WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th 2021 Updated 23:59 ET
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ISRAEL, BIDEN, GAZA, HAMAS
Middle East experts and former United States officials say that many of Mr. Biden’s calculations are rooted in a different era of American-Israeli relations — when Israel’s security concerns commanded far more attention than Palestinian grievances — and that
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TRUMP, CRIMINAL, ORGANIZATION, NEW
Former President Trump is celebrating the news that Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan announced he will not seek re-election. Mr. Trump has had Mr. Duncan and the other top GOP leaders in the state — Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger —
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COMMISSION, JAN, CAPITOL, MCCONNELL
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to set up an expert commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. But a majority of Republicans voted against the commission ― part of a broader effort from the party to distance itself from an attack
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MASK, HOUSE, GOP, REPUBLICANS
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) is the fifth House member and fourth Republican to incur a $5,000 fine for improperly complying with security screening. House Sergeant at Arms William Walker notified Ethics Committee chairman Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) and Speaker Nancy
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TEXAS, SIGNS, HEARTBEAT, LAW
The Governor Of Texas Has Signed A Law That Bans Abortion As Early As 6 Weeks Enlarge this image toggle caption LM Otero/AP LM Otero/AP Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed into law a bill that would ban abortion the moment a fetal heartbeat has been
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COVID, 19, INDIA, RECORD
Texas has a lot to celebrate this week after reaching zero COVID deaths for the first time since the pandemic began. "Today Texas reported: * 0 Covid related deaths--the only time that's happened since data was tracked in March, 2020," Republican Texas Gov.
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MCCLOSKEY, SENATE, MARK, ANNOUNCES
(CNN) Mark McCloskey, the St. Louis homeowner who catapulted into national headlines last summer after video surfaced on social media showing him and his wife, Patricia, pointing guns at demonstrators, is running as a Republican for US Senate in Missouri, he
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LIGHTFOOT, CHICAGO, MAYOR, LORI
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s spokesperson has reportedly announced that she will only give interviews to “Black or Brown” journalists on the occasion of reaching the halfway point in her term as mayor. The news came through local NBC 5 reporter Mary Ann
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BIDEN, JOE, DEBATE, JILL
Kamala Harris' infamous busing ambush of Joe Biden during the first Democratic primary debate in 2019 was met with vulgar responses from both the future president and first lady, according to a new book which details the icy early exchanges between Biden and
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BIDEN, COAST, GUARD, CLASS
56 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will begin travel to the US Coast Guard Academy Wednesday where he will deliver a commencement speech. During the trip, he will receive his daily briefing. President Biden’s Itinerary
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BROWN, ANDREW, JR, DEPUTIES
An attorney representing the family of Andrew Brown Jr., an unarmed Black man who was shot and killed by deputies in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, said he plans to file a federal civil rights lawsuit against the deputies and the department. Chance D. Lynch,
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NEW, YORK, CITY, PANDEMIC
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 8:52 AM PT – Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Andrew Giuliani (R), son of the former mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani (R), has announced he will be running for governor of New York in 2022. While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Giuliani said
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VACCINATED, EUROPEAN, UNION, TRAVELERS
The European Union has taken a step toward relaxing travel for visitors from outside the bloc, with EU ambassadors agreeing on measures to make it easier for fully vaccinated visitors to get in BRUSSELS -- The European Union on Wednesday took a step toward
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COURT, ABORTION, SUPREME, BIDEN
‘Where does it stop? Democrats add three seats; Republicans add four more. Pretty soon you have a 100-person unelected third-chamber of the legislature.’ NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE W hen Democratic senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts and House Judiciary Committee
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PROJECT, 1619, TENURE, OFFER
The founder of the CRT-based “1619 Project” has come under fire for her controversial views and now it has affected her future job prospects. Nikole Hannah-Jones has had an important tenure offer revoked in response to growing concerns about the nature of
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POLICE, RECRUITING, DEFUND, CRISIS
The far-left Axios reports “Police recruiting suffers as morale hits new lows,” citing the Democrat-run cities of Charlotte, Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Denver as the most notable examples. Charlotte, North Carolina, which has been run exclusively by Democrats
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HARRIS, KAMALA, REPORTERS, ETHICS
Along with not being a very good debater, Vice President Harris doesn’t do well at media interviews and pressers. She’s notorious for cackling at inopportune times – usually when inconvenient questions are asked, and is prone to epic gaslighting episodes which
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GATES, BILL, MELINDA, DIVORCE
For nearly three decades, Bill and Melinda Gates reigned as one of world’s most high-profile power couples — but the billionaire computer genius’ estranged wife wasn’t the first woman to fire up his hard drive. Before Gates met Melinda in 1987, the Microsoft
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ROBERT, DURST, TRIAL, MURDER
After a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 crisis, Robert Durst’s murder trial kicked off again Tuesday, as California prosecutors accused the kooky millionaire of executing his longtime friend to cover up his wife’s murder nearly two decades prior. The 78-year-old
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MOONEY, PAUL, 79, COMEDIAN
Mooney served as the head writer on “The Richard Pryor Show” and co-wrote some of Pryor’s material on several of his comedy albums and his “Saturday Night Live” sketches. Mooney also wrote for “Sanford and Son,” “Good Times,” “In Living Color,” “Pryor’s Place,”
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YEAR, 11, GIRL, BUS
(CNN) An 11-year-old girl waiting for her school bus in Pensacola, Florida, was able to fight off an alleged kidnapping attempt on Tuesday morning and get to safety, authorities said. A 30-year-old suspect was arrested later that day after a search involving
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BIDEN, RUSSIAN, PIPELINE, SANCTIONS
The Biden White House has reportedly decided to effectively drop efforts to block the nearly-completed Nord Stream 2 pipeline supplying Russian natural gas directly to Germany, according to a new report, despite vows from top administration officials to prevent
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KOREAN, BIDEN, SOUTH, HONOR
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in the South Court Auditorium in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. President Joe Biden on Friday will present the Medal of Honor for the first time since taking office, awarding a U.S. veteran of the Korean
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PHILADELPHIA, KRASNER, ATTORNEY, DISTRICT
Four years into his experiment with reforming Philadelphia’s criminal justice system, Larry Krasner overwhelmingly won his primary race for reelection to the office of district attorney on Tuesday. By late Tuesday night, Krasner was leading his Democratic primary
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ISRAEL, BIDEN, GAZA, HAMAS
CNN
Biden dramatically scales up the pressure on Netanyahu as decades-long relationship faces its most consequential moment
(CNN) President Joe Biden on Wednesday dramatically escalated his public pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the fighting with Hamas that has stretched into a 10th day, as their decades-long relationship faces a stern test. The White
Washington Times
WH: Biden tells Netanyahu he expects 'significant de-escalation' to violence
President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday he wants to see a “significant de-escalation” in violence that paves the way to a cease-fire as Israel responds to attacks from Palestinian militants in Hamas with airstrikes on Gaza. “He
CNBC
Israel says it will strike more Hamas tunnels running under Gaza homes, rockets fired from Lebanon
Rockets are launched towards Israel from Gaza City, controlled by the Palestinian Hamas movement, on May 18, 2021, amid a flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence. Mahmud Hams | AFP | Getty Images Israel is continuing its bombardment of Gaza as Israeli-Palestinian
Fox News
Iran 'dangerous' for world peace by targeting Israel, Bush says, warning 2-state solution 'very difficult’
EXCLUSIVE: Former President George W. Bush told Fox News on Wednesday that Iran is "dangerous" for stability in the Middle East and the world, while warning that a two-state solution amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be "very difficult at this stage." In
USA Today
Israel and Hamas accused of war crimes in Gaza
Israel and Hamas accused of war crimes in Gaza More than a week into their fourth war, Israel and the Hamas militant group already face allegations of possible war crimes in Gaza. Israel says Hamas is using Palestinian civilians as human shields, while critics
New York Post
Biden calls Netanyahu to demand ‘significant de-escalation’ in Gaza
President Biden on Wednesday called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver the directive that he expects “significant de-escalation” immediately in Israel’s conflict with Hamas. “The President conveyed to the Prime Minister that he expected a
New York Times
In Show of Unity, Palestinians Strike Across West Bank, Gaza and Israel
RAMALLAH, West Bank — Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian citizens of Israel stopped work for the day on Tuesday, as did other Palestinians across the occupied West Bank and in Gaza, protesting violence against Arab Israelis, the unfolding Israeli military
Breitbart
Poll: 35% of Independents Approve of Biden Amid High GOP Enthusiasm
Only 35 percent of registered independent voters in swing states approve of President Joe Biden’s job performance, while Republicans are more “engaged” than Democrats, bolstering GOP confidence ahead of the 2022 midterms. The poll conducted by DemocracyCorps
Huffington Post
Biden, In Netanyahu Call, Urges 'Significant De-escalation'
President Joe Biden greatly increased the pressure on Israel to end the war with the Palestinians that has killed more than 200 people, telling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a telephone call Wednesday that he expected “significant de-escalation” by day’s
Newsmax
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 6 Across Gaza Strip
Israeli airstrikes killed at least six people across the Gaza Strip and destroyed the home of an extended family early Wednesday. Despite growing international pressure for a cease-fire, the military said it widened its strikes on militant targets in the Palestinian
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NPR
U.S. Scenes Of Protest Over The Violence In Gaza And Israel
U.S. Scenes Of Protest Over The Violence In Gaza And Israel Enlarge this image toggle caption Justin L. Stewart/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Justin L. Stewart/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images In cities across the U.S., overwhelmingly pro-Palestinian protesters
National Review
AOC, Squad Members Make Last Minute Push to Block Israel Arms Sale
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez walks past reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 13, 2021. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) A coalition of Democratic legislators is making a last minute push to block an arms sale to Israel that would provide the embattled
LA Times
Biden tells Netanyahu he expects ‘significant de-escalation’ in Israel-Hamas fighting
Under pressure to take a more decisive role in ending deadly violence between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, President Biden told the Israeli prime minister he expected “a significant de-escalation” Wednesday aimed at an eventual cease-fire. Even
Fox News
Pro-Israel voices rip liberals who claim Israel defends itself too strongly: 'Have your facts straight'
More voices on the left are openly questioning how far Israel's right to defend itself goes in the wake of violence between the Jewish state and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, but pro-Israel voices are calling that rhetoric misguided and dangerous. In
ABC
Hamas willing to agree to ceasefire with Israel on 2 conditions, senior official says
LONDON and JERUSALEM -- Hamas, the Palestinian militant group ruling the Gaza Strip, is willing to enter into a ceasefire agreement with Israel's military contingent on two conditions, according to a senior Hamas official. "We informed all parties that we
Breitbart
Israel to Biden: Public Calls for Ceasefire Are Encouraging Palestinian Terrorists
The Israeli government reportedly told the Biden administration Wednesday that its public pressure on Israel to seek a ceasefire is encouraging Palestinian terrorists to continue their attacks, making it harder to accept a ceasefire, and prolonging the war. Israel’s
CNBC
Biden tells Israel’s Netanyahu U.S. expects ‘a significant de-escalation today’ in Gaza
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the COVID-19 response and the vaccination in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC on May 17, 2021. Nicholas Kamm | AFP | Getty Images WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden in a Wednesday morning call with
New York Post
Rashida Tlaib pressed Biden to take stronger stance with Israel, and then he did
Palestinian-American Rep. Rashida Tlaib pressed President Biden during an encounter on the tarmac of the Detroit airport Tuesday to confront Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more strongly about Israel’s bombing of Gaza, an aide to the Michigan Democrat said. And
USA Today
House GOP Israel caucus defends Israel's rights
House GOP Israel caucus defends Israel's rights Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-NY and members of the House Republican Israel Caucus on Wednesday condemned Hamas and said Israel has the right to defend itself. (May 19)
Fox News
Biden heaps praise on 'Squad' member Tlaib -- after they argue on Detroit airport tarmac
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day … Biden heaps praise on ‘Squad’ member Tlaib – after they argue on Detroit airport tarmac President Biden and Democratic U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib engaged in a
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New York Times
In Show of Unity, Palestinians Strike Across West Bank, Gaza and Israel
RAMALLAH, West Bank — Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian citizens of Israel stopped work for the day on Tuesday, as did other Palestinians across the occupied West Bank and in Gaza, protesting violence against Arab Israelis, the unfolding Israeli military
Breitbart
With Israel Under Rocket Barrage, AOC, Tlaib File Resolution to Block Arms Sale to Israel
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) announced a resolution to block a $735 million sale of U.S. precision-guided bombs to Israel, even as Palestinian Hamas terrorists continued to fire barrages of rockets at Israeli civilians on Wednesday. The $735 million
Huffington Post
Rashida Tlaib Confronts Biden On Continued Israeli Support Amid Gaza Bloodshed
Rep. Rashida Tlaib confronted President Joe Biden on Tuesday about his continued financial and diplomatic support for the Israeli government while the death toll of Palestinian civilians continues to climb amid nonstop attacks. Tlaib, the only Palestinian
Breitbart
Nikki Haley Slams Joe Biden over Call for Israel to ‘De-escalate’
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley slammed President Joe Biden on Wednesday over his call on Israel to “de-escalate” its defensive war against Palestinian Hamas terrorists. The White House reported that Biden told Israeli Prime Minister
New York Times
Publicly Supportive, Biden Is Said to Sharpen His Tone With Netanyahu in Private
Middle East experts and former United States officials say that many of Mr. Biden’s calculations are rooted in a different era of American-Israeli relations — when Israel’s security concerns commanded far more attention than Palestinian grievances — and that
Breitbart
Dem Sen. Murphy: Hamas Will ‘Continue to Send Rockets Into Israel So Long as Israel Is Knocking Down Buildings Inside Gaza’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) said that the U.S. needs to push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas despite both sides having a political incentive to avoid negotiations with the understanding that “Hamas is going
New York Times
Live Updates: France Leads Push for Cease-Fire in Gaza, but Fighting Drags On
The conflict spilled into a 10th day, with tenuous hopes for a truce. More than 200 Palestinians have been killed and 58,000 displaced in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. At least 12 Israeli residents have been killed in Hamas rocket attacks. A Gaza City building
New York Post
White House privately presses Israel to wind down Gaza bombings: report
The White House reportedly urged Israel to wind down its bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday amid a death toll that continued to mount as the conflict stretched into its ninth day. Top officials in President Biden’s administration noted growing international
NPR
Israeli Warplanes Pound Hamas Tunnels In Gaza
Israeli Warplanes Pound Hamas Tunnels In Gaza Enlarge this image toggle caption Ilia Yefimovich/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I Ilia Yefimovich/dpa/picture alliance via Getty I JERUSALEM — There's been no let up in fighting as the battle between Israel and
Breitbart
Israel’s Eden Alene Wins Place in Eurovision Final as Pro-Palestinian Activists Protest Outside
Israel’s Eden Alene won a place Tuesday in the finals of the Eurovision song contest, despite pro-Palestinian protests outside the event in Rotterdam, Netherlands. She is the country’s first Ethiopian Jewish contender in the annual European song contest. Alene’s
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CNN
Israeli-Palestinian conflict enters 10th day as pressure builds for ceasefire
This story contains graphic images. Viewer discretion is advised. Jerusalem (CNN) Israeli strikes on Gaza continued for the 10th consecutive day Wednesday, as pressure builds for a ceasefire to halt the conflict. Four Palestinians, including a local journalist,
Breitbart
Palestinians Bombard Own People; 20% of Hamas Rockets Land in Gaza
Palestinian terrorists are bombarding their own people, as 700 of the rockets fired from Gaza by Hamas and other terror groups — some 20% of the total — land in Gaza, often killing innocent Palestinian civilians whose deaths are wrongly blamed on Israel. The
NPR
Timeline: Israel-Hamas Fighting Takes A Dire Toll With No End In Sight
Timeline: Israel-Hamas Fighting Takes A Dire Toll With No End In Sight Enlarge this image toggle caption Youssef Massoud/AFP via Getty Images Youssef Massoud/AFP via Getty Images Tensions boil over in Jerusalem. Hamas fires rockets from Gaza into Israel.
Fox News
Israel’s highly effective Iron Dome gets heavy funding by US, Biden urged to review assistance
As the cycle of violence escalates between Israel and Hamas militants, Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system – and the U.S. military assistance to the country – are once again in the spotlight. The latest round of violence was ignited over the possible
NPR
Rep. Tlaib Pushes Biden To Protect At-Risk Palestinians In Middle East Conflict
Rep. Tlaib Pushes Biden To Protect At-Risk Palestinians In Middle East Conflict Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP In a notable tarmac conversation, Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib conveyed to President Biden her dissatisfaction with
Fox News
Biden tells Israel's Netanyahu he expects 'significant de-escalation' of Gaza conflict
President Biden on Wednesday told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he expects "a significant de-escalation" as part of the move to a potential cease-fire between Israel and Hamas – as he faces pressure from the left of the Democratic Party on
ABC
Biden calls for 'significant de-escalation today' in 4th call with Israel's Netanyahu
It appeared to be the most pressure Biden has put on the prime minister yet. President Joe Biden spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the fourth time in a week, calling Israel's long-serving leader on Wednesday to say he "expected a significant de-escalation
Fox News
LIVE UPDATES: Biden, US officials encouraging Israel to wind down Gaza bombardment: report
President Joe Biden has encouraged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top Israeli officials to wind down the Gaza offensive, according to a report Tuesday. Top Biden administration officials warned Israeli officials this week that time was not on
Breitbart
WATCH: 10-Year-Old Israeli Girl Growing Up Under Palestinian Rocket Fire Responds to John Oliver
A ten-year-old girl from Kfar Azza, an Israeli town near the border with the Gaza Strip, has responded to HBO comedian John Oliver’s criticism of the Israeli response to thousands of rockets being fired by Palestinian Hamas terrorists in the ongoing war. On
Fox News
Israeli airstrikes kill 6, level large family home in Gaza
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israeli airstrikes killed at least six people across the Gaza Strip and destroyed the home of a large extended family early on Wednesday. The military said it widened its strikes on militant targets to the south amid continuing rocket
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Breitbart
Hoyer Breaks with Dem Cease-Fire Calls: ‘Hamas Ought to Stop,’ Israel Has ‘Moral Duty to Protect’ Its Citizens
On Wednesday’s “CNN Newsroom,” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) broke with calls from other Democrats for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and stated that his version of a cease-fire is “Hamas ought to stop, and if Hamas stops, the Israelis will
New York Post
Israeli military video shows scope of airstrikes against Hamas tunnels
Israel has so far destroyed more than 62 miles of Hamas tunnels, including 7.5 miles targeted in its latest aerial assault – and a new military video shows the effects of the operation on the so-called “Metro” complex. “The Hamas terror organization invested
Breitbart
Poll: Only 15 Percent of Democrats Blame Hamas for Violence in Israel
Only 15.5 percent of Democrats blame Hamas for the current Middle East violence, according to the Trafalgar Group. Nearly 38 percent of Democrats believe Israel is to blame for the current violence, while 34.4 percent do not know. It appears President Joe
Breitbart
Joe Biden Demands 'Significant De-escalation' from Benjamin Netanyahu
President Joe Biden demanded Israel participate in “significant de-escalation” of its defensive war against Palestinian Hamas terrorists, the White House revealed Wednesday. “The President conveyed to the Prime Minister that he expected a significant de-escalation
New York Post
AOC leads eleventh-hour effort to block US $735M arms sale to Israel
A group of House Democrats led by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced a resolution Wednesday to halt the Biden-approved sale of $735 million in weapons to Israel. In addition to Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Mark Pocan (D-Wis.)
