Brad Parscale, Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign manager, on Tuesday called for the ouster of Attorney General Jeff Sessions and an end to special counsel Robert Mueller’s sprawling Russia probe. In a terse tweet, Parscale said that the Justice Department’s recently released inspector general report on the handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation gives Trump all the evidence he needs to take the highly controversial actions.Story Continued Below “Time to fire Sessions End the Mueller investigation You can’t obstruct something that was phony against you The IG report gives @realDonaldTrump the truth to end it all,” Parscale wrote. Trump and his allies have seized on the report to argue that the Mueller probe is hopelessly corrupt and that the findings exonerate the president. However, the main conclusion of the report was that political bias did not impact the outcome of the Clinton probe, but that former FBI director James Comey broke from … [Read more...] about Trump’s reelection campaign manager calls for firing Sessions
CSCU President Proposes Another Consolidation Plan
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities President Mark Ojakian plans to present a new consolidation plan to the Board of Regents on Thursday. The “Students First” plan would consolidate all 12 community colleges in Connecticut into one accredited institution by 2023. It would save $17 million when fully implemented. His last plan drew sharp criticism from faculty members and students and was most recently rejected by the Regional Accreditation Commission in April. Ojakian said the biggest difference with the new plan is the extended timeline. He wants to slowly phase in the changes over the next five years, with the goal of having one single accredited institution by 2023. If approved by the Board of Regents, the first change students will see is through the application process. It will be one application for all 12 community colleges, as well as one website. It will be the same process for any student enrolling in classes or applying for financial … [Read more...] about CSCU President Proposes Another Consolidation Plan
‘We Are Talking About American Values’: Border Separations Ripple Through Midterm Campaigns
Wrenching scenes of migrant children being separated from their parents at the southern border are roiling campaigns ahead of midterm elections, emboldening Democrats on the often-fraught issue of immigration while forcing an increasing number of Republicans to break from President Donald Trump on an issue important to the GOP's most ardent supporters. Kim Schrier, a Democrat running for a House seat outside of Seattle, said Trump is pushing an "absolutely unethical, inhumane" policy. "We are talking about American values, not Democratic values or Republican values, and this is something that will flip people to a Democrat in this election," Schrier said. That prospect was enough for House Republicans' national campaign chairman, Ohio Rep. Steve Stivers, to offer cover Monday to vulnerable GOP members. Stivers said in a statement that he's asking "the administration to stop needlessly separating children from their parents" and suggested he'd examine legislative options if Trump … [Read more...] about ‘We Are Talking About American Values’: Border Separations Ripple Through Midterm Campaigns
Owner of Sift Bake Shop in Mystic Wins Best Baker in America Competition
The owner of a bakery in Mystic can now add a national award to his list of accomplishments. Sift Bake Shop announced on Facebook that Adam Young has won Food Network's Best Baker in America competition. Food Network's website says Young competed against eight other world-class bakers to win the competition and a $25,000 prize. His task was to create "the ultimate chocolate cake for 100 people that features caramel flavor and elaborate chocolate decorations, three types of chocolate and three flavors of chocolate bon bons," according to Food Network's episode description. Young previously competed on season three of Food Network's Spring Baking Championship where he came in second place. 'Papá!' Audio of Migrant Children at Border Stokes Rage According to Sift Bake Shop's website, Young is an executive pastry chef that has achieved the coveted Forbes 5 star and AAA 5 diamond awards for two restaurants and has co-written two cookbooks. Young owns Sift Bake Shop on Water … [Read more...] about Owner of Sift Bake Shop in Mystic Wins Best Baker in America Competition
Spieth aims for back-to-back Travelers titles
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‘Operation Shower’ honors 40 military moms at Travelers Championship
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Mystic baker named ‘best in America’
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Interior ‘disappointed’ by billboards protesting Uranium drilling in Grand Canyon
Department of the Interior officials say they are "disappointed" by a recent billboard ad campaign by environmentalist groups decrying uranium drilling near the Grand Canyon, saying the group is wasting its money. Interior Spokeswoman Heather Swift on Tuesday tweeted that Secretary Ryan ZinkeRyan Keith ZinkePress: Drain the swamp – of Scott Pruitt Zinke blatantly disregards Trump’s opposition to ‘horror show’ elephant trophy hunting Overnight Energy: Spending bill targets Pruitt | Ryan not paying 'close attention' to Pruitt controversies | Yellowstone park chief learned of dismissal through press release MORE was "disappointed" in the groups' actions. "@SecretaryZinke is disappointed to see such a tremendous waste of precious conservation dollars," Swift tweeted. Adding: "The Secretary has no intention to revisit uranium mining in and around the canyon and has made exactly zero moves to suggest otherwise." On Grand Canyon uranium & the recent ad buy: … [Read more...] about Interior ‘disappointed’ by billboards protesting Uranium drilling in Grand Canyon
UConn Foundation President & CEO stepping down
STORRS, Conn (WTNH) - UConn Foundation President & CEO Joshua R. Newton will be leaving his position after a five-year tenure.Since joining the foundation in Sept. 2013, the foundation has raised nearly $400 million. The University's endowment has also seen a growth of about $100 million.UConn Board of Directors Chairman, Dan Toscano, commented on Newton's leave, saying, "I am personally grateful to Josh for the foundation he has helped to build. The UConn Foundation has never been stronger, the team has never been deeper, and the future has never been brighter."Related Content: UConn may need to revisit planned tuition hikes"I'm proud of what our team has been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time," said Newton. "The only reason I was able to attend college was because of scholarships, so raising funds for low-income and meritorious students has always been a passion of mine."Newton is contracted to become the Senior Vice … [Read more...] about UConn Foundation President & CEO stepping down
2 teens arrested in Hamden for allegedly stealing a vehicle
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) - Two teens were arrested on Tuesday morning after allegedly stealing a motor vehicle from a Hamden home. The stolen vehicle was followed by the homeowner on Shepard Ave. Shortly after, the car was met by police traveling southbound on Dixwell Avenue. The two teens then exited the vehicle and fled on foot.The two individuals were later apprehended and taken into custody. They were charged with Larceny in the 1st Degree, and Interfering with a Police Officer.They are scheduled to appear in juvenile court in New Haven on July 10th. … [Read more...] about 2 teens arrested in Hamden for allegedly stealing a vehicle