White House Communications Director Hope Hicks Resigning

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House Communications Director Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump’s most loyal aides, is resigning.

The departure of one of the president’s longest-serving advisers, who worked as a one-woman communications shop during his winning campaign, came as a surprise to most in the White House — and cast a pall over the West Wing at a tumultuous time. The news comes a day after Hicks was interviewed for nine hours by the House panel investigating Russia interference in the 2016 election and contact between Trump’s campaign and Russia.

In a statement, Trump praised Hicks for her work over the last three years, saying he “will miss having her by my side.”

Hicks, who occupied to the desk closest to the Oval Office in the West Wing, has been a central participant in or witness to nearly every milestone and controversy of the Trump campaign and White House. She began her White House tenure as director of strategic communications — a title that only partly captured her more expansive role as the president’s gatekeeper to the press.

Hicks acknowledged to a House intelligence panel Tuesday that she has occasionally told “white lies” for Trump. But she said she had not lied about anything relevant to the Russia investigation. She has also been interviewed by special counsel Robert Mueller, in his expansive probe of Russian interference of the 2016 election and potential misdeeds committed by those in the president’s orbit.

Hicks said in a statement, “There are no words to adequately express my gratitude to President Trump.” She added she wished Trump and his administration the “very best.”

A former Ralph Lauren fashion model and public relations pro who worked for Trump’s daughter Ivanka, Hicks, 29, had no political background when Trump asked her to serve on his campaign.

Before Wednesday’s announcement, Hicks had not been happy for some time, said one person with knowledge of her thinking who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. That person said Hicks had been increasingly feeling the stress of the position.

Hicks, who has long tried to avoid media attention, was thrust into the spotlight recently when it was revealed she had been dating former Staff Secretary Rob Porter. He left the administration after accusations that he had abused his two ex-wives became public.

Hicks helped craft the White House’s initial supportive response.

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Associated Press writers Catherine Lucey and Ken Thomas contributed from Washington. Jonathan Lemire contributed from New York.

Dick's Sporting Goods To Stop Selling Assault-Style Rifles

RadioOnFire.com - Dick's Sporting Goods announced Wednesday the chain will no longer sell assault-style weapons. 

The retailer will also no longer sell firearms to those under the age of 21, nor will they sell high-capacity magazines. 

The announcement comes two weeks after a shooting at a high school in Parkland, Fla. killed 17, and on the same day students returned to classes at the school. 

"We deeply believe that this country's most precious gift is our children," the store said in a statement. "They are our future. We must keep them safe."

We deeply believe that this country's most precious gift is our children. They are our future. We must keep them safe. Beginning today, DICK'S Sporting Goods is committed to the following: https://t.co/J4OcB6XJnu pic.twitter.com/BaTJ9LaCYe

— DICK'S Sporting Goods (@DICKS) February 28, 2018

Chairman and CEO Edward Stack said on "Good Morning America" that Dick's is prepared for any potential backlash, but will never allow the sale of such guns in its stores again.

Stack on Wednesday called on elected officials to ban assault-style firearms, bump stocks and high capacity magazines and raise the minimum age to buy firearms to 21. He said universal background checks should be required, and there should be a complete universal database of those banned from buying firearms. He also called for the closure of the private sale and gun show loophole that waives the necessity of background checks.

The gunman who killed 17 people in Florida, mostly students, had purchased a shotgun at a Dick's store in November 2017, Stack said, although that was not the gun used in the school shooting. 

Walmart Inc., also a big gun seller, stopped selling AR-15 rifles and other semi-automatic weapons in 2015.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

Usher Herpes Accuser Quantasia Sharpton Shut Down in Court

RadioOnFire.com - theJasmineBRAND has reported that Usher Raymond’s accuser has been shut down in court with a judge denying her attempt to question another woman the singer allegedly slept with. 

Last year, a woman named Quantasia Sharpton – along one other unidentified woman and man – sued Usher accusing him of exposing them to Herpes and failing to tell them prior to having sexual relations.



Usher has denied all allegations and said that if he did transmit any STDs it was unintentional, meaning if he had herpes, he didn’t know he did at the time. The case is still being battled out in court.



