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- Trump lawyers’ 'desperate' Merrick Garland gambit was a sign of 'fear': former US attorney alternetAccording to former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade, a letter from two of Donald Trump's lawyers to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding an audience to discuss special counsel Jack Smith should not be taken seriously by anyone, and is a ploy that will not help them if and when DOJ indictments co
- 5 takeaways: Biden, McCarthy strike deal to raise debt limit thehillPresident Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) reached an agreement in principle to raise the debt limit Saturday night, capping off days of high-stakes negotiations between emissaries for the White House and GOP conference. The deal raises the debt limit for two years, beefs up work requirem
- Baltimore teens are under curfew starting Memorial Day weekend in an effort to curb gun violence insiderBaltimore Police Department officer in Baltimore. Patrick Semansky/Associated Press Baltimore teens are under a curfew this summer in an effort to curb gun violence. The policy hopes to prevent teens from "becoming the victims or perpetrators of violent crime." The police department received a memo
- Chuck Schumer tells Senate Democrats to prepare for possible debt ceiling vote Friday washingtonexaminerSen. Chuck Schumer is looking to bring legislation to codify Roe v. Wade to the floor. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) J. Scott Applewhite Chuck Schumer tells Senate Democrats to prepare for possible debt ceiling vote Friday Brady Knox May 28, 03:10 PM May 28, 03:10 PM Video Embed Senate Majority
- NYC lawmakers maintain ties with convicted child sex abuser who unleashed racist tirade at hearing nypostA child sex offender affiliated with a progressive advocacy group remains tight with some lefty lawmakers — despite a racist tirade he unleashed at a 2022 City Council hearing. Several Council members this month were seen on video and in photos schmoozing and protesting with Douglas Powell, despite
- Dolphins' Jalen Ramsey was in the DMs of Cavinder twin, TikTok star says foxnewsMiami Dolphins star Jalen Ramsey talked about his strategy when it came to direct messaging women on social media with Jake Paul in a recent conversation for Betr. Paul, the YouTube star turned boxing phenomenon, asked Ramsey what his strategy was. Hanna Cavinder, the former Miami Hurricanes basket
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- Best actress at Cannes returns to polarised Turkey on runoff day reutersMerve Dizdar, best actress winner at the Cannes Film Festival, returned to Turkey on Sunday and was met both by cheering fans and sharp criticism, highlighting the extreme polarisation in the country. Dizdar, who delivered an emotional speech on the struggle of women in Turkey upon receiving her pri
- In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control apnewsJoshua Danjuma, 36, poses with a handcrafted riffle in Kunji Village, Southern Kaduna Nigeria, Thursday , April 27, 2023. Danjuma, a hunter who lost two of his five children in a late night March 2023 gunmen attack that left 33 people dead, has joined others in protecting their homes. (AP Photo/Chin
- What Erdogan’s win means for the West voxCitizens wave a Turkish flag by an election kiosk for Turkish President and People’s Alliance’s presidential candidate Recep Tayyip Erdogan on May 8, 2023, in Istanbul, Turkey. | Aziz Karimov/Getty Images Turkey’s Erdogan ran on a nationalistic message. He just secured another presidential term. I
- Take a Peek Inside This Preppy Home theepochtimesBy Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Nell Hill’s designer Anne and her family have lived in their Prairie Village, Kansas, home for almost four years. When the Epsteins purchased their nearly century-old home in the suburbs of Kansas, they knew it needed an update. Many big and little proje
- EU Issues Warning After Elon Musk Pulls Twitter Out of Anti-‘Disinformation’ Agreement theepochtimesSenior European Union officials were furious over the weekend after Twitter owner Elon Musk pulled the social media platform out of the bloc’s “Code of Practice,” which critics say is tantamount to a censorship regime. The EU’s internal market commissioner, Thierry Breton, wrote that Twitter left th
- Schumer warns debt-limit debate may stretch right up to June 5 deadline thehillSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is warning Senate Democratic colleagues to prepare to stay in session right up until the June 5 deadline to pass a debt-limit deal because conservatives are threatening to drag out the debate and votes for as long as possible. Schumer also announced tha
- Jane Fonda says ‘White men’ and racism are causing climate crisis oannDuring a discussion at the recent Cannes Film Festival this year, Jane Fonda blamed racism and white men for climate change, also saying that the environmental crisis would not exist without the patriarchy.
- Heat vs Celtics: Game 6 breakdown and game 7 expectations nypostNBA Writer for TrueHoop Jarod Hector joins Dexter to discuss game 6 and preview game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and the Celtics.
- The 'Poor Souls' Buried Without Their Fathers wsjMarine Col. Francis Fenton kneels beside the flag-draped body of his son, Pfc. Michael Fenton, killed in action in Okinawa. If Iraq and Afghanistan were the instant-video wars and Vietnam was the television war, then World War II was the war of the black-and-white photograph. Newspapers and magazine
- Cosy £100k hideaway inspired by JRR Tolkein's Bilbo Baggins wows at the Chelsea Flower Show dailymailFrom the outside, it's an enchanting hideaway for a hobbit inspired by JRR Tolkien's Bilbo Baggins. But step inside the quaint round door of the wooden creation which delighted crowds at the Chelsea Flower Show this week and its true purpose is revealed. The 'hobbit-hole' is the ultimate teenage den
- Carcasses left at pro-life center described as 'ritualistic attack' wnd[Editor's note: This story originally was published by Live Action News.] By Bettina de Fiore Live Action News According to Fox News and Catholic News Agency (CNA), a pro-life pregnancy center in Florida was recently the target of a “ritualistic attack.” On May 10, staff of the Catholic-affiliated J
- Celtics fans go wild in streets of Boston after stunning win over Heat nypostDerrick White’s late-game heroics in South Beach had Celtics fans in Boston celebrating like they won the championship. A video recorded by WHDH Boston captured one fan hanging from a street pole near the green Causeway St. sign, pumping his left arm in the air and encouraging the group beneath him
- Ronna McDaniel, Republican Party chair, urges RNC unity as GOP presidential race heats up washingtontimesRepublican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel doubled down Sunday on her calls for party unity as more GOP contenders throw their hats into the ring for the 2024 presidential nomination.
- Sacramento's War on Skittles wsjProgressives aren’t satisfied with banning internal-combustion engines, gas stoves and plastic straws. They want to take away your Skittles, jelly beans and red-velvet cupcakes too.
- Artificial intelligence model to help scientists predict whether breast cancer will spread foxnewsOncologists in the U.K. have developed an AI model to help predict whether aggressive forms of breast cancer will spread based on changes in a patient’s lymph nodes. The research was published Thursday in the Journal of Pathology by Breast Cancer Now and funded by scientists at King’s College of Lo
- Male swimmer dies at the Swansea Triathlon dailymailAn athlete is feared to have drowned earlier today, after losing consciousness while competing in the Swansea Triathlon. The male swimmer died while taking part in the 750m swim section of the gruelling endurance competition, event organisers confirmed. The athlete lost consciousness while competing
- Unborn ‘miracle’ child of slain NYC cop Jason Rivera gets $20K scholarship nypostThe unborn child of slain cop Jason Rivera is being awarded a $20,000 college scholarship from The First Responders Children's Foundation -- "a blessing" for NYPD widow Dominique Luzuriaga Rivera.
- Will it pass? Questions now turn to selling the debt ceiling deal washingtonpostHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Sunday that he was reserving judgment on the deal, noting that his caucus had yet to review the legislative text when pressed on whether he could deliver the Democratic votes necessary. White House officials are set to brief all House Democrats ear
- Majority of COVID Hospital Deaths Were Due to Untreated Bacterial Pneumonia theepochtimesHospitals sticking to the strict hand-me-down, highly profitable “COVID protocol” may have doomed a majority of admitted COVID-19 patients to death due to a perfect storm of institutional failure, a new study shows. This article was originally published by The Defender—Children’s Health Defense’s Ne
- Three killed, five wounded in biker gang shootout in New Mexico reuters[1/2] A police officer stands guard as man with a Bandidos MC patch assists a shot biker in Red River, New Mexico after a shootout between members of two motorcycle gangs at an annual Memorial Day motorbike rally, in this handout picture taken on May 27, 2023. Reto Mesmer/Handout via REUTERS TAOS, N
- Migrants with children stuck at Poland's border wall; activists say Belarus won't let them turn back goA group of some 30 migrants seeking asylum, including small children, has been stuck at Poland's border wall with Belarus for three days, Polish human rights activists said Sunday. Although the migrants were outside Poland's border wall, activists from Grupa Granica (Border Group) said they were on
- Inside Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello’s ‘cuddly’ date night at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour nypostShawn Mendes and Camila Cabello had a “cuddly” date night during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Saturday night. The on-again, off-again couple “appeared very physical” during the show at MetLife Stadium, an eyewitness exclusively tells Page Six. “At one point during the show, Shawn was sitting on a chair
- Border agents need the right tools for the job thehillFentanyl, a highly dangerous and addictive synthetic opioid, continues to flood our nation at alarming rates. The urgency to address this crisis demands innovative solutions that can aid in the detection and interception of illicit drugs and their precursors. In addition to targeting the northbound
- Chris Sununu says he will decide on 2024 Republican presidential bid 'in the next week or two' foxnewsNew Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said Sunday that he believes "there’s a pathway to win" the GOP presidential nomination and will decide "in the next week or two" whether he’ll run in 2024. "When I start doing something, I’m 120% in," Sununu said on CNN’s "State of the Union" on Sunday. "Pretty soon
- Blink-And-You'll-Miss-It Moment in NBA Playoffs Is First of Its Kind Since Michael Jordan in 1989 westernjournalFew players, if any, have been more mythologized in the annals of NBA history than one Michael Jeffrey Jordan. Considered by many to be the greatest basketball player of all time, Jordan earned that mythic reputation with an NBA career chock full of iconic moments. Winning six-of-six NBA Finals (wit
- Turkey’s Erdogan wins 5th term as president, extending rule into 3rd decade washingtonexaminerPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan waves to supporters outside his residence in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Turkey's incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared victory in his country's runoff election, extending his rule into a third decade. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) Francisco Sec
- AEW Double Or Nothing 2023 Live Stream: Start Time, Card, How To Watch Live Online nypostLive from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, AEW presents Double or Nothing! It’s a terrific weekend to be a pro wrestling fan. Impact Wrestling’s Under Siege took place on Friday, WWE’s Night of Champions aired on Saturday, and AEW’s Double or Nothing takes place tonight on pay-per-view! The marquee
- Brian Cox's stand-in says the 'Succession' production team used Logan Roy's go-to expletive in a goodbye letter to cast and crew insiderSarah Snook, Alan Ruck, Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, and Kieran Culkin attend the Season 4 premiere of HBO's "Succession" in March 2023. Taylor Hill/Getty Images Tim Wilson is a stand-in for Brian Cox (Logan Roy) on HBO's popular series, "Succession." Wilson shared a goodbye note production gave the c
- GOP rep. accuses Biden admin of misleading veterans about VA funding: They 'flat-out lied' foxnewsGOP Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., argued on "Sunday Morning Futures" that the Biden administration's Department of Veterans Affairs' claim that the Republican's debt limit bill would harm military veterans is a baseless "lie." GOP DEMANDS APOLOGY FROM BIDEN’S VA FOR ‘BASELESS LIE’ ABOUT CUTS TO VETERANS
- Chuck Schumer praises Biden for making deal with McCarthy, tells Senate to prepare for weekend vote foxnewsSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised President Joe Biden for coming to a debt ceiling agreement with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and told senators to prepare for a vote later this week. Schumer made the statement in a "dear colleagues" letter to his fellow Democrats on Sunday. The caucus w
- New scheme foreshadows death of free speech for one Western nation wnd[Editor's note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Wire.] By S.A. McCarthy Real Clear Wire LIMERICK, Ireland -- Ireland is on the verge of passing the most aggressive hate crime law in the European Union, which includes the first legal protections in the EU for transgender individuals
- Hanoi Jane: 'White Men and White-Man Racism Are to Blame for Climate Change' redstateJane Fonda was handed a helmet. She had visited a number of North Vietnamese propaganda photo-ops with one of the last being an anti-aircraft battery. Communist propagandists were delighted when she happily took the headgear and gladly sat down and peered through the gun’s iron sights. Click, click
- Florida's Anti-LGBT Laws: Unwarranted and Un-American realclearpoliticsFlorida's Parental Rights in Education legislation is designed to end practices for which there is no evidence, impose values on students, muzzle teachers and erase a group of already marginalized ...
- 8 dead, 35 shot over violent Chicago Memorial Day weekend thepostmillennialThe city of Chicago, now under the leadership of newly inaugurated, far-left Mayor Brandon Johnson, saw at least 35 people shot over Memorial Day weekend. 8 of those people were killed by the gunfire, Breaking911 reports. Another man, 20, was shot and killed early Sunday in the 1000-block of West
- Can a Soldier Come Home From War? realclearpolitics
- Biden, McCarthy poised to claim victory after protracted debt drama politicoSome House conservatives spent Sunday morning lining up against a deal that one called “insanity.” Some progressives are privately grumbling at their party’s lack of wins. Yet as lawmakers parsed through the deal between President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy, it was becoming clear that mos
- Dave Chappelle, NYC Nurse Kick Cancel Culture to Curb realclearpoliticsDave Chappelle, NYC nurse find right way to kick cancel culture to the curb. J.K. Rowling joins the ranks of those who don't cave to every leftist demand.
