WASHINGTON—Arizona Rep. Trent Franks praised President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Friday, calling it “right and just” for Arpaio and his family.
Month: August 2017
AP’s Pace: Sometimes Members of the Media ‘Do Ourselves a Disservice by Making Ourselves the Story’
On Friday’s broadcast of PBS’ “Washington Week,” Associated Press Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace argued that sometimes members of the press hurt themselves by becoming the story, it’s dangerous for democracy if people don’t trust independent news sources, and President Trump has a deliberate strategy to undermine the media. Pace said that Trump’s attacks on the media have hit a new level. She added, “We in the media don’t have a lot of friends. And sometimes we do ourselves a disservice by making ourselves the story here, instead of emphasizing the role that we play in our democracy and the important function that we have in our politics.” She continued, “I do think that if the public doesn’t trust what they hear from independent news sources, that puts our democracy in a really precarious position. And I do think this is very strategic on the president’s part. I have said this before. I think this is as much a part of his agenda as the wall and Obamacare and tax reform, is undermining the media so that when there are negative stories about him out there, when there is really important reporting that is done, he can turn to his
‘Leaked’ Memo from Charlottesville Mayor Blames City Manager
A nine-page internal memo written on Wednesday by Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer on the city’s preparations for the August 12 Emancipation Park rally that erupted into violence was “leaked” to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, where it formed the basis …
PHOTOS: Residents Look at Damage in Texas Coastal Cities
Police officers and emergency responders have taken to the streets to keep the peace and help residents who begin to assess the damage left by Hurricane Harvey.
Chicago Group Pleads for Immigrants to Fill Jobs as Black Youth Remain Out of Work
A think tank in Chicago, Illinois is pleading for more immigration to fill jobs in the cities hospitality industry while African-American youth in the inner-city remains higher than most other cities.
Right-Wing ‘Freedom Rally’ Canceled over Safety Concerns, Rhetoric from Democrats and Media
Organizers of the far-right “Patriot Prayer” group have canceled their planned and authorized “Freedom Rally” in San Francisco’s Crissy Field Beach scheduled for Saturday due to safety concerns.
Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Conor McGregor’s Fans
Conor McGregor can’t lose. But Conor McGregor can’t win.
Cal Legislature Wants to Tax Drinking Water for First Time in History
The California Legislature is moving for the first time in history to tax every residence and business about a dollar month for drinking water to generate $2 billion over the next 15 years to supposedly clean up contaminated ground water.
Watch: Hurricane Winds Pummel Texas Coastal City
As authorities and local residents braced for the arrival of Hurricane Harvey, extremely strong winds began shaking this coastal city. Police officers stopped their patrolling operation and been moved to secure facilities as the storm winds increased.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Punching Black Trump Supporter, Then Boasting on Twitter
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after footage emerged appearing to show him punching a black President Trump supporter at an America First rally in Laguna Beach, California.