U.S. Sen. Susan Collins isn’t exactly wowed by the Texas congressman “that challenged me to a duel.” Caught on a hot microphone talking Tuesday with U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., the Maine Republican called Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, huge and unattractive. According to a recording posted by The Hill, Reed told Collins “Trust me, you know […]
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Social Security projects biggest payment increase in years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Good news for seniors: Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security are projected to receive their biggest payment increase in years this January. Bad news for seniors: It’s just a 2.2 percent increase, or about $28 a month for the average recipient. The trustees who oversee Social Security and Medicare released […]
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Housing stipend for Congress? Here's a better way
Does anyone pity the poor congressman? He spends much of his life on the road, eating rubber chicken or repugnant local specialties, in between making a few speeches and shaking a whole lot of hands. And when he comes off the road, he generally does not go home to whatever fair district where he once […]
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No tapes: Trump says he didn't record meetings with Comey
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday he “did not make” and doesn’t have any recordings of his private conversations with ousted FBI Director James Comey, speaking up on Twitter after a month-long guessing game that began with him delivering an ominous warning and ended with his administration ensnared in more scandal. “With all […]
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In spite of tweet, lawyer says Donald Trump not under investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — A member of the president’s outside legal team says Donald Trump is not under federal investigation, days after Trump appeared to confirm he was with a tweet about being the target of a “witch hunt.” Appearing on a series of morning news programs, attorney Jay Sekulow repeatedly stressed Sunday that “the president […]
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Donald Trump’s cabinet members heap praise on president at meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Great president or greatest? That appeared to be the question at President Donald Trump’s first meeting of his full Cabinet on Monday, as top aides took turns piling praise on the boss. After Trump extolled the achievements of his young administration, asserting that he had accomplished more than any president in his […]
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Celtics power past Wizards in Game 7, 115-105
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) dunks over Washington Wizards guard Bojan Bogdanovic during the fourth quarter of Game 7 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Monday, May 15, 2017, in BostonFans congratulate Boston Celtics center Kelly Olynyk after Game 7 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series on Monday, May 15, 2017, in […]
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Wall’s late trey leads Wizards past Celtics 92-91, forces Game 7
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, left, pushes against Washington Wizards guard John Wall during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. WASHINGTON — John Wall hit a 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left for the go-ahead basket, then hopped atop the scorer’s table and […]
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Isaiah Thomas lobbies for calls with Celtics-Wizards series tied
Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) passes the ball against Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) during the first half of Game 4 of a second-round NBA playoff series on Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Washington. WASHINGTON — Isaiah Thomas feels as though he was shut down by the Washington Wizards and the referees in […]
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Transition-oriented Wizards getting physical in postseason
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) fights for a loose ball against Boston Celtics players during Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoff series Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Washington. WASHINGTON — One game into the playoffs, Paul Millsap said his Atlanta Hawks were playing basketball while the Washington Wizards were “playing MMA.” One game […]