Valerie Richardson
Articles by Valerie Richardson
Donald Trump’s claim on Obama wiretap added to Russia probe
Republican lawmakers said Sunday that they will include President Trump's explosive claim that the Obama administration engaged in politically driven wiretapping in the congressional probes of Russian campaign meddling. Published March 5, 2017
Nancy Pelosi unfazed by Democratic congressman’s sexist Kellyanne Conway joke
A few Democrats have called on a Democratic congressman to apologize for his crude joke last week about White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, but not House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Published March 5, 2017
Nancy Pelosi calls her denial of meeting Russian envoy ‘completely different’ from Sessions’ case
It turns out House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi also met the Russian ambassador and then denied it, but she insisted Sunday that her situation is "completely different" from that of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Published March 5, 2017
Nancy Pelosi calls Trump ‘deflector-in-chief,’ accuses him of manipulating media to change subject
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Sunday called President Trump the "deflector-in-chief," accusing him of manipulating news coverage to his benefit. Published March 5, 2017
White House calls for Congress to investigate Obama wiretapping allegation
The White House on Sunday called on Congress to investigate the Obama administration's alleged wiretapping of the Trump campaign. Published March 5, 2017
Ten arrested at March 4 Trump in Berkeley as protesters engulf rally
Most of Saturday's March 4 Trump rallies went off without a hitch, but that wasn't the case in Berkeley, California. Published March 5, 2017
Anti-Trump agitators caught on video plotting to wreck inaugural ball plead guilty to conspiracy
Two anti-Trump activists have pleaded guilty to conspiracy after being caught on a Project Veritas video plotting to set off stink bombs and sprinklers at an inaugural ball in January. Published March 5, 2017
Shell Oil accused of ignoring climate threat known in 1991
The #ExxonKnew campaign never quite panned out as climate change activists had hoped, unless their goal was to see Exxon Mobil CEO Rex W. Tillerson sworn in as secretary of state. But that failure wasn't enough to stop #ShellKnew. Published March 2, 2017
Pet rescue: ‘There are other still other animals’ left behind at the Dakota Access protest camp
Volunteers with a local animal shelter are working with law enforcement to rescue more dogs after contractors finish using heavy machinery as part of the clean-up effort at the camp near Cannon Ball, North Dakota. Published March 2, 2017
Earthquake damage as result of oil and gas activity forecasted to decline
The number of people at risk for earthquake damage brought on by oil and gas activity is expected to plummet this year, thanks to state regulations as well as market forces, according to a federal forecast released Wednesday. Published March 1, 2017
A third of Americans wouldn’t miss California if it seceded: Poll
About a third of Americans wouldn't miss California if the state decided to split off from the union. Published March 1, 2017
Dakota Access protest camp: Crews haul off 48 million pounds of garbage, debris
Clean-up crews have removed 48 million pounds of trash so far from the largest Dakota Access oil pipeline protest camp -- and they're not finished yet. Published March 1, 2017
Dakota Access pipeline final protest by Standing Rock to get judge’s decision
A federal judge said Tuesday he will decide by March 7 on a request to block the Dakota Access pipeline in what may be the tribes' last chance to derail the nearly completed project before it begins transporting oil. Published February 28, 2017
Animal rescue finds dogs left behind amid tons of trash at Dakota Access protest camp
Along with tons of garbage left behind at the Dakota Access protest camp, at least eight dogs have been discovered since protesters departed last week under a federal evacuation order. Published February 28, 2017
Voters say Democrats hurting party, nation with scorched-earth anti-Trump tactics: Poll
The Democratic Party's never-ending anti-Trump siege isn't just bad for the country, it's also hurting Democrats with the voters. Published February 28, 2017
Donald Trump calls gaffe-plagued, low-rated Oscars telecast ‘a little sad’
The 89th Academy Awards ceremony Sunday registered an audience of 32.9 million, according to Nielsen figures released by ABC, the lowest viewership in nine years and the second-lowest audience since 2000. Published February 28, 2017
Bernie Sanders under rising pressure to form third party
Democratic Party insiders say efforts to draft Sen. Bernard Sanders to launch a political party are foolish, doomed to fail and could do more to hurt than help the progressive cause. Published February 27, 2017
California Democrats spend $110 million to defeat other Democrats in 2016 same-party races
Dominating California politics is getting pricey for Democrats, who spent in excess of $110 million to defeat other Democrats last year, significantly more than what it cost them under the top-two primary system in 2014. Published February 24, 2017
Dakota Access pipeline poised to flow oil within weeks as project roars ahead of schedule
After months of protest-driven delays, the Dakota Access pipeline now is running ahead of schedule and expected to be ready to deliver oil as early as next month. Published February 24, 2017
Dakota Access pipeline camp cleared of protesters
Thousands of protesters, tons of garbage and nearly 750 arrests later, the Dakota Access pipeline occupation wrapped up Thursday as law enforcement cleared stragglers from the floodplain in preparation for the massive clean-up ahead. Published February 23, 2017
