Florida White Supremacist Group Admits Ties to Alleged Parkland School Shooter Nikolas Cruz  —  A spokesperson for the white supremacist group Republic of Florida (ROF) told the Anti-Defamation League on Thursday, February 15, that Nikolas Cruz, the man charged with the previous day's deadly shooting spree …

Trump's Inaugural Committee Paid $26 Million to Firm of First Lady's Friend  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump's inaugural committee paid nearly $26 million to an event planning firm started by an adviser to First Lady Melania Trump, while donating $5 million — less than expected — to charity …

Ex-wife: Porter informed in September security clearance was ‘delayed’ due to ‘violent’ past  —  White House aide's ex-wife details alleged abuse  —  Washington (CNN)Disgraced former White House aide Rob Porter told one of his ex-wives in September that he was informed that his security clearance check was …

Forget the Media Caricature.  Here's What I Believe  —  I support U.S. generosity, decentralized power, evidence-based science, and open discourse.  —  Over the past 18 months, I have been the subject of intense speculation and public scrutiny, in large part because of the philanthropic investments …

‘Incensed’ Grassley Rips Sessions for Torching Justice Overhaul  —  Attorney general says bill could free ‘very worst’ inmates  —  Senator says he protected Sessions from Democrats, and Trump  —  Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley blasted Attorney General Jeff Sessions …

Stormy Daniels Has a ‘Monica Lewinsky Dress’ from Alleged Donald Trump Affair, Will Test It for DNA  —  Stormy Daniels pulled a Monica Lewinsky and held on to the dress she wore to an alleged hotel rendezvous with President Donald Trump, and now we are told she's going to get it tested for DNA to back up her story.

Small Lead for Saccone in CD18  —  Opinion on Trump helps Dem candidate remain in the hunt  —  West Long Branch, NJ - Republican Rick Saccone has a small advantage in the special election for Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District, even when the potential for a Democratic surge is taken into account.

Kushner Investors Said to Be Subpoenaed by U.S. Tax Authorities  —  Kushner Cos. says it's ‘not under investigation’ for taxes  —  U.S. tax authorities have requested documents from lenders and investors in real estate projects managed by Jared Kushner's family, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Tech Luminary Peter Thiel Parts Ways With Silicon Valley  —  Billionaire investor frustrated with what he sees as intolerance of conservatism in tech industry; has discussed resigning from Facebook board  —  Billionaire investor Peter Thiel is relocating his home and personal investment firms …

Schumer-Rounds-Collins Destroys Ability of DHS to Enforce Immigration Laws, Creating a Mass Amnesty For Over 10 Million Illegal Aliens, Including Criminals  —  The Schumer-Rounds-Collins proposal destroys the ability of the men and women from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to remove millions of illegal aliens.

Kimmel writer quotes every GOP lawmaker's post-Florida ‘thoughts and prayers’ tweet — and how much money they took from the NRA  —  As Republicans begin heaping “thoughts and prayers” on the families of the 17-plus people killed in Wednesday's deadly shooting at a high school outside Ft. Lauderdale …

Senators Strike Bipartisan Deal on Immigration Despite Veto Threat  —  WASHINGTON — A broad bipartisan group of senators reached agreement Wednesday on a narrow rewrite of the nation's immigration laws that would bolster border security and resolve the fate of the so-called Dreamers …

Second appeals court rules against Trump travel ban 3.0  —  The decision has no immediate effect due to the Supreme Court action.  —  A second federal appeals court has ruled against President Donald Trump's latest travel ban executive order, but the decision has already been overtaken by action at the Supreme Court.