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'You're fired! You're hired!': Trump's final acting Pentagon chief recounts how he got the job
EXCLUSIVE — A new book by Christopher C. Miller, the acting secretary of defense in the final months of Donald Trump’s presidency, recounts his appointment to the post amid questions about his predecessor’s loyalty.
Published:2/5/2023 6:09:54 AM
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Inside the small liberal arts college that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to take over
New College of Florida looks set to become a pivotal battleground over the mission of public universities as Gov. Ron DeSantis wages his war on 'woke.'
Published:2/5/2023 5:21:08 AM
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[World]
Dear Abby: My sister keeps attacking me for my politics
Dear Abby advises a woman whose having political arguments with her sister, and another woman who is having money disputes with her friend.
Published:2/5/2023 2:01:01 AM
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[World]
What's Worth Streaming: Here’s what’s new on HBO Max in February 2023 — and what’s leaving
John Oliver is back, so is Harley Quinn, and it's time to watch some Oscar contenders
Published:2/4/2023 2:48:17 PM
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[World]
Jesus never would have voted for a Pharisee
Over the years of writing this column, I've been chastised many times for sounding like I believe Christians can only vote for "right-wing conservatives."
Published:2/4/2023 1:09:13 PM
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[World]
Democrats shake up presidential primary calendar, demoting Iowa and New Hampshire
Under the new calendar, proposed based on recommendations from President Biden, candidates would face voters in South Carolina on Feb. 3, followed by Nevada and New Hampshire on Feb. 6, then Georgia and Michigan.
Published:2/4/2023 11:58:57 AM
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Retirement Weekly: Addiction among older people is rising. How to spot the signs and get help.
Addiction among older people may be a hidden epidemic.
Published:2/4/2023 11:46:41 AM
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[World]
Six Republicans most likely to challenge Trump in 2024
A crowded GOP primary seems increasingly possible in 2024, as more Republicans are expected to emerge to face former President Donald Trump for the party's nomination next year.
Published:2/4/2023 9:34:43 AM
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[World]
The Fed: ‘Decidedly less hawkish’: 4 takeaways from Powell’s press conference as Fed hikes rates again
Powell's lack of conviction about easy financial-market conditions raises eyebrows: 'He left his "A" game behind back in December'
Published:2/4/2023 8:28:53 AM
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Chuck Jaffe: Market pros are so happy about stocks right now, you have to wonder if they’re too bullish
The market's technical factors scream 'all-systems-go.' The fundamentals? Not so much.
Published:2/4/2023 7:43:50 AM
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[World]
'Are you with me?': Biden sounding more and more like a candidate amid 2024 speculation
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris's appearances in Pennsylvania, a state that helped clinch them the 2020 election, is just one more indication the pair is inching closer to announcing a 2024 reelection campaign.
Published:2/4/2023 4:15:55 AM
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[World]
BREAKING: Was There Just a MASSIVE Explosion in Skies Over Montana? [VIDEO]
Published:2/4/2023 12:03:45 AM
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Bachelor Nation’s Sarah Herron Reflects on “Last Morning” of Pregnancy
Sarah Herron is reflecting on the last morning of her pregnancy.
The Bachelor Nation member recently posted a selfie of herself pregnant with her late son, Oliver Brown, as the two of them cuddled...
Published:2/3/2023 9:17:24 PM
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[World]
: RH to restate quarterly results after errors in earnings-per-share calculations
RH, the retailer formerly known as Restoration Hardware, said in a filing late Friday that it will restate per-share earnings results for several periods.
Published:2/3/2023 6:47:45 PM
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[World]
'They’re nuts': Biden dings 'MAGA Republicans' at campaign-style DNC event
President Joe Biden mocked "MAGA Republicans" at a Democratic National Committee reception that appeared to be a soft launch of his and Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 reelection campaign.
Published:2/3/2023 6:27:14 PM
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[World]
Biden admits as he teases reelection bid: 'I’m going to make more mistakes'
President Joe Biden on Friday struck a decidedly less defiant tone about his tenure, saying he's made mistakes in office and will do so again.
Published:2/3/2023 5:54:00 PM
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[World]
State of the Union 2023: Everything you need to know about Biden’s address
President Joe Biden is set to give his third State of the Union address on Tuesday as his administration both celebrates heartening economic numbers and fends off criticism of how it’s handled a dust-up with the Chinese.
Published:2/3/2023 4:59:03 PM
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[World]
Team Biden's diplomacy will not prevent China from attacking Taiwan
Air Force General Michael Minihan is one of those guys who has real-world warfighting responsibilities.
Published:2/3/2023 3:41:53 PM
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[World]
RHOP Reunion Trailer Teases Cheating Scandals, Feuds and More
The Real Housewives of Potomac are holding nothing back.
As teased in the Bravo series' season seven reunion trailer, host Andy Cohen and the cast will cover everything from new relationships...
Published:2/3/2023 3:35:54 PM
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[World]
Ukraine is Biden's war
Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman is credited with coining the phrase, "War is hell."
Published:2/3/2023 3:35:54 PM
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[World]
[John Ross] Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
Alaskan Natives, Alaska Airlines, and Alaskan students.
Published:2/3/2023 3:22:31 PM
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[World]
Wall Street wavers as investors interpret surprising labor trends.
Published:2/3/2023 3:06:46 PM
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[David Bernstein] Scholars for Peace in the Middle East Open Letter re Allegations of Antisemitic Bias by GW Prof Lara Sheehi
I have been following from a distance a controversy over the alleged conduct of Prof. Lara Sheehi, who teaches a mandatory DEI class to psychology grad students at George Washington University. The key allegations amount to her denigrating, bullying, and otherwise mistreating students who are Israeli, Jewish, and/or pro-Israel. Professors who should know better claim…
Published:2/3/2023 2:09:40 PM
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[World]
The Fed: ‘Wow,” Fed’s Daly says after killer jobs report, but it doesn’t alter Fed’s inflation-fighting plan
The San Francisco Federal Reserve chief said the huge increase in new U.S. jobs in January was a "wow" report, but it doesn't change inflation-fighting plan.
Published:2/3/2023 2:02:42 PM
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[World]
NTIA Report Ignores Relevant Competition in Its Study of App Ecosystem
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released its report on “Competition in the Mobile Application Ecosystem” this past Wednesday. I submitted comments on behalf of CEI back in May of 2022 in response to the NTIA’s request for comments on the development of the study. I argued that the NTIA should take a holistic […]
The post NTIA Report Ignores Relevant Competition in Its Study of App Ecosystem appeared first on Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Published:2/3/2023 1:56:14 PM
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[World]
Pence to visit South Carolina as GOP presidential contenders plan trips to key primary states
Former Vice President Mike Pence is set to visit Charleston, South Carolina, next week to meet with local law enforcement officials, marking the latest trip by possible GOP presidential contenders to key primary states.
