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
Orioles speed up top prospect’s big league journey with surprising promotion
Enrique Bradfield Jr. is one of the fastest prospects in the Baltimore Orioles' system. Now, he's becoming one of the fastest risers after his latest promotion. … [Read more...] about Orioles speed up top prospect’s big league journey with surprising promotion
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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