Judge spurns Donald Trump effort to scrap hush money conviction based on immunity
President-elect Donald Trump's bid to overturn his conviction in the Manhattan hush money case based on the U.S. Supreme Court's immunity ruling was rejected by a judge on Monday. In a 41-page decision, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Melchan concluded that the 34 convictions are currently upheld and warrant immunity. “The public's use of these […]
Trump transition team seeks to scrap car-crash reporting rule opposed by Elon Musk’s Tesla
Trump's transition team is asking the incoming administration to rescind car accident reporting requirements opposed by Elon Musk's Tesla, a move seen by Reuters. could cripple the government's ability to investigate and regulate system. Mr. Musk, the world's richest man, spent more than $250 million to help Mr. Trump be elected president in November. Removing […]
Queens pol demands NYC stop ‘breaking law’ and scrap sanctuary policies
Taking inspiration from President-elect Trump's new border czar, it's time for New York City to abolish shelter policies that protect criminal immigrants and endanger New Yorkers, a Queens Democrat argued this week. “I write this with grave concerns about the continuing impact of New York State and City sanctuary policies. [federal law] But it also […]
Steelers’ George Pickens fights Browns’ Greg Newsome in scrap
Just as the final whistle rang in Cleveland's 24-19 home win over the Steelers on “Thursday Night Football,” George Pickens appeared to get into a shoving match with a Browns defensive back. . The Prime Video broadcast showed the end of the scuffle where Pickens shoved Browns corner Greg Newsome II in the back of […]
Tim Walz is right: Scrap the Electoral College
Imagine a presidential election without swing states. There is no sustained coverage of how older white voters, suburban women, men without college degrees, and union members in three “blue wall” states could sway the election. Continue to imagine a president elected by popular vote after the mysterious and increasingly problematic Electoral College is abolished. Presidential […]
Sen. Sinema lambastes Harris over call to scrap abortion filibuster: ‘Absolutely terrible, shortsighted idea’
Independent Senator Krysten Sinema of Arizona criticized Vice President Kamala Harris after she said she supported abolishing the Senate filibuster to pass legislation that would restore abortion protections nationwide. “To be very clear, eliminating the filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade would also allow a future Congress to ban all abortions nationwide,” said Sinema, who […]
VIJAY JAYARAJ: Scrap Green Energy Handouts Once And For All
As the presidential election approaches, it is fair to ask why the United States continues to give billions of dollars to “avoid” a manufactured climate crisis to countries that have little interest in participating in this farce beyond receiving handouts. The United States has made significant contributions to global climate change efforts, particularly through its […]
Major Beer Company Becomes Latest To Scrap Diversity Policies
Molson Coors said Tuesday it was rolling back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, joining other major U.S. companies that rolled back similar practices this summer. The company will also end its participation in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index and halt its “supplier diversity” efforts, according to a memo obtained […]
Panthers, Jets get into scrap at joint training camp practice
Another battle has broken out at the NFL’s joint training camp. The New York Jets headed down to Carolina to practice with the Panthers, and as expected, things quickly went awry. During practice, several players had to move away from each other, and one of the Jets players came in on the blind side. CLICK […]
Investors push Glencore to scrap spin-off of heavily polluting coal division | Glencore
Glencore has backed away from plans to spin off its coal business after shareholders urged the company to keep the highly profitable but polluting division. The FTSE 100 company said shareholders overwhelmingly supported keeping the coal business alive rather than plans to list it as a separate company on the New York Stock Exchange. More […]