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John McCain In Book Excerpt: ‘I Don’t Know How Much Longer I’ll Be Here’

Republican Sen. John McCain is sharing his thoughts about his battle with cancer, writing, “I don’t know how much longer I’ll be here,” according to an excerpt of his new book shared with NPR and read aloud by the senator himself.… Continue Reading

R. Kelly’s Team Disavows Statement Released

R. Kelly’s management says a statement sent out on his behalf wasn’t authorized by his team.… Continue Reading

Iowa Governor Says She’ll Sign 6-Week Abortion Ban Into Law

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she plans to sign a six-week abortion ban into law on Friday that would mark the strictest abortion restrictions in the nation, setting the state up for a lengthy court challenge.… Continue Reading

‘Star Wars’ Day: May The 4th Be With You

Fans of the movie franchise are celebrating because Friday is May the Fourth, which sounds like the famous line from the movie, “May the force be with you.” It has been 41 years since the original movie premiered, and its fans celebrate across the galaxy.… Continue Reading

President Trump Salutes NRA, Vows To Protect 2nd Amendment

President Donald Trump told supporters at the National Rifle Association on Friday that the Second Amendment will “never ever be under siege as long as I am your president.”… Continue Reading

Judge Poses Pointed Questions On Manafort Charges At Hearing

A federal judge on Friday asked pointed questions about special counsel Robert Mueller’s authority to bring charges against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and suggested that prosecutors’ true motive is getting Manafort to “sing” against the president.… Continue Reading

GW Students Petition To Get Rid Of Colonials Mascot Saying It’s Offensive

Since 1926 the George Washington University mascot has been the Colonials, according to the university’s website, but some students say the name is offensive and are petitioning for it to be changed.… Continue Reading

LISTEN: ED HENRY On NBC’s Big Wiretapping Correction: What A Grievous Mistake.

INTERVIEW – ED HENRY – Fox News Chief National Correspondent and New York Times Bestselling Author “42 Faith” — discussed the political news of the day. Ed Henry @edhenry: Just talked to Rudy Giuliani at charity event in #NYC — details on his latest conversation w @realDonaldTrump 11pm ET Ed Henry Retweeted: Oliver Darcy…… Continue Reading

Larry O’Connor’s Daily Radar Report 05.04.18

Curious about today’s topics on The Larry O’Connor Show? Below are a few stories on the radar. Be sure to listen to The Larry O’Connor Show Monday – Friday 3pm – 6pm on WMAL.… Continue Reading