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(CBS News) There are not many of us left who covered the assassination of John Kennedy, but only those of us who were alive before that awful weekend can really know how much it changed America. We had been a confident nation. We had won World War II. We believed in our leaders. We came to see our presidents as all but invincible. Because of television, we had come to know John Kennedy and his family more intimately than any of his predecessors. Then, in a matter of seconds, he was killed by a madman.

Omaha, Nebraska, Mayor Jean Stothert signed two gun-control measures this month, one that bans “bump stocks” and the other that bans gun-building kits. Nebraska’s elections are nonpartisan, but Stothert identified as Republican “in her filing for the 2017 election,” Ballotpedia reported. The Nebraska Examiner noted that Stothert signed the ban on “bump stocks” Thursday, and she signed the ban on gun-building kits November 9. The gun controls signed by Stothert appear to be leading to legal challenges against Omaha. Those readying the legal challenges point to legislation Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed earlier this year removing the “local charter authority”...

Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) will announce his endorsement of former President Donald Trump for president on Monday morning and call for the Republican Party to unite behind the 45th president, his office has revealed.In an emailed press release, Marshall’s team shared excerpts from his statement of support for the 45th president ahead of its official release, which he begins by criticizing President Joe Biden’s Green New Deal agenda, which he sees as harming the American agriculture and energy industries. “Since the day Joe Biden stepped foot in the Oval Office, this White House declared war on American agriculture and American...

Brandon Judd of the National Border Patrol Council thanked President Trump earlier on Sunday for taking the time to serve Thanksgiving dinner to his fellow officers.“I’ve seen a lot of selflessness. I saw somebody who was willing to shake every single person’s hand that came through the line. I’ve never seen that before,” Judd said.“He was willing to take a picture with every single person, even though his staff was telling him not to. He was willing to do that.” Judd continued.“He truly cares about this country. He truly cares about the men and women in law enforcement in the...

Isn’t it time that journalists and students are taught to do research and ask questions about the climate instead of just regurgitating talking points pushing the green agenda? We are constantly told that storms, floods, droughts, and other natural disasters are growing in frequency and intensity—so why don’t we see specific examples? Like the severe drought and warm period in Europe in 1540 when temperatures were 9–13 degrees above today’s average during the little ice age? For eleven months, there was practically no rain, temperatures were five to seven degrees [Celsius] [9–13 °F] above the normal values for the 20th...

In an era of universal deceit there comes a time when extraordinary actions become necessary. For those who are deep within the fight, understanding becomes ordinary and few words are needed. We know, we fight, we remain steadfast….The unabashed, resolute and indefatigable Argentinian Trump, Javier Milei, has won a historic election as the choice of the pragmatic working class who have tried all methods of addressing their grievances only to have their voices dismissed.BUENOS AIRES — A radical libertarian and admirer of Donald Trump rode a wave of voter rage to win Argentina’s presidency on Sunday, crushing the political establishment...

The U.S. on Monday released a new $100 million aid package for Ukraine, announcing more artillery rounds and anti-aircraft munitions as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a surprise visit to Kyiv. The package includes 155 millimeter artillery shells, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, small arms ammunition and Javelin and AT-4 launchers. DEFENSE US announces new Ukraine package as Pentagon chief visits Kyiv BY BRAD DRESS - 11/20/23 1:56 PM ET SHARE TWEET A soldier of the Ukraine’s National Guard 1st brigade Bureviy (Hurricane) ride an APC during combat training at a military training ground in the north of Ukraine Friday, Nov. 3,...

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Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis’s numbers are worsening in New Hampshire, with the Florida Governor now polling at a mere seven percent in the Granite State.Donald Trump remains far out in front on 46 percent, but neoconservative Nikki Haley also has well over twice the support of the Florida Governor on 18 percent, and Never-Trump candidate Chris Christie is also comfortably in front on 11 percent.Vivek Ramaswamy, a tech entrepreneur who has never served in the White House nor a governor’s mansion, like the top three GOP candidates, is also ahead of DeSantis now, on eight percent.DeSantis last placed this...

In an uproarious video that has taken the internet by storm, a diminutive dog, seemingly out for a leisurely stroll with its owner, unwittingly finds itself in an unfamiliar neighborhood and is compelled to retrace its steps. The footage commences with the pint-sized pup stumbling upon a group of eight feline companions, who lock eyes with the bewildered canine. Overwhelmed by trepidation at the prospect of traversing past the feline assembly, the dog halts abruptly and promptly changes course.

