Avenatti charged with domestic violence

The lawyer and fierce Trump critic vehemently denied the claims. No Images? Click here   By Paul Vale     Thursday, November 15 AVENATTI ARRESTED Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels, was arrested in Los Angeles on a domestic violence charge, according to several media outlets. Avenatti, freed on bail, said he was “not going to be intimidated.” [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] PELOSI SPEAKERSHIP IN DOUBT Nancy Pelosi’s bid to become House speaker again is in trouble. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) told reporters he was “100 percent” confident there were enough votes to block Pelosi ― more than 20 ― in a floor vote for speaker. [HuffPost] BREXIT OFFICIAL QUITS ON MAY Britain’s Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab resigned from the Cabinet to protest the withdrawal agreement Theresa May brokered with the European Union. Raab said he believed the deal “presents a very real threat to the integrity of the United Kingdom.” Three other ministers also have quit over the deal. [HuffPost] TRUMP BACKER TOPPLED IN NEW JERSEY Andy Kim, a national security adviser to President Barack Obama, won a tight race against fervent Trump supporter Rep. Tom MacArthur in New Jersey. [HuffPost] MELANIA TARGET AXED FROM WHITE HOUSE Deputy national security adviser Mira Ricardel has been fired, barely 24 hours after first lady Melania Trump publicly called for her dismissal. Melania Trump’s harsh demand reportedly followed a squabble with Ricardel over seating on a plane during the first lady’s trip to Africa last month. [HuffPost] FLAKE: NO MORE JUDGES UNTIL MUELLER BILL Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) said he will not vote to confirm any more of Trump’s judicial nominees until a bill to protect special counsel Robert Mueller receives a vote in the Senate. [HuffPost]         TRUMP: VOTERS SWAPPING HATS TO COMMIT FRAUD Trump told a preposterous lie in an interview with a conservative website, claiming Republicans were losing elections because of people voting multiple times. “Sometimes they go to their car, put on a different hat, put on a different shirt, come in and vote again,” he said. [HuffPost] TRUMP OFFICIAL CAN’T SAY ‘CLIMATE CHANGE’ Interior Secretary  Ryan Zinke acknowledged on a visit to California that wildfires are getting worse ― but would not say the words “climate change.” [HuffPost] SAUDIS HALT YEMEN OFFENSIVE The Saudi-led coalition has ordered a halt in its offensive against Houthi rebels in Yemen’s main port city of Hodeidah. [Reuters] TRUMP BACKS PRISON REFORM BILL Trump announced his support for a bipartisan prison reform bill that would overhaul federal sentencing laws, saying the bill would “make our communities safer and give former inmates a second chance at life after they have served their time.” [HuffPost] DEATH TOLL RISES IN CALIFORNIA At least 56 people have been killed in California’s Camp fire, and 130 are still missing. [HuffPost] ACTIVISTS DISRUPT SHAPIRO IN OHIO Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro was met by activists chanting, “Reagan’s dead” and “John McCain’s dead,” when he arrived for a speaking engagement at Ohio State University. [HuffPost]       Al Jazeera journalist Mehdi Hasan brilliantly grills this Trump official on the president’s lies. Check your fire insurance coverage. It's probably not what it used to be. Enjoy one of these 12 healthy Thanksgiving recipes that don't sacrifice on flavor. BBC America is going to ring in 2019 with Doctor Who. Breaking away from the traditional Christmas Day timeslot, the popular series will have its first-ever “Who Year’s Day” special. Director James Cameron says the “Avatar” sequels have reached a major milestone with the completion of all principal photography involving main cast members. Here’s what to buy at Walmart on Black Friday. The country is hopelessly split. So why not make it official and break up? Greek archaeologists have discovered remnants of the long-lost ancient city of Tenea, built by Trojan prisoners. Here are the 14 most awkward things ever said in a wedding speech. A pearl and diamond pendant from Marie Antoinette's private collection, which Sotheby's billed as "one of the most important royal jewelry collections ever to come to auction," fetched more than $36 million in Geneva. Here are the winners of the 2018 National Book Awards. Chris Stapleton won the most honors at the 2018 Country Music Association Awards and had the show’s best performance. Keith Urban won the top prize — Entertainer of the Year. An FBI report reveals that hate crimes in the U.S. are on the rise. A New Jersey woman has been charged with animal cruelty after 44 dead dogs were discovered stored in freezers throughout her home.   This is what it feels like when you connect with a soulmate. Love this newsletter? Share it with a friend!      HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. Start your workday the right way with the news that matters most — all with a dash of signature Morning Email snark. Does somebody keep forwarding you this email? Get your own copy. It's free! Sign up here. 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