Published:2/3/2023 1:38:47 PM
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[World]
Biden was briefed on Chinese spy balloon on Tuesday, White House says
President Joe Biden is tracking the Chinese spy balloon above Montana "closely" after first being briefed on its presence on Tuesday.
Published:2/3/2023 1:32:41 PM
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[World]
Retirement Weekly: News and analysis for those planning for or living in retirement
Retirement news and analysis
Published:2/3/2023 1:02:46 PM
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[World]
Attorney general whom Hunter Biden demanded launch laptop inquiry has deep ties to first family
A high-ranking government official who has been asked by Hunter Biden to launch an investigation in connection to his abandoned laptop has long-standing ties to President Joe Biden and his family, records show.
Published:2/3/2023 11:43:39 AM
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[World]
Biden claims 'state of our economy is strong' despite inflation
President Joe Biden heartily welcomed Friday's jobs report, which he claimed was evidence that "the Biden economic plan is working."
Published:2/3/2023 11:03:50 AM
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[World]
Biden says he takes no blame for inflation, which was at 1.4% when he took office
President Joe Biden said Friday he takes no blame for high inflation under his watch, though inflation has spiked considerably during his two years in the White House.
Published:2/3/2023 10:38:40 AM
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[World]
Biden says he takes no blame for inflation, which was at 1.4% when he took office
President Joe Biden said Friday he takes no blame for high inflation under his watch, even though inflation has spiked considerably during his two years in the White House.
Published:2/3/2023 10:32:26 AM
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[World]
As Biden teases reelection bid in Philadelphia, reminder of documents scandal in town
President Joe Biden is spending his Friday in Philadelphia, where he'll be delivering remarks on the economy and speaking at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser. One of his old friends will be in the city as well.
Published:2/3/2023 10:19:24 AM
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White House: GOP using 'investigations' into Biden to 'distract' from economy
The White House celebrated Friday's jobs report and claimed that Republicans should stop prioritizing "investigations" into President Joe Biden as a means of distracting the American electorate from the administration's "successes."
Published:2/3/2023 10:01:15 AM
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[World]
[David Post] From My Commonplace Book, No. 5
Lon Fuller on the rule of law
Published:2/3/2023 9:15:01 AM
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Beth Pinsker: $3,000 a week? The enormous cost of care for elderly loved ones that nobody warns you about.
Most estimates of the cost of caregiving come in round numbers that are hard to contemplate until you’re actually writing the checks.
Published:2/3/2023 9:08:07 AM
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[World]
America Needs an Abundance Agenda
An abundance agenda—public policies that lead to diversity in consumer goods and financial security for families—should be an economic and moral imperative. That’s what Richard Morrison and I argue in two recent essays. Over at the Washington Examiner, we argue that an abundance agenda can be bipartisan on crucial topics like reliable energy, affordable housing, […]
The post America Needs an Abundance Agenda appeared first on Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Published:2/3/2023 8:11:29 AM
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[World]
What's Worth Streaming: Here’s everything new coming to Netflix in February 2023 — and what’s leaving
Get ready for new seasons of 'You,' 'Outer Banks,' 'Drive to Survive' and much more
Published:2/3/2023 7:36:04 AM
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Three California congressional seats could soon be vacant. Here's who is interested
Who is running for California Congressional District 30, 47, 12?
Published:2/3/2023 7:30:11 AM
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[World]
State of Our Union: Not much civility or unity two years into Biden's presidency
President Joe Biden’s election was heralded as the restoration of civility to the White House, if not American public life.
Published:2/3/2023 5:57:10 AM
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[World]
Biden team broke first rule of crisis communications on classified documents, experts say
President Joe Biden's classified documents scandal could have been a one-week story, experts say, rather than the dragged-out saga it has become amid a steady drip of revelations.
Published:2/3/2023 5:43:53 AM
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[World]
Nikki Haley presidential plans could jump-start the 2024 GOP primary
Former South Carolina Gov. and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley’s entry into the 2024 presidential race could be the tipping point for a swell of Republicans sizing up their prospects.
Published:2/3/2023 4:40:53 AM
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[World]
Biden risks enthusiasm gap in looming reelection campaign
President Joe Biden is poised to announce his 2024 reelection campaign sometime after his State of the Union address next week, a conveniently timed national platform for him to promote his partisan and bipartisan policy achievements, in addition to recent positive economic developments.
Published:2/3/2023 4:10:44 AM
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[World]
Austin Butler Is Finally Saying Goodbye to His Elvis Presley Accent
Austin Butler's burning love for his Elvis accent might be extinguished at long last.
The actor, whose lingering Elvis Presley accent has sent the internet ablaze with questions, has finally...
Published:2/2/2023 10:11:15 PM
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[World]
Biden torn between partisan and bipartisan instincts in high-stakes McCarthy talks
The president has long advertised himself as a bipartisan deal-maker.
Published:2/2/2023 10:11:15 PM
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[World]
Dow Jones Newswires: China’s Caixin services PMI bounces back in January
A private gauge of China's service-sector activity bounced back in January to expansionary territory, signaling a quick economic recovery following Beijing's removal of its stringent Covid-19 containment regime in December.
Published:2/2/2023 8:43:53 PM
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[World]
Bill Clinton pushes paid family leave in White House appearance
Former President Bill Clinton returned to the White House on Thursday and advocated paid family leave. His remarks come days before the 30th anniversary of his signing of the historic Family and Medical Leave Act.
Published:2/2/2023 8:18:42 PM
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[World]
What's Worth Streaming: Here’s what’s worth streaming in February 2023, from ‘Dear Edward’ to ‘Wakanda Forever’ and ‘You’
In a month short on big-name releases, Netflix and Apple TV+ appear to have the best of the bunch
Published:2/2/2023 7:22:11 PM
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[World]
Earnings Results: Starbucks stock falls as earnings — weighed down by China sales — miss estimates
Starbucks' first-quarter results failed to meet Wall Street estimates because of weakness in China, and the company's stock fell in extended trading Thursday.
Published:2/2/2023 6:26:56 PM
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Earnings Results: Amazon stock falls as least profitable holiday quarter since 2014 leads to its worst annual loss on record
Amazon reported its least profitable holiday quarter since 2014 and biggest annual loss on record Thursday, along with a forecast miss.