New York Post
Israel has acted like a moral beacon in the latest Gaza war against terror
In 10 days of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, more than 200 Palestinians have been killed, compared to 10 Israelis. To many, this imbalance can mean only one thing. “War crimes!” thundered noted Geneva Convention specialist John Oliver. The New York
Breitbart
MSNBC’s Hayes: Part of Me Thinks, ‘Can We Get an Iron Dome for Gaza’ So Children there ‘Don’t Have Death Rain Down Upon Them?’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “All In,” host Chris Hayes floated the possibility of an anti-missile defense system for Gaza financed by the United States like the Iron Dome in Israel so children in Gaza “don’t have death rain down upon them?” Hayes said,
Newsmax
Poll: Dems Blame Israel for Violence
Americans are divided over who is to blame for the ongoing violence in Israel, with many Democrats blaming Israel and most Republicans blaming Hamas, according to the latest poll from The Trafalgar Group. Fighting between Israel and Hamas has reached new heights
New York Post
Palestinian woman killed by Israeli soldiers after opening fire in West Bank: report
A Palestinian woman opened fire outside an Israeli settlement in the West Bank and was killed by soldiers on Wednesday, according to a report. The woman used an M-16 rifle to target a group of settlers and troops near Kiryat Arba, the Times of Israel said. Two
Breitbart
Biden Praises 'Fighter' Tlaib After She Publicly Confronts Him on Israel
President Joe Biden praised Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) on Tuesday, despite her repeated criticism of the president failing to criticize Israel. “I tell you what, Rashida — and I want to say to you that I admire your intellect, I admire your passion, and I admire
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Fox News
Nikki Haley fires back at AOC for suggesting Israel is targeting schools, civilians in airstrikes
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley on Wednesday took aim at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., for suggesting that Israel is targeting schools and civilians in its airstrikes against Hamas terrorist targets. "You are either mistaken or intentionally
Newsmax
Biden Pressures Our Longtime Ally as Terrorists Strike
President Joe Biden stepped up the pressure on Israel to end 10 days of violent fighting with Palestinians, making clear in a call Wednesday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "that he expected a significant de-escalation today on the path to a ceasefire"
New York Post
Israel hit by rockets from southern Lebanon
Four rockets were fired at Israel from southern Lebanon on Wednesday in the third such attack in less than a week — and the Israeli military shelled the source of the launches with an artillery barrage. No injuries or damage were directly caused by the attack,
Fox News
Anti-Israel protest erupts at Israeli embassy in DC
On Tuesday, hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets around the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., to protest Israel's response to a barrage of rocket attacks from the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas. Protesters at the rally,
New York Post
‘Apartheid Israel’ is a toxic lie intended to destroy the Jewish state
The charge of apartheid is the new blood libel. As Hamas rains rocket down on Israeli civilians, members of the Squad in the US Congress and other left-wing enemies of the Jewish state are using the occasion to amplify their accusation that Israel is an “apartheid
Breitbart
Mike Pence Blames Joe Biden’s Weakness for Attacks on Israel
Former Vice President Mike Pence released a video statement Tuesday, from Advancing American Freedom, his new policy and advocacy organization, blaming President Joe Biden and his administration for the Israel and Gaza conflict due to his lack of strength. Pence
Breitbart
Pollak: The Vicious Lie of ‘Apartheid’ Is an Attempt to Destroy Israel
Israel’s opponents return to the same talking points in every war, notably the claim that Israel is an “apartheid” state. The accusation is absurd. Just this week, a black Israeli named Eden Alene qualified for the Eurovision song contest with a song including
New York Post
George W. Bush: ‘Iranian influence’ is behind Hamas attacks on Israel
Former President George W. Bush said in a new interview that Iran helped spur the Hamas terrorist group to attack Israel. Bush told Fox News that what “you’re seeing playing out is Iranian influence targeted toward Israel.” “I think the best approach with
Breitbart
Cotton Urges Biden to Stand Up to Dems Who Are ‘Sympathizing’ with Hamas — ‘There’s a Large and Growing Anti-Israel Voice Inside the Democratic Party’
Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) on Wednesday called on President Joe Biden to stand up to the far-left members of the Democratic Party who are “sympathizing” with Hamas amid the ongoing conflict with Israel. “The Democratic Party increasingly … is filled with people
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TRUMP, CRIMINAL, ORGANIZATION, NEW
CNN
Trump allies seek to import Arizona's election audit to Georgia
(CNN) In a bid to bolster former President Donald Trump's lies about widespread fraud in the 2020 election, Trump's Republican allies are now seeking Arizona-style audits in other swing states -- including Georgia, where the former President's false claims
Breitbart
Book: Obama Attacked Trump as a 'Madman,' and 'Racist, Sexist Pig'
Former President Barack Obama launched sharp barbs when referring to former President Donald Trump during closed-door donor events over the last five years, revealed excerpts of a forthcoming book. The Guardian reported: Obama jettisoned any such caution
NPR
New York Says Probe Into Trump Organization Now A Criminal Inquiry
New York Says Probe Into Trump Organization Now A Criminal Inquiry Enlarge this image toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images The New York State Attorney General's office has widened its probe into the Trump Organization
Red State
Trump Completely Levels the NY AG in Response to Announcement of Criminal Investigation
As we reported earlier today, the New York Attorney General’s office announced that their investigation into the Trump Organization was no longer just civil in nature, that it was now a criminal investigation. It seems like Democrats have been trying to investigate
Huffington Post
Trump Organization Now Under Criminal Investigation, New York Attorney General Says
The New York attorney general has opened a criminal investigation into the Trump Organization, expanding a probe into the business empire of former President Donald Trump. “We have informed the Trump Organization that our investigation into the Organization
Washington Examiner
Trump blasts New York attorney general’s 'witch hunt' criminal investigation into organization
Former President Donald Trump blasted the announcement by New York Attorney General Letitia James that her investigation into the Trump Organization now has a “criminal capacity," as he alleged her efforts were “an investigation that is in desperate search
ABC
New York attorney general's probe of Trump Organization is now also a criminal investigation
The New York Attorney General's office has evolved its investigation into former President Donald Trump's eponymous company to encompass potential crimes, a spokesperson for the AG's office told ABC News. The office has been investigating possible civil violations
Newsmax
Rep. Carter to Newsmax TV: Biden Admin Ignoring Trump's Success in Middle East
White House press secretary Jen Psaki’s claim that the Trump administration did not do “anything constructive” to foster peace in the Middle East between Israel and the neighboring states is a typical example of the Biden administration wanting to do the opposite
NY Daily News
Trump Organization probe by state AG becomes criminal investigation
“We have informed the Trump Organization that our investigation into the Organization is no longer purely civil in nature,” Levy stated. “We are now actively investigating the Trump Organization in a criminal capacity, along with the Manhattan DA.”
Washington Times
Trump cheers news 'unelectable' Duncan won't seek another term
Former President Trump is celebrating the news that Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan announced he will not seek re-election. Mr. Trump has had Mr. Duncan and the other top GOP leaders in the state — Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger —
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USA Today
Here's what we know about NY state's criminal investigation of the Trump Organization
Here's what we know about NY state's criminal investigation of the Trump Organization The New York attorney general's two-year civil probe into the Trump Organization is now a criminal investigation. Here's what we know so far.
New York Post
Trump: Vance, James trying to ‘cancel’ voters with criminal probe into organization
​Former President Donald Trump blasted New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Cy​rus​ Vance Jr. for their joint criminal investigation into his organization, saying they are continuing the “Witch Hunt” and trying to “cancel
New York Times
New York’s Attorney General Joins Criminal Inquiry Into Trump Organization
Donald J. Trump and his family came under increasing pressure from New York investigators after the attorney general’s office said Tuesday it was working alongside the Manhattan district attorney in an ongoing criminal fraud investigation. The two offices
Fox News
New York AG’s office says Trump Organization probe now ‘criminal’ investigation
The office of New York state Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement to Fox News on Tuesday night, confirming a change in its investigation of the Trump Organization. The case has now become a criminal investigation after initially being a civil
The Atlantic
The Country Is on the Cusp of a New Era
Vance’s municipal-level, criminal grand-jury investigation adds other areas of possible criminality to the scope of James’s state-level inquiry, including possible bank and tax fraud. Vance is also reportedly looking into hush money paid to Stormy Daniels and
Breitbart
Trump, Allies Warn New York Attorney General Investigation
Former President Trump and his allies slammed the New York attorney general’s investigation into the Trump organization, dismissing the “criminal investigation” as yet another political witch hunt. On Tuesday, the New York attorney general’s office announced
LA Times
Column: Trump couldn’t steal the election in 2020. His allies are laying the groundwork to try again
Donald Trump’s campaign to steal the 2020 election after clearly losing at the ballot box failed for a couple of reasons. His baseless claims of fraud were thrown out by virtually every court that heard them. Perhaps most important, many GOP officials refused
Newsmax
Trump Organization Faces Criminal Probe in New York State
The Trump Organization is being investigated in a "criminal capacity," the New York state attorney general's office said Tuesday, as prosecutors advance their probe into former President Donald Trump's business dealings. Since leaving the White House in January,
CNBC
New York attorney general is now investigating Trump Organization 'in a criminal capacity'
President-elect Donald Trump boards the elevator to the lobby after meetings at Trump Tower in New York City on January 16, 2017. New York State Attorney General Letitia James' office — which already was conducting a civil investigation of former President
Breitbart
Dem Rep. Dean on NY Widening Inquiry into Trump Organization: ‘The Walls Are Finally Closing In’
Wednesday on CNN’s “New Day,” Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) weighed in on New York Attorney General Letitia James joining the Manhattan district attorney’s office in a criminal investigation of the Trump Organization. James’ office was already investigating the
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CNN
New York attorney general adds 'criminal capacity' to probe of Trump Organization
(CNN) New York Attorney General Letitia James is joining the Manhattan district attorney's office in a criminal investigation of the Trump Organization, James' office said Tuesday. The attorney general office's investigation into the Trump Organization, which
Newsmax
Donald Trump: New York's 'Criminal' Probe a 'Political Witch Hunt'
I have just learned, through leaks in the mainstream media, that after being under investigation from the time I came down the escalator 5 ½ years ago, including the fake Russia Russia Russia Hoax, the 2 year, $48M, No Collusion Mueller Witch Hunt, Impeachment
CNN
Trump ditches Florida and heads north for the summer
(CNN) As reliably as seasons change, so does Donald Trump shift his primary residence. After establishing Mar-a-Lago , his lavish Palm Beach, Florida, resort, as his post-White House home and office for the last four months, Trump a week ago moved his base
New York Post
New York AG reveals Trump Organization probe is now ‘criminal’
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation of the Trump Organization is criminal in nature, her office revealed Tuesday. James’ office had been conducting a civil investigation of former President Donald Trump’s company. “We have informed the
CNN
NY attorney general has been looking into the taxes of Trump Organization CFO for months, sources say
(CNN) The New York attorney general's office has opened a criminal tax investigation into top Trump Organization officer Allen Weisselberg , increasing the legal pressure on the long-time aide to former President Donald Trump, people familiar with the investigation
New York Post
Trump takes his place in National Portrait Gallery’s ‘America’s Presidents’ exhibit
Donald Trump has formally taken his place among American presidents of the past — or at least a portrait of him has. When the National Portrait Gallery in Washington reopened to visitors Friday after a six-month closure due to COVID-19, its signature “America’s
CNN
Former daughter-in-law of Trump Org officer has talked to New York prosecutors about rent-free apartments
New York (CNN) The former daughter-in-law of a Trump Organization officer said she is cooperating with inquiries by New York investigators who are looking into former President Donald Trump and his business, and have asked her about apartments she and her ex-husband
Red State
The New York Attorney General Announces the Investigation of Trump Inc Is Now a Criminal Matter
The New York Attorney General’s Office announced on Tuesday evening that it is now joining with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in conducting a criminal investigation of the Trump Organization. JUST IN: New York AG: "We are now actively investigating
CNN
Manhattan district attorney subpoenas NYC property tax agency in Trump Organization probe
(CNN) The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has subpoenaed the New York City Tax Commission as part of a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump's real estate company, according to a spokesperson for the New York City mayor. "The New York
Washington Times
'It's important to be loyal' to Trump
Republicans have resolute views on both political issues and their loyalty to former President Donald Trump, according to a new CBS News poll. Consider that two-thirds of the respondents — 67% — say they do not consider President Biden the “legitimate winner”
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NY Daily News
NY Attorney General joins Manhattan prosecutors in Trump Org criminal probe; Michael Cohen says ‘indictments before summer’s end’
“The Attorney General of New York literally campaigned on prosecuting Donald Trump even before she knew anything about me. She said that if elected, she would use her office to look into ‘every aspect’ of my real estate dealings,” said Trump.
Washington Times
Trump says N.Y. criminal probe continues 'greatest political Witch Hunt'
Former President Donald Trump said the New York attorney general office’s decision to work alongside the Manhattan district attorney in a criminal probe of his business dealings is nothing more than a “continuation of the greatest political Witch Hunt in the
CNN
Donald Trump's Big Lie explained
(CNN) Former President Donald Trump has spent months spreading lies about the 2020 election, which he himself is now calling "THE BIG LIE" as he continues to claim that a massive conspiracy robbed him of a second term. The result is that many Republicans now
Washington Times
N.Y. attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal
NEW YORK — The New York attorney general’s office said Tuesday that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe. “We have informed the Trump Organization that
Huffington Post
Ex-DOJ Official Warns Trump: 'This Is A Letter Talking About Jail Time'
The New York Attorney General’s Office announced a criminal investigation into the Trump Organization on Tuesday night, and at least one observer says this spells big trouble for former President Donald Trump and his family. “This letter is not like ordinary
NPR
Criminal Investigation Into The Trump Organization In New York: What We Know
Criminal Investigation Into The Trump Organization In New York: What We Know Enlarge this image toggle caption John Minchillo/AP John Minchillo/AP New York State Attorney General Letitia James is investigating former President Donald Trump's business, the
USA Today
New York attorney general 'actively investigating' Trump Organization in a 'criminal capacity'
ALBANY, N.Y. – A New York state investigation looking into whether the Trump Organization illegally inflated the value of its properties is now examining whether any criminal misdeeds occurred. For more than two years, New York Attorney General Letitia James'
CNN
5 major investigations into Donald Trump and his businesses, explained
(CNN) The announcement by New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday night that her office's probe into The Trump Organization has evolved from a purely civil one to add a criminal investigation is a good reminder of the various legal entanglements
Chicago Tribune
Trump Organization probe by New York attorney general’s office becomes criminal investigation
”The New York attorney general who recently ran for office campaigned without knowing me, stating ‘we will join with law enforcement and other attorneys general across this nation in removing this president from office.’ I never met her,” Trump said. “All it’s
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Breitbart
Report: Mitch McConnell Opposes Current Jan. 6 Commission Legislation
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) will not support the current legislation to form the January 6 commission, according to two sources who told Axios. According to Axios, the two sources were a part of the Republicans’ closed-door caucus lunch Tuesday
Huffington Post
Mike Pence's Own Brother Opposes The Capitol Riot Commission
Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.) opposes an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, even though his own brother was a central target of the mob’s fury. “Hanging Judge Nancy Pelosi is hellbent on pushing her version of partisan
Newsmax
Leader McCarthy, GOP Doctors Seek to Roll Back House Mask Rule
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., and the House Republican doctors are attempting to make the chamber follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest guidance for wearing masks. McCarthy and the House GOP Doctors Caucus are introducing
New York Times
Leaders Position House G.O.P. Against Independent Accounting for Jan. 6 Riot
His opposition raised questions about the fate of the commission in the Senate, where Democrats would need at least 10 Republicans to agree to support its formation. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader, said he and other Republican senators
New York Post
Trump implores GOP to vote against proposed Jan. 6 riot commission
President Trump urged Congressional Republicans late Tuesday to vote against legislation that would create a 9/11-style commission to investigate the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, calling it “more partisan unfairness” by Democrats. “[U]nless the
CNBC
House to vote on bipartisan plan to investigate Capitol insurrection as GOP leaders balk
US Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, holds her weekly press briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on April 22, 2021. Nicholas Kamm | AFP | Getty Images The House plans to vote Wednesday on a bipartisan bill to create a commission
Washington Times
Trump tells Republicans to reject Jan. 6 commission
Former President Donald Trump denounced Congress’s plan to create a commission to investigate the attack by his supporters on the Capitol on Jan. 6, saying Tuesday that it was “just more partisan unfairness.” The House is slated to vote Wednesday on legislation
ABC
House approves Jan. 6 commission bill
The House on Wednesday approved a measure creating an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, with some rank-and-file Republicans even voting with Democrats in defiance of their party leaders who warned against the effort. The bill
Fox News
Jan. 6 commission expected to get support from moderate House Republicans, despite McCarthy's opposition
Nearly all of the 29 Republicans in the House Problem Solvers Caucus are expected to vote for the bipartisan bill for a Jan. 6 commission produced by House Homeland Security Committee Chair Bennie Thompson and Ranking Member John Katko, despite Minority Leader
CNN
Resistance to January 6 commission grows among Senate Republicans
(CNN) The fate of an independent commission to investigate the deadly January 6 attack on the US Capitol will soon rest in the hands of Senate Republicans, many of whom are already signaling they may block the bill from moving forward with arguments that a
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National Review
House Progressives Urge Leaders to Abandon GOP Negotiations, Pass $4 Trillion Combo Bill
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D., Ariz.) questions during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., July 28, 2020 (Leah Millis/Reuters) House progressives on Tuesday urged Democratic leaders to pursue a multitrillion-dollar megabill
NPR
Mitch McConnell Opposes Commission To Investigate Capitol Riot
Mitch McConnell Opposes Commission To Investigate Capitol Riot Enlarge this image toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Jacquelyn Martin/AP Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he opposes a bipartisan plan to create a 9/11-style commission to
Red State
GOP Senate Leader McConnell Opposes Commission to Investigate January 6 Protests at the Capitol
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced during a floor speech on Wednesday morning that he would oppose the creation of a commission to investigate the events surrounding January 6, 2021, protests at the Capitol, calling the proposal “slanted and unbalanced.” “It’s
Huffington Post
Capitol Police Officers: 'Inconceivable' To 'Downplay' Capitol Riot
A group of United States Capitol Police officers signaled their “profound disappointment” in an open letter published Wednesday that Republican congressional leadership has refused to support the proposed bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 U.S.
