Robert Costello reinforced ‘mobby’ behavior in Donald Trump circles

New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman said Robert Costello’s actions in former President Trump’s hush-money scandal reinforced “mob-like” behavior around the former president. Haberman joined a CNN panel on Tuesday to discuss the record the court released when the judge had a disagreement with Costello, former legal adviser to former President Trump’s former personal lawyer […]
Trump lawyer: It’s the Twilight Zone inside the courtroom

Trump attorney Alina Habba describes the ‘strange feeling’ walking into the NY v. Trump trial courtroom on ‘Jesse Watters … source
‘Trump Is Acting Like a Nazi, Talking Like a Nazi and Now Posting Like a Nazi’

MSNBC host Joy Reid said on her show “The Readout” on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump is “acting like a Nazi.” “Yesterday, Donald Trump posted a video to his social media accounts. The video, which was a preview of the second Trump administration, promotes mass deportations of immigrants and, at this point, Trump’s fascist […]
Susheela Jayapal loses Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District to Maxine Dexter

Maxine Dexter won the Democratic primary for Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating a packed crowd of progressives that included Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal’s sister. Dexter won the primary to replace retiring Democratic Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who had served in the state since 1996, in a district that covers much of Portland, […]
Attacks on health workers in conflict zones at highest level ever – report | Global health

Attacks on health workers, hospitals and clinics in conflict zones increased by 25 percent last year to the highest level on record, a new report has found. The increase was driven mainly by new wars in Gaza and Sudan, but also by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Myanmar and elsewhere, and it said such attacks were […]
Goldman Sees More Dollar Strength Amid Fight Against Inflation – Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) — The dollar could stay strong for longer if the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates on hold and other countries choose to cut borrowing costs, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said. Most Read Articles on Bloomberg “If the Fed remains on hold but more jurisdictions decide to move forward with domestic easing rather than wait […]
Rejoice, Beer Lovers! Our Summer BBQ’s Are About To Get Even More Legendary With The Limited Edition Big Green Kegg

I need this in my life. Speaking of grilling, everyone loves a Big Green Egg, but what if we told you that your grill is now full of beer? Because that’s exactly what’s happening thanks to Miller Lite and Big Green Kegg. In a truly iconic collaboration, Miller Lite has teamed up with Big Green […]
Solo climber T. Hagiwara dies after fall while scaling Denali

A solo climber attempting to scale Alaska’s Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America, was found dead Monday, federal officials said. The body of Japanese hiker T. Hagiwara was discovered by National Park Service rangers at 17,000 feet on the West Buttress Route giant mountain after an apparent fall while climbing. Concerned family members […]
Longtime House Republican who split with party on Jan 6 commission wins primary in deep red state

Thirteen-term Representative Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) won the Republican primary for re-election to Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District. Simpson has represented the district since the late 1990s, but his political career dates back to 1980, when he served on the Blackfoot City Council. The Republican has represented the Gem State in Congress for 13 consecutive terms and […]
Report says there was ‘utter chaos’ during search for Maine gunman, including intoxicated deputies

The hunt for the perpetrator of last October’s mass shooting in Maine has ended with a group of drunken deputies who nearly crashed their armored vehicle and others showing up in plain clothes who may have been mistaken for the suspect. It was characterized by “utter chaos,” including among members of Congress. According to an […]