Published:2/2/2023 5:40:58 PM
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SEE IT: Entertainer for 2023 White House correspondents' dinner announced
The White House Correspondents' Association announced the entertainer for its annual dinner on Thursday.
Published:2/2/2023 5:40:58 PM
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[World]
Earnings Results: Alphabet shares dip on earnings miss amid ‘pull back’ in ad spending
Alphabet Inc.'s stock slipped nearly 5% in extended trading Thursday after the tech giant missed slightly on revenue and earnings in ho-hum quarterly results.
Published:2/2/2023 4:49:02 PM
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[World]
Teri Hatcher Isn't Desperate for a Desperate Housewives Reboot
You can take the woman out of Wisteria Lane, but you can't make her go back.
Teri Hatcher spoke to E! News at the American Heart Association's 2023 Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection Concert at...
Published:2/2/2023 4:05:00 PM
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Kylie Jenner Shares New Footage of Son Aire in Sweet Birthday Post
Kylie Jenner's precious birthday tribute to her son may leave you floating on air.
The Kardashians star celebrated Aire's first birthday Feb. 2 by sharing an adorable video to Instagram. Set to...
Published:2/2/2023 3:25:55 PM
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Free the Economy Episode 6: The Cultural Impact of YouTube with Javier Hernandez
Welcome back to the Free the Economy podcast. In this week’s episode we talk about the myth of overpopulation, the problem with ESG investing and pensions, the resilience of American car culture, and how Millennial and Gen Z workers aren’t that different from previous generations. Our interview this week is with Javier Hernandez, Communications and […]
The post Free the Economy Episode 6: The Cultural Impact of YouTube with Javier Hernandez appeared first on Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Published:2/2/2023 3:05:37 PM
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[World]
Hunter Biden's DOJ laptop investigation demand may pose issue for president: Watchdogs
EXCLUSIVE — Hunter Biden has opened his father, President Joe Biden, up to a possible conflict of interest by demanding the Justice Department investigate people who he alleges disseminated the contents on his infamous abandoned laptop, according to government watchdog groups.
Published:2/2/2023 2:20:42 PM
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Classified documents: Top intel officials pressed for 'immediate compliance' on Biden, Trump sagas
Top Senators on the Intelligence Committee are demanding that Attorney General Merrick Garland and National Intelligence Director Avril D. Haines turn over all classified documents seized at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence and at the Penn Biden Center think tank, which housed records from Joe Biden's time as vice president.
Published:2/2/2023 2:13:53 PM
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Help My Career: ‘We are not visible, but we are here’: This New York City-based female plumber wants to change sexist stereotypes — and attract more women to the trade
Plumbers are in short supply. New York-based plumber Judaline Cassidy is determined to bring more women into the industry.
Published:2/2/2023 2:07:14 PM
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USA for sale: Biden is America's Caligula
Donald Trump was American Caesar. Joe Biden: America's Caligula.
Published:2/2/2023 2:00:36 PM
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White House defends 'highly respected' Omar from antisemitism charges
The White House defended Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) on Thursday following her removal from the House Foreign Affairs Committee by the new Republican majority, saying she has apologized for past comments employing antisemitic tropes.
Published:2/2/2023 1:53:52 PM
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U.S. has failed to halt North Korea's pursuit of nuclear weapons
In 1991, President George H.W. Bush ordered the withdrawal of all U.S.-based tactical nuclear weapons from South Korea.
Published:2/2/2023 1:40:41 PM
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Media try to protect Democrats from their unpopular opposition to gas stoves
There's a running joke among GOP communicators that makes fun of how the media portrays the Republican response to actions or statements from Democrats.
Published:2/2/2023 1:32:58 PM
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White House confirms transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainee to Belize
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed to reporters on Thursday that the United States transferred Guantanamo Bay detainee Majid Khan to Belize but did not say if additional transfers were scheduled.
Published:2/2/2023 1:20:09 PM
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[World]
An argument for U.S. military support for Ukraine
Republicans seem increasingly skeptical, or even opposed to, U.S. military support for Ukraine.
Published:2/2/2023 1:13:36 PM
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White House previews Biden's State of the Union speech
The White House on Thursday gave a short preview of President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech, saying it will cover his vision for the economy, the legislation passed over the last two years, and his optimism for the country.
Published:2/2/2023 1:01:28 PM
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Federal Attacks on Gas Stoves Continue
Think Biden administration regulators at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have really backed away from their threat to target natural gas stoves? No, they are just going to get a lot sneakier in going about it, and they have now been joined by the Department of Energy (DOE). The climate activists inside and outside […]
The post Federal Attacks on Gas Stoves Continue appeared first on Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Published:2/2/2023 12:36:41 PM
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House Republicans vote Rep. Ilhan Omar off Foreign Affairs Committee
Fulfilling a pledge, Speaker Kevin McCarthy's GOP-led House narrowly votes to oust Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Published:2/2/2023 12:28:45 PM
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The Wall Street Journal: Pence house in Indiana to be searched by FBI for additional classified material
Justice Department is said to be in talks with the former vice president's legal team about scheduling the search.
Published:2/2/2023 11:39:26 AM
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Biden's top economic adviser stepping down in February
Brian Deese, the director of President Joe Biden's National Economic Council, will depart the White House by February's end, Biden confirmed Thursday morning.
Published:2/2/2023 11:09:51 AM
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: A record number of U.S. renters spent more than 30% of their income on rent in 2021
Many tenants devoted more than half of their pay to rental housing, according to an analysis from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.
Published:2/2/2023 11:02:18 AM
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FBI search of Biden University of Delaware archive may be next
The University of Delaware may be the next target for federal authorities scouring President Joe Biden’s records for classified documents.
Published:2/2/2023 10:40:43 AM
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[World]
Nancy Pelosi backs Adam Schiff's bid for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces that she backs Rep. Adam Schiff's Senate bid as long as Dianne Feinstein doesn't run for reelection.
Published:2/2/2023 9:43:39 AM
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Front Office Sports: Las Vegas Grand Prix expected to generate $1.3 billion, double the Super Bowl’s impact
2024 Super Bowl is expected to generate $600 million.
Published:2/2/2023 9:18:45 AM
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'Let's treat each other with respect': Biden calls for civility amid debt ceiling fight
President Joe Biden has echoed House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's assessment of their first face-to-face meeting in their new positions to discuss raising the country's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling.
Published:2/2/2023 9:12:51 AM
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[World]
Why Lance Bass Is Nervous About His Son Catching “Entertainment Bug"
Parenthood keeps tearin' up Lance Bass' heart.
Less than two years after the *NSYNC member and his husband Michael Turchin welcomed twins via surrogate, the couple can't believe all of the...
