Hakeem Jeffries: Fast Track to Democratic Leadership
The Good News for Democrats. Led by Nancy Pelosi, Democrats re-elected their top three leaders, all of whom are nearing 80 years of age and have been in power for more than a dozen years. The Bad News for Democrats. Led by Nancy Pelosi, Democrats re-elected their top...
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President Roberts THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all that you have done for others, AND THE YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE NAACP. YOU ARE LIVING PROOF THAT ONE PERSON CAN CHANGE THE WORLD! THANK YOU FOR THE TOY DRIVE FOR CHILDREN. WE ALL LOVE YOU. #PARKCHESTERNAACP...
Mika Brzezinski apologizes for calling Mike Pompeo a ‘butt boy’ | Media | The Guardian
Mika Brzezinski, co-host of Morning Joe, has swiftly apologized for remarks she made on her MSNBC program directed at the secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, that were widely criticized as homophobic. Brzezinski was commenting on an interview Pompeo had given to Fox...
Cohen sentenced to three years in prison | fios1 news
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s one-time fixer, was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for crimes that included arranging the payment of hush money to conceal his boss’ alleged sexual affairs, telling a judge that he agreed time and again to cover up...
Nancy Pelosi set to become House Speaker after deal with Democrats
WASHINGTON — Rep. Nancy Pelosi and fellow Democrats who had tried to derail her bid to become House speaker announced they'd come to an agreement Wednesday that would all but ensure her election to the post. As the price for winning decisive support from her...
National Enquirer owner admits paying model $150,000 to aid Trump
NEW YORK – The owner of the National Enquirer has admitted the company paid off a former Playboy model to squelch her account of an alleged sexual affair that could have jeopardized Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. New York federal prosecutors on Wednesday...
Cohen gets 3 years in Prison | Twitter
I really felt Michael Cohen wanted to talk to me today. He didn't except for saying hello in Court. But Boy did he attack President Trump. " It was my own weakness and a blind loyalty to this man that led me choose a path of darkness over light." @realDonaldTrump...
Cumulus Cans Geraldo on the Eve of Thanksgiving – Adweek
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Geraldo Rivera found out in most unceremonious fashion that his time at WABC-AM is up. Source: Cumulus Cans Geraldo on the Eve of Thanksgiving – Adweek
Republicans beginning to worry about Trump re-election
The Trump team has discussed the possibility of a challenge from someone such as outgoing Ohio Gov. John Kasich or Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake. A week after the midterm elections, Kasich traveled to New Hampshire for a public speech and private meetings with prominent...
NYPD officers pry 1-year-old child from mother’s arms in startling video – CNN
With a crowd of onlookers gathered around, New York Police officers encircle a woman and her child on the ground. One officer reaches down and begins to pull. The officer yanks harder, and harder, and the woman's cries become louder. "You're hurting my son! You're...
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GOP senators rip Saudi prince after briefing: ‘There’s a smoking saw’ | TheHill
Senators emerged from a briefing with CIA Director Gina Haspel blaming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the death of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi and promising further action. “There’s not a smoking gun, there’s a smoking saw,” Sen. Lindsey...
Kevin Hart to Host Oscars in 2019 | Hollywood Reporter
Kevin Hart is officially set to host the 91st Academy Awards ceremony. "I will be sure to make this years Oscars a special one," the comedian wrote Tuesday afternoon in an Instagram post, adding, "now it's time to rise to the occasion." The star is emceeing the event...
Bruce Springsteen Thinks Trump Will Win in 2020
Cover your ears, Democrats. Bruce Springsteen has some ominous predictions for the left in 2020. “I don’t see anyone out there at the moment… the man who can beat Trump, or the woman who can beat Trump,” he told The Sunday Times Magazine in an interview published...
Will Amazon and Queensbridge be a good Match
Perhaps it’s only fitting that the largest company is setting up shop practically in the backyard of the nation’s largest housing project. Maybe the relationship will not lead to bitter resentment. The Queensbridge Houses is in Long Island City, New York. Just Click...
DJ Khaled, Floyd Mayweather Jr. charged for cryptocurrency fraud – CNN
San Francisco (CNN) Music producer DJ Khaled and boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. were charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday with promoting investments in initial cryptocurrency coin offerings without revealing that they'd been paid. The SEC has said...
Former Brooklyn Bar Association president Arthur Aidala advocates for bail reform – Brooklyn Daily Eagle
“If you don’t think money plays a tremendous part in our criminal justice system, your head is buried in the sand,” Aidala said during a recent radio appearance on AM970 with host Dominic Carter. “At every single level money plays a role.” Source: Former Brooklyn Bar...
Michael Cohen: Ex-Trump attorney reaches plea deal with Robert Mueller
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to lying to Congress about plans to build a Trump Tower in Russia. Cohen reached the plea deal with Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller's...
Foster Parents Make the World a Better Place | HuffPost
Foster Parents and Child Abuse Prevention Professionals are incredible and at the same time so unassuming. They do what they do to protect children, and rarely stop to think about just how special they are, for doing so. They don’t brag. They do what they feel they...
We Should All Hug a Social Worker | Social Workers Speak
Cheers to New York City political television reporter and author Dominic Carter for this Huffington Post column that praises social workers and other helping professionals.Carter was recently keynote speaker at the Crimes Against Children Conference in Mississippi....
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s office says Paul Manafort broke his cooperation deal by lying – ABC News
Prosecutors with special counsel Robert Mueller’s legal team told a judge Monday night that President Donald Trump’s one-time campaign chairman Paul Manafort has breached his cooperation agreement and lied to investigators, a new court filing shows. “After signing the...
US authorities fired tear gas at migrants at border, witnesses say – CNN
Tijuana, Mexico (CNN)Some migrants who attempted to cross the border illegally from Tijuana into the United States were dispersed by tear gas launched by US authorities, journalists at the scene said. Two journalists at the scene in Tijuana on Sunday told CNN that...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Gives Eulogy at Kim Porter’s Funeral | PEOPLE.com
Sean “Diddy” Combs paid tribute to his former love Kim Porter in a touching eulogy at her funeral on Saturday in Columbus, Georgia. In an audio recording obtained by TMZ, Combs described his unique relationship with Porter — who was found dead on Nov. 15 at age 47...