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Ronna McDaniel, the chair of the RNC, dismisses Nikki Haley’s presidential candidacy.

Leave a Comment / Updates / January 25, 2024

Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel threw cold water on former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley’s ongoing presidential bid, indicating that she does not see a path for Haley to win, following her defeat by former President Donald Trump in the New Hampshire GOP presidential primary.   “I do believe there is […]

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With a straightforward inquiry regarding the razor wire dispute, Peter Doocy leaves John Kirby perplexed and wondering, “So now what?”

Leave a Comment / Updates / January 25, 2024

When Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy questioned White House spokesperson John Kirby on Tuesday about the border crisis, Kirby seemed taken aback.   Razor wire installed by Texas on the southern border to deter illegal immigration may be cut through by Border Patrol agents, the Supreme Court decided in a 5-4 ruling on Monday. Although

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Tesla issues a “notably lower” sales growth forecast for 2024.

Leave a Comment / Updates / January 25, 2024

As the latest automaker to voice concerns about declining demand, Tesla has predicted a significant slowdown in sales this year.   The manufacturer of Elon Musk’s electric vehicles (EVs) predicted “notably lower” growth than in 2023, when deliveries increased by 38%.   Following the announcement, the company’s shares dropped by nearly 6% during extended trading

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After a plane carrying Rio Tinto employees to a diamond mine crashes in Canada, six people die.

Leave a Comment / Updates / January 25, 2024

Officials reported that six people perished in the crash of an aircraft carrying laborers to a Rio Tinto diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories.   Shortly after takeoff, the small Jetstream aircraft that belonged to the company crashed on its way to the Diavik mine.   One survivor was flown to a Yellowknife hospital via

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Part-time host Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show in preparation for the election.

Leave a Comment / Updates / January 25, 2024

After nine years, entertainment and arts reporter Jon Stewart is unexpectedly returning to host The Daily Show one night a week during the US election campaign.   Before departing Comedy Central in 2015, Stewart took over the network’s late-night slot in 1999 and transformed it into one of the most significant topical shows on US

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Released Israeli Prisoner Says She Met Hamas Chief in Tunnel After Being Held in Appalling Conditions

Leave a Comment / Updates / January 25, 2024

Jerusalem — A 72-year-old Israeli woman who had been detained for almost 50 days by Hamas militants revealed to an Israeli TV channel on Wednesday that she had spent much of her time in a dank, dark tunnel where she had met a Hamas leader and been entertained by her more experienced captors with informal

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Top Republican in Arizona resigns over tape offer to Kari Lake that was leaked

Leave a Comment / Updates / January 25, 2024

Due to a tape that was leaked and appears to show him attempting to persuade a Senate candidate to drop out of the race, the chairman of the Republican party in Arizona resigned.   Kari Lake is asked on the recording by Jeff DeWit whether there is “any number” that would cause her to “pause”

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The United Auto Workers union supports Biden’s reelection.

Leave a Comment / Politics / January 25, 2024

More than 400,000 workers are members of the United Automobile Workers, a significant US union that has supported President Joe Biden’s reelection.   It comes after the Democrat, 81, became the first sitting president to join UAW workers on a picket line last year.   In November’s general election, Mr. Biden is anticipated to compete

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Ohio overrides the governor’s veto and maintains the ban on child transgender procedures.

Leave a Comment / Updates / January 25, 2024

Overriding the governor’s veto, the Ohio state legislature passed legislation prohibiting transgender medical procedures involving minors and limiting the participation of transgender athletes on school sports teams.   Republican governor of the state Mike DeWine had opposed the bill, arguing that families and healthcare providers should make these decisions together.   However, the state House

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Startling antisemitism is more than just a press story. For this first Jewish-American vice presidential candidate, it’s personal.

Leave a Comment / Updates / January 24, 2024

To change people’s attitudes against antisemitism in America, “We the People” must unite right away. Neither in my public nor private life have I encountered antisemitism. Because of this, I’m surprised by the recent outbreaks of anti-Semitic violence and am left wondering if my descendants will experience the same kind of freedom that brought my

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