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UConn Women Out, The White House Mess
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Empire Falls: The University of Connecticut women’s basketball team, considered the unstoppable contender for a fifth straight NCAA basketball championship, was eliminated last night in the semi-final round when Mississippi State scored in the last seconds of overtime, beating UConn …
Flynn Asks Immunity, Bathroom Bill Repealed
Friday, March 31, 2017
The Russia House: Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has offered to testify in the Russian election meddling investigations in exchange for immunity from prosecution, according to a report in the Washington Post. The paper says the House and Senate …
Senate Shows Intelligence, Wall Beauty
Thursday, March 30, 2017
The Intel: Republican Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, a Democratic member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said yesterday that as many as 1,000 Russian internet trolls created fake news stories to get voters in swing states like Wisconsin, Michigan and …
Trump Promises More Coal; Him, Her, and They
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Dirty Jobs: Surrounded by miners and coal executives at the Environmental Protection Agency, President Trump yesterday signed an executive order rolling back President Obama’s policies to cut greenhouse gases, claiming it will make the US more energy independent while putting …
Kushner Called too Testify, Sanctuary Threat
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
The Russia House: Senate investigators plan to question President Trump’s close aide and son-in-law Jared Kushner about his meeting last year with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. Gen. Michael Flynn, who was fired as national security adviser, sat in on the …
Republican President Blames Republicans
Monday, March 27, 2017
1600: President Trump yesterday pulled his Twitter finger on the House Freedom Caucus, blaming them for killing the Republican healthcare bill. Trump wrote, “Democrats are smiling in D.C. that the Freedom Caucus, with the help of Club For Growth and …
The Flynn Theory, I’m President and You’re Not
Sunday, March 26, 2017
The Russia House: The internet is rife with stories that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn might be the first to turn state’s evidence against President Trump in the investigation of Russian influence on the election. Take this with some …
The Great Dealmaker Fails to Close
Saturday, March 25, 2017
The Art of Failure: The House Republican majority could not muster a majority among its own members to repeal and replace Obamacare as promised in last year’s election campaign. President Trump, who campaigned as the master deal maker, fell flat …
Trumpcare Up for a Vote, Parliament Attack
Thursday, March 23, 2017
To Your Health: Arms are expected to be twisted until the last moment today as the House of Representatives goes to vote on approval of the Republican healthcare bill. At last count yesterday, 24 Republicans planned to vote no and …
The Judge Has No Opinion, Trump Flogs Reps
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Advice and Consent: Judge Neil Gorsuch gave no indication in his Senate confirmation hearing how he would rule on a variety of issues, but he said he respects precedent and that the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion is a …
