Category: Politics
The University of Pennsylvania rejects White House compact
The battle for academic freedom and institutional sovereignty in higher education continues to play out as another university has rejected a White House offer for expanded access to federal funding
Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He’s shown little interest in doing so
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump is showing little urgency to broker a compromise that would end the government shutdown, even as Democrats insist no breakthrough is possible without his direct involvement. Three weeks in, Congress is at a standstill. The House hasn’t been in session for a month, and senators left Washington on Thursday [.].
Jewish community, local organizations unite in Aventura to celebrate return of hostages, mourn those lost during 2 year war
It was an evening of hope and honor in Aventura as families came together to celebrate the release of all living hostages being held by.
GOP Rep. Dave Taylor claims swastika flag seen in DC office was ‘ruse’ following probe
Taylor said the swastika-emblazzoned flag handed to his office was “initially indistinguishable from an ordinary American flag to the naked eye.”.
‘Fascinating’: Erin Burnett taken aback as Senate candidate’s stunning posts unearthed
CNN anchor Erin Burnett was taken aback on Thursday by a KFile report that revealed deleted social media posts in which a rising star in the Democrat Party once called himself a “communist,” said all police are “b” and described people who live in rural America as “racist” and “stupid.” Graham Platner, an oyster farmer running for Senate in Maine against Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), made several inflammatory social media posts, according to the report. He told KFile that the post no longer reflects his views on a range of issues. “This is so fascinating,” Burnett said on her show, “Erin Burnett OutFront” on Thursday. “Not only what you found, but also that he responded to you in detail.” CNN reporter Andrew Kaczynski told Burnett that KFile found posts going back at least five years. Kaczynski said they reflect the “authenticity” that Platner has infused in his campaign, and a wide range of left-wing views that could be “costly” with voters “in a state known for electing moderates.”.
John Bolton Indicted for Mishandling and Sharing Classified Information
The 26-page indictment is available HERE, and reveals the scale of former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s corrupt behavior in the handling of classified information. The indictment alleges that Bolton leaked classified documents to at least two known individuals who were not authorized to review or retain classified information, including Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Intelligence. [.] The post John Bolton Indicted for Mishandling and Sharing Classified Information appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Trump critic Bolton indicted in classified documents case: reports
A grand jury in Maryland indicted the former Trump adviser on charges of mishandling classified documents.
Worker Unions & US Senators push back on Saudi-backed EA acquisition
Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal shared concerns of foreign influence and security while the CWA focused its attention on employee protections.
Democrats block Defense spending bill as shutdown tensions rise
Senate Democrats voted Thursday to block the annual, full-year Defense appropriations bill, despite the measure passing out of committee with strong bipartisan support earlier this year. The vote is the latest sign of deteriorating bipartisan relations on Capitol Hill as the government shutdown drags into a third week. The Senate voted 50-44 against proceeding to the bill…