Published:2/2/2023 8:43:23 AM
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The New York Post: Trump aide Hope Hicks joins Dolan team amid controversy over facial recognition at Madison Square Garden
MSG boss Dolan has come under fire for removing lawyers whose firm is involved in litigation against his company from the Garden and from Radio City Music Hall, and for disinviting a lawmaker critical of his use of the facial-recognition technology for an NHL Pride event.
Published:2/2/2023 6:40:30 AM
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'Handled poorly': Biden's steady-drip approach to classified documents panned
The White House continues to face a steady drip of revelations about its classified documents scandal, with leaks to the media coming in spite of repeated transparency pledges and promises that all searches are complete.
Published:2/2/2023 5:59:42 AM
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Need to Know: This trader nailed two big market calls in 2022. She says investors are ‘being paid to wait’ so should steer clear of stocks for 2023.
In our call of the day, LaDuc says cash is the place to be and that investors are "being paid to wait. They're getting very favorable 4.5% on their sitting cash."
Published:2/2/2023 5:53:54 AM
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Nicholas Goldberg: Trump's view — How can I make money off it?
Donald Trump tried to trademark the term 'rigged election.' His attitude toward everything — including America — is how can I keep it for myself?
Published:2/2/2023 5:42:17 AM
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Bond Report: Bonds retain gains as analysts view Powell comments as dovish
Bonds held onto their gains on Thursday, a day after a press conference held by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell convinced traders the rate-hike cycle was nearing an end.
Published:2/2/2023 5:05:10 AM
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Bill Gates should be hit, hammered and harangued by media on Jeffrey Epstein
There's a reason people keep asking Bill Gates about his relationship with the now-deceased-probably-murdered pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. It's because his answers leave red flags.
Published:2/2/2023 4:45:10 AM
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Biden faces scrutiny from crucial voting bloc over policing reform ahead of 2024
Tyre Nichols being beaten to death by police officers has renewed calls for policing reform, the shift in focus from a key constituency putting pressure on President Joe Biden before an anticipated reelection campaign announcement.
Published:2/2/2023 4:08:55 AM
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[World]
Dow Jones Newswires: BT pretax profit falls, but backs annual guidance
BT's pretax profit for the nine months was GBP1.31 billion compared with GBP1.54 billion a year prior.
Published:2/2/2023 2:36:33 AM
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Dow Jones Newswires: Baidu shares jump after BlackRock boosts stake
New York-based BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, said in filings that it had raised its stake in Baidu to 6.6% at end of 2022, up from 5.4% a year earlier.
Published:2/2/2023 1:21:13 AM
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Dow Jones Newswires: Adani selloff worsens after cancellation of $2.5 billion share sale
Shares of Adani Enterprises were last down 8.8%, a day after the stock fell more than 28% in its biggest one-day loss since listing in 1998.
Published:2/2/2023 12:31:44 AM
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[World]
Eagles Player Josh Sills Indicted on Rape Charges Before Super Bowl
Josh Sills, a backup offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, has been indicted for alleged rape and kidnapping, less than two weeks before his team will compete in the 2023 Super...
Published:2/1/2023 8:19:33 PM
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: Comcast sells nearly 6 million shares of its Buzzfeed stake amid sharp rally
Comcast has sold part of its stake in Buzzfeed, which has seen its shares surge in recent days amid enthusiasm for the publisher's AI efforts.
Published:2/1/2023 7:25:50 PM
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Klain promises to be at Biden's side 'when you run for president' in 2024
President Joe Biden’s outgoing chief of staff, Ron Klain, said he looks forward to supporting Biden “when you run for president” in 2024.
Published:2/1/2023 6:29:49 PM
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At Tyre Nichols' funeral, Kamala Harris calls for national police reform
The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act after Floyd's murder. But negotiations fell flat in the Senate and the bill never became law.
Published:2/1/2023 5:45:34 PM
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[David Post] Let's Talk Pork!
Not the political kind, the real kind, the stuff you get from pigs
Published:2/1/2023 5:20:34 PM
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White House stresses hiking debt limit in bipartisan way after McCarthy meeting
The White House touted President Joe Biden’s willingness to “continue working across the aisle in good faith” after meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in what Biden’s team characterized as “a frank and straightforward dialogue.”
Published:2/1/2023 5:08:16 PM
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McCarthy sees 'common ground' after first debt ceiling meeting with Biden
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) emerged from his meeting with President Joe Biden confident there is "common ground" between them regarding raising the debt ceiling.
Published:2/1/2023 4:18:33 PM
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[World]
Manipulating COVID-19 data to stoke fear, boost vaccinations for children
"COVID-19 is a leading cause of death for children in the U.S., despite [a] relatively low mortality rate," a CNN report read this week, citing a study published by JAMA.
Published:2/1/2023 4:00:29 PM
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[World]
Hysterical Team Biden always on the defense
In case you wonder whether elections matter at this late date in the republic, there was a startling bit of confirming evidence this week.
Published:2/1/2023 3:46:40 PM
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: Meta stock spikes despite earnings miss, as Facebook hits 2 billion users for first time and sales guidance quells fears
Meta shares soared Wednesday despite an earnings miss, as the Facebook parent company guided for potentially more revenue than Wall Street expected
Published:2/1/2023 3:33:49 PM
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[World]
State of the Union 2023: When is the State of the Union address?
President Joe Biden will deliver his second State of the Union address this month as speculation over his rumored 2024 reelection continues to grow.
Published:2/1/2023 3:21:59 PM
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White House: Biden has learned from GOP 'recklessness' over debt-ceiling talks
The White House was adamant it would not negotiate with House Republicans regarding the debt limit before President Joe Biden sits down with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
Published:2/1/2023 3:09:46 PM
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[World]
U.S. military has less munitions than you might think -- and that's a problem
Most Americans know the U.S. military is the most powerful in the world, and it has been for decades. This fact, however, gives false ideas about what our military is actually able to do today.
Published:2/1/2023 3:04:03 PM
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White House says GOP's 'extreme ideas' tie McCarthy's hands ahead of debt ceiling meeting
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is "dealing with" a caucus that has "put forth some pretty extreme ideas" ahead of a meeting with President Joe Biden over the debt ceiling, the White House said Wednesday.
Published:2/1/2023 2:58:11 PM
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[World]
A victory in Ukraine is a victory for the free world
The war in Ukraine has fully revealed the barbaric nature of Vladimir Putin's regime and its danger to the world.
Published:2/1/2023 2:21:55 PM
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The legacy of George W. Bush and his torturers
In the days and months following the attacks of 9/11, the government laid the blame for orchestrating the attacks on Osama bin Ladin.