- John Cleese refuses to remove 'Life of Brian' joke about a man becoming a woman and having a baby that critics call 'transphobic' theblazeJohn Cleese refused to bend the knee to the outrage mob who called for a joke to be removed from an upcoming stage version of Monty Python’s "Life Of Brian." The controversial scene features a man claiming that he is a woman and he can have a baby. Cleese is working on a stage production of Monty P
- Everton 1-0 Bournemouth: Sean Dyche says Toffees have a lot of work to do bbcEverton manager Sean Dyche says a lot of work needs to be done at the club after narrowly securing Premier League safety with a 1-0 win against Bournemouth. Watch highlights from Sunday's Premier League games on Match Of The Day at 22:30 BST on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.
- Indy 500's sole female driver calls racing the only sport where sexes are equal washingtonexaminerKatherine Legge, of England, prepares to drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Darron Cummings/AP Indy 500's sole female driver calls racing the only sport where sexes are equal
- Parents Can't Protect Kids From Social Media Alone realclearpoliticsIt's a struggle to oversee how children are using apps and enforce limits on phone usage. The sooner Congress develops safety standards for platforms, the better.
- In Latin America, China Gets Down to Business as US Dithers realclearpoliticsBefore COVID-19 raged through Chile in all its lethal power, Jorge Barrios sat in his living room using sanitation wipes to scrub a recently received package. "It's from China," he said. "You have to be careful with these things." It was February 2020, and although most Chileans had heard of COVID a
- Los Angeles Lakers Not Likely To Acquire Kyrie Irving Through Sign-And-Trade: Report forbesIn what may be a blessing in disguise, the Los Angeles Lakers aren’t likely to acquire Kyrie Irving through a sign-and-trade with the Dallas Mavericks. According to the latest newsletter from NBA insider Marc Stein, the Mavericks have no interest in trading star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Laker
- Jeffries Noncommittal on Democrat Support for Debt Ceiling Deal theepochtimesHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) was noncommittal on whether Democrats would support a debt ceiling deal negotiated between Republicans and the White House. On the evening of May 27, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) announced during a press conference that he and Presiden
- Widow whose Salmon farm worker husband, 58, was crushed warns 'others will die' unless firm acts now dailymailA widow whose partner was killed while working for one of Scotland biggest salmon farm operators has accused bosses of failing to improve safety standards - despite the firm admitting criminal charges over his death. Claiming little has been done to protect staff, Catriona Lockhart issued a stark wa
- A bus driver and passenger opened fire on each other on a moving Charlotte transit bus, leaving both injured cnnA bus driver and passenger opened fire on each other on a moving Charlotte transit bus earlier this month, leaving both injured, transit authorities said. The incident started when a bus passenger, who authorities identified as Omarri Shariff Tobias, got up while the bus was in motion and asked the
- Jewel's twist on national anthem at Indianapolis 500 fails to resonate with fans, panned as 'disrespectful' foxnewsIndyCar fans were locked in to watch the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday with Alex Palou on the pole and drivers like Pato O’Ward and Felix Rosenqvist trying to take home the victory. But before drivers started their engines, fans were left a bit baffled during the pre-rac
- Robert Reich: 'There’s no time for further negotiations' because the debt deal 'must' pass alternetPresident Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (D-CA) reached a tentative deal Saturday that would raise the debt ceiling and avoid default. Economist Robert Reich argues in an op-ed for The Guardian that the White House and House lawmakers "can" pass the deal, "because they must." Per Reuters
- 'Abortions by Email' and Other Bombshells From FDA realclearpoliticsThe latest hearing in the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA (the FDA abortion pill case) proved to be the fiercest yet. Arguments were heard at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals over the FDA’s alleged failure to safeguard women and girls against the abortion pill, mifepristone. What was assume
- Microsoft executive calls for faster AI regulation cnnThe government needs to work faster to regulate AI, which has more potential for the good of humanity than any other invention preceding it, Brad Smith, Microsoft president and vice chair, said on CBS' "Face the Nation" Sunday.
- Actor claims need for on-set therapist over racist backlash to 'Rings of Power' washingtonexaminerIsmael Cruz Cordova arrives at the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards at The Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Actor claims need for on-set therapist over racist backlash to 'Rings of
- This low-profile committee could sink or save the Biden-McCarthy deal washingtonpostKevin McCarthy agreed to add three far-right conservatives to the Rules Committee in order to win enough votes to become House speaker. That trio now holds the fate of this legislation in their hands.
- Chicago Fed president: Negotiating on debt ceiling so close to deadline 'definitely a little dangerous' thehillThe president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Austan Goolsbee, said on Sunday that negotiating the debt ceiling so close to the looming default deadline is “definitely a little dangerous.” “It’s definitely a little dangerous,” Goolsbee said on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” “As [Federal
- Debt Ceiling Deal Curtails GOP-Backed Budget Cuts, Spending Caps reasonAfter a monthslong standoff, President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R–Calif.) announced a deal to raise the federal government's debt limit and avert the first default in U.S. history. The deal will suspend the debt limit through January 2025—in other words, until after the win
- Jen Psaki: Despite being a laughingstock, don’t ignore what DeSantis is actually saying msnbcJen Psaki breaks down DeSantis's 2024 launch. Psaki says, "We could spend the remainder of the Republican primary talking about awkward DeSantis moments... but don't let that distract from what he is actually saying, because that is far more consequential."
- Erdogan has claimed victory in Turkey's presidential runoff election nprTurkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared on course Sunday to overcome the strongest opposition he's faced in years. A win would cement his power and signify the endurance of his one-man executive rule. (Image credit: Murad Sezer/AP)
- How Black Lives Matter got police violence wrong wnd[Editor's note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Wire.] By Christopher J. Ferguson Real Clear Wire In the early 2000s the United States enjoyed comparative racial optimism. Majorities of both black and white citizens felt race relations were improving. Even left-leaning NPR highligh
- Gary Sanchez And Aaron Judge, Once Yankee Cornerstones, Headed In Opposite Directions forbesIt was the dog days of August and the 2016 New York Yankees had just parted ways with their star-crossed slugger, Alex Rodriguez, who was only a year and a half removed from his season-long doping suspension. Rodriguez’s release came two months before the club would miss the postseason for the third
- Turkey's Erdogan wins 5th term as president, extending rule into 3rd decade newsnationnowTurkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection Sunday, extending his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade in a country reeling from high inflation and the aftermath of an earthquake that leveled entire cities. With nearly 99% of ballot boxes opened, unofficial results from compe
- People celebrate as Erdogan declares victory aljazeeraTurkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared victory in his country’s presidential election, extending his rule into a third decade. In his first comments since the polls closed on Sunday, Erdogan spoke to supporters on a campaign bus outside his home in Istanbul. “I thank each member of our
- McCarthy on debt limit deal: ‘There’s a lot in here for both sides’ thehillSpeaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Sunday said there are provisions in the debt limit agreement that both Democrats and Republicans can support, an apparent reversal from his statement earlier in the day that the nascent agreement struck between GOP lawmakers and the White House included “not one
- Venice police investigate bright green liquid in Grand Canal washingtontimesMILAN — Police in Venice are investigating the source of a phosphorescent green liquid patch that appeared Sunday in the city’s famed Grand Canal. The governor of the Veneto region, Luca Zaia, posted a photo of the green liquid that spread through the water near the arched Rialto Bridge. The patch w
- Sunday Smiles hotairI am sitting here trying to think of something profound to say, and am stumped. Should it be funny but touching? Inspirational and uplifting? Deeply researched and historical? Maybe a good rant against the Marxists destroying the West. I always love ranting against revolutionaries. The Deep State is
- McCarthy, Biden predict Congress will pass debt ceiling deal reutersU.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicted on Sunday that a majority of his fellow Republicans would support the deal to suspend the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling that he negotiated at the weekend with President Joe Biden. Hours later, the Democratic president said he was confident the legislation wo
- Woman discovers note left on her car by angry neighbours who say they are 'fed up' with her parking dailymailA woman has discovered an 'unbelievable' note which was left on her car windscreen by angry neighbours who said they were 'fed up' with her parking. Lauren Ball received the note stuck under her windscreen wiper on Thursday last week after parking her car on Becker Close in Denton, Greater Mancheste
- Speaker McCarthy Defends Debt Ceiling Deal Amid Harsh Republican Criticism redstateOn Saturday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced that an agreement had been reached with the White House after stalled negotiations and uncompromising sticking points threatened the United States to go into default by June 5. McCarthy declared victory, calling the deal “worthy of the Ameri
- AI highlights threats of trusting 'an expert class' wnd[Editor's note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Wire.] By Bruce Abramson Real Clear Wire Does artificial intelligence threaten to conquer humanity? In recent months, the question has leaped from the pages of science fiction novels to the forefront of media and government attention.
- Democrats blame border breakdown on U.S. laws, not Biden washingtontimesFor Rep. Jamal Bowman, there is no border crisis -- at least not in the way much of the country sees the record numbers of illegal immigrants being detected trying to enter without authorization.
- Turkey's Erdoğan set for election victory politicoRecep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to win another five years as Turkey’s president after prevailing in divisive elections that at one point seemed to threaten his hold on power. The 69-year-old, who has dominated his country’s politics for two decades, was on track to win the run-off vote by 52 percent to
- Conservative House Republicans Threaten to Sink Biden, McCarthy Deal: 'We're Going to Try' westernjournalConservative House Republicans reacted angrily Sunday to the compromise agreed to between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden to raise the debt ceiling. The bill imposes some spending limits on discretionary non-defense spending and gave Republicans some of what they wanted on issues such
- WaPo backs trans Satanist who Target tapped to make kids Pride merch thepostmillennialOn Friday, the Washington Post published a piece claiming that conservatives are painting designer Erik Carnell, and the retail chain Target, as promotors of Satan out of anti-LGBTQ hate. They said this is "a common occurrence whenever a major corporation shows support for the community." "The attac
- California man stops bank robbery by talking to the suspect. It was his former neighbor usatodayA California man was waiting in line to deposit a check at a bank when he noticed a robbery unfold in front of him – and the suspect was his former neighbor. Michael Armus Sr. was at Bank of the West in Woodland, California, on Monday when police said Eduardo Plasencia, 43, entered the bank and pass
- Erdoğan claims victory in Turkey's presidential runoff axiosTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared victory in Sunday's presidential runoff, triumphing over a united opposition and claiming another five-year term. Why it matters: This was expected to be the most difficult election of Erdoğan's two decades in power. The Turkish strongman was under pre
- About 1 Million Viewers Stopped Watching Fox News After Tucker Carlson’s Exit: Analysis theepochtimesAn analysis of primetime ratings shows that Fox News has seen an approximate decline of 1 million total viewers on average for its primetime lineup after the departure of Tucker Carlson in late April. In the four weeks before Carlson left the network, Fox News’ primetime hours averaged some 2.6 mill
- With Debt Ceiling Deal in Hand, McCarthy and Biden Turn to Task of Selling It nytimesWith the right and the left up in arms about the agreement in principle reached by the president and the speaker, both sides started to make the case for its quick passage, a tall order in Congress.