New York Post
McConnell comes out against Capitol riot commission ahead of House vote
House Minority Leader Mitch McConnell officially came out against legislation to create an independent “9/11-style” commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, just ahead of the House vote on the measure on Wednesday. While the lower chamber
Huffington Post
Family Of Officer Who Died By Suicide After Capitol Attack Supports Jan. 6 Commission
Relatives of a U.S. Capitol Police officer who died by suicide following the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection said they support a commission to investigate the day’s events. U.S. Capitol Police Officer Howie Liebengood, a 15-year police veteran, was one of two
Washington Times
Slain officer's family urges lawmakers to back Jan. 6 commission
The family of a Capitol Police officer who took his own life after defending the building during the Jan. 6 attack is urging lawmakers to vote for legislation that would create a bipartisan commission to probe the riot. In a letter released Wednesday by Rep
CNN
Mitch McConnell: Did he just kill the January 6 commission?
(CNN) Hours before the House was set to vote on legislation that would establish a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell may have put the kibosh on the whole endeavor. "After
National Review
McConnell Opposes Bipartisan Commission to Investigate Capitol Riot
Members of U.S. Capitol Police part through a crowd in riot gear as people rally outside of the Supreme Court in support of President Trump in Washington, November 14, 2020. (Leah Millis/Reuters) Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) said Wednesday
CNN
House set to vote on bill to set up January 6 commission as GOP members are pushed to vote against it
(CNN) The House is set to vote Wednesday on legislation to establish an independent commission that would investigate the violent insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6 after House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy came out in strong opposition to the bipartisan
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Fox News
House approves legislation to form Jan. 6 bipartisan commission to investigate Capitol riot
The House of Representatives Wednesday passed legislation to form an independent 9/11-style commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and to make recommendations on preventing another domestic attack. Despite opposition from GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy,
New York Times
McCarthy Announces Opposition to Jan. 6 Commission
McCarthy Announces Opposition to Jan. 6 Commission The top House Republican said he could not support an inquiry into the attack on the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob because it would not examine unrelated “political violence” associated with the left. Representative
Breitbart
Sens. Thom Tillis and Susan Collins to Vote 'No' on January 6 Commission
Republican Moderate Sens. Thom Tillis (NC) and Susan Collins (ME) will vote “no” in the Senate on the January 6 Commission. An NBC News reporter tweeted, “Sen. Tillis was undecided on the Jan 6 Commission yesterday. Today he says there has been a lot of talk
Huffington Post
Mitch McConnell Opposes Bipartisan Commission On Jan. 6 Attack
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Wednesday morning that he will oppose a commission to investigate the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, calling the bipartisan proposal “slanted and unbalanced.” The House is set to vote later Wednesday
Fox News
McConnell opposes Jan. 6 Capitol riot commission: 'Slanted and unbalanced'
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced his opposition Wednesday to a new bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, saying the current congressional and criminal investigations are enough. "There will continue to be no
CNBC
House Republicans introduce $400 billion transportation bill as another option for infrastructure
U.S. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 13, 2021. WASHINGTON -- House Republicans introduced a 5-year, $400 billion transportation bill on Wednesday that directs historic levels of funding to highways, bridges
Breitbart
Dem Rep. Kildee on GOP Opposition to Jan. 6 Commission: They’re Afraid of the Truth and Trump
During a Wednesday appearance on CNN’s “At This Hour,” Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI) expressed his disappointment with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joining House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in opposing the proposed legislation to form a
New York Times
Live Updates: Republicans Push Party Members to Vote Against Capitol Riot Commission
Live Live Updates: Republicans Push Party Members to Vote Against Capitol Riot Commission The House will vote Wednesday evening on a bill to create a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack, and Republican leaders who do not support it may face a wave of
Washington Times
McConnell says he will oppose 'slanted and unbalanced' Jan. 6 commission bill
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he won’t support legislation to create a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The Kentucky Republican’s opposition is the latest sign of trouble for the bill, as an increasing
Huffington Post
House Prepares To Vote On Commission Investigating Capitol Attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is poised to vote on a 9/11-style commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a first step toward creating an independent, bipartisan panel that would investigate the siege and try to prevent it from happening
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Washington Times
'Shameful desire to protect Donald Trump': Schumer rips GOP opposition to Jan. 6 commission
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Wednesday slammed Republicans opposing legislation to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. In a lengthy Senate floor speech, Mr. Schumer accused the GOP of kowtowing
Huffington Post
House Votes To Establish Capitol Riot Commission Over Republican Opposition
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to set up an expert commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. But a majority of Republicans voted against the commission ― part of a broader effort from the party to distance itself from an attack
New York Post
McConnell ‘pushing pause button’ on Dem push for Jan. 6 Capitol riot commission
Senate Republicans will try to block a Democratic push to create a 9/11-style commission on the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, with Leader Mitch McConnell Tuesday declaring that he is “pushing the pause button,” on the legislation. The measure is expected
ABC
McConnell announces opposition to bill that would create Jan. 6 commission
The House is poised to vote on the commission Wednesday Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced Wednesday morning that he intends to oppose a bill that would create a commission to examine the events of Jan. 6. The House is poised to vote on the commission
Newsmax
McConnell Comes Out Against Creating Jan. 6 Commission
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his opposition on Wednesday to a measure that would create an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, saying Democrats had handled the proposal in "partisan bad faith." McConnell's
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MASK, HOUSE, GOP, REPUBLICANS
CNN
House GOP lawmakers fined after defying mask mandate
(CNN) A mix of fines and warnings were handed down to a group of House Republicans on Tuesday who had defied the chamber's mask mandate on the House floor, a Capitol official told CNN. Reps. Brian Mast of Florida, Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa and Beth
Fox News
House Democrats' 2020 autopsy blames GOP attacks, bad polling for disappointing results
A "deep dive" of the 2020 election compiled by House Democrats blames bad polling that underestimated voter turnout by supporters of then-President Trump, as well as effective messaging by House Republicans that focused on the far left’s "defund the police"
ABC
Republicans rebel against mask requirement in House chamber
Conflict over the new federal health guidance for mask-wearing has reached the halls of Congress WASHINGTON -- Republicans are rebelling against the requirement that they wear a mask on the House floor, stoking tensions with majority Democrats who are refusing
Red State
More Republicans Revolt Against Pelosi's Mask Rule While She Gets Busted Without Mask on Floor
Despite the new CDC guidance that vaccinated people no longer have to wear masks indoors, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Delusional-CA) is not changing the House policy of requiring masks on the House floor, regardless of vaccination status. According to the
New York Post
Fourth GOP rep hit with $5K fine for skirting House metal detectors
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) is the fifth House member and fourth Republican to incur a $5,000 fine for improperly complying with security screening. House Sergeant at Arms William Walker notified Ethics Committee chairman Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) and Speaker Nancy
Conservative Daily News
Americans Are ‘Misinterpreting’ CDC Mask Rules, Fauci Says
Anthony Fauci accused Americans of “misinterpreting” the federal government’s latest mask guidance, which allows vaccinated individuals not to wear masks in most settings. People have misinterpreted the updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Newsmax
Bad Polling, GOP Attacks on 'Socialists,' 'Defund the Police' Movement Hurt House Dems in 2020
Bad polling and Republicans’ attacks focused on the “defund the police” movement led to poor results for House Democrats in the 2020 election, Rep. Patrick Maloney, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, told the Washington Post Tuesday. Republicans
Breitbart
Anthony Fauci: Americans 'Misinterpreting' CDC Guidance on Masks
Dr. Anthony Fauci this week said Americans are “misinterpreting” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidance on masks, stating it is “not” equivalent to the removal of mask mandates. “I think people are misinterpreting, thinking that this
National Review
Mask Policy: House Republicans to Force Vote to Lift Mask Mandate for Vaccinated Members
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) arrives for a House vote at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., May 11, 2021. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) and the House GOP Doctors Caucus are set to introduce
Washington Times
Republicans rebel against Pelosi, reject House mask mandate
Republican House members began a campaign of civil disobedience Tuesday against the Democrat-led chamber’s mask mandate. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has kept in place the House rule requiring members to wear masks on the floor — despite the CDC announcement
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New York Post
House Republicans defy Pelosi mask rules that go against Biden administration stance
They’re unmasked and they intend to stay that way. A group of House Republicans showed their uncovered faces in the chamber Tuesday in defiance of rules set out by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) despite the recent change in federal guidance for the vaccinated. At
Breitbart
Kevin McCarthy to Offer Resolution to Alter Pelosi's House Mask Rules
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will offer a resolution Wednesday night to alter House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) House floor mask rules. “Kevin McCarthy plans to offer a privileged resolution tonight to change House rules requiring members
Fox News
McCarthy, GOP Doctors Caucus to introduce resolution for vote to roll back House mask policy
EXCLUSIVE: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy , R- Calif. , and the House GOP Doctors Caucus are introducing a resolution to update the House mask policy so it reflects the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) newest guidance for vaccinated
New York Post
McCarthy, GOP caucus press for update on mask-wearing guidelines
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and members of the Republican Doctors Caucus are introducing a resolution to reflect the latest CDC policy on mask wearing, as three House GOP lawmakers face $500 fines for not wearing the coverings, according to a report. The
Breitbart
CNN Patrols Congress for Violations of Nancy Pelosi Anti-CDC Mask Rule
Manu Raju, the chief congressional correspondent for the establishment media giant CNN, has been on patrol to catch Republicans in the House of Representatives violating House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s anti-CDC guidelines for wearing masks inside the Capitol. On
Fox News
GOP members revolt against House floor mask rule after new CDC guidance
Some Republican members are in rebellion over the House’s failure to change its rule on masks in light of new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. GOP members of the House refused to follow rules set by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., mandating masks
BBC
'No masks for the vaccinated': What the latest US mask guidance means
'No masks for the vaccinated': What the latest US mask guidance means By Max Matza BBC News, Washington Published 8 minutes ago image copyright Getty Images US health officials have announced that vaccinated Americans no longer need to wear masks or social
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TEXAS, SIGNS, HEARTBEAT, LAW
National Review
Texas Governor Signs Fetal Heartbeat Law That Leaves Enforcement to Private Citizens
Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at the annual National Rifle Association convention in Dallas, Texas, May 4, 2018. (REUTERS/Lucas Jackson) Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill on Wednesday barring abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat —
USA Today
Texas bans abortions as early as 6 weeks
Texas bans abortions as early as 6 weeks Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a law that bans abortions in Texas after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, possibly as early as six weeks. (May 19)
Fox News
Texas governor signs law banning abortions early as 6 weeks
Texas became the largest state Wednesday with a law that bans abortions before many women even know they are pregnant, but with a unique provision that essentially leaves enforcement to private citizens through lawsuits against doctors or anyone who helps a
Vox
What banning abortion at 6 weeks really means
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a bill that would ban abortions as soon as a fetal heartbeat can be detected. That’s as early as six weeks’ gestation, before many people know they are pregnant, making the bill a de facto ban on nearly all abortions. The
Washington Times
Texas Gov. Abbott signs 'heartbeat' bill banning most abortions as early as 6 weeks
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation Wednesday barring most abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, setting up a likely legal fight and becoming the latest red state to challenge the boundaries of Roe v. Wade. Mr. Abbott said at the signing
NPR
The Governor Of Texas Has Signed A Law That Bans Abortion As Early As 6 Weeks
The Governor Of Texas Has Signed A Law That Bans Abortion As Early As 6 Weeks Enlarge this image toggle caption LM Otero/AP LM Otero/AP Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed into law a bill that would ban abortion the moment a fetal heartbeat has been
New York Post
Texas signs ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban into law
Governor Greg Abbott signed a law Wednesday that bans abortions in Texas before many women even know they are pregnant — but will leave enforcement up to private citizens, who’ll be able to bring civil lawsuits against anyone who violates the legislation. The
Huffington Post
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs Extreme 6-Week Abortion Ban
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has signed a piece of anti-abortion legislation that effectively bans the procedure at six weeks, which is before many patients even know they’re pregnant, and allows anyone to enforce the ban through lawsuits. Like several similar
Breitbart
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs ‘Heartbeat’ Bill into Law
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Wednesday signed the “heartbeat” bill into law, banning abortion in the state once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. The heartbeat bill is now LAW in the Lone Star State. This bill ensures the life of every unborn child with
CNN
Texas governor signs 'heartbeat' abortion ban into law
(CNN) Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed into law a so-called "heartbeat ban" abortion bill -- barring most abortions at the onset of a fetal heartbeat, which can occur as early as six weeks into pregnancy and before many people know they are pregnant. "Our
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Newsmax
Texas Gov. Abbott Signs Law Banning Abortions Early as 6 Weeks
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a law that bans abortions in Texas before many women even know they are pregnant and differs singularly from similar efforts nationwide: leaving enforcement to private citizens, who can sue doctors or anyone who
Huffington Post
The Lawmakers Behind ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ Abortion Bans Are Lying To You
It’s been two years since conservative lawmakers began widely using “fetal heartbeat” rhetoric to pass bans on abortion as early as six weeks into pregnancy. But despite the medical community speaking out against the inaccurate language and dozens of lawsuits
USA Today
Gov. Greg Abbott signs 'fetal heartbeat' bill banning most abortions in Texas
AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Wednesday legislation that prohibits abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, effectively banning most abortions in the state. The restriction puts Texas at the vanguard among states challenging the boundaries
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COVID, 19, INDIA, RECORD
Fox News
600,000 kids ages 12-15 received COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The U.S. saw more than 600,000 adolescents ages 12 to 15 roll up their sleeves to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine following the recently expanded FDA emergency use authorization. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control
ABC
Teens can now get their COVID vaccines, experts say it won't impact fertility
There is no link between the vaccines and fertility, medical professionals say. Children have been routinely vaccinated by medical professionals for more than 100 years. Now, with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine authorized in children 12 and up, scientists are once
New York Post
India sets global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
NEW DELHI — India on Wednesday reported more coronavirus deaths in a single day than any other country at any time during the pandemic, while infections continued to spread through vast rural areas with weak health systems. The Health Ministry reported a record
Huffington Post
India Sets Record For Highest Daily Coronavirus Death Toll Of Any Country
NEW DELHI — India has set another record for daily COVID-19 fatalities even as infections dipped further. The Health Ministry on Wednesday reported 4,529 deaths in the last 24 hours, driving the overall toll to 283,248. India also confirmed 267,334 new infections,
Washington Times
India hits grim record with 4,529 COVID-19 deaths in single day
India’s health ministry reported 4,529 new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, a single-day record for any country since the pandemic began. The grim milestone underscores the crisis in the populous Asian nation, where reported cases have fallen to fewer than 300,000
CNN
Average Covid-19 cases are the lowest they've been in nearly a year. Vaccines can push them even lower, officials say
"For the first time since the pandemic began, Covid cases are down in all 50 states," White House senior Covid-19 adviser Andy Slavitt said in a Tuesday briefing. "We are winning the war on the virus, and we need you to help us finish the job." His comments
Fox News
COVID-19 vaccines not linked to fertility issues, experts say
One of the most common misleading rumors regarding the COVID-19 vaccine is that it will impact fertility, which experts say is not based on fact and has been repeatedly debunked. It is believed that the false report first surfaced on social media and included
New York Times
Covid Live Updates: India Reports Highest Daily Death Toll of Any Country
Live Covid Live Updates: India Reports Highest Daily Death Toll of Any Country New York takes its biggest reopening step today. And executives from Emergent, which ruined millions of vaccine doses, will testify before Congress. India records the pandemic’s
Fox News
India daily coronavirus deaths hit global record high
India on Wednesday reported more coronavirus deaths in a single day than any other country at any time during the pandemic, while infections continued to spread through vast rural areas with weak health systems. The Health Ministry reported a record 4,529
CNN
Covid-19 vaccine rollout for ages 12 to 15 is 'better than expected,' health officials say
(CNN) Appointment slots are quick to fill. Excited grins are hidden behind masks. Syringes are filled and shots are ready to go into arms. The rollout of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 in the United States has been reminiscent
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Fox News
Texas reports zero COVID deaths months after liberal media predicted doomsday as Abbott reopened state
Texas has a lot to celebrate this week after reaching zero COVID deaths for the first time since the pandemic began. "Today Texas reported: * 0 Covid related deaths--the only time that's happened since data was tracked in March, 2020," Republican Texas Gov.
CNN
Uneven vaccination rates across the US linked to Covid-19 case trends, worry experts
(CNN) Tuesday was a "landmark day," as the United States reached a new Covid-19 vaccine milestone: 60% of adults have now received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, according to the US Centers and Disease Control and Prevention. But vaccination rates
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MCCLOSKEY, SENATE, MARK, ANNOUNCES
Fox News
Mark McCloskey, St. Louis man who defended home from BLM, announces Senate run to stop Biden's 'socialism'
A St. Louis attorney who famously defended his home from Black Lives Matter protesters who broke into his neighborhood announced his bid for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, telling "Tucker Carlson Tonight" he will defend Missourians the same way he defended his wife
CNN
Mark McCloskey announces run for US Senate in Missouri
(CNN) Mark McCloskey, the St. Louis homeowner who catapulted into national headlines last summer after video surfaced on social media showing him and his wife, Patricia, pointing guns at demonstrators, is running as a Republican for US Senate in Missouri, he
Washington Times
Conservative hero Mark McCloskey announces Senate bid
The St. Louis man who became a conservative hero when he and his wife waved guns at trespassing Black Lives Matter protesters last summer will be entering politics. Mark McCloskey announced Tuesday evening on Fox News Channel’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight” program
Huffington Post
Gun-Waving Attorney Mark McCloskey Running For Missouri Senate Seat
Mark McCloskey, the attorney who pointed a gun at Black Lives Matter protesters alongside his wife last year, filed paperwork on Tuesday to run for one of Missouri’s Senate seats in 2022. “When the angry mob came to destroy my house and kill my family, I took
New York Post
Gun-toting St. Louis lawyer Mark McCloskey announces run for Senate
St. Louis lawyer Mark McCloskey, who made national headlines last year when he and his wife drew their guns and confronted Black Lives Matter protesters outside their home, is running for the U.S. Senate as a Republican. “I’ve always been a Republican, but
National Review
Mark McCloskey Enters Missouri Senate Race
Mark McCloskey speaks by video feed during the 2020 Republican National Convention broadcast from Washington, D.C., August 24, 2020. (2020 Republican National Convention/Handout via Reuters) Mark McCloskey, the Missouri lawyer who waved a gun at Black Lives
Breitbart
Mark McCloskey Announces Run for U.S. Senate in Missouri
St. Louis attorney Mark McCloskey, who, along with his wife, made headlines in June 2020 after pointing guns at violent protesters marching through their neighborhood, announced Tuesday that he will run for U.S. Senate in Missouri. “When the angry mob came
Newsmax
Mark McCloskey Officially Announces Senate Campaign
Mark McCloskey, the St. Louis attorney who gained national attention after he and his wife pointed weapons at Black Lives Matter protesters outside his home last summer, announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate Tuesday. "God came knocking on my door disguised
OANN
Mark McCloskey announces run for Senate in Mo.
