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‘I Am Not Backing Down’: Powerful Virginia Democrat L. Louise Lucas Fires Back After FBI Search
One of Virginia’s most powerful Democrats is accusing the Trump administration of trying to “intimidate and silence” political opponents after federal agents searched her office this week. Virginia Senate President pro tempore L. Louise Lucas issued a defiant public response on Wednesday, May 6, hours after reports surfaced that FBI agents had been seen outside her Portsmouth office as part of a federal corruption investigation tied to a Virginia cannabis company. Lucas, a longtime Democratic powerbroker in Virginia politics and close ally of Gov. Abigail Spanberger, suggested the investiga…
Politics
Top Reporter Leaving CBS Amid Newsroom Upheaval To Find 'Some Independence'
Prominent justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane is leaving CBS News amid growing criticism over the legacy network's right-wing pivot under new owners and leadership. MacFarlane shared the news in a memo to coworkers that he also posted on LinkedIn on Monday, March 9. MacFarlane joined CBS News in late 2021 after working as an investigative reporter for NBC Washington. In his note, MacFarlane said he was proud of his time at the network. "This is my decision, and I appreciate the bosses at CBS for understanding it," MacFarlane wrote. "I will always value the opportunity I had to work…
Politics
Maryland Senate President Rules Out Mid-Cycle Redistricting, Calls Risks ‘Too High’
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says the chamber will not move forward with mid-cycle congressional redistricting, calling the potential risks “too high” and the possible consequences for Democrats “catastrophic.” In a letter sent to members of his caucus, Ferguson said that after consulting with senators, he concluded that “the Senate is choosing not to move forward with mid-cycle congressional redistricting.” He cited several reasons — legal uncertainty, potential election delays, and the risk of triggering wider partisan retaliation across the country. “Despite deeply shared fru…
Politics
Obama Criticizes Trump Targeting Political Enemies, Condemns Charlie Kirk Murder In New Remarks
Former President Barack Obama condemned the murder of Charlie Kirk as “horrific” and “a tragedy” while in Pennsylvania on Tuesday night, Sept. 16, also criticizing what he described as the Trump administration’s habit of targeting political enemies. Speaking at the Jefferson Educational Society in Erie, Obama stressed that Americans must be able to disagree without resorting to violence, warning that the targeting of political opponents undermines the foundation of democracy. “Regardless of where you are on the political spectrum, what happened to Charlie Kirk was horrific and a tragedy,” O…
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: Crowd Jeers As NJ Mayor Refuses To Lower Flag At Charlie Kirk Vigil
A vigil for Charlie Kirk turned tense in one New Jersey town when the mayor refused to lower the township flag — a moment caught on TikTok that has since gone viral. The video, shared by user @markotimes, shows dozens of residents clustered around the Sparta Township flagpole late last week. The person filming says that hurting and devastated people came out to honor Kirk, but their flag was not lowered. “We would lower it right now ourselves but we can’t because it’s locked,” he says. Another shouts, “That’s disgusting. This is not ok.” Then, a resident asked Mayor Neill Clark, “If…
Politics
New Nationwide 'No Kings 2' Rally Billed As 'Biggest Ever' Coming Soon: What To Know
A pro-democracy coalition behind June’s “No Kings” demonstrations is gearing up for a larger, louder return to the streets, saying it will rally nationwide against what it calls President Donald Trump’s authoritarian power grabs. Organizers say the coordinated protests are slated for Saturday, Oct. 18 at sites across the country, with messaging focused on Trump’s threats to deploy National Guard troops in cities and his continued mass deportation agenda. The group frames the moment starkly: “This isn’t just politics. It’s democracy versus dictatorship. And together, we’re choosing dem…
Politics
DC AG Sues Trump To End Guard Deployment: ‘Armed Soldiers Should Not Be Policing Americans’
Attorney General Brian Schwalb is suing to block what he calls an “unlawful military occupation” of Washington, DC, accusing President Donald Trump of illegally deploying thousands of National Guard troops to patrol the streets of the nation’s capital. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, Sept. 4, comes as 2,300 Guardsmen remain stationed across DC in armored vehicles, carrying weapons and wearing military gear — despite the city never requesting their presence, the AG said. “Armed soldiers should not be policing American citizens on American soil,” Schwalb said in announcing the legal action. “The…
Business
3,200 Boeing Workers Who Build Fighter Jets Begin Strike: What To Know
More than 3,200 Boeing workers have gone on strike after overwhelmingly rejecting a revised four-year contract offer from the company. The strike affects Boeing facilities in St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri, as well as Mascoutah, Illinois. Workers there build and maintain critical US defense aircraft and weapons systems, including the F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets. IAM District 837 members voted Sunday, Aug. 3, to reject the company's latest proposal, just one week after turning down an earlier version on July 27. The strike officially began at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 4. Th…
