Valerie Richardson

Florida Gov. Rick Scott sends in highway patrol as disorder rises at Parkland high school

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is sending state highway patrol troopers to assist with growing disorder at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, including four arrests and the suspension of a deputy who fell asleep while guarding the school.

March 21, 2018

Gun control walkouts stick schools with political, legal fallout

The gun control movement notched a public relations coup with last week's massive school walkouts, but now school districts that pitched in to ensure the protest's success are stuck with the rising political and legal fallout.

March 20, 2018

Todd Rokita’s anti-Louis Farrakhan resolution spurs call to condemn Donald Trump instead

A delegation of black organizations made the rounds Monday on Capitol Hill to promote a proposal condemning President Trump and lobby against an anti-Farrakhan resolution introduced by Rep. Todd Rokita, Indiana Republican.

March 19, 2018

Radio host Howie Carr plans to sneak Elizabeth Warren’s DNA

Boston radio host Howie Carr revealed Friday that he attempted six years ago to obtain a DNA sample from a pen cap she removed with her teeth before she signed a book--and said he plans to try it again unless she agrees to take a test voluntarily.

March 18, 2018

Cherokee genealogist slams Elizabeth Warren’s ancestry claims as ‘ludicrous’

A Cherokee genealogist on Wednesday dismissed Sen. Elizabeth Warren's claims of Indian ancestry as "ludicrous," arguing that the Massachusetts Democrat "has no respect for true Native Americans."

March 15, 2018

Students walk out of schools into Democratic rallies during National School Walkout

Thousands of students walked out of school Wednesday -- and headed straight for political rallies starring top Democrats.

March 14, 2018

Chicago GOP alleges ‘political indoctrination’ in complaint against school gun-control walkouts

The Chicago Republican Party has filed a complaint against the city's school system over Wednesday's walkouts for gun control, accusing the schools of violating laws against "political indoctrination" on public property.

March 14, 2018

Louis Farrakhan link to Black Caucus members, Women’s March leader draws outrage

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus and Women's March co-President Tamika D. Mallory have come under fire this month for failing to condemn Louis Farrakhan after revelations that they met with or appeared at events with the notorious anti-Semite.

March 13, 2018

Some teachers expected to cut class with students at National School Walkout for gun control

Ordinarily teachers frown on class-cutting, but any number of K-12 instructors are planning to join students who walk out of class Wednesday in a show of support for gun control.

March 13, 2018

Betsy DeVos accuses ‘60 Minutes’ of selective editing, omissions after rocky interview

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos pushed back Monday after being reamed by the left for her choppy "60 Minutes" interview, accusing the show of ignoring test-score data she provided beforehand and pointing to selectively edited footage.

March 12, 2018

Maxine Waters renews impeachment call after Trump’s ‘very low I.Q. individual’ insult

Rep. Maxine Waters, California Democrat, repeated her call for Congress to impeach President Trump after he called her a "very low I.Q. individual" at his Saturday rally.

March 11, 2018

Jeff Flake wants Donald Trump to face primary challenge in 2020

Sen. Jeff Flake, Arizona Republican, said Sunday he thinks someone should run against President Trump in the 2020 GOP primary.

March 11, 2018

Mike Pompeo, CIA director, says no indication Russian meddling changed 2016 election outcome

CIA Director Mike Pompeo said Sunday there's no doubt the Kremlin meddled in the 2016 election but there's also no evidence that it made any difference.

March 11, 2018

Elizabeth Warren’s story of racist grandparents disputed by Cherokee genealogist

Sen. Elizabeth Warren sought Sunday to bolster her shaky claims of Cherokee ancestry with the story of how her racist grandparents drove her parents to elope.

March 11, 2018

Elizabeth Warren fears Donald Trump to be ‘taken advantage of’ by Kim Jong-un

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, said she supported a "diplomatic approach" to North Korea but worried President Trump would be "taken advantage of" by Kim Jong-un.

March 11, 2018

Elizabeth Warren ‘not running for president’ in 2020

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, said repeatedly Sunday that she is not running for president in 2020, but demurred when asked if she would serve the full six years if reelected in November.

March 11, 2018

Betsy DeVos says teachers carrying guns in classroom ‘an option’ for states

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says that states and localities seeking to protect schools against shooters should consider allowing teachers to carry firearms in the classroom.

March 11, 2018

Donald Trump unveils ‘Keep America Great!’ as 2020 slogan

President Trump unveiled his 2020 campaign slogan at a Saturday rally, saying his signature 2016 rallying cry, "Make America Great Again" is no longer relevant after a little over a year in office.

March 11, 2018

Oakland coffee shop’s refusal to serve police officers stirs uproar

An Oakland coffee shop has been flooded with scalding online reviews after refusing to serve uniformed police officers, citing "the physical and emotional safety of our customers and ourselves."

March 10, 2018

Rep. Andre Carson blasts Jewish group calling for him to resign over Farrakhan connection

Rep. Andre Carson, Indiana Democrat, swung back Friday at Jewish Republicans calling for him and other Congressional Black Caucus members to resign over their association with Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.

March 9, 2018