Five takeaways from Cruz, O'Rourke's fiery first debate
Texas Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump’s public standing sags after Floyd protests GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police MORE (R) and Rep. Beto O’RourkeBeto O’RourkeBiden will help close out Texas Democrats’ virtual convention: report O’Rourke on Texas…
Record-setting 800K participated in this year's National Voter Registration Day
More than 800,000 people registered to vote last week on National Voter Registration Day, setting a new record for the annual event. This year’s drive took place on Sept. 25, and it exceeded the previous high of 771,321 set in 2016. The event began in 2012. The group’s only registration drive during a previous midterm election…
Beto O’Rourke raises $38 million in 3rd quarter
Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) raised more than $38 million in the third quarter of the year, a stunning number that would rival a strong presidential campaign. O’Rourke said in a video posted to Twitter on Friday that the money came from more than 800,000 contributions. O’Rourke has pledged not to take money from PACs in his bid for…
Amid Outrage Over Yemen War Crimes and Khashoggi Murder, Argentina Prosecutors Considering Charges Against Saudi Crown Prince
At the behest of human rights advocates, Argentinian prosecutors are considering bringing criminal charges against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS), days before he is set to arrive in Buenos Aires for the G20 summit, alleging that he has committed war crimes in Yemen. Citing Argentina’s robust human rights law, Human Right Watch (HRW)…
Networks Accused of 'Capitulating' to Deceitful President as #BoycottTrumpsAddress Surges
In what media critics, journalists, and progressive lawmakers described as capitulation to a president who lies constantly to advance his xenophobic aims, all of America’s major television networks have opted to grant Donald Trump a primetime slot Tuesday night to deliver an immigration address that analysts predicted will almost certainly be filled with hysteria and…
To Get Beyond "If True" Caveat, Democrats Vow to Investigate Trump's "Potentially Impeachable Offense"
In order to get beyond the “if true” caveat that followed Buzzfeed‘s explosive report that President Donald Trump personally instructed his former attorney Michael Cohen to lie to Congress about plans to build a Trump Tower in Moscow, top Democrats on powerful congressional committees vowed to investigate the serious allegations in the story amid growing…
As CBP Orders Medical Checks for Minors in US Custody After Two Deaths, Critics Ask, 'Why Are They Jailing Children' In the First Place?
As Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it would order medical checks for all minors in its custody following the deaths of at least two children in recent weeks, critics expressed alarm at the neglect that children have faced in immigrant detention centers thus far—and issued reminders that they shouldn’t be detained, especially for…
'Blatant Effort to Intimidate and Retaliate': Pompeo Imposes Visa Ban on ICC Staff Probing US War Crimes
Human rights defenders expressed outrage on Friday after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo revealed that the Trump administration is revoking or denying visas for any International Criminal Court (ICC) personnel who try to investigate or prosecute U.S. officials or key allies for potential war crimes. “This is an unprecedented attempt to skirt international accountability for…
Top F1 drivers hope to return to ‘old school’ Mugello
Formula 1’s top drivers gave a resounding thumbs up to the Mugello circuit, hoping the “old school” challenging venue finds a permanent spot on the sport’s calendar in the future. Mugello’s stunning settings in the Tuscan countryside combined with its stirring layout of medium and high-speed corners was given a ringing endorsement by drivers and…
Warren on why she released DNA test: Trump, opponents 'have made the same attack'
Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with…