Elisabeth Parker

New Poll: Support For Trump Impeachment At All-Time High As Approval Ratings Tank

It’s Halloween and the White House has good reason to feel spooked. A new poll shows record levels of support for President Donald Trump’s impeachment. On Tuesday, Public Policy Polling (PPP) released some stunning findings from their latest survey. It turns out 49 percent of voters want him impeached and just 41 percent are opposed […]

7y ago

california|Donald Trump|kansas

Stunning New Poll Numbers Mean Trouble For Trump’s Tax Plan

How much do Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s tax plan? Let us count the ways. The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll’s findings don’t bode well. Reuters reports just 28 percent of those surveyed support the tax plan unveiled by the White House on September 27. Republicans insist the lost tax revenues would be more than made […]

7y ago

Seth MacFarlane And Four Hollywood Stars Warned Us About Harvey Weinstein Years Ago [Videos]

Harvey Weinstein is getting flamed in the news and on social media as starlets tell their stories. Yet, it turns out Family Guy’s Seth MacFarlane and others warned us years ago. During the 2013 Oscars, MacFarlane took the stage with Emma Stone to present 2012’s Best Performance by an Actress award. Then he dropped a […]

7y ago

Donald Trump

New Poll Reveals Top 10 Words To Describe Donald Trump, Only Three Are Nice

What are the 10 most common words used by Americans to describe President Donald Trump? Two major news outlets just took a highly unusual poll last week to find out. While most surveys focus on the president’s favorability and approval ratings, this ABC/Washington Post poll from last week asked a single odd question. “What ONE […]

7y ago

Barack Obama|Basketball|canada|Joe Biden|Toronto

Obama And Biden Delight Fans As They Join Prince Harry At The Invictus Games

Loud applause erupted as Barack Obama and Joe Biden, along with his wife, Jill, made a surprise visit and joined Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in Toronto. ABC News reports the former U.S. president, vice president, Dr. Jill Biden, and Prince Harry all walked into the arena together to take in a wheelchair basketball […]

7y ago

game of thrones|neil degrasse tyson|Physics|science

Neil DeGrasse Tyson Throws Shade On ‘Game Of Thrones,’ Explains Dragon Fire

It looks like celebrity astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson’s been binge-watching HBO’s Game of Thrones, and now he’s got some fascinating insights about that zombie dragon to share. He threw some major shade on an important scene from the last season but also praised things the show got right, and he may have solved a major […]

7y ago

Hero Teacher’s Quick Thinking Saves Lives In Mattoon High School Shooting

Wednesday’s shooting at Mattoon High School in Central Illinois could have ended in tragedy. The fact that it didn’t was thanks to Angela McQueen, an alert and courageous teacher on the scene. The Chicago Tribune reports that the shooting took place in the cafeteria and the shooter was a male student. The teacher tackled him […]

7y ago

california|Sacramento

Topless Car Wash Raises Cash For Deputies Shot In Rastafarian Pot Farm Gun Fight

In a weird news story that’s getting weirder by the day, a strip club in Yuba County held a topless car wash to raise funds for deputies injured in a shoot-out on a Rastafarian pot farm. The Los Angeles Times reports City Limits Showgirls in Marysville hosted the event on Saturday to assist Yuba County […]

7y ago

Affordable Care Act|Politics

‘My Wife Would Be A Widow’: Voters React To GOP’s ACA Repeal Effort [Video]

Senate Republicans are making a final effort to keep their promise to voters and repeal the Affordable Care Act. There’s just one problem: An awful lot of voters don’t want that. They’ve also got another problem: The clock is ticking and time’s running out. Why? As ABC explains, they can only avoid a bill-killing filibuster […]

7y ago

cassini|Earth|nasa|saturn|space

Cassini Crashes Into Saturn In Meteoric Blaze Of Glory: The Final Photos

After a long adventure spanning two decades and nearly five billion miles, the Cassini spacecraft crashed into Saturn in a blaze of glory. Farewell and thank you for all you’ve given us. The crash was intentional and planned carefully by National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA). Still, those who’ve followed the spacecraft’s journey mourn its […]

