by Casey | Nov 15, 2017 | Blog, Daily Show Prep
Congress has a sexual harassment problem, lawmakers and staffers say – CNNPolitics
Be extra careful of the male lawmakers who sleep in their offices — they can be trouble. Avoid finding yourself alone with a congressman or senator in elevators, late-night meetings or events where alcohol is flowing. And think twice before speaking out about sexual harassment from a boss — it could cost you your career.
SHOCK: $15 Million in TAXPAYER MONEY Has Been Paid Out to Settle Congressional Sexual Harassment Lawsuits (VIDEO)
As if this couldn’t get any worse, Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) told MSNBC’s Chuck Todd Tuesday that taxpayers have paid over $15 million to settle sexual harassment lawsuits against members of Congress!
House Votes Overwhelmingly to Pass $700 Billion Defense Bill | Military.com
The policy bill also grants U.S. troops a 2.4 percent pay raise, which is slightly higher than the wage increase the Pentagon had proposed.
Apparent Coup in Zimbabwe as Robert Mugabe in Military Custody – Breitbart
The Zimbabwean media seized control of the state broadcasting station and took President Robert Mugabe, 93, into custody on Wednesday morning, according to numerous international media reports.
Are You Allowed to Vote While Wearing a ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ T-Shirt? SCOTUS Will Soon Decide – Hit & Run : Reason.com
Does the Constitution permit state governments to create “speech-free zones” that ban political attire within 100 feet of a polling place on election day, even if that attire does not mention a candidate, a campaign, or even a political party? Or does the First Amendment protect the citizenry’s right to wear such attire while casting a ballot?
Indiana takes step toward Sunday alcohol sales
A panel working to revise Indiana’s alcohol laws voted Tuesday to recommend allowing carryout alcohol sales on Sunday.
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Dem IT Aide Blocked Pakistan Fraud Charge | The Daily Caller
The family of Imran Awan, the now-indicted former IT aide to Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and other Democrats, was previously accused of fraud in Pakistan involving “huge chunks” of land, but the charges were dropped because “Awan’s son had easy access to the corridors of power,” according to a detailed article in a Pakistani newspaper.
California gunman’s wife found dead in home, authorities say | Fox News
According to reports, Neal was prohibited from possessing and firing weapons under his bail. Johnston said the two semi-automatic rifles used in Tuesday’s shooting were “manufactured illegally by him at his home.”
This Hilarious Chatbot Wastes Scammer’s Time So You Don’t Have To « Adafruit Industries – Makers, hackers, artists, designers and engineers!
There’s a poignant moment in Godzilla 2014 where Ken Watanabe realizes that the only way for humanity to deal with the threat of the monsters is to stand back and “Let them fight.” The folks at New Zealand cybersecurity company Netsafe must have had the same idea, only instead of giant lizards, the monsters they’re dealing with are scam emails. They’ve come up with a hilariously effective anti-scam defense tool called “Re:scam,” a chatbot that wastes scammer’s time so you don’t have to.