Politics
Shaken Senator Sounds Alarm On Political Violence Day After Dinner With Slain Lawmaker
Sen. Amy Klobuchar had dinner with Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman on Friday night, June 13. Early the next morning, Hortman was dead, gunned down at her Minneapolis home with her husband. The hunt for Vance Boelter, the man police say pulled the trigger, stretched into Sunday. The 57-year-old is also accused of shooting State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, but both survived. Klobuchar said she received a phone call from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz around 5 a.m. to deliver the heartbreaking news, she told Politico. Klobuchar said she's known the 55-year-old Minnesot…
Politics
2,000 'No Kings' Protests Scheduled Nationwide To Counter Trump’s Birthday, DC Military Parade
As President Donald Trump prepares to celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary with a military parade in Washington, DC, opponents are mobilizing nationwide with rallies dubbed the “No Kings” protests. Scheduled to take place in about 2,000 locations on Saturday, June 14, the demonstrations aim to push back against what organizers describe as a display of “strongman politics” and “ego-driven theatrics.” The military parade coincides with Flag Day and Trump’s 79th birthday. It has sparked controversy due to Trump’s decision to enhance the event with a show of military might.&…
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Nationwide Protests Set For Elon Musk’s Birthday Despite Exit From Trump Post
Elon Musk may no longer be part of the federal government, but that's not stopping thousands from planning to keep protesting the world's richest man, even on his birthday. Despite Musk leaving his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — which was followed by a bitter back-and-forth blowup with President Trump — his detractors say they're not letting up. Demonstrations are set for Saturday, June 28, Musk’s 54th birthday, as part of a growing campaign dubbed “Musk Must Fall,” according to organizers behind the Tesla Takedown movement. Actions are scheduled at Tesl…
Obituaries
Congressman Gerry Connolly Dies At 74: 'Fierce Defender Of Democracy'
Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly died at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, weeks after announcing his esophageal cancer had returned, his loved ones said. The longtime Northern Virginia lawmaker — who served nearly four decades in public office — passed away peacefully at his Fairfax home on May 21, his family confirmed. “It is with immense sadness that we share that our devoted and loving father, husband, brother, friend, and public servant, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, passed away peacefully at his home this morning surrounded by family,” the family said in a statement. Conno…
Politics
'Obnoxious Jerk': Trump Hits Back At Bruce Springsteen After Singer's Onstage Attack
Donald Trump fired back at Bruce Springsteen following the singer’s scathing onstage criticism of his administration during the first stop of his international tour. The 75-year-old Springsteen opened the show in Manchester, England, with a powerful statement that was met with roaring applause on Wednesday night, May 14. "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration," Springsteen said. "Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy an…
Politics
Bruce Springsteen Attacks 'Corrupt, Incompetent, Treasonous' Trump Administration At Concert
Iconic singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen unleashed a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration while onstage during a concert. The 75-year-old Springsteen opened the show in Manchester, England, with a powerful statement that was met with roaring applause on Wednesday night, May 14. "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration," Springsteen said. "Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experim…
News
Resolution Filed To Remove NJ Reps After 'Storming' ICE Facility
A resolution has been introduced in the House of Representatives to strip three New Jersey Democratic lawmakers of their committee assignments following a protest at an ICE detention center in Newark. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), seeks to remove Reps. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and Robert Menendez Jr. (NJ-8) from their congressional committees. The action follows what DHS officials are now calling an “illegal raid” at Delaney Hall on Friday, May 9. “The radical left has lost their minds — they would rather raid an ICE facilit…
Politics
'What President Talks Like That?' Biden Blasts Trump In First Interview After Leaving Office
In his first interview since leaving office, former President Joe Biden criticized President Trump at length. Biden described Trump's actions regarding the Russia-Ukraine war as "modern-day appeasement," saying it's foolish to think Russian President Vladimir Putin would stop if Ukraine cedes territory. "Anybody that thinks he's going to stop is just foolish," Biden told BBC. Biden expressed concern about the potential breakdown of US-Europe relations under Trump's leadership, stating it "would change the modern history of the world." He emphasized the importance of NATO…