Published:2/1/2023 2:15:39 PM
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[World]
Futures Movers: U.S. oil prices end at 3-week low as EIA reports a 6th straight weekly rise in U.S. crude supplies
Oil futures finish lower on Wednesday after the Energy Information Administration reported a increase in U.S. crude supplies for a sixth week in a row.
Published:2/1/2023 2:09:26 PM
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Pass the 'PELOSI Act' pronto to keep dirty lawmakers from getting rich
Back in the days of yore, I'm talking about the founding of the republic democracy that is the United States of America, the top minds didn't want to serve forever in the federal government.
Published:2/1/2023 2:09:26 PM
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[World]
Misplaced faith in big government
While most of the public and media attention over the past two years has been focused on high prices and inflation, these issues take second place over the public's top concern, big government.
Published:2/1/2023 2:03:11 PM
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[World]
White House evades questions about additional FBI searches for Biden documents
The White House would not say Wednesday if there will be additional federal searches for classified documents at any locations linked to President Joe Biden, or if any such searches have previously taken place.
Published:2/1/2023 1:57:10 PM
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FBI finds no classified documents at Biden's Rehoboth Beach home
The FBI did not find any classified documents at President Joe Biden's Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, home after a search Wednesday.
Published:2/1/2023 1:51:17 PM
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[World]
'We've been pretty transparent': White House stands by handling of classified documents controversy
The White House defended its disclosures regarding the Justice Department's investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents from his vice presidency and Senate tenure after the FBI spent 3 1/2 hours searching his Delaware beach house.
Published:2/1/2023 1:45:17 PM
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[World]
America's universities corrupted by Chinese Communist Party funding
The arrogance, corruption, and dishonesty of many of our most prestigious universities have become so bad that the only reasonable historic American parallel is Lincoln Steffens' 1904 book "The Shame of the Cities."
Published:2/1/2023 1:45:17 PM
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[World]
WATCH LIVE: White House holds briefing on interest rates following search of Biden's Delaware home
The White House is holding a press briefing on Wednesday responding to the release of the Federal Reserve's decision on raising interest rates.
Published:2/1/2023 1:32:21 PM
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[World]
The Fed: Fed inches interest rates up another quarter percentage point
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark rate to a range of 4.5%-4.75% and
Published:2/1/2023 1:11:51 PM
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[World]
EADEM's Transformative Skincare Products Are by and for Women of Color
We independently selected these deals and products because we love them, and we think you might like them at these prices. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you...
Published:2/1/2023 12:39:28 PM
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[World]
Voters more convinced Trump knew classified documents were in his home than Biden: Poll
People are more convinced that former President Donald Trump knew he had classified documents inside his personal residence compared to those who believe the same thing about President Joe Biden, according to a new poll.
Published:2/1/2023 12:39:28 PM
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[World]
FTC Should Not Trade Consumer Welfare for an Antitrust Crystal Ball
A Federal District Court in California today denied the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction to stop Meta’s purchase of virtual reality company Within Unlimited. The FTC has a week to appeal the decision, and will continue to challenge the deal in its own in-house court either way. The court’s decision is […]
The post FTC Should Not Trade Consumer Welfare for an Antitrust Crystal Ball appeared first on Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Published:2/1/2023 11:24:22 AM
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[World]
Kathy Hochul’s record-breaking $227B NY budget: bail, migrants, gas stove ban
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing a record-breaking $227 billion state budget packed with progressive spending priorities and controversial policy proposals.
Published:2/1/2023 11:04:35 AM
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[World]
A classified swamp
When Donald Trump won the presidency, an editor at a major liberal publication asked me if I would write a piece on why Trump should be denied access to the nation’s secrets. While I could sympathize with his assessment of the president-elect’s character, the suggestion was surreal.
Published:2/1/2023 10:58:52 AM
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[World]
Joe Biden's Delaware home being searched by the FBI
The FBI is at President Joe Biden's Rehoboth, Delaware, home searching for classified documents, after documents were found at his other Delaware property late last year.
Published:2/1/2023 9:26:37 AM
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[World]
Joe Biden's Delaware home being searched by the FBI
The FBI is at President Joe Biden's Rehoboth, Delaware home searching for classified documents, after documents were found at his other Delaware property late last year.
Published:2/1/2023 9:02:44 AM
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[World]
GOP senators defend DeSantis from Trump attacks ahead of possible 2024 bid
Republican senators are coming to Ron DeSantis’s defense as the Florida governor mulls a presidential campaign amid attacks from former President Donald Trump.
Published:2/1/2023 8:56:36 AM
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[World]
: Feds move to crack down on ‘excessive’ credit-card late fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says its proposals could reduce late fees charged by credit-card providers by as much as $9 billion a year.
Published:2/1/2023 8:44:33 AM
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[World]
: Starbucks’ coffee contains less caffeine than rivals, says U.K. research
Coffee lovers could be getting much more, or less, than they bargained for, according to consumer group Which?
Published:2/1/2023 7:55:41 AM
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[World]
Youngkin is right: Virginians support protections when unborn children can feel pain
Democrats in the Virginia statehouse pay plenty of lip service to democracy. Yet it was the majority-Democrat Senate Education and Health Committee that ignored the consensus of Virginians when they blocked legislation to protect unborn children and their mothers from the brutality of abortion at 15 weeks - a point when science shows children in the womb can feel pain.
Published:2/1/2023 6:43:05 AM
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[World]
'I'll show you mine': Biden and McCarthy to face off over debt ceiling
President Joe Biden's highly anticipated meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is a tentative first step toward avoiding a default after the country reached its $31.4 trillion debt limit last month.
Published:2/1/2023 6:11:32 AM
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[World]
: Museums, the ballet and concierge medical services: Luxury senior living caters to wealthy city dwellers
The Sunrise at East 56th facility caters to affluent older adults who want the benefits of urban activities with the help of assisted living.
Published:2/1/2023 5:25:21 AM
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[World]
What to Watch at the Fed’s First Meeting of 2023
The central bank is expected to lift interest rates and offer signals about what might come next.
Published:2/1/2023 5:06:49 AM
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[World]
Harris rivals 'under significant pressure' to run in 2024 if Biden doesn't
As Democrats await President Joe Biden’s reelection announcement, some question whether Vice President Kamala Harris has the political acumen to succeed him at the top of the ticket should he decline, a doubt that could pressure rivals to enter the fray.
Published:2/1/2023 4:13:43 AM
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[World]
Next Avenue: Want to save time and money, and enjoy a richer life without sacrifice? Here’s a simple answer.
