House Judiciary Committee chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) wrote to President Donald Trump Friday, giving him until Friday, Dec. 6., to answer whether he and his lawyers would participate in the “impeachment inquiry.”Nadler’s letter quotes the forthcoming report from the House Intelligence Committee, which will be written entirely by Democrats and which will recommend drafting…
Archives for November 2019
Jerry Nadler Gives Trump Friday Deadline; Impeachment to Include Russia Collusion | Breitbart
November 29, 2019 by
Brazil’s president accuses actor DiCaprio of financing Amazon fires, offers no evidence
November 29, 2019 by
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed on Friday that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence, the right-wing leader’s latest broadside in casting blame over forest fires that have generated international concern. FILE PHOTO: Leonardo DiCaprio attends the premiere of “Once Upon a…
Peru opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walks free from jail
November 29, 2019 by
LIMA (Reuters) – Peruvian opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walked free from prison on Friday night after being jailed for more than a year pending a trial over allegations she accepted illegal campaign contributions from Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht. Peru’s opposition leader Keiko Fujimori waves beside her husband Mark Vito Villanella after she was released from…
China November factory activity unexpectedly returns to growth
November 29, 2019 by
BEIJING (Reuters) – Factory activity in China unexpectedly returned to growth in November for the first time in seven months, as domestic demand picked up on Beijing’s accelerated stimulus measures to steady growth. FILE PHOTO: An employee works at the production line of aluminium rolls at a factory in Zouping, Shandong province, China November 23,…
OPEC November oil output slips before Aramco IPO, policy meeting
November 29, 2019 by
LONDON (Reuters) – OPEC oil output has fallen in November as Angolan production has slipped due to maintenance and Saudi Arabia has kept a lid on supply to support the market before the initial public offering (IPO) of state-owned Saudi Aramco, a Reuters survey found. FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Organisation of the Petroleum…
London Bridge terror attack suspect was ex-convict Usman Khan, 28: police
November 29, 2019 by
London police have identified the suspect in a stabbing attack Friday that left two people dead and three others injured as 28-year-old Usman Khan, an ex-convict who was shot and killed by police on the London Bridge.Khan, who lived in the Staffordshire area, was convicted in 2012 for “terrorism offenses” and released in December 2018 “on license,” meaning…
Former ‘RHOC’ star Alexis Bellino slammed for calling out ‘maids’ in Instagram post: ‘Stop being lazy’
November 29, 2019 by
“Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Alexis Bellino is being taken to task over an Instagram post admonishing her maids for their cleaning, or lack thereof. “When your couch accidentally disconnects and you realize your maids aren’t doing deep cleaning. Found 2 socks too… ???♀️?,” Bellino, 42, captioned an interior photo that showed pillow feathers, paper cutouts…
Elton John reveals he wore diaper, and used it, during Las Vegas show: ‘If they only knew’
November 29, 2019 by
Elton John revealed in an interview with BBC One, that he actually urinated on himself while performing on stage.The music icon made the revelation on “Elton John: Uncensored,” on Thursday and explained to Graham Norton in the lengthy interview that in 2017, just two weeks after undergoing an operation for prostate cancer, he was enduring after-effects of…
Climate protesters block stores, disrupt Black Friday shopping
November 29, 2019 by
Protesters around the world disrupted Black Friday shopping in order to draw attention to climate change days before the United Nations met to discuss the issue in Madrid.The retail holiday saw protests in a long list of countries — including France, Germany, the United States — with some activists entering stores and others holding mock funerals.…
Nadler sets Dec. 6 deadline for White House to say if it will take part in impeachment hearings | TheHill
November 29, 2019 by
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold NadlerJerrold (Jerry) Lewis NadlerGraham on House Judiciary’s impeachment plans: ‘Salem witches got a better deal’ Democrats vow court victories won’t slow impeachment timeline Maloney wins House Oversight gavel MORE (D-N.Y.) has informed President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump mocks Newsweek over story on Thanksgiving plans Obama looms over divided Democratic primary Fox…
Trump ‘well aware’ of Boris Johnson’s request to not interfere in UK election | TheHill
November 29, 2019 by
President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump mocks Newsweek over story on Thanksgiving plans Obama looms over divided Democratic primary Fox News host on Warren: ‘Fitting’ to talk about ‘Pocahontas’ on Thanksgiving MORE “is well aware” of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plea for him to stay out of the upcoming U.K. election when he visits London next week for a NATO summit,…
‘Black Friday’ becoming a shadow of its former self in US – Breitbart
November 29, 2019 by
New York (AFP) – The US holiday shopping season officially opened with a deluge of “Black Friday” promotions but the frenzied crowds of the past have thinned out with the rise of e-commerce. Companies in the retail, entertainment and tourism industries once again tried to entice shoppers after Thanksgiving with a bevy of offers on…
Black Friday frenzy goes global – and not everyone’s happy – Breitbart
November 29, 2019 by
PARIS (AP) — People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Russia, or South Africa – but they do shop on Black Friday. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers. Workers at Amazon in…
Former Harry Reid Staffer Jabs Buttigieg: ‘Sneaky Pete’ Only Got 8,500 Votes in His Last Election
November 29, 2019 by
Democrats continue ripping Mayor Pete Buttigieg for only earning 8,500 votes in his last campaign for re-election as the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana — which has a population of roughly 100,000 people. Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Sen. Harry Reid Adam Jentleson mocked Buttigieg on Friday after the mayor released a new ad…
