‘How do we live in this terrible world?’ a reader asked me. Here’s the only answer I have | Jonathan Freedland
IThis is a season full of traditions, and as long-time readers may know, as is my own custom, in my last pre-Christmas column I try to find some reasons to be hopeful. Masu. I had intended to do so anyway, but my resolve was further sharpened by a conversation with a reader who called into […]
Here’s a list of the 38 Republicans who defied Trump by voting ‘no’ on the failed spending bill
A bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump to avoid a partial government shutdown failed to pass the House of Representatives on Thursday night, moving Congress closer to shutting down the government. The bill had been approved by President-elect Donald Trump, but lost the approval of 38 Republicans. The deal suffered a landslide 235-174 defeat, with […]
Here’s a backstage look at what to expect at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago
Here’s a backstage look at what to expect this week at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Subscribe to Fox … source
Here’s what happens during a partial government shutdown
When the federal government closes its doors, Americans will get a glimpse of an issue that has been debated in Washington for years. The question is, “How much government is too much?” Here's what happens during a partial government shutdown. This typically happens when Congress fails to pass a new bill authorizing the spending. Federal […]
Here’s what’s in the spending bill that’s drawing the ire of Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy
Congressional leaders announced a bill Wednesday that would extend the deadline for government funding, but the bill was declared invalid just hours after it was announced. This led to intervention from conservative Trump allies such as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who threatened to support preliminary challenges to Republican lawmakers who voted in favor of […]
Costco-brand cold and flu medication recalled by FDA: Here’s what to know
Thousands of Costco-branded cold and flu medicines have been pulled from shelves. A total of 8,640 boxes of Kirkland Severe Cold and Flu Plus Crowded Daypacks and Nightpacks were recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week. This follows the FDA's proposal in early November to ban the use of oral phenylephrine as […]
JEANNE ALLEN: Here’s What Linda McMahon Should Do On Day One
By all accounts, Linda McMahon is a shrewd, bold, and intelligent woman with a successful career in an industry dominated by men and rough-and-tumble men. She also has a political career. from her run for the senate The Trump administration's nominee for education secretary has been hailed by friends and foes alike for her leadership […]
This Biden Appointee Drove DOJ ‘Weaponization’ Concerns. Here’s How Trump’s Replacement Could Turn It Around
Few presidential candidates have garnered as much enthusiastic support from their supporters as Harmeet Dhillon, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Justice's (DOJ) civil rights division. We have a track record of undertaking doctor A person who performed irreversible transgender surgery on a minor and filed a lawsuit over the discontinued COVID-19 […]
‘Yellowstone’ Went out with a Bang. Here’s How It Ended
(UPI) — The fate of the Dutton family and the Montana ranch their family has worked and protected for more than a century was revealed in Sunday night's Yellowstone Season 5 finale. I'll give spoilers ahead. After patriarch John Dutton (Kevin Costner) is murdered, will his adult children Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Casey (Luke Grimes) […]
Biden sets record with first-term clemency grants, here’s how others presidents rank
President Biden made history last week by commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 prisoners and pardoning 39 more. This prompted mixed reactions from lawmakers, including Democrats, who noted that President Biden's actions far exceeded the clemency actions of other U.S. presidents serving their first terms. office. In a statement announcing the new amnesty package last […]