Last October, Sharpton filed docs in the case, trying to take a deposition of a another woman – who is referred to as ‘Jane Doe’ – that Usher allegedly had sex with and exposed to Herpes.

The woman filed docs demanding Sharpton not be allowed to depose her. She accused Sharpton of trying to obtain extremely private and embarrassing information about her sexual history with Usher.
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Husband And Wife Found Dead In Odenton Home

RadioOnFire.com - Anne Arundel County police are investigating a double homicide in Odenton.

Investigators said a resident of the home called 911 around 7 A.M. Sunday when they discovered the bodies of the two victims.

When police got to the house in the 2000 block of Brigadier Boulevard, they confirmed the victims were dead, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

The male victim was identified as Charles James Edward Jackson, 55, and the female was identified as his wife Veronique Crystal Jackson, 45.

Police spent the morning conducting interviews.

"Our investigators know so far none of the neighbors saw anything. We did a neighborhood canvas, so neighbors report they didn't see or hear anything out of the ordinary, so it's a very strange case but our homicide detectives are here," Anne Arundel County police Lt. Ryan Frashure said.

County police said investigators believe it's an isolated incident, and that there's no threat to the public.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department urges anyone with information on the suspicious deaths of Charles and Veronique Jackson to contact the Anne Arundel County Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731. Anyone with information that wishes to remain anonymous can also contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers.

Source WBAL

Candidates Vying To Become Next Governor Square Off On Baltimore Issues

RadioOnFire.com - Seven candidates vying to become Maryland's next governor squared off Saturday for the first time at a forum in downtown Baltimore.

The two-hour event featured a wide variety of questions for the candidates, and it gave voters a chance to hear the candidates' ideas on how to solve a variety of issues facing the state and Baltimore, including the Red Line rail project.

"The people who that Red Line would have helped most are low-income and working class African-Americans who didn't vote for (Gov.) Larry Hogan. That's why we don't have a Red Line. Elections matter, and that's why we need to get a Democrat back in office in Annapolis who cares about low-income and working-class African-Americans," candidate Alec Ross said.

"We've got to make sure we're investing in improvements to the link system. We've got to make sure that we're being innovative, that we're thinking about how we can work with Uber and Lyft as other cities have," candidate Krishanti Vignarajah said.

The group also weighed in on economic development.

"My economic development plan will focus on infrastructure improvements because that moves the economy forward," candidate Jim Shea said.

"How do you build a strong economy in the Baltimore region? You invest in those things, you invest in good schools, you invest in good infrastructure," candidate Rich Madaleno said.

"The state has a $75 million incentive fund. Imagine if they used that money at the state level not just for big sexy projects like Amazon (HQ2), but they actually used it for small- and medium-sized businesses where most of the jobs are being created," candidate Rushern Baker said.

Candidates also prioritized education.

"We'll have to fully fund education, eliminate the disparities between the have and the have nots, bring universal pre-K to every 4-year-old so that we can prevent the achievement gap before it begins," candidate Kevin Kamenetz said.

"I will present a budget that fully funds education in Maryland, period. We don't have as much of a money problem in this, the wealthiest country. We don't have as much of a money problem as we have a priority problem," candidate Ben Jealous said.

Former candidate Maya Rockeymoore Cummings served as the closing speaker for the event.

Source WBAL

NBA Youngboy's Girlfriend Jania Addresses Alleged Assault Video

RadioOnFire.com - Previously, a video surfaced of rapper NBA Youngboy allegedly beating his girlfriend Jania in what appears to be a hotel hallway. Now, Jania has taken to social media to address what appears to be her getting manhandled by the rapper.

Jania says they were just playing, and that she taunting him by saying “I bet you can’t pull me.” She went on to address another incident that took place in the airport, saying the situation was similar.

Watch HERE

Disturbing Video of NBA Youngboy Allegedly Assaulting Girlfriend Surfaces

RadioOnFire.com - NBA Youngboy has some explaining to do in a recently leaked video.

