By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators say they are prepared to change the chamber’s rules to get around the Democratic blockade of President Donald Trump’s nominees and are discussing a proposal to make it easier to confirm multiple nominees at once. Related Articles House rejects effort to censure New Jersey congresswoman over actions at … [Read more...] about Republicans are preparing to change Senate rules to speed Trump’s nominees
Mfume, Olszewski send letter urging Trump to avoid deploying troops to Baltimore
Congressmen Kweisi Mfume and Johnny Olszewski, Jr. sent a letter Wednesday to President Donald Trump, urging him to reconsider deploying federal troops to Baltimore. On Tuesday, Trump announced that he would order federal forces to fight crime in Baltimore as an obligation to “protect this country.” Mfume, representing Maryland’s 7th District, and Olszewski, representing the … [Read more...] about Mfume, Olszewski send letter urging Trump to avoid deploying troops to Baltimore
NBA moving closer to a US vs. International format for the All-Star Game
Having the U.S. versus the world is getting closer to an NBA All-Star reality. The NBA is closing in on finalizing another new format for this season’s All-Star Game, one in which three eight-man teams — two from the U.S. and one composed of international players — would square off in a round-robin tournament, a person with knowledge of the plan said Wednesday. The league’s … [Read more...] about NBA moving closer to a US vs. International format for the All-Star Game
Sisters Chloe and Shae Donnelly cherish the chance to compete — even from opposite sides
St. Mary’s senior Chloe Donnelly sprang up to hit the volleyball and her sister leapt to meet her. Only, freshman Shae Donnelly jumped from the other side of the net, in Severn maroon and white. Chloe felt she had to beat her little — albeit a head taller – sister. Saints coach Sarah Heary reported the senior passionately repeating “we have to win” before the scrimmage. Though … [Read more...] about Sisters Chloe and Shae Donnelly cherish the chance to compete — even from opposite sides
House committee releases some Justice Department files in Epstein case, but most already public
By STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday publicly posted the files it has received from the Justice Department on the sex trafficking investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, responding to mounting pressure in Congress to force more disclosure in the case. Still, the files mostly … [Read more...] about House committee releases some Justice Department files in Epstein case, but most already public