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Vice president Mike Pence headed to Montana Friday to garner support for Greg Gianforte, the Republican candidate vying for the Treasure State's only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. And considering he is in Big Sky Country, the former Indiana governor's method of transportation while touring the Westmoreland Coal Company's Absaloka Mine on the Crow Indian Reservation was, not surprisingly, horseback. Wearing denim blue jeans and sturdy boots, Pence toured the coal mine with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, a Montana native, and Senator Steve Daines.

President Trump in a commencement address at Liberty University both went after his critics and emphasized the role faith plays in America. “The fact is, no one has achieved anything significant without a chorus of critics standing on the sidelines explaining why it can't be done,” Trump told the crowd in Lynchburg, Virginia, in what was his first commencement speech as president.

FBI director James Comey, despite the official administration line that Comey’s removal had nothing to do with it. Until this evening, the White House had publicly denied that Trump was considering the handling of the investigation into his campaign’s possible ties with Russia when he decided to fire Comey. “When I decided to just do it, I said to myself, I said, 'You know, this Russia thing with Trump and Russia is a made up story, it's an excuse by Hillary

Most popular on bostonglobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday issued a veiled threat to former FBI director James Comey, who had been leading the investigation into Russian meddling in the US election until Trump fired him this week, saying that he’d better not leak any information to the media. As concern over the integrity and independence of ongoing investigations continued to grow, Trump also suggested that he may have surreptitiously recorded Comey during meetings or phone calls. “James

Most popular on bostonglobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories President Trump suggested that he may have surreptitiously recorded James Comey.  Evan Horowitz | Quick Study It helps to imagine the Trump-Comey episode as a kind of Shakespearean drama.  Renée Graham This presidency operates like a criminal enterprise, the likes of which we’ve only witnessed in Martin Scorsese gangster films.   Former FBI director James Comey has declined to testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee, aides said.  Michael A.

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Most popular on bostonglobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories Capital Source The former US senator — who will soon be in New Zealand — is inserting himself in the Massachusetts Senate race.   Capital Source Jay Gonzalez has criticized the Baker administration. But in ’09, as a Deval Patrick staffer, he was caught up in a hiring scandal.

Most popular on bostonglobe.com Based on what you've read recently, you might be interested in theses stories President Trump suggested that he may have surreptitiously recorded James Comey.  Evan Horowitz | Quick Study It helps to imagine the Trump-Comey episode as a kind of Shakespearean drama.  Renée Graham This presidency operates like a criminal enterprise, the likes of which we’ve only witnessed in Martin Scorsese gangster films.   Former FBI director James Comey has declined to testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee, aides said.  Michael A.

Posted at 5:45 pm on May 12, 2017 by Teri Christoph Another day, another hilarious freak out from an SJW lacking in self-control. On a college campus, natch. This time, it took place at Western Washington University. The commentary is priceless, as are the dumbfounded looks on her fellow students as the grasp the idea that they have to share the campus with this waste of space. Her parents must be so incredibly proud.

Posted at 7:30 pm on May 12, 2017 by Jim Jamitis Sean Hannity lost what was left of his grasp of reality when he decided to quit being a conservative pundit and start being a full-time Trump apologist. He’s constantly spoiling for a fight with anyone who dares to question his glorious leader. The Hannity/Trump relationship is one that always calls to mind Chester and Spike, the dogs from Looney Tunes.