Youngboy and girlfriend, Jania and their relationship has been a constant topic of criticism. We've watched them hit lows, like making his girlfriend sleep in a lobby to have sex with other women. But also highs, like getting each others' names tattooed on their faces. However, a new video has been released that may show a more disturbing aspect of the couple's dysfunction.

Alleged footage of NBA assaulting Janai in a hotel hallway has caught a lot of people off guard. The fuzzy recording shows a male pulling and pushing a female around, slamming her to the ground. The victim seemed to be pleading trying to fight against getting brought back into the hotel room. At one point, the force of one yank was so intense her shirt came off as she hit the floor.

It was reported earlier today that Youngboy was arrested in Florida. The rapper was scheduled to appear at a Tallahassee nightclub but never showed up. Police eventually caught up with him on his tour bus and ran his record when they found the warrant for assault, weapons violations, and kidnapping.

This tape and his legal woes can end up being a major player in the "No Smoke" rapper's career. Last year, major hip-hop publication, XXL, admitted to not working with Famous Dex due to a similar scenario. A tape leak of Dex assaulting his then-girlfriend caused Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten to refuse to have him in the 2017 Freshman Class issue.

In the meantime, NBA is expected to be in court on Monday for his hearing.

WATCH HERE

NBA Youngboy Arrested in Tallahassee on Kidnapping & Weapons Charges

RadioOnFire.com - According to reports, rapper NBA Youngboy was recently arrested in Tallahassee, Florida on a kidnapping charge.

TMZ noted the felony warrant for the rapper was very serious, and kidnapping was included in the warrant. Police sources said they stopped the rapper’s tour bus and ended up checking the rapper’s background, which led them to discover that he was a fugitive in the state of Georgia.

The rapper is expected to appear in court on Monday.

Source: TMZ

Trump Calls His First Year in Office the "Most Successful in History"

RadioOnFire.com - Donald Trump was his usual self when he took to the podium at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Maryland on Friday, Feb. 23. 

Not long into his speech, he quit reading from the teleprompter and prepared the audience for what was about to come by calling the engagement boring up until that point. He then strayed from the script and in no time was boasting about the fruit of his accomplishments in the fashion that Americans have come to expect he would.

"This administration, I think, has had the most successful first year in the history of the Presidency," he said. "I really believe that. I really believe it."

As hyperbolic as the claim might have come off, it did gain applause from the crowd. Trump then carried on with the gloating about the Obama-era regulations he pulled back, the tax cuts legislation he passed, and more.

He was also sure to warn his GOP supporters to be aware of when they find themselves getting too comfortable, and stressed the importance of rallying the troops back up for the next election cycle.

“Don’t be complacent. Okay, don’t be complacent, because if they get in, they will repeal your tax cuts, they will put judges in that you wouldn’t believe. They’ll take away your Second Amendment, which we will never allow to happen," he said.

Tisha Campbell-Martin Files for Divorce From Duane Martin

RadioOnFire.com - They first got together in 1991 and got married in 1996. After 22 years of marriage, Tisha Campbell-Martin has filed for divorce from her husband, Duane Martin.

According to TMZ, she and Martin have been separated since December 2016. In a statement, Martin says, "After 27 years of being together and two amazing children, it pains me to announce that I've filed for divorce. It's an emotional time and I graciously ask for privacy for me, our children and the rest of our family." The same statement is posted on Tisha's twitter account where she also added, "@DUANEMARTIN_ said to me Best this morn 'we are family FOREVER."

Court documents state that Tisha wants spousal support from Duane. She would like to split physical and legal custody of their children. They share two sons, ages 8 and 16.

The news came as a shock to many online.

"27 years is a very long time to be married these days, especially in Hollywood. I wish you guys the best," one user tweeted. "Don't divorce. Go to marriage counseling. The entire world is asking you to stay together. You have young children who want you to be together. Please reconcile with your husband of 22 years!"

While Tisha has been vocal about their separation, Duane has kept silent on social media.

Earlier this month, Tisha made headlines after cameras caught she and former Martin co-stars Tichina Arnold and Martin Lawrence out together after announcing the show's reboot.

