FLASHBACK: Harris declined to intervene on behalf of native tribe push to protect sacred site from wind farm
vice president kamala harrisWhile serving as California's attorney general, he intervened on behalf of local Native American tribes' efforts to protect sacred burial grounds from being turned into wind farms, which critics deemed green energy mobs. refused. The California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) declared the land used for the Ocotillo Express wind farm a […]
Bloomberg editor: Harris declined interview on economy
Vice President Harris has “so far declined” invitations from the Chicago Economic Club and Bloomberg News to discuss her economic policy, one of the station's editors said Tuesday. At an event with former President Trump, Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwaite said, “For those of you who are on the record and watching TV, the Economic Club […]
Mortgage rates declined to their lowest point since February 2023
Jenny and Dolly Lentz discuss home buying in today's market on The Claman Countdown. Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in a year and a half this week, but rising interest rates and soaring home prices are still keeping would-be homebuyers and sellers out of the housing market. Freddie Mac's latest primary mortgage market […]
Why Carmelo Anthony declined opportunity to retire with Knicks
Carmelo Anthony says he turned down a dream chance to retire with the Knicks because his playing time became sporadic and the offers felt half-hearted. The former face of the franchise revealed that he and “powers that be” at the Knicks have discussed a possible reunion in the summer of 2022. Despite this, the proposed […]
Prince William declined to reveal what he’s paid in taxes, breaking King Charles’ 30-year tradition
Prince William has refused to reveal how much tax he will pay for the 2023-2024 financial year, a tradition continued by King Charles for 30 years. On Wednesday, the Duchy of Cornwall Integrated Annual Report Prince Charles’ salary for 2023-2024 is listed as $30.4 million (£23.6 million), which covers the official, charitable and personal expenses […]
Whistleblower Says Secret Service Declined Drones for Trump Rally
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) on Thursday revealed a letter in which a whistleblower said the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) turned down an offer from a local law enforcement partner to use drone technology to provide security for the July 13 rally where a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. “I am deeply sorry […]
‘Sixteen Candles’ star Anthony Michael Hall declined ‘Brats’ documentary: ‘I’m always trying to move forward’
Andrew McCarthy’s documentary “The Brats” includes plenty of interviews with key members of the ’80s celebrity group known as “The Brat Pack,” but there are a few conspicuous absences. One of them is the group’s youngest member, Anthony Michael Hall, who recently revealed his decision not to take part. “I was asked to participate and […]
Pedestrians deaths declined in 2023 in most states, offering hope for a ‘new trend’
(The Center Square) — Pedestrian fatalities across the United States are finally starting to fall to pre-pandemic levels. But Pennsylvania bucked the national trend. According to an analysis by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, drivers will kill 192 pedestrians in 2023, eight more than in 2022 and 25% more than in 2019. According to […]
Indiana Republican says US attorney ‘declined’ to prosecute threat against his daughters and wife
Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) has questioned why federal prosecutors declined to bring charges against a man who threatened his family when the Justice Department has prosecuted similar threats against Democrats, but the Justice Department denies there is a double standard. Aaron Thompson, 33, of Fort Wayne, pleaded guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges in October […]
DOJ declined to charge nine officials over classified documents, Trump argues
Former President Donald Trump asked a judge in Florida to dismiss charges against him related to classified documents on the grounds that the Department of Justice was unfairly targeting him, according to court documents made public on Thursday. Trump’s defense attorneys made the request in March in a previously sealed filing, claiming that special counsel […]