Washington — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will hold a press conference Monday afternoon to announce his appointment to fill the vacancy in the Senate left by Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. McMaster, a Republican, will hold a 4 p.m. press conference from his office in Columbia, the governor’s office announced. The person McMaster selects will…
The Supreme Court on Friday granted Republicans’ request to halt a lower court decision that prevented political party committees from receiving more favorable broadcast advertising rates, giving the GOP a win weeks before the November elections. The order from the high court restores guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees…
President Trump is accusing vandals of sabotaging the $14 million renovation on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. So far, five people have been arrested, including three-time olympian and cyclist David Hearn, who was taken into custody after touching the pool’s detached liner. Source link
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70. ESPN announced Melrose’s death Wednesday after his wife informed the network. “From the flowing locks of his distinctive mullet to the flared…
On the edge of the greatest collapse in U.S. Open history, Wyndham Clark held his nerve against a charge by Sam Burns and a Shinnecock Hills gallery that never gave him much love Sunday until he captured his second Open title in four years. Six shots ahead at the start of the final round, Clark’s…
Hailing from Oklahoma City, roots-driven country band Jason Scott & The High Heat is on the rise. Headliner Jason Scott spent years training as a preacher until he experienced a crisis of faith, an experience that shaped his songwriting. The band’s upcoming album “Playboy” captures their electrifying sound. Here’s Jason Scott & The High Heat…
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states on Monday sued Amazon over allegations that the e-commerce giant secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions, potentially costing customers tens of billions of dollars. The lawsuit alleges that the undisclosed surcharges were applied for seven years, increasing the prices that more than 1 million Amazon…
Two people could be seen with a banner at the very top of the Empire State Building in New York City Wednesday afternoon. The two, who appear to be a man and a woman, are wearing masks. “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace,” the banner reads. Two…
At least 12 people are dead as hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled Saturday to contain one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires. A combination of light winds and high humidity are helping crews, but the sheer size of the fire still poses challenges, Antonio Sanz, head of Andalusia’s emergency services, said. The…
Washington — President Trump will deliver the eulogy at the funeral for Sen. Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are expected to attend the service at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., Tuesday. Graham, a four-term senator known for his close relationship to the president and his hawkishness…
