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Pelosi on Trump insults: ‘I’m done with him’ – CNN

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

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Helicopter pilot who crashed atop Manhattan high-rise not licensed for foul-weather flying: report – Fox News

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Video NTSB hopes to recover some flight data from fatal helicopter crash in Manhattan Authorities expect the investigation into the cause of the crash will take 18-24 months; Bryan Llenas reports from New York City. The helicopter pilot who died when his craft crash-landed atop a New York City high-rise on Monday was not licensed to be in the air during bad weather, officials said. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require…

Jon Stewart Slams Lawmakers For Not Attending 9/11 Victims Hearing – NPR

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Jon Stewart testifies during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the reauthorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Zach Gibson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Zach Gibson/Getty Images Jon Stewart testifies during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the reauthorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Zach Gibson/Getty Images Updated at 3:11 p.m. EST Comedian Jon Stewart slammed representatives on Tuesday at a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on…

Donald Trump Jr. to appear for second Senate Intelligence Committee interview Wednesday – The Washington Post

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Karoun Demirjian Carol D. Leonnig June 11 at 3:36 PM Donald Trump Jr. will return to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a second closed-door interview with members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, according to people familiar with the plans, as part of a deal he struck with leaders last month after the panel issued a subpoena for his testimony. Under the terms of that deal, the president’s oldest son is…

Read: Joe Biden’s remarks as prepared for delivery in Iowa – CNN

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

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More China tariffs could push the US into a ‘Trump recession,’ consumer tech group CEO says – CNBC

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Beyond Meat is launching a ‘meatier’ version of its plant-based… The new formula, which more closely mimics the texture of beef, comes as Tyson Foods and Nestle prepare to launch their own plant-based meats. Food & Beverageread more

CNN’s Jim Acosta suggests that he was ‘thrust’ into the spotlight during Trump era – Fox News

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Video Fox News Flash top headlines for June 10 Fox News Flash top headlines for June 10 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com CNN Chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta dismissed the idea that he seeks out the spotlight during the Trump presidency but rather he and other journalists were “thrust” into an “unprecedented situation.” Promoting his new book “The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell…

Five NBC and MSNBC stars will moderate first Democratic debate – POLITICO

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

The upcoming presidential debate will air during prime-time on NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo, with up to 10 candidates appearing each of two nights. | Drew Angerer/Getty Images Media By MICHAEL CALDERONE 06/11/2019 09:00 AM EDT Five NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo stars will put questions to 20 Democratic presidential hopefuls later this month at the first 2020 primary debate. The network announced Tuesday “NBC Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt, “Today” co-anchor…

Trump Says Mexico Tariffs Worked, Emboldening Trade Fight With China – The New York Times

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Some said Mr. Trump’s threats toward Mexico, a close American ally, could send a message that trade wars are winnable and that the president will not back down against China. “It’s obvious that on a long-term perspective, President Trump is willing to effectively weaponize tariffs,” said Wen Lu, a rates strategist at TD Securities. “I think he’s almost using this as a political message to reinforce his stance against China.”…

Roger Stone calls fellow Watergate figure’s congressional testimony ‘clickbait’ – ABC News

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Decades before Roger Stone, the longtime adviser to President Donald Trump, became embroiled in special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe into Russian election meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, he was a part of an investigation into possible obstruction of justice committed by a different commander-in-chief: President Richard Nixon. Stone — a Nixon enthusiast known for a tattoo of the former president’s face on his back — took a swipe…

Bill Maher: Dems shouldn’t be ‘pecking’ at Biden if he’s the only one who can beat Trump – Fox News

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Video Fox News Flash top headlines for June 11 Fox News Flash top headlines for June 11 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com “Real Time” host Bill Maher warned Democrats on Monday not to “peck” former Vice President Joe Biden if he’s the only 2020 candidate who can defeat President Trump. During his appearance on “Cuomo Prime Time,” Maher expressed concerns that the Democratic Party has not learn…

Anti-Trump GOP congressman Justin Amash quits House Freedom Caucus – Washington Examiner

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Rep. Justin Amash revealed on Monday he has left the conservative House Freedom Caucus. “I have the highest regard for them, and they’re my close friends,” the Michigan Republican told CNN. “I didn’t want to be a further distraction for the group.” Amash said he had not attended a caucus meeting in months and only had gone to Monday’s meeting before House votes to inform them of his departure. “It…

North Korea: Hundreds of public execution sites identified, says report – BBC News

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Defectors and rights groups say execution is used to instil public fear in North Korea A South Korean NGO says it has identified 318 sites in North Korea that have been used by the government to carry out public executions. The Transitional Justice Working Group interviewed 610 North Korean defectors over four years for its report. It documented decades of killings, for offences ranging…

Footage shows migrants walking around border wall to enter US – Fox News

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Video CBP releases video showing 134 migrants walking around an unfinished border fence Around ten migrants needed medical treatment; Griff Jenkins reports. New footage released by Customs and Border Protection shows a group of more than 130 migrants entering the U.S. by simply walking around a section of border wall in Arizona — in the latest incident prompting calls to curb the historic surge in illegal immigration. The video, which could…

Helicopter pilot killed in New York City crash is former volunteer fire chief, department officials say – Fox News

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Video Helicopter crash lands on roof of NYC high rise NTSB to investigate scene of the crash; Bryan Llenas reports from New York City. NEW YORK CITY – The helicopter pilot killed in Monday’s crash in New York City has been identified as a former volunteer fire chief and a “dedicated, highly professional and extremely well trained firefighter,” as well as a skilled pilot. Tim McCormack died Monday after he made a…

Southern Baptist Convention grapples with sex abuse, women in leadership ahead of annual meeting – Fox News

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

SBC President J.D. Greear, who will address the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting June 11-12, called Baptist associations “a valuable partner in cooperation.” (Baptist Press/Bill Bangham) The Southern Baptist Convention, the annual meeting for the largest protestant denomination in the United States, kicks off this week in Birmingham, Ala., 40 years after the “Conservative Resurgence,” when the SBC flipped from liberal leadership to conservatives leading the way. With membership dipping below 15…

Alabama governor signs chemical castration bill into law – CNN

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

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Rep. Justin Amash, lone-wolf GOP Trump critic, leaves House Freedom Caucus – The Washington Post

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Mike DeBonis June 10 at 10:32 PM Rep. Justin Amash, the only Republican member of Congress to have accused President Trump of impeachable acts, stepped down Monday from the conservative House Freedom Caucus — a group he helped found more than four years ago. Amash’s resignation comes about three weeks after he posted a series of tweets contending that special counsel Robert S. Mueller III documented “impeachable conduct” in his…

New Yorkers thought about 9/11 when they first heard about the helicopter crash – CNN

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

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