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Ron Johnson expresses concern Israel 'coerced' into ceasefire agreement

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Wednesday expressed concern that Israel was being “forced” into a ceasefire agreement with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. “I hope they weren’t forced into a deal before they did what they had to do. [which was the] Destroy Hamas so that it cannot rise again and threaten them again. [in […]

‘Very Grave Concern’ Pam Bondi Will Seek Retribution Against Trump’s Political Foes

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said Wednesday on MSNBC's “Morning Joe” that he fears President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general nominee Pam Bondi will launch a campaign of retaliation against political opponents. He said there was. Co-host Jonathan Lemire said, “Let's focus on the hearings of attorney general candidate Pam Bondi, especially Donald Trump, who wants the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns coy about thumb injury in possible Knicks concern

When asked about his thumb injury while shooting, Karl-Anthony Towns shyly repeated four times, “That's what it is,” with his hands in his pockets in the locker room after the game. “It's that simple,” the center said. Still, Towns was clearly bothered for much of Monday's loss to the Pistons after slamming his hand into […]

Packers make curious practice change while dealing with Jordan Love injury concern

The Eagles aren't the only team dealing with quarterback uncertainty entering the playoffs. Packers quarterback Jordan Love said he is “hopeful” to play Sunday in Philadelphia, although a right elbow injury limited his participation in Wednesday's practice. Notably, Green Bay even went so far as to cancel media practice attendance after stretches and before individual […]

Fed expected to pump brake on rate cuts in 2025 as Trump policies stir concern

Fed officials at their Dec. 17-18 meeting expected to reduce the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently rising inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs and other potential policy changes. . Minutes of the meeting, released after a typical three-week delay, also showed clear divisions among the Fed's 19 […]

Jalen Hurts set to miss Week 17 with a concussion in Eagles concern

Jalen Hurts appears likely to miss Dallas Week at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles quarterback was injured in last Sunday's game against the Commanders and is still being treated for a concussion, but is unlikely to play in Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Eagles head coach: “It's going to be difficult for him to get […]

Yankees’ Paul Goldschmidt risk comes with upside, reasons for concern

In the case of Paul Goldschmidt, the Yankees made him a seven-time All-Star just a few seasons after winning the National League MVP. He's also coming off the worst season of his life, when he was trending down virtually everywhere. In Goldschmidt, the Yankees acquired a four-time Gold Glove-winning first baseman, but haven't had one […]