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 8:35 AM PT – Wednesday, May 19, 2021 A man who gained fame for defending his home from Black Lives Matter protesters last year has made a bid for the Senate. On Tuesday, attorney Mark McCloskey officially launched his Senate campaign
Newsmax
Mark McCloskey to Newsmax TV: Running for Senate to Bring 'Real Change'
Mark McCloskey, the St. Louis attorney who gained national attention after he and his wife Patricia pointed weapons at Black Lives Matter protesters outside his home last summer, told Newsmax TV Wednesday that he's running for the U.S. Senate because people
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Chicago Tribune
Mark McCloskey, the St. Louis lawyer who waved a gun at protesters, is running for US Senate: ‘God came knocking on my door last summer disguised as an angry mob’
Demonstrators were marching to the home of then-Mayor Lyda Krewson amid nationwide protests after police killed George Floyd in Minneapolis. The protesters ventured onto a private street that includes the McCloskey mansion. The couple, both of them attorneys
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LIGHTFOOT, CHICAGO, MAYOR, LORI
National Review
Chicago Mayor Refusing to Accept Interview Requests from White Journalists
Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks during a science initiative event at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, July 23, 2020. (Kamil Krzaczynski/Reuters) Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot is only accepting interview requests from “black and brown journalists”
Red State
Lori Lightfoot Announces She's a Racist and Legal Action Could Follow
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot isn’t even hiding the ball at this point. While her city continues to mimic a common dumpster fire, according to multiple reports, she’s decided that being an overt racist is the right path forward. Lightfoot’s spokeswoman asserted
Fox News
Local reporters say Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will only grant interviews to 'Black or Brown journalists'
Reporters out of Chicago are alleging that Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot is now only granting interviews to journalists of color. NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern took to Twitter on Tuesday to mark the "midway point" of Lightfoot's first term
Newsmax
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Granting Interviews Only to Black or Brown Journalists
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a statement on Twitter Wednesday that she is "prioritizing media requests from POC reporters," or people of color, after some journalists accused her of giving interviews only to Black or Brown journalists. Chicago political
Washington Times
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot admits she's 'prioritizing media requests from POC reporters'
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday confirmed rumors that she is currently “prioritizing media requests” from Black and brown reporters in an effort to “break up the status quo.” “Diversity and inclusion is imperative across all institutions including
New York Post
Chicago’s mayor refuses to give interviews to white reporters
Chicago’s mayor declared that she would only grant one-on-one interviews to minority journalists to protest the lack of diversity in the Windy City press corps. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the first black woman and openly gay person elected to run that city, confirmed
Breitbart
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to Grant Interviews Only to Black, Brown Journalists
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s spokesperson has reportedly announced that she will only give interviews to “Black or Brown” journalists on the occasion of reaching the halfway point in her term as mayor. The news came through local NBC 5 reporter Mary Ann
Red State
Lori Lightfoot Steps on a Rake Explaining Her Racist Policy of Excluding White Reporters From Interviews
When Lori Lightfoot decides to double down on the stupid, she does so with a bang. As evidence, on Monday the Chicago mayor informed MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle that after a year of “trusting the science” on CDC recommendations about mask-wearing and social
Fox News
Lightfoot slams 'overwhelming whiteness' of Chicago press, defends only speaking to reporters of color
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, D., defended her controversial announcement to only give individual interviews to journalists of color and blasted Chicago media institutions for their "overwhelming whiteness and maleness" in an extraordinary letter on Wednesday. Upon
Fox News
Latino reporter cancels Lori Lightfoot interview following refusal to lift moratorium based on skin color
Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt announced Wednesday that he had canceled his scheduled interview with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot over her office's refusal to lift a moratorium on interviews with non-Black or Brown reporters. Pratt, a Latino reporter
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BIDEN, JOE, DEBATE, JILL
Breitbart
Joe Biden Botches Quote from Communist Dictator Mao Zedong
President Joe Biden mangled a quote from Chinese Communist dictator Mao Zedong during his Coast Guard commencement speech Wednesday. “There’s a saying, used in a different context, a Chinese saying that says, ‘Women hold up half the world,’ Biden said during
New York Post
Jill Biden said Harris should ‘go f–k’ herself for debate attack on Joe
Jill Biden said Kamala Harris should “go f–k” herself after famously questioning her husband’s record on race during a Democratic primary debate, according to new report. The future first lady fumed to supporters after Harris, who is now President Biden’s
Red State
Joe Biden Has a 'Please Clap' Moment That Would Make Jeb! Bush Blush
If you thought Jeb! Bush was low energy, you haven’t seen Joe Biden lately, and by lately, I mean anytime in the last few years. Now, Biden is one-upping the former Republican presidential candidate in a different area. While attending a graduation ceremony
Newsmax
Jill Biden After Kamala Harris Ambushed Joe at Debate: 'Go F*** Yourself'
Kamala Harris' infamous busing ambush of Joe Biden during the first Democratic primary debate in 2019 was met with vulgar responses from both the future president and first lady, according to a new book which details the icy early exchanges between Biden and
Fox News
Biden is putting ‘America last’ by shutting down pipelines: Sen. Cotton
Senator Tom Cotton, R-Ark., told "The Faulkner Focus" Wednesday that President Biden is putting "America last" after he halted the Keystone pipeline, and gave the approval for a controversial gas pipeline to run from Russia to Germany. 19 GOP AGS URGE BIDEN
Breitbart
Biden in Michigan Ignores Record Allowing China to Buy Up American Electric Vehicle Industry
President Joe Biden, while touting his $174 billion electric vehicle (EV) plan, ignored his record of allowing Chinese investors with ties to the Chinese Communist Party to buy up key parts of the American EV industry. During a speech at the Ford Rouge Electric
Breitbart
Book: Joe Biden Whined on Debate Stage After Kamala’s Racism Onslaught — ‘F**king Bulls**t’
Joe Biden was furious after then-Sen. Kamala Harris attacked him for his record on race and public busing during a debate, describing it as “fucking bullshit” on stage, according to an upcoming book. Harris launched her attack on Biden’s record in a June 2019
Breitbart
Please Clap: Joe Biden Rips Coast Guard Graduates for Lack of Applause
President Joe Biden scolded Coast Guard graduates at a commencement speech Wednesday after they failed to applaud part of his speech. “I can only assume that you’ll enjoy educating your family about how the Coast Guard is, “the hard nucleus around the Navy
Breitbart
‘Go F**k Yourself’ — Jill Biden Furious After Kamala Harris Racial Bus Attack
A new story about the 2020 Democrat primary campaign reveals the details of Jill Biden’s fury after Sen. Kamala Harris attacked Joe Biden for his record on race and public busing. Harris debuted her attack on Biden’s record in a June 2019 debate with her Democrat
Fox News
Jill Biden said Kamala Harris can 'go f--- herself' after she attacked Joe Biden in first debate, book claims
The relationship between the Bidens and Vice President Kamala Harris purportedly became messy after Harris -- then Joe Biden’s opponent in the primary -- came after him for his record on busing and his boasts of his relationships with segregationist senators,
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BIDEN, COAST, GUARD, CLASS
New York Post
Biden chides ‘dull’ Coast Guard grads, recalls college exploits in wild speech
President Biden delivered rollercoaster remarks Wednesday at the US Coast Guard Academy’s graduation ceremony, calling the grads a “dull class” while boasting of his own college exploits including a fire-extinguisher assault on his dorm’s RA. Biden attempted
Huffington Post
Biden Hails Class Full Of 'Fierce Patriots' In Coast Guard Commencement Speech
President Joe Biden kicked off commencement season with a 30-minute address to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Class of 2021 in New London, Connecticut, on Wednesday. In a wide-ranging speech, the president assessed the challenges and threats the new generation
Washington Times
Biden spurs on Coast Guard Class of 2021 to embrace 'global' mission
President Biden told graduating members of the Coast Guard Academy’s Class of 2021 Wednesday that, with the growing global challenges and threats facing the United States, the country needs them more than ever. “The world is changing,” the president said.
CNN
Biden singles out competition with Russia and China in Coast Guard commencement
(CNN) President Joe Biden singled out competition with Russia and China as part of his vision for the military branch's role in national security as he addressed the United States Coast Guard Academy's 2021 graduating class on Wednesday. Speaking from the
Fox News
Biden tells Coast Guard cadets nation’s at ‘significant inflection point,’ calls class dull after joke bombs
Emphasizing the importance of their mission ahead in a quickly changing world, President Biden told graduating Coast Guard cadets on Wednesday that "we need you badly - that’s not hyperbole." Biden, giving his first commencement address as the nation’s commander
USA Today
Biden celebrates Coast Guard Academy graduates
Biden celebrates Coast Guard Academy graduates In his first commencement address as commander-in-chief, President Joe Biden celebrated the new graduates of the Coast Guard Academy Wednesday, saluting them for excelling during the pandemic and chiding them
Conservative Daily News
President Joe Biden’s Schedule for Wednesday, May 19, 2021
56 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will begin travel to the US Coast Guard Academy Wednesday where he will deliver a commencement speech. During the trip, he will receive his daily briefing. President Biden’s Itinerary
Washington Times
Biden snaps at Coast Guard graduates: 'You're a really dull class'
President Biden snapped at graduates who declined to clap during his commencement address at the 2021 U.S. Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut on Wednesday. Mr. Biden was talking about the importance of the Coast Guard in times of war when one of his lines
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BROWN, ANDREW, JR, DEPUTIES
Fox News
Andrew Brown Jr. shooting: BLM protesters stage 'economic boycott' in Elizabeth City, NC
Black Lives Matter protesters threatened with an "economic boycott" in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on Wednesday, after a local prosecutor announced that the deputies who shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr. last month while serving drug-related search and arrest
CNN
Why a North Carolina district attorney is not prosecuting the Andrew Brown Jr. killing
(CNN) On Tuesday morning, District Attorney Andrew Womble said the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. by Pasquotank County sheriff's deputies was justified . He held a press conference explaining his decision, outlining his understanding of the law, and he
USA Today
North Carolina deputies in fatal shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. won't face charges; protesters hit the streets
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The sheriff's deputies who shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr., an unarmed Black man in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, were justified in their actions and will not be criminally charged, a prosecutor said Tuesday. The State Bureau of Investigation
NPR
Andrew Brown Jr. Did Not Use Vehicle As A Weapon Against Deputies, Attorney Says
Andrew Brown Jr. Did Not Use Vehicle As A Weapon Against Deputies, Attorney Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Joe Raedle/Getty Images An attorney for Andrew Brown Jr.'s family is disputing a North Carolina district attorney's
CNN
Andrew Brown's family asks the Justice Department to intervene after DA says use of deadly force was justified
(CNN) The attorneys for the family of Andrew Brown Jr. are asking the Department of Justice to intervene after a North Carolina district attorney said that deputies would not be charged in connection to his fatal shooting. "We certainly got neither transparency
NPR
Prosecutor: Deputies Were Justified In Fatal Shooting Of Andrew Brown Jr.
Prosecutor: Deputies Were Justified In Fatal Shooting Of Andrew Brown Jr. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Wayne Kendall, an attorney representing the family of Andrew Brown Jr., after a prosecutor in North Carolina said sheriff deputies were justified in the fatal
USA Today
Andrew Brown Jr.'s family to file civil rights lawsuit against deputies, lawyer says: What we know
An attorney representing the family of Andrew Brown Jr., an unarmed Black man who was shot and killed by deputies in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, said he plans to file a federal civil rights lawsuit against the deputies and the department. Chance D. Lynch,
USA Today
Deputies who shot Andrew Brown Jr. will be 'disciplined and retrained': What we know
The deputies who shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr., an unarmed Black man in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, will keep their jobs but be "disciplined and retrained," Pasquotank County Sheriff Tommy Wooten said Tuesday. The Pasquotank County district attorney
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NEW, YORK, CITY, PANDEMIC
Fox News
New York City works to turn page on COVID-19 pandemic
More than a year after coronavirus shutdowns sent "the city that never sleeps" into a fitful slumber, New York could be wide awake again this summer. Starting Wednesday, vaccinated New Yorkers can shed their masks in most situations, and restaurants, stores,
New York Times
How a Restarted New York Will Look
Theaters and large venues like ballparks can return to full capacity if they require proof of vaccination. Broadway theaters will fully reopen in September. Do I still need to wear a mask? That depends on where you are and whether you’re vaccinated. Masks
Washington Times
'City in transition': New York vies to turn page on the coronavirus pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — More than a year after coronavirus shutdowns sent “the city that never sleeps” into a fitful slumber, New York could be wide awake again this summer. Starting Wednesday, vaccinated New Yorkers can shed their masks in most situations, and restaurants,
USA Today
New York City starts to show signs of post vax life
New York City starts to show signs of post vax life With coronavirus restrictions being dramatically eased, New York City is starting to show signs of life. Tourists are coming back and starting this week, the city will recommend all New Yorkers follow the
OANN
Andrew Giuliani announces run for N.Y. Gov.
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 8:52 AM PT – Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Andrew Giuliani (R), son of the former mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani (R), has announced he will be running for governor of New York in 2022. While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Giuliani said
New York Times
Trevor Noah Wonders if America Is Ready for a Giuliani Dynasty
“Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani’s son Andrew Giuliani announced his run for New York governor today and told reporters, quote, ‘It’s in my DNA.’ Also sharing Rudy’s DNA: his first wife.” — SETH MEYERS “But, yeah, Rudy Giuliani’s son is running for governor
Fox News
De Blasio considering lottery for vaccinated New Yorkers similar to Ohio
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that his administration is "looking at" holding a lottery for New Yorkers vaccinated against COVID-19 – like the one in Ohio that is offering $1 million to winners. "We are talking about whether that kind of approach would
New York Times
New York Is Reopening. Here’s What That Actually Means.
Whether that will happen remains to be seen. The New York State Department of Health still “strongly recommends masks in indoor settings where vaccination status of individuals is unknown,” according to the new guidance. Major retailers, including Costco, Target,
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VACCINATED, EUROPEAN, UNION, TRAVELERS
USA Today
European Union to open for vaccinated travelers; Texas threatens fines for mask-wearing rules: Live COVID-19 updates
The European Union will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated visitors and those from a list of seven nations considered safe, a spokesperson said Wednesday. The bloc's 27 ambassadors agreed to ease restrictions on nonessential travel and on those who are
Fox News
European Union to ease travel restrictions for vaccinated Americans
Vaccinated Americans will soon be able to travel to Europe with ease. The European Union on Wednesday agreed on a proposal to relax COVID-19 travel restrictions for travelers visiting from outside its 27 countries, welcoming vaccinated Americans and a number
NPR
Vaccinated Travelers Can Visit Europe, EU Ambassadors Decide
Vaccinated Travelers Can Visit Europe, EU Ambassadors Decide Enlarge this image toggle caption Gianluca Chininea/AFP via Getty Images Gianluca Chininea/AFP via Getty Images The European Union is poised to allow travelers from more countries to visit the bloc,
Washington Times
EU moves to open its borders to vaccinated tourists
The European Union agreed Wednesday to open its borders to vaccinated travelers as it looks to fuel tourism and national economies after a brutal yearlong freeze. The agreement applies to travelers who’ve been fully vaccinated with COVID-19 shots approved
ABC
EU takes big step toward relaxing travel for vaccinated
The European Union has taken a step toward relaxing travel for visitors from outside the bloc, with EU ambassadors agreeing on measures to make it easier for fully vaccinated visitors to get in BRUSSELS -- The European Union on Wednesday took a step toward
New York Post
European Union to relax travel restrictions for vaccinated Americans
BRUSSELS — European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-EU visitors ahead of the summer tourist season, two EU sources said. Ambassadors from the 27 EU countries approved a European Commission proposal from May 3
USA Today
European Union to open for vaccinated travelers; Dr. Anthony Fauci says public 'misinterpreting' CDC mask guidance: Live COVID-19 updates
The European Union on Wednesday announced plans to reopen its borders to fully vaccinated visitors, as well as people coming from a list of countries considered safe, with the United States expected to make the cut. It's unclear when these new rules will go
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COURT, ABORTION, SUPREME, BIDEN
Fox News
Down syndrome abortion bans gain traction after court ruling
It’s a ban that even supporters acknowledge will be hard to enforce. Yet 2021 has been a breakthrough year for legislation in several states seeking to prohibit abortions based solely on a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. Governors in Arizona and South
Newsmax
Biden's Supreme Court Commission to Meet as Abortion Debate Looms
President Joe Biden's commission to study potential changes to the U.S. Supreme Court, including expanding the number of justices as some liberal activists have urged, is set to hold its first public meeting on Wednesday, two days after the court charged back
Washington Times
Biden Supreme Court panel meets, sets plan to study court packing, term limits
President Biden’s commission empaneled to study the Supreme Court and whether more justices should be added to the bench held its first — but brief — public hearing on Wednesday. Members were sworn in, adopted bylaws and outlined goals for the next few months
National Review
Abortion & Supreme Court: Court-Packing Unlikely Still
‘Where does it stop? Democrats add three seats; Republicans add four more. Pretty soon you have a 100-person unelected third-chamber of the legislature.’ NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE W hen Democratic senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts and House Judiciary Committee
New York Post
Biden court packing commission holds first meeting as abortion case looms
President Biden’s commission on potentially expanding the Supreme Court held its first meeting Wednesday amid Democratic jitters over a just-accepted abortion case that will be heard by the majority Republican-nominated justices. The group of more than three
Fox News
Biden's Supreme Court commission: Who's on it?
