Washington — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley denied any wrongdoing with calls with his Chinese counterpart held in the closing months of the Trump administration, revelations of which sparked outrage from GOP lawmakers and calls for his termination. Colonel Dave Butler, a spokesman to Milley, …
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Jimmy Kimmel jokes hospitals shouldn’t treat patients who used ivermectin for COVID
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is facing some criticism for suggesting hospitals should refuse to treat patients who have taken an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19. The “Jimmy Kimmel! Live” star made the joke during the show’s fall premiere on Tuesday. In his opening monologue, Kimmel referenced a statement …
Read More »Controversial Texas voting law expected to advance with return of Democrats: “I expect a vigorous debate”
Republican lawmakers in Texas are expected to advance a controversial bill Thursday that Democrats say would limit people’s ability to vote. This comes after more than 50 Democratic lawmakers fled to Washington, D.C., last month, breaking quorum to block the bill. The legislature reached quorum on August 19 when enough …
Read More »Biden says apart from personal behavior, Cuomo did a “hell of a job” as governor
President Biden on Tuesday said outgoing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has done a “hell of a job” as far as his performance as governor goes, while saying women who make allegations of sexual harassment should be believed. Mr. Biden specifically cited Cuomo’s work on infrastructure and voting rights among …
Read More »Cuomo impeachment investigation “is nearing completion,” lawmaker says
The head of the New York State Assembly’s judiciary committee said its impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo is nearly finished. Committee Chair Charles Lavine wrote to Cuomo’s attorneys on Friday, saying, “We write to inform you that the Committee’s investigation is nearing completion and the Assembly will soon consider …
Read More »Biden urges “vigilance” by intelligence community in first visit as president
Washington — President Biden urged the U.S. intelligence community on Tuesday to act with “vigilance” and speed to confront new and evolving security challenges ranging from climate change to cyber conflict to a more militarily assertive China. In public remarks delivered at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence in …
Read More »How Coney Island became the people’s playground
Even if you’ve never stepped foot in Coney Island, you’ve felt the influence of Coney Island. For over 40 years, Dick Zigun has run a Coney Island cultural center, museum, side show, and the annual Mermaid Parade. People call him the “Mayor of Coney Island.” He said, “If you’re eating …
Read More »Attorney General Merrick Garland issues new guidelines on White House communications with Justice Department
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday issued a set of new policies to emphasize that the Justice Department operates independently from the White House, creating stricter guidelines to keep the White House from being apprised of the DOJ’s criminal investigations or civil legal actions, with only a few exceptions. According …
Read More »This week on “Face the Nation,” July 18: McClure, Gottlieb, Mullen, Krebs, Becker
“Face the Nation” Guest Lineup: Ken McClure – Mayor of Springfield, MODr. Scott Gottlieb – Former FDA CommissionerAdm. Michael Mullen – Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of StaffChris Krebs – Partner, Krebs Stamos Group; Former Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyDavid Becker – Executive Director and Founder, Center for Election Innovation & …
Read More »Lil Nas X releases “Satan” Nikes containing real human blood
The devil doesn’t only wear Prada. Rapper Lil Nas X sparked intense debate online over Palm Sunday weekend with the release of a controversial pair of “Satan Shoes,” which feature a bronze pentagram charm, an inverted cross — and actual human blood. The sneakers, made using Nike Air Max 97s, …
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