Sessions says he has no plans to return to Senate

Former Attorney General and Alabama Senator Jeff SessionsJefferson (Jeff) Beauregard SessionsMcCabe, Rosenstein spar over Russia probe Rosenstein takes fire from Republicans in heated testimony Rosenstein defends Mueller appointment, role on surveillance warrants MORE (R) hinted to Politico that he is done with politics after his ouster from the Department of Justice despite rumors he was considering running … Continue reading "Sessions says he has no plans to return to Senate"

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NC governor vetoes bill allowing a new primary in disputed House race

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) vetoed a bill on Friday that would restructure the state elections board and allow it to call a new primary in a disputed House race, citing concerns with a campaign finance provision. But the North Carolina General Assembly is likely to try to override the veto after easily passing … Continue reading "NC governor vetoes bill allowing a new primary in disputed House race"

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Gillibrand signals 2020 run during private meeting: report

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in a meeting Saturday signaled that she will run for president in 2020, BuzzFeed News reported, citing an unidentified source. Click Here: cheap Cowboys jersey BuzzFeed reported that about 20 influential women attended the meeting and that Gillibrand told them that she could use their help if she runs. A second source confirmed to … Continue reading "Gillibrand signals 2020 run during private meeting: report"

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Study Warns Melting of 'One of the World's Most Dangerous Glaciers' Could Cause 20-Inch Sea Level Rise

New NASA-funded research warns that because of human-caused global heating, West Antarctica’s massive Thwaites Glacier is at risk of reaching a tipping point that could raise the global sea level by about 20 inches. “After reaching the tipping point, Thwaites Glacier could lose all of its ice in a period of 150 years. That would … Continue reading "Study Warns Melting of 'One of the World's Most Dangerous Glaciers' Could Cause 20-Inch Sea Level Rise"

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'The Healthcare Industry Will Be Advertising Tonight': Sanders Calls Out CNN for Airing Pharma Commercials During 2020 Debate

It was “like clockwork.” In the middle of a heated back-and-forth on Medicare for All at the beginning of Tuesday night’s Democratic presidential debate in Detroit, Sen. Bernie Sanders called out CNN for airing anti-single payer ads from the pharmaceutical and insurance industries during commercial breaks. “By the way, the healthcare industry will be advertising … Continue reading "'The Healthcare Industry Will Be Advertising Tonight': Sanders Calls Out CNN for Airing Pharma Commercials During 2020 Debate"

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A Month Ahead of Global Climate Strike, Thousands Pledge to Attend Rallies Across Planet to 'Turn Up the Political Heat' and Demand Action

Organizers behind the global climate strike movement—from teenage students to adults who have fought for climate action for decades—on Tuesday called on all people who want to halt the climate crisis to join the worldwide action on September 20. 350.org, one of dozens of international, national, and local groups organizing the strike, announced Tuesday that … Continue reading "A Month Ahead of Global Climate Strike, Thousands Pledge to Attend Rallies Across Planet to 'Turn Up the Political Heat' and Demand Action"

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'Gold Over Life, Literally': How Trump Forced Reversal on Mining Project EPA Scientists Warn Could Destroy Alaskan Salmon Ecosystem

“Gold over life, literally.” Click Here: camiseta seleccion argentina “If that mine gets put in, it would … completely devastate our region. It would not only kill our resources, but it would kill us culturally.” —Gayla Hoseth, Curyung Tribal Council/Bristol Bay Native AssociationThat was the succinct and critical reaction of Canadian author and activist Naomi … Continue reading "'Gold Over Life, Literally': How Trump Forced Reversal on Mining Project EPA Scientists Warn Could Destroy Alaskan Salmon Ecosystem"

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'Naked Attack on the Free Press': Trump Allies Reportedly Raising $2 Million for Campaign to Discredit Journalists

Right-wing operatives allied with President Donald Trump are attempting to raise at least $2 million to fund a campaign to discredit journalists and editors at major U.S. media outlets like the Washington Post, Buzzfeed, New York Times, and HuffPost. That’s according to a three-page fundraising pitch for the effort reviewed by Axios, which reported Tuesday … Continue reading "'Naked Attack on the Free Press': Trump Allies Reportedly Raising $2 Million for Campaign to Discredit Journalists"

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