THURSDAY, JANUARY 20th 2022 Updated 23:59 ET
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BIDEN, TRUMP, UKRAINE, YEAR
President Biden’s first year in office will forever be remembered as the worst first year of any presidency in history. In a year of unprecedented self-inflicted disasters, President Biden has truly outdone himself in systematic failures at the expense of the
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FILIBUSTER, VOTING, DEMOCRATS, VOTE
“It’s not just this vote. These are people who I think have undermined the president of the United States,” Sanders said. Advertisement “They have forced us to have five months of discussions that have gone absolutely nowhere. I think it’s up to the people
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GEORGIA, ELECTION, TRUMP, JURY
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday afternoon insisted he "didn’t say anything wrong" during an early 2021 phone call with Georgia's secretary of state concerning possible voter fraud. Earlier Thursday, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis requested
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NCAA, POLICY, TRANSGENDER, PARTICIPATION
The new policy aligns with new guidelines recently announced by the U.S. and the International Olympic Committees, which call for participation of transgender student-athletes to be determined by the policy for the national governing body of that sport. Such
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BIDEN, ELECTION, PSAKI, TRUMP
White House press secretary Jen Psaki tweeted a clarification of President Biden's answer to a question from Wednesday's press conference about whether he believes the 2022 midterm elections will be fair and their results legitimate. Biden began his answer
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FBI, HOME, CUELLAR, REP
(CNN) The Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Wednesday evening that it is doing a "court-authorized" search of the Texas home of Rep. Henry Cuellar. "The FBI was present in the vicinity of Windridge Drive and Estate Drive in Laredo conducting
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POPE, ABUSE, BENEDICT, RETIRED
BERLIN (AP) — A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany’s Munich diocese on Thursday faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI’s handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s. The law firm that drew up the report said that Benedict strongly
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TEXAS, SYNAGOGUE, HOSTAGE, UK
British police say they have arrested two people in connection with a hostage-taking at a synagogue in Texas LONDON -- British police say they have arrested two people in connection with a hostage-taking at a synagogue in Texas. Counter Terrorism Police North
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CIA, HAVANA, SYNDROME, FOREIGN
The CIA has determined that most cases of Havana syndrome were not caused by a sustained global campaign by a foreign power against US diplomats and spies, according to a new report. The majority of 1,000 cases of the mysterious ailment reviewed by US officials
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BOB, SAGET, KELLY, RIZZO
Kelly Rizzo opened up about her grieving process and the final conversation she shared with her late husband, Bob Saget, in one of the first interviews she’s given since his unexpected death. The comedian died on Jan. 9 at age 65, after performing a stand-up
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MAXWELL, GHISLAINE, TRIAL, NEW
The motion for a new trial had been promised by Maxwell’s lawyers, who had raised concerns about media interviews following the verdict in which the juror said he had been sexually abused as a child. The anonymous juror told The Independent and The Daily Mail
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17, MARINES, VEHICLE, KILLS
Two U.S. Marines were killed and 17 others were injured on Wednesday when their seven-ton military vehicle rolled over while going too fast around a turn near Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, the authorities said. The driver of the tactical vehicle was trying
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GEORGIA, ELECTION, BIDEN, NEW
Former Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) introduced a plan on Thursday to create an Election Law Enforcement Division in Georgia should he be elected as the state’s next governor. The proposal entails creating a law enforcement unit that would be responsible for investigating
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CAR, REPORTER, HIT, TV
A West Virginia TV reporter who was struck by a car during a live shot popped right back into the camera afterward and said, "That's live TV for you." Tori Yorgey, a TV reporter for NBC affiliate WSAZ of Huntington, West Virginia, was hit by the car on Wednesday
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TONGA, AID, FIRST, ERUPTION
The first aid flight arrived in Tonga after a five-day cut off due to eruption Enlarge this image toggle caption HOGP/AP HOGP/AP BANGKOK — As the massive undersea Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted on Saturday, Tongans from around the world gazed on
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GUARD, NATIONAL, TEACHERS, SUBSTITUTE
The superintendent of Boston schools is teaching classes. A school district outside Dallas is holding a career fair in a cafeteria this weekend. And in New Mexico, the governor is calling in the National Guard. States across the country are pulling out all
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BRIANNA, KUPFER, ANGELES, LOS
Following the outrage over the stabbing death of a 24-year-old Los Angeles woman who was allegedly killed by a homeless suspect while working inside a high-end furniture shop last week, some people who work in the community where the slaying occurred are calling
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PELOSI, STOCK, TRADING, CONGRESS
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) talk outside of the speaker's office. Pelosi said Thursday that she is open to banning lawmakers from owning and trading individual stocks if that's what members of her caucus want. Bill Clark
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JOBLESS, CLAIMS, RISE, 286
The number of Americans who filed new unemployment claims increased to 286,000 in the week ending Jan. 15, as the labor market continues to recover after surging COVID-19 cases. The Labor Department figure shows a 55,000 claim increase compared to the week
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SCHOOL, HIGH, STUDENT, SHOT
A Tennessee Senate committee recommended Wednesday a bill to allow for the expansion of a school voucher system because of COVID-19-related school closures. Senate Bill 1674 would allow for educational savings accounts (ESAs) for students who attend a public
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NPR, REPORT, JUSTICES, SCOTUS
Although everyone involved has gone on the record to debunk far-left NPR’s fable about a mask controversy at the Supreme Court, the taxpayer-funded welfare queens still stand by it. You see, being a left-wing propaganda outlet means never having to say you’re
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WOMAN, YOUNGEST, WORLD, SOLO
The 19-year-old Belgian-British pilot Zara Rutherford set a world record as the youngest woman to fly solo around the world, touching her small airplane down in western Belgium on Thursday — 155 days after she departed. Rutherford will find herself in the
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SHOT, GIRL, FACE, 11
New York City police have released new video of the suspect who shot an 11-month-old baby girl in the Bronx during a gunfight on Wednesday night, as incensed Mayor Eric Adams slammed leaders at every level of government for "abandonment" one day after a police
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ROOSEVELT, STATUE, MUSEUM, REMOVED
New York City's natural history museum has removed a Theodore Roosevelt statue Enlarge this image toggle caption Mary Altaffer/AP Mary Altaffer/AP The American Museum of Natural History in New York City quietly began removing a controversial statue of former
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BIDEN, TRUMP, UKRAINE, YEAR
New York Times
House Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas White Nationalist Figures
WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol issued two subpoenas on Wednesday for the leaders of a white nationalist movement that helped bring a crowd to Washington ahead of the riot. The committee issued subpoenas to Nicholas
Fox News
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow: Biden used long press conference to show Putin he has 'stamina'
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow said President Biden's nearly two-hour long press conference on Wednesday was a show of "stamina" towards Russian President Vladamir Putin. "I mean, it's long for a presidential press conference. It's long specifically for him. He hasn't
LA Times
Amid criticism, Biden walks back his suggestion that future elections might not be ‘legit’
A day after President Biden suggested GOP voter suppression tactics could delegitimize future elections, the White House worked to steer clear of a political trap, beating back criticism that the president was sowing doubt about elections and weakening American
Breitbart
Harris Ripped for Defending Biden's Gaffe on Midterm Election Illegitimacy
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday was ripped on Twitter for defending President Biden’s comments that cast doubt on the 2022 midterms. “I’m not going to say it’s going to be legit,” Biden said Wednesday about the election. “It’s — the increase and the
CNN
Biden's "I don't believe polls" is the worst answer from his press conference
It was also the worst. He was asked, "How do you plan to win back moderates and independents who cast a ballot for you in 2020 but, polls indicate, aren't happy with the way you're doing your job now?" The President responded this way: "I don't believe the
Red State
Reporter Who Joe Biden Yelled at Does Not Go Quietly Into the Night
Though there were many wild and eye-opening moments during President Biden’s press conference Wednesday, perhaps none of them were quite as bizarre as the exchange that occurred between Biden and RealClearNews reporter Philip Wegmann. As we reported, when
USA Today
WH: Putin, allies know Biden's position on Ukraine
WH: Putin, allies know Biden's position on Ukraine A day after President Biden suggested a "minor incursion" by Russia into Ukraine would result in a measured response, White House spokesperson Jen Psaki insists U.S. allies and Russian President Vladimir Putin
Newsmax
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says 'At Risk' Sotomayor Should Resign From Supreme Court
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., called on Justice Sonia Sotomayor to resign from the Supreme Court if she can't attend oral arguments in person. Sotomayor, who suffers from diabetes, has remained remote during oral arguments while the country has suffered
Huffington Post
Biden Pushes Back On Claims of Waning Support: ‘I Don’t Believe The Polls’
President Joe Biden had a very quick response to recent public opinion polls that show his popularity waning among voters who identify as politically independent. “I don’t believe the polls,” he said during his first press conference of the year. Advertisement Biden
Washington Times
U.S. sanctions four Ukrainians accused of helping Russia destabilize country
The State Department announced new sanctions Thursday on four Ukrainian citizens, including two members of the national parliament, accused of cooperating with a Russian intelligence operation designed to destabilize the former Soviet republic. The moves comes
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ABC
Biden clarifies comments on Ukraine, says any Russian move across border would be an 'invasion'
Biden was criticized for his comments during his Wednesday news conference. President Joe Biden on Thursday sought to clean up his comments on Ukraine made during his marathon news conference Wednesday, making it "absolutely clear" that any Russian move into
New York Post
Supreme Court won’t block release of Trump records in Jan. 6 probe
The US Supreme Court refused to block the release of a trove of documents that former President Donald Trump fought to keep from a congressional committee investigating the 2021 Capitol riot. The Wednesday order from the highest court in the land paved the
NPR
Starbucks drops COVID vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Starbucks drops COVID vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling Enlarge this image toggle caption David Zalubowski/AP file photo David Zalubowski/AP file photo Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing
National Review
President Biden’s First Year a Failure
On beating Covid, on restoring unity, on repairing the economy, Biden in fact ‘overpromised’ — and underperformed, woefully. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE O f all the many unbidden iniquities that have dogged President Biden since he took office, perhaps the most
The Atlantic
Executive Privilege Is Lawless
In a decision late yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump had no power to assert executive privilege to prevent the National Archives from turning over hundreds of pages of documents to the House committee investigating the events
Washington Examiner
Regulatory costs soar as Biden adds rules faster than predecessors
President Joe Biden has blown past both Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump in adding regulatory costs in his first year, a new analysis shows. The Biden administration is finishing off its first full year in office with more than $201 billion in regulatory
CNBC
Russia hopes Blinken will respond to Kremlin demands during crucial Geneva meeting
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a meeting on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Council in Stockholm, Sweden, Dec. 2, 2021. Russian Foreign Ministry/Handout via Reuters U.S. Secretary
Conservative Daily News
Biden Says America Is ‘More Unified’ Now Than When He Took Office
President Joe Biden said America is now more unified than when took office, crediting his administration’s accomplishments for bringing the country together. When asked at a Wednesday press conference at the White House if the country was “more unified” now
New Republic
Biden Finally Lets Loose, in All His Messy Glory
Nothing Putin does in Ukraine is apt to be swayed by anything Biden said Wednesday, even his warning that “if they invade, they’re going to pay.” As Biden put it in reflecting the mercurial nature of the Russian president, “I suspect it matters which side of
Town Hall
Joe Biden’s Jim Crow Fantasy
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. President Biden has built a catalog of racist and offensive statements about black Americans and members of other minority communities throughout
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Vox
The Supreme Court breaks with Trump on January 6
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to undermine an investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. In a single-paragraph order, the Court effectively ensured that the US House committee investigating
Fox News
Biden’s first year: The president's biggest blunders
President Biden was sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2021, where he talked about unity and major legislative goals. However, his administration has been plaqued by tensions within the Democratic Party, highly controversial foreign policy decisions, and legislative
New York Times
Biden Predicts Putin Will Order Ukraine Invasion, but ‘Will Regret Having Done It’
“If any Russian military forces move across the Ukrainian border, that’s a renewed invasion, and it will be met with a swift, severe and united response from the United States and our allies,” she said in a statement. But she added that cyberattacks and paramilitary
Breitbart
Tucker Carlson: ‘No One Is Listening to Joe Biden Anymore’ — Weak, Commands No Respect
FNC host Tucker Carlson opened his Wednesday broadcast with a scathing critique of President Joe Biden’s press conference earlier in the day, which was only his second press conference of his first year in office. Carlson explained that Biden’s lackluster
Huffington Post
Stephen Colbert Reveals His Biggest Trump Wish: 'All I Want Before I Die'
Stephen Colbert has just one wish as the investigations into former President Donald Trump and his family move forward. The “Late Show” host noted that New York Attorney General Letitia James had taken legal action against Trump and two of his children, Donald
Breitbart
Ortiz: Biden’s Disastrous First Year Drives Voters into GOP Arms
Alfredo Ortiz of Job Creators Network writes in RealClear Politics about President Joe Biden’s myriad failures during his first year in office, resulting in a considerable voter shift from the Democrat Party to the Republicans: “Don’t underestimate Joe’s ability
CNN
2022 hasn't been good for stocks. But the Biden market is still up 18%
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business' Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here . You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. London (CNN Business) It's been a year since
Fox News
Biden says he has 'no idea' why many Americans doubt his mental fitness
President Biden dismissed a question from a report Wednesday about his mental acuity saying that he has "no idea" why a recent poll shows a large percentage of Americans question his cognitive function. "I'd like to raise a delicate subject, but with utmost
USA Today
'It will get better': Biden says US headed toward time when virus won't be a disruption: Live COVID updates
President Joe Biden highlighted the progress his administration has made in the fight against COVID-19 and assured Americans the pandemic would come under control as it approaches two full years of upending daily life. At a lengthy White House news conference
New York Post
Biden picking ‘amateur diplomats’ for key posts, ex-Obama official warns
President Biden has been accused of further risking America’s “significantly” weakened standing in the world by picking “amateur diplomats” for crucial postings, according to a former Obama White House official. Crisis management expert Brett Bruen, who spent
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CNN
Ukrainian President pushes back on Biden: 'There are no minor incursions'
(CNN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly pushed back Thursday on US President Joe Biden's comments that a "minor incursion" by Russia into Ukraine would prompt a lesser response than a full-scale invasion, in an implicit rebuke of Biden's comments. "We
Fox News
Biden’s first year: President struggles to make any significant progress on key initiatives
Despite his own Democratic Party controlling all branches of government, President Biden is heading into his second year in office without making any significant progress on his key campaign initiatives, including voting rights, climate change, the economy,
CNN
Trump's January 6 documents are on their way to the House. When can we see them and what's next?
(CNN) The Supreme Court handed the House January 6 committee a significant win on Wednesday as it shut down former President Donald Trump's bid to block the release of documents from his White House to committee investigators. The National Archives announced
New York Post
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky blasts Biden over ‘minor incursion’ comment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky slammed President Joe Biden Thursday after he indicated that the US response to a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be less severe if it was a “minor incursion.” “We want to remind the great powers that there are no minor
NPR
Activists look ahead to what could be the 'last anniversary' for Roe
Activists look ahead to what could be the 'last anniversary' for Roe Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Each year in late January, activists from around the country who want abortion to be illegal come to Washington,
Newsmax
Will WH Consider Midterm Vote Legit? 'Depends,' Biden Says
So, will the Biden administration consider the results of the midterm elections legitimate, after a year spent assailing former President Donald Trump for challenging the 2020 outcome? Perhaps not. President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the legitimacy of the
Huffington Post
Eric Trump Pleaded The Fifth More Than 500 Times In Deposition, Court Filing Says
“Eric Trump then invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in response to more than 500 questions over six hours,” the filing says of an Oct. 5, 2020, interview with former President Donald Trump’s son. Weisselberg reportedly did so during
Fox News
White House clarifies position on Ukraine after Biden press conference
The White House on Wednesday clarified President Biden’s position on Ukraine after an earlier press conference caused some confusion. Biden told reporters at a marathon press conference that Russia would be held accountable if it were to invade Ukraine,
Huffington Post
Jimmy Kimmel Celebrates Trump’s New Legal Problems With The Best Possible Metaphor
Count Jimmy Kimmel among those who are thrilled by this week’s turn of events for former President Donald Trump. Earlier this week, New York Attorney General Letitia James took legal action against Trump as well as Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump, saying
Fox News
Biden's America: more expensive groceries and less safe neighborhoods
Joe Biden held his first solo press conference in nearly three months on Wednesday and he wasted no time making it clear why he hides from reporters. Biden had a weak excuse for every crisis that’s happened on his watch, continued to shift blame for his
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NPR
A look at how President Biden has handled the pandemic through his 1st year in office
A look at how President Biden has handled the pandemic through his 1st year in office One year ago, President Biden took the oath of office, with beating COVID at the top of his agenda. Managing the uncertainty of what comes next remains the greatest challenge
Fox News
Is Biden prepared to lead on Russia and Ukraine after a year of foreign policy disasters?
First Afghanistan, now Ukraine. The Biden administration's touted return to diplomacy, supporting our allies and partners, has proven again to be empty words and false promises. President Biden ran on and then promised the American people that he would "repair
New York Times
After Jan. 6, Sean Hannity Advised Trump: ‘No More Stolen Election Talk’
The Fox News host Sean Hannity had some blunt advice for President Donald J. Trump on Jan. 7, 2021: “No more stolen election talk.” His guidance did not take. But documents disclosed on Thursday showed in vivid detail just how closely Mr. Hannity had worked
New York Post
Biden again attempts to walk back Russia-Ukraine ‘minor incursion’ gaffe
President Biden insisted Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “has no misunderstanding” about the “severe” economic sanctions that would follow a Russian invasion of Ukraine — after Biden said Wednesday that a “minor incursion” might result in less-severe
ABC
Jan. 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump for cooperation, testimony
She's being asked about conversations with her father before and on Jan. 6. The House select committee probing the Capitol attack requested on Thursday that Ivanka Trump cooperate with its investigation and asked her to testify regarding conversations with
Breitbart
Joe Biden Claims He ‘Outperformed’ in First Year of Office During Meandering 112 Minute Press Conference
President Joe Biden defended the first year of his presidency at a press conference at the White House on Wednesday, refusing to change course amidst record-low approval ratings of his job performance. When asked by a reporter if he overpromised Americans
CNN
Supreme Court rejects another attempt to block Texas' six-week abortion ban
(CNN) Over the furious dissent of three liberal justices, the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected another attempt by abortion providers to block Texas' six-week abortion ban. The court's order is the latest setback for providers who are trying to revive challenges
Newsmax
Ukrainian President Slams Biden: 'There Are No Minor Incursions'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky distanced himself from comments made by U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday regarding a possible Russian invasion of the Eastern European country, affirming in a statement that "there are no minor incursions," Breitbart
NPR
The Supreme Court denies Trump's bid to block release of records to Jan. 6 panel
The Supreme Court denies Trump's bid to block release of records to Jan. 6 panel Enlarge this image toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Mario Tama/Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a blow to former President Donald Trump, rejecting his
Red State
Ukraine's President Smacks Joe Biden — but Where's the Guy Behind Donald Trump's Impeachment?
Joe Biden’s recent press conference is the gift that keeps on giving if you are a conservative commentator, and his remarks on Ukraine didn’t fail to deliver. As RedState reported, the president essentially green-lit a Russian invasion, noting that he wouldn’t
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CNN
Opinion: The future of the GOP isn't about Ron DeSantis or Glenn Youngkin
(CNN) A year after Donald Trump left the White House and with the 2022 midterms looming, much of the Republican Party has its sights on what, and who, comes next. Though Trump is still very much in the picture -- his recent rally in Arizona had strong back-on-the-campaign-trail
Fox News
'The Ingraham Angle' on Biden's press conference, COVID mandates
This is a rush transcript of "The Ingraham Angle" on January 19, 2022. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. LAURA INGRAHAM, FOX NEWS HOST: It was agony. And you know what made it worse for me, is that I had stuff going on with my kids.
USA Today
Biden's first year in office, voting rights bill fails in the Senate: 5 Things podcast
On today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: Biden's first year in office He addressed the nation yesterday as approval ratings have plummeted. Plus, voting rights legislation fails in the Senate, education reporter Alia Wong talks about day care closings because
Red State
Analysis: Joe Biden Outs Himself as Massive 'Big Lie' Hypocrite Ahead of 2022 Midterms
For over the last year or so we’ve been hearing from The Usual Suspects as to how questioning the legitimacy of election results is tantamount to “undermining democracy” and should be considered a form of “dangerous incitement” that could potentially lead to
CNN
Analysis: Supreme Court ruling is a bitter legal and personal blow to Trump
(CNN) The Supreme Court's refusal to block the release of Trump White House documents to the House January 6 committee represents a huge defeat for the ex-President's frantic effort to cover up his 2021 coup attempt. The major blow on Wednesday -- yet another
Washington Times
Americans give Biden low marks on coronavirus response, Russia, economy: NBC poll
Americans are giving President Biden low marks on the pandemic, the economy and his handling of the U.S.-Russia relationship one year into his presidency, an NBC News poll released Thursday said. Only 44% of Americans approve of his handling of the coronavirus,
USA Today
AP-NORC poll: Biden approval at new low 1 year in
AP-NORC poll: Biden approval at new low 1 year in Ending his first year in the White House, President Joe Biden’s approval rating has hit a new low amid an unrelenting coronavirus pandemic and roaring inflation, according to a new poll from the Associated
Breitbart
Ann Coulter: The Message in the Polls: Trump’s Done
Our media are obsessed with Donald Trump, but Trump’s obsessed with Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. For months now, Trump’s been playing the aging silent film star Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard” to DeSantis’ younger, prettier Betty Schaefer. Amid the hourly,
New York Times
Biden says he will pursue a scaled-back agenda as he defends his first year in office.