- Graham says he won't be 'intimidated' by June 5 debt limit deadline thehillSen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said he will not be "intimidated" by the looming deadline of June 5 to raise the debt ceiling. President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) came to an agreement in principle late Saturday to raise the debt ceiling for two years and apply new caps on federal spe
- Putin Scores a Win in Turkey's Election newsweekTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appeared to beat back a challenge from Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the head of the center-left Republican People's Party (CHP), winning his third five-year term since taking office in 2014. Erdoğan claimed victory on Saturday, telling supporters in a speech, "I thank e
- World leaders congratulate Turkey’s Erdogan on re-election aljazeeraAll eyes were on NATO member Turkey ahead of its pivotal poll as Erdogan fended off the biggest challenge to his rule. Several world leaders have congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after state media reported that he had won re-election in a historic run-off that posed the biggest c
- FC Barcelona Hit With Huge Balde Injury Blow, Lengthy Recovery Time Reported forbesFC Barcelona have suffered a huge injury blow through their first choice left back Alejandro Balde picking up a serious knock against Mallorca at Camp Nou on Sunday. The La Masia academy graduate - who has been one of the breakout stars in this season's La Liga-winning campaign after being handed hi
- Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Wins Big With $118 Million Premiere Weekend forbesThe Little Mermaid, the highly-anticipated live-action Disney remake, earned the No. 1 spot at the box office this weekend, drawing $118 million in domestic sales in its first weekend in theaters, multiple news outlets reported. The Little Mermaid had the fifth highest Memorial Day opening in histor
- Top House progressive says Democratic leaders should be concerned about debt deal support cnnWashington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said Sunday that White House negotiators and Democratic leaders should be concerned about progressive support for the tentative deal to raise the debt ceiling for two years
- As BLM Collapses, What Could Be Left Standing Will Make the Scam Clear to Everyone westernjournalAfter years of making life miserable for the American people, it seems as if Black Lives Matter may finally be in its last days. That’s right, the radical Marxist group whose racially divisive narrative led to violent riots in cities across America might at last die out, and leave ordinary Americans
- Republic Pushback on Debt Ceiling Agreement Could Lead to Market Volatility yahooFinancial markets could be volatile on Tuesday as a result of the tentative debt ceiling deal reached by President Biden and Kevin McCarthy because the deal faces a potential Republican rebellion in the House. Andrew Clyde and Chip Roy are two Republicans pushing back against the deal citing $4 tril
- "The Little Mermaid" makes box office splash with $95.5 million opening apnewsThis image released by Disney shows Halle Bailey as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." (Disney via AP) This image released by Disney shows Halle Bailey as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." (Disney via AP) “ The Little Mermaid ” made moviegoers want to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend. Disney’s live
- Parents of Alysia Salisbury describe 'unimaginable pain' dailymailThe parents of the five-year-old girl who died in a severe house fire in Wales this weekend have described their 'unimaginable pain' of losing their daughter. Alysia Salisbury was killed when a blaze broke out in a house in the small village of Pontyglasier, near Crymych, Pembrokeshire late last nig
- Lindsey Graham on debt ceiling deadline: 'I will not be intimidated by June 5' washingtonexaminerSenate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. AP Photo/Susan Walsh Lindsey Graham on debt ceiling deadline: 'I will not be intimidated by June 5' Meghann Dyke May 28, 02:13 PM May 28, 02:13 PM Video Embed Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) delivered a clear message regarding the
- This Radical Change Would Fuel WNBA Growth: Lower The Rim forbesThe WNBA season has begun and women's basketball has made encouraging progress over the past few years benefiting from the tailwinds of the movement towards more gender equality in sports. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has done a phenomenal job creating marketing partnerships and public visibility fo
- Leicester, Leeds relegated from Premier League as Everton survive aljazeeraEverton stage another last-day escape in the Premier League to extend their 69-year stay in England’s top flight. Leicester were relegated from the Premier League just seven years after a spectacular title triumph as Everton prolonged their 69-year stay in the English top flight by beating Bournemou
- US seeks to fine January 6 rioters to claw back donations they raked in theguardianProsecutors are asking judges to impose fines on top of prison sentences to offset donations from supporters of Capitol rioters Less than two months after he pleaded guilty to storming the US Capitol on January 6 2021, Texas resident Daniel Goodwyn appeared on Tucker Carlson’s then Fox News show and
- Sen. Chris Murphy on debt ceiling deal: 'May still not be enough Republicans' on board msnbcSenator Chris Murphy joins Jen Psaki for a one-on-one interview. They discuss President Biden and Speaker McCarthy reaching a tentative debt limit deal, the war in Ukraine, and golf courses owned by former President Trump hosting a Saudi-funded tournament.
- Protesters in Frankfurt accuse Roger Waters of antisemitism theguardianPink Floyd co-founder rejects accusations before his Sunday night concert in former Nazi site Several Jewish groups, politicians and an alliance of civil society groups gathered for a memorial ceremony and a protest rally against a concert by Roger Waters in Frankfurt on Sunday evening. They accuse
- Here’s What’s in the McCarthy-Biden Deal on the Debt Ceiling motherjonesPresident Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said this weekend that they had reached a deal in principle to raise the debt ceiling, but as of Sunday afternoon, lawmakers were still waiting to see the text of the deal to be voted on. The agreement reportedly includes a debt ceiling extension
- 05/28: Face The Nation cbsnewsThis week on "Face the Nation," House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries joins "Face the Nation" to discuss the tentative debt ceiling deal, plus Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith discusses the rise of AI.
- Southampton and Liverpool share eight goals in seesaw draw on day of farewells theguardianPack up the euphoniums, lay down the drumsticks, put away the trumpets. If they thought that the Premier League would last for ever they were wrong. There is always something slightly mournful about the pre-kick-off playing of “When the Saints Going Marching In” and perhaps never more so than on Sun
- USA Today Columnist: Only Bigots Mind Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports redstateBREAKING: USA Today sports columnist Nancy Armour is a transgender woman. I mean, she must be, given her (testosterone-fueled?) over-the-top anger at people who don’t think biological men should compete in women’s sports. The only other explanation is that she’s a deeply unpleasant, outrage-addled,
- Matt Walsh Torches Leftists After Outrage Over Their Common Insult Being Labeled as 'Racial Slur' ijrThe Daily Wire host Matt Walsh lashed out at the left’s so-called “diversity” initiatives by drawing attention to the fact that one common leftist insult is now basically a racial slur. In a recent segment on his show, Walsh was responding to a report from CNN that stated that Uber’s chief diversity
- Hakeem Jeffries: I never told Kevin McCarthy 'there's nothing in the bill' for Democrats alternetUnited States House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) claimed on Sunday that Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) threw cold water on the agreement that he struck with President Joe Biden to increase the Treasury Department's debt ceiling and avert a default. Jeffries,
- Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet bbcThe overnight attack - Russia's 14th air attack on Kyiv this month - came as the people of the capital prepared to celebrate Kyiv Day, the anniversary of the city's foundation more than 1,500 years ago. Elsewhere, in the city of Zhytomyr in the north-west of Ukraine, at least 26 residential building
- Tina Turner's idyllic final days in Swiss village revealed dailymailTina Turner lived out her final days in Küsnacht in bliss, strolling the streets of the idyllic village, taking yoga classes at a local park, and clothes shopping, locals told DailyMail.com.
- Former abortionist describes how God opened her eyes wnd[Editor's note: This story originally was published by Live Action News.] By Nancy Flanders Live Action News In an exclusive interview with Live Action president and founder Lila Rose, former abortionist Dr. Beverly McMillan spoke about her conversion from being pro-abortion to being pro-life — and
- The Time God Gave Me a Supernatural Word of Knowledge for Kayleigh McEnany, and It Came True cbnAbout six years, I was in our CBN News bureau in Washington, D.C., walking to my desk when I passed our green room and said a friendly hello to a woman I didn't know. She was visiting our bureau and preparing for an interview with one of my colleagues. As I kept walking towards my desk, I felt the H
- McCarthy and Biden set to complete debt ceiling agreement on Sunday oannPresident Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet this afternoon on May 28th to finalize the debt ceiling agreement, and then Republicans will release the legislative bill, according to House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries who had informed the Democrat caucus of the news in a letter on Sunda
- As new immigration rules take effect, asylum-seekers face long waits, anguish at U.S. border pbsThough the Biden administration opened some new avenues for immigration after ending Title 42, the fate of many people is largely left to a U.S. government app unable to decipher human suffering or weigh the vulnerability of applicants.
- "Thread the needle": Party leaders sell divergent realities on debt ceiling deal axiosThe White House and House GOP are each performing careful balancing acts as they race to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers as a decisive victory — without alienating the other side. Why it matters: The bill will almost certainly require substantial support from members in both parties to pas
- McCarthy's 'Death Clock' Is Ticking After Debt Deal: Ex-GOP Strategist newsweekHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden have agreed to a tentative deal that will raise the debt ceiling, saving the country from default. However, this move could ultimately be the beginning of the end for McCarthy's speakership and the start of his "death clock," according to former G
- California 12-year-old graduates from Fullerton College with FIVE degrees thepostmillennialWe’re independent and can’t be cancelled. The establishment media is increasingly dedicated to divisive cancel culture, corporate wokeism, and political correctness, all while covering up corruption from the corridors of power. The need for fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis has never bee
- Texas House votes to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton wndThe Texas House of Representatives voted Saturday to impeach Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton over charges of bribery, disregard of official duties and abuse of public trust after hours of debate in an afternoon session -- sending the case to the state Senate. The House voted 121-23 to impeach
- 2 more horses die at Churchill Downs, marking 12 deaths this month cbsnewsTwo more horses have died after suffering injuries the Louisville racetrack that annually hosts the Kentucky Derby, the 11th and 12th horses to die just this month at Churchill Downs. Lost in Limbo and Mare Kimberly Dream, both 7-year-old Kentucky breds, were euthanized on Friday and Saturday, the A
- Everton seal Premier League survival as Doucouré screamer sinks Bournemouth theguardianEverton extended Abdoulaye Doucouré’s contract earlier this week and the midfielder repaid them by extending their residence in the top flight of English football into a 70th year. The midfielder struck a quite superb goal to seal the victory Sean Dyche’s team desperately needed over Bournemouth to
- ‘There’s So Much In This That’s Positive’: McCarthy Defends Debt Ceiling Deal Amid GOP Backlash theepochtimesSpeaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) defended his tentative debt ceiling agreement with President Joe Biden amid backlash from his party. “There’s so much in this that’s positive,” McCarthy said during a May 28 appearance on Fox News Sunday. On the evening of May 27, McCarthy announced dur
- Toronto cools off D.C. United with 2-1 victory washingtontimesTORONTO — Lorenzo Insigne notched assists on goals by Deandre Kerr and Kosi Thompson and Toronto FC cooled off D.C. United with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night. Toronto (3-5-7) jumped out in front early on a goal by Kerr in the 14th minute. Insigne had the assist on Kerr’s second goal this season. K
- Everton Secure Premier League Survival Thanks To Doucoure Wonder Goal forbesA thunderous strike from Abdoulaye Doucouré maintained Everton’s top-flight status in English football for a 70th consecutive season and sparked fireworks at Goodison Park. The roar from the Everton fans in the aftermath could be heard for miles around as fireworks expoded behind the stand at the Gw
- A lawyer faces sanctions after he used ChatGPT to write a brief riddled with fake citations yahooWith the hype around AI reaching a fever pitch in recent months, many people fear programs like ChatGPT will one day put them out of a job. For one New York lawyer, that nightmare could become a reality sooner than expected, but not for the reasons you might think. As reported by , attorney Steven S
- Worries mount about misinformation in science axiosMisinformation and disinformation are diminishing public trust in science and becoming an existential threat to the planet, researchers warned this week. The big picture: False information about vaccines and climate change — runs rampant on social media, where Americans are increasingly getting thei
- Leeds relegated from Premier League after losing to Tottenham theguardianIt was the moment when it really turned ugly, the fury and frustration that the Leeds support felt rushing to the surface and spilling everywhere. Pedro Porro had scored at the start of the second half to put Tottenham 2-0 up and, from all corners of Elland Road, came the cry: “You’re not fit to wea
- 'It Was Disturbing': Christian College Scores Big Victory After Public School Cut Ties. Here's Why It Matters cbn'It Was Disturbing': Christian College Scores Big Victory After Public School Cut Ties. Here's Why It Matters A legal dispute that broke out between Arizona Christian University (ACU) and the Washington Elementary School District has been settled after ACU accused the public school system of cutting
- Erdogan declares victory in Turkey’s presidential runoff, thanks nation for five more years in power apnewsErdogan declares victory in Turkey’s presidential runoff, thanks nation for five more years in power
- Turkey's Erdogan Claims Victory in Presidential Election wsjTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he won Sunday’s runoff presidential election, a win that would establish himself as one of the great survivors in recent political history.
- Raccoon euthanized after woman brings it to pet store and other customers kiss it goAUBURN, Maine -- A raccoon in Maine was euthanized and tested for rabies after a woman brought it into a pet store for a nail trim and some customers kissed it, state wildlife authorities said. The raccoon tested negative for the disease, and there is no rabies risk to the public, Maine Department o
- Aston Villa secure European spot with Ollie Watkins on target against Brighton theguardianWhen the fixtures for this season were released, it was a song no one expected to hear on the final day at Villa Park. But as the celebrations began at the sound of the final whistle, supporters of both sides joyously launched into a most unlikely rendition. “We’re all going on a European tour,” the
- 'It Was Disturbing': Christian College Scores Big Victory After Public School Cut Ties. Here's Why It Matters cbn'It Was Disturbing': Christian College Scores Big Victory After Public School Cut Ties. Here's Why It Matters A legal dispute that broke out between Arizona Christian University (ACU) and the Washington Elementary School District has been settled after ACU accused the public school system of cutting
- 2 horses die from injuries at Churchill Downs, bringing total to 12 at home of Kentucky Derby washingtontimesLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two horses have died the past two days following injuries at Churchill Downs, the 11th and 12th fatalities over the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby. Mare Kimberley Dream was euthanized after sustaining a distal sesamodean ligament rupture to her front leg during Saturd
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Wins Re-Election thedailybeastMurad Sezer/Reuters Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won re-election, holding a roughly 5-percent lead over his presidential run-off opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu on Sunday, according to reports from Turkish news agencies. Erdogan led with about 52 percent of the vote compared to Kilicedarog
- Lululemon: Please Steal Our Stuff redstateWe’re truly entering the theater of the absurd in America right now where criminals are lauded and those who try to stop them are vilified. Case in point: the recent rash of organized retail theft at yoga pant purveyor Lululemon in Atlanta, Georgia. The company’s response? Did they make any effort t
- McCarthy Hopes Congress can Pass Debt Limit Deal usatodayAn "agreement in principle" between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would raise the nation's legal debt ceiling, but now Congress has only days to approve a package that includes spending cuts and would avert a potentially disastrous U.S. default. (May 28)
- Hakeem Jeffries denies complaining to McCarthy over debt ceiling bill washingtonexaminerIncoming House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California receives the gavel from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York on the House floor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, early Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Andrew Harnik/AP Hakeem Jeffries denies complaining to McCarthy over debt ceiling bill
- Christopher Krebs said bad actors can take advantage of U.S.' cybersecurity "vulnerabilities" cbsnewsChristopher Krebs, cybersecurity expert and analyst, tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. is "highly dependent" on technologies and "we don't always implement them in the right way." That can allow bad actors to take advantage of "vulnerabilities and misconfigurations."
