Trump’s travel ban is islamophobic and xenophobic, civil rights groups say
President Donald Trump’s expansion of the travel ban to six additional countries has nothing to do with security reasons as the administration claimed and is rather built on Islamophobia and xenophobia, leaders of several civil rights groups said.
Trump’s travel ban is islamophobic and xenophobic, civil rights groups say
President Donald Trump’s expansion of the travel ban to six additional countries has nothing to do with security reasons as the administration claimed and is rather built on Islamophobia and xenophobia, leaders of several civil rights groups said.
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In Iowa, the Bernie Sanders campaign makes a final push for minority votes
On Sunday, the day before the Iowa caucus, a team from the Bernie Sanders campaign made one of their final canvassing stops at the gurudwara, closing out several weeks of a targeted push to convince undecided voters in minority and refugee communities across Des Moines to turn out for Senator Sanders on Monday.
In Iowa, the Bernie Sanders campaign makes a final push for minority votes
On Sunday, the day before the Iowa caucus, a team from the Bernie Sanders campaign made one of their final canvassing stops at the gurudwara, closing out several weeks of a targeted push to convince undecided voters in minority and refugee communities across Des Moines to turn out for Senator Sanders on Monday.
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Iowa Caucuses: Anything could happen tonight
With less than 6 hours until Iowans meet at their precinct caucus location, many caucusgoers are still uncommitted, struggling to find the candidate they deem better fit to win against President Donald Trump later this year.
Iowa Caucuses: Anything could happen tonight
With less than 6 hours until Iowans meet at their precinct caucus location, many caucusgoers are still uncommitted, struggling to find the candidate they deem better fit to win against President Donald Trump later this year.
read moreRepublican Attorneys General: House’s case sets “dangerous historical precedent”
WASHINGTON -- In a rare move Wednesday, 21 Republican attorneys general weighed in on the House's case for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump. Calling the articles of impeachment "fundamentally flawed" and lacking a basis in both law and fact, the...
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Thousands rally in Richmond for gun rights amid fears of violence
Thousands attended a pro-gun rights rally on Virginia’s State Capitol grounds today amid a heightened security presence to speak out against gun control measures being considered by the state legislature.
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Youth speak up at Women’s March Washington
WASHINGTON — Eleven and 15 years old activists showed up at Women’s March with their mother and aunt, who were also youth activists in their high school years.
read moreMike Pompeo: U.S. will keep pressure on Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the Organization of American States that the Venezuelan people “are so downtrodden and starving because of [Nicolas] Maduro’s cruelty.”
Supreme Court wrestles with New Jersey “Bridgegate” dispute
Washington --- Supreme Court justices appeared to struggle with whether or not the actions behind the 2013 Bridgegate scandal constituted a federal crime during oral arguments Tuesday. “I don’t see how this case works,” exclaimed Justice Stephen Breyer. ...
Intel: Warren threatens Trump with insider trading probe over Soleimani strike
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., urged an insider trading investigation into President Donald Trump for reportedly telling Mar-a-Lago guests about the Soleimani strike in advance.
Pelosi calls for limitations on Trump’s war powers
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Preventing war with Iran is the House’s first responsibility, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday. “We must avoid war,” Pelosi said. “And the cavalier attitude of this administration,” she continued, “it’s stunning.” Pelosi’s comments came hours ahead...
Wisconsin’s House members prepare for historic impeachment vote
Wisconsin’s congressional delegation is bracing for only the third House vote to impeach a sitting president in American history.
Thousands rally for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania amid impeachment
President Donald Trump and his supporters downplayed the possibility of impeachment at a campaign rally in Hershey, Pennsylvania hours after House Democrats formally accused the president of abuse of office.
Pelosi: We are legislating, investigating and litigating
WASHINGTON -- Nancy Pelosi had a weekly press conference on Thursday talking about topics small and large, including impeachment. https://vimeo.com/374791007 Pelosi stressed that legislating “takes time.” While they are investigating Trump for impeachment, they also...
Jane Fonda leads 9th climate change protest
Actress Jane Fonda led the ninth Fire Drill Friday to protest against climate change. This week’s themes were human rights and migration.
Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence attendees, Congressmen demand new gun legislation
An emotional vigil was held on Capitol Hill one week before the seventh anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, demanding new gun legislation.
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