Tucker Carlson to launch a new show on Twitter 03:45 Justice Department files criminal charges …
Read More »S. Carolina police shooting survivor: Deputies fired ‘immediately’
The deputies fired 50 times at close range and when it was over the deafening roar was replaced by Beason’s piercing screams, the video shows. “In utter shock, Plaintiff Beason dove backwards while yelling in horror as bullets from the Sheriff’s deputies hit the vehicle narrowly missing her,” the suit …
Read More »Richard Dreyfuss defends actors appearing in blackface and says Oscar’s new diversity standards ‘make me vomit’
Oscar-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss issued some criticism for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ new diversity and inclusion standards, saying that the updated requirements for Oscar contention “make me vomit.” Dreyfuss’ comments came during a wide-ranging interview on PBS’ “Firing Line With Margaret Hoover,” in which the actor discussed civics education in …
Read More »Texas House panel advances bill to raise age to buy semi-automatic rifles
A House committee in Texas advanced a measure Monday that would raise the minimum age to buy semi-automatic rifles in an unexpected shift after nine people died in a shooting at a Dallas-area outlet mall over the weekend. The Select Committee on Community Safety approved the measure on an 8-5 vote, …
Read More »Protesters arrested after demanding justice for deadly subway chokehold
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Read More »Texas House considers expelling GOP representative over alleged sexual conduct with aide
The Texas House of Representatives will vote Tuesday on whether to expel Republican state Rep. Bryan Slaton after an investigation found that he engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a 19-year-old aide. The House Committee on General Investigating on Saturday released an 18-page report detailing its investigation into Slaton’s conduct. …
Read More »Republicans trying to stop Biden’s loan relief push state forgiveness programs
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has blasted President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan as “very unfair.” Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has decried the policy as “unconscionable,” “wrong” and “out of touch.” “Un-American” and “socialism” are the words Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has used. Yet, all three Republican governors offer …
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