- Everton 1-0 Bournemouth: Toffees secure survival on tense final day bbcLast updated on .From the section Premier League Everton secured the win they required against Bournemouth to secure Premier League safety on an afternoon of nerve-shredding tension at Goodison Park. Sean Dyche's side knew victory would guarantee survival irrespective of events elsewhere, but for a
- Debt Deal Adds Brake on US Economy Already at Risk of Recession yahooDebt Deal Adds Brake on US Economy Already at Risk of Recession (Bloomberg) -- The cap on government spending in Washington’s deal to raise the federal debt limit adds a fresh headwind to a US economy already burdened by the highest interest rates in decades and reduced access to credit. • None Bide
- More businesses require teens to be chaperoned by adults, curbing their independence washingtontimesMany praise chaperone policies as a way to reduce disruptions to business and create a safer shopping environment. But some critics say the new parental controls hurt teens' independence and social development already curbed by pandemic-induced lockdowns.
- Face The Nation: Smith, Krebs cbsnewsMissed the second half of the show? The latest on Brad Smith, Microsoft president, says he believes A.I. regulation will happen in the coming year, Christopher Krebs said bad actors can take advantage of U.S.' cybersecurity "vulnerabilities", and 2023 commencement speakers address unprecedented chal
- Leicester City 2-1 West Ham: Foxes relegated from Premier League despite win on final day bbcLast updated on .From the section Premier League Leicester City's nine-year stay in the Premier League came to an end as they were relegated in agonising fashion despite beating West Ham on the final day of the season. While Toffees fans were in ecstasy at Goodison Park, Leicester supporters at the
- Liz Cheney blasts GOP attorney for college campus voting remarks in graduation speech apnewsFormer U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., waves before delivering the commencement address at Colorado College, Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., waves before delivering the commencement address at Colorado College, Sunday, May 2
- TRIGGERED hack comedian attacks Dave Chappelle over ‘hurtful and damaging’ jokes about trans people thepostmillennialIn a recent interview with Variety, comedian Wanda Sykes said jokes that Dave Chappelle made concerning people who identify as transgender in his 2021 Grammy-winning comedy special The Closer were "hurtful and damaging." "I’m not trans, but they have my support, 100 percent. I wanted to find somethi
- Does the debt deal have enough GOP support? This Democratic senator says he's worried politicoThe White House and House Republican negotiators reached an agreement in principle Saturday night that would raise the debt limit and avert potential global economic fallout. But some lawmakers, like Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), are worried there won’t be enough votes to get the bill through Congre
- Pink Floyd Co-Founder Under Investigation After Being Photographed in Nazi-Style Uniform westernjournalAn English rock star who’s been on the international stage for more than half a century is being criticized after wearing a Nazi-style uniform during a performance in Berlin. Roger Waters — a founding member of the band Pink Floyd — appeared to resemble a member of the Nazi SS organization during th
- Aston Villa 2-1 Brighton: Unai Emery's side reach Europa Conference League bbcLast updated on .From the section Premier League Aston Villa beat Brighton at a raucous Villa Park to secure a return to European football after a 13-year absence. They made a dream start as, after Leon Bailey had hit the crossbar, they took the lead in the eight minute when the club's Player of the
- Fight still ahead for Texas’ Paxton after historic impeachment deepens GOP divisions politicoAUSTIN, Texas — The historic impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plunged Republicans on Sunday into a fight over whether to banish one of their own in America’s biggest red state after years of scandal and criminal accusations that will now be at the center of a trial in the state Senat
- We Now Know Tina Turner's Cause of Death westernjournalTina Turner’s death was brought on by natural causes, representatives for the late “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” revealed. Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock, passed away at her home in Küsnach, Switzerland, on Wednesday due to natural causes. She was 83 years old. Representatives for the star confirmed Turne
- Ken Paxton impeached by overwhelming majority of GOP-led Texas House of Representatives hotairIs this it for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton? It sure looks like he is on his way out. He received an overwhelming vote of no-confidence Saturday in the Republican-led state House of Representatives. This led to an immediate suspension. Now the vote moves to the state Senate. Will that conservat
- Giro d'Italia: Mark Cavendish wins final stage while Primoz Roglic secures first title bbcLast updated on .From the section Cycling Mark Cavendish sprinted to victory in his final Giro d'Italia stage as Primoz Roglic secured the overall title. Slovenia's Roglic finished safely in the peloton to confirm his first Giro title, with Geraint Thomas second. Thomas helped lead out Cavendish in
- Russia condemns U.S. Senator Graham's comments on the death of Russians reutersMOSCOW/WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - Russia on Sunday condemned U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham for telling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a visit to Kyiv that U.S. support for Ukraine was the best money Washington had ever spent and that "the Russians are dying". At a meeting on Friday
- US, Saudi Arabia call on Sudan warring sides to extend ceasefire aljazeeraAs a shaky truce signed last week is set to expire, Sudanese civilians worry fighting between the army and a rival paramilitary force will intensify. The United States and Saudi Arabia have called on the warring sides in Sudan to extend a fragile ceasefire as weeks of fighting reached a deadlock in
- Key Democrats pan Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal newsnationnowKey Democrats crucial to putting a debt ceiling deal over the finish line were critical on Sunday of an agreement in principle that President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) struck the night before to lift the debt limit and cap spending over the next two years. They were not alone. Cons
- Speaker Kevin McCarthy lauds Biden-approved debt ceiling deal; Freedom Caucus Republicans not on board theblazeHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) discussed details on the debt ceiling agreement in an exclusive interview on Fox News Sunday. "We're going to spend less. We're not going to waste taxpayer money and send it to China. We're not going to pay people to stay home ... We're going to cut red tape s
- A Trump spokeswoman mocked Pete Buttigieg's military service in a Memorial Day weekend spat with Ron DeSantis yahooNone The presidential campaign between Trump and DeSantis has been heated. • None On Saturday, a Trump spokeswoman took jabs at DeSantis for his political ambitions. • None She also dragged Pete Buttigieg into the crosshairs while using a photo of his military service. A spokeswoman for former Presi
- 'Nice to see': Lauren Boebert praises man for shouting expletives at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez alternetRep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) praised a town hall event where expletives were shouted at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). At an event in New York last week, Ocasio-Cortez was confronted by an angry man waving American flags. "Where are you on the migrant issue?" the man said as he tried to rush th
- Texas Senate to deliberate on impeached AG Ken Paxton reuters[1/2] Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leaves a news conference after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in President Joe Biden's bid to rescind a Trump-era immigration policy that forced migrants to stay in Mexico to await U.S. hearings on their asylum claims, in Washington, U.S., April 2
- Trans athletes 'no show' to California girls' high school track meet after backlash thepostmillennialOn Friday, Two trans-identified male athletes decided not to run in the California State preliminary Track and Field Championship. Athena Ryan, from Sonoma Academy, and Lorelei Barrett, from Sherman Oaks Buckley, were both scheduled to run in the 1,600-meter run but opted not to show up following ba
- Tennessee Drag Law Sows Fear Among Performers Ahead of Pride Month nytimesVivica Steele, who hosts a bingo night at Acme Feed and Seed, is among the Nashville drag artists who often perform with touring musicians. A judge is expected to rule as soon as this week on whether the new law banning “adult cabaret” in front of children is constitutional. Renae Green-Bean had st
- Turkey’s Erdogan wins presidential election run-off: State media aljazeeraThe incumbent went into the tense second round of voting with strong momentum to win a third presidential term. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won re-election, according to unofficial data from state-run Anadolu Agency, in a tense run-off after he failed to secure more than 50 percent of
- Woman seriously injured in black bear attack in Minnesota, officials say cnnA woman staying at a cabin in Nisswa, Minnesota, was seriously injured when a black bear “swiped” at her early Friday morning, according to local officials. The woman was attacked when she let her dog outside the cabin shortly after midnight, according to a news release from the Minnesota Department
- Did the New ‘Fatal Attraction’ Finally Do Justice to Alex Forrest? thedailybeastMichael Moriatis/Paramount+ In the first unreleased version of Fatal Attraction, the hit 1987 erotic thriller about a deadly affair, Alex Forrest (Glenn Close) kills herself with a knife that has Dan Gallagher’s (Michael Douglas) fingerprints on it, and Dan is arrested for her murder. The ending pro
- BLM co-founder loses multi-platform Warner Brothers deal after delivering no content on contract thepostmillennialIn October 2020, 39-year-old Black Lives Matter co-founder and former leader Patrisse Cullors signed a multi-year contract with Warner Bros Television Group to create content for the entertainment giant, but the studio quietly ended then relationship last year with no material produced, reports the
- 'Cruel and shortsighted': Progressives blast Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal alternet"For no real reason at all, hungry people are set to lose food while tax cheats get a free pass." Progressive economists and advocates warned that the tentative debt ceiling agreement reached Saturday by the White House and Republican leaders would needlessly gash nutrition aid, rental assistance, e
- Trump Was 'Premeditating' Mar-a-Lago Documents 'Crimes': Kirschner newsweekRecent reports about former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago suggest "premeditation to obstruct justice," according to legal analyst Glenn Kirschner. A Thursday report from The Washington Post shed new light on Trump's alleged mishandling of classified document
- Russia condemns U.S. Senator Graham's comments on the death of Russians yahooMOSCOW/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia on Sunday condemned U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham for telling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a visit to Kyiv that U.S. support for Ukraine was the best money Washington had ever spent and that "the Russians are dying". At a meeting on Friday, Zelens
- What's next in the historic fight over Texas Attorney General Paxton's impeachment pbsThe intraparty brawl in the nation's largest conservative state is far from over. The Republican-controlled Senate will hold a trial of Paxton next, and he and his allies hope conservatives there will save him.
