Chris Christie vows to ‘follow’ and ‘confront’ Trump if he doesn’t attend debates: ‘I’ll find him’
For months former New Jersey Chris Christie has vowed to take down former President Donald Trump on the debate stage, but now he’s seeking another venue to “confront” the GOP frontrunner. Christie has repeatedly touted that he’s got the debate chops to target Trump, who remains the commanding front-runner for the Republican nomination as he […]
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 […]
Biden admin claims economic policies are ‘working,’ but its own data paint a very different picture
The White House and officials in President Biden’s administration are claiming that Bidenomics is working despite a decrease in household income and an increase in the poverty rate. Data released by the United States Census Bureau on Tuesday revealed that the real median household income fell from $76,330 in 2021 to $74,580 in 2022, a […]
WARNING: Sen grills activist on graphic books in school libraries: ‘What planet did you just parachute from?’
WARNING: GRAPHIC DEPICTIONS OF SEX, VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED During a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on so-called book bans Tuesday, Sen. John Kennedy, R.-La., grilled a college activist over whether parents should have a say in what books are available in public libraries. After reading two sexually explicit excerpts from controversial LGBTQ+ books that have […]
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]
Fla. Law Restricting Transgender Care to Be Enforced Amid Challenge
A new Florida law restricting health care for transgender people can still be applied to adults while it is being challenged in court, a federal judge ruled Monday. Judge Robert Hinkle, who previously blocked the law’s enforcement on behalf of minors …
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]