By practicing simplicity, you free up time, money and energy to be with family and friends, help the community, pursue your goals and make the world a better place
Published:2/1/2023 4:06:01 AM
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[World]
Ending the COVID-19 emergency could endanger Biden executive power grabs
Under fire from House Republicans, the Biden administration has announced it will end the public health emergency over COVID-19 on May 11. But that raises a whole host of questions about the administration's other policies.
Published:2/1/2023 3:10:22 AM
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[World]
Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake Are Bringing SexyBack in Sweet Post
This we promise you: You'll adore this glimpse inside Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake's relationship.
On Jan. 31, the Total Recall actress put her love on display in a sweet birthday message to...
Published:1/31/2023 10:13:55 PM
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[World]
Your Digital Self: ChatGPT is challenging Google’s control over internet search — setting up an epic clash of AI titans
Google's Sparrow faces a risky and expensive battle with ChatGPT and Microsoft for AI dominance .
Published:1/31/2023 8:43:45 PM
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[World]
Personal Finance Daily: Here’s why a record-setting lack of snow in New York City is pretty chilling and more than half of Americans who make $100,000 say they live paycheck to paycheck, survey says
Tuesday's top personal finance stories.
Published:1/31/2023 5:13:59 PM
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[World]
Dear states: Don't give in to liberal election demand of ranked choice voting
The wrong winner. Recounts of every race. Soaring distrust in election outcomes.
Published:1/31/2023 4:36:02 PM
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[World]
People make difference between well-run and mismanaged organizations
After spending a lifetime in Fortune 100 companies and private consulting work, I appreciate the complexity of running an organization and why some fail for easily diagnosed reasons.
Published:1/31/2023 4:29:59 PM
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[World]
End legalized persecution of baker Jack Phillips
A Colorado court just ruled (again) against the long-suffering and humble Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, Colorado.
Published:1/31/2023 4:23:53 PM
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[World]
Earnings Results: Electronic Arts stock plunges 7% after delayed ‘Star Wars’ game damages forecast
Electronic Arts Inc. disappointed investors with holiday sales and earnings Tuesday, and executives moved a big game launch to next fiscal year.
Published:1/31/2023 4:23:53 PM
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[World]
Soldiers of misfortune: Putin's Wagner Group isn't playing
The Wagner Group is not, as the name might suggest, a club for lovers of epic German operas. Its members are often called mercenaries, but that's imprecise.
Published:1/31/2023 4:18:10 PM
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[World]
Biden didn't disclose FBI search because he was focused on 'things that matter,' White House says
The White House defended its failure to disclose an FBI search of President Joe Biden’s think tank in the weeks after the president’s attorneys found classified documents at the site.
Published:1/31/2023 4:00:00 PM
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[World]
: Tesla and Ford are cutting auto prices, but GM says it won’t
General Motors says its prices are right where they need to be, raising questions on Wall Street about whether that might be a too-aggressive strategy.
Published:1/31/2023 3:54:17 PM
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[World]
McCarthy enters the lion's den with his gavel and Biden's reelection on the line
When House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) sits down with President Joe Biden on Wednesday, they may meet in the Oval Office but the California Republican will be walking into the lion’s den.
Published:1/31/2023 3:02:03 PM
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[World]
Futures Movers: Oil prices gain for the session, but post a January loss
Oil futures end higher on Tuesday, but post a loss for the month, as investors await this week's Federal Reserve decision on interest rates.
Published:1/31/2023 2:36:14 PM
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[World]
The Catholic Church's confusing LGBTQ approach
Any organization has to have structure in order to thrive and survive. A business needs a business plan complete with a budget, an expectation of necessary human resources, expectation of revenue and much more. Structure provides stability and a framework that can be referenced if the business begins to run into difficulty.
Published:1/31/2023 2:23:38 PM
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[World]
Refuse child tax credit to adults who won't work
With Republicans and Democrats holding slim majorities in the House and Senate, budget negotiations will involve a lot of horse-trading.
Published:1/31/2023 1:40:47 PM
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[World]
Trump is right: Let parents fire principals
"More than anyone else, parents know what their children need," former President Donald Trump said in a message unveiling parts of his education platform for his 2024 campaign.
Published:1/31/2023 1:34:58 PM
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[World]
Biden’s alternative reality on everything, including abortion
One can understand why President Joe Biden wishes the leaders of his Catholic faith didn’t believe what they believe, but they do.
Published:1/31/2023 1:29:11 PM
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[World]
Fix My Portfolio: What’s the best way to take RMDs from your retirement accounts? Experts rate the top 3 strategies.
The biggest mistake you can make is forgetting to take out the required minimum distribution.
Published:1/31/2023 1:16:31 PM
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[World]
Top Democrat says McCarthy can't be trusted on debt ceiling pledges
Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA) said he doesn't trust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) promise not to touch entitlement programs in his effort to pair raising the debt ceiling with cuts to government spending.
Published:1/31/2023 1:09:34 PM
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[World]
Bring on the tanks: Glory to Ukraine
I have been following the pledging of combat tanks to Ukraine by the European allies. It is impressive.
Published:1/31/2023 12:57:36 PM
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[World]
'Can't lose': How Trump plans to use the debt ceiling fight to ding DeSantis
The debate over what to do about the debt limit is causing a rift within the GOP, one which former President Donald Trump believes he can use to his advantage with older voters and blunt the rise of burgeoning 2024 rival Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).
Published:1/31/2023 12:39:14 PM
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[World]
Bishop blasts Biden's 'fake Catholicism' following latest abortion comments
The Catholic bishop of Tyler, Texas, denounced President Joe Biden's "fake Catholicism" and called on the Vatican to weigh in after the president said Pope Francis and some bishops did not oppose taxpayer funding for abortion.
Published:1/31/2023 12:14:23 PM
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[World]
Biden administration is playing deceitful shell game to claim fewer illegal border crossings
The Biden administration is getting ready to claim that its new immigration “parole” process is a success—drastically cutting down the number of immigrants illegally crossing the southern border between ports of entry. What it won’t tell you is that it’s playing a crooked shell game—simply taking the same illegal aliens and shifting the processing burden to different locations while still releasing the same number or more into the U.S.
Published:1/31/2023 11:57:06 AM
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[World]
Blinken visits the Palestinian West Bank, where residents are disillusioned and leaders are angry
Visiting the Mideast, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken reiterates support for the two-state solution, even as its prospects seem to be vanishing.