FL Gov. Rick Scott Announces That He's Raising State Legal Age to Buy a Gun

RadioOnFire.com - Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced on Friday (February 23) that in the interest of school safety he will pursue sweeping legislation that will require Americans on all sides of the gun issue to give a little ground.
In a move that marks a break from the traditional position of the National Rifle Association, Scott says that he is prepared to work with lawmakers to raise the legal age to buy a firearm to 21 in addition to making it "virtually impossible for anyone who has mental issues to use a gun."

In the past, the NRA has struck down proposals to regulate the purchase of arms based on mental illness by assuming the position that any interested consumer ought to be afforded due process and have the court be required to prove that they are unfit. The pro-gun organization has also long dismissed having the federal government impose age restrictions to the consumption of firearms. Scott says he's intent on turning the page and that acceptions will be made for "active duty and reserve military and spouses, National Guard members and law enforcement."

Governor Scott also detailed a plan going forth to increase school safety, and it flies in the face of the President's proposal to have teachers take on the onus of firing back in a potential school shooting. "I disagree with arming teachers. My focus is on bringing in law enforcement," said Scott. "I think you need to have individuals who are trained, well trained."

Scott called upon the state to approve $450 million to help pay for the staffing of law enforcement personnel in schools; one per every 1,000 students. That money would also go towards reinforcing doors and introducing metal detectors and bulletproof glass. It would also cover an increase in counseling and other mental health components, and will likely require him to call off $180 million in tax cuts he planned to sign into law.

Mahershala Ali and Nia Long Star in Netflix's Roxanne Shanté Biopic

RadioOnFire.com - Netflix has released the first trailer for Roxanne Roxanne. The film is an upcoming biopic about the turbulent life of female teen rap phenom Roxanne Shante who hails from Queens, New York and was apart of the Juice Crew in the 80s.

Most notably, Shante released a single "Roxanne's Revenge" at 15 years old in 1984. The song was a response to UTFO's Marley Marl produced "Roxanne Roxanne." Roxanne's diss would become a hit, the first for a female rapper and would push her to be a feared battle rapper of her day.

The biopic will be directed by Michael Larnell and it will highlight the struggles of Shante's early life. The film will star veteran actress Nia Long and Moonlight Oscar winner Mahershala Ali. The film played at Sundance last year and is produced by Forrest Whitaker and Pharrell Williams. The score for the film was curated by none other than Wu-Tang member RZA. Roxanne also had a hand in the telling of her own story as she worked closely with the cast and crew.

Watch the trailer above which features a bit of music and a lot about the street life of NYC during that era. Roxanne Roxanne is coming to Netflix on March 23rd.

Source: bit.ly

White House Press Briefing - February 22, 2018

RadioOnFire.com - Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah delivers an on-camera briefing to the press corps. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett also speaks.

Watch Live: White House Press Briefing - February 22, 2018

Ludacris Speaks On Tyrese, 'Fast & The Furious' Spin-offs, & Fear Factor

RadioOnFire.com - Ludacris drops by The Breakfast Club to promote MTV's Fear Factor and much more.

·        Offer for Fast and Furious spinoff

·        Relationship with Tyrese now

·        Tyrese challenging the Rock a Fear Factor challenge

·        Would you still do the movie if the Rock says he doesn’t want Tyrese in the movie

·        Did you agree with anything that Tyrese said

·        Jeff Ross wants to apologize about Paul Walker joke

·        Super Bowl is coming to Atlanta

·        Wendy Williams says there’s no Atlanta artists big enough to do the Halftime show

·        Doing Fear Factor

·        Craziest thing you’ve done in your life

·        Haunted House

·        Lala’s dream about Luda

·        Is music behind you

·        Not Bragging about his businesses

·        Working with Carrie Underwood

·        Whoo Kid story about Kanye’s car accident

·        Wants to win Oscar

Watch the full interview below:

FL Shooting Survivor Emma Gonzalez Debates with NRA Spokesperson

RadioOnFire.com - The deadly shooting that occurred in Parkland, Florida last week resulted in the murder of 17 innocent people. The shooter, Nikolas Cruz, obtained the gun used for the massacre, an AR-15, legally. Cruz was obviously disturbed, and was kicked out of both his school and the home of his caretaker.

