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US Backs Xenophobia & Mob Violence in Hong Kong
The ferociously anti-Chinese network behind the demonstrations has been cultivated with the help of U.S. funding and a Washington-linked local media tycoon, reports…
GOP lawmaker cut the mic on black woman’s facts — but let white men spew ‘lunacy and lies’: report
The Republican chair of a Tennessee legislative committee is under fire for cutting off the microphone while a woman of color was speaking — but allowing white men…
Americans in every state rally for gun reform as Trump waffles
Rachel Maddow reports on gun reform protests taking place in every single U.S. state over the weekend as House Democrats announce an early return from Summer recess…
Senior White House Officials Mull Payroll Tax Cut to Avert Slowdown, Recession – Reports
Senior White House officials are reportedly discussing the possibility of a temporary payroll tax cut in an effort to boost the economy as it faces a potential…
Epstein Signed Will 2 Days Before Jailhouse Suicide
Jeffrey Epstein signed a will just two days before he killed himself in jail, new court records show, opening a new legal front in what could be a long battle over…
Here’s why Jeffrey Epstein surrounded himself with scientists
The list of confidants and friends who were fêted by the late financier and alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein included a number of prominent scientists. Among…
Boothe: Biden supporters should consider why Obama isn't openly backing him
Former Vice President Joe Biden isn't receiving the customary support of the president he served with, which should be a red flag to voters, according to Fox News…
Day 942: Trump says economy's great and attacks Democrats, FOX News, and the Fed
While Trump insists the economy is solid, reports indicate the White House is concerned. Meanwhile Trump is again attacking a slew of rivals and airing a long list…
Trump says he's prepared for anything. His staff tells a different story.
The president is projecting a message of strength on the economy as his 2020 pitch, does his staff believe that message is a slam dunk? Philip Rucker and Annie…
Jeffrey Epstein Signed His Final Will 2 Days Before Death in Manhattan Jail – Report
Jeffrey Epstein signed a $577-million will two days before he apparently ended his life in a federal jail in New York City.
Photojournalist Says Portland Mayor Is Wrong About Antifa Protest, She Was There
Photojournalist CK Ferrache says Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is wrong for calling the dueling protests 'peaceful.'
Alaska governor reverses course on controversial budget cuts
Alaska's governor signed a budget bill on Monday rolling back most of the deep, highly controversial spending cuts he imposed weeks ago on the University of Alaska…
Trump tweets image of enormous Trump Tower on Greenland
US president pledges ‘not to do this’ but residents of the icy island have hardly warmed to his interest
Jeffrey Epstein signed a will just two days before his death
Court paper detail no beneficiaries for $577m estate, opening a potentially lengthy battle as victims seek justice
Trump’s resolve on background checks ‘substantially softened’ after call from NRA’s Wayne LaPierre: NYT
President Donald Trump has reversed his promises to fight for gun control, The New York Times reported Monday. “Days after a pair of deadly mass shootings in Texas…
Trump just humiliated his own son with an absurd tweet about Greenland
President Donald Trump confirmed multiple reports this weekend when he said that he does, indeed, hope to buy Greenland and make it part of the United States.…
UK Prime Minister Johnson Updated Trump on Brexit During Call
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a phone conversation briefed United States President Donald Trump on the latest…
Hillary Clinton rips Trump over new voter conspiracy theory
"Wow, Report Just Out! Google manipulated from 2.6 million to 16 million votes for Hillary Clinton in 2016 Election!" Trump tweeted.
‘Cuomo Prime Time’ Segment Erupts After GOP Strategist Says Muslim Reps ‘Hijacked’ The Democratic Party
A Monday night "Cuomo Prime Time" segment went completely off the rails after CNN commentator Angela Rye took issue with the word "hijack."
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