- Trump Would Have to Be 'Dead or in Jail' to Lose GOP Primary: Ex newsweekAn ex-Republican media consultant has claimed Donald Trump's GOP rivals would only win if the former president was "dead or in jail." Rick Wilson, an anti-Trump activist, and co-founder of The Lincoln Project, told SiriusXM host Dean Obeidallah that there were few routes for GOP nominees to beat the
- Celebrities flocked to the Monaco Grand Prix Sunday. From Tom Holland to Catherine Zeta-Jones, here are all the stars who attended the… insiderCatherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas attend the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix on May 28. Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images The F1 Monaco Grand Prix took place on Sunday in Monaco, a city-state on the French Riviera. Celebrities, including Tom Holland and Kylie Minogue, arrived at the scene in droves
- Trump’s Tirades Couldn’t Save Ken Paxton From Impeachment motherjonesThe Republican-controlled Texas House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Saturday to impeach Republican Texas attorney general Ken Paxton. Paxton, a conservative star who has made a name as a culture warrior and MAGA firebrand, was impeached on multiple articles including bribery and abuse o
- Twelfth Horse Dies at Churchill Downs as Leaders Seek Answers breitbartA 12th horse since April 27th has died at Churchill Downs in Louisville and the track’s leadership is trying to find answers. Kimberley Dream was euthanized following her 61st race on Saturday, Fox News reported, adding the horse experienced an inoperable ligament rupture to one of her front legs. T
- Hakeem Jeffries expects Dem support for debt ceiling deal cbsnewsWashington — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expects Democrats will vote on a deal between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden to increase the debt ceiling, but would not say how much support from his caucus he expects. "I do expect that there will be Democratic support once we ha
- Ukraine's Kostyuk booed at French Open after no handshake with Belarus' Sabalenka because of war goPARIS -- Unable to sleep the night before her first-round match at the French Open against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, the Grand Slam tournament's No. 2 seed, Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine checked her phone at 5 a.m. Sunday and saw disturbing news back home in Kyiv. At least one person was killed when th
- Edward James Olmos reveals he had throat cancer cnnEdward James Olmos is opening up about a recent health struggle, calling it “an experience that changed” him. “This would be the first time publicly I’ll be coming out and saying it, but I had throat cancer,” Olmos, 76, said on the Mando & Friends podcast on Friday. “I just finished getting through
- The Associated Press Is Having a Horrible Holiday Weekend redstateWhile it’s been a tough week for the press in general, the Associated Press has been on a distinctive losing streak. This is Memorial Day weekend and for many Americans, it is a time of communal activities. Gatherings with friends and family to kick off the summer, working around the home, and many
- Right-wing populist Javier Milei gains support in Argentina by blasting 'political caste' goBUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- He believes selling human organs should be legal, climate change is a “socialist lie,” sex education is a ploy to destroy the family and that the Central Bank should be abolished. He also could be Argentina’s next president. Javier Milei, an admirer of former U.S. Presiden
- 'The Little Mermaid' hairstylist reveals how she pulled off Halle Bailey's $150,000 hair transformation on set insiderHalle Bailey attends the world premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" on May 8, 2023. Disney; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Hairstylist Camille Friend discussed Halle Bailey's "The Little Mermaid" transformation with Variety. Friend explained how she wrapped Bailey's natural locs with synthet
- WATCH breitbartCitizens protesting transgender athletes in girls’ sports were reportedly ushered out of a state high school event on Saturday in California. Several transgender runners were supposed to be part of the event but failed to attend, the Daily Mail reported Sunday. According to footage on the Women Are
- Indy 500 racers set for the "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" cbsnewsThe favorites are well-known after two weeks of qualifying and practice ahead of the Indy 500, which rolls off Sunday for its 107th running. One of the largest crowds in more than three decades is expected to pack Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCar points leader Alex Palou, the series champion two
- Top Progressive Democrat Slams Biden's 'Bad Policy' Debt Limit Compromise newsweekRepresentative Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, criticized President Joe Biden's compromise in negotiations to raise the country's debt ceiling as "bad policy." Biden announced a tentative deal with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Saturday night to raise the $31.5 trillio
- Tennis-Sabalenka surges, Kostyuk urges stronger anti-war stance after French Open boos reuters[1/2] Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 28, 2023 The umpire is seen during the coin toss before the first round match between Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka and Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach PARIS, May 28 (Reuters) - The fickle Paris crowd made themselves heard on
- Poll: Most Americans think Donald Trump lacks 'mental soundness' to be president again alternetA Fox News poll found that 56% of Americans do not believe former President Donald Trump has the "mental soundness" to be president. A survey conducted by the conservative outlet gave Trump a 33-point lead over Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL). The survey also compared President Joe Biden's character to Tru
- Right-wing populist gains support in Argentina usatodayRight-wing populist Javier Milei gains support in Argentina by blasting 'political caste'. He believes selling human organs should be legal, climate change is a "socialist lie," sex education is a ploy to destroy the family and that the Central Bank should be abolished. (May 28) (AP Video: Cristian
- Biden, McCarthy reach debt-ceiling deal. Now Congress must approve csmonitorAn “agreement in principle” between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would raise the nation's legal debt ceiling, but now Congress has only days to approve a package that includes spending cuts and would avert a potentially disastrous U.S. default. The compromise announced late S
- McCarthy: Student loan payment pause ‘gone’ under debt deal newsnationnowSpeaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday that the student loan payment pause is "gone" in the debt ceiling deal announced by the California Republican and President Biden late Saturday night. "The pause is gone within 60 days of this being signed. So that is another victory because that brings in $5 b
- Memorial Day Weekend Shooting Between Biker Gangs Leaves at Least 3 Dead, 5 Injured in New Mexico: Report ijrIn what officials believe was a dispute between two rival gangs, three people were killed and five injured after a shooting during a motorcycle festival in Red River, New Mexico. Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun said that the fight was between two gangs that she would not name, according to an intervie
- Gunmen kill two rangers in Congo's Virunga National Park yahooBENI, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Gunmen killed two rangers in Congo's Virunga National Park on Sunday, the Congo Institute for Nature Conservation (ICCN) said in a statement, the second attack this month in the country's restive east. The attack took place near Rwindi in North Kivu pro
- Did Biden Find Reasonable Middle in Debt Limit Deal or Give Away Too Much? nytimesHaving reached an agreement with Speaker Kevin McCarthy, President Biden now must face tough questions from members of his own party. The deal to raise the debt ceiling bolsters President Biden’s argument that he is committed to bipartisanship, but it comes at the cost of rankling many in his own p
- Poor Gavin: CA's Governor in an Uncomfortable Pickle Over DiFi's Senate Seat redstate“With great power comes great responsibility” — so the saying goes. Whether one attributes it to Stan Lee’s Spider-Man or Winston Churchill or the Gospel of Luke, the meaning is evident: While it’s “good to be the King,” it can also be a royal pain. Such is the case at present for Gavin Newsom, Gove
- Matt Walsh Torches Leftists After Outrage Over Their Common Insult Being Labeled as 'Racial Slur' westernjournalThe Daily Wire host Matt Walsh lashed out at the left’s so-called “diversity” initiatives by drawing attention to the fact that one common leftist insult is now basically a racial slur. In a recent segment on his show, Walsh was responding to a report from CNN that stated that Uber’s chief diversity
- Two Killed, Eight Wounded Overnight as Shootings Rattle Democrat-Run Milwaukee breitbartSeven shootings killed two people and wounded a further eight overnight in Democrat-run Milwaukee, Wisconsin. CBS 58 reported the shootings began about 7:30 p.m. Saturday night and continued until just before 5 a.m. The two shooting fatalities occurred in the incident shortly after midnight Sunday.
- State Farm will no longer insure new homes in California because of wildfire risks yahooState Farm will no longer provide home insurance to new California customers because of wildfire risks and an increase in construction costs, the company said Friday. On Saturday, the insurance company stopped accepting new applications for business and personal lines and casualty insurance in Calif
- A.J. Foyt returns to the Indy 500, his legacy long secured and grief fresh from his wife's death apnewsFour-time winner A.J. Foyt returns to the Indianapolis 500, his legacy long secured and grief fresh from his wife's death. (May 24) (AP video: Lekan Oyekanmi) Four-time winner A.J. Foyt returns to the Indianapolis 500, his legacy long secured and grief fresh from his wife's death. (May 24) (AP video
- Trump Showing Desperation With Letter to Attorney General: Ex-U.S. Attorney newsweekA letter that was sent to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland from Donald Trump's lawyers' is a desperate "propaganda piece" that signals fear of a coming indictment, former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade wrote on Sunday in an opinion piece for MSNBC. In her piece, McQuade wrote that last Tuesday's
- Biden Admin Accused of 'Stonewalling' Attempts to Unseal Prince Harry's Visa Records breitbartThe Biden administration has been accused of “stonewalling” attempts under Freedom of Information laws to reveal details about Prince Harry’s visa application to the United States. Prince Harry, who moved to California in 2020 alongside his former actress wife Meghan Markle to pursue money-making ve
- New York City hotel housing migrants has become a 'free-for-all,' including children getting drunk: Ex-employee theblazeA once-trendy hotel in New York City – which has since been repurposed to house migrants – has become a hub of intoxicated children, drugs, and violence, according to a former employee. In October 2022, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the Row NYC hotel would become a "migrant relief c
- How Debt-Ceiling Deal That Neither Side Wanted Cracked the Logjam wsjWASHINGTON—The path to a tentative agreement to raise the debt limit started in January with the election of Kevin McCarthy as House speaker on the 15th ballot, after he made conservatives a host of promises to cut spending and gave them the ability to oust him if he wavered.
- The Way My Boyfriend Goes Down on Me Makes Me Die Inside slateHow to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, I’m a late-40s bisexual female in a long-term relationship with a straight late-40s male. I really enjoy giving him oral sex. In fact, I can’t even think of a sexual encount
- ‘It’s ridiculous’: Fmr GOP Rep rips DeSantis for threatening criminal reform law yahooOn State of the Union, CNN’s Jake Tapper speaks to Former Republican Congresswoman Mia Love, CNN Political Commentator Bakari Sellers, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, and CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s 2024 campaign strategy and whethe
- won the debt ceiling fight semaforThe News President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Saturday night that they had reached a deal to raise the debt ceiling and avert a catastrophic federal default with a bit over a week to go before the deadline. Afterwards, a quick consensus formed among much of the right and left:
- How Hospitals Are Trying to Improve the Patient Experience wsjDuring Covid-19, patient complaints soared. Here are some of the biggest gripes, and what hospitals are doing to address them.
- Jobs report, AI hype in focus after debt ceiling deal: What to know this week yahooInvestors in the week ahead should see debt ceiling worries fade during a holiday-shortened week. This week's event will be punctuated by the May jobs report due out Friday as focus moves away from US default fears and towards the Federal Reserve's next rate announcement on June 14. Late Saturday, P
- A veggie burger even Memorial Day meat eaters will love apnewsThis image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for quinoa and black bean burgers. (Milk Street via AP) This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for quinoa and black bean burgers. (Milk Street via AP) While meat lovers look forward to a Memorial Day barbecue, many people might be looking
- U.S. Goes After Private Donations Made To Jan. 6 Rioters huffpostThe Justice Department now wants Goodwyn to give up more than $25,000 he raised — a clawback that is part of a growing effort by the government to prevent rioters from being able to personally profit from participating in the attack that shook the foundations of American democracy. Dozens of defenda
- Early results appear split in Turkey's presidential runoff election as votes are counted pbsPreliminary, unofficial results from Turkey's state Anadolu news agency showed incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead with 76 percent of ballot boxes counted, while a competing news agency gave a slight lead to the opposition candidate.
- Whitehouse: Supreme Court Justices Are 'in a Fact-Free Zone as Well as an Ethics-Free Zone' breitbartSenator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that Supreme Court justices are “in a fact-free zone as well as an ethics-free zone.” Whitehouse said, “The work that we’re doing on ethics in the court ought to be easy, and yet it’s not; it’s partisan also. So I think that the
- President attends 2nd grandchild's graduation as daughter of Biden's late son leaves high school yahooIt's been a busier-than-usual graduation season for President Joe Biden. Biden and his wife, Jill, were on hand Sunday to watch granddaughter Natalie Biden graduate from high school, the White House said. Natalie is the daughter of the president's late son, Beau. She is a student at St. Andrew's Sch
- Hakeem Jeffries says he has 'no idea' what Kevin McCarthy's talking about politicoHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told him there is “not one thing in the bill for Democrats.” But Jeffries denied making any such comments to his GOP colleague. “I have no idea what [McCarthy is] talking about particularly, because I have not been
- What Actually Makes Rock’s Most Perfectionist Band So Great slateThis article is adapted from Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan, by Alex Pappademas and Joan LeMay. Used with permission from the University of Texas Press, © 2023. In Steely Dan’s 1975 composition “Black Friday,” as in so many of the so
- Pentecost and the language of love: Sunday reflection hotairOn the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the
- Paul Walker honored by brother Cody who names newborn son after the 'Fast & Furious' star cnnIt’s been nearly 10 years since Paul Walker died tragically at the age of 40 in a car accident, but his brother Cody is keeping the late actor’s memory alive. As seen in People, Cody Walker and his wife Felicia have named their newborn son Paul, in tribute to the fallen “Fast & Furious” star. Paul B
- Russia bombards Kyiv with 'massive' drone attack before anniversary of city's founding pbsUkraine's capital was subjected to the largest drone attack since the start of Russia's war, local officials said, as Kyiv prepared to mark the anniversary of its founding on Sunday.
- McCarthy defends debt ceiling deal, predicts Dems will help pass it to avert default goA bipartisan majority of Congress will approve a compromise in the coming days to raise the nation's debt ceiling and avert a historic default that could upend the economy while enforcing some limits on government spending, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicted on Sunday. McCarthy, flanked by the t
- Robert Downey Jr. was in the running for 'Fantastic Four' before he was cast in 'Iron Man,' Marvel director Jon Favreau says insiderRobert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man." Marvel / Paramount Robert Downey Jr. was nearly cast in "Fantastic Four," Marvel director and star Jon Favreau says. Favreau made the revelation during a conversation with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige. He also credited Downey Jr. with helping others, such as
- Authorities try to determine why Venice canal turned green aljazeeraItalian authorities are looking into the causes of the abnormal water pigmentation around the landmark Rialto Bridge. The waters in Venice’s main canal have turned fluorescent green in the area near Italy’s renowned Rialto Bridge, as authorities seek to determine the cause. Italy’s fire department p
- Prime minister's opponents boycott opening of new Indian Parliament politicoNEW DELHI — India’s major opposition parties on Sunday boycotted the inauguration of a new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a rare show of unity against his Hindu nationalist ruling party, which has ruled for nine years and is seeking a third term in next year’s elections. Mod
- State Farm has stopped accepting homeowner insurance applications in California nprThe announcement is the latest development in what has been a years-long issue in California: insurance companies dropping homeowners because of the growing risk of wildfires. (Image credit: Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images)
- Hakeem Jeffries says he has 'no idea' what Kevin McCarthy's talking about yahooHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told him there is “not one thing in the bill for Democrats.” But Jeffries denied making any such comments to his GOP colleague. “I have no idea what [McCarthy is] talking about particularly, because I have not been a
- GOP Rep Admits ‘Mother Teresa’ Couldn’t Get Some Colleagues to Vote for Debt Limit Bill thedailybeastCNN Less than 24 hours after the White House inked a deal with House Republicans to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a default, Republicans are already conceding they won’t be united on it. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), one of the deal’s negotiators and a member of some moderate Republican caucuses, co
- What's in and what's out of the debt ceiling deal between Biden and McCarthy pbsPresident Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement in principle on legislation to increase the nation's borrowing authority and avoid a federal default. A look at what's in and out of the deal, based on what's known so far.
- Video shows bear breaking into a bakery in Avon, Connecticut, and eating 60 cupcakes usatodayThese cupcakes weren’t too hot, nor too cold, but just right. A black bear broke into a Connecticut bakery garage Wednesday and helped itself to 60 cupcakes before store employees were able to shoo the bear away. Workers at Taste by Spellbound in Avon, Connecticut, were loading cupcakes into a van f
- A California lottery winner thought she won $2,000. She actually won $2 million insiderA Keno lottery ticket. Boston Globe/Getty Images A California lottery winner won $2 million on a scratch-off ticket that she thought was worth $2,000. This is Ruby Evans's third time winning a scratch-off prize, according to the California Lottery. Evans said customers at the donut shop where she bo
- Biden, McCarthy Work to Put Final Touches on Debt-Ceiling Deal wsjPresident Biden unveiled a tentative agreement with the House speaker to raise the debt ceiling and curb government spending for two years. President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) prepared to talk Sunday to iron out the final elements of their agreement to raise the nation’s bo
- Texas School Postpones Graduation After Only Five Seniors Meet Basic Academic Requirements nationalreviewA majority of students either had too many absences, did not fully complete a course, or failed a required course.
