John Kelly fires back at Democrat who called him ‘disgrace to the uniform’  —  EXCLUSIVE: White House Chief of Staff John Kelly fired back at a prominent House Democrat who called him a “disgrace to the uniform,” in the Gold Star father and retired Marine Corps general's first public response to the personal attack on his service.

Russian pol: US intel missed ‘Russian intelligence’ stealing ‘the president of the United States’  —  On a Sunday panel show, a Russian politician said U.S. “intelligence missed it when Russian intelligence stole the president of the United States.”  —  Vyacheslav Nikonov …

Exclusive: Mitt Romney planning to run for Senate if Orrin Hatch retires  —  Sources tell UtahPolicy.com that former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is preparing to run for Senate in 2018 if Sen. Orrin Hatch decides to retire.  —  Sources close to Romney say the two-time presidential candidate …

Laura Ingraham set to take over Fox News' 10 p.m. slot  —  Laura Ingraham, the radio host and Fox News commentator, is about to become a prime time host on the conservative cable network.  —  Ingraham is expected to take over the 10 p.m. hour on Fox News, according to people who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Sen. Booker co-sponsoring Bernie Sanders' ‘Medicare for all’ bill  —  Sen. Cory Booker announced first on NJTV News that he is co-sponsoring Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' single-payer health care bill.  —  The plan, called “Medicare for All,” would expand the federal health care program that covers those over 65 to all Americans.

Trump promised not to work with foreign entities.  His company just did  —  WASHINGTON  —  A major construction company owned by the Chinese government was hired to work on the latest Trump golf club development in Dubai despite a pledge from Donald Trump that his family business …

Why does Steve Bannon wear all his shirts at once?  —  The former White House chief strategist appeared on 60 Minutes on Sunday in his favourite look - two shirts on top of each other, plus a blazer for added warmth … teve Bannon may have left the White House, but his wardrobe - much like his politics - continues to trouble us.

The Justice Department Is Supporting Joe Arpaio's Bid To Get His Conviction Dismissed  —  Joe Arpaio, who was found guilty of criminal contempt but was never sentenced, has argued that President Trump's pardon means his criminal case is moot.  —  Reporting From Washington, DC

Conspiracies, Corruption and Climate  —  After the devastation wreaked by Harvey on Houston — devastation that was right in line with meteorologists' predictions — you might have expected everyone to take heed when the same experts warned about the danger posed by Hurricane Irma.

Trump asks Supreme Court to lift restrictions on refugees in travel ban  —  The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to lift restrictions on the president's travel ban.  —  The Department of Justice on Monday asked the Supreme Court to stay the part of last week's 9th Circuit Court …

Public university washes away conservative group's 9/11 chalk memorial  —  Like many, Cleveland State University's Turning Point USA chapter wanted to recognize the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.  So members of the pro-capitalist student group gathered Sunday evening …

People!  Pay NO attention to the garbage the extreme left is trying to create!  —  They are trying to use the old confederate flag BS, etc. to stir the pot, when we all know none of this would be going on if I were not thinking of running for office.  Pretty funny how scared …

Sputnik, the Russian news agency, is under investigation by the FBI … WASHINGTON — The FBI recently questioned a former White House correspondent for Sputnik, the Russian-government-funded news agency, as part of an investigation into whether it is acting as an undeclared propaganda arm …

UN Approves New North Korea Sanctions, Stopping Short of Oil Embargo  —  Resolution seeks to cut petroleum imports, ban textile exports  —  U.S. dropped bid to ban all oil imports, freeze Kim's assets  —  Follow @bpolitics for all the latest news, and sign up for our daily Balance of Power newsletter.

Alex Jones: Sources tell me Trump is being “covertly drugged” and is now slurring his words by 6 or 7 p.m. each night  —  ALEX JONES (HOST): Ladies and gentlemen, I was told this by high level sources and it was evident and especially after [Ronald] Reagan was shot in his first year in office …

Incredible flooding going on in Downtown Charleston.  Rounds of heavy rain will continue to move through, do not travel. #scwx #Irma https://t.co/pYtNPr2YT0 — NWS Charleston, SC (@NWSCharlestonSC) September 11, 2017  —  Surging waters also poured over dunes on Edisto Beach and the state's other barrier islands.

California files suit against Trump on DACA  —  LOS ANGELES — California and three other states on Monday added to a barrage of states challenging President Donald Trump's decision to rescind protections for undocumented people brought to the United States illegally as children.

‘SNL’ hosts Dave Chappelle, Melissa McCarthy win Emmy Awards  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dave Chappelle and Melissa McCarthy are Emmy winners, earning trophies for their appearances on Saturday Night Live.  —  Chappelle and McCarthy were announced as best guest actor and actress on a comedy series …

5 false statistics Trump's voter fraud panel will use to restrict voting  —  President Trump's “election integrity” commission is scheduled to hold its second public meeting on Tuesday when a series of alleged experts will present questionable data and debunked studies in order to argue …

Parents remove son from school in pupil gender row  —  The parents of a six-year-old boy have removed him from his primary school in a row over whether another pupil should be allowed to wear a dress.  —  Nigel and Sally Rowe said their son was confused as to why the child at the Church …

An Ousted NSC Official Is Joining the House Intelligence Committee Staff  —  A former National Security Council official, forced out by National-Security Adviser H.R. McMaster in July, is set to join the staff of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, according to two sources familiar with his move.

Alabama senate candidate repeatedly appeared on radio with pastor who preaches penalty for homosexuality is death  —  STORY HIGHLIGHTS  —  (CNN)Roy Moore, a Republican candidate for US Senate in Alabama, has appeared multiple times on a radio show hosted by a controversial pastor who preaches …

7 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at Plano home; gunman killed by police  —  Seven people were fatally shot at a Plano home Sunday evening, and their attacker was killed by a police officer.  —  Authorities were called to the home in the 1700 block of West Spring Creek Parkway, near Custer Road, about 8 p.m. after gunshots were reported.

Rep. Dave Trott is retiring from U.S. House  —  Washington — Republican Rep. Dave Trott of Birmingham said Monday that he will retire from Congress at the end of his term.  —  Trott, a 56-year-old attorney serving his second term, is the latest in a string of GOP House members to announce …