Lifestyle
Ali Velshi To Headline Powerful Conversation On America's Future, Here's How To Attend
Two of the nation's most celebrated journalists are joining forces to tackle America’s political divide — and they’re doing it live in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, according to a news release on Monday, April 7. MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi and Philadelphia broadcasting legend Pat Ciarrocchi will headline an evening of powerful conversation at Rosemont College in Bryn Mawr on Monday, May 19, organizers announced. The event, America, The Media & Small Acts of Courage, is the signature fundraiser for Main Line School Night, a nonprofit that has fueled lifelong learning in the Philadelphia suburbs …
Politics
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: 1,400 'Hands Off' Protests Across United States
Thousands of demonstrators flooded street corners, Congressional offices, and federal buildings across the U.S. on Saturday, April 5, in what organizers called a “national mass activation” against a growing threat to democracy and workers' rights. Nearly 1,400 rallies were held coast to coast, part of a movement opposing what protestors describe as a “Trump-Musk billionaire takeover” and “the Republican assault on our freedoms and our communities.” “Trump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab,” the event flyer reads. “This is a crisis we must stop. Trump, Musk, and congressional Rep…
Business
Amazon Workers Go On Strike, Protest In 20 Nations, Including US
Amid the busiest shopping weekend of the holiday season, workers for Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, have gone on strike. Protesting under the banner of “Make Amazon Pay.” employees have walked off the job across six continents in 20 countries, including the United States. The strike is scheduled to last from Black Friday on Nov. 29 through Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, the UNI Global Union announced, saying protests will be held in majors cities in the US, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, India, Brazil and elsewhere. The strike could cause customers' holiday deliveries …
News
School-Aged Children, College Students In Maryland Among Recipients Of Racist Text Messages: AG
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is imploring possible victims to come forward after the state was the latest to be targeted by a series of racist text messages that have been circulating. Brown issued an alert this week advising that his office has received multiple complaints about racist messages that were sent to Black residents, including some school-aged children and college-aged students, "causing significant distress." "Without knowing or making any assumptions about the senders’ true intent," Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell said in a statement. …
Politics
Election 2024: Trump Reclaims Presidency By Securing Wins In Key Battleground States
Crucial triumphs in the key battleground states have lifted former President Donald Trump back to the White House. The 78-year-old Trump was declared winner of the 2024 election against Vice President Kamala Harris just before dawn on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Trump has been projected to win all three "Blue Wall" states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. With big additional wins in North Carolina and Georgia, he has secured the 270 electoral votes needed to reclaim the presidency, becoming the first president who will serve non-consecutive terms since former Democratic New York Gov. Grover…
Politics
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Wows Daily Show Crowd With Dance, Rap Video Gone Viral
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was in the center of the action during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, though he may have gotten the most over while dancing with the crowd after an appearance on the Daily Show in a clip that has gone viral. Moore, who gave several speeches during the event, made an appearance on the Comedy Central late-night show, but it was what happened after the fact that had the crowd going crazy. Following his interview with host Jordan Klepper, Moore's walk-off music hit - Method Man's "Bring the Pain" - and was all too happy to show off some moves as he sang a…
Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Presidential Bid, Backs Donald Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., afraid of becoming a "spoiler," said he was suspending his independent presidential campaign and removing his name from the ballot in battleground states as he threw his support behind former President Donald Trump. "I cannot in good conscience ask my staff to continue to work long hours or my donors to continue to give me their dollars if I believe I have no realistic path to the White House," the former Democrat said in a Friday, Aug. 23, press conference. He said he would remain on the ballot in states already assured to either Trump or Vice President Kamala …
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