(AP) — Several more companies have suspended campaign contributions to Sen. Josh Hawley in the wake of last week’s attack at the U.S. Capitol, and a political action committee of Republicans opposed to President Donald Trump is pressuring remaining Missouri donors to abandon the GOP senator. Cerner Corp., Ameren Corp., Edward Jones and the law…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is moving abruptly away from President Donald Trump. A Republican strategist says McConnell is telling people that he thinks Trump perpetrated impeachable offenses. McConnell also sees House Democrats’ drive to impeach Trump as an opportune moment to distance the GOP from the tumultuous, divisiveness outgoing president. McConnell’s…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout from the attack of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump loyalists (all times local): 12 p.m. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says the impeachment effort being pushed by House Democrats could “do great damage to the institutions of government” and he’s warning his GOP colleagues not…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Impeachment ahead, the House will first try Tuesday to push the vice president and Cabinet to act even more quickly to remove President Donald Trump from office. Democrats are set to pass a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke constitutional authority under the 25th Amendment to oust Trump. Trump…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire mogul, Republican mega-donor and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in domestic and international politics has died after a long illness. Adelson died at 87 from complications related to treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was…
(AP) — St. Louis County police are investigating vandalism that damaged churches, non-profits and businesses in the town of Jennings. Police spokesman Benjamin Granda says the first incident was at Noah’s Ark Church on Dec. 10, and the second was at Calvary West Missionary Baptist Church nine days later. Six other buildings were targeted on…
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) – A popular St. Louis eatery is getting more national recognition. Gioia’s Deli’s famous hot salami sandwich was named Missouri’s best sandwich by Food and Wine magazine for its “Best Sandwiches in Every State list.” Gioia’s owner Alex Donley said, “It is such an honor to be featured in Food and Wine…
State capitols across the country are under heightened security after the siege of the U.S. Capitol last week. The FBI has warned of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C., ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. State capitols were reinforced with extra police officers and National Guard units Monday…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is promising to “preserve the American dream” as he begins a new term in office. The Republican governor took the oath of office at midday Monday on the grounds of the newly refurbished Capitol. In his prepared remarks, Parson says he will care for everyone from…
(AP) — Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is being scolded and blamed for Wednesday’s riots at the U.S. Capitol. Hawley’s political mentor, former Sen. John Danforth, says supporting him was the “worst decision” he’s ever made. The 41-year-old first-term senator has rapidly emerged as one of President Donald Trump’s most loyal backers in Congress, and he…