A member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir says she has resigned from the famed group over its decision to perform at the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.Jan Chamberlin posted her resignation letter to choir leaders on her Facebook page earlier this week.In it, she writes that by performing at the Jan. 20 inaugural, the 360-member choir will appear to be "endorsing tyranny and.... Read More
For weeks after the 2016 general election, heartache, fear and fury sent people searching for hope, comfort and a way forward.Sales of “Nasty Woman” T-shirts rose, as did contributions to progressive groups such as Planned Parenthood and environmental organizations like the Sierra Club.Petitions circulated demanding recounts and the abolition of the Electoral College — or at least de.... Read More
Donald Trump launched his bid for the presidency in June 2015 with the fibs, distortions and wild boasts he repeated throughout much of 2016.“I would build a great wall,” he promised. “And nobody builds walls better than me, believe me.”“I will be the greatest jobs president that God ever created,” he vowed.“I know the smartest negotiators in the world,” he said, debuting his.... Read More
Carl Paladino, who co-chaired president-elect Donald Trump’s New York campaign, confirmed telling an alternative newspaper that he hoped President Barack Obama would die from mad cow disease and that the first lady would “return to being a male.”A millionaire real estate developer who unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2010 as a Republican, Paladino made the comments in response to a sur.... Read More
President-elect Donald Trump this week abruptly called for the United States to “greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability” until the rest of the world “comes to its senses” regarding nuclear weapons.The statement was made on Trump’s Twitter account and did not expand on the actions he wants the United States to take or on the issues he sees around the world.The commen.... Read More
After multiple A-list performers turned down Donald Trump’s invitations to perform at his inauguration ceremony in January, the president-elect now says that he didn’t want them anyhow.Trump says he wants "the people" to attend his inauguration, dismissing the "so-called 'A' list celebrities" who’ve dismissed his overtures. He claims they are seeking tickets to the Jan. 20 event, even th.... Read More
Republican Donald Trump prevailed in Electoral College voting on Dec. 19 to officially win election as the next president, easily dashing a long-shot push by detractors to try to block him from gaining the White House.Trump, who is set to take office on Jan. 20, garnered more than the 270 electoral votes required to win, even as at least half a dozen electors broke with tradition to vote agai.... Read More
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., issued this statement in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to nominate David Friedman for ambassador to Israel:The ambassador to Israel plays a vital role in every administration. Before taking on the position, both James Cunningham and Daniel Shapiro shared a combined 35 years of foreign policy experience.In contrast, David Friedman, Pres.... Read More
One of President-elect Donald Trump’s first, and defining, acts next year could come on Republican legislation to cut off taxpayer money from Planned Parenthood.Trump sent mixed signals during the campaign about the 100-year-old organization, which provides birth control, abortions and various women’s health services. Trump said “millions of women are helped by Planned Parenthood,” but.... Read More
