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Jerry Lewis Praises Trump and Says Refugees Should 'Stay Where the Hell They Are'
By Elizabeth Preza 05:24 pm, Tuesday
Reporter Asks Trump If His Own 'Personal Indiscretions' Would Be Fair Game
By Josh Feldman 09:31 pm, Tuesday
windy city unrest
Father of 19-Year-Old Killed by Chicago Cop Brought to Tears During CNN Interview
By Josh Feldman December 29th
The father of a 19-year-old who was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer this past weekend broke down crying multiple times during an interview on CNN this afternoon.
Cop Indicted for Killing Laquan McDonald Expected to Enter Formal Plea
By Ken Meyer December 29th
The Chicago police officer who killed Laquan McDonald will appear in court for his arraignment today, where he is reportedly expected to enter a plea regarding his indictment.
Father of Chicago Shooting Victim Files Lawsuit Against the City
By Josh Feldman December 28th
A Chicago police officer fatally shot 19-year-old Quintonio LeGrier over the weekend, and his father is already filing a lawsuit against the city.
Rahm Emanuel Cuts Cuba Vacation Short Amid Uproar at Police After Sharpton Calls Him Out
By Josh Feldman December 28th
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is cutting his Cuban vacation short and returning to his city amid uproar over the latest police shooting.
Chicago Cop Fatally Shoots Two People While Responding to Domestic Disturbance
By Josh Feldman December 26th
A Chicago police officer shot and killed two individuals while responding to reports of a domestic disturbance.
Happening Now
Trump Swipes at Cruz Again in Iowa with Line About Cuba: 'Just Remember That'
by Josh Feldman Dec 29th
ISIS Document Obtained by U.S. Details Conditions for Having Sex with Female Slaves
by Josh Feldman Dec 29th
NH Newspaper Publisher Responds to Trump Attacks: He's Spewing 'Bald-Faced Lies'
by Josh Feldman Dec 29th
WSJ: NSA's Surveillance of Israeli Leaders Included Private Convos of U.S. Lawmakers
by Josh Feldman Dec 29th
WATCH LIVE: Protesters Take to the Streets in Cleveland Over No Charges Filed in Death of Tamir Rice
by Josh Feldman Dec 29th
Police Investigate Possible Hate Crime After Man Defaces Vegas Mosque with Bacon
by Elizabeth Preza Dec 29th
WaPo Columnist: Bill Clinton's Conduct Towards Women 'Far Worse' Than Trump's
by Josh Feldman Dec 29th
Belgian Police, Soldiers Held Alleged Orgy During Brussels Terror Lockdown
by Andrew Husband Dec 29th
O'Malley: DNC Helps Hillary with Limited Debates and Bernie Sanders 'Likes Where It Is'
by Ken Meyer Dec 29th
Bill de Blasio: Calling Trump a Blowhard 'Minimized the Danger' of His Rhetoric
by Elizabeth Preza Dec 29th
Muslim Twitter Responds to ISIS Leader: 'Too Busy Doing Some Netflix' to Join
by Andrew Husband Dec 29th
In-Depth
Trump Attacking Bill Clinton's 'Sexism,' Strips Hillary of Gender Card and Media Takes Bait
By Joe Concha 04:05 pm, Monday
After nearly seven months of hearing Trump allegedly say totally the wrong thing and stepping over some imaginary red line, there’s only one conclusion that can be made when it comes to his political compass: When it comes to deciding what topics to broach on a particular day that will ultimately dominate a news cycle for that day or even week, Trump is more shrewd than anyone is giving him credit for.