Two backers of President-elect Donald Trump invoke ignominious and discredited ideas in support of Muslim registration.
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Hillary Clinton speaks of disappointment, persistence in first post-election address
She acknowledged wanting to “never leave the house again” and subtly criticized Donald Trump in a speech Wednesday as she was being honored by the Children’s Defense Fund.
Surgeon General Murthy wants America to face up to addiction
More people struggle with alcohol or drugs than have cancer, and 1 in 5 Americans binge drink. It all costs the nation $420 billion a year. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says we know how to help.
Clapper resigns as director Of National Intelligence
James Clapper, 75, told a House panel “it felt really good” to be stepping down. A spokesperson said it was not “designed to register protest or a lack of confidence in the incoming administration.”
Following Election, NRA Goes On ‘Offense’; Here’s What It Could Aim To Do
The National Rifle Association’s to-do list for Congress and the new president includes easier access to silencers and the right to carry concealed firearms in all states with one permit.
Twitter Suspends Prominent Alt-Right Accounts
Several suspended accounts are linked to Richard Spencer, one of the leaders of the movement associated with white nationalism. Twitter has been pushing to curb hate speech and abuse on its platform.