Daniel Chaitin

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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai has been on the receiving end of several death threats and racist comments over net neutrality. Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democratic commissioner, said such comments were "unacceptable. Under any circumstances." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

FCC Democrat reacts to death threats, racist attacks against Chairman Ajit Pai

Daniel Chaitin · January 13, 2018 1:36 am

Anderson Cooper and other CNN figures wasted no time Thursday night lambasting President Trump for his reported remarks calling Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations "shithole countries." (screenshot)

CNN employees pile on, accuse Trump of racism in response to ‘shithole’ remark

Daniel Chaitin · January 12, 2018 4:37 am

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., the only African-American Republican serving in the Senate, said Thursday that it would be "disappointing" if stories were true that President Trump called Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations "shithole countries." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Tim Scott reacts to Trump ‘shithole’ controversy: ‘Our strength lies in our diversity’

Daniel Chaitin · January 12, 2018 3:11 am

Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, demanded an apology from President Trump after a Washington Post report Thursday quoted the president calling Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations "shithole countries." (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Republican Rep. Mia Love: Trump ‘must apologize’ for ‘shithole’ remark

Daniel Chaitin · January 12, 2018 12:02 am

Since his campaign, President Trump has sought a physical barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border as a way to stem the tide of illegal immigrants into the U.S. (John Gibbins/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP, Pool)

Kellyanne Conway: Trump ‘discovered’ wall isn’t needed for entire US-Mexico border

Daniel Chaitin · January 11, 2018 4:26 am

Counselor to President Trump Kellyanne Conway told CNN's Chris Cuomo that the White House doesn't talk about former political rival Hillary Clinton, hours after the president discussed Clinton at a press conference that day. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Kellyanne Conway: ‘Nobody here’ talks about Hillary Clinton

Daniel Chaitin · January 11, 2018 3:50 am

A 62-year-old bachelor, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has for years denied rumors that he is homosexual. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Chelsea Handler attacks Lindsey Graham’s sexuality, suggests Trump has blackmail video

Daniel Chaitin · January 11, 2018 2:40 am

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., praised an energy company for lowering its rates in the wake of the new tax law, but her adulation for the business and the law ended there. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Energy and Environment

Elizabeth Warren ‘delighted’ energy company in Massachusetts is reducing rates due to GOP tax plan she opposes

Daniel Chaitin · January 11, 2018 12:43 am

Scientists have predicted for years that killer tsunamis could strike the Caribbean, which lacks an adequate warning system even though its seabed is gouged by some of the world's deepest trenches where tidal waves are generated. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

Tsunami advisory issued, then canceled for Puerto Rico after massive earthquake

Daniel Chaitin · January 10, 2018 3:28 am

Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal attorney, has filed suit against Fusion GPS and BuzzFeed regarding their involvement in the so-called "Trump dossier." (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Trump lawyer Michael Cohen sues BuzzFeed, Fusion GPS over ‘Trump dossier’

Daniel Chaitin · January 10, 2018 2:24 am

Capping an interview with White House director of legislative affairs Marc Short Tuesday, CNN's Wolf Blitzer showered his admiration for the Trump administration's transparency. (screenshot)

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer showers praise on Trump for opening up immigration meeting to press

Daniel Chaitin · January 10, 2018 1:35 am

"Steve Bannon and I. We both ended up pissing off a lot of people. But I'll say this for myself—at least I did it with my own book," former Democratic National Committee head Donna Brazile tweeted. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Donna Brazile kicks Steve Bannon while he’s down

Daniel Chaitin · January 10, 2018 12:48 am