- Man Who Allegedly Shot Woman for Pulling into Driveway Blamed 'Hunters' breitbartThe 65-year-old who allegedly shot and killed 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis on April 15, 2023, after the vehicle she was in pulled into wrong driveway, reportedly blamed area "hunters" for the tragedy.
- Attorney Says University Of Idaho Victims’ Families Want Death Penalty For Accused Killer: Report dailywireThe families of two of the four victims slain in the University of Idaho killings last year reportedly signaled they support the death penalty for the 28-year-old man accused of the quadruple murder. The suspect, who The Daily Wire will not name per company policy, was indicted on charges including
- Rep. Dusty Johnson On Debt Ceiling Agreement: ‘A Big Get For Republicans’ dailywireRep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) said during an interview over the weekend that the tentative debt ceiling agreement that Republicans have reached with Democrats is a “big” win for the Republican Party. “I mean, this is going to cut non-defense and non-VA spending back to 2022 levels,” Johnson told CNN’s J
- House Republican Brushes Off Possible Debt Default: 'It's A Delay' huffpostRep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) spoke about a possible government shutdown in an apparent mix-up with a possible debt default before claiming that the U.S. can pay off its bills “just like in business.” Burchett’s remarks were made hours before news broke that President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin
- Fed's Goolsbee says U.S. debt ceiling deal avoids 'extremely negative' consequences yahooChicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee on Sunday welcomed news of a deal to suspend the U.S. debt ceiling, saying failure to forge an agreement would be "extremely negative" for the financial system and broader economy. Interviewed on CBS's "Face the Nation," he declined to say wheth
- McCarthy: Deal 'not 100% of what everybody wants' but good for country msnbcHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke with reporters after reaching a tentative agreement Saturday night to extend the debt ceiling and avoid defaulting.
- One-on-One with 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson msnbcJonathan Capehart and Republican presidential candidate, former AK Gov. Asa Hutchinson have a wide-ranging conversation about his bid for the White House and why he says he's the right candidate to take on Donald Trump.
- WH and Speaker McCarthy Reach Tentative Debt Ceiling Deal, Avert Default msnbcOvernight President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a tentative agreement to raise the debt ceiling, ending a three-month standoff that threatened to trigger a U.S. default. Jonathan Capehart delves into the tentative deal with Bharat Ramamurti and Rep. James Clyburn.
- Mysterious bright green liquid in Venice's Grand Canal under investigation, police say pbsPolice in Venice are investigating the source of a phosphorescent green liquid patch that appeared Sunday in the city’s famed Grand Canal. The governor of the Veneto region, Luca Zaia, posted a photo of the green liquid that spread through the water near the arched Rialto Bridge. The patch was repor
- Feinstein Relies Heavily on Staff to Function.. drudgereportWhen Senator Dianne Feinstein entered a hearing room this month to reclaim her seat on the Senate Judiciary Committee after a monthslong absence, she was accompanied by a phalanx of aides. Two staff members settled the 89-year-old California Democrat into a chair at the dais as the assembled senator
- Kirk Group Teamed Up With Registered Sex Offender.. drudgereportTurning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk is cheerleading the far-right boycott of Target over the retailer’s Pride collection — which included trans-friendly youth apparel and other LGBTQ-positive gear — for what Kirk decries as “their support for grooming kids.” Kirk’s condemnation of the retailer coinci
- No cell? No problem! Vintage radio enthusiasts prepping for disaster.. drudgereportThere’s an ancient fable that Glenn Morrison, a pony-tailed, 75-year-old who lives in the California desert, likes to tell to prove a point. As the lesson goes, one industrious ant readies for winter by stocking up on food and supplies, while an aimless grasshopper wastes time and doesn’t plan ahead
- How Republicans in CA could decide successor.. drudgereportBut California Republicans are such a distinct minority group in the blue state — they make up about a third of the electorate — that, this go around, things could get weird. The race to replace Feinstein could end up as a Democrat-on-Democrat contest, and Republicans could wind up swinging the whol
- Turkey votes in presidential runoff usatodayVoters in Turkey returned to the polls on Sunday in a presidential runoff to choose between two candidates, each of whom is vowing to take the country in a very different direction.
- Biden and McCarthy’s budget deal to lift the debt ceiling, explained voxPresident Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy shake hands. | Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images But the drama isn’t over yet. To end the threat of the default, the bill needs to make it through Congress. With a potential default date just days away, lawmakers have managed to aver
- Here's what's in the deal to raise the debt ceiling newsnationnowNegotiators for President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) struck an agreement late Saturday on government spending that will raise the debt ceiling and avert a looming default. The deal, which must still make its way through the House and Senate in the coming days, came together after da
- Trans designer dumped by retailer explains how he got smeared as Satanist.. drudgereport
- Ukraine Repels Large Russian Drone Attack on Kyiv nytimesPublished May 27, 2023 Updated May 28, 2023, 10:21 a.m. ET Clearing debris in Kyiv on Sunday. More than 40 drones attacked the Ukrainian capital overnight, officials said. More than 40 drones were intercepted over Kyiv, where city officials said at least one person had been killed, probably by fall
- Republican Governor To Decide On 2024 Run ‘In The Next Week Or Two’ dailywireNew Hampshire Republican Governor Chris Sununu will decide whether he will run for the GOP nomination for president in the next week or two, he told CNN on Sunday. While the governor has been mulling a presidential run for the past few months, he told CNN “State of the Union” host Jake Tapper that h
- Chris Christie, Glenn Youngkin, Chris Sununu: Who Can Save the G.O.P. in 2024? nytimesAt this point, it seems a little gratuitous to pick at the scab of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s not-so-dazzling presidential campaign opening. Let us just stipulate that when your long-anticipated announcement jump-starts #DeSaster trending on social media, things could have gone better. The feeble rollout w
- Lululemon Fires Atlanta Employees for Calling Police During Robbery nationalreviewThe two female employees reportedly violated corporate policy by confronting the thieves and calling local law enforcement.
- Polls close in Turkey as voters choose between Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu in presidential runoff goPolls closed in Turkey in a runoff presidential race that will decide whether the country’s longtime leader stretches his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade, or is unseated by a challenger who has promised to restore a more democratic ...
- Georgia GOP flat earther raises eyebrows hotairThis is one of those stories that we would probably prefer to ignore, but given the current disastrous shape the United States is in these days, it should probably be addressed. We’re talking about the newly elected Georgia GOP district chair Kandiss Taylor. Taylor recently hosted a couple of people
- Most Americans would support stricter gun laws: Poll newsnationnowA majority of Americans in a new poll released on Friday said they would support stricter gun control laws. Sixty-four percent said they were in favor of stricter laws, while 36 percent said they were opposed, the CNN-SSRS poll found. Texas House votes to impeach AG Ken Paxton A slightly smaller
- Trump's last-minute Garland letter is a desperate pre-emptive strike msnbcLast week, lawyers for Donald Trump sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting a meeting to discuss the special counsel’s investigation into the former president. The letter comes as The Wall Street Journal reports that special counsel Jack Smith is nearing the end of his investiga
- Women who support Trump cite party, economy over sexual misconduct washingtonpostDays after the verdict, more than a dozen women interviewed in this swing county in the all-important battleground state of Pennsylvania, were overwhelmingly unmoved by the news. Some shrugged it off as men being men. Others dismissed it as part of a broader Democratic attempt to takedown Trump. And
- Russian Attack Leaves at Least 1 Dead in Kyiv nytimesPublished May 27, 2023 Updated May 28, 2023, 10:21 a.m. ET Clearing debris in Kyiv on Sunday. More than 40 drones attacked the Ukrainian capital overnight, officials said. More than 40 drones were intercepted over Kyiv, where city officials said at least one person had been killed, probably by fall
- Teen Students Hit with Felony Weapons Charges After Strange Smell Permeates School ijrTwo Texas high school students are facing felony charges after a prank spiraled out of control and landed six of their classmates in the hospital. Caney Creek High School in Montgomery County had to be evacuated on May 3 and 4 as a “strong odor” permeated the campus, according to KTRK-TV. This was n
- Your Boyfriend Didn’t Write You That Sweet Love Letter. These People Did slateAnyone who finds themselves smitten in the year 2023 isn’t wanting for ways to shoot their shot. Obvious next steps might include a DM slide or the time-honored late-night “u up?” text. Or they could go in a completely different direction: They could order a custom-written love letter from a strange
- VR game transports players to Negro Leagues: 5 Things podcast usatodayOn today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: A new VR game called "Barnstormers, Determined to Win" takes users back to the 1940's as baseball players in the Negro Leagues. The game's focus throws a spotlight on a difficult time in history for people of color and aims to build empathy. USA TODAY Nati
- I’ve Learned How My Niece Really Feels About Her Dad. Yikes slateCare and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here or post it in the Slate Parenting Facebook group. My brother and his daughter live close by. I’ve been involved in my niece’s life since she was born. She’s now 9. About a year ago, my sister-in
- Shortage of lifeguards could lead to more drownings and fewer open pools axiosA national lifeguard shortage will keep thousands of pools across the country closed or operating with reduced hours for the third summer in a row. Why it matters: Memorial Day weekend is considered the official start of swimming season. Experts tell Axios they worry the shortage will mean a higher
- At least 3 dead, 5 injured in shooting at Memorial Day weekend motorcycle rally in New Mexico theblazeThree people have died and five more were injured in a shooting at a annual Memorial Day weekend motorcycle rally Saturday afternoon, WRAL reported. The shooting took place around 5 p.m. in Red River, New Mexico, where about 20,000 people were attending the 41st Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Ra
- Steelers QB Has SUV Stolen During Interview, Then Realizes Important Item He Left Inside It ijrPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett was so busy doing a radio interview at a local car dealership last week, he never noticed what wasn’t there any longer. Until he went to look for his vehicle. The one with the Steelers playbook inside. The 2023 Genesis SUV was taken from Bowser Chevrolet
- Turning a slab of meat into tender deliciousness: secrets of the low and slow cook nprCooking meat for a long time over relatively low temps can transform a tough cut. Who thought it up? And what's the chemical magic? You might be surprised by the origins. (Image credit: Joel Villanueva/Getty Images)
- Why a crowded 2024 GOP field could clear the path for Trump newsnationnowThe list of candidates in the 2024 Republican presidential primary is steadily growing, much to the delight of former President Trump and his team, carrying echoes of 2016 when Trump exploited the fractured field to win the party’s nomination. Trump himself has welcomed each new candidate to the rac
- Iowa law bans lessons on sexual topics aimed at young students; beefs up parental rights theblazelowa's Republican Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill Friday prohibiting lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. "This legislative session, we secured transformational education reform that puts parents in the driver's seat, eliminates bur
- McCarthy and Biden's debt ceiling plan faces a big test axiosHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden finally have their debt ceiling deal. Now comes the hard part: Rushing it through an uneasy Congress in just one week, before the government's projected default June 5. Why it matters: The stakes are especially high for McCarthy (R-Calif.), whose surv
- Debt-Ceiling Deal Reached Days Before Default Deadline nationalreviewBoth President Biden and Speaker McCarthy expressed enthusiasm about the legislative breakthrough.
- More on the Phoenix high school rifle case hotairLast week, we discussed the disturbing incident at Bostrom High School in Phoenix, Arizona where a mass shooting was potentially averted when police seized an AR-15 rifle from a fifteen-year-old student who had brought it onto the campus. There were plenty of lessons to be learned from the event tha
- GOP Governor Cozies Up with 'The View,' Claims Trump Will Not Win Nomination in 2024 ijrNew Hampshire’s Republican Gov. Chris Sununu joined the hosts of ABC’s daytime talk show “The View” last week and did his best to play the “centrist” Republican by cozying up to the leftist hosts. One has to wonder, why do Republicans do this? They seem never to understand that “centrists” never win
- Queen’s Former Dresser Holds ‘Formidable Weapon’ in Battle With King Charles thedailybeastREUTERS/Yui Mok/Pool Queen gave ‘express approval’ for books Queen Elizabeth’s former dresser Angela Kelly is not departing quietly to the grace and favor home in the north of England given to her by King Charles. After last week’s revelation that he had gifted her the residence in exchange for her
- Doc Todd, a rapper who helped other veterans feel 'Not Alone,' dies at 38 nprGeorge Michael Todd — a generous, "gentle giant" — died of sudden cardiac death. He served in Afghanistan and returned home with PTSD. In 2017 he released an album called Combat Medicine. (Image credit: Abby Todd)
- ‘Changing How Washington Operates’: Kevin McCarthy Defends Tentative Debt Ceiling Deal dailywireHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) defended the tentative agreement on the debt ceiling he made with President Joe Biden during a press conference Sunday after criticism from some Republicans on the concessions, saying the deal is “worthy of the American people.” The “agreement in principle” that M
- At least three people have died in a shooting at a motorcycle rally in New Mexico nprAt least three people have died in a shooting at a motorcycle rally in New Mexico RED RIVER, N.M. — Three people were killed and five were wounded in a shooting at an annual motorcycle rally in a New Mexico town late Saturday afternoon, the mayor said. Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun said in a video p
- Help! My Husband Wants a “Football Team” of Kids. Uh, That’s Going to Be a Big Problem slateThe letters for this week’s archival Dear Prudie column are pulled from Dear Prudence: Liberating Lessons From Slate.com’s Beloved Advice Column by Danny M. Lavery. For more of the most sensational letters from Danny’s tenure, buy the Dear Prudence book here. I’ve been in a happy marriage for five y
- A guide to meditation for people who think they can’t meditate voxGetty Images/iStockphoto The no-rules approach to building a meditation practice. If you’ve ever, in an anxiety-induced haze, googled ways to reduce your stress, it’s quite possible the internet has suggested you meditate. A regularly discussed antidote to our demanding times, meditation is a ment
- Make Russia Pay theatlanticFor months, the West has fretted over the prospect of paying for Ukraine’s reconstruction. Russia’s war has inflicted an estimated $400 billion in rebuilding costs, a tally that rises every day. Western leaders, already alarmed by inflation and the threat of recession, have understandably blanched o
- Today in Supreme Court History: May 28, 1906 reasonis a constitutional law professor at the South Texas College of Law Houston, an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute, and the President of the Harlan Institute. Follow him @JoshMBlackman.