7y ago

Donald Trump|hillary clinton|ivanka trump|White House

Hillary Blasts Ivanka Trump: She Needs To Be ‘Speaking Out Or Leaving’

Hillary Clinton says if Ivanka Trump and other White House staffers disagree with the president’s controversial agenda and statements, they should leave. But Ivanka says it’s more complicated than that. Buried in an in-depth interview with Refinery29 about her book, What Happened, came a scathing comment for the president’s “first daughter.” At first, they talked […]

7y ago

bernie sanders|elizabeth warren|kamala harris

‘Medicare For All’ Closer To Reality As Bernie Sanders Wins Over Top Democrats

Back in late January, 2016, Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) “Medicare for All” plan seemed so out there, CBS News reported his then-rival Hillary Clinton assured Iowa voters in Des Moines she’d focus on fighting for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), not a single-payer healthcare system that will “never, ever come to pass.” In U.S. politics, […]

7y ago

AFL-CIO’s Richard Trumka Blasts Trump’s ‘Assault’ On American Workers

While most of us spent Labor Day swimming, barbecuing, and partying, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka was busy blasting President Donald Trump on CNN. The president campaigned as a friend to U.S. workers. But Richard Trumka, whose union represents more than 12.5 million of them, says otherwise. During his appearance on Jake Tapper’s The Lead, he […]

7y ago

Donald Trump|Richard Nixon

New Poll: Donald Trump’s Approval Ratings Plunge Into ‘Uncharted Territory’

Gallup tracks how many people in the U.S. approve or disapprove of a president’s job performance on a daily basis, and Donald Trump is setting new records. Unfortunately, these aren’t likely to be the kinds of records this president wants to be setting. Newsweek called him the “least popular president ever” and reported Friday’s Gallup […]

7y ago

charlottesville|Heather Heyer|history

Charlottesville Voted To Take Down Robert E. Lee’s Statue, Here’s Why It’s Still There

In February, the Charlottesville City Council voted to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, and change the name of the surrounding area from Lee Park to Emancipation Park. “So why is the statue still standing?” you may wonder. As with many large undertakings, it’s complicated. For starters, the city got slapped with […]

7y ago

game of thrones|kit harington|winter

Jon Snow Will Ride A Zombie Ice Dragon, This ‘Game of Thrones’ Fan Theory Explains How

Last week on Game of Thrones, Jon Snow amazed Daenerys Targaryen when he shared a special moment with Drogon. But a popular fan theory says he’s got more dragon-related surprises up his sleeve. Please proceed with caution: This post is dark and full of spoilers. Two years ago, back in Season 5, I_Am_The_Grass posted a […]

7y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’: 9 Incredible Details You May Have Missed From Season 7, Episode 5

Game of Thrones‘ latest episode, “Eastwatch” may not feel as satisfying as last week’s triumphant “Spoils of War,” but it certainly gives fans a lot to chew on. In contrast to some of the slow and meandering plotlines of seasons past, this season feels fast-paced and jam-packed. Scenes from Sunday’s Season 7, Episode 5 also […]

7y ago

New ‘GOT’ Fan Theory: Cersei Lannister’s In Big Trouble With The Iron Bank

Despite the rout of her army, Cersei Lannister seems to hold all the cards. But this Game of Thrones fan theory sees trouble with the Iron Bank. Spoiler alert: Please be aware there are spoilers ahead. The Great Sept of Baelor explosion from the Season 6 finale put her firmly in control of the Iron […]

7y ago

What’s The Best Place To See The Solar Eclipse? Here Are 12 Ideal Spots

Looking for the best places to watch the solar eclipse on August 21? Avid skygazers have been planning for months, even years. But even if you’re not the type to plan ahead, you’ve still got lots of great options. The Great American Eclipse website says 12.2 million Americans already live in the path of totality, […]

7y ago

Where To Find The Best Place To See The Solar Eclipse Nearest You

Where’s the best place to see the solar eclipse that’s swiftly approaching on August 21? Everyone in the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii, will be able to see at least a partial solar eclipse. But if you want to see the stunning “ring of fire,” you’ll need to find a spot in the path of […]

7y ago