Since the shooting, several skeptics have taken to social media in an attempt to discredit survivors of the attack. The conspiracy-influenced social media soldiers falsely accused several survivors of being actors, a fact that has since been disproved. Last night, more survivors were invited to CNN to speak with lawmakers, law-enforcement, and NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch in a recorded segment that placed gun control opposers in the hot seat.

Survivor Emma Gonzalez, a brave and well-spoken young woman, asked NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch if she felt that it should be more difficult to obtain assault weapons and modifications that made weapons like the AR-15 fully automatic.

Loesch answers, first stating that the federal government does not require states to enter records of mental illness into the national criminal database. Loesch argues that if a state chooses, a mentally unstable person's medical files can be sealed, omitting them from background checks.

Gonzalez snaps back, reminding Loesch of the original question, which she tried to side-step. Loesch obliges, and states that the NRA does not support modifications like bump stocks. The debate escalated, and even Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel took a stance against Loesch, stating, "You're not standing up for them," in regards to the survivors.

Source: uproxx.com

Off-Duty Prince George's Co. Officer Shot, Killed While Helping Neighbor In Domestic Dispute

RadioOnFire.com - A Prince George's County officer was hailed as a hero Wednesday after answering a neighbor's call for help in a domestic dispute that ended with him laying down his life.

The shooting happened in the area of Chadds Ford Drive and Chadsey Lane. Police say Cpl. Mujahid A. Ramzziddin was shot and killed while attempting to protect a neighbor at her request. He was home on his day off when she pleaded for his help at 10:18 a.m. Wednesday.

"He immediately responded to that plea for help and shortly thereafter found himself in a confrontation with a man armed with a shotgun," Chief Hank Stawinski said. "He lived a consequential life and he suffered a consequential death, but he saved her life by sacrificing his own."

Stawinski provided further details at a press conference Wednesday evening. The neighbor knew Ramzziddin was a police officer and that he parked his patrol car outside his house. She was the estranged wife of 37-year-old Glenn Tyndell, She, as well as Tyndell's ex-wife, had both tried to take out protective orders against Tyndell in the past.

Tyndell was at the property that morning to collect his belongings. Ramzziddin proactively approached the woman, and opted to go inside and talk to Tyndell. Ramzziddin, who had his service weapon on him and a police radio, went outside. He radioed for assistance in what was his last transmission.

Tyndell shortly followed and fired three fatal shots from 30 yards away, killing Ramzzidin. After a pause, he fired two more shots. Police saw the shooting on home security video. Those were the only shots fired at the home.

The neighbor was unhurt.

Tyndell, of the 11000 block of Drumsheugh Court in Largo, got in an SUV and, upon crossing the county line, was pursued by Charles County deputies. The chase went back into Prince George's County and ended 10 miles away from the shooting scene in Fort Washington, where the suspect was confronted by two officers and fatally shot.

Source WBAL

Kevin Hart's Ex, Torrei Hart In Baltimore Doing Stand Up Comedy

RadioOnFire.com - Torrei Hart’s been hitting the stage doing stand up recently and apparently she’s going on tour. Seems innocent right? Well, it’s not that simple. According to The Jasmine Brand, Torrei’s hitting the road with comedian Michael Blackson.

If you remember, Blackson has a bone to pick with Kevin Hart, who is Torrei’s ex. According to a source close to the celebrity website, she’s out to get a bag and doesn’t care about no silly beef.

“A lot of people don’t know this, but Torrei has always done comedy, even when she was with Kevin, she was doing comedy clubs and even helping him with his material,” the source said. “Teaming up with Michael [Blackson] is major because of his star power and the type of influence he brings on social media and the stage. Torrei’s already been touring, but this move will help solidify her career in the comedy realm.”

In January, Blackson called out Hart on-stage during one of his comedy shows and referred to him as a “bitch” and a “midget with a regular n***a’s head.” Last December, Hart trashed Blackson for making fun of him during his sex tape scandal.