- 20 Books for This Summer theatlanticThis is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Good morning! I’m the senior Books editor at The Atlantic. I’m taking over today’s culture edition of
- 17 Cannes movies worth watching for voxScarlett Johansson in Asteroid City. | Focus Features The buzziest movies we saw at the festival, from blockbusters to world cinema epics. The Cannes Film Festival is the world’s most prestigious, and serves as a launchpad for some of the most important films of the year, from Hollywood blockbuste
- Tidal theatlanticFor Donna Rain comes back to the East River, never the same river but the buildings still toss their lights on the water like flaming cocktails, the ferry groans as it docks and then turns away. Rain returns to the river and goes wherever souls go, thronging forward and falling back. Your sister at
- Should We Psychoanalyze Our Presidents? theatlanticSigmund Freud had a rule. However irresistible the temptation to burrow into the inner life of kings, prime ministers, and tycoons, he wouldn’t analyze famous contemporaries from afar. It just wasn’t right to rummage around in the mind of a subject who didn’t consent to the practice. But in the end,
- The Dawn of an Auto-Captioned World theatlanticWhen I was a deaf kid growing up in the 1990s, I had two recurring fantasies. One was that more hearing people would learn American Sign Language. The other was that, one day, the whole world would be captioned, just like TV shows and movies. I imagined pulling on sleek sci-fi glasses, and voilà: Th
- NBA Investigating Referee For Allegedly Using Twitter Burner Account: Report huffpostThe NBA has reportedly launched an investigation into a Twitter account that users suggested could be used by veteran league referee Eric Lewis, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein. The account @CuttliffBlair, which has since been scrubbed of its tweets, made rounds on Twitter after user @PabloEsco
- Keir Starmer Is Keeping New Labour’s Authoritarianism Alive jacobinThe Blair-era Labour Party introduced a raft of policies hostile to civil liberties. The British government continues to push legislation to clamp down on protesters and protect police, and Keir Starmer is letting it happen. Labour leader Keir Starmer meeting with police in Thurrock , Essex, UK, o
- Succession Is King Lear for Our Era of Ravenous Corporate Media jacobinSuccession, the HBO drama about a Rupert Murdoch–esque billionaire and his dysfunctional family, is ending this weekend. Executive producer Frank Rich discusses the show’s critique of corporate media and what’s made the series so compelling. Brian Cox as Logan Roy in Succession. (Max, 2023) This
- Playing a religious character without making faith the punchline nprThere was something revelatory about the way the HBO show Somebody Somewhere gently hold the spiritual identity of one of its characters. It wasn't a punchline. (Image credit: Christopher Smith/Invision/AP)
- France in ‘very close discussions’ with S&P ahead of rating update oann– French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire is in “very close discussions” with credit ratings agency Standard and Poor’s, which put France on notice in January for a possible downgrade, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Sunday. The agency, which is due to give an update on France on June 2, said
- McCarthy’s next challenge: sell debt ceiling deal in Congress oann– After tough negotiations to reach a tentative deal with the White House on the U.S. borrowing limit, the next challenge for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pushing it through the House, where it may be opposed by both hardline Republicans and progressive Democrats. As Democratic and Republican neg
- Marc Andreessen on A.I., Bitcoin, and Billionaires reasonMarc Andreessen has helped a lot of people get rich—including Marc Andreessen. He's made millions of people's lives more fun, more efficient, or just a little weirder while making himself into a billionaire. He is the co-creator of the first widely used web browser and co-founder of the venture capi
- The Breakout Star of HBO’s Barry slateThis week, host Isaac Butler talks to actor Sarah Goldberg, who plays Sally on the hit HBO show Barry. In the interview, Sarah discusses her training at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and the important lessons she learned there. Then she digs into the role of Sally and discusses her fi
- New ‘Reparations Math’ Is Coming to a Public School Near You nationalreviewCurriculum-transparency legislation can help prevent the madness.
- I quit social media in college. This is how my life changed washingtonpostInstead, I now keep my favorite photos in various albums on my phone, and when friends and family asked, I showed them the pictures of the beignets I ate in New Orleans or the sleek jumpsuit I wore to my cousin’s wedding. Instead of mass sharing to hundreds of people, only the closest people in my c
- Third Thoughts on James Burnham nationalreviewIt’s déjà vu all over again as so-called ‘dissidents’ twist themselves into knots to claim a conservative legend for their own.
- Tim Keller: From Head to Heart nationalreviewOne person’s experience with the Skeptic’s Pastor.
- Tom Hanks on the Rewards and “Vicious Reality” of Making Movies newyorkerNot long ago, I was preparing to interview Tom Hanks at Symphony Space, a theatre on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, for an audience of seven hundred-plus people at The New Yorker Live. Hanks had just published a novel called “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,” and he was hit
- ISS backs Toyota shareholder proposal on climate disclosure oannProxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that shareholders of Toyota Motor Corp vote in favour of a resolution urging the automaker to improve disclosure of its lobbying related to climate change. ISS in a report also regarded three of Toyota’s four outside director nom
- Why don’t more voters care about the debt ceiling? voxHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) talks to reporters outside his office at the Capitol following a meeting with President Joe Biden on May 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Even with a possible debt ceiling deal, the US has come perilously close to a default. No one seem
- 3 Dead, 5 Injured In New Mexico Motorcycle Rally Shooting: Mayor huffpostThree people were killed and five were wounded in a shooting at an annual motorcycle rally in a New Mexico town late Saturday afternoon, the mayor said. Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun said in a video posted on Facebook that the shooting around 5 p.m. resulted in three fatalities and five victims were
- Updated SNICK Shows for Today’s Millennials newyorkerThe fortysomething Petes, who have no chance of getting a mortgage, shuffle from place to place trying to find a reasonably priced apartment in the now overpriced tech hub of Wellsville. Their eccentric parents, friends, enemies, and neighbors are back, too, but rising rents are pushing everyone int
- Remembering South Africa's sliding doors moment semaforThe Facts Reuters/Patrick de Noirmont MA Know More 💡 Why was it important to write a book about the week of Chris Hani's death now? Hani’s assassination by a white supremacist on April 10 1993 set off a crisis on top of an ongoing polycrisis in South Africa. Mandela had been out after 27 years’ impr
- 3 Dead In ‘Gang-Related’ Shooting At Annual New Mexico Biker Rally dailywireAt least three people were killed and five others injured Saturday afternoon at a yearly motorcycle rally in Red River, New Mexico. Red River Republican Mayor Linda Calhoun reportedly told media that the incident was “gang-related” and everyone involved is in police custody. “All the individuals inv
- Biden circle seeks to boost Harris ahead of 2024 washingtonpostThe moves reflect the fact that Biden’s fate is entwined with Harris’s in a newly direct way, since his reelection may depend on persuading Americans that she is qualified to step in. Biden would be 86 at the end of a second term, a fact that has not gone unnoticed by voters, let alone Republican ad
- Clean Energy Experts Are Stretched Way Too Thin motherjonesThis story was originally published by the Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Writing clean energy policies and implementing them is hard. It takes experts. Those people serve on task forces, stay up late writing policy briefs and fret over the deta
- San Sebastián Is a Paradise for Landlords jacobinTourist hot spot San Sebastián has Spain’s highest house prices, pushing out many locals. Ahead of today’s elections, Basque left party EH Bildu is calling for action on rents — but the campaign has been dominated by attempts to demonize the party. An electoral poster hangs for EH Bildu on May 26,
- The Cryptic Crossword: Sunday, May 28, 2023 newyorker2023 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with ret
- What We’re Reading and Watching theinterceptFiction “Nights of Plague,” Orhan Pamuk Like many other people during the pandemic, I searched for books that could help me understand the impact of a mass disease outbreak on society. Above any book of epidemiology or history, however, I found that this novel by Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk about an
- Foo Fighters Rock With Taylor Hawkins' Son Shane On Drums During Boston Show huffpostFoo Fighters went to work on the festival stage over the weekend as late drummer Taylor Hawkins’ son – Shane Hawkins – played the drums during their Boston Calling music festival set. The 17-year-old drummer, who joined the band for a performance of “My Hero” at a tribute show last year, got behind
- Biden, McCarthy reach tentative US debt ceiling deal oannU.S. President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy reached a tentative deal to suspend the federal government’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Saturday evening, ending a months-long stalemate. However, the deal was announced without any celebration, in terms that reflected the
- Workers Are Terrified About AI. What Can They Do About It? thedailybeastIllustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast Times were tough in early-19th century England. The Napoleonic Wars had decimated the country’s economy. To save costs, wealthy textile factory owners replaced skilled artisans with automated machinery to create their goods. The workers fought back—
- Bible Passage Hidden for 1,500 Years Found With New Tech ijrThose who hate God like to insist that advancements in technology will prove that His Word is on par with tribal cultures who have passed down history through ever-changing oral traditions and rivaling accounts, thus proving its unreliability. A recent advancement in technology, however, has become
- BREAKING: McCarthy gets debt-ceiling deal -- with work requirements hotairUtterly predictable, although it still came about 24 hours later than I expected. On a holiday weekend when people are paying the least attention, Joe Biden finally cut a deal with Kevin McCarthy to raise the debt ceiling and end a game of chicken that Biden and Democrats lost months ago. House Repu
- Vivek Ramaswamy Is the Spoiler Candidate Trump Loves thedailybeastPhoto Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Reuters When Donald Trump was indicted in Manhattan court last month, all of his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination were clearly laboring over how to respond. That is, except for one. Vivek Ramaswamy is not a governor, nor is he a
- 'The Little Mermaid' Makeup Artist Slams 'Ridiculous' Criticism On Ursula's Look huffpostA makeup artist for “The Little Mermaid” called out “very offensive,” “ridiculous” backlash over his work on the look of Melissa McCarthy’s Ursula character in the live-action remake. Oscar-winning makeup artist Peter King pushed back against criticism from several drag queens who questioned why Dis
- Not Your Standard Exit Interview spectatorAli Tate’s grandmother is dying. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, she has chosen to enroll in Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) program. Tate, a model and with 256,000 Instagram followers, shared several videos about her grandmother’s decision last week. Tate’s account gained attention whe
- In Turkey, the Real Opposition Is on the Left jacobinToday’s Turkish election will test whether President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan can hold on to power. His opponent, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, has made a pact with ultranationalists — showing that left-wing and Kurdish movements have to build an opposition of their own. Supporters wave flags during a rally for
- Florida couple charged with manslaughter after 3-year-old died while 'rotting in the bed,' sheriff: 'I have never, ever seen anything as… theblazeA Florida couple have been charged with manslaughter after a 3-year-old with severe injuries died earlier in the month, according to police. Takesha Williams, 24, and Efrem Allen, Jr., 25, have been charged with aggravated manslaughter of a young child. Allen and Williams are being held at the Polk
- Milan Kundera and the Return of Mitteleuropa freebeaconIs Mitteleuropa a place, an idea, or a myth? Geographically, Central Europe is roughly congruous with the bygone Habsburg Empire. It ranged eastward from Salzburg in the west to Cracow in Poland and Lemberg/Lviv in Ukraine. Its grand metropolitan centers were Vienna, Prague, and Budapest, rivaling i
- Patrick Deneen’s Common-Good Conservatism Manifesto freebeacon"No sensible reader of the news could look at America and think it is flourishing," sensibly writes Patrick Deneen in the first sentence of Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future. His sharp observations that follow about the new version of the old conflict between the people and the elites illum
- The US’s multiple Indo-Pacific strategies, explained voxAndrew Kutan/AFP via Getty Images A Papua New Guinea pact reveals the complexity of creating partnerships in the region. The US has accelerated its security and cooperation agreements in the Indo-Pacific region in recent months, renewing strong ties to the Philippines, enhancing cooperation with A
- Texas House impeaches Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton washingtonpostMany of the allegations that form the basis of the articles of impeachment surfaced in 2020, when Paxton’s top aides accused him of abuse of office to benefit a wealthy donor. They reported their concerns to the F.B.I., which began an investigation, although no charges were filed. Four of the aides
- Dodgers, Indeed spectatorThough seventeen years in Chicago made me a Cubs fan, I’ve been a Dodgers follower since 1955, when, as a seven-year-old, I rejoiced that they’d finally bested their nemesis Yankees in the World Series. I was a newcomer to the 3 R’s, but I could reel off the roster populated by Podres, Gilliam, Hodg