WASHINGTON — President Biden vowed on Wednesday to pursue a scaled-back version of his marquee domestic policy plan as he mounted a two-hour defense of his first-year accomplishments and repeatedly blamed Republicans for abandoning any serious attempt to govern
Breitbart
Ukraine’s Zelensky: ‘There Are No Minor Incursions’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday rejected comments made the day before by President Joe Biden that appeared dismissive of a potential Russian invasion of his country, affirming in a statement to social media, “There are no minor incursions.” Biden
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LA Times
Supreme Court turns down Trump’s plea to shield White House records from House inquiry
The Supreme Court on Wednesday turned down former President Trump’s plea to shield his White House records from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6. attack on the Capitol. With one dissent, the justices agreed with two lower courts that decided the
Breitbart
Clyburn Echoes Biden: ‘Absolutely Concerned’ About Legitimacy of Elections in GOP-Led States
Thursday on CNN’s “New Day,” Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) agreed with President Joe Biden questioning the legitimacy of the 2022 midterm elections depending on the passage of voting rights legislation. Clyburn, noting changes to state election laws in GOP-led
ABC
Supreme Court deals another blow to Texas abortion providers that want new law blocked
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Thursday -- over the furious objections of their liberal colleagues -- dealt another blow to Texas abortion providers' quest to challenge SB8 in federal court. SB8, which took effect Sept. 1, banned most abortions
Breitbart
Broken Promises: Americans Forced to Wear Masks on Planes One Year into Biden's Presidency
America is one year into President Joe Biden’s presidency, and Americans are still being forced to wear masks on airplanes, with no clear end in sight. Thursday marks one official year of Biden’s presidency, which he kicked off with a grand pitch for “just”
CNN
US approves transfer of American weapons from allies to Ukraine
(CNN) The State Department told Congress that it has approved export licenses for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, which will allow the countries to transfer US-origin weapons to Ukraine, according to an administration official, a State Department official and
Washington Times
Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 committee to get Trump documents
In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection. The justices on Wednesday rejected a bid by Trump to withhold the
CNN
Fact check: A look at Biden's first year in false claims
Washington (CNN) When President Joe Biden passingly said in a voting rights speech last week that he had been "arrested" in the context of the civil rights movement -- even suggesting this had happened more than once -- it was a classic Biden false claim: an
Fox News
Tucker Carlson: The world no longer cares what Joe Biden says
Joe Biden shuffled forth from seclusion this afternoon for a rare solo press conference. You may have seen it. It's about as common as Punxsutawney Phil emerging. In fact, according to statisticians who keep track of this sort of thing, it was only his second
New York Times
On Ukraine, Biden Flusters European Allies by Stating the Obvious
BRUSSELS — President Biden caused controversy in his news conference Wednesday night by stating the obvious: that the many European allies of the United States are not all in agreement at this point about what to do should Russia choose any number of aggressive
Fox News
Tomi Lahren dubs Biden’s press conference an ‘incoherent, tone-deaf disaster’
Fox Nation’s Tomi Lahren ripped President Biden’s Wednesday press conference performance recapping year one in the White House on the latest episode of "Final Thoughts." "Train wreck. Dumpster Fire. Gaslighting. Incoherent, tone-deaf disaster," Lahren described
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NPR
What Russian diplomats are saying about the situation with Ukraine
What Russian diplomats are saying about the situation with Ukraine While the U.S. sounds the alarm about the threat to Ukraine posed by tens of thousands of Russian troops on the border, Russia says it is NATO's military build-up that's stoking tensions. World
Newsmax
NBC News Poll: Low Marks for Biden on Competence, Job Approval
One year into his presidency and many Americans have given President Joe Biden low marks for being competent and for having the ability to handle a crisis, a new NBC News poll reveals. Here are how the results of the survey, released Thursday, break down: 51%
CNN
Jill Biden's whirlwind first year as the President's eyes and ears across America
(CNN) First lady Jill Biden visited Kentucky last Friday, a state that her husband, President Joe Biden , did not win in the 2020 election. Not that she cared. She was there to check in on victims of last month's deadly tornadoes , which ripped through Bowling
National Review
SCOTUS vs. Trump's Privilege Claim
In an 8–1 ruling, the justices upheld an appellate court finding that the former president’s claims were meritless. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE I n a short opinion last night, the Supreme Court rejected former President Donald Trump’s effort to block disclosure
New York Times
Jan. 6 Committee Asks Ivanka Trump to Cooperate in Inquiry
WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol sent a letter on Thursday to Ivanka Trump, the daughter of former President Donald J. Trump, seeking her cooperation with its inquiry. The letter to Ms. Trump, who served as one
Fox News
Biden’s first year in office: 10 memorable media moments
President Biden marks one year on the job with a reputation for taking questions from the press less frequently than his predecessors, but that hasn’t stopped the commander-in-chief from creating headlines for bizarre moments when he does engage with reporters. Biden
CNN
January 6 Committee to ask Ivanka Trump to talk with them
(CNN) Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House select committee investigating the January 6 riot, told reporters on Thursday that the panel will be inviting former President Donald Trump's daughter and then-White House senior adviser Ivanka Trump
Fox News
Ukraine president pushes back on Biden's choice of words: 'There are no minor incursions'
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Thursday slapped back at comments made by President Biden during a news conference, during which he suggested the size of a Russian invasion could alter how the U.S. and NATO respond. "We want to remind the great powers that
CNN
Biden clarifies stance on a Russian incursion in Ukraine: 'Russia will pay a heavy price' if units move across Ukrainian border
(CNN) President Joe Biden on Thursday sought to clarify his stance on a potential Russian incursion in Ukraine, cleaning up remarks from the prior day's news conference during which he suggested a "minor incursion" by Russia would elicit a lesser response than
New York Post
New satellite images show extent of Russian buildup along Ukraine border
New satellite photos released Wednesday detail Russia’s military buildup along the border with Ukraine the same day President Biden said Moscow will “prevail over time” if it chooses to invade its neighbor. The images from Maxar Technologies, obtained by Reuters,
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NPR
Supreme Court for third time allows Texas to bar abortions after six weeks
Supreme Court for third time allows Texas to bar abortions after six weeks Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP The U.S. Supreme Court has once again let the lower courts delay in addressing a Texas law that for four months has, for
Red State
WH Tries to Clean up Biden's 'Minor Incursion' Gaffe but They Only Make It Worse
As we reported earlier, Joe Biden made some troubling comments during his press conference that caused a lot of consternation, both here and across the globe, when he spoke about Russia’s threats against Ukraine. Biden said that if Russia’s Vladimir Putin
NPR
Secretary of State Blinken talks with European allies about Russia
Secretary of State Blinken talks with European allies about Russia Secretary of State Antony Blinken is consulting with European allies in Berlin Thursday. He's there to make sure everyone's on the same page in the event of a Russian attack on Ukraine. Europe
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Supreme Court denies Trump request to block Jan. 6 Committee subpoenas
The Supreme Court Wednesday denied former President Donald Trump's request for a court order to prevent the disclosure of privileged records to the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the Capitol. The Court noted that the U.S.
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Supreme Court deals a setback to abortion providers' bid to quickly block Texas law
Pro-choice demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court on November 01, 2021 in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court on Thursday denied a request from Texas abortion providers to immediately send their case challenging the state's strict abortion law back
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Lara Trump: Biden and Harris are not viable candidates for Democrats in 2024
Fox News contributor Lara Trump told "Fox & Friends" on Thursday that President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are not viable candidates for 2024. BIDEN APPEARS TO LOSE HIS COOL AFTER REPORTER'S QUESTION IN DIVISIVENESS: ‘GO BACK AND READ WHAT I SAID’ LARA
CNN
Supreme Court clears the way for House to get Trump White House documents
(CNN) The Supreme Court cleared the way Wednesday for the release of presidential records from the Trump White House to a congressional committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. The court's order means that more than 700 documents
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Pollster says Biden news conference earned 'D' and 'F' grades from independents: 'Seems out of touch'
Polling expert Lee Carter revealed Thursday American voters' reactions to President Biden’s first formal press conference in over 300 days. While Democrats generally reacted favorably to the president’s speech, Carter predicted his approval rating won’t see
USA Today
Pelosi: More needs to be done after Biden's year
Pelosi: More needs to be done after Biden's year House Speaker Nancy Pelosi celebrated President Joe Biden's first year in office saying, "we have made great progress in this year," but added that "much more needs to be done" as most Americans give the president
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Russia accuses West of scheming 'provocations' in Ukraine and disguising its intentions
Russia accused the West on Thursday of plotting "provocations" in Ukraine and disguising its alleged intentions by fomenting concerns about Moscow planning aggressive military action in the neighboring country. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova
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ABC
Psaki, Harris argue Biden wasn't saying 2022 election results might not be legitimate
One day after President Joe Biden appeared to cast doubt on whether the midterm election results will be legitimate without the passage of a new voting rights law, his vice president and press secretary worked to dispel any mistrust in the integrity of the
Newsmax
Trump: Biden Admits 2020 Election May Have Been Fraudulent
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday said President Joe Biden questioned the 2020 election results "in his own very different way." During a rare press conference on Wednesday, Biden said the upcoming midterm election results could be "illegitimate." "President
CNN
Opinion: Trump's loss in the Supreme Court is a win for the rest of us
Norman Eisen is the executive chair of the States United Democracy Center. He served as former President Barack Obama's ethics czar and ambassador to the Czech Republic, and was special impeachment counsel to the House Judiciary Committee in 2019-2020. Joshua
Newsmax
Biden Admin Sanctions Ukrainians Over Aid to Russian Operations
President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on multiple current and former government officials of Ukraine that the U.S. claims have assisted Russian influence operations in the country. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement
ABC
US escalates pressure on Russia, approving new arms and accusing it of plot against Ukraine
Ahead of a key meeting on Friday between the U.S. and Russia, the Biden administration on Thursday pushed a full-scale campaign to pressure Moscow as Russian leader Vladimir Putin weighs a possible attack on its neighbor Ukraine. The U.S. approved its NATO
New York Post
Harris vows Russia will pay ‘severe costs’ for Ukraine attack after Biden blunder
Vice President Kamala Harris insisted Thursday morning that the US was prepared to levy “serious and severe costs” against Russia should its president, Vladimir Putin, order an invasion of Ukraine — hours after President Biden suggested during a White House
CNN
Starbucks scraps vaccine requirement following Supreme Court decision
New York (CNN Business) Starbucks is no longer requiring employees to get vaccinated or submit to weekly testing, following the US Supreme Court's rejection last week of President Joe Biden's vaccine and testing requirement for large businesses. In a letter
Fox News
Biden revealed for two hours why he is an unpopular president: Conway
Former Trump administration adviser Kellyanne Conway reacted to President Biden's Wednesday presser, saying he proved why he is so unpopular on "Hannity." The president addressed issues at the core of the administration's agenda, defended criticism, and at
NPR
The Jan. 6 panel wants to talk to Ivanka Trump
The Jan. 6 panel wants to talk to Ivanka Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images The Democratic-led House committee looking at the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is seeking Ivanka Trump's voluntary cooperation
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Biden admits administration fell short on COVID-19 testing
President Biden admitted that his administration could have worked more quickly to ensure that COVID-19 tests were more readily available to the American people. "Should we have done more testing earlier?" Biden said during a press conference at the White
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Huffington Post
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Request To Keep Records From Jan. 6 Committee
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, may obtain White House records related to the insurrection, foiling President Donald Trump’s attempts to stop their release. Clarence
Breitbart
CNN’s Van Jones: Biden Was ‘Foggy and Meandering’ During Press Conference
Wednesday, CNN political commentator Van Jones said on “OutFront” that President Joe Biden was “foggy and meandering” during his first solo news conference of 2022. When asked about Biden confirming Vice President Kamala Harris will be his 2024 running mate,
New York Times
Biden says he expects Russia will invade Ukraine.
President Biden on Wednesday said he expected President Vladimir Putin of Russia would invade Ukraine, delivering a grim assessment of the ability of the United States and its European allies to persuade the Russian leader not to send troops across the border. “Do
Breitbart
Cleanup: Jen Psaki Tries to Walk Back Biden’s Weak Statement on Ukraine
White House press secretary Jen Psaki issued a statement Wednesday evening in an attempt to undo the damage caused by President Joe Biden’s weak statements on Ukraine and Russia at a press conference just moments before in the White House. As Breitbart News
CNBC
January 6 riot probe invites Ivanka Trump to talk about her father's actions that day
Ivanka Trump arrives to introduce her father, US President Donald Trump during a "Make America Great Again" rally at Total Sports Park on November 1, 2020, in Washington, Michigan. The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot on Thursday
Newsmax
Blinken Holds Ukraine Talks With Allies After Biden Says Attack Likely
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met European allies in Berlin on Thursday, seeking to present a united front ahead of last-ditch crisis talks with Russia aimed at preventing Moscow from attacking Ukraine. The top U.S. diplomat has been on a mission
New York Times
Biden the Negotiator Confronts the Cold Reality of Capitol Hill Gridlock
WASHINGTON — President Biden entered the White House promising to engage with Congress in a way that few presidents ever had, thanks to his three decades as a senator. A year in, with much of his agenda mired in congressional gridlock, Mr. Biden is changing
National Review
Biden China Policy Gets Failing Grade in Republican Report
One year into President Biden’s term, Republicans see appeasement. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE O ne year into his presidency, Republicans see President Biden’s handling of the China portfolio as an unmitigated disaster. They give him a failing grade — an actual
NPR
Five moments that mattered in Biden's 1st year in the White House
Five moments that mattered in Biden's 1st year in the White House Enlarge this image toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Susan Walsh/AP President Biden entered office a year ago in the thick of a deadly pandemic and with Washington still reeling from an attack
Newsmax
Jen Psaki: Biden Working to Ease COVID Restrictions, 'Never' Supported 'Defunding the Police'
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday that the Biden administration is working to lessen Covid-19 restrictions and said that the president has “never” proposed or supported “defunding the police.” Co-host Dana Perino asked Psaki during an
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CNN
5 significant bills and 5 executive orders Biden signed in his first year -- and his 5 biggest priorities for 2022
(CNN) President Joe Biden took the oath of office a year ago with the country facing challenges not seen in generations. On top of a once-in-a-century pandemic, the new President inherited an economy that had crumbled as Covid-19 cases rose and a nation so
Fox News
Biden gave a command performance at his press conference
For all the talk of ‘Sleepy Joe’ or complaints about his not facing the press, on Wednesday President Joe Biden demonstrated to the American people his firm grasp of both domestic and foreign policy issues in what was the longest press conference from a president
CNBC
U.S. sanctions four Russian-linked actors for allegedly working to destabilize Ukraine
Wally Adeyemo, deputy U.S. Treasury secretary, speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. The Biden administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on four individuals accused of working at
Red State
Biden Gets Asked About His Competence, Promptly Demonstrates the Depth of the Problem
Newsmax’s James Rosen has finally asked the question that should have been asked long ago of Joe Biden. Rosen brings up the Morning Consult poll that we reported on earlier today — that 49 percent of registered voters disagreed with the statement that “Joe
Huffington Post
MSNBC Hosts Explain How Trump's Lying Habit Might Finally Bite Him
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough and Jonathan Lemire explained Wednesday how former President Donald Trump’s penchant for lies and exaggeration might finally be catching up with him. New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office filed a motion Tuesday arguing that
Fox News
Dan Crenshaw: Biden failed to deter Putin and is 'inviting conflict' in Ukraine
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas., joined ‘Fox & Friends’ Thursday to discuss what he sees as the failure of the Biden administration in handling the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The White House clarified its position Wednesday night after Biden made a comment about
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Sotomayor Denounces Supreme Court For Looking ‘The Other Way’ On Texas Abortion Law
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor castigated the state of Texas and her fellow justices on Thursday after the nation’s highest court denied a request from abortion providers to move a case challenging a restrictive abortion law to a district court, calling
Fox News
Jan. 6 committee requests interview with Ivanka Trump
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection is asking Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Trump, to voluntarily cooperate with its investigation. The committee sent a letter Thursday requesting a meeting in early February asking
Huffington Post
Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas White Nationalist Group That Wanted Trump ‘To Rule For Life’
WASHINGTON — The House Jan. 6 committee on Wednesday subpoenaed two leaders of a white nationalist group that pushed former President Donald Trump’s election lies and wanted Trump “to rule for life.” Nicholas Fuentes and Patrick Casey, leaders in the America
Newsmax
Chairman of Jan. 6 House Panel: Trump Records Will Be Released Publicly
The House Jan. 6 select committee plans to release records from former President Donald Trump's White House, the panel's chairman said Thursday. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said potentially hundreds of pages of records will be made public, Bloomberg reported. "As
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ABC
Supreme Court paves way for Trump White House document review by Jan. 6 committee
The Supreme Court on Wednesday denied former President Donald Trump's request for a stay of a lower court mandate that hundreds of pages of his presidential records from Jan. 6 be turned over to the congressional committee investigating the attacks. The vote
Newsmax
Supreme Court Rejects Trump Bid to Shield Capitol Attack Records From House Panel's Probe
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected former President Donald Trump's request to block the release of White House records sought by the Democrat-led congressional panel investigating last year's deadly attack on the Capitol by protesters seeking to nullify
New York Times
In Rebuke to Trump, Supreme Court Won’t Block Release of Jan. 6 Files
“The disagreement between an incumbent president and his predecessor from a rival political party,” Mr. Trump’s lawyers told the court, “is both novel and highlights the importance of executive privilege and the ability of presidents and their advisers to reliably
Fox News
Ingraham roasts Biden's 'quicksand' presidency after press conference: He's 'completely delusional'
Laura Ingraham blasted the incompetence and stupidity she believed was exhibited by the Biden administration after the president's extended press conference Wednesday. "When we heard that Biden was actually going to conduct a press conference today, well we
ABC
Russia announces sweeping naval drills amid Ukraine tensions
Russia has announced sweeping naval drills in several parts of the world this month, and claims the West is plotting “provocations” in neighboring Ukraine where the Kremlin has been accused of planning aggressive military action MOSCOW -- Russia on Thursday
National Review
Biden & Democrats: Delegitimizing Elections
For the people lamenting the ‘Big Lie,’ this rhetoric actually is nothing new. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE Y esterday, Joe Biden joined Chuck Schumer and numerous other Democrats in a partisan attempt to preemptively delegitimize the 2022 election. Twice the president
CNN
Opinion: Biden looks at presidency through his tinted Ray-Bans
Frida Ghitis , ( @fridaghitis ) a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. She is a weekly opinion contributor to CNN, a contributing columnist to The Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review. The views expressed
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Trump on Biden's first year, says he had 'no idea' the country could 'go down so badly and so quickly'
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump, one year after leaving the White House, said he had "no idea the country could go down so badly and so quickly," criticizing President Biden for everything from the supply chain crisis, to foreign policy, and more. During
Breitbart
Ukraine’s Zelensky Tries to Clean Up Biden Mess: Russian Invasion Risks ‘Haven’t Increased’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered an emergency evening speech to his citizens on Wednesday night in response to a series of bizarre comments by his American counterpart Joe Biden that appeared to indicate the latter’s certainty that Russia would
Newsmax
Rep. Boebert: Biden Should Name the 5 GOP Senators He Says Agree With Him
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., is calling on President Joe Biden to name the five Republican senators, he says agree with his political agenda. Her remarks came in a Wednesday evening tweet. She wrote: “Biden says he has five Republican Senators that agree
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Newsmax
Jan. 6 Panel Seeks Testimony From Ivanka Trump
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol plans to seek testimony from former U.S. President Donald Trump's daughter and White House aide Ivanka Trump. Committee Chairman Bennie Tomspon announced the move Thursday and also
New York Post
Biden insists he pressed China’s Xi on COVID origin — but aides weren’t in the room
Despite his press team being unaware of it, President Biden insisted he pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping to be transparent about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden made the claim Wednesday in response to a question from The Post at just his second
Breitbart
Exclusive—Rep. Greg Murphy: Biden’s 365 Days of Self-Inflicted Disasters
President Biden’s first year in office will forever be remembered as the worst first year of any presidency in history. In a year of unprecedented self-inflicted disasters, President Biden has truly outdone himself in systematic failures at the expense of the
Newsmax
Rep. DesJarlais: Biden Cried Trump
One year ago, today, President Joseph R. Biden was sworn into office. Over the past year, his team has attempted to paint a fairy tale picture of countless failures and the chaos that ensued. With each failure came the blame game. President Donald Trump has
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House conservatives grade Biden an 'F' on first year of foreign policy
EXCLUSIVE: House conservatives issued a report card Thursday that gave President Biden straight "F"s for foreign policy during his first year in office. The Republican Study Committee (RSC) graded Biden on China, Russia, Iran and Afghanistan, awarding Biden
New York Post
See it: Before Barron towered over Donald Trump
Before 15-year-old Barron Trump was towering over his parents, the former president’s 6’7″ youngest child was a mini-man about town, old photos published by The Sun show. Barron, born in 2006, was pictured at the US Open as a baby with his parents Donald and
Washington Examiner
Biden says he pressed Xi Jinping on COVID-19 origins after all
President Joe Biden said Wednesday he pressed Chinese leader Xi Jinping about the origins of COVID-19 during their lengthy November phone call, a revelation that comes after two months of the White House refusing to say if Biden had raised the critical concern. During
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Biden has no answers, gives no cause for hope in presidential news conference
Our country is facing crisis upon crisis. So when an opaque, inaccessible administration schedules a presidential press conference, the American people pay attention because they’re desperate for answers and some reassurance that things will get better. Sadly,
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Trapped: Joe Biden Struggles to Break Free from ‘Gilded Cage’ of the White House
President Joe Biden expressed his frustration at being trapped in the White House on Wednesday, unable to travel and speak directly to the American people. The president spoke with reporters for 112 minutes during a rare solo press conference at the White
Washington Times
Biden says any Russian incursion into Ukraine will be considered an invasion
President Biden on Thursday went to work cleaning up his remarks about uncertainty about the West’s response to a “minor incursion” by Russia into Ukraine, insisting now that any cross-border action by Moscow would be viewed as an invasion. “I’ve been absolutely
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Red State
DNC Light Show 'Celebration' of Biden Is as Dismal as His Year
Joe Biden held a press conference yesterday that just highlighted his lack of competence. A reporter listed some of Biden’s big failures in his first year, and he asked Biden whether or not he thought he had fulfilled the promises he made when he ran. His response?