Check out Malik S. & Torrei Hart FEBRUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 24 at the Baltimore Comedy Factory

Get ticket info HERE

Smoke Purpp Receives 1017 Chain from Gucci Mane

RadioOnFire.com - Smoke Purpp is one of the most successful Soundcloud rappers to do it. He came up in his city of Miami while other Floridians like Kodak Black, Lil Pump, and XXXTentacion also made a name for themselves through Soundcloud.

Todd Moscowitz signed Prupp to his independent Alamo record label last year after singles like "Live Off A Lick" went viral on the music streaming site. Moscowitz changed the game while working for Def Jam and Warner Bros. Records, and he left those major labels to help Gucci create his 1017 label, and created 300 Entertainment with Lyor Cohen while building his own label.

Purpp received a $50k chain when he signed with Moscowitz, and now the Miami based rapper has another gifted piece of jewelry to add to his collection. Moscowitz's affiliate Gucci gave Purpp a new chain, which he displayed on social media proudly.

The post featured the text "Thank u @laflare1017" sprawled across the screen while Purpp shows off his grill, then his chain. He holds the 1017 piece up boldly before dropping it to show off his watch.

Purpp is also affiliated with Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Records. That means Gucci, Moscowitz, and Scott are in his corner. That looks like a win.

Tekashi 6ix9ine Thanks L.A. for Love, Tells Clout Chasers to Hold the L

RadioOnFire.com - Tekashi 6ix9ine has many enemies. When the "Gummo" rapper made it known that he would be in Los Angeles during NBA All-Star Weekend, his west coast adversaries threatened to come for him.

OG Spanky Loco called Tekashi out for canceling a show in Los Angeles, while several members of the Crips showed up at 6ix9ine's hotel searching for the rapper. After spending the weekend in Los Angeles, Tekashi is untouched, and all his jewelry is in tow. He made a point to point out both of those facts in a recent social media post.

As the Instagram video caption, Tekashi writes, "THANK YOU LA 🙏🏻❤️ hand out the L comments now to all the clout chasers. I️ love You West Coast. There’s Gangsters all over the world BUT there’s also clout chasers." In the video, he spins his chain and displays all the pieces of his jewelry. As he shows off his ice, 6ix9ine mocks the people that said they would find him if he came to Los Angeles.

"Hey holmes. You not good in my city holmes. Aye Blood, don't be coming out here Blood," mocks Tekashi. He continues to stir the pot, although no response has been posted at this time.

Police Seek Suspect After One Killed, One Injured In Highlandtown Barbershop Shooting

RadioOnFire.com - Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting which took place Monday night at a Highlandtown barbershop.

According to the Baltimore Police Department, a 35 year-old male was found in the barbershop suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Bayview Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police also say that additional non-fatal shooting victims showed up at area hospitals seeking treatment.

Baltimore police spokesman TJ Smith tells the Baltimore Sun that police "have reason to believe" the Monday night shooting at the His & Her Barbershop in Highlandtown is connected to two other shootings that happened around that same time. The other shootings left two injured.

Smith says the shooting was likely targeted, and that the two suspects who walked into the shop Monday night around 5 p.m. and started firing are at large.

my @wbalradio video from #Highlandtown where on the same day @USATODAY ranked #Baltimore 'the most dangerous city in the nation', masked gunmen walked into a barbershop & opened fire, killing a man & injuring another. Listen for my live reports w/ @BryanNehman@WBALNewsNow pic.twitter.com/w7iaY9ntYD

— Scott Wykoff (@ScottWykoffWBAL) February 20, 2018

Man shot to death Monday in SE Baltimore barber shop id'ed as 47 yr old Andreas Tamaris..recently served 15 mos in fed prison for mortgage fraud involving rehabbed houses in same part of city pic.twitter.com/Z7MCSpd6FL

— Jayne Miller (@jemillerwbal) February 20, 2018

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detectives at 410-396-2100, Metro Crime Stoppers tip line, at 1-866-7LOCKUP and text a tip to 443-902-4824.

The killing comes on the same day that USA Today named Baltimore as the nation's most dangerous city. 

