Gun-controlled Chicago already has yielded more than 1,000 shooting victims as of April 27 of this year alone.
Roman Polanski Set for Return to Cannes with ‘Based on a True Story’
Roman Polanski’s latest film has been added to this year’s lineup at the Cannes Film Festival, marking the first time since 2013 that the exiled director’s work will be presented at the festival.
Warren: I’m ‘Troubled’ by Obama Getting $400K from Wall Street
During an interview on SiriusXM 102 Radio Andy’s program “Alter Family Politics” on Thursday, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) said she was “troubled” by President Obama accepting a $400,000 for an upcoming speech to Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald. Warren said, “I was troubled by that. One of the things I talk about in the book is the influence of money. I describe it as a snake that slithers through Washington, and that it shows up in so many different ways here in Washington. People understand that — the money that goes into campaign contributions. And when I say ‘understand,’ I don’t mean they think it’s okay, but at least people see it. The money that goes into hiring lobbyists.” She continued, “But it’s also the money that goes into bought-and-paid-for experts, the money that goes into think tanks that have theses shadowy funders, and the think tanks always come up with the things the shadowy funders want them to come up with. Even advertising how — I talk about the studies that show that when an industry takes out ads, it changes the news coverage. I even talk about the United States Supreme Court and how much more pro-corporate it is becoming
Sen Perdue on Trump’s First 100 Days: Consumer Confidence Is the Highest It’s Been in 20 Years
Wednesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” while discussing President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) heralded Trump’s leadership, noting, “Consumer confidence is actually up, it’s the highest it’s been in 20 years. CEO confidence is up.” Perdue said,”When he was a candidate, he said job one would get the economy going and he is trying to move in that direction. The regulatory work that has been done so far is encouraging. I like this tax conversation. I give Paul Ryan and Kevin Brady a lot of credit for starting this dialogue this year. I am hopeful that we will get there, but I am encouraged by the tax plan that came out last night. I’m looking forward to having that debate over there. I am excited we are talking about things that are pro-growth.” He added, “When I go home people are so frustrated with the gridlock. I just think that’s the first thing we have to come to grips with. And the second is that we see the world here in Washington – these politicians that have been here for so long don’t see it the same way as the rest of the world. They
New Sheriff in Town: The First 100 Days at the Sessions DOJ
Under the leadership of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the first 100 days at the Department of Justice have seen perhaps the most straightforward and earnest efforts to bring the promises of the Trump movement to fruition.
China Bans Dozens of Islamic Names in Muslim Xinjiang: ‘Jihad,’ ‘Saddam,’ ‘Muhammad’
The government of China has drafted a list of “overly religious” names banned in western Xinjiang province, home to the nation’s Uighur Muslim ethnic minority. The list includes names such as “Muhammad,” “Jihad,” and “Imam.”
Facebook Working on Brain-Computer Interface to Translate Thoughts to Text
Facebook’s Building 8 “moon shot” division is developing a direct brain-to-computer interface, allowing users to type words with their mind.
Mark Levin: ‘Why Aren’t the First 100 Days a Measuring Stick for Congress?’
Radio host, author, and constitutional scholar Mark Levin said on his syndicated show on Tuesday that the same 100-day measurement of leadership being applied to President Donald Trump should also be used for Congress.
Another Facebook Live Death: Man Films Suicide Following Breakup
An Alabama man livestreamed his suicide on Facebook Live following a relationship breakup this week.
Another Facebook Live Death: Man Films Suicide Following Breakup
An Alabama man livestreamed his suicide on Facebook Live following a relationship breakup this week.