Democrat Dick Durbin to face Senate challenge from Chicago businessman
A Chicago businessman says he plans to challenge longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who will be seeking a fifth term in November.
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Thomas Jefferson’s original Declaration of Independence rough draft: See the pictures
Thomas Jefferson’s original “rough draft” of the Declaration of Independence, written in June 1776, includes dozens of edits from historical figures including John Adams and Benjamin Franklin.
Poll: Most Liberals Say Americans Are Too Lazy to Work
Fifty-one percent of liberals and 45 percent of Democrats told a pollster that too few of their fellow Americans are willing to fill construction, technology, hospitality, and other service jobs, regardless of pay.
Zeldin: De Blasio ‘Needs to Resign’
On Thursday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) called for the resignation of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D).
National Parks Are Latest Target of Systemic Racism Claim in America
ABC reported on a National Park Service study that said national parks have a racist past and need to increase appeal to minorities.
Joe Biden’s Claims of Cognitive Tests Unclear as Campaign Hides Results
Joe Biden told reporters on Wednesday that he has taken a cognitive test, used to detect mental issues, but his campaign will not specify what exactly that means or if it will release the results of whatever test he took – if he actually took a test.
Minnesota Gov. Walz asks Trump for disaster declaration after George Floyd riots trigger over $500M in damages
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has asked President Trump for a federal disaster declaration in his state due to “extensive fire damage” in the unrest that followed George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody on Memorial Day.
McCarthy says he’ll introduce bill blocking funds for states that don’t protect statues
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Thursday he will introduce legislation that will block federal funding for states that do no protect their historical monuments and statues.
Stacey Abrams: ‘COVID Is a Risk’ — We Are Pushing Vote from Home for November
Thursday on MSNBC, 2018 Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams said her organization Fair Fight was “pushing to make sure vote from home is real,” in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
China Didn’t Alert WHO To Coronavirus Outbreak — The Internet Did, New Timeline Shows
The CCP still did not report the outbreak to the WHO
‘Slipping and Sliding down the Polls’
This week on The Editors podcast, Rich, Charlie, and Jim discuss Trump’s recent polling problems.
Ousted SDNY federal prosecutor Geoffrey Berman to appear before House Judiciary Committee next week
Former Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman will testify next week before the House Judiciary committee in a closed door hearing – just weeks after President Trump fired him.
Why the Mortality Rate for Black Infants Is So High
Study after study has demonstrated that most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.
Senate Passes Sanctions Bill In Response To China’s Aggression Towards Hong Kong
“Through this bill, the U.S. Senate makes clear which side we’re on.
Texas Governor Issues Mask Mandate
Greg Abbott signed an executive order Thursday requiring Texans in counties with 20 or more positive coronavirus cases to wear a face covering in public.
Qualified-Immunity Reform Divides Senate GOP
Republican members of Congress remain divided on reforming qualified immunity, even as a GOP senator has proposed a bill that curbs protections officers currently enjoy.
In Defense of Elon Musk
The world needs more Musk, not less.
Kate Beckinsale Hits Back After She’s Criticized For Dating Much Younger Men
‘Every relationship I have had has been solely to annoy you’
Sia Says She Kept Maddie Ziegler ‘Safe’ From ‘Disgusting’ Harvey Weinstein
Here’s what happened
Comedian Ricky Gervais Reflects On Epic Golden Globes Speech Aimed At Hypocritical Celebrities
‘So I think people were tired of the hypocrisy’
UK Government To Give Over 3 Million Hong Kong Citizens Path To UK Citizenship After Passage Of National Security Law
The British government will offer over 3 million Hong Kong citizens a pathway to citizenship, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Wednesday.
Iran Reports An ‘Incident’ At Its Largest Nuclear Facility
‘No interruption in the work of the enrichment site.
Taiwanese Airport Reportedly Offers Fake Flights For Those Who Miss Traveling
“I hope the epidemic ends soon so we can really fly away”
Walmart Announces New Social Distancing Events For Families Across America
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Seattle’s CHOP may be cleared, but political fallout could linger
Seattle police on Wednesday forcefully cleared out “CHOP,” the infamous protest zone in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, after weeks of protests that culminated with two fatal shootings that forced the city’s Democrat leadership to finally act after facing weeks of mounting scrutiny.
Trump coronavirus response would face 9/11 Commission-style scrutiny under Dem plan
Three Democratic senators – Dianne Feinstein of California, Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania – introduced legislation Wednesday to create a bipartisan commission on the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.