President Biden's Supreme Court commission includes a variety of primarily liberal legal experts, with some conservatives as well, and is tasked with providing the president with a report on the current debate around potential reforms to the court, including
Newsmax
Down Syndrome Abortion Bans Gain Traction After Court Ruling
It’s a ban that even supporters acknowledge will be hard to enforce. Yet 2021 has been a breakthrough year for legislation in several states seeking to prohibit abortions based solely on a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. Governors in Arizona and South
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PROJECT, 1619, TENURE, OFFER
Red State
'1619 Project' Founder Loses Tenure Offer Amid Growing Concerns of Racism in CRT
The founder of the CRT-based “1619 Project” has come under fire for her controversial views and now it has affected her future job prospects. Nikole Hannah-Jones has had an important tenure offer revoked in response to growing concerns about the nature of
New York Post
‘1619 Project’ founder Nikole Hannah-Jones loses UNC tenure offer amid criticism: report
Nikole Hannah-Jones, the controversial founder of the 1619 Project, has lost her alma mater’s offer for tenure and is instead under consideration for a fixed five-year contract as a professor of practice. NC Policy Watch reported on the change Wednesday amid
Fox News
PBS anchor Yamiche Alcindor blasts UNC's reversal on tenure offer to '1619 Project' author Nikole Hannah-Jones
PBS anchor Yamiche Alcindor slammed the University of North Carolina over its reversal in offering a tenure teaching position to left-wing New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones. Last month, UNC's Hussman School of Journalism and Media announced
Breitbart
UNC Rescinds Tenure Offer to 1619 Project Author Nikole Hannah-Jones
New York Times writer and author of the divisive “1619 Project” Nikole Hannah-Jones has lost her tenure offer at the University of North Carolina Hussman School of Journalism and Media following backlash over her “unfactual and biased” work. The University
National Review
UNC Board of Trustees Denies Tenure to 1619 Project Author Nikole Hannah-Jones
Nikole Hannah Jones (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah/ via YouTube) Nikole Hannah-Jones, the New York Times journalist who developed the magazine’s controversial “1619 Project,” will no longer join UNC-Chapel Hill’s journalism department as a tenured professor
Fox News
'1619 Project' founder loses UNC tenure offer amid criticism: report
Nikole Hannah-Jones, the controversial founder of the 1619 Project, has lost her alma mater's offer for tenure and is instead under consideration for a fixed five-year contract as a professor of practice. NC Policy Watch reported on the change Wednesday amid
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POLICE, RECRUITING, DEFUND, CRISIS
Newsmax
Police Forces Face Recruiting Crisis Nationwide Due to Low Morale
Police departments nationwide are having a difficult time finding recruits to join their forces due to low morale among officers following a year of racial justice demonstrations against law enforcement, Axios reported on Wednesday. The International Association
ABC
Suspect dead, 2 Illinois cops wounded in exchange of gunfire
Police say a suspect in a domestic disturbance was fatally shot and two central Illinois police officers were wounded, one critically, in an exchange of gunfire CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- A suspect in a domestic disturbance was fatally shot and two central Illinois
Breitbart
Nolte: Several Democrat-Run Cities Face Police Recruiting ‘Crisis’
The far-left Axios reports “Police recruiting suffers as morale hits new lows,” citing the Democrat-run cities of Charlotte, Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Denver as the most notable examples. Charlotte, North Carolina, which has been run exclusively by Democrats
National Review
A Majority of Portland Residents Reject ‘Defund the Police,’ Poll Finds
Police officers disperse a crowd of protesters in Portland, Ore., September 5, 2020. (Caitlin Ochs/Reuters) A majority of Portland, Ore. residents and those in the surrounding metropolitan area have rejected the ‘defund the police’ movement and calls for decreased
Washington Times
Black Lives Matter protests, 'defund the police' politics usher in era of dismal police recruitment
Police departments across the nation are struggling to recruit and retain their ranks in an era where “defund the police” rhetoric and Black Lives Matter messaging dominate the headlines. Axios consolidated data from across the nation that mirrors problems
Fox News
Wild Florida police chase ends with 5 juvenile suspects in custody following attempted home invasion: video
A Wednesday morning police chase in Florida’s Broward County ended with five juveniles in custody and several others injured, according to authorities and shocking video. Police were called shortly before 7 a.m. Wednesday for a report of a Fort Lauderdale
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HARRIS, KAMALA, REPORTERS, ETHICS
New York Post
Kamala Harris keeps list of reporters who don’t ‘understand’ her: report
Vice President Kamala Harris keeps track of journalists and political players she feels don’t “appreciate her life experience” — and the feeling is mutual — as television producers have become hesitant to book her because she is “so uninteresting,” according
Newsmax
McLaughlin Poll: 64% Say Biden Won't Run in 2024, Trump Beats Harris
Former President Donald Trump defeats Vice President Kamala Harris head-to-head, something made more significant by nearly two-thirds of voters saying they don’t think President Joe Biden will finish his current term, according to a new poll. When asked if
Fox News
Kamala Harris keeps list of reporters who don't ' fully understand her:' report
Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly keeps a list of journalists and media members who she feels "don't fully understand her." A profile of Harris published in The Atlantic claims that the vice president and her staff keep track of journalists, "political
Red State
The Pathetic Reason Kamala Harris Really Avoids Reporters Has Just Been Revealed
Along with not being a very good debater, Vice President Harris doesn’t do well at media interviews and pressers. She’s notorious for cackling at inopportune times – usually when inconvenient questions are asked, and is prone to epic gaslighting episodes which
Red State
Where's the NY Times? Kamala Harris Is Violating Biden Team's Ethics Pledge
Kamala Harris hasn’t exactly been covering herself with glory since she got into office. Harris was assigned to do something about the border. Apart from making some Zoom calls, she hasn’t done much of anything and hasn’t gone to the border. We also reported
Fox News
Kamala Harris keeps assets in tax-advantaged trust, appearing to violate own ethics pledge
Vice President Kamala Harris keeps assets in a tax-advantaged family trust, a move that appears to violate an ethics pledge she and President Biden made on the campaign trail. According to Harris' financial disclosure form released Monday, she has been a trustee
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GATES, BILL, MELINDA, DIVORCE
CNN
Is Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce any of our business? (opinion)
Jill Filipovic is a journalist based in New York and author of the book " OK Boomer, Let's Talk: How My Generation Got Left Behind ." Follow her on Twitter . The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely her own. View more opinion articles on CNN. (CNN)
New York Post
Bill and Melinda Gates tap lawyers from Jeff Bezos’ costly divorce
Bill Gates and his estranged wife Melinda have hired some divorce lawyers with experience in costly splits. Each has added high-powered attorneys who worked on opposite ends of the divorce of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos from his ex-wife Mackenzie Scott. Microsoft
Breitbart
Report: Bill Gates Thought Jeffrey Epstein Was His Ticket to a Nobel Prize
According to the Daily Beast, a former employee of Bill Gates said the billionaire thought that convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was his ticket to being awarded a Nobel Peace Prize. An alleged ex-staffer told the Daily Beast that members of the communications
Newsmax
Gates Transfers $850 Million More to Melinda, for a $3 Billion Total
Bill Gates has transferred $850 million in shares of Deere & Co. to Melinda Gates, according to a regulatory filing on Friday following the news of their separation announced on May 3. So far, Bill has transferred around $3 billion in stocks to Melinda. The
New York Post
Bill Gates wears wedding ring in first appearance since divorce announcement
Bill Gates made his first public appearance Wednesday since his bombshell divorce announcement — and was still wearing his wedding ring. The Microsoft co-founder participated in an “armchair conversation” with the US Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzanne Clark to
New York Post
Bill Gates’ dating history: From Ann Winblad to Melinda Gates
For nearly three decades, Bill and Melinda Gates reigned as one of world’s most high-profile power couples — but the billionaire computer genius’ estranged wife wasn’t the first woman to fire up his hard drive. Before Gates met Melinda in 1987, the Microsoft
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ROBERT, DURST, TRIAL, MURDER
Huffington Post
Robert Durst Trial Resumes With Opening Statements After 14-Month Pandemic Hiatus
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Multimillionaire Robert Durst lived a life of such privilege and ease that he didn’t bother keeping track of the many lies he told over the years and it could be his downfall, a prosecutor said Tuesday during a new round of opening statements
OANN
Robert Durst appears in court for first time in 14 months
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 10:09 AM PT – Wednesday, May 19, 2021 The trial of real estate heir and suspected serial killer Robert Durst has officially resumed after a 14-month trial delay. Durst has been the subject of an HBO documentary and most recently a defendant
CNN
Trial of Robert Durst, subject of the crime documentary 'The Jinx,' restarts after pause for coronavirus
(CNN) The trial of millionaire Robert Durst, the subject of the HBO crime documentary "The Jinx," restarted Tuesday in Los Angeles after a break of more than a year because of Covid-19. The day began with a juror being dismissed and ended with the prosecution
New York Post
Robert Durst murder trial kicks off after year-long COVID delay
After a year-long delay due to the COVID-19 crisis, Robert Durst’s murder trial kicked off again Tuesday, as California prosecutors accused the kooky millionaire of executing his longtime friend to cover up his wife’s murder nearly two decades prior. The 78-year-old
New York Post
‘If it’s not Bob, it’s not guilty’: Lawyer says no evidence links Robert Durst to 2000 murder
An attorney for Robert Durst on Wednesday slammed prosecutors’ case against the disgraced real estate heir as weak — insisting that there is no hard evidence linking him to the slaying of his longtime pal. “Evidence was lacking,” lawyer Dick DeGuerin told
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MOONEY, PAUL, 79, COMEDIAN
New York Times
Paul Mooney, Trailblazing Comedian, Dies at 79
Paul Mooney, the trailblazing comedic writer and performer best known for his blunt, boundary-pushing routines about racism and social justice and for his work with Richard Pryor and Dave Chappelle, died on Wednesday at his home in Oakland, Calif. He was 79. His
Breitbart
Pioneering Comedian Paul Mooney, a Writer for Richard Pryor, ‘Chappelle’s Show’ Star, Dies at 79
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Mooney, a boundary-pushing comedian who was Richard Pryor’s longtime writing partner and whose sage, incisive musings on racism and American life made him a revered figure in stand-up, has died. He was 79. Cassandra Williams, Mooney’s
CNN
Paul Mooney, actor and comedian, has died
(CNN) Paul Mooney, the actor-comedian famous for starring on "Chappelle's Show" and "Bamboozled," has died at 79, a rep for the actor, Cassandra Williams, told The Hollywood Reporter. Mooney's daughter, Spring Mooney also took to Twitter with the news, saying
ABC
Pioneering comic Paul Mooney, a writer for Pryor, dies at 79
Paul Mooney, a boundary-pushing comedian who was Richard Pryor’s longtime writing partner and whose sage, incisive musings on racism and American life made him a revered figure in stand-up, has died NEW YORK -- Paul Mooney, a boundary-pushing comedian who
Chicago Tribune
Paul Mooney, comedian and writer for Richard Pryor, dies at 79
Mooney served as the head writer on “The Richard Pryor Show” and co-wrote some of Pryor’s material on several of his comedy albums and his “Saturday Night Live” sketches. Mooney also wrote for “Sanford and Son,” “Good Times,” “In Living Color,” “Pryor’s Place,”
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YEAR, 11, GIRL, BUS
New York Post
Florida sex offender tries to abduct 11-year-old girl at bus stop
An 11-year-old girl fought off a knife-wielding would-be kidnapper at her bus stop Tuesday morning — and Florida sheriffs arrested the creep shortly after. The 30-year-old unidentified sex offender was arrested eight hours after the West Pensacola incident
USA Today
Video shows 11-year-old girl escaping attempted kidnapping while waiting for school bus in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. — An 11-year-old-girl who escaped an attempted abduction is being called a hero after video footage was released showing how she defended herself against a stranger attempting to carry her to his vehicle. Surveillance video shows the girl sitting
ABC
Suspect in custody after alleged kidnapping attempt of 11-year-old girl at bus stop
Officers have arrested a suspect in connection to an alleged attempted kidnapping that was captured in a "chilling" video, authorities said. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. Tuesday in Pensacola, Florida. According to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office,
CNN
An 11-year-old girl fought off a knife-wielding man who tried to kidnap her in Florida, sheriff says
(CNN) An 11-year-old girl waiting for her school bus in Pensacola, Florida, was able to fight off an alleged kidnapping attempt on Tuesday morning and get to safety, authorities said. A 30-year-old suspect was arrested later that day after a search involving
USA Today
11-year-old girl fights back during an attempted kidnapping in broad daylight and escaped
11-year-old girl fights back during an attempted kidnapping in broad daylight and escaped An 11-year-old girl fought back and escaped during an attempted kidnapping at a bus stop in Escambia County, Florida.
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BIDEN, RUSSIAN, PIPELINE, SANCTIONS
Newsmax
Jim Jordan to Newsmax TV: Biden to Blame for Border Chaos, Lines at Gas Stations, Violence in Israel
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Newsmax TV on Wednesday ripped President Joe Biden’s administration over the border, the attack on a major east coast pipeline, and the ongoing violence in the Middle East. Jordan told “American Agenda” on Wednesday, “just step
Washington Times
Biden reportedly drops bid to block controversial Russian-German Nord Stream pipeline
The Biden White House has reportedly decided to effectively drop efforts to block the nearly-completed Nord Stream 2 pipeline supplying Russian natural gas directly to Germany, according to a new report, despite vows from top administration officials to prevent
Conservative Daily News
Biden Waiving Sanctions on Russian Company Raises Questions About Colonial Pipeline Hack
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden waived sanctions on a Russian company and CEO that are overseeing the construction of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline into Germany. The news was a direct contrast to previous statements by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who
Fox News
CNN, MSNBC avoid Biden lifting sanctions on Russian pipeline after championing Russiagate for years
The two networks that promoted Russiagate appear to have no concern about President Biden's favorable treatment towards Russia. Axios first reported on Tuesday that the Biden administration is set to lift sanctions on the company and its CEO, who is known
National Review
Biden & Nord Stream: Waiving Sanctions
Imagine the response if Trump had been the one to waive sanctions against a Putin ally, as the current administration is doing. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE O nly a few months ago, the Biden administration argued that Nord Stream 2, a proposed natural-gas pipeline
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KOREAN, BIDEN, SOUTH, HONOR
NPR
A 94-Year-Old Korean War Vet Will Be Awarded The Medal Of Honor
A 94-Year-Old Korean War Vet Will Be Awarded The Medal Of Honor Enlarge this image toggle caption Sgt. Henry Villarama/U.S. Army Sgt. Henry Villarama/U.S. Army Col. Ralph Puckett, Jr. will be honored at the White House on Friday and awarded the Medal of Honor
Washington Times
South Korean President Moon Jae-in's meeting with Biden in U.S. to center on vaccines, North Korea
South Korean President Moon Jae-in departed Wednesday for a White House summit with President Biden and other U.S. stops as he looks to jumpstart COVID-19 vaccine production and North Korean peace talks. Mr. Moon and Mr. Biden will hold a joint press conference
CNBC
Biden to award first Medal of Honor of his presidency to Korean War vet, with South Korean President Moon set to join
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in the South Court Auditorium in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. President Joe Biden on Friday will present the Medal of Honor for the first time since taking office, awarding a U.S. veteran of the Korean
Washington Times
China threat looms large as South Korea's Moon prepares for Biden summit
President Biden will privately pressure South Korean President Moon Jae-in to sign on to a strong statement critical of China when Mr. Moon visits the White House on Friday, but he will likely face resistance over South Korean fears that it would trigger economic
Washington Times
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Korean War hero
President Biden will award the Medal of Honor on Friday to retired Army Colonel Ralph Puckett Jr. for repeatedly risking enemy fire and refusing evacuation despite grievous injuries during a November 1950 mission in the Korean War. South Korean President Moon
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PHILADELPHIA, KRASNER, ATTORNEY, DISTRICT
Huffington Post
Larry Krasner Declares Victory In Democratic Primary For Philadelphia District Attorney
Larry Krasner, a district attorney who has championed progressive causes and criminal justice reform, declared victory in Philadelphia’s Democratic primary on Tuesday, fending off a challenger who said his politics were fueling a surge in violent crime. Krasner’s
Conservative Daily News
They’ll Never Learn: After A Surge In Violent Crime, Progressives Win Big In Pennsylvania’s Largest Cities
Progressive candidates were victorious in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh’s Democratic primaries Tuesday night, winning races by wide margins after a yearlong surge in violent crime. In Philadelphia, progressive District Attorney Larry Krasner cruised to a second
The Intercept
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner Trounces Police-Backed Primary Challenger
Four years into his experiment with reforming Philadelphia’s criminal justice system, Larry Krasner overwhelmingly won his primary race for reelection to the office of district attorney on Tuesday. By late Tuesday night, Krasner was leading his Democratic primary
Fox News
Incumbent Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner accused of being soft on crime wins primary
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner survived a challenge in the Democratic primary that pit his progressive reforms against growing concern over a rising tide of homicides and gun crimes. The primary was seen as referendum on whether a wave of prosecutors
New York Times
Philadelphia’s Progressive District Attorney Fends Off Democratic Challenger
As in his first campaign, in which he ran against six other candidates, Mr. Krasner, 60, won significant support from Black voters in the northern and western parts of the city. Those neighborhoods have been the most affected by gun violence, and were places
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WHITE, SOX, RUSSA, LA
Fox News
White Sox's Tony La Russa defends Twins for throwing behind Yermin Mercedes
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa defended the Minnesota Twins for retaliating against one of his own players in a bizarre comment in the ongoing saga between these two teams. Yermin Mercedes was chastised by the Hall of Fame old-school dugout leader
Fox News
Column: 1st rule of baseball is 1st basemen don't pitch
Yermín Mercedes is hitting .346 with six home runs in his breakout rookie season, numbers that should win him praise from the manager and everyone else rooting for the Chicago White Sox to make a run deep into October. And, no, he's never read the unwritten
Fox News
La Russa says Mercedes made mistake hitting HR on 3-0 pitch
White Sox manager Tony La Russa said Yermín Mercedes made a "big mistake" when he crushed a 3-0 pitch from infielder Willians Astudillo for a solo homer in the ninth inning of Monday night's 16-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. The 76-year-old Hall of Fame
Fox News
White Sox's Tony La Russa brushes off criticism over handling of Yermin Mercedes saga
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa stayed strong Wednesday when he was pressed about comments regarding Yermin Mercedes and the so-called unwritten rules of baseball. La Russa, the 76-year-old Hall of Famer, came under fire for chastising Mercedes for
Fox News
Sanó homers three times, Twins rally to beat White Sox 5-4
Miguel Sanó was in a deep slump, and a trip to the injured list included work on his timing at the plate. Looks as if he might be rounding into form now. Sanó homered three times, Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending RBI single and the Minnesota Twins beat Yermín
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JEWISH, PALESTINIAN, PRO, LOS
Newsmax
Jewish Diners Attacked in L.A. by Pro-Palestinian Caravan
Disturbing video that appears to show two Jewish men being viciously attacked on a California sidewalk Tuesday night by members of a pro-Palestinian caravan is reportedly being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department as a potential anti-Semitic hate
Fox News
Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti decries alleged pro-Palestinian attack on Jewish diners, possible hate crime
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti condemned an alleged violent attack on Jewish diners by a mob of pro-Palestinian supporters Wednesday night that is being investigated as a possible hate crime. Video footage of the attack posted to social media shows a group
Red State
"Who Is Jewish," Pro-Palestinian Mob Beats Up Jews in Los Angeles as Anti-Semitic Attacks Increase
Anti-Semitism is being mainstreamed from the top of our government on down. We’ve already seen figures like Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Ilhan Omar promulgate Jewish blood libel and stump for the destruction of Israel. Given that, it shouldn’t be surprising
Breitbart
WATCH: Masked Pro-Palestinian Mob Allegedly Attacks Jewish Diners in Los Angeles
A group of men, wearing Palestinian kaffiyehs around their heads as masks, allegedly attacked a group of Jewish diners at a restaurant in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening in what authorities are investigating as a possible antisemitic hate crime. CBS Los Angeles
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CHRISSY, TEIGEN, BLOOMINGDALE, CANCEL
Newsmax
Bloomingdale's Cancels Chrissy Teigen Cookware
Yet another major retailer is distancing itself from supermodel-turned-cookbook sensation Chrissy Teigen following revelations she bullied reality star Courtney Stodden over Twitter when she was 16, encouraging Stodden to kill herself. Retailer Bloomingdale's
Breitbart
Bloomingdale’s Reportedly ‘Walked Away’ from a Deal with Chrissy Teigen over Twitter Bullying Scandal
New York based luxury department store chain Bloomingdale’s has reportedly walked away from a deal with Chrissy Teigen, as cyberbullying allegations against the Joe Biden supporter and husband of The Voice star John Legend explode into a full-blown scandal. On
Fox News
6 celebrities Chrissy Teigen has targeted online before getting canceled herself
Chrissy Teigen is known for her sharp comebacks and direct criticism of just about anyone who stands in her way, but now, she's facing criticism of her own. The 35-year-old cookbook author was recently called out by Courtney Stodden for cyberbullying Stodden
Fox News
The retailers that are and aren’t sticking by cancel culture queen Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen’s Cravings empire was dealt a crushing blow on Tuesday when retailer Bloomingdale's reportedly pulled out of a deal it had in place with the author and model amid an online bullying scandal involving Teigen that resurfaced and left a heap of
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CAESARS, WOMAN, GEORGIA, LITTLE
Red State
Watch: Another Brutal Beatdown, Another Story You Won't See on CNN or MSNBC
A Georgia woman is wanted for battery in the alleged beating of another woman this week at a Little Caesars restaurant in Augusta, according to investigators. The brutal beatdown was posted on Twitter and has since gone viral. As reported by Fox News, police
Breitbart
VIDEO: Woman in Georgia Little Caesars Caught in Wild Brawl
A wild brawl causing the savage beatdown of a woman in a Georgia Little Caesars ended with the suspect dragging the victim by the hair out of the store, according to a video. The brawl took place around 4:00 p.m. Monday at the Augusta, Georgia, fast-food joint
Fox News
Georgia woman wanted in Little Caesars attack remains at large, sheriff says
A Georgia woman remained at large on Wednesday after she was allegedly caught on video brutally beating another woman inside a Little Caesars restaurant earlier this week, authorities said. Brittany Kennedy, 25, fled the establishment in Augusta on Monday
Fox News
Georgia woman wanted for battery after brutal attack at Little Caesars restaurant
A Georgia woman is wanted for battery in the alleged beating of another woman this week at a Little Caesars restaurant in Augusta, according to authorities. Deputies responded to the restaurant just after 4 p.m. Monday in reference to a fight in progress,
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DEMI, LOVATO, PRONOUNS, BINARY
Huffington Post
Demi Lovato Changes Pronouns To They/Them
Singer Demi Lovato has taken a significant step in self-discovery, announcing early Wednesday that they now identify as nonbinary and will officially change their pronouns to they/them. (See the Instagram video and text below.) “Today is a day I’m so happy
Fox News
Demi Lovato comes out as non-binary
Demi Lovato revealed on their podcast "4D with Demi Lovato" that they have come out as non-binary and will be using they/them pronouns. Lovato said the decision comes after more than a year of "some healing and self-reflective work." "Over the past year-and-a-half,
CNN
Demi Lovato says they are nonbinary and changing their pronouns
(CNN) Singer Demi Lovato has revealed they are nonbinary and are changing their pronouns, telling fans they are "proud" to make the change after "a lot of self-reflective work." Lovato, who rose to fame as a teenage movie star and has become one of the world's
Breitbart
Video: Demi Lovato Comes Out as ‘Non-Binary,’ Uses ‘They / Them’ Pronouns
Pop superstar Demi Lovato, just months after coming out as “pansexual,” has announced that she is officially gender “non-binary” and will be using the pronouns “they” and “them” to refer to herself. Demi Lovato made the revelation in an Instagram post on Wednesday.
