The only major bank that President Donald Trump has been able to count on for financial backing was among those that were issued subpoenas Monday by House Democrats. The House Financial Services and Intelligence Committees both demanded that Deutsche Bank—one of Trump’s most reliable creditors—as well as Citigroup and Bank of America turn over records…
As Trump Reportedly Scrambles to Find Climate 'Victories' Ahead of 2020, Green Group Says: 'There Are None'
After it was reported this week that President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign has ordered the EPA to find climate “victories” that he can brag about on the 2020 campaign trail, a green group on Friday said the administration can stop looking “because there simply are none.” In a tacit admission that voters are increasingly concerned…
'What Are You Trying to Hide?' Democrats Threaten Subpoena as Barr Suggests Canceling Testimony
With Attorney General William Barr reportedly threatening to cancel his scheduled testimony before the House Judiciary Committee this week over objections to the format of the hearing, Rep. Jerry Nadler warned Sunday that he is prepared to issue a subpoena if Barr refuses to appear. “The witness is not going to tell the committee how…
'Bombshell' Report: Internal Memos Show Trump EPA Ignored Agency Scientists' Calls to Ban Asbestos
In a report that elicited calls for congressional action, the New York Times revealed Wednesday that “senior officials at the Environmental Protection Agency disregarded the advice of their own scientists and lawyers in April when the agency issued a rule that restricted but did not ban asbestos.” “I can’t think of an easier vote for…
Predicting Even More Horrifying Conditions, Historical Journalist Describes Parallels Between Trump Migrant Detention and Concentration Camps
Don’t expect the camps housing migrants on the border to close anytime soon—if anything, expect conditions to get worse. That was the message from journalist Andrea Pitzer during an appearance with MSNBC‘s Chris Hayes on Thursday night. Pitzer, whose book “One Long Night” is an exhaustive history of the uses of concentration camps over the last…
Teacher says she discovered ballot box left behind at Florida polling site
A Florida teacher says she discovered a locked ballot box that was left behind at a polling site in Miramar. Teacher Lakeisha Sorey told The Sun-Sentinel she came across the box on Thursday afternoon and said it was located in the same area at Sunshine Elementary School where voting had been held earlier this week….
Utah New Members 2019
Sen.-elect Mitt RomneyWillard (Mitt) Mitt RomneyMilley discussed resigning from post after Trump photo-op: report Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names Attorney says 75-year-old man shoved by Buffalo police suffered brain injury MORE (R-Utah) DATE OF BIRTH: March 12, 1947RESIDENCE: Holladay, UtahOCCUPATION: BusinessmanEDUCATION: B.A., Brigham Young University; J.D., M.B.A, Harvard UniversityFAMILY:…
Jacks shock Hoosiers
The South Dakota State wrestling team opened the Huskie Duals by shocking Big Ten foe Indiana 19-18. The Hoosiers entered the dual with two ranked wrestlers (InterMat) and a 2-0 record versus the Jacks. But Indiana is no longer undefeated versus SDSU. The Jacks entered the dual as underdogs in every match, but once the…
Democrats Urged to 'Take Note' as GOP Rep. Justin Amash Gets Standing Ovation From Constituents for Backing Trump Impeachment
Rep. Justin Amash—the first, and thus far only, Republican member of Congress to call for impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump—received a standing ovation from his constituents during a town hall in his Michigan district Tuesday after he doubled down on his condemnation of the president’s “dangerous” conduct. “Democrats who are reluctant to impeach might…
'Speak Up and Be Allies': Men Asked to Join Women in Sharing Stories of Abortion
As women on social media this week responded to the latest extreme anti-choice laws passed in Alabama and Missouri by sharing their own experiences with abortion, some rights advocates called on men to join in the campaign so that reproductive justice work doesn’t fall solely on women. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) also called on men…