Ethics committee investigation finds Rep. Kihuen harassed women in violation of House rules

Added 11-16-18 03:59:01pm EST - “The freshman Democrat did not seek reelection this year.” - Thinkprogress.org

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• House Ethics Committee reprimands Rep. Ruben Kihuen
• House Ethics Committee Sanctions Meadows, Kihuen
• Trump angles to put loyalist in charge of House Judiciary Committee
• Jerrold Nadler says House Judiciary Committee to summon Matthew Whitaker, use subpoena if necessary

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker Hit With Supreme Court Challenge

Added 11-17-18 12:54:02pm EST - “The motion argues that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein should by law take over for the ousted Jeff Sessions.” - Huffingtonpost.com

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• Maryland Says Matthew Whitaker Appointment As Acting Attorney General Is Unlawful
• DOJ Rules Matthew Whitaker Can Serve as Attorney General
• Acting Attorney General Once Declared Courts ‘Inferior' and Criticized Supreme Court's Power
• Friend Of Whitaker On What To Expect From New Acting Attorney General

Stacey Abrams won't concede to Brian Kemp because his voter suppression was ‘truly appalling'

Added 11-17-18 07:59:01am EST - “"The state failed its voters."” - Thinkprogress.org

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• Brian Kemp Camp Rips Stacey Abrams for Refusing to Concede: 'A Disgrace to Democracy'
• Obama calls out GOP voter suppression efforts during rally for Stacey Abrams
• Stacey Abrams Slams Brian Kemp's ‘Desperate' Hacking Claim Against Georgia Democrats
• Erick Erickson on the reason Stacey Abrams won't concede

Trump to nominate former coal lobbyist, acting EPA head to officially lead the agency

Added 11-16-18 02:59:02pm EST - “A former coal lobbyist could soon be permanently in charge of environmental protections.” - Thinkprogress.org

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• Trump to nominate former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as next EPA administrator
• Sunday shows preview: Trump taps acting attorney general to lead Justice Department
• Ronald Vitiello, ICE head nominee, under fire from agency's union
• Trump to nominate Neomi Rao to replace Brett Kavanaugh on D.C. Circuit

Seb Gorka is hosting a new Sinclair propaganda special about the rise of socialism

Added 11-17-18 01:59:02pm EST - “It's the latest in a career of fact-free fear mongering and racism.” - Thinkprogress.org

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• American Socialism On The Rise
• Sebastian Gorka takes joyride in rented Mustang on Golden Gate Bridge: Watch
• It wouldn't be your special day if it wasn't filled with special moments (15 GIFs)
• University of Denver Hosting ‘White Privilege Symposium'

WTF is happening with Brexit?

Added 11-16-18 11:59:01am EST - “Incredible scenes as the British government collapses, again.” - Thinkprogress.org

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• What's Happening In Florida and Arizona
• Something's Happening to the Sun Right Now, Here's What It Means for Earth
• Randy Quaid speaks out on Fake News and we're not sure what's happening [video]
• Rubio on Broward County Reporting Violations: What's Happening ‘Isn't About a Recount'

DOJ Filing Mistakingly References Sealed Criminal Charges Against Assange

Added 11-16-18 07:55:02am EST - “In a truly astounding misstep, the United States Attorney's Office in Eastern Virginia filed a document that referenced an indictment against the WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange.? The filng?” - Jonathanturley.org

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• Feds apparently reveal charges against Assange in accidental filing
• Prosecutors Have Prepared Indictment of Julian Assange, a Filing Reveals
• WikiLeaks' Assange ‘has been charged,' inadvertent court filing shows: reports
• Lawyer for WikiLeaks' Assange says he would fight charges

At a soccer stadium in Mexico City, Central American migrants hope for an end to their journey

Added 11-17-18 08:59:02am EST - “A fixture of latter-day election year fearmongering, these asylum seekers face an uncertain future.” - Thinkprogress.org

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• Migrants straggle into Mexico City to shelter at stadium
• Alarming Video From Mexico Gives Scale for "Third Wave" of Central American Migrants…
• Central American migrants walking across Mexico to reach the US have a message for Trump: 'We are not killers'
• Commander says U.S. military does not view Central American migrants as 'enemies'

CIA: The Crown Prince Did It

Added 11-17-18 07:55:02am EST - “While President Donald Trump has expressed reluctance to confront Saudi Arabia on the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and noted that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman assured him that he ?” - Jonathanturley.org

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• Saudi crown prince told US Khashoggi was a dangerous Islamist
• CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi murder: report 
• Corker: 'Everything points' to Saudi crown prince ordering Khashoggi's killing
• Saudis Deny Reported CIA Conclusion That Crown Prince Ordered Khashoggi Assassination

Melania Trump's Hotel Charges Were $174,000 For A Day Trip To Toronto: Records

Added 11-17-18 04:54:01am EST - “The first lady's spokeswoman implied some of the money went to an advance team. But there were separate, additional charges for the team.” - Huffingtonpost.com

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• Melania Trump Spokeswoman Furious About Report On $95,000 Cairo Hotel Tab
• Melania Shares Behind-The-Scenes Glance At Her And President Trump's Trip To Paris
• Hotel bill for first lady's trip to Cairo topped $95K
• Melania's Spokesperson Calls Out Outlet Following Report Claiming First Lady's Cairo Overnight Hotel Bill Cost $95K