MS NOW congressional reporter Mychael Schnell reports Republicans are forgoing traditional in-person town halls for virtual forums. Lawmakers tell Schnell the political ramifications of an angry crowd and security concerns play a part in their decision to skip the in person gatherings. But Joe slams GOP lawmakers over the pattern, saying: “When things are bad, you need to go out there more.”
New York mayor argues pay measure violates labor law despite unanimous council approval by Diana Zapata • News Writer /Editorial Specialist Published August 20, 2026 New York City — Mayor Zohran Mamdani has filed a [...]
She wanted a “vacation” from herself, so she wrote a novel about a celebrity whose life bears a striking resemblance to Natalie Portman’s. Now it’s tabloid fodder.
Paris's "chambres de bonne" -- or maid's rooms -- are some of the tiniest apartments you can rent in the French capital. Originally built for domestic servants, some measure less than 100 square feet. Hidden at the top of Paris's grandest buildings, they often have impressive views of the city. CNN's went to visit one.
Democratic Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff, who is up for reelection in November, invoked a close aide to President Trump, Natalie Harp at a rally, as he railed broadly over whether the president actually wants to serve as commander-in-chief. The remarks ignited a firestorm from MAGA commentators and even White House spokespeople. The NewsNight panel debates whether Ossoff’s comments are fair criticism—or a hypocritical political attack, given President Trump’s own history of personal attacks and provocative rhetoric. 0:00 Backlash against Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) for mentioning Trump aide Natalie Harp 0:36 Is David Axelrod correct when he said Ossoff's dig was "gratuitous and unnecessary"? 1:38 Scott Jennings: Ossoff was punching down at a…
Sunshine Act Meeting Notice AGENCY: United States Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION:Notice of Commission public business meeting. DATES: Friday, August 21, 2026, 10:00 am EST. ADDRESSES: Meeting to take place virtually and is open to the public. The meeting will be livestreamed on the Commission’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/USCCR/videos. FORFURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Kim: 202-499-0263; publicaffairs@usccr.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Government in Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), the Commission on Civil Rights is holding a meeting to discuss the Commission’s business for the month of August. This business meeting is open to the public. Computer assisted real-time transcription (CART) will…
On this Royal Thursday edition of The Scoop, Paula Froelich sits down with Tom Sykes (@TheRoyalistChannel, Daily Beast ) to break down the utter chaos unfolding behind palace gates. Has King Charles completely lost the plot? From extending an olive branch to Prince Andrew for a Balmoral family holiday to pushing for reconciliation with Prince Harry, Charles’s crusade to be the "Great Reconciler" is sparking intense pushback—and pushing his relationship with Prince William to an all-time low. Plus, what is Prince Andrew really doing while "exiled" at Sandringham? The truth behind his luxury getaways to the South of France, Charles Spencer's controversial new Diana memoir Swan Song, and the massive £34.5M Daily Mail legal decision…