Published:1/31/2023 11:50:52 AM
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[World]
[Irina Manta] "Strangers on the Internet" Podcast Episode 21: Second Marriage in the Second City
Neuroscientist Prof. Talia Lerner and former military sniper Phillip Nightingale talk about their unexpected relationship
Published:1/31/2023 11:38:03 AM
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[World]
'Too hard for you guys to keep up with': Biden's infrastructure czar gets testy
President Joe Biden's infrastructure czar got testy with a reporter who questioned why the White House is promoting projects that will take 10 years to complete and how many Americans know about them.
Published:1/31/2023 11:30:03 AM
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[World]
Coronavirus Update: Biden to end U.S. COVID emergencies on May 11, but more than 500 people are still dying every day
President Joe Biden is under pressure to end the national emergencies for addressing COVID as Republicans refuse to cough up funds for testing and vaccines.
Published:1/31/2023 11:30:03 AM
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[World]
White House escalates war of words with GOP ahead of Biden-McCarthy debt limit meeting
White House principal deputy press secretary Olivia Dalton prodded House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) Tuesday over his entitlements voting record, just one day before he and President Joe Biden are scheduled to meet and discuss a path forward to raising the debt limit.
Published:1/31/2023 11:18:01 AM
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[World]
Biden center where classified documents were found has been searched by FBI: Report
Federal law enforcement authorities searched President Joe Biden’s Washington think tank in the weeks after the president’s attorneys reported finding classified documents there on Nov. 2.
Published:1/31/2023 10:54:06 AM
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[World]
House GOP says Biden ‘caved’ on ending COVID-19 health emergency
House Republicans are taking credit after the Biden administration announced it would allow the COVID-19 public health emergency to expire one day before the lower chamber voted on legislation that would end the pandemic declaration.
Published:1/31/2023 10:45:05 AM
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[World]
Biden releases debt ceiling memo with two questions for McCarthy ahead of meeting
The White House has released a memo ahead of President Joe Biden's meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) setting expectations for their debt ceiling showdown.
Published:1/31/2023 9:22:39 AM
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[World]
Need to Know: This newsletter editor has been recommending stocks and bonds this year and says the rally has room to run
Our contrarian call of the day from founder and editor-in-chief of The Kobeissi Letter, Adam Kobeissi is not buying any of the market angst on Wall Street right now.
Published:1/31/2023 6:00:06 AM
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[World]
Patrick Henry wouldn't have worn a face mask
Imagine Patrick Henry delivering his famous, "Give me liberty or give me death" speech today, complete with face mask. It wouldn't happen. Fiery speeches of freedom and forced face masks do not mix.
Published:1/31/2023 5:33:22 AM
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State of Our Union: Border crisis belies Biden's quiet executive push to rewrite immigration policy
President Joe Biden will take the podium for his third State of the Union address under unprecedented circumstances in U.S. immigration policy.
Published:1/31/2023 5:08:48 AM
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[World]
White House pressed on Biden physical exam after blowing past January deadline
President Joe Biden is traveling the country to tout his record and raise money before a likely 2024 reelection announcement after his State of the Union address next month.
Published:1/31/2023 4:12:38 AM
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[World]
Power struggle: House Republicans challenge Biden's authority on oil reserves
House Republicans are engaged in yet another battle with the Biden administration over just how much power a president should have, one of many President Joe Biden has seen over his two years in office.
Published:1/31/2023 3:41:19 AM
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[World]
Dow Jones Newswires: UniCredit to hand $5.70 billion to shareholders after record profit
UniCredit reported a net profit of EUR2.46 billion for the quarter from October to the end of December.
Published:1/31/2023 3:11:48 AM
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[World]
Mark Hulbert: What the Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl matchup can tell us about the stock market
The Super Bowl Predictor and what it might say about this year’s big game
Published:1/30/2023 11:43:05 PM
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[World]
: ‘Americans are living shorter, less healthy lives,’ even as the U.S. spends way more on healthcare than high-income peers: report
A new report shows how the U.S. lags peer nations in health outcomes, including infant and maternal mortality.
Published:1/30/2023 11:06:26 PM
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[World]
How Tahzjuan Hawkins Tried Joining This Season of The Bachelor
The Bachelor had its very own party crasher.
On the Jan. 30 episode of the reality dating series, some of the women vying for Zach Shallcross' heart were whisked away to meet "Big Energy" rapper...
Published:1/30/2023 9:21:38 PM
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[World]
[Stewart Baker] Suddenly, everyone is gunning for Google
Episode 440 of the Cyberlaw Podcast
Published:1/30/2023 8:38:48 PM
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: Apple execs violated labor law after remarks that interfered with organizing: report
U.S. labor lawyers reportedly found that Apple Inc. executives ran afoul of labor law, after they made remarks and set rules that chilled efforts to organize.
Published:1/30/2023 5:54:44 PM
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[World]
Blinken urges calm, supports Palestinian state in meeting with Israel's Netanyahu
Blinken held several hours of consultations in one-on-one meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, who has been on the job just under a month as part of Netanyahu's new far-right government.
Published:1/30/2023 5:37:22 PM
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[World]
Utah Bans Sex Change Surgery for Minors
Published:1/30/2023 5:07:50 PM
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It Isn’t Just Gas Stoves That Biden Regulators Dislike – EPA Adding Costly Red Tape To Air Conditioners
In response to a strong consumer backlash, Biden administration regulators now insist they are not considering a ban on natural gas stoves, at least for time being. But that’s hardly the only home appliance they are targeting as part of the administration’s overarching climate change agenda. As the Competitive Enterprise and 13 other […]
The post It Isn’t Just Gas Stoves That Biden Regulators Dislike – EPA Adding Costly Red Tape To Air Conditioners appeared first on Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Published:1/30/2023 4:45:05 PM
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[World]
China Committee should consider reparations for U.S. businesses
Republicans and Democrats in Washington don't agree on much these days, but they do see eye-to-eye that China is a major threat to the United States.
Published:1/30/2023 4:39:08 PM
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[World]
Biden says US won't provide Ukraine with fighter jets
President Joe Biden said the United States will not provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, which has been a main request from Kyiv.
Published:1/30/2023 4:28:56 PM
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[World]
Santos' appointment to House Committee on Small Business is disgraceful
I am flabbergasted. Astonished. Stunned. Appalled. George Santos, the Republican House representative from New York, is now a member of the House Committee on Small Business.
Published:1/30/2023 4:28:56 PM
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[World]
Democrats fail to condemn pregnancy center violence
I didn't know what to expect at the historic 50th annual March for Life. I feared the crowds and enthusiasm might fizzle in a post-Roe world. But my fears were entirely unfounded.
Published:1/30/2023 4:16:59 PM
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[World]
AI advances enabled by our innovative, laissez-faire economic system
"Note: This column was written by an actual person and not an artificial intelligence program."