The Associated Press Contributed to this report. 

Poll: Hogan Notches 61 Percent Approval Rate, But Re-Election A Heavier Lift

RadioOnFire.com - A new poll out this morning shows 61 percent of registered voters either strongly approve or approve of the job Gov. Larry Hogan is doing.

That figure is down from 62 percent from a similar poll in September.

The results are included in a poll of 800 registered voters conducted by the Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center at Goucher College.

Poll director Mileah Kromer describes Hogan's approval rating as "high and very stable" over the last three years.

The poll finds Hogan's approval rating among registered Democrats, who outnumber Republicans by a 2-to-1 margin, stands at 56 percent. His support among independents stands at 62 percent and among Republicans at 88 percent.

As to Hogan's re-election prospects, Kromer says Hogan defeats a "generic Democratic candidate" 47 to 43 percent. However, only 30 percent of Democrats say they would vote for Hogan, versus 62 percent of Democrats who say they would support a Democratic candidate.

Kromer told WBAL NewsRadio 1090 that there is a "support gap" for Hogan that Hogan's campaign will need to address.

She does say the poll indicates 50 percent of voters consider Hogan a moderate, while only 30 percent consider him conservative and 6 percent consider him liberal. The poll found 50 percent of voters believe Hogan has distanced himself self the "right amount" from President Donald Trump, who remains unpopular in Maryland.

The poll finds 70 percent of Maryland voters disapprove of the job Trump is doing, while 27 percent approve. As expected, Trump's strongest approval is among Republicans, who give him a 72 percent approval rating, and it is weakest among Democrats who give Trump an 8 percent approval rating.

Kromer also says Hogan is effectively distancing himself from the president, even though Democratic candidates and the Maryland Democratic Party have tried to tie Hogan to Trump

Blac Chyna's Ex Mechie Claims He's the Man in Sex Tape

RadioOnFire.com - On Monday Blac Chyna once again made headlines under a negative light after a video featuring her performing oral sex on an unidentified man was leaked online. It was reported soon after that the reality star had contacted the police to get assistance in tracking down whoever leaked the footage.

Chyna's attorney, Lisa Bloom, called the leak a form of domestic abuse in a tweet sent out Monday afternoon.

"Revenge porn -- posting explicit images without the consent of everyone in those images -- is a crime, a civil wrong, and a form of domestic abuse. It's also a way to try to slut shame women for being sexual. Girls have killed themselves over revenge porn. It's not a joke," Bloom wrote.

Later that day, Chyna's former love interest, Mechie, revealed that he's the mystery man in the tape and expressed disbelief that anyone would stoop so low as to leak it.

"First Off I really been chillin, working on my career," began Mechie in a social media post. "When the last incident happened I kept quiet and stayed low key. But this is now beneath me. I can't believe any body would stoop this low. I stay in my lane. I don't do the drama."

See Mechie's full post up top.

Ohio Pastor, Wife, & Daughter Allegedly Rob Sunday School Teacher at Church

RadioOnFire.com - A Toledo, Ohio pastor and his family are facing charges after they allegedly robbed a Sunday school teacher while she was teaching a class over the weekend.

According to the Toledo Blade, Pastor Anthony Morris, 49, of St. Paul’s AME Zion Church, along with his wife, 46-year-old Zelda Morris, and their 19-year-old daughter Kamali Morris, have each been charged with the first-degree felony of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.

The police report states that 39-year-old Nickema Turner was in the middle of teaching a Sunday school class when Kamali grabbed her by the hair, at which point her mother Zelda began punching Ms. Turner. Anthony Morris also allegedly pushed Turner to the ground.

While Turner was being assaulted, her purse was allegedly taken by Mrs. Morris who dumped its contents onto the ground and took them. The stolen items included two prescription bottles, a Taser, and a cell phone, according to the police report.

When Turner made an attempt to get her stolen items back from the family, Pastor Morris allegedly pulled a gun and pointed it at her. According to Turner, Morris threatened to kill her.

The Morris family fled the church before police arrived, though the couple was later arrested. Authorities have yet to locate the daughter.

Source: toledoblade.com