Category: Nation

Shirley MacLaine and Amanda Seyfried reveal whether they want their obituaries to say

It's been more than 30 years since Shirley MacLaine won an Oscar for her role in "Terms of Endearment." Now she's starring alongside Amanda Seyfried in "The Last Word." FOX 4's Russ Simmons chats with the two about whether they'd really leave their obituary to chance. Fun fact Seyfried fell in love with her "The Last Word" co-star Thomas Sadoski

Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer opposes Supreme Court nominee & vows filibuster

WASHINGTON — The top Senate Democrat said Thursday he will oppose President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee and lead a filibuster of the choice, setting up a politically charged showdown with Republicans with far-reaching implications for future judicial nominees. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer criticized Judge Neil Gorsuch, saying he “almost instinctively favors the powerful over the weak” and would

Tuesday TEMS: Andrew Malcolm, Rep. Francis Rooney, Craig Shirley

Today on The Ed Morrissey Show (4 pm ET), we have another great lineup for the news of the day! The show will be streamed on Hot Air’s Facebook page and embedded here and on the show page for those who are not on Facebook. (If it’s muted, right-click the video and choose Unmute.) Join us as we welcome: Andrew

LIVE STREAM: Gorsuch Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing, Day 2

Judge Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing enters its second day today, March 21. The first day of the hearing consisted mostly of opening statements from Gorsuch and the 20 Senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Today’s hearing will begin Gorsuch’s testimony and questioning from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Today’s hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m Eastern, although some places

A Florida State Attorney is defying Rick Scott over a death penalty case

Things are getting ugly in Florida and it’s once again because of the ongoing debate over their capital punishment laws. But the current situation has less to do with the defendant in one of these cases than with the state attorney. Aramis Ayala was assigned the case of Markeith Loyd not long after being sworn into office and soon announced

Gorsuch: Roe v Wade is “a precedent of the Supreme Court”

“I don’t believe in litmus tests,” Neil Gorsuch declared at the beginning of his second day in the hotseat at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Committee chair Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) had asked whether Gorsuch had to make promises about specific outcomes to get his nomination to the Supreme Court. Not only did Gorsuch deny that any

Republicans at odds over how to overhaul Medicaid

WASHINGTON — The House Republican health care bill has competition from another GOP group, governors with their own proposal on how to overhaul Medicaid for low-income people. They’re hoping Republican senators will find their ideas more persuasive. It’s a gradual approach, with additional options for states. It’s likely to involve more federal spending than the House bill, but also keep

Hiker Finds Human Remains Near Moraga Creek

MORAGA (AP) — Authorities say a hiker found human remains near a creek in a secluded area close to the border between the cities of Moraga and Lafayette. The East Bay Times reports Moraga police say the remains were found in a spot only accessible by foot or by a 4-wheel drive vehicle. The hiker led investigators from the Moraga

Soccer team signs goalkeeper who murdered ex-girlfriend, fed her to dogs

Watch Video After serving seven years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend and feeding her to dogs, Brazilian goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes de Souza is controversially back in the game, signed by Brazilian club Boa Esporte for two years. Fans and sponsors of the Brazilian second-division team quickly denounced the move but so far Boa Esporte isn’t backing down. In a

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