Sep 12 Beto O’Rourke claims Trump inspired El Paso gunman By Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke claims the perpetrator of last month's mass shooting in his hometown of El Paso, Texas, was "inspired to kill by our president."… Continue reading
Sep 12 2020 candidate Andrew Yang announces plans to give away $1,000 a month to 10 families By Associated Press Yang said during Tuesday night's Democratic primary debate that he will randomly choose 10 families to receive $12,000 over the next year that will come from his campaign funds. Continue reading
Sep 12 Virginia Lt. Gov. Fairfax sues CBS over accuser interviews By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press The lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday alleges nobody at the company investigated or adequately fact-checked the allegations before airing them. It says CBS' actions have damaged Justin Fairfax's reputation and "once promising career and political prospects."… Continue reading
Sep 12 Asian American comic Bowen Yang among 3 new ‘SNL’ cast members By Lynn Elber, Associated Press "Saturday Night Live" has taken heat over the years for an overall lack of ethnic diversity, with scant Asian representation among its cast members or hosts. Continue reading
Sep 11 Supreme Court allows broad enforcement of Trump’s asylum limits By Associated Press The justices' order late Wednesday temporarily undoes a lower-court ruling. The policy is meant to deny asylum to anyone who passes through another country on the way to the U.S. without seeking protection there. Continue reading
Sep 11 House approves ban on oil drilling off Atlantic, Pacific coasts By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Lawmakers approved the Atlantic and Pacific measure 238-189, while a bill to block drilling in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida was approved 248-180. The bills head to the Republican-controlled Senate, where action is unlikely. Continue reading
Sep 11 Trump judicial nominee frustrates senators from both parties with silence at hearing By Matthew Daly, Associated Press At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Steven Menashi refused to answer questions from Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein of California and Dick Durbin of Illinois about his work on immigration issues, including a policy to separate migrant children from their families… Continue reading
Sep 11 Bahamian girl taken into U.S. custody after fleeing storm damage with godmother, family says By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement Wednesday that officials "made multiple attempts" to contact her family after the child arrived in West Palm Beach with a person who was not a relative. The child's mother told a… Continue reading
Sep 11 WATCH: Trump marks 9/11 anniversary in Pentagon ceremony Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, and rising attention to the extended toll on responders. President Donald Trump is scheduled to join an observance at the Pentagon, which you can watch live here. Continue reading
Sep 10 NOAA chief thanks Alabama employees for Dorian forecast By Jay Reeves, Associated Press The head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration both defended President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday and thanked forecasters who contradicted the president's claims about Hurricane Dorian threatening Alabama. Continue reading