The Russian and Iranian foreign ministers on Sunday discussed over phone the situation in Gaza as Israel's war rages on. Sergey Lavrov and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian underscored the importance of an immediate cease-fire and aid delivery to the impacted civilian population, according to a Russian Foreign Ministry statement.

The Biden campaign Monday laid out the stakes of the 2024 election when it comes to gun violence, warning that a second term for former President Trump would “cost more American lives.” In a memo shared first with The Hill titled “Trump’s America in 2025: More Guns, More Shootings, More Deaths,” the Biden campaign cited Trump’s past comments to argue the Republican front-runner would allow more firearms in schools and push for a national concealed carry law. “A Donald Trump presidency will mean more guns in schools and more guns in the hands of criminals, all because he thinks being...

A Pennsylvania restaurant owner was arrested after he allegedly shot a 15-year-old boy who tried to snatch a tip jar from the counter, according to police. Mohammed Hamdan, 39, allegedly shot the teenager several times on Friday night inside his restaurant, Hook Fish and Chicken in Stowe Township, just north of Pittsburgh, the Allegheny County Police Department said. Police had received a report of shots fired around 10 p.m. Moments later, they received another call from the teen’s mother who said her son had been shot several times, according to a police report obtained by WTAE.

The Kremlin said on Monday it deeply regretted Finland's decision to shut crossings on its border with Russia, a move it said reflected Helsinki's adoption of an anti-Russian stance. Finland, a member of the European Union and - starting this year - also of the NATO military alliance, closed four crossings on its border with Russia on Saturday as it seeks to halt a flow of asylum seekers it says was instigated by Moscow. The border crossings it closed were by far the busiest crossing points. -snip- Russia's foreign ministry said later on Monday it had lodged a formal protest...

Rep. Dan Goldman: "Well, look. He says I would be well received because he knows that the people that were there are his supporters who he riled up and incited to invade and riot at the Capitol and try to disrupt the proper counting of the electoral votes — so every time he talks, he is putting himself into a bigger criminal hole. That’s not his objective. His objective is purely political at this point. Politics don’t work in a courtroom, as I think he’s finding out, in the New York Attorney General’s case. In New York, the civil case....

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called out Democrat Donna Brazile after she mispronounced his name and told him to go “home,” pondering what would happen if a white Republican said the same of the failed Democrat gubernatorial candidate. “Vivek needs to just shut the hell up and go home,” she said during an appearance with Bill Maher, who pointed out that she was mispronouncing his name. “Well whatever,” she said after he corrected her, continuing to mispronounce his name. “Thank you so much,” she said after Maher corrected her again. “I learn so much when I come on this show.”...

I am a 100 percent believer in strong gun control,” Berkeley-based photographer Judy Dater told me in September shortly before the opening of The Gun Next Door, her latest exhibition at Oakland Photo Workshop. “I don’t have a gun. I’ve never shot a gun. I believe we would all be safer if no one had a gun. But I also see we have a huge problem with so many guns out there, and we really need to understand why so many people in this country feel they need to have one or two or several hundred.” A pioneering feminist artist...

oe Biden on Monday spent his 81st birthday hosting the 76th National Thanksgiving turkey pardon ceremony on the South Lawn. The turkeys, named ‘Liberty’ and ‘Bell’ were shipped to DC from Minnesota. The 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkeys made the journey from Minnesota to Washington, D.C., receiving the five-star treatment befitting turkeys of their stature. The Turkeys were driven in their own personal vehicle and will stay nearby their visit to the White House.#Turkey pic.twitter.com/93BjTBWdiB — Jennie-O (@Jennieo) November 18, 2023 Of course, Joe Biden was nearly 30 minutes late to the turkey pardon. “These birds have a new appreciation of...

From the Our Polls Don't Mean Anything Department: Mika Brzezinski: "New polling from NBC News has Donald Trump ahead of President Biden by two points, 46% to 44%." Joe Scarborough: "Excuse me one second, I've got to yawn [makes yawning sound.]"That was Joe Scarborough on today's Morning Joe, feigning insouciance in reaction to the latest bad polling news for Joe Biden. How desperate was Scarborough to make the case that Biden, who today turns 81, is not too old to be president? Scarborough actually pointed to Warren Buffett, who at 93 is still an investing whiz. Here's the difference, Joe...

From the 45th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump:An appellate judge LIFTED the unconstitutional gag order that was disgracefully imposed upon me by the Trump-hating judge in New York City.Since I am now 100% free to speak without being censored for the time being, I’m going to tell you exactly what’s on my mind.This sham New York Trial is nothing but a political witch hunt incited by rabid anti-Trump Democrats – both the Judge AND the Attorney General – who want to impose the “corporate death penalty” upon me and even my family.