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Republicans Wake Up to an Electoral Bloodbath

'Lawyer Up': Democrats Declare War on Trump Administration

2026 Midterms Results: Democrats Win the House and Senate

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Teen Registered People to Vote as They Waited in Line at Popeyes

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 28, 2019 17 Comments

David Ledbetter, 17, used the freakout over Popeyes new sandwich as an opportunity to register people to vote. The North Carolina teen cannot vote, but he saw it as a chance to bring young people into politics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuItFD5ofKg&t=332s

Brexit Shock: Boris Johnson Moves to Suspend Parliament

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on August 28, 2019 59 Comments

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has moved to suspend the British parliament for at least a month. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has approved this request, allowing for a suspension until October 14. The decision comes as pro-EU Members of Parliament (MPs) are lobbying to prevent a possible no-deal Brexit.

Stacey Abrams Will Not Run for Georgia Senate Seat After Isakson Retires

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 28, 2019 29 Comments

Georgia Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson announced this morning he will step down at the end of 2019 due to his battle with Parkinson's disease. People on social media brought up Stacey Abrams, but she immediately shot down the idea.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHcXKPsJpjU

Investigation Launched Over 10 Suspicious Deaths, Including One Homicide, at West Virginia VA

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 28, 2019 14 Comments

Three people have told USA Today that authorities have launched an investigation into the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, due to 10 suspicious deaths. A federal medical examiner ruled one death a homicide.

Youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9OrWNup3N4 & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5HUjnOzXKU

Brazil Blasts Offer of G7 Aid for Amazon Fires, Citing Notre Dame Blaze

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 28, 2019 33 Comments

The recent G7 economic summit included exchanges between Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and French President Emmanuel Macron that was nearly as heated as the Amazon wildfires. During the summit, the G7 nations had agreed to send aid to fight the fires in the Amazon. Brazil rejected that offer, with a concise reminder about the Notre Dame blaze and European deforestation.

Iranian Refugee Warns America That Universities are Becoming Radicalized

Africana Studies Department at Oberlin College Offers Courses on Marxism

Northwestern Food Fest Cancels Event After Pro-Israel Group Registers

Member of Largest Teachers Union Says They Abandoned Education in Pursuit of Political Power

Columbia to Host Discussion of American Genocide, Colonialism, and Racial Oppression

LGBT Student Group at Florida State U. Requests $58K for Drag Shows

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqEh0Rsc3X4&t=62s

Disney Announces Ms. Marvel TV Series, The MCU’s First Muslim Superhero

Posted by Tyler Hummel on August 27, 2019 41 Comments

Disney Announces It's First Muslim Superhero Disney's soon to be released streaming service Disney+ is ramping up quickly. When the service goes live this November it's already going to be stocked with dozens of movies, the entire series backlog of The Simpsons and the newly premiere Star Wars show The Mandalorian.

Joe Walsh Implies He Lost His Radio Show Because His Audience is Pro-Trump

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on August 27, 2019 31 Comments

On Sunday, we noted that "One-term Rep. and Radio Host Joe Walsh Announces Primary Challenge to Trump." It seems that Walsh may soon be a "former" radio host. In an interview with CNN on Monday, Walsh stated he lost his radio show. He also implied it happened as a result of his #NeverTrump primary challenge to President Trump, who is very popular with Walsh's radio listeners.

https://twitter.com/BoKnowsNews/status/1165056968421249024

Democratic Frontrunner Joe Biden Falls in Recent Poll. Can He Get Up?

Posted by Stacey Matthews on August 27, 2019 8 Comments

When last we left you, Joe Biden added two more flubs to his ever-growing gaffe list. Along with that were heightened concerns being expressed by Democrats that Biden may no longer be cut out for the rough and tumble of the campaign trail. Questions have popped up over the last few weeks about Biden's age, mental acuity, and toughness. Now comes the news that will be even more unwelcomed by his campaign. A new poll released Monday by Monmouth shows a significant drop in his numbers, putting him in a three-way tie:

Report: Ilhan Omar is a Home Wrecker Says Jilted Spouse of Political Consultant

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 27, 2019 31 Comments

The New York Post reported Tuesday afternoon that a woman filing for divorce claimed Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) stole her husband. According to Dr. Beth Jordan Mynett, her husband Tim Mynett told her in April of his affair with the congresswoman. He also "made a 'shocking declaration of love'" for her.

Warren Swipes at Hillary, Claims She’ll Best Trump on the Debate Stage

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on August 27, 2019 46 Comments

Everything about this is hilarious -- from Warren's claims to Hillary's recounting of her debates with Trump.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl_v0yaPGyU

New York Times Newsroom Infested With Bed Bugs

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 27, 2019 32 Comments

There are reports that evolutionary perfected blood-sucking creatures have infested The New York Times building. No, I am not talking about its questionably accurate "reporters." It seems the newsroom of the nation's "paper of record" is infested with bed bugs.

Multiple Times staffers shared the news on social media Monday: The famed newsroom has an infestation of bed bugs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwcCvOwtp-I

EU Demands UK Must Pay $48Bn ‘Divorce Bill’ Even After No-Deal Brexit

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on August 27, 2019 62 Comments

The European Union expects the United Kingdom to pay a £39 billion ($48 billion) 'divorce bill' even in the case of a no-deal Brexit. The refusal to pay the amount could hurt the UK's prospects of entering into a trade agreement with the remaining 27 member state of the bloc. The UK is set to leave the EU on October 31.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1AXlmkhBbI

A world bacon shortage? ‘Pig Ebola’ slams Asian Big Pork industry, leading to inflation fears

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 26, 2019 25 Comments

The world is looking at a potential shortage of bacon and other pork products as African Swine Fever, nicknamed 'Pig Ebola', has spread through Asia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSiJGU_03LA

Records Indicate More Republican Women Than Ever Plan to Run for Office

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 26, 2019 29 Comments

Patti Russo, the woman in charge of the prestigious Women's Campaign School at Yale University, told NBC News that the majority of calls she has received in the last year came from Republic women. Russo explained the school collected "triple the number of applications from Republicans" because these women are "tired of being quiet, and they know they have a lot to give."

Investigation: Radical ‘American Muslims for Palestine’ a Key Connector of Anti-Israel Groups

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 26, 2019 10 Comments

American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) has emerged as one of the most radical and controversial anti-Israel groups, with a far reach into campuses and anti-Zionist organizations. We have covered the role of AMP in numerous posts dating back several years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSxPvGasius

Posters Looking for a “Missing” de Blasio Plastered Around NYC

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on August 26, 2019 8 Comments

Have you seen this man? Posters seeking information on New York City's missing Mayor de Blasio, who has been busy campaigning for president, have popped up around midtown NYC.