Liz Cheney: Trump 'threatens to unravel our Republic'
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said in a Thursday X post that former President Trump “threatens to destroy our republic.” “Please take a few minutes today to read David McCullough’s speech, ‘America’s Glorious Cause.’ For 248 years, our freedom has survived. Now it is our responsibility to protect it. We must defeat the former president […]
US economy adds 206K jobs in June
New Labor Department data released Friday showed the U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.1%. The latest jobs report is broadly in line with expectations that the economy will add 190,000 jobs and keep the unemployment rate at 4%. This follows a shocking report in May that […]
US added surprisingly strong 206K jobs last month, unemployment rose to 4.1%
The U.S. labor market added more jobs than expected last month, but the unemployment rate rose more than expected, providing mixed results for investors who were hoping for news that would prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to tame inflation once and for all. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 206,000 in June, and the […]
Rishi Sunak Resigns Office and Leadership in Wake of Mega Defeat
The defeated leader of the Conservative Party, which overnight suffered its worst election result in more than a century, said he would step down from power and give up control of what remained of his political faction. “I have heard your anger and disappointment and I take responsibility for this defeat,” Chancellor Rishi Sunak said […]
Trump Congratulates Nigel Farage on ‘Big WIN’ in British Election
President Trump took to social media early Friday morning to congratulate his friend Nigel Farage on becoming the first Member of the British Parliament. Veteran political campaigner Nigel Farage is the first British Member of Parliament to serve in the European Union, a country that was part of the country for 20 years, from 1999 […]
Body of ex-Olympian Jacques Freitag found in South Africa as cops open murder case
CAPE TOWN — South African police have found the body of former world high jump champion Jack Freitag, who went missing last month, local media reported Wednesday. According to reports, the 42-year-old athlete, who won the world championships in Paris in 2003 and competed in the 2004 Athens Olympics, was shot. South Africa’s Jack Freitag […]
5 Yankees bullpen targets to watch for 2024 MLB trade deadline
The calendar turned to July on Monday, meaning trading season is just around the corner. Since the MLB Draft moved to July, teams have typically waited until the draft is over (it takes place on the Sunday, Monday or Tuesday of the All-Star break) before diving headfirst into the trade market, and even then, most […]
Remembering Ben Franklin’s forgotten essay on America’s population boom
This Fourth of July weekend, it’s worth remembering one of the earliest significant contributions Americans made to global intellectual debate, pointing out the value of the American experience and how it has opened up new perspectives. Benjamin Franklin wrote the Declaration of Independence, first drafted in 1751, 21 years before he signed it.Observations on the […]
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Among Biden allies, raising concerns can get you branded ‘potentially disloyal’: Reporter
An Axios reporter said Thursday that one of the keys to staying on President Biden’s staff long term is not to deliver bad news. Axios reporter Alex Thompson suggested it was noteworthy that certain aides were reportedly being blamed for Trump’s debate gaffes, which have sparked calls for him to drop out of the 2024 […]