Vice President Harris faces tough decisions on political future
As Vice President Harris prepares to leave office on Monday, facing an uncertain future after an unprecedented year, advisers and allies are privately considering her next steps. Harris, who became the Democratic presidential nominee overnight last July after President Biden abruptly withdrew from the race, will spend the next four years preparing for a new […]
Marco Rubio, Banned from China, Defends Tough Beijing Stance at Confirmation Hearing
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) addressed concerns about his long-standing vocal stance against atrocities committed by communist China during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday after being nominated to be secretary of state. Ta. President-elect Donald Trump selected Rubio became top diplomat shortly after winning the November election and described him as “a highly […]
Trump’s DOT nominee says Boeing needs ‘tough love,’ Tesla probe will go on
Sean Duffy, President-elect Trump's nominee to head the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), said during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that it will take “tough love” for Boeing to recover from a series of safety failures and that Tesla's He said advanced driver safety research is necessary. The subsidy system will continue. Duffy, a former five-term […]
Lame Duck Trudeau Leaves Power Vacuum in Canada, Forcing Liberals to Talk Tough to Trump
Canada's Liberal Party is desperate to fill the power vacuum created by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation, allowing the party to take on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in a potential tariffs and border security standoff. He often uses tough talk aimed at convincing voters. prime minister trudeau announced He resigned on January 6, using a […]
Tough on Immigration, Panama’s Conservative Government Grapples with Trump
Panama's Conservative President Jose Raul Mulino said Tuesday that he will not respond to President-elect Donald Trump's statements regarding control of the Panama Canal until after Trump takes office on January 20. Mr. Mulino argued that: remarks given to a local newspaper La Estrella de Panama Immediately after President-elect Trump refused He told reporters that […]
Times are tough — so I’m using my kids’ Christmas money to pay my expenses
A woman is debating whether to use money gifted to her children to ease the financial burden after Christmas. “I feel really guilty…I really don't have any other choice,” the mother admitted. Typically, she deposits gift money for her children into her own account before moving it to her children's savings. But this time, he's […]
Johnson faces tough road on Trump agenda after dramatic Speaker vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) took the gavel amid threats from the House Republican right wing, but things won't get any easier for House Republicans from here. Friday's dramatic speaker's vote in the full House of Representatives saw three Republicans narrowly shielding Mr. Johnson from the gavel, with two of them pivoting to support him, […]
Jamien Sherwood’s breakout leaving Jets with tough decision
Jamian Sherwood is a rare exception on the Jets' roster. This is the type of exception where it is beneficial to stay on the team rather than lose to the other team. On a team full of underachievers, Sherwood, a former fifth-round pick, has surpassed most expectations and developed into an overachiever despite being short […]
Cam Thomas’ Nets injury return looming amid tough stretch
MILWAUKEE — An injured Cam Thomas spent Monday's loss in a hoodie and casual clothes, talking with Nets owner Joe Tsai at the end of Miami's bench. But it looks like Thomas could suit up and finally return to the court sooner rather than later. It's not too soon for Tsai and the Nets. “Cam […]
Donald Trump’s tough talk—Buy Greenland! Take back Panama Canal!—sparks defiance from many Republican rebels
President Donald Trump has said it is “absolutely necessary” for our country to own Greenland. He argues that the US should take back the Panama Canal unless “ridiculous” shipping charges are lowered. He threatened that any Republican who opposes him on legislation to avert a government shutdown could and should be elected in a primary. […]