Why was the criticism even necessary?

May Senator John McCain rest in peace.

August 27, 2018
By Erin Kelly

Veterans groups on Monday (click here) criticized President Trump, saying he should show greater respect for the late Sen. John McCain by flying the White House flags at half-staff through his burial and issuing a presidential proclamation in honor of the Vietnam War hero.

"The American Legion urges the White House to follow long-established protocol following the death of prominent government officials," American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan wrote in a letter to Trump.

After flying the flags at half-staff on Saturday and Sunday, the White House broke with tradition and resumed flying its flags at full-staff on Monday morning, even though McCain's final memorial service will not take place until this coming weekend.

Later on Monday, after criticism poured in from veterans groups and others, the flags were again lowered to half staff at the White House...

August 27, 2018

By Eric Levenson and Keith Allen

A federal judge in Seattle (click here) granted a motion for a preliminary injunction on Monday that blocks a Texas man from releasing downloadable blueprints for 3D-printed guns until the litigation is resolved, according to court documents obtained by CNN.

Judge Robert S. Lasnik of the US District Court for Western Washington extended an earlier temporary restraining order, which will remain in place until the case is resolved, the court documents state.

"The court finds that the irreparable burdens on the private defendants' First Amendment rights are dwarfed by the irreparable harms the states are likely to suffer if the existing restrictions are withdrawn and that, overall, the public interest strongly supports maintaining the status quo through the pendency of this litigation," Lasnik wrote in the ruling....

"Good Night, Moon"

The Full

15.2 days old moon

99.8% lit

August 26, 2018
By Rachel E. Greenspan

United States residents who missed the partial solar eclipse on Aug. 11 have another chance to see something wild in the sky this month. The August full moon — dubbed the “green corn moon,” the “grain moon,” the “red moon” and the “sturgeon moon” — will be visible in the sky soon.

The full moon reached its full phase on Sunday morning, according to space.com, which means the full moon will be visible about 24 minutes after sunset on Sunday, Aug. 26.

A full moon is often visible 24 hours before and after its peak, so stargazers may be able to catch a glimpse on Monday night, too.