Article snippet: SCOT LEHIGH In the absences of leadership, US senators have to take matters into their own hands. Michael A. Cohen What sets America apart from other countries is how little we value the lives of our fellow citizens. Renée Graham Democrats want diverse and progressive representation, not just the same revolving door of old white guys. A look at the developments in law enforcement officials’ investigations. An investigation began after President Trump fired James Comey in 2017. Agents sought to determine whether Trump was knowingly working for Russia or had unwittingly fallen under Moscow’s influence. COMMENTARY | JENEE OSTERHELDT The congresswoman is not afraid of the facts or scared to speak her mind. And that frightens people across party lines. The senator from New York has hired two senior communications aides. President Trump edged closer Thursday to declaring a national emergency in an extraordinary end run around Congress to fund his long-promised border wall. Asked about Cohen’s appearance before the House Oversight Committee, Trump said that he’s “not worried about it at all.” The senator told reporters that he thanked the women ‘‘from the bottom of my heart for speaking out’’ and formally apologized to them. Hyde Park resident Timothy McCarthy, who represents District 5, says he will serve the remainder of his term. Elizabeth Warren’s scheduled visits to the first-in-the-nation primary state will include a stop at Manchester Co... Link to the full article to read more