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Hasher Jallal Taheb arrested in White House attack plan

A Muslim residing in Georgia was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of planning a jihad attack on the White House, other high-profile national targets and at least one Jewish site in the nation's capital.

January 16, 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to join House Financial Services Committee

The Hill reported Tuesday evening, citing a "Democratic source," that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York Democrat, will join the House Financial Services Committee, which oversees U.S. financial institutions and markets.

January 15, 2019

John Bolton endorses report accusing Iran of hiding nuclear facilities

National Security Adviser John Bolton retweeted, with apparent approving comment, a report that accused Iran of fudging its reports to nuclear-disarmament watchdogs.

January 14, 2019

Ashley Judd Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment suit dismissed

Ashley Judd's sexual harassment lawsuit against former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has reportedly been dismissed.

January 9, 2019

Saudi Arabia flag ‘Candy Nations’ sculpture displayed at ‘Ground Zero’ World Trade Center site

A piece of sculpture resembling the Saudi Arabian flag is being displayed at the former site of the World Trade Center. The artwork is shaped like a single piece of wrapped candy, with the "wrapper" being the kingdom's green flag emblazoned with the Muslim profession of faith, "there is no god but God, and Muhammad is His prophet."

January 9, 2019

Barry Jenkins, ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ director, blasts Trump: ‘No walls. No borders. F—- him’

One of the most important and respected directors in Hollywood said there should be no borders and used an expletive at President Trump at an awards gala Tuesday night.

January 8, 2019

David Hogg responds to Donald Trump address: ‘No one is illegal on stolen land’

Incoming Harvard student David Hogg apparently believes the United States is not a legitimate nation with rights to its territory.

January 8, 2019

Stormy Daniels trolls Donald Trump with Pink Floyd, Taylor Swift, Tom Petty songs

Stormy Daniels used Pink Floyd and Taylor Swift tunes to troll President Trump on Tuesday evening.

January 8, 2019

Scott Israel, Broward sheriff, to be removed over Parkland shooting response, he tells deputies

Scott Israel, the Florida sheriff whose office botched the response to the Parkland high school shooting, reportedly knows he is gone from office.

January 8, 2019

Stormy Daniels to fold laundry in her underwear on Instagram live during Trump address

For people who don't treasure the prospect of listening to President Trump give a speech on the border crisis, Stormy Daniels has your back.

January 8, 2019

Mike DiSabato, Ohio State ex-wrestler who accused Jim Jordan of sex abuse complicity, is arrested

A former Ohio State wrestler who accused Rep. Jim Jordan, Ohio Republican, of complicity in sex-abuse when he a coach there has been jailed on charges related to a claim of harassment.

January 7, 2019

Christian Bale compares Dick Cheney to Satan at Golden Globes

Christian Bale compared former Vice President Dick Cheney to Satan during his acceptance speech at Sunday night's Golden Globes.

January 6, 2019

Steve Cohen introduces constitutional amendment to abolish Electoral College

Rep. Steve Cohen, Tennessee Democrat, introduced two proposed constitutional amendments on his party's first day in power, one of which would abolish the Electoral College.

January 3, 2019

Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines founder, dies at 87

The legendary founder of Southwest Airlines died Thursday, the airline said in a statement. Herb Kelleher was 87.

January 3, 2019

Jim Webb in defense secretary consideration: Report

The Trump administration has reportedly reached out to former Democratic presidential hopeful Jim Webb to discuss the possibility of having him serve as defense secretary.

January 3, 2019

Mitt Romney ruffles Republicans, Donald Trump with Washington Post op-ed

Sen.-elect Mitt Romney succeeded in making a splashy entrance in Washington this week by publicly disparaging President Trump's conduct and character, wowing the liberal news media but raising hackles of fellow Republicans.

January 2, 2019

Elizabeth Warren was drinking Michelob Ultra beer during New Year’s Eve Instagram live

Sen. Elizabeth Warren watches her carbs and calories even when hitting the sauce.

January 2, 2019

Mitt Romney declines to endorse Donald Trump 2020 bid in CNN interview

Sen.-elect Mitt Romney, Utah Republican, declined to endorse President Trump for re-election in 2020 during an interview Wednesday on CNN.

January 2, 2019

Brad Parscale, Trump campaign manager, fires back at Mitt Romney after Washington Post op-ed

Brad Parscale, President Trump's 2020 campaign manager, wasn't impressed by Mitt Romney's Washington Post op-ed Tuesday night criticizing Mr. Trump, and he called the incoming senator jealous and a failure.

January 1, 2019

Mitt Romney Washington Post op-ed assails Donald Trump

Days before he officially becomes a U.S. senator, Mitt Romney took to The Washington Post to fire a shot across President Trump's bow, saying Mr. Trump had made a "deep descent" in December and is hurting the national character.

January 1, 2019