US ramps up Russia sanctions, targeting Moscow's business partners
The Treasury Department announced Wednesday that it would increase sanctions on companies and entities involved in Russia's defense industry. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said: statement The United States said it was targeting more than 150 individuals and entities supporting Russia's military and defense, asserting that the measures would “further constrain Russia's ability to wage […]
Walgreens CEO admits anti-theft measures ‘largely ineffective’
Top executives at Walgreens lamented lost sales from putting products like toothpaste behind lock and key in an effort to crack down on rampant shoplifting plaguing pharmacy chains across the country. “When you lock things up… you don't sell as much,” Tim Wentworth, CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, told investors on a recent earnings call. […]
Biden cancels student loans with one week left to his term
More student debt relief is in the works as Biden prepares to leave office. (iStock) As President Joe Biden's term draws to a close, he granted federal student loan relief to an additional 150,000 borrowers. These 150,000 borrowers include approximately 85,000 students who attended schools that defrauded students, 61,000 borrowers with total and permanent disabilities, […]
If Biden Acted on Border Earlier, ‘It Would Be Litigated Earlier’
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in an interview with PBS NewsHour on Tuesday that he would not be able to resolve border issues in light of criticism from Deputy Director P.J. Lechleitner, who serves as ICE director, and senior officials who serve as director. He defended President Joe Biden for waiting to take executive […]
‘I Can Support’ Conditioning Disaster Aid to Ensure Lessons Are Learned, We’ve Done It Before
On NewsNation's “Dan Abrams Live” Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said disaster relief has had conditions in the past, and California's focus is on helping people. However, conditions need to be created to ensure that lessons are learned. Because next time I'll have to explore that. Mr. Cuellar said:[I]It's understandable if you're going to […]
Cowboys make Robert Saleh a priority after Mike McCarthy firing
Robert Saleh has a new opportunity this week as a new NFL head coaching job opens up. The Cowboys plan to interview with the former Jets coach. According to NFL Networkwas his first request for an interview since parting ways with Mike McCarthy on Monday. Dallas is the third team to request a head coaching […]
Pam Bondi debunks Senate Democrats’ claims, vows to end partisanship at DOJ
Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, toned down Democratic talking points during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Mr. Bondi, who previously served as Florida's attorney general, spent much of the hearing defending himself against accusations of political bias, arguing instead against the federal weaponization of the Justice […]
Gov. Whitmer Seeks Compromise with Trump, Claims Red States Aim To Undermine Auto Industry
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at a rally before Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris takes to the stage to speak on October 18, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Harris will also be campaigning in Lansing, Oakland County, and Detroit over the next two days as Michigan is considered a key battleground state holding […]
Texas’ Quinn Ewers makes 2025 NFL Draft decision after $6M NIL rumor
Money may not be the issue for Quinn Ewers. The Texas junior quarterback announced on social media that he has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft amid rumors of a $6 million NIL package. Ewers' departure opens the door to the beginning of the Arch Manning era in Austin. Quinn Ewers heads to the pros. […]
Marco Rubio slams ‘liberal world order’ during fiery confirmation opening statement
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, denounced the “liberal world order” that has permeated our nation's foreign policy since the Cold War. During the hearing, Mr. Rubio criticized the globalist worldview, which he says has plunged Western countries into great instability. As a result of this “liberal […]