Fox News
Kamala Harris' self-inflicted, bad first year
Much like the famed Hippocratic Oath, the job of a vice president is "First, do no harm." Ideally, a vice president should be supportive of her administration as a political goodwill ambassador that builds her party’s governing go right coalition. Unfortunately,
Fox News
Mark Levin blasts Biden's 'outrageous' press conference: 'The James Buchanan of our time'
Mark Levin, host of "Life, Liberty & Levin" on Fox News Channel, said Wednesday that President Biden's press conference reminded him of some of the nation's worst-ranked leaders. Levin told "Hannity" that Biden's comments about a potential Russian incursion
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Scarborough: Putin, Xi ‘See Joe Biden as Weak’ over Russia Statement
MSNBC “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough on Thursday reacted to President Joe Biden’s remarks regarding the rising tension between Ukraine and Russia. Scarborough called it a “terrible moment” for Biden because it would only exacerbate Russian President Vladimir
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Kamala Harris grilled in contentious 'Today' interview addressing Russia, midterm elections
Vice President Kamala Harris faced a tough line of questioning Thursday during a contentious interview on NBC's "Today" addressing potential Russian aggression toward Ukraine, as well as President Biden's suggestion the results of the 2022 midterm elections
New York Post
Jan. 6 House panel asks Ivanka Trump to cooperate with investigation
The House select committee investigating last year’s Capitol riot requested Thursday that Ivanka Trump voluntarily appear before the panel next month. In an eight-page letter to the former first daughter, committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) pointed
Washington Times
Biden’s first-year regulations more costly, time-consuming than Trump’s, Obama’s: analysis
Regulations issued by President Biden during his first year in office will cost $201 billion and add 131 million hours in annual paperwork, far exceeding the first-year outcomes of Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, according to an analysis released
Washington Times
Biden says Harris will be his running mate again in 2024
President Biden said Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris, who is deeply unpopular in polls, will be his running mate again in 2024. “She’s going to be my running mate,” Mr. Biden said in response to a reporter’s question at a White House press conference. He
Fox News
Biden's first year was a year marked by crises
President Joe Biden has now been in office for a full year. It’s been a year of crisis. From coronavirus to crime, there are serious challenges facing our country. The southern border is wide open, and our enemies around the world see weakness as the administration
New York Post
Biden admits Russia ‘will be able to prevail over time’ if it invades Ukraine
President Biden blundered during his White House news conference Wednesday by saying that Russia’s military “will be able to prevail over time” if it launches an invasion of Ukraine — moments after suggesting that a “minor incursion” by Moscow on Kiev’s territory
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National Review
Supreme Court Will Allow Transfer of Trump's Records to January 6 Committee
Former president Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Iowa States Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, October 9, 2021. (Rachel Mummey/Reuters) The Supreme Court will allow the transfer of records from the Trump White House to the January 6 committee probing
Red State
Biden's Polling Remains Underwater, but There's Something Else for Republicans
NBC News dropped a poll today largely focusing on President Joe Biden and his approval numbers, and it’s good news for Republicans. While this poll has him beating the RealClearPolitics average by three points, he’s still underwater with 44 percent approval
Breitbart
Tom Hanks Shills for Biden-Harris Administration in Commercial Touting First Year Accomplishments
Tom Hanks has returned to his roots in comedy by narrating a new commercial touting the alleged accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration in its first year. “We are stronger than we were a year ago today,” Hanks declares in the video, neglecting to
Breitbart
Joe Biden: 'I Have No Idea' Why Voters Think I'm Not Mentally Fit
President Joe Biden shrugged off polls showing voters believed he was not mentally fit, during a press conference at the White House on Wednesday. One reporter asked Biden why only 40 percent of voters in a new Morning Consult survey believe Biden is mentally
Washington Times
Republicans blast Biden for weak rhetoric against Russia
Republican lawmakers are ripping President Biden‘s remarks about a possible Russian incursion into Ukraine as “nothing short of a disaster,” and saying the White House attempt to clean it up is falling flat. Rep. Michael T. McCaul, the top Republican on the
Fox News
Hannity: Biden might be the 'worst president in modern American history'
Sean Hannity excoriated President Biden's "blatant lies" from his press conference Wednesday in the opening monologue of "Hannity." "Our enemies are watching this," Hannity said. "It's scary, it's troubling." BIDEN'S PRESS CONFERENCE GETS PANNED BY CRITICS:
Red State
The Word Is in: Americans Savage Biden's Press Conference and His New Elections Narrative
How did Joe Biden’s press conference on Wednesday go over with Americans? Did people buy the lies that he was pushing or his effort to blame Republicans — yet again — for his failures? Not so much. Polling expert Lee Carter charted the reaction of Democrats,
Fox News
Kayleigh McEnany: Biden gave the 'most delusional press conference I've ever seen'
The "Outnumbered" panel tore into Joe Biden Thursday following Wednesday’s lengthy formal press conference where the president refuted criticisms on his handling of a variety of issues. "I thought that was the most delusional press conference I have ever seen,"
Newsmax
Biden to Newsmax's Rosen: 'No Idea' Why Americans Question Cognitive Fitness
President Joe Biden, during his first press conference in months, pushed aside a question from Newsmax's James Rosen about his mental fitness, commenting that he had "no idea" why Americans say they are concerned. Rosen on Wednesday thanked Biden for the honor
Breitbart
CNN’s Tapper: Reporters Haven’t Liked Trump Questioning Results and Biden Wouldn’t Accept 2022, But I Won’t Compare Biden to Trump
During CNN’s coverage of President Joe Biden’s press conference on Wednesday, host Jake Tapper stated that raising doubt about the legitimacy of election results is something Democrats and reporters have disliked about former President Donald Trump and Biden
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Newsmax
Surpassing His Predecessors, Biden Racks up Regulatory Costs
President Joe Biden has racked up quite the tab in regulatory costs in his first year in office, surpassing both Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, according to a new analysis. According to the American Action Forum (AAF), a conservative policy institute
Fox News
Biden commits to Harris as his 2024 running mate
President Biden suggested he is going to run for reelection in 2024 and that Vice President Kamala Harris would be there with him. "She's going to be my running mate," Biden said during a press conference Wednesday when asked if he could commit to Harris
New York Post
House GOP slams Biden Ukraine ‘weakness’ on inauguration anniversary
House Republicans tore into President Biden’s mixed messaging on the Ukraine crisis Thursday, describing it as the latest foreign policy fumble during his first year in office. Biden suggested during a White House news conference Wednesday that the Western
Fox News
White House touts 'key wins' of Biden's first year in office, says he had 'most impactful' legislative agenda
The White House is touting the progress made during the first year of the Biden presidency, with officials saying President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris moved "quickly" to deliver results for families across the nation on everything from COVID vaccines
New York Post
Polls show Biden sinking after first year in office
Two polls released to mark the anniversary of President Biden’s inauguration Thursday show Americans give him poor marks for his handling of the economy, the COVID-19 pandemic, relations with Russia and overall competence — with one survey finding fewer than
Newsmax
Biden Approval Hits New Low at One Year Mark: AP-NORC Poll
President Joe Biden ends his first year in the White House with a clear majority of Americans for the first time disapproving of his handling of the presidency in the face of an unrelenting pandemic and roaring inflation, according to a new poll from The Associated
Fox News
Biden's comment on possibly 'illegitimate' 2022 election was 'shocking,' 'irresponsible,' GOP senators say
Republican senators say they're startled over "irresponsible" comments by President Biden Wednesday refusing to affirm that the 2022 midterm elections will be legitimate if Democrats can't pass their major election bills. "It's unfortunate," Sen. Rob Portman,
Conservative Daily News
VP Harris Gets Testy After NBC Anchor Says It’s ‘Astonishing’ Biden’s Doubting US Elections
Vice President Kamala Harris sparred with “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie Thursday morning when asked about President Biden casting doubt on the legitimacy of the 2022 midterm elections. “[It is] astonishing to hear a president question whether our elections
Fox News
Biden's press conference gets panned by critics: 'Total disaster'
President Biden spent most of 2021 avoiding press conferences, but he held one on Wednesday, which was panned as being a "total disaster." The White House had high hopes for Biden's press conference on Wednesday — hoping to paint the administration as a less-cloistered
Washington Times
Jan. 6 committee seeks cooperation from Ivanka Trump
The House Jan. 6 Committee on Thursday sent a letter to Ivanka Trump seeking her voluntary cooperation in the probe of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. The panel said Ms. Trump, the daughter of former President Donald Trump and a top adviser in his White House,
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Fox News
Biden downplays Fox News' strong ratings while admitting 'I'm no expert in any of this'
President Biden opined on cable news ratings during his press conference highlighting his first year in office, while acknowledging he wasn't certain if what he was saying was true. Towards the end of his marathon press conference on Wednesday, Biden was asked
Fox News
NY Times: Most independent voters don’t care about COVID-19, Biden should ‘pull a Trump’ to raise approval
The New York Times suggests President Biden should take a note out of his predecessor’s playbook and loosen up on coronavirus restrictions to appeal to voters, based on a new focus group. The study made up of 14 independent voters revealed that most participants
Newsmax
Supreme Court Asked to Hear Confederate Statue Case
Two Richmond residents living near the site where a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee stood for more than a century have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling by the Supreme Court of Virginia that let state officials remove the towering monument. In
Breitbart
Biden Claims Country Moving in the Right Direction, 65% Disagree
President Joe Biden claimed the country was moving in the right direction in a press conference on Wednesday at the White House. “What is the trajectory of the country? Is it moving in the right direction now?” he asked. “I don’t know how we can say it’s not.” Sixty-five
Fox News
Biden’s first year: Kamala Harris hit by staff exodus and controversies
In her first year in office, Vice President Kamala Harris has seen a number of high-profile staff departures – as well as sliding approval numbers and reports of frustration and discontent. Harris was hit by a rocky first year, with particular questions
Fox News
Supreme Court deals another setback to abortion providers in latest decision on Texas heartbeat law
The Supreme Court rejected a request to remand Texas' six-week abortion law back a federal district court Thursday, marking another setback for advocates who have been fighting to strike down the controversial measure. Justices Sotomayor, Kagan and Breyer
Fox News
Harris says White House will lean on previous executive order on election laws after bills failed in Senate
Vice President Harris said on Thursday that the White House will be leaning on the previous voting law executive orders after the Democrats’ election overhaul bills failed in the Senate. Harris said that the Biden administration was "not giving up" on passing
Fox News
Biden, Dems' disastrous first year – Americans suffering and they want change
PROGRAMMING ALERT: Watch Rep. Elise Stefanik discuss this topic and more on "Fox & Friends" on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 8 a.m. ET Thursday marks a full year of unified Democrat Party control of Washington, and it is difficult to imagine how President Biden,
National Review
Harris Dodges on Whether Biden Cast Doubt on Election Legitimacy
Vice President Harris waits to deliver virtual remarks from the White House in Washington, D.C., January 17, 2022. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday dodged a question from Today Show host Samantha Guthrie on whether President
Washington Times
European leaders rush to clean up Biden remarks on ‘minor’ Russian moves against Ukraine
European allies Thursday joined White House staff in rushing to contradict President Biden‘s assertions that the West may not respond to a “minor incursion” by Russia into Ukraine and that there were divisions among the NATO allies over how to respond to the
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National Review
Jen Psaki Will Appear on Fox News, Thursday Interview
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., January 18, 2022. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Following President Biden’s first press conference in nearly three months Wednesday, White House Press Secretary
Breitbart
Poll: Majority of Americans Say America on the ‘Wrong Track’ One Year into Biden’s Presidency
Most Americans believe America is on the “wrong track” one year into Joe Biden’s presidency, an Economist/YouGov survey released this week found. The survey found 64 percent indicating the country is headed off on the “wrong track” one year into Biden’s presidency,
Fox News
Democratic House leader Clyburn 'absolutely concerned' 2022 midterm elections won't be legitimate
House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., said Thursday he was "absolutely concerned" about the legitimacy of the 2022 midterm elections on the heels of President Biden’s controversial remarks Wednesday. "Are you concerned, that without these voting rights
National Review
President Biden Casts Doubt on Election Legitimacy: The Media's Muted Reaction
President Joe Biden holds a formal news conference in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, D.C., January 19, 2022. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) In 2016, Donald Trump argued that the presidential election was being rigged against him, even going so
Fox News
Biden predicts Putin will advance into Ukraine: 'He has to do something'
President Biden said Wednesday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin will advance into Ukraine, but he also tried to address Russia's main complaint, indicating that Ukraine would not join NATO in the near future. "I'm not so sure he has, he's
Washington Times
Biden approval hits new low at one-year mark: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Biden ends his first year in the White House with a clear majority of Americans for the first time disapproving of his handling of the presidency in the face of an unrelenting pandemic and roaring inflation, according to a new poll
Fox News
Sen. Durbin says he'd like to ask Biden 'what he was thinking' on Putin remarks
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin, a close ally of President Biden, questioned the commander-in-chief's rhetoric, saying that he couldn't understand Biden's recent comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin's hostility toward Ukraine. Biden told reporters
New York Post
Trump says he has ‘very good relationship’ with DeSantis amid rumors of feud
Former President Trump dismissed rumors of a feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is seen as a potential contender to become Republican’s 2024 presidential nominee, telling reporters on Wednesday that he has “ a very good relationship” with the Florida
Fox News
Tucker: No one is listening to Joe Biden anymore
This is a rush transcript of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" on January 19, 2022. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. TUCKER CARLSON, FOX NEWS CHANNEL HOST: Good evening and welcome to TUCKER CARLSON TONIGHT. Joe Biden shuffled forth from
Breitbart
Poll: Joe Biden’s Approval Craters to New Low at One Year Mark
A one year anniversary in a new job is usually a cause for celebration. Not for President Joe Biden. He ends his first year in the White House with a clear majority of Americans underwhelmed by his handling of the presidency in the face of an unrelenting pandemic,
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Fox News
Biden appears to lose his cool after reporter's question on divisiveness: 'Go back and read what I said'
President Biden appeared to lose his composure during a press conference Wednesday when asked by a reporter about his comments comparing those who opposed his voting reform agenda to reviled figures in American history. "You campaigned, and you ran on a return
Newsmax
Supreme Court Won't Speed Challenge to Texas Abortion Law
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to speed up the ongoing court case over the state's ban on most abortions in Texas. Over dissents from the three liberal justices, the court declined to order a federal appeals court to return the case to a federal judge
New York Post
Biden says he would keep Kamala Harris as running mate if he seeks reelection
President Biden on Wednesday pledged to keep Vice President Kamala Harris as his running mate if he seeks a second term in 2024. Harris recently claimed she and the 79-year-old president have not even discussed a possible re-election bid, but Biden said at
Washington Examiner
As educators voice opposition to vaccine, testing mandate, court challenge nears ruling
There is no vaccine requirement for teachers, attorneys representing Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in court Wednesday. The mandate is for COVID-19 testing. That argument was made as the Illinois State Board of Education separately heard public comments about a proposed
New York Post
Harris doubles down on Biden’s doubt about legitimacy of 2022 elections
Vice President Kamala Harris doubled down Thursday on ​President Biden’s eyebrow-raising comments questioning the legitimacy of the 2022 midterm elections if Democrats are unable to pass voting rights measures in Congress. ​ In an interview on NBC’s “Today,”
Washington Times
Biden warns midterm elections could ‘easily be illegitimate’ if partisan voting bills fail
President Biden on Wednesday said that the upcoming midterm elections could “easily be illegitimate” if Democrats fail to pass a partisan legislation rewrite of the nation’s voting laws. Mr. Biden said the integrity of the election would come down to how successful
Fox News
Five things to celebrate from Biden's first year
Thursday marks one year since Joe Biden took the oath of office. One year later, a recent letter to the editor asked why a daily reader of The Washington Post did not know the good news about President Biden’s first year in office. Here’s the good news for
Fox News
Biden suggests Trump is working to 'intimidate' the 'entire' Republican Party
President Biden, without mentioning his name, suggested former President Trump is working to "intimidate" the "entire" Republican Party, saying GOP members of Congress are "unwilling" to take certain votes that are "contrary" to the Trump agenda out of fear
National Review
Georgia Secretary of State Takes Biden to Task for Casting Doubt on Election Legitimacy
Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger expressed his dismay with President Joe Biden’s recent rhetoric surrounding the 2022 midterms and election integrity more generally in an interview with National Review on Thursday. “Between his speech last week
Fox News
Trump denies Biden suggestion he is working to 'intimidate' GOP: 'The party loves me and I love the party'
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump denied President Biden’s suggestion that he is working to "intimidate" members of the GOP, telling Fox News that the Republican Party "loves" him, and that the feeling is mutual. During Biden’s press conference Wednesday,
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Breitbart
Cotton: Biden ‘Emboldened’ Putin with Afghanistan, and Now Is Green-Lighting Him to Invade
On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Ingraham Angle,” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) said that President Joe Biden’s botched handling of Afghanistan, “emboldened Vladimir Putin to prepare for an invasion of Ukraine” and that Biden “basically green-lighted
Breitbart
VP Harris Dances Around Saying Biden Thinks Midterms Won’t Be Legitimate — ‘Let’s Not Conflate Issues’
During a Thursday interview on NBC’s “Today,” Vice President Kamala Harris dodged saying whether or not President Joe Biden cast doubt on the legitimacy of the 2022 midterm elections depending on the passage of voting rights legislation. Host Savannah Guthrie
Fox News
Biden clarifies Ukraine comment that caused uproar: Russian troops crossing border would be 'invasion'
President Biden took time at the beginning of a meeting with his infrastructure task force Thursday to walk back comments he made about Russia at his Wednesday press conference. Before getting into the scheduled order of business, the president addressed
Town Hall
Chaos and Carnage: The Biden Administration Turns One
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. The Joe Biden who swore his oath of office on the west front of the United States Capitol one year ago on January 20, 2021, is not the Joe Biden
New York Post
Biden lashes out at reporter’s ‘stupid question’ after Ukraine gaffe
President Biden lashed out Thursday at a reporter for what he called a “stupid question” about Russia potentially invading Ukraine — as the White House scrambled to clean up Biden’s Wednesday gaffe that Russia may face less blowback for a “minor incursion.” As
Breitbart
Joe Biden: ‘Yes’ Kamala Harris Will Be My Running Mate in 2024
President Joe Biden on Wednesday reaffirmed he would run for president again in 2024 with Vice President Kamala Harris as his running mate. The president was asked during a press conference at the White House if he was pleased with Harris and whether he would
Red State
Joe Manchin Masterfully Trolls Joe Biden Before Press Conference Is Even Over
President Joe Biden gave what was officially billed as a “press conference” at the White House earlier today where numerous whoppers were told, many concerning statements were made, and laughable claims about “overperforming expectations” were uttered. But
Breitbart
Mark Levin: Joe Biden Is the ‘James Buchanan of Our Times’
Wednesday on FNC’s “Hannity,” conservative talker Mark Levin reacted to the press conference given by President Joe Biden earlier in the day marking his first year in office. Levin gave Biden very low marks and compared him to two of his predecessors, former
Washington Times
Fact check: Biden puffs up claims of virus, job gains in press conference
In a self-appraisal that didn’t always fit with the facts, President Joe Biden on Wednesday made the dubious assertion that he’s outperformed all expectations on the pandemic in his first year and inflated his contribution to COVID-era economic growth. A look
Breitbart
Establishment Media Give Biden Negative Press Conference Reviews
The establishment media handed President Joe Biden negative reviews after his press conference Wednesday, the sixth reported solo presser of his presidency. As the oftentimes Democrat-allied media have tried to protect the president from his gaffes, miscues,
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Fox News
Rep. Stefanik claps back after Biden questions what GOP 'is for': Republicans are 'for the Constitution'
Republican Conference chair Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., hit back at President Biden on "Fox & Friends," providing an answer to his question during Wednesday night’s news conference where he asked, "What are Republicans for?" "Let me tell you what we are for,"
Fox News
Liberal media members heap praise on Biden following first solo press conference in months: 'Quite the change'
President Biden was met with heaping praise from members of the liberal media Wednesday following a rare White House press conference that lasted nearly two hours. Although Biden took heat for remarks suggesting Russia could get away with a "minor incursion"
Breitbart
CNN’s Dana Bash: ‘Jarring to Hear’ Biden Say 2022 Election Might Not Be Legitimate
CNN anchor Dana Bash said Wednesday on “Anderson Cooper 360” that it was “jarring” to hear President Joe Biden suggest that the 2022 midterms might not be legitimate. During his press conference, when asked if the 2024 midterms will be legitimate, Biden said,
Breitbart
27 State Attorneys General Ask OSHA to Withdraw Vaccine Mandate
Attorneys general in 27 states sent a letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on Wednesday, asking the agency to withdraw its coronavirus vaccine mandate for large employers. Kentucky Attorney General Cameron, who led the effort,
Fox News
NBC's Yamiche Alcindor gushes over Biden press conference with 'propagandistic' tweets
NBC News correspondent Yamiche Alcindor appeared enamored by President Biden's performance at his first press conference of 2022. Biden made plenty of headlines on Wednesday from his "minor incursion" remark regarding Russia's potential military action against
Breitbart
Republican Senators Slam Biden's 'Green Light' to Putin
Republican senators blasted President Joe Biden after a press conference on Wednesday where he suggested the U.S. and European allies would do little if Russia conducted a “minor incursion” into Ukraine. Asked about whether there was U.S. and European unity
Washington Times
Ukrainian president pushes back on Biden downplaying potential Russian invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushed back Thursday against President Biden’s comments downplaying a potential Russian invasion into his country as a “minor incursion.” In a tweet, Mr. Zelenskyy reminded his U.S. counterpart that even minor incursions
Fox News
Biden's answers were ‘foggy’ at times, like Reagan at end of presidency, CNN’s Van Jones says
President Biden gave some "foggy" and "meandering" answers during his marathon press conference Wednesday and--at times-- resembled former President Reagan at the end of his presidency, CNN’s Van Jones said. Jones addressed Biden’s response to a reporter’s
Newsmax
WH Clarifies Biden's Remarks on Response if Russia Invades Ukraine
After President Joe Biden suggested there could be a lower cost for a ''minor incursion'' by Russia in Ukraine — as opposed to a full-scale invasion — the White House press office issued a statement to clarify his remarks Wednesday night. White House press
Newsmax
Hungarian Minister to Newsmax: Blinken, Lavrov Talks on Ukraine Must Succeed
Hungarians are "crossing our fingers" for the talks between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Geneva to reach a diplomatic solution on the matter of Ukraine, because "when there is an east-west conflict, we central
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Newsmax
Analysis: Dems Say Biden Must Tighten Focus on Economy, Pandemic
With his party splintered and Democrats across the coalition that elected him in 2020 unhappy, President Joe Biden has just a few months to try to chart a path out of the malaise or risk getting swamped in the looming midterm elections in which Republicans
Chicago Tribune
Jan. 6 committee requests interview with Ivanka Trump
The committee says it wants to discuss what Ivanka Trump knew about her father’s efforts to pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence to reject the 2020 election results — including a telephone call they say she witnessed — as well as concerns she may have heard
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FILIBUSTER, VOTING, DEMOCRATS, VOTE
New York Post
GOP blocks voting bill by using filibuster Dems were trying to amend
Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights groups argued is vital for protecting democracy was blocked Wednesday by a Republican filibuster, a setback for President Joe Biden and his party after a raw, emotional debate. Democrats were poised to immediately
Vox
The Senate filibuster vote dooms much of Democrats’ agenda
The Senate on Wednesday voted 48-52 against changing the chamber’s filibuster rules, dooming much of Democrats’ agenda for the near term. Democrats were ultimately split on the rules vote, with two opposing the change, and 48 in favor of it. Sens. Joe Manchin
Washington Times
Manchin calls out Democrats for ‘misleading’ the American people about the filibuster
Sen. Joe Manchin III lambasted fellow Democrats on Wednesday for “misleading the American people” about the filibuster as they try to clear the way for President Biden’s political agenda. Mr. Manchin, West Virginia Democrat, said members of his party had purposefully
The Atlantic
Democrats Moved the Filibuster Overton Window
Democrats and civil-rights advocates were devastated when Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema blocked a change in Senate rules last night and allowed a Republican filibuster to kill crucial voting-rights legislation. But for activists, the long battle over voter
Red State
BREAKING: Schumer Suffers Crushing Defeat on Filibuster, as Manchin and Sinema Stand Firm
I’m not sure what Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) thought he was going to get by pushing a vote on the Democratic effort to federalize elections (which they call ‘voting rights’) and on the filibuster. Schumer knew that he was likely to get a “no”
ABC
Senate fails to end debate on voting rights legislation ahead of filibuster vote
The Senate has failed to end debate on voting rights legislation -- a move that would have required 60 votes to move toward final passage. The vote was 49-51. After another round of remarks on the Senate floor, there will be a second vote to change the Senate
Newsmax
GOP Senators Send Fruit Basket to Schumer for Forcing Filibuster Vote
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., plans to force debate and votes on breaking the filibuster late Wednesday night, and the move has earned his office a fruit basket from Senate Republicans. The National Republican Senatorial Committee sent the
CNN
DeSantis' proposed election police force alarms voting rights advocates By Steve Contorno and Fredreka Schouten Florida could become the first state in the country with a dedicated police force to inv
(CNN) Florida could become the first state in the country with a dedicated police force to investigate election fraud under a proposal that has become a top priority of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The proposal has concerned voting rights advocates, local
Fox News
Republicans block Dems' election bills, setting up filibuster 'nuclear option' showdown
Senate Republicans Wednesday filibustered Democrat-backed election legislation, denying it the 60 votes it needed to advance and setting up a potential "nuclear option" gambit by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to use a party-line vote to lower the filibuster
Huffington Post
Inertia, Rabid Opposition And A Broken System Doomed Democrats’ Democracy Legislation
The modest alterations Democrats proposed to the United States’ ailing democracy finally died in the Senate late Wednesday night, when one of the nation’s most anti-democratic institutions failed to alter an anti-democratic rule. Senate Republicans once again
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Breitbart
Senate Republicans Block Democrat 'Voting Rights' Bills
Senate Republicans blocked consideration of two “voting rights” bills on Wednesday night, setting the stage for Democrats to try remove the legislative filibuster. The Senate voted 49-51 not to invoke cloture on the motion to concur in the House amendment
New York Times
Voting Rights Bill Dead, Filibuster Alive
To the Editor: Re “After Fiery Debate, Voting Bill Dies in the Senate” (front page, Jan. 20): “I just don’t know how you break a rule to make a rule,” Senator Joe Manchin said on Tuesday, expressing reluctance to kill the filibuster and pass the voting rights
Conservative Daily News
WHEW! Senate Caps History-Making Day By Rejecting Filibuster Change
The Senate late Thursday rejected a Democratic effort to alter the filibuster in order to pass their long-sought voting bills over unanimous Republican opposition, capping one of the most consequential days in the history of the chamber. The change, had it
NPR
Schumer insists failed votes on elections and filibuster were the right thing to do
Schumer insists failed votes on elections and filibuster were the right thing to do Enlarge this image toggle caption Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY,
National Review
Chuck Schumer Filibuster Vote Shows Democrats Radical Agenda
By forcing a vote on the nuclear option, Schumer makes it clear that Democrats are two seats away from implementing a radical agenda on many issues. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE W hat did Chuck Schumer’s failed attack on the filibuster accomplish? When the Senate
New Republic
Hope and Despair on Capitol Hill as Democrats’ Voting Reforms Die by Republican Filibuster (and Manchinema)
Democrats’ hopes of passing federal legislation to counter a raft of measures restricting voting rights introduced in Republican-controlled states were dashed against the familiar rocks of Senate procedure on Wednesday. Unable to muster sufficient Republican
Town Hall
Biden: It’s Not Who Can Vote, But Who Gets to Count the Vote
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Editor's Note: This column was co-authored by Lori Roman. It is a shocking statement that could easily be attributed to a third world dictator.
