Pence carves his own political ID, on behalf of Trump

TweetShuttling across the country aboard Air Force Two, Vice President Mike Pence has been a loyal messenger for President Donald Trump. At the same time, he has been carving out his own political identity as the steady understudy to a mercurial president.

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Pence carves his own political ID, on behalf of Trump

The Road to Mayweather-McGregor: A Notorious Resume

TweetIt’s hard to believe that just a few years ago, only a segment of the hardcore MMA fanbase outside of the European scene knew of Ireland’s Conor McGregor. Today, he is one of the sport’s superstars, the first fighter in UFC history to hold two titles simultaneously, and, on Aug. 26, the man competing in the biggest fight of 2017 when he enters the professional boxing ring for the first time to face unbeaten future Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather. So how did this all happen? Let’s find out.2013TKO1 Marcus Brimage (Watch on UFC FIGHT PASS)Diehard fight fans knew about co ... Read the Full Article Here

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The Road to Mayweather-McGregor: A Notorious Resume

Manchin says he doesn't give a s--- about getting reelected

TweetWest Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin is up for re-election next year but told his hometown paper it’s not about to sway how he votes in the Senate.

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Manchin says he doesn't give a s--- about getting reelected

UFC Mexico City Scorecard

TweetSaturday’s UFC Mexico City event is in the books, and now that the dust has settled in Mexico, it’s time to go to the scorecard to see who the big winners were at Arena Ciudad de Mexico.Sergio PettisSergio Pettis may be the younger brother of former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, but he never got caught up in that syndrome of trying to catch up to his big bro or go flying off cages to find a place on the same highlight reels. He’s always been his own man, mature beyond his years, and maybe because of that, some people have slept on the talented Milwaukee native. Y ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC Mexico City Scorecard

Trump talks to South Korean president, tweets he's 'impressed' about UN's North Korea sanctions vote

TweetPresident Trump spoke with South Korean President Moon Jae-In Sunday night following mounting tensions with North Korea.

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Trump talks to South Korean president, tweets he's 'impressed' about UN's North Korea sanctions vote

UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno Fantasy Rewind

TweetAn action-packed night in Mexico City was capped off by a thrilling five-round main event that saw Sergio Pettis earn his fourth win in a row by defeating local favorite Brandon Moreno in a showdown between top 10 flyweight. Pettis survived an early onslaught from Moreno in the opening round as the fight hit the mat and the former Ultimate Fighter competitor nearly locked in a rear naked choke several times while staying in complete control on the ground. From there, Pettis started to take over with his diverse striking attack as he bombed Moreno with several stiff combinations while also tagg ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno Fantasy Rewind

Former Texas Governor Mark White dies at age 77

TweetFormer Texas Gov. Mark White, a Democrat who championed public education reforms that included the landmark "no-pass, no-play" policy for high school athletes during his single term in office, has died.

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Former Texas Governor Mark White dies at age 77

UFC Mexico City - Fight by Fight Preview

TweetSERGIO PETTIS VS BRANDON MORENOSaturday’s main event is best described as the ultimate pick ‘em fight, because you can make a compelling case for either Sergio Pettis or Brandon Moreno to win. So what separates these two 23-year-olds who may be fighting for a future shot at the flyweight title? That old standby, high altitude. Moreno trained for over a month in Mexico City, giving him a slight edge over Pettis, who did work in Albuquerque for some of his camp. Where Pettis evens the score is that he’s a very patient fighter, so he can ease into the fight and make ... Read the Full Article Here

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UFC Mexico City - Fight by Fight Preview

Trump and the Russia investigation: What to know

TweetQuestions about Russia's involvement in the U.S. election has plagued the Trump administration.

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Trump and the Russia investigation: What to know

Moreno loves everything about the Octagon

TweetThe happiest man in the world lives in Tijuana, Mexico. If the ever-present smile doesn’t give it away, then just hearing Brandon Moreno talk about his Saturday bout against Sergio Pettis does the trick. This is a 23-year-old about to face someone trained to punch him in the face this weekend, but you wouldn’t know it by his demeanor. He might as well be going out for a day at the beach with his family.“It’s a lot of feelings,” he said of his first UFC main event. “I feel pressure, I feel nervous, but the thing I feel the most is happiness. My last fight in ... Read the Full Article Here

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Moreno loves everything about the Octagon

Trump aide Stephen Miller slams CNN star Acosta on immigration

TweetWhite House senior adviser Stephen Miller lashed out Wednesday at CNN star Jim Acosta for his “cosmopolitan bias” during a heated debate in the briefing room over President Trump’s call to overhaul legal immigration.

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Trump aide Stephen Miller slams CNN star Acosta on immigration

Markos' victory over former champ was pivotal moment

TweetAlexa Grasso may be in Mexico City ahead of her opponent, Randa Markos, getting acclimated to the high altitude that will likely rear its ugly head during Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card. But Markos found her answer when it comes to evening the score on that front.The attic.“The only thing that can prepare me for the altitude over there is actually being over there,” Markos admits. “But I train in an attic that has no windows, so it’s pretty hot up there, over a hundred degrees, and I’ve got a sauna suit on. (Laughs) So hopefully, it (fighting in Mexico City ... Read the Full Article Here

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Markos' victory over former champ was pivotal moment