Fired CNN anchor Chris Cuomo said he’s dropping his SiriusXM radio show, a decision that followed a sexual harassment allegation… Continue Reading
Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial: ‘There was no hoax’
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett denied Monday that he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself in downtown Chicago, testifying at his trial that “there was no hoax.”… Continue Reading
Bob Dole to lie in state at Capitol as nation honors senator
Sen. Bob Dole’s casket will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran who served in Congress for 36 years.… Continue Reading
Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting maps
The Justice Department sued Texas over new redistricting maps Monday, saying the plans discriminate against the very Black and Latino voters who have fueled the state’s population boom… Continue Reading
US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
The U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing t o protest Chinese human rights abuses, the White House confirmed Monday, a move that China has vowed to greet with “firm countermeasures.”… Continue Reading
Trump-backed Perdue challenges Kemp in Georgia GOP primary
Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue will challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for governor, he announced Monday, setting up a bitter 2022 Republican primary fight while Democrat Stacey Abrams is likely to await the winner.… Continue Reading
NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers
All private employers in New York City will have to require their workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the mayor announced Monday, imposing one of the most aggressive vaccine rules in the nation.… Continue Reading
O’Connor and Company 12.06.21: Trevor Matich, Joe diGenova, Newt Gingrich, Cam Edwards, Julie Gunlock
Bob Dole, who overcame severe WWII wounds to lead Senate GOP and run for president, dies at 98
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, has died. He was 98. His wife, Elizabeth Dole, posted the announcement Sunday on Twitter. Dole announced…… Continue Reading
Both sides planning for new state-by-state abortion fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Supreme Court court weighs the future of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, a resurgent anti-abortion movement is looking to press its advantage in state-by-state battles while abortion-rights supporters prepare to play defense. Both sides seem to be operating on the assumption that a court reshaped by former President…… Continue Reading
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