The Atlantic
Why Biden Had No Other Choice on Voting Rights
On the eve of the January 6 insurrection, the twin special-election victories by Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff of Georgia gave Democrats the Senate majority they desperately wanted, and simultaneously burdened incoming President Joe Biden with something far
Washington Times
Biden’s voting bills defeated by GOP, setting up doomed vote on filibuster change
President Biden’s push to rewrite the nation’s voting laws went down to defeat on Wednesday at the hands of a GOP filibuster, leaving Democrats pledging to hold a doomed vote to change the 60-vote threshold. In a 51-49 vote, the Freedom to Vote Act and the
New York Times
After a day of debate, the voting rights bill is blocked in the Senate.
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats made an impassioned case on Wednesday for legislation to counter an onslaught of new voting restrictions around the country, but they failed to overcome a Republican blockade or unite their own members behind a change in filibuster
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Newsmax
Manchin on Filibuster Change: I Can't Support This 'Perilous Course'
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia warned his fellow Democrats against changing the filibuster rules while lamenting the state of the Senate. According to The Hill, Manchin went through a long list of reasons he supports the 60-vote threshold for most major
Huffington Post
Bernie Sanders Blasts Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema For 'Undermining' Joe Biden
“It’s not just this vote. These are people who I think have undermined the president of the United States,” Sanders said. Advertisement “They have forced us to have five months of discussions that have gone absolutely nowhere. I think it’s up to the people
Newsmax
Voting Bill Blocked by GOP Filibuster, Dems Try Rules Change
Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights groups argued is vital for protecting democracy was blocked Wednesday by a Republican filibuster, a setback for President Joe Biden and his party after a raw, emotional debate. Democrats were poised to immediately
CNN
Voting rights fight shifts back to statehouses as Senate Democrats fail to advance national protections
(CNN) Just weeks from the first primaries of the 2022 midterm elections, the fight over voting rights is unfolding again at the state level -- with Republicans in several swing states proposing new measures that would make it harder to vote. Seizing on former
Red State
HOT TAKES: Hillary Clinton and Others on Left Melt Down Over Losing Filibuster Vote
As we reported last night, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s effort to pass their effort to federalize elections and do in the filibuster went down in flames. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) joined the Republicans in voting against
Breitbart
Exclusive — Rep. Michael Waltz: 'Voting Rights' Bill Is 'End-Run' Around Elections
Democrats seek to do an “end-run” around elections with legislation marketed by left-wing news media as “voting rights” bills, Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) said on Wednesday’s edition of the Breitbart News Daily podcast with special guest host Jerome Hudson. The
Washington Times
Clinton-era official says Dems should give Sinema ‘the backs of their hands’ over filibuster vote
A former Clinton-era secretary of labor said on Thursday that Sen. Kyrsten Sinema should be assaulted for refusing to gut the filibuster. Robert Reich, a far-left economist who served as labor secretary from 1993 to 1997, took to social media shortly after
Red State
Former Labor Sec Robert Reich Says Dem Senators Should Have Physically Attacked Sinema
The target that Democrats have painted on the backs of both Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) has put them both at risk. They’ve both been harassed and put in danger because of this effort, yet the Democrats don’t seem to care. Even this
Washington Times
Two Senate Democrats join with GOP to hand Biden bipartisan defeat on remaking filibuster
Two Senate Democrats joined with all 50 Republicans to hand President Biden a resounding defeat on his push to change the filibuster and pass a partisan rewrite of the nation’s voting laws. In a 52-48 vote, lawmakers rejected a proposal by Senate Majority
Fox News
Ex-Labor Secretary Reich says Democrats should assault Sinema over filibuster stance in deleted tweet
Former Democratic Labor Secretary Robert Reich became the latest figure on the left to viciously attack Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., over her filibuster stance, suggesting Senate Democrats should assault her for it. "Tonight, Republican senators lined up
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Breitbart
Senate Blocks Chuck Schumer’s Gambit to Break Filibuster
The Senate blocked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) late-night gambit to nuke the filibuster and pass two “voter bills.” The Senate voted on Schumer’s motion to overrule the legislative filibuster; the motion failed 48-52. Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV)
Fox News
Sinema and Manchin spurn Schumer, vote against nuking filibuster
Democrat Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema bucked President Biden and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Wednesday by voting against an effort to change the Senate's filibuster threshold from 60 votes to 51. Schumer, D-N.Y., forced a vote on whether to change
Fox News
Manchin, Sinema back filibuster, derailing Democrats' 'nuclear option' push for election bills
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day … Manchin, Sinema back filibuster, derailing Democrats' 'nuclear option' push for election bills Democrats' attempt to use a "nuclear option" to get around the
Fox News
Rep. Good to introduce election legislation making it 'easy to vote and hard to cheat'
Rep. Bob Good, R.-Va., told Fox News in an exclusive interview he will introduce election reform legislation Thursday designed to make it "easy to vote, and hard to cheat." Good, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, told Fox News that protecting
National Review
Senate Democrats Fail to Pass 'Voting Rights' Legislation
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference following a Senate Democrats weekly policy lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., January 11, 2022. (Sarah Silbiger/Reuters) Senate Democrats on Wednesday evening failed to
Fox News
Biden, Schumer respond to major setback after filibuster vote fails in Senate
President Biden and Sen. Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader, took to Twitter late Wednesday to express their disappointment after the Senate failed to pass two major election bills—which was all but certain. Biden said he was "profoundly disappointed"
Fox News
Manchin accuses fellow Dems of taking 'easy way out' with filibuster nuclear option vote
Sen. Joe Manchin Wednesday took on members of his own party to argue for the preservation of the chamber's 60-vote filibuster, accusing his fellow Democrats of taking the "easy way out" rather than trying to come to a compromise "Allowing one party to exert
Chicago Tribune
Voting bill collapses in Senate after Democrats fall short in attempt to change filibuster rules
Despite a day of piercing debate and speeches that often carried echoes of an earlier era when the Senate filibuster was deployed by opponents of civil rights legislation, Democrats could not persuade holdout senators Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Joe Manchin
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GEORGIA, ELECTION, TRUMP, JURY
The Intercept
Republicans, Motivated by Spite, Wage War Against Each Other in Georgia Governor’s Race
Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue is suing his top rival in the Republican primary for Georgia’s governor’s race, and incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp hit right back. Perdue, who announced his run last year with former President Donald Trump’s endorsement, accused Kemp
Red State
Trump Issues Statement After a DA in Georgia Requests Grand Jury in Criminal Probe Against Him
District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia, Fani Willis, is requesting the formation of a grand jury to assist in an investigation into former President Trump’s phone call with Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, allegedly asking him to find
CNBC
Atlanta DA seeks special grand jury in Trump election interference probe
The top prosecutor in Atlanta asked a judge Thursday to impanel a special grand jury to investigate efforts by then-President Donald Trump to sway the outcome of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia after results showed President Joe Biden won that state. Fulton
New York Post
Georgia DA asks for special grand jury in election probe
ATLANTA — The Georgia prosecutor looking into possible attempts to interfere in the 2020 general election by former President Donald Trump and others has asked for a special grand jury to aid the investigation. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on
Huffington Post
Georgia DA Asks For Special Grand Jury To Investigate Trump Election Interference
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutor looking into possible attempts to interfere in the 2020 general election by former President Donald Trump and others has asked for a special grand jury to aid the investigation. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis
Newsmax
Georgia DA Asks for Special Grand Jury to Aid in Election Probe
Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis, who has been investigating possible attempts to interfere in the 2020 general election by former President Donald Trump, is now requesting a special grand jury to help in the probe. Willis made her request
New York Times
Atlanta D.A. Requests Special Grand Jury in Trump Election Inquiry
A district attorney in Atlanta on Thursday asked a judge to convene a special grand jury to help investigate former President Donald J. Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. The request from the district attorney in Fulton County,
Fox News
Georgia GOP gubernatorial clash: Perdue proposes election law enforcement unit
EXCLUSIVE: Former GOP Sen. David Perdue of Georgia, who is primary challenging Republican Gov. Brian Kemp in this year's election, is rolling out a plan to create an Election Law Enforcement Division in the Peach State. "What happened in 2020 should never
CNN
Fulton County DA requests special grand jury to probe Trump's election interference
(CNN) A district attorney in Georgia investigating former President Donald Trump's effort to overturn election results in the state is requesting a special grand jury in an effort to gather information relevant to the probe, according to a letter sent to the
Newsmax
Trump: My Call With Georgia Secretary of State 'Was Perfect'
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday afternoon insisted he "didn’t say anything wrong" during an early 2021 phone call with Georgia's secretary of state concerning possible voter fraud. Earlier Thursday, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis requested
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NPR
District attorney in Georgia asks for a special grand jury for Trump election probe
District attorney in Georgia asks for a special grand jury for Trump election probe Enlarge this image toggle caption Ben Gray/AP Ben Gray/AP The Georgia district attorney investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others attempted to interfere
Huffington Post
Trump Says His Georgia Election Coercion Was ‘Even More’ Perfect Than His Ukraine Extortion
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, pictured in May 2021, has formally requested a grand jury to help investigate Donald Trump's election meddling in Georgia. Linda So via Reuters Former President Donald Trump is under criminal investigation in Georgia
Chicago Tribune
Georgia prosecutor investigating possible election interference by Trump asks for grand jury
Willis has declined to speak about the specifics of her investigation, but in an interview with The Associated Press earlier this month she confirmed that its scope includes — but is not limited to — a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary
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NCAA, POLICY, TRANSGENDER, PARTICIPATION
NY Daily News
NCAA updates participation policy to be more trans-inclusive, changes guidelines to ‘sport-by-sport approach’
The new policy aligns with new guidelines recently announced by the U.S. and the International Olympic Committees, which call for participation of transgender student-athletes to be determined by the policy for the national governing body of that sport. Such
Fox News
NCAA 'isn’t protecting women' amid transgender participation policy, female athlete says
A female athlete is fighting back against the NCAA’S decision to update its transgender participation policy. Chelsea Mitchell, a college athlete who as a high school student sued several Connecticut districts, and the state's athletic conference, to stop
Huffington Post
NCAA Adopts Sudden New Policy For Transgender Athletes
The NCAA has adopted a sport-by-sport approach for transgender athletes, bringing the organization in line with the U.S. and International Olympic Committees. Under the new guidelines, approved by the NCAA Board of Governors on Wednesday, transgender participation
Washington Times
NCAA Board of Governors accused of passing the buck with new transgender-athlete policy
The NCAA Board of Governors voted Wednesday to adopt a sport-by-sport approach to transgender athletes, prompting an outcry from critics who accused the collegiate authority of punting on the hotly contested issue of fairness and inclusion in women’s sports. The
Newsmax
NCAA Adopts New Policy for Transgender Athletes
The NCAA Board of Governors on Wednesday approved new guidelines regarding transgender athletes. The governors voted to adopt a sport-by-sport approach for transgender athletes, bringing the organization in line with the U.S. and International Olympic Committees. The
Breitbart
NCAA Overhauls Policy on Trans Athletes After UPenn Swimmer Dominates Women’s Competition
The NCAA Board of Governors has announced changes to its transgender athlete policy due to the controversy over trans UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas. NCAA President Mark Emmert claimed that the new policy “provides consistency and further strengthens the relationship
Red State
NCAA Makes Major Announcement About Transgender Athlete Policy
Lia Thomas. The “transgender” college swimmer who rocked women’s swimming, Has the NCAA finally blinked and caved in to the growing outrage from rational people all over America? Maybe. Thomas’s emergence in — and complete domination of — the pool put the
National Review
Transgender Athlete Participation: NCAA Updates Guidelines
An NCAA logo flag at the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field. Jun 11, 2021, Eugene, Oregon. (Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters) The National Collegiate Athletic Association announced on Wednesday that it has updated its transgender participation
Newsmax
NCAA Took 'Cowardly' Route With Transgender Policy: Pro-Family Group President
The "cowardly" NCAA chose to outsource its decision-making regarding transgendered athletes rather than choosing to do the right thing for women, the American Principles Project president said Thursday. APP President Terry Schilling released a statement one
Fox News
Caitlyn Jenner says NCAA transgender participation policy a symptom of a 'woke world gone wild'
Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner condemned the NCAA's decision to allow the participation of biological males in women's sports Thursday, accusing the organization of "kicking the can down the road" to appease University of Pennsylvania transgender swimmer
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Fox News
NCAA transgender participation policy 'is a colossal act of cowardice,' women's groups say
Women’s groups slammed the NCAA’s decision to update its transgender participation policy, accusing the organization of "passing the buck" when it said the policy will be determined on a sport-by-sport basis. The NCAA policy starts with the 2022 winter championship
Fox News
NCAA changes transgender athlete participation policy, amid calls for reevaluation
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has changed its policy regarding transgender athletes, it announced Wednesday. The new approach to allowing transgender athletes will follow a sport-by-sport model similarly adopted by the U.S. and international
Fox News
Penn, Ivy League vow support for transgender athletes following NCAA's policy update
Penn Athletics and the Ivy League vowed support for transgender athletes following the NCAA updating its transgender participation policy. The updated policy announcement came as Lia Thomas emerged as a top swimmer in Division I. The rule came into the spotlight
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BIDEN, ELECTION, PSAKI, TRUMP
New York Post
Jen Psaki admits midterm vote will be legitimate even without election reform bills
White House press secretary Jen Psaki finally acknowledged Thursday that the outcome of November’s midterm election would be on the up and up, even if sweeping election reform measures pushed by Democrats do not pass Congress before then. “If there are no
CNN
Trump's biggest obstacle to returning to the national stage isn't political, it's legal
Consider what happened just on Wednesday: 1) In a court filing, New York Attorney General Letitia James said that her investigation into the Trump Organization has turned up a number of "misleading statements and omissions" in tax disclosures and financial
Breitbart
White House Cleans Up Again After Joe Biden Questions 2022 Election
The White House spent Thursday morning trying to clean up comments President Joe Biden made questioning the legitimacy of the 2022 midterms. “Lets be clear: The president was not casting doubt on the legitimacy of the 2022 election,” White House press secretary
Huffington Post
Jan. 6 Committee Asks Ivanka Trump To Cooperate In Investigation
The House panel investigating last year’s Capitol riot asked former President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump, who at the time was a White House senior adviser, to provide information for their inquiry. In a letter to Ivanka Trump on Thursday, the committee
Fox News
Hemmer, Perino press Psaki on removing COVID restrictions, Biden's handling on crime
Co-hosts Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer pressed White House press secretary Jen Psaki Thursday during a wide-ranging interview on "America’s Newsroom," where she was asked about the possibility of loosening COVID restrictions and how President Biden plans to tackle
CNN
Did Joe Biden really say that the 2022 election could be 'illegitimate'?
