WASHINGTON - Congressman John Faso (R, Kinderhook) announced on Wednesday that he would not support the Republican tax reform proposal in its current form.

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--Mid-Hudson News Network--

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Thursday rebuked those who deny the science behind global warming and urged negotiators at climate talks in Germany to avoid falling prey to such “perverse attitudes” and instead accelerate efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

(Posted Thursday, November 16, 2017 )   <Read it>

--San Francisco Chronicle (AP)--

Wednesday marked the continuation of the near total blackout on the corruption trial of Democratic New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez by the Big Three Networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC).

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--NewsBusters.org--

Commentary by Michael New

Last month two researchers affiliated with the Guttmacher Institute published a report in the American Journal of Public Health. The study analyzes abortion trends between 2008 and 2014. It finds that the U.S. abortion rate declined by 25 percent during that 6-year timespan. There were declines in the incidence of abortion among a wide range of demographic groups. However, the largest percentage declines took place among adolescents and non-white women.

(Posted Thursday, November 16, 2017 )   <Read it>

--CNSNews.com--

WASHINGTON - A half-dozen Democrats on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of obstruction of justice and other offenses, in a long-shot effort that stands little chance in the Republican-led House.

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--NBC News--

Establishment Republicans have already shunned Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, and while the president hasn’t yet spoken definitively on the issue, the first daughter didn’t mince words.

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--TheBlaze--

Anchorwoman and sportscaster Leeann Tweeden said Thursday that comedian Al Franken kissed and groped her without her consent during a USO tour in December 2006.

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--Huffington Post--

Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) once joked about drugging and raping journalist Lesley Stahl, an article in New York magazine reported at the time.

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--CNSNews.com--

Sen. Al Franken (D.-Minn.) has released a statement in the wake of revelations made by California radio host Leeann Tweeden, who says she was the object of an unwelcome kiss from Franken before a USO show in 2006 and that Franken was later photographed appearing to grab her breast while she was sleeping on a plane.

(Posted Thursday, November 16, 2017 )   <Read it>

--CNSNews.com--

With less than four weeks until the special election and no sign that the party’s besieged nominee will exit the race, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his top advisers are discussing the legal feasibility of asking appointed Sen. Luther Strange to resign from his seat in order to trigger a new special election.

(Posted Thursday, November 16, 2017 )   <Read it>

--The Politico--

NEWARK, N.J. - The bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez ended in a mistrial Thursday afternoon when jurors were again deadlocked in a case that threatened to end the Democratic lawmaker’s political career.

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--NBC News--

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus on Thursday denied Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo’s membership bid, the latest volley in a nasty dispute between the Florida lawmaker and some members of the all-Democratic caucus.

(Posted Thursday, November 16, 2017 )   <Read it>

--The Politico--

Hillary Clinton on Wednesday slammed what she described as the “politicization of the Justice Department” after reports that the Trump administration was considering a special counsel to probe the Uranium One deal and alleged conflicts with the Clinton Foundation.

(Posted Thursday, November 16, 2017 )   <Read it>

--Fox News insider--

The man, whom the court refers to as “Jane Doe,” is serving a three-to-four-year sentence for a nonviolent drug offense, but also had two prior convictions in 1992 and 1995 for indecent assault and battery on a person over age 14.

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--Daily Wire--

Battle lines are being drawn as the first gene therapy for an inherited condition nears the U.S. market, offering hope for people with a rare form of blindness and creating a cost dilemma for healthcare providers.

(Posted Thursday, November 16, 2017 )   <Read it>

--NewsMax.com--

Even though elephants are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act, a provision in the act allows the government to give permits to import such trophies if there is evidence that the hunting benefits conservation for that species. The official said the administration has new information from officials in Zimbabwe and Zambia to support reversing the ban.

(Posted Thursday, November 16, 2017 )   <Read it>

--ABC News--

Former congresswoman Gabby Giffords’s gun control group released a report on Wednesday warning of the dangers of muzzle loading rifles, a number of other firearms, and some firearms accessories and calling for new gun control measures targeting the devices.

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--The Washington Free Beacon--

Commentary by Steven Greenhut

U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on California’s totalitarian law that requires pro-life centers to pitch abortion services.

(Posted Thursday, November 16, 2017 )   <Read it>

--American Spectator--

Commentary by David French

If nothing you propose will reduce mass shootings, just go for sentiment and stigmatize gun owners.

(Posted Thursday, November 16, 2017 )   <Read it>

--National Review--

Commentary by Larry Elder

GQ magazine named former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick its 2017 “Citizen of the Year.” In doing so, GQ overlooked NFL Houston Texans’ J.J. Watt, who raised some $37 million for hurricane relief. Many of Kaepernick’s supporters liken his protest to that of boxer Muhammad Ali, who refused to be inducted into the military. The comparison is not well-taken.

(Posted Thursday, November 16, 2017 )   <Read it>

--TownHall.com--

Commentary by Patrice Lee Onwuka

The list of celebrities and business leaders accused of sexual harassment allegations continues to grow and this weekend, hundreds of women took the #MeToo movement from the social media world to the streets of Hollywood.

(Posted Thursday, November 16, 2017 )   <Read it>

--Independent Women's Forum--

Commentary by Claudia Rosett

Wow. President Trump wrapped up his visit to South Korea with a speech square in the tradition of President Ronald Reagan.

(Posted Thursday, November 16, 2017 )   <Read it>

--PJ Media--