Trump critics on social media were stunned Thursday night when comments that the president’s pick for Alabama’s Senate race, Roy Moore, made about slavery in September resurfaced online. At a rally in Florence, Alabama, Moore told an African-American audience member that the last time America was “great” was when slavery was legal. “I think it Read more about Trump-Endorsed Roy Moore Condemned for Reminiscing Fondly About 'Great' Era of US Slavery[…]

Full results from qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi, round 10 of the 2020 Formula 1 season. 2020 Russian Grand Prix – Qualifying results Pos Driver Team Q1 Q2 Q3 1 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:32.983s 1:32.835s 1:31.304s 2 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:33.630s 1:33.157s 1:31.867s 3 Valtteri Bottas Mercedes 1:32.656s 1:32.405s 1:31.956s 4 Read more about 2020 Russian Grand Prix – Qualifying results[…]

Sen. Dean HellerDean Arthur HellerOn The Trail: Democrats plan to hammer Trump on Social Security, Medicare Lobbying World Democrats spend big to put Senate in play MORE’s (R-Nev.) Republican primary opponent Danny Tarkanian launched an attack against the incumbent senator that focuses on his ties to first daughter Ivanka TrumpIvana (Ivanka) Marie TrumpTom Cotton defends Read more about Heller opponent attacks him on ties to Ivanka Trump[…]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) reportedly says in a Monday fundraising email that Democrats’ early voting figures in the state should “shock every conservative to their core.” Going against the general norm in Texas, more Democrats in Texas have turned out to vote in 2018 primaries so far than Republicans. Abbott sent an email to Read more about Texas governor warns of Dems' strong early voting[…]

Texas Sen. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote The Hill’s Morning Report – Trump’s public standing sags after Floyd protests GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police MORE (R) on Wednesday said he “absolutely” is taking the race for his Senate seat against Democratic challenger Beto Read more about Cruz on O’Rourke challenge: ‘We absolutely take the race seriously’[…]

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course Read more about Warren: 'I'm not running for president'[…]

Rights groups applauded Saudi Arabia’s announcement on Tuesday that it will allow women to drive beginning next June, after decades of criticism from other countries and campaigning by Saudi women. CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin, who wrote the book Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection last year, highlighted the sacrifices made by women who Read more about After 27 Years of Determined Protest, Saudi Women Win the Right to Drive[…]

A coalition of thousands flooded Washington, D.C.’s streets on Saturday with one goal: “to create a just and equitable future for communities of color and others harmed by white supremacy, so that we may all thrive together.” The coalition declares on its website that the March for Racial Justice “is a black and indigenous led Read more about Coalition Marches on Washington to Demand Justice for People of Color[…]

Fellow journalists, free speech defenders, and racial justice advocates are jumping to the defense of sports anchor Jemele Hill on Tuesday, after she was suspended for two weeks for “a second violation” of ESPN’s social media policy. Hill posted a series of tweets about Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ demand that his players stand for Read more about ESPN Denounced for 'Despicable Attempt to Silence' Journalist Jemele Hill[…]

Receiving great applause from climate advocates, Paris officials announced a new goal on Thursday to ban gas-powered cars from its streets by 2030. The proposal would accelerate existing efforts to reduce air pollution in the city after French President Emmanuel Macron promised to ban the sale of vehicles with combustion engines by 2040. Under the Read more about To Great Applause, Paris Announces Combustion Engine Ban by 2030[…]