Published:1/30/2023 4:10:46 PM
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Living With Climate Change: Here’s why a record-setting lack of snow in New York City is pretty chilling
New York City has a new streak for delayed snowfall but there are implications to unseasonably mild weather.
Published:1/30/2023 4:00:03 PM
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[World]
Republicans stage intervention for President Biden, spending junkie
The fight is spending. The time is now.
Published:1/30/2023 4:00:03 PM
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: More than 75,000 tech-sector employees have lost their jobs since the start of the year
Tens of thousands of tech employees have been laid off so far in 2023, according to data compiled by Layoffs.fyi.
Published:1/30/2023 3:06:13 PM
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Biden cites unions and infrastructure law as locomotive of economic growth
President Joe Biden celebrated the role his bipartisan infrastructure law is playing in modernizing rail and bringing "good-paying union jobs" to communities across the country.
Published:1/30/2023 2:59:56 PM
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[World]
It Isn’t Just Gas Stoves Biden Regulators Dislike; the EPA Adding Costly Red Tape to Air Conditioners
In response to a strong consumer backlash, Biden administration regulators now insist they are not considering a ban on natural gas stoves, at least for time being. But that’s hardly the only home appliance they are targeting as part of the administration’s overarching climate change agenda. As the Competitive Enterprise Institute and 13 other free […]
The post It Isn’t Just Gas Stoves Biden Regulators Dislike; the EPA Adding Costly Red Tape to Air Conditioners appeared first on Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Published:1/30/2023 2:53:22 PM
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[World]
Crypto: Elon Musk is trying to build a Twitter payments system — and crypto may be part of it: report
Twitter is reportedly advancing its efforts to introduce payments across the social media platform. In Elon Musk's vision, crypto may be part of it.
Published:1/30/2023 2:07:00 PM
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[World]
We can't let climate activists politicize FERC
In our relentlessly expanding regulatory state, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has historically remained a rare exception above the fray.
Published:1/30/2023 2:01:11 PM
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[World]
Inhumanity in Memphis: No amount of justice for ex-cops will restore Tyre Nichols' life
No adjective is sufficient to describe the reaction one gets from watching five Memphis police officers beat 29-year-old Tyre Nichols to within an inch of his life.
Published:1/30/2023 1:55:27 PM
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[World]
U.S. must take more hard-lined approach to People's Republic of China
The United States has no option but to defend its interests and engage with the CCP on a footing of equal diplomatic, economic and media reciprocity.
Published:1/30/2023 1:43:42 PM
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[World]
WATCH LIVE: Biden joins Buttigieg at 150-year-old tunnel to tout infrastructure investments
President Joe Biden will meet with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel on Monday as the two discuss how Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure law will be used to restore the 150-year-old structure.
Published:1/30/2023 12:56:59 PM
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[World]
DOJ rejects Jordan info requests on Biden classified docs by citing special counsel appointment
The Justice Department largely rejected House GOP requests for information about the classified documents scandal surrounding President Joe Biden, citing Attorney General Merrick Garland appointing a special counsel.
Published:1/30/2023 12:50:40 PM
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[World]
Commodities Corner: What drone attacks on Iran mean for oil prices
Drones carrying bombs reportedly attacked an Iranian defense factory in the central city of Isfahan, but have done little to shake up the oil market, so far.
Published:1/30/2023 12:27:28 PM
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[World]
Top Soros operative Tom Perriello repeatedly visited Joe Biden White House
A senior director for a George Soros-chaired nonprofit organization who oversees a secretive dark money group influencing the Biden administration has made frequent trips to the White House, records show.
Published:1/30/2023 11:39:15 AM
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[World]
Coronavirus Update: Pandemic is still a global health emergency, but higher immunity levels could mean fewer deaths
The World Health Organization says the pandemic may be nearing an inflection point.
Published:1/30/2023 11:33:16 AM
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FA Center: If ‘Dr. Copper’ is your source for information about the stock market’s health, you’d better get a second opinion
The price of copper doesn't hold much sway over the stock market's direction.
Published:1/30/2023 10:34:10 AM
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Market Snapshot: The Fed and the stock market are on a collision course this week. What’s at stake.
The Federal Reserve and investors appear to be locked in a stare-down. What Fed Chair Jerome Powell says Wednesday could determine the winner.
Published:1/30/2023 9:43:16 AM
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[World]
: Ford to cut Mustang Mach-E prices as price war with Tesla ‘intensifies’
Ford Motor Co. said Monday that it was 'significantly increasing' production of its Mustang Mach-E in 2023.
Published:1/30/2023 8:34:23 AM
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[World]
How do you win voters over on gun control? Meet them where they are — in front of the TV
People were turned against tobacco, and cautioned about drinking and driving, through TV ads. It could work for gun control, George Skelton writes.
Published:1/30/2023 7:40:28 AM
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Need to Know: Time to short Goldilocks? Why this major bank’s strategist is now turning cautious.
Any investor out there who isn't nervous, perhaps should recheck his gut, says our call of the day, from Standard Chartered's global head of research, Eric Robertsen.
Published:1/30/2023 6:10:39 AM
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[World]
This Week in Ridiculous Regulations
The Department of Justice filed another antitrust lawsuit against Google. GDP numbers for the final quarter of 2022 looked healthy. Meanwhile, agencies issued new regulations ranging from Post Office Box refunds to sea turtle observers. On to the data: Highlights from last week’s new regulations: The size of For more data, see Ten Thousand Commandments […]
The post This Week in Ridiculous Regulations appeared first on Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Published:1/30/2023 6:10:39 AM
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[World]
Super PACs pop up to boost DeSantis White House bid, but will they help?
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has drawn at least two unaffiliated super PACs supporting his White House candidacy even before announcing a bid but is keeping his distance from them as the very early portion of 2024 campaigning unfolds.
Published:1/30/2023 6:10:39 AM
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[World]
: Gautam Adani falls to world’s eighth richest man as short seller report wipes $72 billion off Adani market value
The three day sell off in Adani shares has led to billions of dollars being wiped off the Indian conglomerates’ market cap.
Published:1/30/2023 4:59:59 AM
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[World]
Key Words: Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin threatened he could kill him in a minute ahead of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Vladimir Putin reportedly threatened Boris Johnson on the eve of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Published:1/30/2023 3:42:35 AM
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[World]
Dow Jones Newswires: Spain inflation unexpectedly accelerated in January on higher fuel prices
Consumer prices rose 5.8% in January on year by European Union-harmonized standards, against expectations for a rise of 4.9%.
Published:1/30/2023 2:12:21 AM
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