McConnell dodges questions on House impeachment inquiry against President Biden

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., dodged reporters’ questions Tuesday about whether he supports House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to open a formal impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden.  “Well, we’ve got our hands full here trying to get through the appropriations process and not have an omnibus and I don’t have any advice to […]

Georgia Gov. Kemp Suspending State Gas, Diesel Taxes Again

Georgia’s governor is again suspending state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel, declaring a legal emergency over higher prices. Gov. Brian Kemp signed the executive order Tuesday morning. The suspension of the taxes, at 31.2 cents per gallon of gasoline …[#item_full_content]

Milwaukee Bar Patrons Pay Tab After Jets Win

Milwaukee bar patrons on Monday were forced to pay their tabs after losing a bet to the house, Jack’s American Pub, that if former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers started for the New York Jets and the Jets lost, the bar would pay the tabs.

Five Former Memphis Cops Indicted in Tyre Nichols Killing

A federal grand jury has indicted five former Memphis police officers in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died after being beaten by police in January, according to a court document filed on Tuesday. Police video captured images of the officers beating and …[#item_full_content]

Stocks Down on Jitters Over Oracle 13% Dip, Oil Prices

Wall Street stocks ended lower Tuesday as surging oil prices deepened worries about persistent price pressures ahead of crucial inflation readings this week, while Oracle slumped after a downbeat forecast.[#item_full_content]

McDonald’s Saying ‘Bye to Self-Serve Drink Refills

Say goodbye to refilling that Coke. McDonald’s is getting rid of self-served soda.The Chicago-based fast food chain plans to eliminate self-service soda machines at its U.S. restaurants by 2032, McDonald’s confirmed this week.[#item_full_content]