- Biden Wavers, Makes Tentative Debt Ceiling Deal With Republicans freebeaconU.S. President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative deal to raise the federal government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, ending a months-long stalemate. However, the deal was described in terms that indicated it may not be absolute, and without any celebr
- Caps, Gowns, and Rude Interruptions spectatorWarner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav had a message for students when he delivered a commencement address at Boston University last week: “Show up,” he said. Alas, a number of students at the ceremony had their own message: “Shut up, Zaslav.” Some shouted, “Pay your writers,” a reference to the cu
- White House and GOP reach tentative debt ceiling deal axiosWhite House and House Republican negotiators have reached a tentative deal to raise the debt ceiling, Axios has learned from sources in both parties. Why it matters: The deal could put Congress on track to raise the debt ceiling — and avoid a catastrophic default by the U.S. government — before the
- Maintaining the Balance of Freedom for America’s Good spectatorDonald Trump won the 2016 nomination because he convinced Republicans that he was a fighter. It was clear that the Obama party was stopping at nothing to win. Obama himself had already renounced America’s great bipartisan accomplishment of embracing a color-blind society. Instead, he sought to win b
- California Democrats divided on Dianne Feinstein serving to term’s end washingtonpostIn more than two dozen interviews, Democratic delegates gathered in Los Angeles were deeply divided about whether Feinstein should stay in her role or step down. Many said they feared that congressional Republicans could block a replacement for her on the Judiciary Committee if she left the Senate b
- White House, Republicans Reach Tentative Agreement On Debt Ceiling: Report dailywireOn Saturday evening, just days before a potential default, sources are claiming that a tentative agreement has been reached between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) on the debt ceiling. “The White House and negotiators for House Republicans have reached an agreement in pri
- The Texas House Just Impeached Its Republican Attorney General motherjonesIn a stunning turn of events, the GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives voted Saturday to impeach the state’s Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. In a 121 to 23 vote, with five others absent or abstaining, the state House approved twenty articles of impeachment against Paxton on grounds
- McCarthy’s salesmanship to conservatives to be tested with debt deal washingtonpostWith Saturday’s announcement of a deal in principle with President Biden, McCarthy now gets to find out if Trump and others think it’s a good agreement. The talk with Trump might have been a fleeting moment, but it demonstrated the speaker’s need to manage outside forces like Trump and a constellati
- Resisting the Alphabet Reich spectatorOn Thursday of this week, “Pride Month” will be upon us once again, and the LGBTQ lobby is harder at work than perhaps ever before. Whether it’s Target pushing trans-oriented “tucking” and “binding” clothes for toddlers or the Los Angeles Dodgers dubbing an anti-Catholic hate group composed of drag
- The betrayal of white working-class men unherdCards on the table: I’m a rampant opponent of white, bourgeois, male privilege. Events such as the Coronation, or another Biden-Trump stand-off, pull this lunacy into sharp focus. Yes, these ludicrous and deranged media-driven circuses may have little to do with women, black, Asian, gay or trans peo
- The Hottest Trend in Investing Is Mostly a Sham theatlanticIn March, 19 Republican governors issued a statement warning of “a direct threat to the American economy, individual economic freedom, and our way of life.” The threat in question was not one of the classic objects of conservative anxiety, like high taxes, government regulation, or socialized medici
- Veteran Teacher Explains Why She's Suing Over Purported School Policy Mandating She Hide Kids' Gender Identities From Parents cbnA veteran middle school teacher who has spent more than 20 years in the education system is suing officials over the claim she and other educators were implored to conceal students’ gender identities from parents. Listen to the latest episode of CBN’s Quick Start podcast Elizabeth Mirabelli told CBN
- "Education Leads to Liberation": Nikole Hannah-Jones on The 1619 Project & Teaching Black History democracynowAs attacks on the teaching of Black history escalate in Florida and other states, we hear from The New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, who won a Pulitzer Prize for her work on “The 1619 Project.” She spoke on May 19 at the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, w
- Michigan Man Shoots 84-Year-Old Pro-Life Campaigner, Gets Community Service cbnA western Michigan man who pleaded no contest to shooting an 84-year-old woman campaigning against abortion rights at his home was sentenced to community service Tuesday. Richard Harvey, 75, was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service. Judge Suzanne Hoseth Kreeger also gave him a suspende
- Fashion Photography with a Pistol and a Pulse newyorkerIn his introduction to Klein’s book, its editor and designer, Mark Holborn writes that “to open this book is to enter criminal territory. Here, the police are busy. Transgression, too, has its allure.” If Klein’s transgression doesn’t seem as thrilling as it once did, you can’t fault the work. It re
- Seditious Conspiracy: Oath Keepers Founder Stewart Rhodes Gets 18 Years in Prison for Jan. 6 democracynowStewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right Oath Keepers group, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the attack on the U.S. Capitol. It is the longest sentence handed down so far to any participant in the January 6 insurrection, when thousands of Trump supporters stormed the halls o
- Our Best Stuff From the Week We Didn’t Fix the Debt Ceiling thedispatchHello and happy Saturday. While I hope everyone takes advantage of the long weekend to enjoy good weather and time with family and friends as we unofficially kick off summer, I also hope everyone can take a moment to remember that Memorial Day commemorates those who gave their lives so we can enjoy
- Migrant Interviews Debunk Biden DHS’ False Talking Point About Cartel ‘Disinformation’ thefederalistTrending: Bud Light, Anheuser-Busch Double Down On Transgender Insanity, Sponsor Pride Parades Across The U.S.
- Headlines for May 26, 2023 democracynowGOP Pushes for Steep Cuts to Domestic Programs, Environmental Protections as Debt Default Looms U.S. and South Korea Hold Largest-Ever Live-Fire War Games French Police Attack Climate Activists Protesting TotalEnergies' Annual Investor Meeting Supreme Court Guts Clean Water Act Indiana Medical Board
- Edward Blum: My battle against affirmative action unherdIs it all over for affirmative action? Edward Blum, a 71-year-old conservative legal strategist, has spent decades campaigning against “race-conscious” university admissions policies (also known as positive discrimination) in the United States, which, he has argued, disadvantage high-achieving Asian
- Kissinger’s final warning unherdHow one chooses to celebrate Kissinger’s Century depends on where you sit in the “Kissinger wars”. To his detractors, Henry Kissinger was an imperialist who pursued US global supremacy with unmatched ruthlessness and cynicism. To his supporters, he was a diplomatic genius and a peacemaker. In The Tr
- GloRilla Sets Out to Conquer Summer newyorkerThe Memphis rapper GloRilla, braced by a resonant voice and a punchy repertoire, strode triumphantly into the summer of 2022 with “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” a liberated, no-scrubs anthem that announced her star potential. Now Grammy-nominated and with a Top Ten single to her name, GloRilla sets out to con
- Kylie Minogue’s glorious artifice unherdGeorge Orwell once said that, by 50, everyone has the face he deserves. These days, most 50-something female celebrities seem to have exactly the same face, which they paid for. Cheeks are stuffed like upholstery. Foreheads are stretched taut as timpani skins. Once in a while, a definite expression
- 3 charts that show Russia’s declining influence among its neighbors semaforThe News Russia’s image has deteriorated globally since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine including in former Soviet Union states, new Gallup data shows. Approval of Russia’s leadership has sharply declined among its neighbors — even in those that historically held a pro-Moscow view — despite the K
- Headlines for May 25, 2023 democracynowAnti-Kremlin Militia That Staged Attacks in Russia Used U.S.-Made Armored Vehicles Fighting Punctures Ceasefire in Khartoum as U.N. Warns 1.3M Have Fled Sudan U.N. Appeal for Aid to Drought-Stricken Horn of Africa Falls Far Short of Goal After Battering Guam, Typhoon Mawar Heads Toward Philippines a
- Succession is a Christian psychodrama unherdThe story of Abraham and Isaac has always been one of the more confounding parts of the Hebrew Bible. Even millennia later, one can scarcely imagine the doom of Isaac’s revelation, as Abraham brought the knife to his throat: “The fire and the wood are here, but where’s the lamb for the burnt offerin
- No Pseudonymity for Woman Suing Mike Tyson, Alleging He Raped Her 30 Years Ago reasonThe general allegations, and the argument in favor of pseudonymity, are here; the argument against pseudonymity is here. Magistrate Judge Andrew Baxter (N.D.N.Y.) didn't release a written opinion, but stated that the motion was denied "for the reasons stated on the record during the stenographically
- Ron DeSantis’ extremely online campaign launch: Yea or nay? semaforThe News Florida governor Ron DeSantis is set to announce his candidacy for president this evening at 6 p.m. ET from the glowing molten core of the internet: A live Twitter event with owner Elon Musk, moderated by tech investor David Sacks. The announcement, first reported by NBC News, will be follo
- Ukraine’s secret weapon is an app. The U.S. wants to spread it semaforThe News The Ukrainian government app Diia was developed to help citizens pay taxes, sign documents, and store their passports. It’s also transformed into a tool of war during the Russian invasion, allowing regular civilians to track Russian soldiers and report buildings destroyed by Russian strikes
- The end of dollar supremacy unherdIn January 1999, in a Washington of bustling bars and soaring stock markets, Bill Clinton rose to deliver his State of the Union address. America was so untroubled by threat or misfortune that it had spent the previous year debating the precise significance of fellatio. But Clinton, who had survived
- E. Jean Carroll Discusses Trump’s Comeuppance newyorkerAfter decades of showing disdain for the rule of law, Donald Trump may finally have encountered the intimations of his demise, in the form of E. Jean Carroll, the former advice columnist for Elle magazine. According to Carroll, Trump raped her in the mid-nineteen-nineties in a dressing room at Bergd
- Headlines for May 24, 2023 democracynowSouth Carolina GOP Passes 6-Week Abortion Ban, Sends Bill to Republican Governor's Desk Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Warns Social Media Poses "Profound Risk" to Kids and Teens Ron DeSantis to Launch 2024 Bid on Twitter Live Stream with Elon Musk Florida School Bans Amanda Gorman's Inauguration Poem
- "Governing by Distraction": Florida Union Leader Says Ron DeSantis Is No Friend of Workers democracynowRon DeSantis officially launched his presidential campaign Wednesday, pitting the Florida governor against his former ally Donald Trump and at least five other Republicans in a fight for their party’s 2024 nomination. His formal announcement came in a Twitter audio stream hosted by the company’s bil
- It Will Cost Up to $21.5 Billion to Clean Up California’s Oil Sites. The Industry Won’t Make Enough Money to Pay for It propublicaby Mark Olalde Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. For well over a century, the oil and gas industry has drilled holes across California in search of black gold and a lucrative payday. But with produ
- The Scientist and the Bats propublicaby Caroline Chen; Photography by Kathleen Flynn for ProPublica We’re investigating the cause of viruses spilling over from animals to humans — and what can be done to stop it. Read more in the series →. Dressed head-to-toe in protective gear, Peggy Eby crawled on her hands and knees under a fig t
- He Became Convinced the School Board Was Pushing “Transgender Bullshit.” He Ended Up Arrested propublicaby Nicole Carr Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. This story is part of a series that explores how school board meetings across the country are fomenting conflicts and controversies that have led to
- American Infrastructure: A New Era semaforSemafor is convening conversations with policymakers, government and business leaders about rebuilding our infrastructure to remain globally competitive and meet the needs of today and tomorrow.
- Hospitals in Two States Denied an Abortion to a Miscarrying Patient. Investigators Say They Broke Federal Law propublicaby Kavitha Surana Mylissa Farmer knew her fetus was dying inside of her. Her water broke less than 18 weeks into her pregnancy last August, and she was desperate for an abortion. But according to federal documents, during three emergency room visits over two days in Missouri and Kansas, doctors re
- As Residential Care Homes Expand in Maine, Seniors Don’t Always Get the Care They Need propublicaby Rose Lundy, The Maine Monitor; Research by Mariam Elba; Photography by Tara Rice for ProPublica This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Maine Monitor. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. In the mi
- This Scientist Tracked Bats for Decades and Solved a Mystery About a Deadly Disease propublicaby Kathleen Flynn for ProPublica and Caroline Chen Wildlife ecologist Peggy Eby fell in love with flying foxes when she moved to Australia from Kansas. She spent decades studying the bats’ movement and behavior. At times she worked without pay to answer questions she had about the fuzzy, fox-faced
- Survivors of Kissinger’s Secret War in Cambodia Reveal Unreported Mass Killings theinterceptTA SOUS, Cambodia — At the end of a dusty path snaking through rice paddies lives a woman who survived multiple U.S. airstrikes as a child. Round-faced and just over 5 feet tall in plastic sandals, Meas Lorn lost an older brother to a helicopter gunship attack and an uncle and cousins to artillery f