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Left slams Sen. Hawley for saying 'cosmopolitan'

Left slams Sen. Hawley for saying 'cosmopolitan' Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley speaks out against criticism of his speech on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

Trump blasts decision to let aide accompany Mueller to testimony: 'VERY UNFAIR'

Trump blasts decision to let aide accompany Mueller to testimony: 'VERY UNFAIR' President Trump on Tuesday blasted the House Judiciary Committee's decision to let former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s top aide on the Russia investigation accompany him during his testimony before House lawmakers on Wednesday.

Trump’s Mideast envoy blasts UN Security Council over peace process

Trump’s Mideast envoy blasts UN Security Council over peace process President Trump’s Middle East envoy lashed out Tuesday at the United Nations Security Council over its handling of peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians, taking aim at what he called “the constant drumbeat of tired rhetoric that is designed to prevent progress and bypass direct negotiations. It is time to retire that rhetoric.”

GOP Senate challenger ties Democratic incumbent Shaheen to AOC

GOP Senate challenger ties Democratic incumbent Shaheen to AOC A Republican candidate hoping to unseat Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen next year in the Granite State tied the two-term incumbent to progressive firebrand freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and railed against the senator for failing to vote against the Green New Deal.

Gidley: No matter how badly Democrats want Mueller's testimony to be different, it's going to be the same

Gidley: No matter how badly Democrats want Mueller's testimony to be different, it's going to be the same White House principal deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley weighs in on expectations for Robert Mueller's upcoming hearing in front of Congress.

Police remove passenger from American Airlines flight after allegedly handcuffing him to wheelchair

Police remove passenger from American Airlines flight after allegedly handcuffing him to wheelchair A passenger was apparently handcuffed to a wheelchair and was removed from a plane at Dallas Airport.

Justice Department opens probe into digital firms

Justice Department opens probe into digital firms DOJ investigating whether search, social media and some online retailers engage in anti-competitive practices; Kristin Fisher reports from Washington.

Scans show changes to brains of Havana U.S. embassy workers who reported illness

Advanced brain scans of U.S. Embassy employees who reported falling ill while serving in Havana revealed significant differences from a control group, according to a new study published on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OphVm2

Court orders Canada's elections chief to reconsider changing date of federal vote

A judge said on Tuesday that Canada's chief electoral officer (CEO) must reconsider the Oct. 21 date for the federal election because it coincides with a Jewish holiday, according to a copy of the ruling. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2M4OVxc

SFGATE: The story behind the 'T' sign Giants players have been flashing

The story behind the 'T' sign Giants players have been flashing Published on July 23, 2019 at 09:29PM by Mike Moffitt, SFGATE Remember Barry Bonds' signature two-finger, point-to-the-sky gesture that always followed one of his mammoth home runs? Well, the Giants are flashing signs again after big hits, which have come in bunches during their torrid July winning streak.

SFGATE: Giants outfielder plays Super Smash Bros on scoreboard

Giants outfielder plays Super Smash Bros on scoreboard Published on July 23, 2019 at 05:18AM by Grant Marek, SFGATE San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson was again held out of the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Cubs, after sitting Sunday with back issues. He certainly made the most of his time on the shelf, though.

SFGATE: A look back at MadBum's most insane anecdotes

A look back at MadBum's most insane anecdotes Published on July 24, 2019 at 04:50AM by Grant Marek, SFGATE Flip through the slideshow above for a look back at the most insane MadBum anecdotes in his 11-year Giants career. Trade speculation has been swirling around Madison Bumgarner for weeks now. And while the Giants' ace was expected to bring in quite the haul in a likely sellers market, San Francisco suddenly being thrust into the wildcard race has, well, complicated things. Bumgarner reports have ranged from the Giants already tried to trade him to they definitely didn't already try to trade him to it's impossible to say if he'll be traded to there's no way the Giants can trade him . If the Giants do deal the former World Series MVP, Tuesday's 6:45 p.m. game against the Cubs would most likely be his final start in a San Francisco uniform. MORE GIANTS:   Alex Dickerson plays Super Smash Bros on Oracle Park's $10 million scoreboard Which would

Environmental protesters glue themselves to tunnels under Capitol

Environmental protesters glue themselves to tunnels under Capitol Environmental protesters caused a ruckus Tuesday after gluing themselves to two doorways connecting the Cannon Building to the U.S. Capitol in a bid to stop members of Congress from an evening vote.

Gaetz: We want to know when the realization of no Russian collusion occurred

Gaetz: We want to know when the realization of no Russian collusion occurred House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Matt Gaetz on what he expects from Robert Mueller's congressional hearing.

Rep. Swalwell on Mueller requesting for deputy to join him at congressional hearing

Rep. Swalwell on Mueller requesting for deputy to join him at congressional hearing House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Eric Swalwell shares his expectations from Robert Mueller's testimony on Capitol Hill.

Environmental activists super glue themselves to door to block lawmakers

Environmental activists super glue themselves to door to block lawmakers Climate protesters attempt to block lawmakers from getting to Capitol Hill for a vote by gluing themselves to the doors.

DOJ opens sweeping antitrust review of big tech giants, saying they may work against consumers

DOJ opens sweeping antitrust review of big tech giants, saying they may work against consumers In a shot across the bow of online titans like Facebook, Google, and Amazon, the U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday it has opened a wide-ranging antitrust investigation of big technology companies and whether their online platforms have hurt competition, suppressed innovation or otherwise harmed consumers.

Mark Esper officially sworn in as defense secretary

Mark Esper officially sworn in as defense secretary Former Army Secretary Mark Esper is now the new defense secretary, ending the longest period the Pentagon has gone without a confirmed leader in its history.

Joe Biden wants to scrap crime law he helped write

Joe Biden wants to scrap crime law he helped write Democratic presidential frontrunner's proposal new proposal represents an evolution for a champion of the 1994 crime bill; Peter Doocy reports.

New budget and deficit deal a tough sell for some Republicans

New budget and deficit deal a tough sell for some Republicans Some conservatives are warning that the new budget and debt deal between the administration and House leaders will continue unsustainable spending practices; chief congressional correspondent Mike Emanuel reports.

President Trump focuses on immigration ahead of Mueller hearings

President Trump focuses on immigration ahead of Mueller hearings Trump administration announces new take on old deportation law; chief White House correspondent John Roberts reports.