(CNN) At Wednesday's press conference , President Joe Biden was asked a simple question. It was this: "Speaking of voting rights legislation, if this isn't passed, do you still believe the upcoming election will be fairly conducted and its results will be legitimate?" The
New York Post
Psaki makes Fox News appearance to clean up after Biden presser disaster
White House press secretary Jen Psaki made a rare appearance on Fox News Thursday morning to attempt to clean up after President Biden one day after his first solo press conference of 2022. The president caused widespread outrage at Wednesday’s news conference
CNN
Opinion: Trump documents allegedly claimed his apartment was nearly three times larger than it is
(CNN) Before he became president of the United States and starting espousing lies about the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump was a kind of business illusionist whose stock-in-trade allegedly included shifting claims of wealth based on his real estate
New York Post
Jen Psaki says she can’t predict easing of COVID rules in US after cases peak in UK
Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday she couldn’t predict when the Biden administration would begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions after Prime Minister
Fox News
More Biden press conference cleanup: Psaki insists he wasn't casting doubt on 2022 election legitimacy
White House press secretary Jen Psaki tweeted a clarification of President Biden's answer to a question from Wednesday's press conference about whether he believes the 2022 midterm elections will be fair and their results legitimate. Biden began his answer
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Fox News
Americans not hungering for Biden-Trump 2024 presidential election rematch: poll
It appears that most Americans are not hoping to see a President Biden versus former President Donald Trump rematch in the 2024 election. Only 29% of Americans questioned in an AP/NORC national survey conducted over the past week say they want Biden to seek
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FBI, HOME, CUELLAR, REP
Fox News
FBI agents spotted outside home of Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar
FBI agents could be seen outside the Texas home of Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) Wednesday conducting unknown law enforcement activity. "The FBI was present in the vicinity of Windridge Drive and Estate Drive in Laredo conducting court-authorized law enforcement
CNN
FBI says it's conducting a 'court-authorized' search of Rep. Henry Cuellar's Texas home
(CNN) The Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Wednesday evening that it is doing a "court-authorized" search of the Texas home of Rep. Henry Cuellar. "The FBI was present in the vicinity of Windridge Drive and Estate Drive in Laredo conducting
Breitbart
FBI Search Home of Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents searched the home of Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) in Laredo, Texas, on Wednesday, according to local reports. The Monitor reports: The FBI is conducting what it described as “court-authorized” law enforcement activity
Huffington Post
FBI Confirm Search Near Texas Home Of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar
Federal agents search the home of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar in Laredo, Texas, on Jan. 19, 2022. Valarie Gonzalez/The Monitor via AP LAREDO, Texas (AP) — FBI agents searched near the Texas home of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar on Wednesday as they conducted what an
Washington Times
FBI raids home of Rep. Henry Cuellar
FBI agents raided the Laredo residence of Rep. Henry Cuellar, Texas Democrat, Wednesday night, the congressman’s office confirmed. “Congressman Cuellar will fully cooperate in any investigation. He is committed to ensuring that justice and the law are upheld,”
Newsmax
FBI Searches Home of Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar
FBI agents searched the home in Texas of prominent Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar, local media reported, with the bureau confirming it had conducted "court-authorized law enforcement activity" in the area. Cuellar said in a statement Wednesday that he "will fully
Red State
BREAKING: The FBI Appears to Have Raided Home of Democrat Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar
The Texas home of Rep. Henry Cuellar (D) appears to have been raided by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) this evening, according to several sources. The Monitor News, a Rio Grande Valley publication, reported just after 6 p.m. EST that
Conservative Daily News
Henry Cuellar Promises To ‘Fully Cooperate’ With The FBI After They Search His Texas Home
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar said through a spokesperson that he would fully cooperate with the FBI after it conducted a “court-authorized” search of his home Wednesday. “The FBI was present in the vicinity of Windridge Drive and Estate Drive in Laredo
New York Post
Dem Rep. Cuellar vows to ‘fully cooperate’ after FBI search near home
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) has promised to cooperate with any law enforcement investigation after the FBI reportedly searched his home and campaign office. Multiple reports said the bureau conducted a “court-authorized” search of the buildings Wednesday.
Red State
BREAKING: The FBI Appears to Have Raided Home of Democrat Texas Rep. Henry Cueller
The Texas home of Rep. Henry Cuellar (D) appears to have been raided by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) this evening, according to several sources. The Monitor News, a Rio Grande Valley publication, reported just after 6 p.m. EST that
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POPE, ABUSE, BENEDICT, RETIRED
Newsmax
Ex-Pope Benedict Accused of Failing to Act in Munich Church Abuse
Former Pope Benedict XVI failed to take action against clerics in four cases of alleged sexual abuse in his archdiocese when he was Archbishop of Munich, a report released Thursday found, compounding a scandal engulfing the Catholic Church. Benedict has previously
NPR
Pope Benedict XVI failed to stop sex abuse when he was an archbishop, law firm says
Pope Benedict XVI failed to stop sex abuse when he was an archbishop, law firm says Enlarge this image toggle caption Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images A German law firm investigating the Catholic Church's handling of
Washington Times
Retired pope faulted over abuse cases when he was in Germany
BERLIN (AP) — A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany’s Munich diocese on Thursday faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI’s handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s. The law firm that drew up the report said that Benedict strongly
Huffington Post
Retired Pope Benedict XVI Faulted Over Abuse Cases When He Was In Germany
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sits in St. Peter's Basilica as he attends the ceremony marking the start of the Holy Year, at the Vatican, Dec. 8, 2015. AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File BERLIN (AP) — A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany’s Munich diocese
Fox News
Retired Pope Benedict XVI faulted over handling of abuse cases in Germany
A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany's Munich diocese on Thursday faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI's handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s. The law firm that drew up the report said that Benedict strongly denies any
New York Times
Benedict Faulted for Handling of Abuse Cases When He Was an Archbishop
ROME — A report released on Thursday faulted Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI for what the authors called misconduct in his handling of at least four cases of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests when he was the archbishop of Munich, according to the law firm that
New York Post
Ex-Pope Benedict failed to act on child sex abuse, German probe finds
Former Pope Benedict XVI knew about priests who allegedly sexually abused children in Germany’s Munich diocese but failed to act when he was archbishop, a probe found Thursday. The long-awaited report on sexual abuse in the Catholic Church faulted the since-retired
ABC
Report on sexual abuse in German diocese faults retired pope
A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany’s Munich diocese has faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI’s handling of cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s BERLIN -- A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany's Munich diocese on Thursday
CNN
Pope Benedict XVI knew of abusive priests when he ran Munich archdiocese, investigators say
Berlin (CNN) Pope Benedict XVI knew about priests who abused children when he was archbishop of Munich from 1977 to 1981, a report into the archdiocese concluded Thursday, rejecting Benedict's long-standing denials. "He was informed about the facts," lawyer
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TEXAS, SYNAGOGUE, HOSTAGE, UK
ABC
UK police arrest 2 men over Texas synagogue hostage-taking
British police say they have arrested two people in connection with a hostage-taking at a synagogue in Texas LONDON -- British police say they have arrested two people in connection with a hostage-taking at a synagogue in Texas. Counter Terrorism Police North
Fox News
Sen. Johnson pushes Biden admin for answers on how Texas synagogue hostage suspect got into US
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., is pushing for answers from the Biden administration on how Malik Faisal Akram, the British-born suspect in the Texas synagogue hostage standoff, was allowed to get into the country -- as revelations about his criminal
CNN
Two men arrested in UK as part of investigation into Texas synagogue standoff, police say
London (CNN) Two men have been arrested in the UK cities of Birmingham and Manchester as part of the ongoing investigation into the Texas synagogue hostage standoff, Greater Manchester Police said Thursday in a statement. The FBI identified Malik Faisal Akram,
Newsmax
UK Arrests 2 Men in Texas Synagogue Hostage Terror
British police said Thursday they arrested two people in connection with a hostage-taking at a synagogue in Texas. Counter Terrorism Police North West said one man was arrested Thursday in Birmingham, central England, and another in the northern English city
NPR
How Aafia Saddiqui's case relates to the hostage taking incident in Texas
How Aafia Saddiqui's case relates to the hostage taking incident in Texas When a gunman took hostages at a Texas synagogue, he invoked Aafia Saddiqui's name. NPR's A Martinez talks to Michael Kugelman of the Wilson Center about why she's in prison. National
New York Post
Two men arrested in UK as part of Texas synagogue hostage probe
Two men have been arrested in the UK in connection to the Texas synagogue hostage standoff, Greater Manchester Police announced Thursday. The men, who were arrested separately in the cities of Manchester and Birmingham, remained in custody for questioning
ABC
British police arrest 2 men in probe of hostage-taking incident at Texas synagogue
LONDON -- Two men were arrested in England on Thursday morning as part of an ongoing investigation into a hostage-taking incident at a synagogue in the United States, British authorities said. Counterterrorism officers detained one of the men in Birmingham
Breitbart
Two Men Arrested in UK Over Texas Synagogue Hostage Situation
Two men have been arrested in the UK in relation to the recent hostage attack on a Synagogue in Texas. UK police have announced the arrest of two men in relation to the hostage attack on the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. Malik
Fox News
UK terror police arrest two more people in Texas synagogue hostage probe
U.K. terrorism police announced Thursday that two more individuals have been arrested in connection to investigations into the Texas synagogue hostage incident over the weekend. Two teenagers were already detained in South Manchester the day after 44-year-old
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CIA, HAVANA, SYNDROME, FOREIGN
Washington Times
CIA: Most ‘Havana syndrome’ cases not linked to U.S. adversary
WASHINGTON (AP) — The CIA believes it is unlikely that Russia or another foreign adversary is using microwaves or other forms of directed energy to attack hundreds of American officials who attribute symptoms associated with brain injuries to what’s come to
Huffington Post
CIA Says Most 'Havana Syndrome' Cases Likely Not Caused By Foreign Powers: Reports
The CIA has found that the vast majority of mysterious “Havana Syndrome” cases reported to the government are unlikely to have resulted from efforts by hostile foreign powers, multiple outlets reported Thursday. The interim assessment, however, reportedly
Newsmax
CIA Says Foreign Power Not Responsible for Most Havana Syndrome Attacks
A new CIA intelligence assessment says hundreds of mysterious Havana syndrome cases are not the result of a sustained global campaign by a hostile power, NBC News reported. The agency has found plausible alternative explanations in most of the cases aimed
NPR
CIA report: no evidence linking Havana Syndrome cases to a foreign country
CIA report: no evidence linking Havana Syndrome cases to a foreign country Enlarge this image toggle caption Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP A CIA investigation has not found evidence that a foreign country was responsible for mysterious
New York Post
CIA finds most Havana syndrome cases not caused by foreign power
The CIA has determined that most cases of Havana syndrome were not caused by a sustained global campaign by a foreign power against US diplomats and spies, according to a new report. The majority of 1,000 cases of the mysterious ailment reviewed by US officials
Fox News
CIA interim report says Havana syndrome not from hostile power campaign, but critics disagree
A new CIA document reportedly states that bizarre illnesses being attributed to "Havana Syndrome" are not the results of an attack by a foreign power, but those findings are being challenged by a whistleblower who claims the agency is hiding something. An
Washington Times
CIA: Most mysterious attacks on U.S. officials not linked to foreign power
The Central Intelligence Agency disclosed Thursday that its investigators have so far found that a string of mysterious suspected directed-energy attacks on U.S. intelligence and diplomatic personnel overseas do not appear to be the work of a single hostile
Fox News
‘Havana syndrome’ not likely caused by microwaves or other forms of directed energy: CIA
The CIA believes it is unlikely that Russia or another foreign adversary is using microwaves or other forms of directed energy to attack hundreds of American officials who attribute symptoms associated with brain injuries to what's come to be known as "Havana
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BOB, SAGET, KELLY, RIZZO
Fox News
Bob Saget's final podcast episode with Margaret Cho drops after his death with introduction from Bill Burr
The final episode of Bob Saget’s podcast dropped earlier this week more than a week after the comedian died unexpectedly at age 65. The actor was found dead in a hotel room in Orlando, Fla. after a lengthy comedy show, sending shockwaves throughout the country
ABC
Kelly Rizzo remembers late husband Bob Saget in emotional interview: 'I was just so honored to be his wife'
"I'm just so proud of him because he truly brought people together." Kelly Rizzo is speaking out about her husband Bob Saget's sudden death and his impact on others. In an interview that aired on "Good Morning America" on Thursday, an emotional Rizzo discussed
Newsmax
Bob Saget Had No Health Problems, Recent COVID Bout 'Nothing Serious,' Wife Says
Bob Saget had no health problems before he suddenly died and his recent bout of COVID-19 wasn't "anything serious," his wife, Kelly Rizzo has revealed. The pair were preparing to celebrate their third wedding anniversary when Saget, 65, died in an Orlando
CNN
Bob Saget's widow Kelly Rizzo shares her final communication with him
(CNN) Kelly Rizzo remembered her husband Bob Saget in an emotional interview that aired on the "Today" show Thursday. In her first televised interview since Saget was found dead in his Orlando, Florida, hotel room following a stand-up comedy performance, Rizzo
Fox News
Bob Saget's wife Kelly Rizzo reveals what the comedian was like when he wasn't in the spotlight
Bob Saget's wife Kelly Rizzo opened up about what the comedian was like in private during her first interview since his death. "Who was the Bob Saget like at dinner when there was no audience? When there was no one around, no one to make laugh, what was that
Huffington Post
Kelly Rizzo Shares Her Final Conversation With Husband Bob Saget
Kelly Rizzo opened up about her grieving process and the final conversation she shared with her late husband, Bob Saget, in one of the first interviews she’s given since his unexpected death. The comedian died on Jan. 9 at age 65, after performing a stand-up
Fox News
Bob Saget's wife, Kelly Rizzo, shares details of their final conversation: 'It was all love'
Bob Saget’s wife, Kelly Rizzo, discussed her final conversation with the late comedian as well as what his death has shown her about who he was. In her first interviews since Saget’s unexpected death at age 65, an emotional Rizzo fought back tears as she joined
Fox News
John Mayer funded private flight to transport Bob Saget's body from Florida to California
John Mayer efforted and paid for a private jet to transport his close friend Bob Saget's body from Florida to California after his unexpected death. His act of generosity for Saget, who was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, Florida on January 9, was
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MAXWELL, GHISLAINE, TRIAL, NEW
Newsmax
Ghislaine Maxwell Requests New Trial After Juror Interviews
Ghislaine Maxwell has formally requested a new trial, less than a month after her conviction on sex trafficking charges. In a Wednesday letter to U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan, Maxwell lawyer Bobbi Sternheim said the motion for a new trial had been
Huffington Post
Ghislaine Maxwell Requests New Trial After Juror Interviews
FILE - In this courtroom sketch, Ghislaine Maxwell, right, sits with her mask off during a break in her sex trafficking trial on Dec. 20, 2021, in New York. Elizabeth Williams via AP, File NEW YORK (AP) — Ghislaine Maxwell has formally requested a new trial,
Washington Times
Ghislaine Maxwell requests new trial after juror interviews
NEW YORK (AP) — Ghislaine Maxwell has formally requested a new trial, less than a month after her conviction on sex trafficking charges. In a Wednesday letter to U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan, Maxwell lawyer Bobbi Sternheim said the motion for a new
ABC
Ghislaine Maxwell seeks new trial, alleges jury misconduct
Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted accomplice of deceased sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein, formally asked a federal judge to grant her a new trial, contending in a sealed court filing late Wednesday that one of the jurors who decided her fate failed to disclose
New York Post
Ghislaine Maxwell asks for a retrial after sex crimes conviction
The legal team for Ghislaine Maxwell formally requested a retrial on her sex crimes conviction Wednesday after it was revealed that a juror failed to disclose their childhood sexual abuse during jury selection. Maxwell’s lawyers filed a motion just after she
CNN
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney asks for new trial after juror gave post-trial interviews about his sexual abuse
(CNN) An attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell has filed a motion requesting a new trial, according to a letter to US District Judge Alison Nathan filed Wednesday. The motion is under seal. The letter from attorney Bobbi Sternheim also requests that all documents
CNBC
Convicted Jeffrey Epstein procurer Ghislaine Maxwell files sealed motion arguing for new trial after bombshell juror disclosure
Ghislaine Maxwell watches as witness Eva Andersson is questioned by defense attorney Jeffrey Pagliuca during the trial of Maxwell, the Jeffrey Epstein associate accused of sex trafficking, in a courtroom sketch in New York City, December 17, 2021. Lawyers
Chicago Tribune
Ghislaine Maxwell requests new trial after juror interviews
The motion for a new trial had been promised by Maxwell’s lawyers, who had raised concerns about media interviews following the verdict in which the juror said he had been sexually abused as a child. The anonymous juror told The Independent and The Daily Mail
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17, MARINES, VEHICLE, KILLS
CNN
Marine charged after tactical vehicle crash kills 2, injures 17 near Camp Lejeune
(CNN) A US Marine is facing charges after a military tactical vehicle he was driving overturned near Camp Lejeune in North Carolina on Wednesday, killing two service members and injuring 17 others, officials said. The crash happened around 1 p.m. at the intersection
Conservative Daily News
Marine Facing Charges After Tactical Vehicle Overturns And Kills 2 Service Members, Injures 17 Others
A U.S. Marine was charged after he flipped a tactical vehicle in North Carolina on Wednesday, killing two service members and injured over a dozen others, local officials said. Louis Barrera, 19, was trying to turn right at an intersection on US 17 where the
New York Times
2 Marines Killed and 17 Injured in Seven-Ton Vehicle Rollover in North Carolina
Two U.S. Marines were killed and 17 others were injured on Wednesday when their seven-ton military vehicle rolled over while going too fast around a turn near Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, the authorities said. The driver of the tactical vehicle was trying
Newsmax
2 Marines Dead, 17 Hurt in Truck Rollover Near Camp Lejeune
Two U.S. Marines were killed and 17 others were injured when the truck they were riding in overturned Wednesday and ejected them near their base in North Carolina, authorities said. N.C. State Highway Patrol Lt. Devin Rich told a news conference the 7-ton
New York Post
2 Marines killed, 17 injured when military truck flips
Two US Marines were killed and 17 others injured Wednesday when a military truck flipped over on a North Carolina highway. The so-called “7-ton” vehicle rolled over while trying to make a right turn, tossing passengers onto the street at state Highway 210
Fox News
North Carolina authorities say driver charged after military vehicle overturns, kills 2 more Marines
Two active-duty U.S. Marines were killed and more than a dozen others were injured in a military vehicle crash in North Carolina Wednesday afternoon and a driver is facing a misdemeanor charge in their deaths, Fox News has confirmed. Sgt. Devin Rich with Highway
Washington Times
2 Marines dead, 17 hurt in truck rollover near Camp Lejeune
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Two U.S. Marines were killed and 17 others were injured when the truck they were riding in overturned Wednesday and ejected them near their base in North Carolina, authorities said. N.C. State Highway Patrol Lt. Devin Rich told a news
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GEORGIA, ELECTION, BIDEN, NEW
CNN
White House says Biden wasn't 'casting doubt' on midterms' legitimacy
Press secretary Jen Psaki said Biden, answering a question during a marathon news conference, was raising concerns about states taking steps former President Donald Trump had encouraged that could affect the elections' results. "Lets be clear: @potus was not
Washington Times
Georgia buying new voter registration system, Brad Raffensperger says
ATLANTA — Georgia’s secretary of state is buying a new voter registration system for the state’s 7 million voters, a move Republican Brad Raffensperger said Wednesday will enhance security and make it easier to retrieve data. The state’s current system is
CNN
GOP gubernatorial candidate David Perdue calls for new election police unit in Georgia
(CNN) Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue on Thursday called for the creation of an election police unit in Georgia, echoing a proposal by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and continuing Perdue's focus on election falsehoods. Perdue's plan would create
Breitbart
Perdue to Propose ‘Election Law Enforcement Division’ if Elected Georgia Governor
Former Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) introduced a plan on Thursday to create an Election Law Enforcement Division in Georgia should he be elected as the state’s next governor. The proposal entails creating a law enforcement unit that would be responsible for investigating
Newsmax
Psaki Has to Clarify Biden's Remarks on 'Illegitimate' Election
The White House and Democrats have denounced questioning the results of the 2020 presidential election, but after President Joe Biden appeared to do something similar in his first press conference of the year, the White House walked it back the next morning. "Let's
Washington Times
Psaki says Biden wasn’t casting doubt on the illegitimacy of the midterms elections
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday insisted that President Biden was not casting doubts on the legitimacy of the 2022 midterms when he said the elections could “easily be illegitimate.” “He absolutely is not predicting that the 2022 elections
Breitbart
DeSantis Proposes Department to Investigate, Prosecute Voter Fraud
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) proposed last week the creation of an election integrity unit to investigate and arrest those who commit voter fraud. The proposal calls for the creation of the Office of Election Crimes and Security, which would hire 52 people to “investigate,
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CAR, REPORTER, HIT, TV
New York Post
West Virginia reporter hit by car on live tv — and continues reporting
A reporter was struck by a car during a live TV broadcast in West Virginia Wednesday before she stood up, brushed it off and managed to finish her report, video shows. Tori Yorgey of West Virginia’s WSAZ-TV, was outside getting ready to report on a water main
New York Times
Reporter Is Hit by Car on Air, Striking Nerve With TV Journalists
“I would really like to see the industry cut back on the number of one-man-band-type of live shots because it is hard to be situationally aware, but I just don’t know whether it would have made a difference in this case,” he said. Professor Tuggle, who did
Fox News
West Virginia reporter hit by car while on air-- continues reporting
A reporter was struck by a car during a live TV broadcast in West Virginia Wednesday before she stood up, brushed it off and managed to finish her report, video shows. Tori Yorgey of West Virginia's WSAZ-TV, was outside getting ready to report on a water main
USA Today
'That's live TV': Reporter hit by car during live shot quickly gets back on camera to wrap story
A West Virginia TV reporter who was struck by a car during a live shot popped right back into the camera afterward and said, "That's live TV for you." Tori Yorgey, a TV reporter for NBC affiliate WSAZ of Huntington, West Virginia, was hit by the car on Wednesday
Conservative Daily News
‘I Just Got Hit By A Car’: Car Hits Local Reporter During Live Broadcast
A local television reporter was taken off her feet late Wednesday after a car plowed into her during a live news broadcast. WSAZ-TV journalist Tori Yorgey, reporting from Dunbar, West Virginia, was struck by an SUV during a broadcast on weather conditions
Huffington Post
TV Reporter Tori Yorgey Slammed By A Car During Live Shot
TV viewers in West Virginia got an unexpected scare during the news on Wednesday evening when a car struck a reporter during a live shot. Tori Yorgey of WSAZ, the NBC affiliate in Huntington, was speaking with anchor Tim Irr about the weather ― including wet
New York Times
Reporter Is Hit by Car on Air, Striking Nerve With TV Journalists
“I would really like to see the industry cut back on the number of one-man-band-type of live shots because it is hard to be situationally aware, but I just don’t know whether it would have made a difference in this case,” he said. Professor Tuggle, who did
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TONGA, AID, FIRST, ERUPTION
ABC
Video New Zealand delivers aid to Tonga after volcanic eruption
New Zealand delivers aid to Tonga after volcanic eruption Two New Zealand Royal Navy ships delivered humanitarian aid and disaster relief supplies to Tonga following a strong volcanic eruption on Jan. 15.
