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September 17, 2020

Second Parkland officer reinstated on technicality after dismissal: report

September 16, 2020

Lindsey Graham announces Comey's 'day of reckoning' before Senate, says Mueller 'declined'

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., announced Wednesday that former FBI Director James Comey has agreed to testify on his own volition before the panel in regard to "Crossfire Hurricane" -- the counterintelligence investigation into potential connections between the 2016 Trump campaign and the Russian government.

September 16, 2020

Ex-Cowboy Dez Bryant blasts Mike Ditka for national anthem comments: 'entitled at its finest'

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant blasted legendary NFL coach Mike Ditka on social media Tuesday after he said that players who protested the national anthem should “go to another country” and play.

September 16, 2020

Romney slams Burisma, Hunter Biden probe as 'political exercise'

Sen. Mitt Romney on Wednesday slammed the Senate Homeland Security Committee’s investigation into Hunter Biden’s role on the board of Ukrainian natural gas firm Burisma Holdings, saying it is “not the legitimate role of government” to work to “damage political opponents.”

September 16, 2020

Senate Homeland Security Committee authorizes subpoenas for testimony from Obama officials as part of Russia probe

The Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday voted to authorize subpoenas for former CIA Director John Brennan, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former FBI Director James Comey, and other Obama administration officials as part of its broad review into the origins of the Russia investigation.

September 15, 2020

Trump campaign ad used stock photo of Russian fighter jets: report

A fundraising ad for President Trump’s reelection campaign reportedly used a stock photo featuring Russian fighter jets and weapons, as part of a call to “support our troops."

September 15, 2020

Jon Stewart back in Washington in new fight for veterans looking for burn pit relief

Over a year after helping 9/11 first responders receive access to a crucial compensation fund, the comedian and advocate has turned his focus toward helping the nearly 200,000 veterans who've said their health was compromised by their exposure to burn pits while serving overseas.

September 14, 2020

Steelers players stand for national anthem, hold banner before game vs. Giants

Pittsburgh Steelers players stood for the national anthem ahead of their game against the New York Giants on Monday night and had a message for the fans watching at home.

September 14, 2020

Eric Reid describes NFL's social justice push as 'PR for the current business climate'

Eric Reid piled onto the criticism of the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, a day after his former teammate Colin Kaepernick blasted the league for its recent social justice push.

September 14, 2020

Dontari Poe becomes first Cowboys player to kneel during national anthem

Dontari Poe was the lone Dallas Cowboys player to kneel during the national anthem before his game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night to open up the 2020 season.