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Nancy Pelosi faces social media backlash over behavior at Bob Weir tribute event

Self-proclaimed "Deadhead" and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi draws criticism for her demeanor and outfit choice while speaking at Bob Weir's memorial celebration in San Francisco.

Newsom defies Trump administration, declares free parks for MLK Day

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to the Trump administration's decision to scrap free national park entry on MLK Day, offering free admission to 200-plus state parks.

Canadian Bioethicist: Euthanasia Should Not Be Considered ‘Special’

Societal decay can spread fast, and Canadians are our closest cultural cousins.

Senators request fraud probe of Minneapolis charity favored by Ilhan Omar

Republican senators have asked the Justice Department to investigate a Minneapolis-based charity that nearly landed $1 million in taxpayer money courtesy of Rep. Ilhan Omar, saying it shows signs of being a fraud operation.

Van Hollen on Trump Greenland push: ‘This is not about security’

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) criticized President Trump’s push to acquire Greenland on Sunday and said it is “not about security.” “This is not about security, Jon. This is about a land grab. Donald Trump wants to get his hands on the minerals and other resources of Greenland, just like the real reason he went...

Why oil markets are shrugging off Trump’s plans for Venezuela

Outside of political turmoil and military oversight, nothing about Venezuelan production is cheap or easy. I

Verizon offers $20 credit for outage: ‘We are sorry’

Verizon said Thursday it would offer a $20 credit to customers one day after a massive outage cut off service for users across the country. “Yesterday, we did not meet the standard of excellence you expect and that we expect of ourselves. To help provide some relief to those affected, we will give you a...

Trump threatens to deploy troops to Minnesota: What is the Insurrection Act?

President Trump has threatened to deploy more federal troops to Minnesota using a seldom-used law passed by Congress over 200 years ago. The Insurrection Act of 1807, in conjunction with several other laws, permits the president to deploy members of the military or federalize members of the state National Guard to contain an insurrection in...

Live updates: Trump warns Minnesota amid protests; Machado to visit White House

After days of sometimes violent protests in Minneapolis, including a shooting Wednesday involving Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE), President Trump on Thursday morning threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act. That would allow him to send the military to quell unrest. "If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and...

Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in Minnesota

President Trump early Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act following another shooting involving a federal agent overnight in Minnesota. "If the corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of I.C.E., who are only trying to do their job, I will institute the...

Trump’s ego and Republican prospects are mutually exclusive

The president must be willing to overcome his well-earned reputation for never admitting a mistake.

Another shooting involving federal agent in Minneapolis sparks new protests

Protests in Minneapolis escalated Wednesday night after a federal officer shot and injured a Venezuelan migrant after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle — a week after a resident was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in the same city. The latest shooting, which was not fatal, further inflamed tensions...

Weaker job growth could actually be a good sign for the labor market

The U.S. labor market is not weakening — rather, it is adjusting to new demographic and economic realities.

WHO calls for higher taxes on alcohol, sugary drinks

The health organization is calling on countries to tax alcohol and sugary drinks to prevent health conditions linked to the substances.

Congress and telemarketers rank at the bottom on ethics: Gallup

What do members of Congress and telemarketers have in common? Most Americans don't trust them.

How to disarm China’s weaponized soybean purchases

Beijing has made clear that soybean purchases are not normal commerce any more; they are a tool of political coercion.

Jenna Bush Hager set to produce US Marshal drama ‘Protection’

Bush Hager first joined the “Today” show in 2009 as a correspondent and currently hosts “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle.”

Nick Reiner’s former attorney Alan Jackson won’t explain exit from murder case

LA County Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene is now defending Nick Reiner.

DHS says man shot in leg during Minneapolis scuffle, federal officer hospitalized

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that a federal officer shot a man during a scuffle in Minneapolis that involved multiple people -- an incident that comes a week after the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in the same city. Federal officers on Wednesday evening were...

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