New York Post
First flights carrying water, other aid depart for Tonga after volcanic eruption
The first flights carrying much-needed fresh water and other aid were expected to arrive in Tonga Thursday afternoon – five days after a massive volcanic eruption wreaked havoc on the Pacific nation. New Zealand sent a C-130 Hercules military transport plane
NPR
The first aid flight arrived in Tonga after a five-day cut off due to eruption
The first aid flight arrived in Tonga after a five-day cut off due to eruption Enlarge this image toggle caption HOGP/AP HOGP/AP BANGKOK — As the massive undersea Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted on Saturday, Tongans from around the world gazed on
Fox News
Volcano explosion near Tonga left many deaf during evacuation, witness says
The eruption of the undersea volcano in the South Pacific on Saturday was so loud, many Tongans could not hear and had to signal to each other while evacuating, according to an eyewitness. "The first explosion…our ears were ringing and we couldn’t even hear
CNN
Tonga: First aid flights arrive as disaster-hit islands aim to keep Covid-19 out
(CNN) The first contactless aid flights arrived in disaster-hit Tonga on Thursday, as the coronavirus-free Pacific island nation takes precautions to keep the virus out of its borders in the wake of a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami. Flights from
Huffington Post
5 Days After Volcano Erupts, First Aid Flights Arrive In Tonga
A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules leaves an airbase in Auckland, Thursday, flying to Tonga with aid. CPL Dillon Anderson/New Zealand Defence Force via Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The first flights carrying fresh water and other
Chicago Tribune
First aid flights arrive in Tonga after big volcano eruption
In this photo provided by the Australian Defence Force, the Tongan Foreign Minister, Fekitamoeloa 'Utoikamanu, right, and the Australian High Commissioner to Tonga, Rachael Moore, watch the arrival of the first Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III
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GUARD, NATIONAL, TEACHERS, SUBSTITUTE
Huffington Post
New Mexico Asks National Guard To Sub For Sick Teachers Amid Omicron
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is the first state in the nation to ask National Guard troops to serve as substitute teachers as preschools and K-12 public schools struggle to keep classrooms open amid surging COVID-19 infections. Democratic Gov. Michelle
Washington Times
N.M. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham asks state workers, National Guard to work as substitute teachers
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is encouraging National Guard members and state workers to serve as substitute teachers to alleviate staffing shortages in schools and child care centers due to the omicron wave. The Democratic governor said volunteers
New York Times
Covid Live Updates: National Guard Called In to Help New Mexico Schools Stay Open
Image Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico announced on Tuesday that National Guard troops and state workers would become temporary substitute teachers. Credit... Morgan Lee/Associated Press With the Omicron variant depleting school staffs as it sweeps
Fox News
New Mexico National Guard members invited to volunteer in schools, day cares amid teacher shortage
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that the state's National Guard will stand in schools and day cares as part of a new initiative to support schools experiencing staffing shortages. The first-of-its-kind initiative called Supporting
NY Daily News
National Guard called in as substitute teachers in New Mexico due to COVID-caused staffing shortages
Enter the New Mexico National Guard. Already, 50 members are prepared to volunteer, Albuquerque ABC affiliate KOAT reported. Guard higher-ups expect that number to grow. The new substitute teachers can be qualified in as few as two days, with a short training
Washington Times
States, cities scramble to find substitute teachers to plug COVID-19 shortages
The superintendent of Boston schools is teaching classes. A school district outside Dallas is holding a career fair in a cafeteria this weekend. And in New Mexico, the governor is calling in the National Guard. States across the country are pulling out all
Washington Times
N.M. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham asks state workers, National Guard to work as substitute teachers
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is encouraging National Guard members and state workers to serve as substitute teachers to alleviate staffing shortages in schools and child care centers due to the omicron wave. The Democratic governor said volunteers
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BRIANNA, KUPFER, ANGELES, LOS
Fox News
Los Angeles suspects steal from Lululemon store, lead police on chase: reports
Four suspects were arrested Tuesday, accused of stealing from a Lululemon sports apparel store in Los Angeles and then leading police on a high-speed chase, authorities said. The suspects, two men and two women — who were not immediately identified — stole
USA Today
Man arrested in random knife slaying of UCLA student working at furniture store, LAPD says
LOS ANGELES – A man was arrested Wednesday in the random knife slaying of a graduate student at UCLA who was working at a furniture store, police said. Shawn Laval Smith, who police believe to be homeless, was arrested northeast of Los Angeles by the Pasadena
Breitbart
Brianna Kupfer’s Alleged Killer Arrested in Pasadena
Shawn Laval Smith, the suspect in the murder of 24-year-old UCLA grad student Brianna Kupfer, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon in Pasadena, police say. “We can confirm, Shawn Laval Smith, the suspect responsible for the murder of Brianna Kupfer is in custody,
Fox News
Los Angeles community where Brianna Kupfer was killed calls for more police, mental health services
Following the outrage over the stabbing death of a 24-year-old Los Angeles woman who was allegedly killed by a homeless suspect while working inside a high-end furniture shop last week, some people who work in the community where the slaying occurred are calling
Fox News
Brianna Kupfer's alleged killer Shawn Smith once bit a cop, police report says
FIRST ON FOX: Brianna Kupfer 's alleged killer Shawn Laval Smith allegedly chomped on a cop's hand and drew blood about one year before allegedly stabbing the 24-year-old UCLA graduate student to death in a random daylight attack in Los Angeles , Fox News Digital
Fox News
Brianna Kupfer stabbing suspect held in Los Angeles jail on $2M bail, records show
The man accused of stabbing 24-year-old UCLA grad student Brianna Kupfer is being held in a Los Angeles jail cell on $2 million bail, according to online records. Police in nearby Pasadena arrested Shawn Laval Smith, 31, earlier Wednesday after a pedestrian
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PELOSI, STOCK, TRADING, CONGRESS
Breitbart
Trump Backs Banning Nancy Pelosi from Stock Trades
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday backed bipartisan efforts to ban members of Congress from trading stocks, telling Breitbart News on a press call House Speaker Nancy Pelosi performing significantly better than the market is “not fair” to ordinary
NPR
Pelosi opens the door to stock trading ban
Pelosi opens the door to stock trading ban Enlarge this image toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Pool/Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has opposed new legislation banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks, signaled Thursday she
Newsmax
Pelosi Open to Banning Stock Trades by Congress Members
Hours after former President Donald Trump excoriated her as "crazy Nancy Pelosi" and called for her to be banned from trading individual stocks, the House Speaker said Thursday that she was open to considering a ban on stock trading by members of Congress. "If
Huffington Post
Pelosi Skeptical Of Need To Ban Trading Stock In Congress: It’s About ‘Trusting Our Members’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) talk outside of the speaker's office. Pelosi said Thursday that she is open to banning lawmakers from owning and trading individual stocks if that's what members of her caucus want. Bill Clark
New York Post
Pelosi open to stricter stock trading rules for members of Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she’s open to legislation that would enact stiffer penalties on stock trading for members of Congress, reversing her previous opposition as bipartisan pressure mounts to implement an outright ban. The California Democrat maintained
Newsmax
Ban 'Crazy' Pelosi From Trading Individual Stocks: Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should not be permitted to trade individual stocks, as "it's not fair to the rest of this country," former President Donald Trump told Breitbart in an interview to promote his photo book. "I think she's clever is one way — and
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JOBLESS, CLAIMS, RISE, 286
Newsmax
US Jobless Claims Rise to 286,000, Highest Since October
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level in three months as the fast-spreading omicron variant disrupted the job market. Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October,
National Review
Jobless Claims Rise
Residents of Meridian Heights apartments in Northwest Washington display a painted bedsheet protesting for the cancelation of rent due to the loss of jobs during the pandemic in Washington, D.C., August 20, 2020. (Sarah Silbiger/Reuters) Jobless claims rose
Washington Times
U.S. jobless claims rise to 286,000, highest since October
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level in three months as the fast-spreading omicron variant disrupted the job market. Jobless claims rose for the third straight week - by 55,000 to 286,000, highest
Breitbart
Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Jump as Omicron Surge Takes Toll
Jobless claims unexepectedly jumped last week, suggesting that omicron has begun hitting the labor market. Initial filings for the week ended January 15 totaled 286,000, up from the previous week’s 231,000. Analysts surveyed by Econoday forecast claims would
Conservative Daily News
Jobless Claims Soar Past Economists Projections
The number of Americans who filed new unemployment claims increased to 286,000 in the week ending Jan. 15, as the labor market continues to recover after surging COVID-19 cases. The Labor Department figure shows a 55,000 claim increase compared to the week
Chicago Tribune
US jobless claims rise to 286,000, highest since October
A hiring sign is placed at a booth for prospective employers during a job fair Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in the West Hollywood section of Los Angeles. The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level in three months as the
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SCHOOL, HIGH, STUDENT, SHOT
Fox News
Pittsburgh student, 15, dead after shots fired into school van at dismissal time
Two people fired into a van outside a Pittsburgh school at dismissal time Wednesday afternoon, sending a 15-year-old student to a hospital where he later died, authorities said. Two people reportedly approached the school van outside Oliver Citywide Academy
Washington Examiner
Bill to expand school vouchers because of COVID closures advances in Tennessee Senate
A Tennessee Senate committee recommended Wednesday a bill to allow for the expansion of a school voucher system because of COVID-19-related school closures. Senate Bill 1674 would allow for educational savings accounts (ESAs) for students who attend a public
New York Post
Canada’s Prince Andrew High School name change latest humiliation for royal
Prince Andrew has lost yet another honor — a Canadian high school that was named after him. The principal of Prince Andrew High School in Nova Scotia emailed families Wednesday with the “exciting news” that the school is finally ditching the sex scandal-scarred
Fox News
Florida high school student, 18, is shot, wounded; juvenile suspect arrested, police say
A juvenile suspect was arrested in Florida on Wednesday after a high school student was shot and wounded at the school, authorities said. The victim, Jhavon McIntyre, 18, was shot multiple times at Seminole High School in Sanford after the pair feuded over
Fox News
Second New York City police officer shot in line of duty in 36 hours
Another New York City police officer was reportedly shot early Thursday in the borough of Staten Island, marking the second officer shot in the line of duty in the Big Apple in the past 36 hours. An officer was shot around 6 a.m. Thursday in the 80th block
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NPR, REPORT, JUSTICES, SCOTUS
Fox News
CNN runs cover for NPR’s ‘incredibly well-sourced’ mask report after three Supreme Court justices refute it
CNN’s media newsletter fawned over NPR’s "incredibly well-sourced" reporter whose dramatic mask story has since been refuted by three Supreme Court Justices, but the liberal network dismissed the rare public statements from the justices contradicting the report
Breitbart
Nolte: NPR Stands Behind Debunked Fable About SCOTUS Mask Controversy
Although everyone involved has gone on the record to debunk far-left NPR’s fable about a mask controversy at the Supreme Court, the taxpayer-funded welfare queens still stand by it. You see, being a left-wing propaganda outlet means never having to say you’re
Fox News
NPR stands by report as three SCOTUS justices refute Gorsuch-Sotomayor feud
NPR is remaining defiant in the face of overwhelming criticism of its report outlining an alleged feud between Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor, which has been refuted by a third of the highest court in the land. Gorsuch, Sotomayor and
Fox News
Liberal media pounced on Gorsuch before Chief Justice Roberts, Sotomayor debunked viral NPR report
The liberal media seized on a viral NPR report alleging Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch refused to wear a mask to accommodate his Supreme Court colleague Sonia Sotomayor before the two justices as well as Chief Justice John Roberts issued statements debunking
Fox News
Shannon Bream: NPR report on SCOTUS justices' masks seemed questionable from the start
"Fox News @ Night" anchor and Supreme Court expert Shannon Bream joined "America's Newsroom" Thursday to discuss the media pushing a debunked report by NPR over a mask dispute involving Justice Neil Gorsuch and Justice Sonia Sotomayor. CNN RUNS COVER FOR NPR'S
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WOMAN, YOUNGEST, WORLD, SOLO
ABC
19-year-old breaks record of youngest woman to fly solo around the world
LONDON -- From flying over an active volcano to surviving in minus 31 degrees Fahrenheit, British-Belgium teen Zara Rutherford has experienced a lot in her five-month journey flying over 40 countries and five continents. When the 19-year-old landed in Belgium
Fox News
Pilot, 19, is youngest woman to make solo trip around the world
The 19-year-old Belgian-British pilot Zara Rutherford set a world record as the youngest woman to fly solo around the world, touching her small airplane down in western Belgium on Thursday — 155 days after she departed. Rutherford will find herself in the
Huffington Post
Teen Aviator Becomes Youngest Woman To Fly Around The World Solo
The youngest woman to fly solo around the world, 19-year-old Belgian-British pilot Zara Rutherford, wears the Flags of Belgium and the United Kingdom as she lands her ultralight Shark aircraft after five months circumnavigating the planet. Olivier Matthys via
NPR
19-year-old lands in Belgium, becoming youngest woman to fly solo around the world
19-year-old lands in Belgium, becoming youngest woman to fly solo around the world Enlarge this image toggle caption Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP Nineteen-year-old pilot Zara Rutherford touched down at an airfield in western Belgium
CNN
Teen pilot Zara Rutherford becomes youngest woman to fly the world solo
(CNN) — Teenage aviator Zara Rutherford has become the youngest woman to fly around the world solo. The 19-year-old, who has dual British-Belgian nationality, landed at Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport in western Belgium on Thursday, completing an epic 41-country
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SHOT, GIRL, FACE, 11
ABC
11-month-old baby girl shot in face in the Bronx
"If that's not a wake up call, I don’t know what is," the mayor said. An 11-month-old girl has been shot in the face in the Bronx, prompting a search for the gunman and outcry from New York City's new mayor. The baby is in the hospital in critical but stable
Fox News
New York City 11-month-old girl shot in face, police say
An 11-month-old New York City girl sitting in the backseat of her mother’s car suffered a gunshot wound to the face Wednesday evening, according to police. The incident, stemming from an altercation involving at least two men, sent her to the hospital in critical
New York Times
Baby Girl Is Critical After Being Hit by Stray Bullet, Police Say
An 11-month-old girl was in critical condition late Wednesday after being hit in the face by a stray bullet while sitting in a parked car with her mother in the Bronx, the police said. After initially being taken to St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, the
Fox News
Bronx suspect who shot baby in face seen on video with gun pointed at busy intersection: Police
New York City police have released new video of the suspect who shot an 11-month-old baby girl in the Bronx during a gunfight on Wednesday night, as incensed Mayor Eric Adams slammed leaders at every level of government for "abandonment" one day after a police
CNN
11-month-old girl in critical condition after she was shot in face, caught in crossfire in the Bronx
(CNN) An 11-month-old girl is in critical condition after she was shot in the face Wednesday while she was with her mother in a parked car in the Bronx neighborhood of New York, police said. The shooting happened shortly before 7 p.m. when an armed man chased
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ROOSEVELT, STATUE, MUSEUM, REMOVED
NPR
New York City's natural history museum has removed a Theodore Roosevelt statue
New York City's natural history museum has removed a Theodore Roosevelt statue Enlarge this image toggle caption Mary Altaffer/AP Mary Altaffer/AP The American Museum of Natural History in New York City quietly began removing a controversial statue of former
Fox News
Theodore Roosevelt statue removed from front of NYC's Museum of Natural History
An iconic 1939 bronze statue of Theodore Roosevelt has stood prominently, boldly, in front of the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan for over 80 years, greeting schoolchildren, families, history buffs, and museum goers of all ages and backgrounds,
NPR
New York City's natural history museum has removed its Theodore Roosevelt statue
New York City's natural history museum has removed its Theodore Roosevelt statue Enlarge this image toggle caption Mary Altaffer/AP Mary Altaffer/AP The American Museum of Natural History in New York City quietly began removing its controversial statue of
Newsmax
Teddy Roosevelt Statue Removed From Outside New York Museum
Workers on Wednesday dismantled a towering statue of President Theodore Roosevelt from outside New York City's American Museum of Natural History. The "Equestrian Statue of Theodore Roosevelt," commissioned in 1925 and unveiled to the public in 1940, depicts
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OLYMPICS, NBC, BEIJING, COVID
NPR
COVID concerns will keep NBC announcers home from the Beijing Olympics
COVID concerns will keep NBC announcers home from the Beijing Olympics Enlarge this image toggle caption Ng Han Guan/AP Ng Han Guan/AP With the 2022 winter Olympics taking place in Beijing in less than two weeks, NBC Sports announced Wednesday that it will
Newsmax
NBC Will Not Announce Olympics in Beijing Over COVID Concerns
NBC Sports confirmed Wednesday it will not send announcers to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing regarding a surge in the COVID-19 omicron variant in China, USA Today reported. "The announce teams for these Olympics, including figure skating, will be calling
Huffington Post
NBC Announces It Won't Send Announcers To Cover Beijing Winter Olympics
NBC will not be sending its announcers and most hosts to the Beijing Olympics due to continued concerns about rising COVID-19 cases worldwide and China’s strict policy about those who test positive. It will be the second straight Games for which the broadcast
Fox News
NBC vows Winter Olympics coverage in China will include 'geopolitical context' following outcry from lawmakers
NBC vows to provide "geopolitical context" in its coverage of the Winter Olympics next month, which are being held in Beijing, China. Last week, a group of lawmakers sent a letter to NBC's top brass urging them to put a spotlight on human rights protests as
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TRIAL, GEORGE, OFFICERS, FLOYD
USA Today
Jury selection to begin in trial of 3 officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights
Jury selection begins Thursday in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights. The federal indictment unsealed in May alleges Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao willfully
NPR
Trial to begin for 3 ex-officers charged in connection with George Floyd's death
Trial to begin for 3 ex-officers charged in connection with George Floyd's death Jury selection is about to begin in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers who are charged in connection with the death of George Floyd in 2020. Law Trial
NPR
The federal trial begins for 3 former police officers charged in George Floyd's death
The federal trial begins for 3 former police officers charged in George Floyd's death Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP Jury selection is set to begin Thursday in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers who were on the scene when
USA Today
Jury selection begins in trial of 3 officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights
Jury selection began Thursday in the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights. The federal indictment unsealed in May alleges Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao willfully
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WINTER, STORM, DANGEROUS, ICE
Fox News
Winter weather forecast for Gulf Coast; snow and ice expected in Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
There’s plenty of winter to go around the country today, including areas across southern Texas and the Gulf Coast, where very cold air has settled in. BETTY WHITE-OUT? MICHIGAN NAMES SNOWPLOW AFTER LEGENDARY ACTRESS Rain, ice and snow are expected for parts
USA Today
Dangerous winter storm, bitter cold rolls across winter-weary East
ARLINGTON, Va. — Sleet, snow and bitter cold temperatures were sweeping across a wide swath of the South and East on Thursday as the weather-battered region prepared for more travel chaos. "The arrival of a cold and frigid arctic air mass will set the stage
CNN
Rare ice storm poised to hit Carolina beaches, including Myrtle Beach and Charleston
(CNN) It's been nearly seven years since the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, North Carolina, last issued an ice warning for its area. Now, over 10 million people along coastal parts of Virginia and the Carolinas are under winter weather alerts. Ice
USA Today
60 million in path of fast-moving winter storm across the East; dangerous travel conditions likely
ARLINGTON, Va. — Heavy rains across a wide swath of the East that were expected to turn to sleet and snow as temperatures dropped precipitously brought warnings of travel havoc to the weather-battered region. Winter storm warnings and advisories were in effect
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MANDATE, VACCINE, COVID, AUSTRIAN
National Review
Austrian Parliament Approves Covid-Vaccine Mandate for All Adult Residents
A health-care professional prepares a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Melbourne, Australia, February 22, 2021. (Sandra Sanders/Reuters) The Austria parliament’s lower house on Thursday voted 137-to-33 in favor of a nation-wide Covid-vaccine mandate
CNN
Austrian lawmakers pass Europe's strictest Covid-19 vaccine mandate
(CNN) Austria's parliament has approved the European Union's strictest Covid-19 vaccine mandate, making it compulsory for the country's residents over the age of 18 to get the shot. The law goes into effect February 1. However, Austrian officials will only
Washington Times
Austria poised to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for all adults
Austria said Thursday it would try to entice COVID-19 vaccine holdouts with a prize lottery, a move to sweeten perspectives around the shots before parliament approves a national vaccine mandate. The lottery offers a ticket for each shot an Austrian has received
ABC
Austrian parliament approves vaccine mandate for adults
Austria’s parliament has voted to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults from Feb. 1, the first of its kind in Europe VIENNA -- Austria’s parliament voted Thursday to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults from Feb. 1, the first of its kind
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BORDER, BIDEN, SOUTHERN, DOZENS
Fox News
Florida AG Moody sounds alarm on fentanyl surge at border: 'Devastating effect'
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is sounding the alarm on the fentanyl surge at the U.S. southwest border, demanding President Biden and congressional leadership take "immediate and forceful action to regain control" of the border. Moody wrote a letter
Fox News
Stephen Miller slams Biden for failing to address the southern border during press conference
America First Legal founder Stephen Miller blasted the president on "Fox News Primetime" Wednesday for failing to focus on the "ongoing catastrophe" on America's southern border during his nearly two-hour press event, a disaster the former Trump adviser says
Fox News
Biden's first year: Mayorkas says admin has 'fundamentally changed' interior immigration enforcement
As the Biden administration completes its first year marred by a historic crisis at the southern border, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas proclaimed his agency has "fundamentally changed" interior immigration enforcement and promised similar
Fox News
Dozens of House, Senate Republicans call for DHS Inspector General to investigate Biden border actions
FIRST ON FOX: Dozens of Republican lawmakers in the House and Senate are requesting the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG) launch an investigation into the actions taken by the Biden administration in relation to the crisis
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POLICE, OFFICERS, LEADER, COVID
Fox News
Oklahoma on-duty officers step into the classroom to serve during staff shortages
Oklahoma police officers stepped into the classroom on Tuesday to help schools struggling with staffing shortages. The Moore Police Department said several of its on-duty officers this week were serving in classrooms. next Image 1 of 3 prev next Image 2
CNN
Former Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo sues city, claiming he was fired for being whistleblower
(CNN) Former Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against the city's government and four city officials accusing them of firing him for being a whistleblower and exposing wrongdoing by city officials. The lawsuit names Miami City
Fox News
New Orleans police union leader rips DA, 'progressive politicians' over crime and law enforcement issues
The New Orleans police union president has laid blame for the city’s record-breaking violent crime and low number of police officers patrolling city streets on "progressive politicians," including the district attorney. Captain Mike Glasser, president of the
ABC
1 police department loses 2 officers to COVID-19 within days
Both Sgt. Thurman and officer Shields were 51 years old. Two officers with the Aurora Police Department in Illinois -- both 51 years old -- have died of COVID-19 within days of each other. Aurora police officer Brian Shields died of COVID-19 on Jan. 11. "Officer
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MIDNIGHT, CLOCK, 100, SECONDS
USA Today
Doomsday clock announcement: It's still 100 seconds to midnight
It's still only 100 seconds to midnight. Thanks to ongoing nuclear risks, the threat of climate change, disruptive technologies and the seemingly endless COVID-19 pandemic, we're as close to Doomsday as we've ever been, according to the annual Doomsday Clock
New York Post
Doomsday Clock holds steady at 100 seconds to midnight for third year in a row
The Doomsday Clock will remain at 100 seconds to midnight for a third year running. Keeping the same position means the clock’s keepers believe the threat of an apocalypse is as bad as it has been over the last 24 months. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
USA Today
Doomsday clock at 100 seconds to midnight; world 'stuck in an extremely dangerous moment'
It's still only 100 seconds to midnight. Ongoing nuclear risks, the threat of climate change, disruptive technologies and the seemingly endless coronavirus pandemic have brought us as close to doomsday as we've ever been, according to the annual Doomsday Clock
USA Today
Doomsday Clock remains at 100 seconds to midnight
Doomsday Clock remains at 100 seconds to midnight The Doomsday Clock, a visual representation of world peril as estimated by scientists, remains at 100 seconds to midnight. (Jan. 20)
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UYGHUR, WARRIORS, OWNER, GENOCIDE
Fox News
White House, DNC silent about donations from Dem donor who said 'nobody cares' about Uyghur genocide
The Wisconsin Democratic Party and a Democrat Senate candidate gave up the cash donated to them by Golden State Warriors part-owner Chamath Palihapitiya after he claimed "nobody cares" about the ongoing Uyghur Muslim genocide in China. On Wednesday, Alex
Fox News
Uyghur-American slams co-owner of Golden State Warriors over anti-Uyghur comment: 'Genocide denial'
FIRST ON FOX: Uyghur-American political activist and refugee Salih Hudayar condemned comments made by venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya, who claimed "no one cares" about the Uyghur genocide in China. "He is engaging in essentially genocide denial and
Fox News
Warriors' Steve Kerr dismisses part-owner's scathing remarks on Uyghur Muslims
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Tuesday attempted to distance himself from the harsh remarks made by team minority owner Chamath Palihapitiya during a podcast interview. Palihapitiya said on the "All-In Podcast" on Saturday that "nobody cares" about
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TSUNAMI, TONGAN, 27, SWEPT
New York Post
Tongan man, 57, survives 27-hour swim after being swept away by tsunami
A 57-year-old disabled Tongan man has been hailed as a “real life Aquaman” for reportedly swimming roughly 27 hours straight after being swept out to sea during the devastating tsunami. Lisala Folau told local radio station Broadcom Broadcasting that he was
NPR
A Tongan man says he swam for more than 24 hours after a tsunami swept him out to sea
A Tongan man says he swam for more than 24 hours after a tsunami swept him out to sea Enlarge this image toggle caption Marian Kupu/Broadcom Broadcasting FM87.5/via Reuters Marian Kupu/Broadcom Broadcasting FM87.5/via Reuters As Tonga comes back online following
Newsmax
Tongan 'Real-Life Aquaman' Survives 27-Hour Swim After Tsunami
A 57-year-old Tongan man who said he swam around 27 hours after getting swept out to sea during Saturday’s devastating tsunami has been hailed a 'real life Aquaman'. The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano on Saturday killed at least three people,
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ARRESTED, VOTING, PROTEST, RIGHTS
CNN
Democratic congressman arrested during voting rights protest
Washington (CNN) New York Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman was arrested Thursday during a voting rights protest at the US Capitol, his office said in a statement. "Today, Congressman Jamaal Bowman joined a voting rights non-violent direct action at the North
New York Post
Rep. Jamaal Bowman arrested in election reform protest at Capitol
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) was one of 28 protesters arrested at the Capitol Thursday as they called for the Senate to alter its 60-vote legislative filibuster to pass two major election reform bills. Bowman spokesman Marcus Frias said in a statement that the
Huffington Post
Rep. Jamaal Bowman Arrested Alongside Activists Protesting For Voting Rights
Progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) was arrested alongside over two dozen other activists outside the U.S. Capitol as they protested for voting rights just a day after senators failed to pass key voting rights legislation. On Thursday, Bowman joined youth
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AMAZON, STORE, CLOTHING, SOUTHERN
Breitbart
Welcome to the Takeover: Amazon to Open First Retail Clothing Store
E-commerce giant Amazon is reportedly opening its first-ever brick and mortar clothing store called Amazon Style. The first location will open in Los Angeles later this year, although an exact date hasn’t been specified. Engadget reports that tech giant Amazon
CNN
Amazon bets you're tired of just buying clothes off Amazon
New York (CNN Business) Amazon has a new venture outside of e-commerce, cloud computing, content streaming, smart devices, Whole Foods, cashier-less technology or anything else you've come to associate with one of the most successful companies in American history. It's
Newsmax
Amazon Plans a Clothing Store for a Southern California Mall
Amazon says it plans to open a clothing store in a Southern California mall later this year, a first for the online behemoth and a fresh challenge for already struggling traditional retailers. Amazon said Thursday that the store, which will sell women’s and
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FLIGHT, TURNS, MASK, AMERICAN
New York Times
An American Airlines flight turns back over the Atlantic because of a passenger mask dispute.
