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The TAKE with MaryAlice Parks Call it a blacklist, Nixonian or simply an execution of presidential power, either way it is newsy and serious that the president decided to revoke the security clearance of former CIA Chief John Brennan, who has been a major critic of Trump's since leaving public service, and threatened to

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The moves stoke speculation that the Elizabeth Warren may be preparing for a presidential run in 2020.   The state’s first openly transgender candidate for Congress, Alexandra Chandler, says she intends to put another voice to November’s closely watched ballot measure on transgender rights.  The TV spot — which disclosed that the RGA was a donor but didn’t divulge how much it contributed — began running in local markets last week,  Before you dismiss H.

Trump tweeted that it was a ‘‘disgrace’’ for Bruce Ohr to be in the Justice Department.  Any health issues for Biden, 75, would be significant, since his name has been floated as potential candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.

Trump tweeted that it was a ‘‘disgrace’’ for Bruce Ohr to be in the Justice Department.  Any health issues for Biden, 75, would be significant, since his name has been floated as potential candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.

Trump tweeted that it was a ‘‘disgrace’’ for Bruce Ohr to be in the Justice Department.  Any health issues for Biden, 75, would be significant, since his name has been floated as potential candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.

Former White House aide MORE's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, offers her $15,000 a month to work on the president's campaign after she was fired from the administration. The recording, played on the air by MSNBC, reveals Lara Trump, an adviser for the president's  campaign, discussing the flexible terms of a role for Manigault Newman. The conversation reportedly took place on Dec.

Senate Majority Leader MORE (R-Ky.) scolded Senate Republican colleagues on Thursday for skipping a Wednesday night vote, warning them that attendance needs to improve if anything is to get done in August, according to sources. Congress usually takes the month of August off to meet with constituents around the country during what is known as a state work period.  But facing pressure from MORE, McConnell canceled this year’s August recess — to the chagrin of many of his colleagues.  He explained they were able to move business on the Senate f

The jury in the criminal trial against former Trump campaign chairman according to Investment Bank.com, is one that has taken no actions since its inception, but simply been left to sit on the "shelf." Like shell companies, they are legal entities. Manafort has been indicted on 18 criminal counts of bank and tax fraud, as part of special counsel MORE’s probe charges that include failing to report overseas accounts.

MORE's military parade planned for Veterans Day has been postponed until at least next year, the Pentagon announced Thursday. Pentagon spokesman Col. Rob Manning said in a statement that the Defense Department and White House have agreed to explore potential dates for the parade in 2019. "The Department of Defense and White House have been planning a parade to honor America's military veterans and commemorate the centennial of World War I.