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This story was originally published in the December 10 edition of Meanwhile in America, CNN's daily email about US politics for global readers. Sign up here to receive it every weekday morning. (CNN)A virus of misinformation and mistrust rages in America. On a melodramatic Monday, an independent report debunked Donald Trump's claims that the FBI was biased in its investigation into his campaign's 2016 links to Moscow. But the US President nevertheless bent the facts to say his suspicions had been vindicated. And the US Attorney General William Barr -- who is supposed to be an independent arbiter of justice, not act as Trump's personal lawyer -- excoriated the bureau anyway. Meanwhile, the day's impeachment hearing -- into a scandal partly spawned by Trump's bid to prove that it was in fact Ukraine that meddled in the election three years ago -- descended into choleric feuding. In the looking glass world of Capitol Hill, Republicans -- once the most hawkish of Cold warriors -- … [Read more...] about Putin’s plan for America is working better than he could have hoped

Superstar rapper Cardi B sat down with independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to talk about everything from his plans to deal with student debt to climate change and more. The 26-year-old rapper and Vermont Senator got together to shoot a campaign video that is designed to appeal to young voters, per CNN in a piece published Monday. (RELATED: Tomi Lahren Hits Back After Cardi B Threatens To Get Her Leash Once Again)Teasing the sit-down, the “Please Me” hitmaker shared a snapshot of the event on her Instagram. She captioned the post, “Not me, US. Thank you Senator Bernie Sanders for sitting with me and sharing your plans on how you will change this country.” (RELATED: Tomi Lahren Responds To Cardi B’s ‘Dog Walk’ Threat) View this post on Instagram A post shared by MOSTHATEDCARDI (@iamcardib) on Jul 29, 2019 at 5:36pm PDT “A couple of weeks ago I asked my followers if you had the opportunity to have a question answered by a … [Read more...] about Cardi B Meets With Bernie Sanders To Talk Student Debt, Climate Change And More

2019 COMMUNITY STAR DEADLINE THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12! Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to make our community a better place to live, work and play? Nominate a Community Star today! Criteria for the Community Star award includes going above and beyond the call of duty by volunteering time, talent and/or resources to the community; implementing sustainable change for the benefit of our community; or leaving an exceptional, lasting lifetime impression as someone others admire and respect. Additional details, 2019 Community Star and Green Biz Nomination forms can be found at https://www.parkridgechamber.o...Subscribe … [Read more...] about Community Star Nomination Deadline Approaches

close Video Hooters calendar girls explain how they’re giving back to our troops with care packages Hooters calendar girls Briana Smith, Somer Bishop, and Francheska Kubacki explain how they're giving back to our troops with care packages. Briana Smith is dying to meet you. The 2019 Miss Hooters International Pageant winner and calendar girl took home the crown in June of this year, beating out 80 women from across the country. The 21-year-old, who’s the daughter of an Air Force veteran, also stars in the 2020 Hooters Calendar in support of Operation Calendar Drop. The popular restaurant chain collects and ships the calendars to active-duty personnel deployed in the United States and around the world. HOOTERS GIRL HAILEY SLOBODZIAN DETAILS FOLLOWING IN HER MOTHER’S FOOTSTEPS: ‘I WOULD PUT ON HER UNIFORM’ Briana Smith says her father is a proud veteran. (Hooters/Hooters Management Corporation/LTP Management) HOOTERS CALENDAR GIRLS … [Read more...] about Hooters calendar girl and future mortician Briana Smith explains why she wants to help the dead

close Video Katherine Schwarzenegger recalls a ‘nerve-racking’ moment with husband Chris Pratt Katherine Schwarzenegger explains why it was 'nerve-racking' introducing her dog Maverick to 'Avengers' star Chris Pratt. The proud animal advocate also explains why she's passionate about Petco during the holidays. Katherine Schwarzenegger admitted she was nervous about introducing then-fiancé Chris Pratt to her dog Maverick. “I think when you introduce your dog as a dog parent to anybody new in your life, it’s nerve-racking, especially when it’s somebody that you care deeply about and that you love,” the 29-year-old told Fox News. “You always want to make sure that it goes smoothly,” she continued. “And Maverick is very protective of me and my family, so it was just a nerve-racking experience and that happens with anyone that I introduce him to. I think a lot of dog parents can relate to that feeling. But it went over … [Read more...] about Katherine Schwarzenegger recalls a ‘nerve-racking’ moment with husband Chris Pratt