An American Airlines flight to London from Miami turned around about an hour into its journey on Wednesday night because of a passenger who refused to follow coronavirus masking rules, the airline said. Police officers met Flight AAL38 at Miami International
CNN
American Airlines flight bound for London turns around mid-flight over mask rule compliance
Editor's Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel's weekly newsletter . Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures and other travel developments. (CNN) — An American Airlines passenger plane bound for London
ABC
International flight turns around after passenger refuses to wear mask: Officials
The pilot decided to return to Miami about an hour into the London-bound flight. A passenger who allegedly refused to wear a mask disrupted a London-bound American Airlines flight Wednesday night and prompted the pilot to turn back to Miami so the customer
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DENIAL, HOLOCAUST, APPROVES, ISRAELI
New York Post
UN adopts Israeli resolution to combat Holocaust denial
The United Nations on Thursday adopted a measure to fight Holocaust denial and condemn the Nazi genocide that killed millions of Jews. The Israeli resolution lists actions countries should take to combat Holocaust denial and distortion — including demanding
New York Times
U.N. Approves Israeli Measure to Condemn Holocaust Denial
The United Nations on Thursday adopted an Israeli resolution that condemns denial and distortion of the Holocaust, the Nazi genocide that killed nearly six million Jews and millions of others. Adoption of the resolution by the 193-member General Assembly,
New York Post
UN approves resolution condemning Holocaust denial
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly approved an Israeli-sponsored resolution Thursday condemning any denial of the Holocaust and urging all nations and social media companies “to take active measures to combat antisemitism and Holocaust denial or distortion.” The
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POSITIVE, THOMAS, MASSIE, COVID
CNN
Reps. Thomas Massie and Raul Grijalva test positive for Covid-19
(CNN) Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona both announced Thursday that they tested positive for Covid-19. Massie, who also said he is not vaccinated, is a fierce critic of White House chief medical adviser
Newsmax
Unvaccinated Rep. Thomas Massie Tests Positive for COVID Again
Unvaccinated U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., said Thursday he has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in two years. Massie made the announcement on Twitter. He wrote: "I have tested positive for SARS-CoV2. (Home test, confirmed by lab PCR.) I
Washington Times
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky tests positive for virus
Rep. Thomas Massie, who is not vaccinated for COVID-19, said Thursday he has tested positive for the coronavirus and thinks his symptoms are manageable because of a prior infection at the start of the pandemic. “I can’t guarantee, but I suspect my symptoms
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MURDERER, COLD, CONVICTED, CASE
New York Post
Virginia convicted murderer now charged with 2 cold case slayings after confessions: authorities
A Virginia man already convicted of murder has also been charged in connection with two cold case homicides dating back to 1987 after he allegedly confessed to the crimes, authorities said Wednesday. Charles Helem, 52, is currently serving a life sentence
ABC
2 cold case homicides tied to convicted murderer, police say
The previously unsolved murders occurred in the Northeast in 1987 and 2002. A Virginia man convicted of murder has been charged in connection with two decades-old cold case homicides, authorities said. Charles Helem, 52, is currently serving life in prison
Fox News
Virginia convicted murderer now charged with 2 cold case slayings after confessions: authorities
A Virginia man already convicted of murder has also been charged in connection with two cold case homicides dating back to 1987 after he allegedly confessed to the crimes, authorities said Wednesday. Charles Helem, 52, is currently serving a life sentence
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BRAGG, MEMO, ALVIN, CONTROVERSIAL
National Review
Alvin Bragg Walks Back Memo
Then-Democratic candidate for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks to the press in New York, November 2, 2021. (Mike Segar/Reuters) Manhattan’s new liberal district attorney on Thursday walked back a memo he sent to staff earlier this month calling
Fox News
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg tries to clarify controversial policy memo, says it gave 'wrong impression'
New York City's Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Thursday that a controversial memo he released at the start of his term left "the wrong impression" about his law enforcement policy plans, adding that it "left many New Yorkers justifiably concerned." Bragg,
Fox News
Bragg begins charm offensive with NY biz leaders, downplays controversial criminal prosecution policies
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg yesterday kicked off his charm offensive with New York City business leaders who are up in arms over a memo from his office that suggested criminals in a borough that is epicenter of banking, real estate and the arts can commit a plethora
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MCCARTHY, CONSTANT, CRISIS, AMERICA
Washington Times
America now in ‘constant crisis’
NEWS AND OPINION: So how are we doing as a nation? One Republican observer has summarized the state of things now that President Biden has completed his first year in office. The United States has become “a country in constant crisis,” said House Republican
Newsmax
Kevin McCarthy: Biden's America Is Not Wanted
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday said President Joe Biden’s version of America is not wanted. "This is not the America that we want," McCarthy said. "This is not the America we desire." Calling Biden’s first year in office a year of "mistakes,"
Fox News
McCarthy says under Biden, the country is in 'constant crisis'
EXCLUSIVE: House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy slammed President Biden, saying the country has been in a state of "constant crisis" during his first year at the White House, and blasted congressional Democrats for standing by and doing "nothing" for the
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DIVERSITY, YOUNGKIN, OFFICE, OUTLINES
Conservative Daily News
Youngkin Appoints Anti-CRT Advocate Angela Sailor As Diversity Officer, Outlines Plans To Overhaul Virginia’s Equity Office
Angela Sailor was appointed to be Virginia’s director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, according to a press release. Youngkin also issued his tenth executive order, which designates Sailor as the Commonwealth Chief Diversity, Opportunity & Inclusion Officer
Red State
Glenn Youngkin Masterfully Trolls Woke Establishment With Diversity Hire
Glenn Youngkin hasn’t been the Governor of Virginia for a week and he’s already causing waves. On his first day in office, he nuked the state’s school mask mandate and banned Critical Race Theory from being taught. But if Democrats thought he would just rattle
Breitbart
Youngkin Co-Opts Diversity Office: ‘Viewpoint Diversity,’ True History, Protecting the Unborn
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) is redefining the Northam-era Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion away from “equity,” championing “viewpoint diversity,” and tasking the director with being an “ambassador for the unborn.” Youngkin issued Executive Order
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FLORIDA, OFFICIAL, LEAVE, HEALTH
CNN
Florida health official sent an email calling out his unvaccinated colleagues. He's now on administrative leave
(CNN) The top official for Florida's Department of Health in the Orlando area has been placed on administrative leave after he sent an email expressing his frustration at the low vaccination rate among his colleagues. The email on January 4 by Dr. Raul Pino,
Washington Examiner
Lamont: Broker Academy to reduce health disparities, number of uninsured
A new initiative in Connecticut hopes to reduce health disparities and the number of uninsured residents in the state, Gov. Ned Lamont said. The governor announced the launch of Broker Academy in conjunction with Access Health CT, the state’s health insurance
Fox News
Media push narrative of Florida official put on leave for encouraging vaccinations, but truth more complicated
Multiple media outlets have suggested a Florida health official is on leave and under investigation for encouraging fellow employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but the actual reasoning appears to concern how he may have accessed colleagues' private
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SYNAGOGUE, CALL, COMING, TOLD
Breitbart
'F***ing Jews:' Last Words of Hostage-Taker at Texas Synagogue
In yet more evidence disproving an initial FBI claim that Malik Faisal Akram’s decision to take worshipers at a synagogue hostage at gunpoint was “not specifically targeting” the Jewish community, a leaked tape reveals the Islamist terrorist ranting to his
New York Post
Malik Akram told brother ‘I’m coming home in a body bag’ in chilling final call
The terrorist who held four people hostage inside a Texas synagogue unleashed an expletive-ridden, anti-Semitic rant during a chilling final call to his family – in which he expressed his wish for martyrdom and said he would come “home in a f—king body bag,”
Breitbart
Listen: 'We're Coming to F*cking America' Synagogue Attacker's Last Call
The Texas Synagogue attacker chillingly told his brother over the phone “we’re coming to f***ing America” to give Americans a “f***ing war”, in a recording of a telephone call that allegedly took place shortly before he was shot dead by the FBI. Malik Faisal
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SUICIDE, MOTHER, RULED, PADRES
Washington Times
Deaths of mother, son at Padres’ stadium ruled suicide, homicide
SAN DIEGO — San Diego police have determined the causes of death of a 40-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son who plunged from the third level of San Diego’s Petco Park, just as thousands of baseball fans were heading inside for a Padres game last year. Raquel
Huffington Post
Death Of Mother And Child At MLB Ballpark Ruled Murder-Suicide By Police
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego police have determined the causes of death of a 40-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son who plunged from the third level of San Diego’s Petco Park, just as thousands of baseball fans were heading inside for a Padres game last year. Investigators
Fox News
Falling deaths of mother, 2-year-old son at Padres' Petco Park ruled suicide-homicide: police
Authorities in California announced Wednesday that the falling deaths of a 40-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son at a San Diego Padres game Sept. 25 have officially been ruled a suicide-homicide. The San Diego Police Department said the manner of death
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CHRIS, CUOMO, TESTIMONY, NEW
Fox News
Video of Chris Cuomo testimony that led to CNN firing released by New York attorney general
New York's attorney general released damning video on Thursday of former CNN star Chris Cuomo’s testimony that resulted in his termination from the liberal network. Cuomo’s infamous interview with investigators proved he was active in seeking information about
National Review
Chris Cuomo Testimony in Andrew Cuomo Probe Released
Then New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (L) speaks at a church in Harlem, N.Y., March 17, 2021; CNN anchor Chris Cuomo poses as he arrives at an event in New York, N.Y., May 15, 2019. (Seth Wenig; Mike Segar/Reuters) New York State Attorney General Letitia James
Newsmax
New York AG Releases Chris Cuomo Video Testimony That Led to Firing
New York Attorney General Letitia James released video Thursday of former CNN host Chris Cuomo's testimony that resulted in him being fired from the network. Cuomo's interview with investigators showed that he was actively seeking information about the women
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SPEARS, BRITNEY, FATHER, AGENT
Newsmax
Ex-FBI Agent: Britney Spears' Father Hired Security to Spy on Her
Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears, hired security to spy on his daughter during her 13-year conservatorship, The New York Times reported. According to a previous Times' report, Sherine Ebadi, a former FBI agent and an investigator employed via the pop star's
CNN
Judge sides with Britney Spears in ongoing court battle with her father over finances
(CNN) Although Britney Spears' 13-year conservatorship has ended, the legal battle over her finances is still going on. The singer's attorney, Mathew Rosengart, faced off in court on Wednesday against attorney Alex Weingarten, who now represents the pop star's
Fox News
Britney Spears' sister Jamie Lynn doubles down on claim she tried to help pop star out of conservatorship
Jamie Lynn Spears doubled down on the claims that she tried to help Britney Spears out of her conservatorship. Jamie Lynn also named their mom, Lynne Spears, as the one who was pushing for the conservatorship to continue during an interview with Alex Cooper
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RIO, BORDER, CROSSINGS, YEAR
Washington Times
7-year-old migrant girl drowns in Rio Grande
A 7-year-old girl from Venezuela drowned Tuesday after she was swept from her mother’s arms as they tried to sneak into the U.S. by crossing the Rio Grande. When Border Patrol agents spotted the mother, she told them her daughter had been with her but was
Breitbart
Del Rio Sector Becoming Busiest for Illegal Border Crossings, Says Chief
A massive migrant surge in the Del Rio Sector is threatening to make this the busiest of the nine southwest Border Patrol sectors, according to Chief Patrol Agent Jason D. Owens. With approximately 4,000 apprehended over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend
Breitbart
800 Migrants Cross near West Texas Border Town in Two Days
EAGLE PASS, Texas — In two separate events in as many days, nearly 800 migrants managed to cross the Rio Grande and surrender to Border Patrol. One group of nearly 400 crossed on Wednesday and another similarly sized came early Thursday. According to a source
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AMERICAN, LOSS, MILLION, 931
ABC
American Airlines reports $931 million fourth-quarter loss
American Airlines is reporting a $931 million loss for the fourth quarter and warning that omicron will further delay its recovery DALLAS -- American Airlines lost $931 million in the fourth quarter and the omicron variant of COVID-19 is delaying its recovery
New York Times
American Airlines posts a $931 million loss as the industry struggles to recover.
Image American Airlines said it expected to fly about fewer passengers in the first three months of this year compared with the same period in 2019. Credit... Mike Blake/Reuters American Airlines lost $931 million in the final three months of last year, as
CNN
American and United warn of reduced demand due to Omicron
New York (CNN Business) Both American Airlines and United Airlines reported better-than-expected financial results, despite problems brought on by the Omicron surge during the holiday travel period. But both said they expect problems from the variant early
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CONTINUE, INDEPENDENTS, RULE
Conservative Daily News
Independents Rule and Will Continue to Do So
68 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Many Republicans are giddy over a Gallup poll released this week that found a 14-percentage point shift in the nation from majority Democratic support to majority Republican support during the past year. Understandably
Town Hall
Independents Rule and Will Continue to Do So
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Many Republicans are giddy over a Gallup poll released this week that found a 14-percentage point shift in the nation from majority Democratic support
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MONTHS, CHRISSY, TEIGEN, HAPPIER
Fox News
Chrissy Teigen marks 6 months of sobriety after cyberbullying scandal: ‘I’m happier’
Chrissy Teigen is reflecting on how her life has improved since ditching alcohol. The Cravings founder opened up on Instagram on Wednesday, her six-month anniversary of abstaining from alcohol. "6 months no alcohol! Honestly kind of sucks saying it because
Huffington Post
Chrissy Teigen Is 6 Months Sober, Says She's 'Better,' 'Happier' Than Ever
Chrissy Teigen attends the premiere of WGN America's "Underground" Season 2 on Feb. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. Tommaso Boddi via Getty Images Chrissy Teigen marked a major sobriety milestone this week. The “Cravings” cookbook author shared with followers that
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KENOSHA, KYLE, RITTENHOUSE, GUN
Washington Times
Kyle Rittenhouse wants AR-15 police seized after Kenosha shootings
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man acquitted of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during street protests in Kenosha in 2020, is seeking the return of the gun and other property that police seized after his arrest. Rittenhouse’s
Huffington Post
Kyle Rittenhouse Seeks Return Of Gun Used During Kenosha Protest
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois man acquitted of fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during street protests in Kenosha in 2020, is seeking the return of the gun and other property that police seized after his arrest. Rittenhouse’s
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CHINA, RIGHTS, HUMAN, OLYMPIC
NPR
As the Olympics near, activists criticize China's alleged human rights violations
As the Olympics near, activists criticize China's alleged human rights violations As athletes make final preparations for the Winter Olympics, human rights advocates are ramping up their criticism of host country China's alleged violations, particularly against
Newsmax
Winter Olympic Athletes Warned Not to Speak Out on Human Rights While in China
Athletes competing in the Winter Olympics in China next month were warned on Tuesday not to speak out on human rights issues while in the country for their own safety, according to Reuters. Human rights groups have criticized the International Olympic Committee
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GARLAND, ROBBERIES, DOJ, TRAIN
National Review
Lawmakers Urge Garland to Deploy DOJ Resources to Combat LA Train Robberies
Attorney General Merrick Garland is sworn in to testify before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, examining the Department of Justice on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., October 27, 2021. (Tasos Katopodis/Reuters) Representative Tom Tiffany (R., Wis.)