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TIBBETTS, MOLLIE, TRIAL, MURDER
Fox News
Mollie Tibbetts murder: Iowa prosecutor says video shows Mexican national circling college student on run
As the trial opened Wednesday for the Mexican national accused of murdering 20-year-old Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts, a prosecutor described how Cristhian Bahena Rivera allegedly admitted to investigators that he spotted Tibbetts while she was out for
CNN
Murder trial in death of 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts set to begin
(CNN) Nearly three years after the body of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts was found in a cornfield, the farm worker charged with her murder is set to stand trial on Wednesday when opening statements begin. Tibbetts, a University of Iowa student, went missing
Breitbart
Mollie Tibbetts Trial: Defense to Claim Illegal Alien’s Murder Confession Was Coerced
Defense attorneys for the illegal alien charged with murdering 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts have suggested that they will claim their client’s alleged murder confession was coerced. In August 2018, Cristhian Bahena Rivera, a 25-year-old
Breitbart
Defense Points Finger at Mollie Tibbetts’ Boyfriend at Trial to Exonerate Accused Illegal Alien
Defense attorneys for the illegal alien charged with murdering 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts sought to point fingers at Tibbetts’ boyfriend, suggesting he was involved with her abduction and murder. In August 2018, Cristhian Bahena
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MASTERSON, DANNY, TESTIFIES, ACTOR
Huffington Post
Woman Testifies She Woke Up And Found Actor Danny Masterson Was Raping Her
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In hours of often tearful testimony, a woman told a judge Tuesday that she was going in and out of consciousness on a night 18 years ago when she said she found actor Danny Masterson raping her. “When I came to, he was on top of me and he
Breitbart
Woman Testifies She Woke to Find ‘That 70’s Show’ Actor Danny Masterson Raping Her
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In hours of often tearful testimony, a woman told a judge Tuesday that she was slipping in and out of consciousness on a night 18 years ago when she said she found actor Danny Masterson raping her. “When I came to, he was on top of me,”
Huffington Post
Danny Masterson's Ex Testifies She Had To Pull Hair To Stop Rape
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman testified Friday that she was five years into a relationship with actor Danny Masterson when she awoke to find he had begun having sex with her as she slept, as happened often. She didn’t want it, she said, but had always accepted
Chicago Tribune
Actor Danny Masterson’s ex says she had to pull hair to stop rape
“I tried pushing him off me and saying no,” the woman, identified in court only as Christina B., said. “He wouldn’t stop. So I did something that I knew would make him angry and likely to get off me. I pulled his hair. He has these rules, ‘no touch hair rule,’
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MASK, JOE, BIDEN, ADDRESSES
NPR
Even With The No-Mask Guidance, Some Pockets Of The U.S. Aren't Ready To Let Go
Even With The No-Mask Guidance, Some Pockets Of The U.S. Aren't Ready To Let Go Enlarge this image toggle caption Nathan Howard/Getty Images Nathan Howard/Getty Images As more states shed their universal mask mandates for those who are vaccinated, many Americans
Breitbart
Joe Biden Wears Mask Outside, Contradicting CDC Guidelines
President Joe Biden wore a mask outside Tuesday, contradicting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidelines set forth Thursday. Biden donned the mask while visiting the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to promote his “infrastructure” package.
NPR
Kansas City Mayor Addresses Challenges Of Adapting To Mask Revisions
Kansas City Mayor Addresses Challenges Of Adapting To Mask Revisions NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Quinton Lucas, mayor of Kansas City, Mo., about tensions his city faces since the CDC revised mask guidelines, and how he plans to keep his community safe. Kansas
Breitbart
Mark Zuckerberg’s FWD.us Pressures Joe Biden to Revive Amnesty Giveaway
Mark Zuckerberg’s pro-migration group, FWD.us, is using its influence in President Joe Biden’s White House to save Zuckerberg’s immigration agenda from Biden’s border policies. The influence was highlighted on May 14 when Biden met with several migrants who
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ARIZONA, DATA, ELECTION, AUDITORS
ABC
Arizona auditors backtrack, say no election data destroyed
Firms hired to run a partisan audit of the 2020 election for Senate Republicans in Arizona said Tuesday that data was not destroyed, reversing earlier allegations that election officials eliminated evidence PHOENIX -- Firms hired to run a partisan audit of
Washington Times
Arizona election auditor takes back 'deleted database' claim
The company hired to audit the results of the Maricopa County elections in Arizona is walking back its charge that the county deleted a “directory full of databases from the 2020 election cycle days before the election equipment was delivered to the audit.” The
New York Times
In Arizona, G.O.P. senators defend their vote review but retract claims of deleted election data.
A political firestorm erupted in Arizona this week after Republican-backed reviewers of the November election in Maricopa County, the state’s largest, suggested that someone had deleted a crucial data file from election equipment that had been subpoenaed as
CNN
Arizona auditors now say voter data is intact, after sparking GOP feud
(CNN) Auditors hired by the Arizona state Senate backtracked Tuesday from claims that a key database had been deleted from Maricopa County's elections servers -- admitting in a hearing held by the Senate Republicans overseeing the audit that the data is intact
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PIPELINE, COLONIAL, ADMITS, CEO
Washington Examiner
Colonial Pipeline shutdown prompts discussion on energy solutions in North Carolina
North Carolina lawmakers said the Colonial Pipeline shutdown was a wake-up call to the vulnerabilities in the state's energy infrastructure. The Georgia-based pipeline reported a ransomware attack May 7, resulting in a disruption of fuel services and gas shortages
CNN
Colonial Pipeline CEO admits to authorizing $4.4 million ransomware payment
Washington (CNN) Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount said he authorized a ransom payment of $4.4 million in response to a cyberattack on the company's network earlier this month, according to The Wall Street Journal, which published an interview with the CEO
Washington Times
Colonial Pipeline CEO admits paying cyberattackers' ransom
Major U.S. fuel supplier Colonial Pipeline acknowledged Wednesday that it paid cyberattackers’ ransom to regain control of its systems. Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount told the Wall Street Journal that he knew his decision to pay cyberattackers $4.4. million
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DOSES, EXECUTIVES, VACCINE, MISTAKES
New York Times
Company that ruined vaccine doses gave its top executives hundreds of thousands of dollars in bonuses.
Emergent BioSolutions, the biotech company whose Baltimore plant ruined millions of coronavirus vaccine doses, awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in bonuses to its top executives last year, and the company’s board praised its founder and chairman for
NPR
Lawmakers Grill Vaccine Factory Executives About Manufacturing Mistakes
Lawmakers Grill Vaccine Factory Executives About Manufacturing Mistakes Enlarge this image toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Pool/Getty Images As Emergent BioSolution's Baltimore factory was throwing away unfinished COVID-19 vaccine doses and struggling to
Chicago Tribune
More than 100 million Johnson & Johnson doses are on hold as US regulators inspect them, Emergent BioSolutions chief executive testifies
Kramer’s estimate added another 30 million doses to the number of Johnson & Johnson doses that remain on hold because of regulatory concerns about the contamination at the plant. Federal officials had previously estimated that the equivalent of about 70 million
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NEWS, DOMINION, FOX, LAWSUIT
NPR
Fox News Moves To Have Dominion Voting Systems Lawsuit Dismissed
Fox News Moves To Have Dominion Voting Systems Lawsuit Dismissed Enlarge this image toggle caption Ben Gray/AP Ben Gray/AP Fox News has asked a Delaware court to dismiss a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought against it by Dominion Voting Systems over
Washington Times
Fox News asks court to dismiss Dominion Voting Systems' lawsuit seeking $1.6 billion
Fox News on Tuesday moved to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against the network seeking $1.6 billion over allegations that it perpetrated election fraud claims during the 2020 election. The 61-page court filing argued that the voting
New York Times
Fox News files a motion to dismiss Dominion’s defamation suit over 2020 election coverage.
Fox News Media, the Rupert Murdoch-controlled cable group, filed a motion on Tuesday to dismiss a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought against it in March by Dominion Voting Systems, an election technology company that accused Fox News of propagating lies
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SEARCHES, NAVY, MISSING, INDIAN
Washington Times
Indian navy searches for 78 missing from barge sunk by storm
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian navy ships and helicopters searched in extreme weather and rough seas Wednesday for 78 people still missing from a barge that sank off Mumbai as a deadly cyclone blew ashore this week. Navy Cdr. Alok Anand said 183 people were rescued
CNN
Indian Navy searches for 75 missing at sea after deadly cyclone hits west coast
New Delhi (CNN) The Indian military is continuing search and rescue operations for a third day after a deadly cyclone left scores missing and stranded at sea. Cyclone Tauktae, the strongest storm on record to hit India's west coast, has killed at least 40
Fox News
Indian navy searches for 78 missing from barge sunk by storm
NEW DELHI — Indian navy ships and helicopters searched in extreme weather and rough seas Wednesday for 78 people still missing from a barge that sank off Mumbai as a deadly cyclone blew ashore this week. Navy Cdr. Alok Anand said 183 people were rescued within
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TULSA, MASSACRE, RACE, SURVIVORS
NPR
Survivors Of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Share Eyewitness Accounts
Survivors Of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Share Eyewitness Accounts Enlarge this image toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images The day that a white mob came to Greenwood Avenue in Tulsa, Okla., Viola Fletcher was just seven
Huffington Post
Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors Recall Century-Old Horrors During Congressional Hearing
Centenarians who survived the 1921 destruction of a thriving Black district in Tulsa, Oklahoma, told members of Congress at a hearing on Wednesday that they are still waiting for justice. “By the grace of God, I am still here. I have survived. I have survived
CNN
Tulsa massacre survivor at 107 years old testifies that the horror of that day never goes away
(CNN) Viola Fletcher was seven years old when she witnessed one of worst acts of racial violence the US has ever seen. An angry mob rampaged through Tulsa's Greenwood District in Oklahoma, killing hundreds of Black people and leaving her thriving neighborhood
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BOYCOTT, BASHES, OLYMPICS, 2022
Washington Times
'Shameless lies:' China bashes Pelosi after call for Beijing Olympics diplomatic boycott
Top Chinese officials on Wednesday blasted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s call for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, accusing the California Democrat of pushing “shameless lies and disinformation” while seeking to score political points at
New York Post
Nancy Pelosi calls for diplomatic boycott of 2022 Olympics in China
​House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, citing China’s genocidal campaign against the Muslim-m​inority​ Uighurs. “We cannot proceed as if nothing is wrong about the Olympics going to China,” Pelosi
Washington Times
State media: Beijing bashes U.S. call for 2022 Winter Games boycott as a smear
Beijing slammed U.S. calls for a diplomatic boycott of its 2022 Winter Games as a smear that will fall short, according to state media. “The remarks of a few U.S. individuals are full of lies and false information. It is a typical U.S. farce and is doomed
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MARS, CHINA, FIRST, PHOTOS
New York Times
China Releases First Photos From Its Mars Lander
Four days after landing a spacecraft on Mars, China’s space agency released its first photographs from the red planet on Wednesday, announcing that the mission was going as planned. The four-day wait for the images — one in color, one in black and white —
New York Post
See the first photos of China’s Mars rover Zhurong
These images are out of this world. The first photos of China’s Mars rover show the six-wheeled robot perched on a landing platform with the red planet’s icy surface in the distance. The space vehicle — named Zhurong after the Chinese god of fire and war
CNN
China releases the first images taken by its Mars rover
(CNN) China has released the first images taken by its Mars rover, Zhurong. A black-and-white image taken by the rover's obstacle avoidance camera shows a deployed ramp and the flat Martian surface where Zhurong landed on Saturday The color image taken by
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SCHOOL, MANDATE, 10, MASK
Red State
10-Yr-Old Who Spoke Against Mask Mandate in His School Does Hilarious Turn With Tucker Carlson
I wrote earlier about an amazing 10-year-old fourth-grader, John Provenzano, who obliterated his school’s mask mandate in a withering statement before the school board last week in Martin County, Florida. It seems like we weren’t the only folks to admire the
Fox News
4th-grader tells 'Fox & Friends' about viral confrontation with school board: 'I wanted to take a stand'
John Provenzano, a 10-year-old Florida student told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday that he spoke out against his school district’s mask mandate at a school board meeting because he "wanted to take a stand." Provenzano, who is in fourth grade at Felix A. Williams
Red State
10-Year-Old Who Made Epic Remarks to School Board About Mask Mandate Scores Big Win
We brought you the story of John Provenzano, a 10-year-old Florida elementary school student who stood up at his school district’s board meeting and delivered amazing remarks calling the mask mandate in his school unfair and calling on his school to make masks
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LIVES, BLACK, MATTER, PALESTINIANS
Breitbart
Black Lives Matter Declares Solidarity with Palestinians
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) organization said Monday it stands in “solidarity with Palestinians,” adding it is working to end “settler colonialism.” “We are a movement committed to ending settler colonialism in all forms and will continue to advocate for
Fox News
Black Lives Matter says it stands with Hamas terrorists in Israeli conflict
The leading Black Lives Matter organization declared "solidarity with Palestinians" Monday, a week after Hamas terrorists in Gaza began firing a relentless barrage of rockets into Israel, indiscriminately shelling civilian targets as well as dropping some missiles
New York Post
Black Lives Matter comes out in solidarity with Palestinians
Black Lives Matter has thrown its full support behind the Palestinians in the ongoing bloody conflict between their Hamas backers and Israel. “Black Lives Matter stands in solidarity with Palestinians,” the protest group declared on its official Twitter page
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EMERGENCY, PENNSYLVANIA, POWERS, WOLF
Fox News
Pennsylvania votes to curb Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency powers imposed during COVID pandemic
Pennsylvanians on Tuesday voted to strip Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency powers that he imposed during the COVID-19 outbreak. The vote approves constitutional amendments proposed by Republican lawmakers angry over Wolf's handling of the outbreak. Republicans
Washington Times
Pennsylvania rebuffs Democrat governor with vote to curb emergency powers
Pennsylvania voters became the first in the nation to rein in their governor’s emergency authority, approving two ballot measures in what was viewed as a referendum on Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s increasingly unpopular pandemic orders. The Associated Press
Breitbart
Pennsylvania Voters Opt to Strip Gov. Wolf of Emergency Powers
Pennsylvania voters opted to strip Gov. Tom Wolf (D) of his emergency powers, according to unofficial results of the state’s May 18 municipal primary elections, several outlets reported on Wednesday. Pennsylvania voters faced a handful of statewide questions
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BLATANT, TV, ISRAEL, SEMITISM
Breitbart
Israel Accuses China of 'Blatant anti-Semitism' After State TV Broadcast
The Israeli embassy in Beijing on Wednesday accused China of “blatant anti-Semitism” after a state TV report on U.S. foreign policy broached Jewish conspiracy theories to explain the ongoing Palestinian Hamas terrorist violence. AFP reports the official CGTN
ABC
Israel accuses Chinese state TV of 'blatant anti-Semitism'
Israel’s Embassy in China is protesting what it describes as blatant anti-Semitism on a program run by the overseas channel of state broadcaster CCTV discussing the ongoing violence in Gaza and elsewhere BEIJING -- Israel’s Embassy in China is protesting what
Washington Times
Israel accuses Chinese state TV of 'blatant anti-Semitism'
BEIJING (AP) — Israel’s Embassy in China is protesting what it describes as “blatant anti-Semitism” on a program run by the overseas channel of state broadcaster CCTV discussing the ongoing violence in Gaza and elsewhere. In a tweet, the embassy said “we have
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STUDY, ROLES, FINDS, ISLANDER
NPR
Movies Bypass Asian And Pacific Islander Actors And Directors, Study Finds
Movies Bypass Asian And Pacific Islander Actors And Directors, Study Finds Enlarge this image toggle caption Joel C Ryan/Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP Joel C Ryan/Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP The actor Dwayne Johnson is not only saving the world driving fastly and furiously,
Breitbart
Study Shows Hollywood Marginalizes Asians, with Less Than 6 Percent of Speaking Roles
Hollywood elites frequently smear conservatives as racists and bigots, but a new study has found that the entertainment industry continues to marginalize Asians, with Asian and Pacific Islanders accounting for less than 6 percent of speaking roles in Hollywood
New York Times
Stereotypes Are Rife Among Asian and Pacific Islander Film Roles, Study Finds
The research also broke down the statistics along gender lines: Four Asian or Pacific Islander women were cast in six leading roles, compared with 336 unique white male actors in the same time period — a ratio of 84 white male actors for every one Asian or
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CRIMES, ASIAN, BILL, HATE
Fox News
Bill fighting hate crimes against Asian Americans approved by Congress
Congress approved legislation Tuesday intended to curtail a striking rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, sending President Joe Biden a bipartisan denunciation of the spate of brutal attacks that have proliferated during coronavirus
USA Today
Pelosi signs Asian American hate crimes bill
Pelosi signs Asian American hate crimes bill House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signed legislation to curtail a striking rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans, sending President Joe Biden a bipartisan denunciation of the spate of brutal attacks during coronavirus
New York Post
House passes Asian hate crimes bill, awaits Biden’s signature
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill intended to crack down on hate crimes against Asian-Americans. The bill goes to President Biden for his signature. It previously passed the Senate with a single “no” vote from Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.),
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KARDASHIAN, KIM, SHANNA, AFFAIR
Huffington Post
Try To Keep Up With The Rumor That Travis Barker Had An Affair With Kim Kardashian
