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Alec Baldwin Savages Donald Trump in SNL ‘Press Conference’ Cold Open: WATCH
Donald Trump's press conference earlier this week was so insane it was essentially a preview for what we knew would arrive on SNL last night. And it … [Read more...] about Alec Baldwin Savages Donald Trump in SNL ‘Press Conference’ Cold Open: WATCH
Seth Meyers: Trump’s Insane Press Conference was ‘What You See in Authoritarian Regimes’ – WATCH
Seth Meyers turned his attention to Trump's insane press conference earlier this week which he rightly notes was "the kind of thing you see in … [Read more...] about Seth Meyers: Trump’s Insane Press Conference was ‘What You See in Authoritarian Regimes’ – WATCH
CIA Director Nominee Mike Pompeo Vows to Treat LGBT Equally Despite Anti-Gay Votes and Views: WATCH
At a confirmation hearing today, Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) asked Trump's CIA Director nominee Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) to commit to treating LGBT … [Read more...] about CIA Director Nominee Mike Pompeo Vows to Treat LGBT Equally Despite Anti-Gay Votes and Views: WATCH
Rachel Maddow: Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson as Sec’y of State is $500 Billion Gift to Putin and Himself
Rachel Maddow reminded us again last night why Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson is gunning to be Secretary of State and how rich his confirmation will make … [Read more...] about Rachel Maddow: Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson as Sec’y of State is $500 Billion Gift to Putin and Himself
Moscow’s Long History of Gathering ‘Kompromat’
Moscow has a long tradition of gathering and using compromising material. It’s so common it even has a special name: kompromat. “Kompromat,” … [Read more...] about Moscow’s Long History of Gathering ‘Kompromat’
Donald Trump Holds First Press Conference in 6 Months: WATCH LIVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV27p_IGSAU Donald Trump holds his first press conference in six months on Wednesday at 11 am ET. Open this post … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Holds First Press Conference in 6 Months: WATCH LIVE
AG Nominee Jeff Sessions’s Testimony Shows He’s Unchanged in Hostility to LGBT Rights, Protections: WATCH
Several times during his confirmation hearings today, anti-LGBT discrimination and LGBT rights were up for discussion. In Sessions' opening … [Read more...] about AG Nominee Jeff Sessions’s Testimony Shows He’s Unchanged in Hostility to LGBT Rights, Protections: WATCH
Protesters Dressed as KKK Members Disrupt Jeff Sessions Confirmation Hearing Before It Begins
Two protesters dressed as KKK members disrupted the Senate confirmation hearing for Trump Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions before it began, … [Read more...] about Protesters Dressed as KKK Members Disrupt Jeff Sessions Confirmation Hearing Before It Begins
Matthew Shepard’s Mom Judy Rips Trump AG Pick Jeff Sessions for Opposing Hate Crimes Legislation
Trump's Attorney General Jeff Sessions goes before the US Senate today for confirmation hearings at 9:30 am (watch it LIVE here). Sessions is among … [Read more...] about Matthew Shepard’s Mom Judy Rips Trump AG Pick Jeff Sessions for Opposing Hate Crimes Legislation