Fox News
Los Angeles train robberies: Congress members ask Garland for DOJ's help
Reps. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., and other lawmakers are asking Attorney General Merrick Garland to help combat train robberies after photos and videos of Los Angeles train cargo being looted went vial last week. Los Angeles photojournalist
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SUNDANCE, FESTIVAL, FILM, PREVIEW
CNN
Sundance Film Festival 2022: 20 buzzy movies and documentaries premiering during the festival
Wyatt Garfield/Courtesy of Sundance Institute Rebecca Hall appears in "Resurrection" by Andrew Semans. 20 buzzy films premiering at Sundance 2022 Wyatt Garfield/Courtesy of Sundance Institute Rebecca Hall appears in "Resurrection" by Andrew Semans. The Sundance
NPR
A preview of this year's virtual Sundance Film Festival
A preview of this year's virtual Sundance Film Festival The Sundance Film Festival begins Thursday. Festival goers can expect Jesse Eisenberg's directorial debut, a docuseries about comedian Bill Cosby and a number of films about reproductive rights. Movies
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HARMONY, MASSACHUSETTS, MISSING, MONTGOMERY
Fox News
Missing Harmony Montgomery’s deadbeat dad a suspect in cold case Massachusetts murder: reports
Adam Montgomery, the father of missing New Hampshire 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery, is a suspect in a cold case Massachusetts murder investigation, according to local reporting. Investigators have been looking into him in connection with the 2008 shooting
Fox News
Missing Harmony Montgomery: Massachusetts GOP governor says state's handling of custody case being reviewed
An independent investigation is underway in Massachusetts into the state's handling of missing New Hampshire 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery’s case – and how her deadbeat dad was awarded custody back in February 2019, Republican Gov. Charlie Baker says. "I think
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DROP, COVID, CASES, WEEK
USA Today
California may see cases drop this week, forecast says; NBC won't send some announcers to Beijing Olympics: COVID updates
California, a state where an omicron-driven spike in COVID-19 cases occurred later than in cities like Chicago, New York City and Washington D.C., may reach peak case numbers and see case rates begin to fall this week, according to a forecast from the University
USA Today
California may see cases drop this week, forecast says; NBC won't send announcers to Beijing Olympics: COVID updates
California, a state where an omicron-driven spike in COVID-19 cases occurred later than in cities like Chicago, New York City and Washington, D.C., may reach peak case numbers and see case rates begin to fall this week, according to a forecast from the University
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NEW, RACE, MEXICO, PROPOSAL
NPR
New Mexico is pushing to be a 'model' for how race is taught in U.S. schools
New Mexico is pushing to be a 'model' for how race is taught in U.S. schools Enlarge this image toggle caption Cedar Attanasio/AP Cedar Attanasio/AP ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — A proposal to overhaul New Mexico's social studies standards has stirred debate over how
USA Today
New Mexico proposal opens debate on teaching race
New Mexico proposal opens debate on teaching race New Mexico is the new frontier for the debate over how race should be taught in K-12 schools. Education officials are compiling feedback from parents and teachers on new social studies standards that increase
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COUPLE, MEXICO, MURDER, BRUTAL
New York Post
Investigate gay couple’s brutal murder in Mexico as a hate crime, advocates say
The brutal killings of a gay couple from Texas who were tortured, shot and dismembered outside a Mexican border city should be probed as potential hate crimes, advocates said. The mutilated remains of Nohemí Medina Martínez and Yulizsa Ramírez, who lived in
New York Post
Texas couple tortured, murdered and dismembered in Mexico
A gay couple from Texas was found tortured, shot and dismembered outside a Mexican border city that had already reported a spate of women murdered in the young new year. The bodies of Julissa Ramírez and Nohemí Medina Martínez were discovered Sunday in garbage
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GRUDEN, JON, DISMISS, NFL
NPR
NFL moves to dismiss case brought by disgraced coach Jon Gruden over offensive emails
NFL moves to dismiss case brought by disgraced coach Jon Gruden over offensive emails Enlarge this image toggle caption Ethan Miller/Getty Images Ethan Miller/Getty Images The battle between the National Football League and Jon Gruden, the former coach of
Fox News
NFL asks Nevada court to dismiss former Raiders head coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit
The NFL filed a motion asking a Nevada court to dismiss former Raiders coach Jon Gruden's lawsuit against the league, saying the accusations that the the NFL leaked Gruden's old, offensive emails are "baseless" and "should be dismissed for failure to state
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ENGAGEMENT, RING, FOX, MEGAN
Fox News
Megan Fox's engagement ring was designed to hurt her when taken off: 'Love is pain!'
Megan Fox's engagement ring, which was designed by fiancé Machine Gun Kelly, has a painful aspect to it. The diamond and emerald ring's bands are actually thorns, Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, told Vogue magazine. Machine Gun Kelly worked
CNN
Machine Gun Kelly designed Megan Fox's engagement ring to hurt coming off
(CNN) According to Machine Gun Kelly, "Love is pain!" That is what the rapper and actor told Vogue in a joint interview with his new fiancée, actress Megan Fox. Kelly was explaining the "thoroughbred Colombian emerald" and diamond engagement ring he had designed
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2021, HOME, 15, YEAR
Conservative Daily News
Home Sales Surged To 15-Year High In 2021
U.S. existing home sales soared to a 15-year high in 2021 fueled by low interest rates and remote work, which boosted a competitive housing market, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced Thursday. Home sales totaled 6.12 million in 2021, representing
NPR
Home prices rose faster than ever in 2021. The typical home gained $50,000 in value
Home prices rose faster than ever in 2021. The typical home gained $50,000 in value Enlarge this image toggle caption Gerry Broome/AP Gerry Broome/AP Home values rose faster than ever in 2021. The median sales price for an existing home was $346,900, up a
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COVID, OMICRON, HIGHLIGHTS, IMMUNITY
Newsmax
How Omicron Highlights Fading Hope of Herd Immunity From COVID
The omicron variant, which is spreading far faster than previous versions of the coronavirus, is not likely to help countries achieve so-called herd immunity against COVID-19, in which enough people become immune to the virus that it can no longer spread, leading
Newsmax
How Omicron Highlights Fading Hope of Herd Immunity from COVID
The omicron variant, which is spreading far faster than previous versions of the coronavirus, is not likely to help countries achieve so-called herd immunity against COVID-19, in which enough people become immune to the virus that it can no longer spread, leading
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CHRIS, DEATH, DAUGHTRY, CONFIRMS
Fox News
Chris Daughtry confirms stepdaughter's cause of death
Chris Daughtry's family has confirmed his stepdaughter's cause of death. The 42-year-old musician's family confirmed to People magazine that Hannah Price, who was found dead in her home two months ago, died by suicide while under the influence of narcotics. She
New York Post
Chris Daughtry confirms stepdaughter’s cause of death
Chris Daughtry‘s family has confirmed his stepdaughter’s cause of death. The 42-year-old musician’s family confirmed to People magazine that Hannah Price, who was found dead in her home two months ago, died by suicide while under the influence of narcotics. She
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EMPLOYEE, FACE, SCHOOL, PARENTS
Conservative Daily News
Viral Photo Shows A School Employee Taping A Mask To A Child’s Face, Sparking Outrage Among Parents
Pennsylvania parents are outraged over a viral photo that shows a school employee taping a mask to a student’s face, which the school district has confirmed is legitimate. A teacher in the North Penn School District (NPSD) was photographed taping a mask to
Fox News
Pennsylvania parents outraged after school employee tapes mask to child's face
Parents in a Pennsylvania school district have expressed outrage after a photo of a school employee using tape to affix a mask to a child's face went viral online. The school district has confirmed that the photo is genuine. "Pro-mask or anti-mask, I hope
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ALEC, BALDWIN, MARINE, FAMILY
Washington Times
Family of slain Marine sues Alec Baldwin
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The widow and two sisters of a U.S. Marine killed in Afghanistan are suing Alec Baldwin, alleging the actor exposed them to a flood of social media hatred by claiming on Instagram that one sister was an “insurrectionist” for attending former
Red State
Family of Marine Killed in Afghanistan During Biden Withdrawal Is Suing Alec Baldwin
The family of a Marine killed in Afghanistan during the suicide attack at the Kabul airport during the debacle of the Biden withdrawal is now suing Alec Baldwin, saying that he accused members of the family of being Jan. 6 rioters. Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum,
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LIA, SWIMMER, ALLEGES, THOMAS
Breitbart
Teammate Alleges Lia Thomas Intentionally Lost to Female Trans Swimmer
A teammate of famed transgender UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas – a man living as a woman – claims that he recently colluded with another transgender swimmer to lose a race for optics. Earlier this month, after a string of victories put him on a path to winning the
Fox News
Penn swimmer alleges Lia Thomas colluded with fellow transgender swimmer before race
In an exclusive interview with OutKick, a biological female member of the Penn women’s swimming said she believes her teammate, transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, colluded with Yale transgender swimmer Iszac Henig, who’s transitioning from female to male, during
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FRANCISCO, SAN, AIRPORT, BART
ABC
Suspect armed with 2 guns by San Francisco airport's BART station is 'neutralized' by police
An individual with two guns was "neutralized" near the San Francisco International Airport's Bay Area Rapid Transit entrance, temporarily delaying BART service Thursday morning, officials said. When officers responded to the airport's international terminal
Fox News
Police activity shuts San Francisco Airport BART station, cops engage 'threatening individual'
Police activity at San Francisco International Airport on Thursday shut down its BART station. San Francisco police were responding to an incident in front of the BART station around 8 a.m. local time, the airport said. Officers engaged a "threatening individual"
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WIFE, BOOK, EL, REVEALS
New York Post
New book reveals El Chapo is still legally married to his first wife
El Chapo’s wife, former teen beauty queen Emma Coronel Aispuro, is not actually his wife at all, it seems. Although they wed on her 18th birthday in July 2007, to this day the imprisoned drug cartel leader remains legally tied to his first wife, a social worker
New York Post
Book reveals surprising reason El Chapo fell for his much-younger wife
Enchiladas have always been the way to El Chapo’s heart. Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, once fell in love with a prison cook when he was first sent to jail in 1993 because she served up “enchiladas suizas” the way his mother
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ACTOR, ADVENTURE, MOVIES, GERMAN
Fox News
German actor Hardy Kruger, star of adventure movies, dead at 93
Hardy Kruger, considered one of post-war Germany’s best actors, has died. He was 93. His Hamburg-based literary agent, Peter Kaefferlein, said Thursday that Kruger died "suddenly and unexpectedly" Wednesday in California, where he lived with his third wife,
New York Post
German actor Hardy Kruger, star of adventure movies, dies
BERLIN — Hardy Kruger, considered one of post-war Germany’s best actors, has died. He was 93. His Hamburg-based literary agent, Peter Kaefferlein, said Thursday that Kruger died “suddenly and unexpectedly” Wednesday in California, where he lived with his third
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MASS, NORWAY, DANGEROUS, PROSECUTOR
ABC
Prosecutor: Norway mass killer still 'a very dangerous man'
A prosecutor in Norway says a far-right extremist who killed 77 people in 2011 still is “a very dangerous man” and should not be released OSLO, Norway -- A prosecutor in Norway said Thursday that a far-right extremist who killed 77 people in 2011 still is
Newsmax
Prosecutor: Norway Mass Killer Still 'a Very Dangerous Man'
A prosecutor in Norway said Thursday that a far-right extremist who killed 77 people in 2011 still is “a very dangerous man” and therefore a poor candidate for release after 10 years in prison, as Norwegian law permits. On the final day of a three-day parole
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BOTCHED, AIRSTRIKE, VIDEO, PENTAGON
Huffington Post
Pentagon Releases Video Of Botched Kabul Airstrike That Killed 10 Civilians
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has declassified and publicly released video footage of a U.S. drone strike in Kabul that killed 10 civilians in the final hours of a chaotic American withdrawal that ended a 20-year war in Afghanistan. The New York Times obtained
USA Today
Pentagon releases first video of botched airstrike
Pentagon releases first video of botched airstrike The Pentagon has declassified and released video footage of a U.S. drone strike in Kabul that killed 10 civilians in the final hours of a chaotic American withdrawal that ended the war in Afghanistan. (Jan.
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FOOTBALL, COACH, PRACTICE, DIG
NPR
Pa. football coach urges team to help neighbors dig out after a snow storm
Pa. football coach urges team to help neighbors dig out after a snow storm Classes were canceled at Bethel Park High School when this week's snow storm hit. Instead of a weightlifting session, the coach told players to help the community by shoveling driveways
Fox News
Pennsylvania football coach sends athletes to shovel elderly driveways instead of practice
When severe winter storms started heading toward Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, earlier this week, this high school football coach didn’t just cancel the team’s scheduled weight lifting practice. He also sent the athletes to shovel the driveways of their neighbors
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BIRTHDAY, PARTON, 76TH, DOLLY
Fox News
Dolly Parton celebrates 76th birthday in her 'birthday suit'
Dolly Parton celebrated her 76th birthday in her "birthday suit" on social media. Parton shared a photo to mark the occasion Wednesday on Twitter. "Just hangin' out in my birthday suit," the country music star captioned her photo. Parton's "birthday suit"
CNN
Dolly Parton celebrated her 76th birthday in her 'birthday suit'
(CNN) Dolly Parton's idea of a "birthday suit" is slightly more sedate than you might imagine. The singing legend celebrated her 76th birthday Wednesday by posting a photo of her wearing a pink outfit with red lace accents on her verified Twitter account. The
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WOMAN, METAL, DEAD, OFFICE
Fox News
Philadelphia metal-pipe attack in office building leaves woman dead; tenant arrested
A man who rented office space in a Philadelphia office building as arrested Wednesday after allegedly beating a woman to death with a metal pipe as she sat at a reception desk, authorities said. The brutal daytime attack – which was seen by several witnesses
New York Post
Philadelphia woman dead from metal pipe attack in office building
A man who rented office space in a Philadelphia office building as arrested Wednesday after allegedly beating a woman to death with a metal pipe as she sat at a reception desk, authorities said. The brutal daytime attack – which was seen by several witnesses
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ABUSE, USC, GUARDS, PARTIES
Fox News
USC fraternity parties must have security guards following abuse allegations
Most fraternities at the University of Southern California will be allowed to start having parties again in March if security guards are posted at stairs or hallways in fraternity houses that lead to bedrooms, the Los Angeles Times reported. Strict rules issued
Washington Times
USC frats must have guards at parties after abuse claims
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Most fraternities at the University of Southern California will be allowed to start having parties again in March if security guards are posted at stairs or hallways leading to bedrooms, the Los Angeles Times reported. Strict rules issued
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IRAN, RUSSIA, CHINA, NAVAL
Newsmax
Trilateral Naval Drills Between China, Russia and Iran Start on Friday
China, Russia and Iran will hold joint naval drills on Friday, a public relations official from Iran's armed forces told semi-official ISNA news agency on Thursday. The "2022 Marine Security Belt" exercise will take place in the north of the Indian Ocean and
Washington Times
U.S. adversaries Russia, China stage naval exercises with Iran in Indian Ocean
Russia and China are sending warships to the northern part of the Indian Ocean to take part in a series of naval exercises alongside Iran as tensions in the region continue to mount. Iranian marine and airborne units and the separate Islamic Revolutionary
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FRANCISCO, SAN, GUARD, VICIOUSLY
New York Post
Dog viciously attacks San Francisco library security guard
A San Francisco Main Library security guard was aggressively attacked by an attendee’s dog on Sunday. A library spokesperson tells KTVU the incident began when witnesses noticed the barking dog next to its unresponsive owner at a computer kiosk. Two library
Fox News
Dog viciously attacks San Francisco library security guard after trying to get owner's attention
A San Francisco Main Library security guard was aggressively attacked by an attendee's dog on Sunday. A library spokesperson tells KTVU the incident began when witnesses noticed the barking dog next to its unresponsive owner at a computer kiosk. Two library
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REEF, CORAL, TAHITI, DISCOVERED
CNN
Enormous 'twilight zone' coral reef discovered off the coast of Tahiti
(CNN) Deep in the ocean off the coast of Tahiti, scientists made an incredible discovery in November: acres of giant, pristine, rose-shaped corals blossoming from the sea floor in what's known as the ocean's "twilight zone." That a coral reef so large and
ABC
Discovery of 'pristine' coral reef near Tahiti could help save dying coral reefs around the world, scientist says
Up to 14% of the coral reefs in the world were killed between 2009 and 2018. The marine science community is buzzing with excitement after the discovery of a rare stretch of coral reef in pristine condition off the coast of Tahiti and the answers it could
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BOEING, EMIRATES, 777, HAUL
New York Post
Long-haul carrier Emirates resumes Boeing 777 flights to US
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Long-haul carrier Emirates said Thursday it would resume its Boeing 777 flights to the U.S. after halting its use of the aircraft there over an ongoing dispute over the rollout of new 5G services in America. International carriers
ABC
Emirates to again fly Boeing 777 to US as 5G rollout slowed
Long-haul carrier Emirates says it will resume its Boeing 777 flights to the U.S. after halting its use of the aircraft there over concerns new 5G services in America could interfere with airplane technology that measures altitude DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
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COMMITTEE, SUBPOENAS, NEW, ELECTION
Washington Times
Jan. 6 committee targets ‘Groyper’ leaders in new round of subpoenas
The House Jan 6. committee on Wednesday subpoenaed two leaders of the far-right “Groypers” movement, saying they promoted election fraud claims at rallies leading up to the riot at the U.S. Capitol. The committee said the two men, Nicholas Fuentes and Patrick
CNN
January 6 committee subpoenas 2 people who promoted election fraud conspiracy theories
(CNN) The House select committee investigating the January 6 riot issued two new subpoenas Wednesday to individuals who promoted unsupported theories about election fraud and were at the US Capitol Complex on January 6, 2021, during the attack. Nicholas J.
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PETITO, GABBY, PROPERTY, COUPLE
New York Post
Families of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie agree on ‘distribution of property’
The families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have cut a deal to split up the couple’s things when they’re released by the FBI, a lawyer told The Post Thursday. “An agreement in principle with respect to the distribution of property between the two families
Fox News
Gabby Petito's family back in Florida 4 months later; parents reach agreement regarding couple's property
The family of Gabby Petito was in Florida on Thursday morning, roughly four months after their daughter was found strangled to death in Wyoming, Fox News Digital has learned, as an attorney representing her fiance's loved ones says they have reached an agreement
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ELZA, BRAZILIAN, SINGER, 91
NY Daily News
Brazilian singer Elza Soares dies at 91, was samba icon
Soares “moved the world with her voice, her strength and her determination,” her family posted Thursday afternoon on her official Facebook and Instagram pages, adding that she “will forever be in the history of music and in our hearts and the thousands of fans
NPR
Brazilian samba singer Elza Soares dies at 91
Brazilian samba singer Elza Soares dies at 91 Enlarge this image toggle caption Leo Correa/AP Leo Correa/AP RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian samba singer Elza Soares died in her Rio de Janeiro home on Thursday afternoon, family members said on the artist's official
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EMBIID, 50, JOEL, MAGIC
CNN
Joel Embiid explodes for 50-point blitz in NBA night of individual brilliance
(CNN) Joel Embiid scored a devastating joint career-high 50 points in just 27 minutes to help lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 123-110 victory over the Orlando Magic on a Thursday of solo dominance in the NBA. The star center shot 17 of 23 from the floor and
Fox News
Joel Embiid ties career high with 50 points, 76ers beat Magic
Joel Embiid doesn't need to emulate any other NBA star. He proved Wednesday night that he's in a class on his own. Embiid tied his career high with 50 points in just 27 minutes, leading a dominant third quarter that carried the Philadelphia 76ers to a 123-110
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NAVY, CHALLENGES, SOUTH, SEA
Washington Times
U.S. Navy again challenges China’s claims in South China Sea with destroyer voyage
The U.S. Navy sent a destroyer through the disputed South China Sea, the latest in a series of maritime challenges to China‘s territorial claims in the region. On Thursday, the USS Benfold conducted a “freedom of navigation operation” close by the disputed
CNN
South China Sea: US Navy warship USS Benfold challenges Chinese territorial claims
Hong Kong (CNN) A United States Navy guided missile destroyer challenged Chinese claims of sovereignty in and around islands in the South China Sea on Thursday, with a Navy statement saying such claims violate international law and "pose a serious threat to
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FIRST, PAYCHECK, ADAMS, MAYOR
New York Times
Eric Adams, a Bitcoin Booster, Is Taking First Paycheck in Crypto
In November, Eric Adams made an announcement that galvanized the cryptocurrency world: Once he became mayor of New York City, he would take his first three paychecks in Bitcoin. Mr. Adams has now followed through on that promise, to the extent that he could. Because
ABC
NYC's mayor invests first paycheck in cryptocurrency
New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to convert his first paycheck this week into two cryptocurrencies NEW YORK -- New York City's new mayor, Eric Adams, plans to convert his first paycheck this week into two cryptocurrencies, which he has been hyping as a
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REICH, ROBERT, SINEMA, KYRSTEN
Conservative Daily News
In Less Than Six Months, Robert Reich Went From Champion Of Women Empowerment To Advocate For Slapping Kyrsten Sinema
Robert Reich, former secretary of labor, said that Democrats should slap Democratic Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema in a since-deleted Thursday tweet. “Tonight, Republican senators lined up to shake Kyrsten Sinema’s hand,” the now-deleted tweet read. “Democratic
Breitbart
Nolte: Robert Reich Tells Dems to Give Kyrsten Sinema ‘the Backs of Their Hands’
After a bipartisan vote in the U.S. Senate Wednesday night ended the Democrat party’s hopes of forever rigging future elections, former Labor Secretary Robert Reich told Democrat senators to give Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) “the backs of their hands.” Reich,
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PELOSI, BIDEN, PIVOTING, PIECEMEAL
Washington Times
Pelosi pivoting to health care in a piecemeal approach to Biden’s agenda
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said expanding Obamacare will be a top priority when breaking up President Biden’s $1.75 trillion social welfare bill and climate bill to try to pass it in pieces. She insisted that breaking up the bill would not reduce
Breitbart
Nancy Pelosi May Rename Biden's Stalled Build Back Better Package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) told reporters during her weekly press conference on Thursday that “chunks” of President Joe Biden’s stalled $2 trillion Build Back Better package may be renamed to ensure the legislation would pass before the 2022 midterms. Pelosi
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GASCON, COUNTY, POLICIES, CRIME
Fox News
LA County DA Gascon ripped again for lenient crime policies: 'Not always on the side of victims of crime'
Prosecutors in Los Angeles County continue to criticize their boss for his approach for holding suspected criminals accountable following the high-profile deaths of two women and a range of directives that critics say are too lenient. Eric Siddall, a prosecutor
Fox News
LA County sheriff rips 'woke' Gascon's soft on crime policies: His support for victims is 'too late'
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told "America Reports" Thursday that LA District Attorney George Gascon's sudden empathy for victims of crimes is too late due to his prior support for soft-on-crime policies. ALEX VILLANUEVA: Everything he claims
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SIA, GRIFFIN, REHAB, BACKLASH
CNN
Sia reveals she entered rehab after backlash to 'Music' film
(CNN) Sia revealed that the backlash following her choices in her feature directorial debut, "Music," left her struggling with her mental health and she entered rehab as a result. The singer faced criticism from some advocates for its depiction of autism and
Huffington Post
Sia: Kathy Griffin 'Saved My Life' When I Was Suicidal
Sia has revealed that comedian Kathy Griffin supported her during a mental health crisis. In a New York Times profile about the “My Life on the D-List” comedian published Wednesday, the paper spoke to the Australian singer and songwriter about their friendship. Advertisement Both