Somebody do a wellness check on Kris Jenner because all is not well in the cul-de-sac of Calabasas, where friends become lovers and those lovers might’ve had an affair with your sister. One-time neighbors and big-time finger-sucking enthusiasts Kourtney Kardashian
Fox News
Shanna Moakler claims Travis Barker had 'affair' with Kim Kardashian during their marriage
Shanna Moakler claims her ex-husband Travis Barker cheated on her with Kim Kardashian, the younger sister of his current girlfriend, Kourtney Kardashian. Moakler, who was married to the Blink-182 drummer for four years, claimed in an interview on Tuesday that
Fox News
Shanna Moakler responds to kids' claims of absent parenting
Shanna Moakler is sticking up for herself. The 46-year-old model has been at the center of controversy lately after her two children, son Landon, 17, and daughter Alabama, 15, accused her of being an absent mother. The ordeal began last week when Landon mentioned
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BILLY, REVEALS, PORTER, POSITIVE
CNN
Billy Porter reveals he's been living with HIV for years
(CNN) Billy Porter made history by winning an Emmy in 2019 for his role as Pray Tell, a character who is HIV-positive, on the FX series "Pose." Now Porter has shared that he's been drawing on his own life as an HIV- positive gay man for the role. In an interview
Huffington Post
Billy Porter Reveals He's HIV-Positive: 'The Truth Is The Healing'
As he bids farewell to the role that made him a household name, Billy Porter is opening up about his HIV diagnosis for the first time. The “Pose” star appears on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter’s May 19 issue and, in the accompanying interview, reveals
New York Times
Billy Porter Reveals He Has Been H.I.V. Positive for 14 Years
The Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Billy Porter disclosed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Wednesday that he learned he had H.I.V. in 2007 and hid the information from colleagues for over a decade, fearing discrimination in the entertainment
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ARREST, BLACK, DEADLY, CAPTURES
Huffington Post
Body Cam Captures Deadly Arrest of Black Man
This undated file photo provided by his family in September 2020 shows Ronald Greene. Body camera video obtained by The Associated Press shows Louisiana state troopers stunning, punching and dragging the Black man as he apologizes for leading them on a high-speed
USA Today
Bodycam video showing Black man's deadly arrest by Louisiana troopers released after being withheld for 2 years
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana state troopers can be seen on a dark roadside stunning, punching and dragging a Black man as he apologizes for leading them on a high-speed chase — body camera video of the moments leading up to the man’s death that The Associated Press
Huffington Post
'I'm Scared': Video Captures Deadly Arrest Of Black Man In Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana state troopers were captured on body camera video stunning, punching and dragging a Black man as he apologized for leading them on a high-speed chase ― footage of the man’s last moments alive that The Associated Press obtained after
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HARRY, PRINCE, CANCEL, ATTEND
Breitbart
Farage Slams ‘Prince of Cancel Culture’ Harry’s Criticism of Free Speech
Nigel Farage has criticised Prince Harry for his “ludicrous remark” about the U.S. First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech and freedom of the press, saying that the woke royal should adopt the title the “Prince of Cancel Culture”. The Duke of Sussex,
Fox News
Prince Harry will release more 'truth bombs' in 'very personal' episode for mental health docuseries: sources
Prince Harry is set to drop more "truth bombs" in his new mental health series with Oprah Winfrey, Page Six is told. The Duke of Sussex has teamed up with Winfrey for "The Me You Can’t See," which premieres on Apple TV+ on Friday. One insider told us: "One
Fox News
Prince Harry will 'absolutely' attend Princess Diana tribute with Prince William: report
Prince Harry has summer plans. For many years now – but especially in recent weeks after his interview with Meghan Markle and Oprah Winfrey – a tension between the prince, 36, and his brother Prince William has existed. It's understood that the two have made
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OREGON, COUNTIES, IDAHO, FIVE
Washington Times
Five Oregon counties vote to explore joining Idaho
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Five eastern Oregon counties voted Tuesday in support of considering becoming part of Idaho. Baker, Grant, Lake, Malheur and Sherman counties join Union and Jefferson, which voted last year to require county officials to study or promote
Breitbart
Five Oregon Counties Vote to Secede and Join Idaho
Five rural Oregon counties voted on Tuesday to secede from the state of Oregon and join the state of Idaho. The Idaho Statesman reported: Thousands of people in eastern Oregon voted Tuesday for their elected officials to consider ditching their state and
Washington Examiner
Oregon bill builds on state's ongoing quest to 'upzone' neighborhoods
A bill on its way to Gov. Kate Brown could help Oregon close its housing gap by letting cities and counties build denser neighborhoods, housing advocates say. Oregon's housing crisis has been a perennial problem for homebuyers. The Oregon League of Cities
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PLAY, PACERS, HORNETS, 144
Fox News
Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in round
Domantas Sabonis had 14 points, 21 rebounds and nine assists, and the short-handed Indiana Pacers routed the Charlotte Hornets 144-117 in the Eastern Conference’s first play-in game Tuesday night. Led by Sabonis and Doug McDermott, who scored 16 of his 21
Red State
Indiana Pacers Play on in the Play-In
The Indiana Pacers forever etched their name into the NBA history books Tuesday by winning the league’s first-ever play-in game, walloping the Charlotte Hornets 144-117. The Pacers will line up this Thursday against the Washington Wizards for the final spot
OANN
Pacers torch Hornets in play-in game, 144-117
May 18, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) defends in the third quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. / Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports May 18, 2021;
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YEARS, VIRGINIA, PRISON, 59
CNN
Former Virginia OB-GYN sentenced to 59 years in prison for doing unnecessary procedures
(CNN) A former Virginia doctor was sentenced to 59 years in federal prison for scheming more than 25 patients into having unnecessary medical procedures, including irreversible hysterectomies, and fraudulently billing insurance companies for more than $20 million,
New York Post
Virginia doctor who sterilized women without proper consent gets 60 years in prison
A former Virginia OB/GYN has been sentenced to almost 60 years in prison for conning women into undergoing “invasive” and “unnecessary” medical procedures — including hysterectomies — so he could cash in on their insurance claims, the Department of Justice
New York Times
Virginia Doctor Gets 59 Years for Unneeded Surgery and Improper Sterilizations
A Virginia obstetrician and gynecologist was sentenced Tuesday to 59 years in prison after being convicted on federal charges of performing medically unnecessary surgeries including hysterectomies and improper sterilizations on scores of patients over nearly
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DONATIONS, FBI, SUSAN, COLLINS
Breitbart
FBI Investigates Alleged Illegal Donations to Susan Collins' Campaign
Recently unsealed documents show the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking into an illegal finance scheme that allegedly funneled money to Sen. Susan Collins’ (R-ME) reelection campaign, according to a report. An unsealed search warrant application
Huffington Post
FBI Investigating Possible Illegal Donations To Susan Collins' 2020 Campaign
The FBI is investigating possible illegal contributions from a defense contractor to Sen. Susan Collins’ (R-Maine) 2020 reelection campaign, a newly unsealed search warrant revealed. The warrant, filed April 7 in the U.S. District Court for the District of
Fox News
Susan Collins campaign donations from Hawaii defense contractor prompt FBI investigation
The FBI is investigating whether a U.S. defense contractor illegally directed money to Sen. Susan Collins’s 2020 reelection campaign, Fox News has learned. FBI personnel searched electronic devices belonging to Martin Kao, a former CEO of Hawaii defense contractor
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LOLLAPALOOZA, CHICAGO, COVID, FESTIVAL
NPR
Foo Fighters Headline Lollapalooza As Chicago Summer Festival Season Opens Up
Foo Fighters Headline Lollapalooza As Chicago Summer Festival Season Opens Up Enlarge this image toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Samsung Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Samsung Live music is set to come back to Chicago in a big way this summer.
New York Post
Lollapalooza will be back at full capacity as Chicago’s COVID rates decline
Chicago is ready to rock once again this summer! The famed Lollapalooza music festival is returning to the shores of Lake Michigan at full capacity July 29 to Aug. 1 — a year after it was unplugged by the pandemic, and a year earlier than organizers once predicted
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RODGERS, PACKERS, AARON, SHAILENE
Fox News
Aaron Rodgers' issue with Packers underscored by at least one thing, veteran NFL broadcaster suggests
Aaron Rodgers has been quiet when it comes to the recent rumors of his unhappiness with the Green Bay Packers organization. He appeared at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month and declined to do an on-camera interview with NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico.
Fox News
Aaron Rodgers spotted with Shailene Woodley in Hawaii amid Packers drama
Aloha, Aaron. Aaron Rodgers escaped to the sandy beaches of Hawaii this week amid the ongoing drama with the Green Bay Packers, according to reports. The reigning NFL MVP was seen arriving in Oahu on Monday with fiancée Shailene Woodley, TMZ reported. The
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NEWARK, ARCHBISHOP, YEAR, SEXUALLY
New York Post
Former Newark archbishop accused of sexually abusing 5-year-old girl
A Newark archbishop sexually abused a 5-year-old girl in the 1970s, after gaining her hungry family’s trust by bringing them food, a new lawsuit claims. The March litigation is believed to be the first abuse accusation against Peter Gerety, who died in 2016
Fox News
Former Newark archbishop accused of sexually abusing 5-year-old girl
A Newark archbishop sexually abused a 5-year-old girl in the 1970s, after gaining her hungry family’s trust by bringing them food, a new lawsuit claims. The March litigation is believed to be the first abuse accusation against Peter Gerety, who died in 2016
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BLACK, APPRAISAL, PROCESS, RACE
CNN
When a Black homeowner concealed her race, her home's appraisal value doubled
When Carlette Duffy had her Indianapolis home appraised as part of a refinance application last year, it kept getting valued much lower than she expected. Suspicious that her race may have played a role she ordered another appraisal, but this time concealed
NPR
More Black Americans Call Out Housing Appraisal Process As Discriminatory
More Black Americans Call Out Housing Appraisal Process As Discriminatory A Black woman in Indianapolis filed a complaint alleging housing discrimination after two low home appraisals spurred her to administer a fair housing test. She had a white friend stand
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LIMBAUGH, RUSH, MISSOURI, DAY
Fox News
'Rush Limbaugh Day' quietly scrapped by Missouri lawmakers after being approved by House
Missouri lawmakers appear to have quietly backtracked on passing "Rush Limbaugh Day" into law. Earlier this month, Republicans in the Missouri House of Representatives voted to declare Jan. 12, which is the birthday of the late talk radio host Rush Limbaugh
Breitbart
‘Rush Limbaugh Day’ Removed from Missouri Senate Bill
Missouri Senate lawmakers dropped language from legislation that would have created “Rush Limbaugh Day” in the late conservative radio talk show legend’s home state, according to a report. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports: The day was to be celebrated
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PALISADES, HOMELESS, FIRE, CHARGED
Fox News
Los Angeles homeless man charged with starting Palisades fire
A homeless man has been charged in connection with a Los Angeles wildfire that has destroyed over 1,000 acres in steep and remote terrain and prompted the evacuation of hundreds of homes over the weekend, authorities said. Ramon Rodriguez, 48, was taken into
Breitbart
Homeless Man Charged with Arson in Pacific Palisades Fire in California
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office charged a homeless man, Ramon Santos Rodriguez, 48, on Tuesday with arson in connection with a large brush fire that erupted in the hills above Los Angeles and threatened the Pacific Palisades and Topanga. Local ABC
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RIOTS, MAYHEM, YEAR, CITY
Fox News
Endless riots turn Portland into city of 'mayhem'
"Mayhem" awaits you in Portland, Oregon, according to a greeting scrawled in white spray paint on a highway sign heading downtown. More graffiti, abandoned cars and trash covered encampments litter almost every off-ramp along the way. "It makes me feel sad
Fox News
Majority of Portlanders feel police presence should increase or remain the same after year of protests: report
The majority of Portland residents feel that police presence in the Oregon city should increase or remain the same, according to researched obtained by Oregon Live/The Oregonian. DHM Research surveyed 600 Portland metro area residents from April 30 to May
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ELIMINATE, HOUSE, YEARS, DEFICIT
OANN
House GOP to put forward 2022 budget plan, suggests it could eliminate deficit in 5 years
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 6:51 AM PT – Wednesday, May 19, 2021 House Republicans are expected to reveal their answer to Joe Biden’s massive 2022 budget proposal. Those representatives are confident their proposal, set to be announced Wednesday, will balance the
Fox News
House Republicans reveal answer to Biden's budget, say it could eliminate deficit in 5 years
EXCLUSIVE – House Republicans on Wednesday are unveiling their answer to President Biden's 2022 budget, putting forward a document that they say can balance the federal budget in five years while cutting taxes by $1.9 trillion. The summary of the proposal
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TRUST, CDC, AGENCY, OVERCAUTIOUS
New York Post
CDC’s overcautious experts have themselves to blame for losing public trust
“My promise is that CDC will continue to follow the science as our guide,” Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told senators last week. While Walensky thinks the CDC already is doing that, the agency’s history of arbitrary,
Town Hall
The Agency Continues a Pattern of Arbitrary, Dubious and Ever-Changing Recommendations
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. "My promise is that CDC will continue to follow the science as our guide," Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
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SPACE, COMMANDER, FORCE, EXPLAIN
Conservative Daily News
Pentagon Refuses To Explain Why Anti-Critical Race Theory Space Force Commander Was Fired
Officials won’t explain why a Space Force commander was fired after joining a podcast to promote his book about Marxist ideas within the U.S. military. Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier joined L Todd Wood on the “Information Operation” podcast to discuss his book
Town Hall
Space Force Purges Commander
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Dulles, Virginia – Matthew Lohmeier exposed a threat to the good order and discipline in America's military, and for that he was relieved of his
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COUNTRY, COVID, DOSES, VACCINES
ABC
Malawi burns 20,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses that expired
Malawi has burned nearly 20,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines because they had expired Blantyre, Malawi -- Malawi has burned nearly 20,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines because they had expired. The government incinerated 19,610 doses of the vaccine at Kamuzu
CNN
Kenyan health minister says country is now days away from running out of Covid-19 vaccines
Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) Kenya is now just days away from running out of Covid-19 vaccines with only about 100,000 AstraZeneca doses left, the country's health minister Mutahi Kagwe told CNN Wednesday. The health ministry will take back doses from regions where
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CHICKEN, JOINS, NEW, KING
CNN
Burger King launches new chicken sandwich nationwide
New York (CNN Business) Burger King's new chicken sandwich is here, and it's entering a market that's more crowded than ever. The burger chain first announced its new chicken sandwich in February . Since then, it has been rolling out the sandwich — served
Fox News
Taco Bell brings back Naked Chicken Chalupa, joins ‘chicken wars’
Taco Bell is joining the so-called chicken sandwich wars, but with a twist. The fast food chain announced on Tuesday that it will be bringing back its Naked Chicken Chalupa -- a chalupa made with a fried chicken shell -- nationwide starting Thursday. However,
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WNBA, LYNX, DOUBLE, TRIPLE
OANN
WNBA: Liberty’s Ionescu records first career triple-double to down Lynx
FILE PHOTO: Feb 24, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Basketball player Sabrina Ionescu speaks during the memorial to celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports FILE
Fox News
Ionescu's first WNBA triple-double lifts Liberty over Lynx
Sabrina Ionescu had the first triple-double of her WNBA career to lead New York to an 86-75 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night, giving the Liberty their first 3-0 start in 14 years. Ionescu, who had an NCAA record 26 triple-doubles in college, recorded
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EXPECTING, BEATRICE, PRINCESS, II
Washington Times
Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter Princess Beatrice expecting a baby
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says Princess Beatrice is expecting a baby. The palace said Wednesday the 32-year-old granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are due to have their first child in the autumn. It said “both families
Fox News
Princess Beatrice expecting first child with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
Princess Beatrice is pregnant. Buckingham palace said Wednesday the 32-year-old granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are due to have their first child in the fall. The palace's statement said that "both families are delighted
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BACKLASH, OLYMPIAN, TORAH, BRIGHT
Fox News
Olympian Torah Bright responds to backlash over breastfeeding photo: 'I feel so silly even addressing this'
Torah Bright, a gold medalist Australian Olympic snowboarder, fired back at critics who chided her for posting a photo of herself breastfeeding her child while doing a handstand. Bright’s photo was posted earlier this month as part of a Mother’s Day tribute
Breitbart
'Insane': Olympian Torah Bright's Breastfeeding Photo Sparks Backlash
A photo depicting Olympic snowboarder Torah Bright standing on her head while breastfeeding her child has whipped up a firestorm of criticism. Bright reposted the image on May 9 on Instagram. In the photo, the Olympian is seen wearing nothing but a pair of
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ESTRANGED, GAME, WIFE, FOOTBALL
Fox News
California man charged with trying to kill estranged wife at son’s football game
A California father has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to attack his estranged wife with two butcher knives at their son’s flag football game, a new report said. Police said Russell Husges, 43, chased the mother — who has a court order
New York Post
California man charged with trying to kill estranged wife at son’s football game
A California father has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to attack his estranged wife with two butcher knives at their son’s flag football game, a new report said. Police said Russell Husges, 43, chased the mother — who has a court order
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ATTORNEY, MORPHEW, REPRESENTING, BARRY
Fox News
Who is Dru Nielsen, attorney representing Barry Morphew?
