Center of the Universe:
An emotional Michigan Rashida Tlaib held back tears during a news conference as she and Rep. Ilhan Omar condemned Israel’s recent decision to impose restrictions on visiting the country.
Trump Tweet:
President Trump promised not to build his signature large-scale developments in Greenland, one day after he confirmed he was looking into the possibility of purchasing the sparsely populated Arctic island.
Eric Schmitt:
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has cited the First Amendment in an attempt to block release of certain records in a lawsuit against a state legislator in southeast Missouri.
- Missouri AG Schmitt cites First Amendment to block release of public records (The Kansas City Star)
Elton John Fires Back:
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan and Prince Harry are under fire for flying in private jets. Elton John fired back at press for shunning the couple.
- Britain’s media slams Meghan and Harry’s jet set lifestyle, fans and celebrities spring to their defense (The Washington Post)
- Elton John defends royals’ private jet use amid climate change hypocrisy controversy (Fox Business)
- Elton John paid for Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s private flight to France (Fox News)
The Godfather:
It’s official, the Godfather movies are now considered racist.
- Gov. Cuomo knocks ‘The Godfather’ for anti-Italian stereotypes following brother’s ‘Fredo’ incident (Fox News)
Planned Parenthood:
Planned Parenthood announced Monday that it is pulling out of the Title X federal family planning program rather than abide by a new Trump administration rule prohibiting participants from referring patients for abortions.
- Planned Parenthood abandons Title X federal funds after Trump rule prohibits abortion referrals (Fox News)
