Biden, 81, Delivers Gaffe-Ridden Press Conference with Kenyan President
President Joe Biden appeared to struggle to get his point across cogently during a news conference with Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday, raising concerns about his fitness to serve as president. The awkward press conference was the latest in a series of public events where Biden has struggled to speak gaffe-free. Biden’s aides corrected […]
What comes next for Ohio's teacher pension fund? Prospects of a 'hostile takeover' are being probed – The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The battle over the future of Ohio’s $94 billion teachers’ pension fund is underway as reformers’ attempts to provide long-promised benefits to retirees with the help of an aggressive investment firm peddling untested AI-driven trading strategies face intense scrutiny. As the drama unfolds, the eyes of Wall Street and the 500,000 […]
The Shiba Inu that became meme famous as the face of dogecoin has died. Kabosu was 18 – The Associated Press
The dog that gained internet fame and became the face of the cryptocurrency Dogecoin has died. A Shiba Inu named Kabosu has died in Japan at the age of 18, multiple media outlets reported. The dog’s owner, Atsuko Sato, posted that Kabosu died in her sleep. She also said she was deadHe called her an […]
California House Republicans press Newsom to suspend gas tax increase
EXCLUSIVE — A group of House Republicans from California are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) to suspend the state’s annual gas tax increase as residents grapple with the nation’s highest gas prices in the country. In a letter sent to Newsom on Thursday, all 11 House Republicans from California urged Newsom to suspend a pair […]
Kenyan president meets with Obama amid awkward press conference with Biden
Kenyan President William Ruto met with former President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., on Thursday in between a series of meetings with President Joe Biden and his team at the White House. The Kenyan president’s state visit to Washington will conclude Thursday with a state dinner at the White House. Earlier in the day, Ruto […]
Biden grumbles press ‘never keep the deal’ during confused news conference with Kenya leader
WASHINGTON — President Biden lashed out at the White House press corps on Thursday, complaining that the press corps “never honors the agreement” when reporters asked him a second question during a joint news conference with Kenyan President William Ruto. denounced. Biden, 81, appeared confused and frustrated at various times during the 32-minute event, mistakenly […]
Press conference detailing Scottie Scheffler’s arrest was complete waste of time
A waste of time. That was how one summarized a Thursday news conference featuring Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Police Chief Jacqueline Gwynn Villarroel. The trial lasted about 12 minutes, with the mayor and chief refusing to answer any questions. It’s understandable why, to allow for the legal process, but the case involves a […]
‘Why should he have to do it?’: WH press secretary ducks on Biden’s refusal to get a grip on the border
During a White House briefing on Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the border crisis, defending President Biden’s approach and offering shocking reasons for why he has not acted. Jean-Pierre began the press conference by saying it was up to Republicans to do something to resolve the issue or continue to politicize it. […]
Stock market today: Wall Street slinks back from its records – The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are falling back from record highs. record Concerns about high interest rates added pressure to the market on Wednesday. The S&P 500 was down 0.4% in afternoon trading, a day after hitting a record high. As of 2:20 p.m. Eastern time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down […]
Permitting reform supporters press forward despite Schumer’s pessimism
Permitting reform advocates on Capitol Hill are forging ahead, even as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York pours cold water on the prospect of advancing legislation to speed up energy projects around the country. Schumer told reporters last week that it would be “virtually impossible” to get anything done this session. But he […]