Dru Nielsen is one of two high-profile attorneys representing Barry Morphew, the Colorado man charged in the murder of his wife, who disappeared around Mother’s Day 2020. The announcement of his legal represenation was first made by FOX 21’st Lauren Scharf. WHO
Fox News
Who is Iris Eytan, attorney representing Barry Morphew
Iris Eytan is one of two attorneys representing Barry Morphew, a Colorado man charged in the killing of his wife Suzanne, who disappeared on Mother’s Day 2020. The announcement about Morphew's legal representation was first made by FOX 21’st Lauren Scharf. Eytan
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OLYMPIC, LEE, EVANS, DIES
New York Times
Lee Evans, Olympic Runner Who Protested Racism, Dies at 74
Lee Evans, the Black American runner who won two gold medals at the racially charged 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City and at a presentation ceremony wore a Black Panther-style beret and raised his fist to protest racism in the United States, died on
Fox News
Record-setting sprinter, '68 Olympic activist Lee Evans dies
Lee Evans, the record-setting sprinter who wore a black beret in a sign of protest at the 1968 Olympics, died Wednesday. He was 74. USA Track and Field confirmed Evans' death. The San Jose Mercury News reported that Evans' family had started a fundraiser in
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RUN, CHRIS, 2024, PRESIDENTIAL
New York Post
Chris Christie says Trump not a factor in potential 2024 presidential run
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie revealed he will not be deferring to former President Donald Trump in his consideration of whether to run for president in 2024 — saying doing so is “a real sign of both weakness and indecision.” Christie, who ran in the
Fox News
Chris Christie has 64% unfavorable rating in New Jersey as he mulls 2024 presidential run: report
If Chris Christie decides to seek the Republican Party’s presidential nomination in 2024, he might not be able to rely on his home state for support, a new poll suggests. Christie, who ran for president in 2016 and served two terms as New Jersey’s governor
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MARKLE, ROYALS, MEGHAN, SMITH
Fox News
Meghan Markle’s childhood boyfriend thinks it’s ‘awesome’ that she’s standing up to royals
Meghan Markle’s childhood boyfriend is offering his support. Among those that were taken with Markle and Prince Harry's recent interview with Oprah Winfrey was actor Joshua Silverstein, who said he dated Markle for a summer when she was 13. The actor appeared
Huffington Post
Jodie Turner-Smith On Meghan Markle Exit: 'Missed Opportunity' For Royals
Jodie Turner-Smith says Meghan Markle’s royal exit was a “terrible missed opportunity” for the British royal family. The actor, who is portraying Anne Boleyn in a Channel 5 drama by the same name, discussed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s step back from the
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CHURCH, REPLACED, FEMINIST, HISTORIC
Breitbart
o Church Being Replaced with Minority, Feminist Icons
A 900-year-old church in East Yorkshire will have damaged carvings replaced with figures celebrating feminist and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) figures. The woke restoration project of St Mary’s Church in Beverley is being spearheaded by Vicar Reverend
Newsmax
Historic Church Carvings Will be Replaced With Feminist Figures
A historic 900-year-old church in East Yorkshire, England, will be replacing badly damaged figures with feminist and BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) figures. The vicar at St Mary's Church, Reverend Rebecca Lumley, sought approval from the Church
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FED, MINUTES, DROP, FALL
Newsmax
US Stocks Drop after Fed Minutes, Crypto Fall
Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Wednesday after minutes from an April Federal Reserve meeting showed participants agreed the U.S. economy remained far from the central bank's goals, with some considering discussions on tapering its bond buying program. The
OANN
Wall Street remains lower after Fed minutes
FILE PHOTO: People are seen on Wall Street outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 19, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo FILE PHOTO: People are seen on Wall Street outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New
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UNMASKING, FINALLY, HAPPY, GREAT
Fox News
Tucker Carlson: The Great Unmasking is finally upon us, but not everyone is happy
For young Americans, normal healthy people, the risk of dying from the coronavirus is still minuscule. For example, a typical 22-year-old in New York has around a 0.6 chance out of a million of dying from the virus. Your odds of drowning in a bathtub or being
Breitbart
Carlson: ‘A Great Unmasking Is Finally upon Us, but Not Everyone Is Happy About It’
Tuesday, Fox News Channel host Tucker Carlson sounded off on the rollback of mask mandates around the country, which has not been necessarily good news for many who have been mask proponents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this month, the CDC declared
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JAKE, TAPPER, REBEKAH, JONES
Fox News
CNN's Jake Tapper retweets criticism of Rebekah Jones after promoting her fake conspiracies on-air
CNN anchor Jake Tapper appears to have acknowledged the conspiracies that were pushed by Rebekah Jones, the fired Florida health official who claimed last year that the DeSantis administration urged her to alter the state's coronavirus data, after he himself
Red State
Ron DeSantis' New Press Secretary Scores Direct Hit on Jake Tapper Over Slanted Rebekah Jones Coverage
We reported last week on how prominent Ron DeSantis critic Rebekah Jones was once and for all thoroughly discredited courtesy of an exhaustive investigative report done by NRO senior writer Charles C.W. Cooke. The report thoroughly nuked the fake “data scientist’s”
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CHELSEA, SOCCER, TOP, FOUR
OANN
Soccer-Tuchel warns Chelsea top four is ‘not done yet’
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Chelsea v Leicester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 15, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel reacts Pool via REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Chelsea v
OANN
Soccer-Chelsea gain revenge over Leicester in crunch top-four battle
Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Leicester City - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - May 18, 2021 Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates Pool via REUTERS/Glyn Kirk EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized
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BORDER, CNN, INCOMPLETE, WALL
Red State
CNN Hilariously Nukes Own Narrative With Report From Incomplete Border Wall
THIS… Is CNN… The Most Trusted Name in News™… For a hopelessly biased “news” outlet with ratings swirling down the toilet on a daily basis, the notion that CNN actually believes that ridiculous self-proclaimed bi-line is so, um, CNN. You can’t make that up,
Breitbart
CNN’s Sciutto: Incomplete Sections of Border Wall ‘Become New Transit Points’
During a report from the Arizona-Mexico border aired on CNN on Tuesday, CNN Chief National Security Correspondent Jim Sciutto said that incomplete sections of the border wall have “become new transit points” and that at one incomplete segment, smugglers built
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DEATH, SUICIDE, MILLER, MIKAYLA
Fox News
Mikayla Miller death officially ruled suicide in Massachusetts after family criticized the idea
A Massachusetts medical examiner has ruled the controversial death of 16-year-old Mikayla Miller a suicide a month after she was found dead in the woods near her home following a fight with classmates and a romantic partner. The official cause of death was
USA Today
Mikayla Miller death: Medical examiner says Black teen died by suicide
HOPKINTON, Mass. — A Massachusetts medical examiner’s office has ruled that Mikayla Miller, a Black teenager whose body was found near her home in a Boston suburb last month, died by suicide. On Tuesday, the Hopkinton Town Clerk’s Office received notification
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ASSAULT, SUES, ASSISTANT, MANSON
Fox News
Marilyn Manson’s former assistant sues for sexual assault, battery
Marilyn Manson’s former assistant Ashley Walters has joined the chorus of women accusing the rocker of abusive behavior — and is now suing him over it. The 37-year-old Walters’ suit, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles, accuses Manson of sexual assault, battery,
NY Daily News
Marilyn Manson’s ex-assistant Ashley Walters sues him for sexual assault
In May 2010, before she started as Manson’s assistant, Walters visited his home to take photographs. Afterward, Manson pushed her onto a bed, held her arms down and kissed her as she turned away, according to the lawsuit. Manson then bit her ear, and put her
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DEMKO, SAVES, 38, CANUCKS
OANN
Canucks hold off Flames behind Thatcher Demko’s 38 saves
May 18, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Hoglander (36) handles the puck against the Calgary Flames in the third period at Rogers Arena. Canucks won 4-2. / Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports May 18, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia,
Fox News
Demko makes 38 saves and Canucks top Flames 4-2
Thatcher Demko had 38 saves and the Vancouver Canucks withstood a late barrage Tuesday and held on for a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames. Tyler Myers, Travis Hamonic and Brock Boeser each had a goal and an assist for the Canucks. Rookie Nils Hoglander
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LOUISIANA, REPORTS, YEAR, KILLING
CNN
Louisiana reports at least 4 weather-related deaths as heavy rains deluge state
(CNN) Storms and flooding have killed at least four people in Louisiana this week, officials in the rain-deluged state said Wednesday. Three deaths were of people who were in submerged vehicles in different parts of the state, said Mindy Faciane, spokesperson
USA Today
'What more can you do to us?': Flooding swamps Louisiana, killing 2; rainfall in Lake Charles possibly a 100-year event
Flood watches and warnings remained in effect Tuesday for portions of the south-central USA after a day of torrential rain that left houses and streets flooded and cars stranded. The National Weather Service said more than 30 million people are threatened
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WARNOCK, 1619, COVID, EMPHASIZES
Fox News
Raphael Warnock asks grads to guide US out of 'COVID-1619,' comparing virus to slavery: report
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock D-Ga., told a group of college graduates over the weekend that they need to show the U.S. how to get out of what he called "COVID-1619," according to a report. Warnock made the comments during a commencement address Saturday at the
Newsmax
Sen. Warnock Emphasizes Controversial 1619 Project in Commencement Speech
College graduates must do their part to get the U.S. out of “COVID-1619,” Sen. Raphael Warnock said in a recent commencement speech at Atlanta’s Morehouse College reviewed by the Daily Caller. The Georgia Democrat said in the speech that systemic racism is
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COVID, EVIDENCE, LAB, HOUSE
Fox News
House Intel Republicans say 'significant circumstantial evidence' of COVID Wuhan lab leak
EXCLUSIVE: Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee say there is "significant circumstantial evidence" that the COVID-19 outbreak stemmed from a leak at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, urging the federal government to put "more pressure on China" to
Washington Examiner
GOP House Intel says ‘overwhelming circumstantial evidence’ points to Wuhan lab as COVID origin
House Intelligence Committee Republicans released a report on the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday and pointed the finger directly at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, arguing there is “overwhelming circumstantial evidence” supporting the hypothesis COVID-19
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ACTIVIST, RASHIDA, LISTED, TLAIB
New York Post
Rashida Tlaib listed on event by controversial Palestinian activist
Rep. Rashida Tlaib took part in an event with a pro-Palestine activist who she distanced herself from two years ago when it surfaced he’d shared a video referencing “Satanic” Jews. Tlaib was shown in a screenshot of a virtual event and listed on a flyer posted
Fox News
Rashida Tlaib listed as special guest for event hosted by controversial, allegedly anti-Semitic activist
A controversial Palestinian American activist linked to anti-Semitic social media posts praised a "great successful fundraiser" with Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., earlier this year -- years after she appeared to distance herself from him over his claims. The
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LOVE, EXPECTING, HEWITT, JENNIFER
Fox News
Jennifer Love Hewitt expecting third child with Brian Hallisay
Jennifer Love Hewitt can hardly wait to expand her family! The actress announced Tuesday that she is pregnant and expecting her third child with husband Brian Hallisay. The couple are already parents to a son, Atticus, 5, and a daughter, Autumn, 7. "We had
CNN
Jennifer Love Hewitt is expecting baby No. 3
(CNN) Jennifer Love Hewitt is pregnant with baby number three. The "9-1-1" actress, who is also mom to son Atticus James, 5, and daughter Autumn James, 7, with husband Brian Hallisay, announced the news on social media. "Oh baby! We have another one on the
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BANKS, BLACK, RELIEF, LOAN
New York Times
Banks Fight $4 Billion Debt Relief Plan for Black Farmers
“If U.S.D.A. does not compensate lenders for such disruptions or avoid sudden loan payoffs, the likely result will be less access to credit for those seeking U.S.D.A. guaranteed loans in the future, including U.S.D.A. farmers/ranchers,” they wrote to Mr. Vilsack
Newsmax
Banks Push Back on Black, Minority Farm Loan Relief Program
Banks are resisting the Biden administration's push to provide $4 billion in a debt relief program for minority farmers, saying the government's initiative to pay off the borrowers' loans will hurt the financial institutions' profits and investors. The American
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FACT, FACEBOOK, HEAT, CHECKING
Fox News
Facebook takes heat for 'fact-check' of report about kids and masks: 'Getting in the way' of science
Big Tech companies, like Facebook, are under fire for censoring dialogue around coronavirus posts by doctors, politicians, and some in the media. Last month, Facebook’s independent fact-checkers flagged a journalist who wrote an article on "City Journal"
Fox News
Facebook fact-checking on mask article was flawed, spread misinformation: City Journal writer
Facebook's fact-checking procedures are heavily flawed and spread misinformation themselves, the Manhattan Institute's John Tierney wrote on Monday after the social media giant flagged his article arguing mask-wearing harms children. Facebook’s independent
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GUARD, NATIONAL, WEEK, CAPITOL
Washington Times
National Guard mission guarding U.S. Capitol ending by Sunday
National Guard troops who have been helping to protect the U.S. Capitol will be heading back home by the end of the week. On Wednesday, chief Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said their mission is expected to wrap up by May 23. “We have received no request to
Fox News
National Guard to leave DC this week, Pentagon says
The National Guard will end its deployment in Washington, D.C. Sunday, May 23, after over four months with a presence at the nation’s Capitol. Defense Department press secretary John Kirby said in a news conference Tuesday that 2,149 National Guard troops
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TEACHER, HUGGED, SCHOOL, SHOOTER
New York Post
Teacher hugged 6th-grade school shooter in amazing act of compassion
The teacher who disarmed a sixth-grade shooter in her Idaho school hugged the girl until police arrived — while thinking “this little girl has a mom somewhere,” she revealed in a new interview. Krista Gneiting, a math teacher at Rigby Middle School, is credited
ABC
ABC News exclusive: Teacher says she hugged school shooter after disarming her
An Idaho teacher who disarmed a sixth grader after she opened fire at school earlier this month is breaking her silence for the first time. Krista Gneiting, a math teacher at Rigby Middle School in the small town of Rigby, about 15 miles northeast of Idaho
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SUSPECTED, GWEN, CYCLING, DRIVER
Fox News
Cycling champ Gwen Inglis dead after being struck by suspected DUI driver, police say
Gwen Inglis, a national cycling champion, died Sunday after she was struck by a driver in Colorado who was suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, police said. She was 46. Inglis was the reigning road race national champion for the 45-49
Huffington Post
U.S. Cycling Champ Gwen Inglis Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver
Gwen Inglis, one of Colorado’s foremost cyclists and a national racing champion, was struck and killed on a training ride by a driver suspected of being intoxicated. Inglis was hit Sunday morning near Denver while riding by a car that drifted into the bike
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AUDIT, PENTAGON, SENATORS, PASS
Washington Times
'Tough financial consequences': Senators say Pentagon must pass audit or return millions of dollars
Military services and Pentagon offices that can’t complete a full, clean audit of their budgets should return millions of dollars to American taxpayers, a bipartisan group of senators said Wednesday as they introduced legislation that could transform Defense
NPR
The Pentagon Has Never Passed An Audit. Some Senators Want To Change That
The Pentagon Has Never Passed An Audit. Some Senators Want To Change That Enlarge this image toggle caption Carlos Barria/Reuters Carlos Barria/Reuters When the Pentagon launched its first-ever independent financial audit back in 2017, backers of accountability
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METS, MULTIPLE, PILLAR, FRACTURES
Breitbart
WATCH: Mets’ Pillar Has Multiple Nasal Fractures After Hit by Pitch
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures when he was hit in the face by a fastball. The Mets say Pillar will meet with a facial specialist in Atlanta to determine the next steps. In a frightening scene that shook
Fox News
Mets' Kevin Pillar fought to be in lineup on Tuesday despite suffering multiple facial fractures
A day after getting drilled in the face by a 94 mph fastball, New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar asked manager Luis Rojas if he would be in the lineup against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. "If I could see a little better, I’d be fighting about me
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PLANNED, TEXAS, PARENTHOOD, BLOCK
Breitbart
Planned Parenthood, ACLU File Lawsuit to Block Lubbock, Texas Ordinance Outlawing Abortion
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas have filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Lubbock after its citizens voted May 1 to become a “sanctuary city for the unborn.” The abortion industry giant and
Washington Times
Planned Parenthood sues to block 'sanctuary city for unborn' in Texas
Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the pro-life sanctuary-city ordinance passed by voters in Lubbock, Texas — the latest twist in the community battle over a recently opened abortion clinic. The lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood of Greater
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CITIZENSHIP, CHILDREN, BORN, EXPANDS
Newsmax
US Expands Citizenship for Children of Surrogates
The United States on Tuesday made it easier to pass citizenship to children born through surrogates or in-vitro fertilization, a move sought by the LGBTQ community after resistance under former president Donald Trump. Under new guidance by President Joe Biden's
NPR
U.S. Ends Policy Denying Citizenship To Children Born Via In Vitro, Surrogacy
U.S. Ends Policy Denying Citizenship To Children Born Via In Vitro, Surrogacy Enlarge this image toggle caption Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images The State Department will now approve U.S. citizenship for children
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PITTSBURGH, MAYOR, BLACK, FIRST
New York Times
Pittsburgh Is Poised to Have Its First Black Mayor
PITTSBURGH — Ed Gainey, a five-term Pennsylvania state representative, is poised to become the first Black mayor of Pittsburgh, having won the Democratic primary for mayor on Tuesday night by defeating a two-term incumbent on a campaign of unequivocal progressivism. “A
Huffington Post
Pittsburgh On Its Way To Electing First Black Mayor
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh’s incumbent mayor conceded the primary election Tuesday to challenger Ed Gainey, who would become the city’s first Black chief executive if he wins the general election in November. Bill Peduto, a Democrat, had been seeking