BET Founder Bob Johnson: No Democrat Candidate Can Defeat Trump
November 29, 2019 by
Appearing Friday on CNBC TV, BET Founder Bob Johnson said he believes no current Democrat White House contender can beat President Donald Trump in the 2020 general election. A partial transcript is as follows: HADLEY GAMBLE: When you take a look at what President Trump has done in the last several months, particularly the conversation…
Why You Should Still Listen to Car Talk
November 29, 2019 by
(Pixabay) The long-running NPR program isn’t just about how to fix cars — it’s about the humor of the human condition.I know nothing about cars. Scratch that. I know how to steer and where the brake pedal is, and I can usually remember how the windshield wipers work. Since moving to New York City, where…
Brothers Osborne Thanksgiving halftime show slammed after power goes out amid technical issues
November 29, 2019 by
Country duo The Brothers Osborne had to win back the crowd after technical difficulties caused the power to go out in the middle of their halftime show at a Thanksgiving Day football game.The country singers, T.J. and John Osborne, performed at the game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions at the Ford Field…
Starbucks barista writes ‘Pig’ on police officer’s cup
November 29, 2019 by
An Oklahoma Starbucks apologized on Thanksgiving after one of its baristas wrote “Pig” on the label for a police officer’s order.Kiefer Police Chief Johnny O’Mara shared a photo of the insulting cup handed to one of his officers, who purchased the beverages on Thursday morning in Glenpool, just south of Tulsa, as a kind gesture for the dispatchers on duty.STARBUCKS…
London Bridge closed by British police amid reports of gunshots
November 29, 2019 by
British police were seen in a dramatic video struggling with and then shooting a man on the London Bridge on Friday shortly after reports of a stabbing in the area, an incident that sent law enforcement teeming to the key thoroughfare where auto and pedestrian traffic was brought to a standstill amid the “major incident.”Law enforcement officials said as…
How Trump’s Thanksgiving Afghanistan trip was kept under wraps amid extreme security
November 29, 2019 by
President Trump surprised troops and news outlets on Thanksgiving morning when he appeared in Afghanistan to thank troops for their service to the country and help serve a turkey dinner — but doing so required extreme security measures to ensure both safety and to prevent the word from getting out.”There’s nowhere I’d rather spend Thanksgiving…
Black Friday sees fewer shoppers in stores as spending moves online
November 29, 2019 by
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Fewer people lined up outside stores as Black Friday shopping kicked off, suggesting early discounts offered by retail chains and a surge in online buying may have taken the shine off America’s biggest shopping day. A caution tape is seen by the entrance to a line during a sales event on…
Sunbathers join rescue as migrant boat washes up on Canary Islands beach
November 29, 2019 by
AGUILA BEACH, Spain (Reuters) – Sunbathers in the Canary Islands joined forces with emergency workers to give water, food and clothes to migrants who arrived unexpectedly on a beach in the Spanish archipelago on Friday. Rescue service members attend to migrants after they landed at Aguila beach on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain November…
‘Tis the season: Quotes from shoppers as America’s biggest shopping day kicks off
November 29, 2019 by
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Shoppers headed out to stores across the United States in a quest to score the best Black Friday discounts, with early promotions marking the start of a condensed holiday shopping season. People wait in line to pay for purchases at Best Buy during a sales event on Thanksgiving day in Westbury,…
Malta prime minister expected to quit in crisis over journalist murder
November 29, 2019 by
VALLETTA (Reuters) – Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has told associates he plans to resign over the political and legal crisis stemming from the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, the Times of Malta reported on Friday. Muscat’s spokesman would neither confirm nor deny the report. Muscat’s chief of staff and two members of the…
Obama looms over divided Democratic primary | TheHill
November 29, 2019 by
Former President Obama has emerged as a key player in the Democratic presidential primary race.He hasn’t put his thumb on the scale for any one candidate in particular. But in two different speeches this month, he has made clear that presidential hopefuls would be wise to avoid moving too far to the left if they…
Lawmakers battle over future of Ex-Im Bank | TheHill
November 29, 2019 by
Lawmakers are struggling to strike a bipartisan deal to reboot the Export-Import Bank as impeachment and the 2020 election threaten to derail a fleeting window for the major reform bill.The White House and Congress were poised to pass a long-term extension and expansion of the Ex-Im Bank, sparking optimism among manufacturers battered by President TrumpDonald…
Mansour: Instead of ‘Canceling’ Thanksgiving, Celebrate It as Our Founding Myth
November 29, 2019 by
“Let’s be grateful that we can still celebrate Thanksgiving – because I’m sure the left will declare this a hate crime soon.” I was only half-joking when I said those words at last year’s Thanksgiving dinner. I’m not joking at all now. It’s only a matter of time before they “cancel” Thanksgiving because it’s “founded…
Report: Gordon Sondland Has ‘No Intention of Resigning’
November 29, 2019 by
Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union, has no plans to resign over allegations of sexual misconduct, an individual close to the high-ranking diplomat said. A close associate of Sondland stated the ambassador has “no intention of resigning” following a report on misconduct allegations against him or his testimony before the House Intelligence…
Abbott on ‘God Put You in a Wheelchair’ Tweet: God Helped Me ‘Persevere’
November 29, 2019 by
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott responded to a tweet mocking him for using a wheelchair after a Twitter user suggested that God caused his disability. “Never quit. Never give up. Overcome any challenge,” Abbott initially posted Friday, with a GIF of a black man scaling up a rock-climbing wall in a wheelchair. Never quit Never give upOvercome…
HuffPost: Thanksgiving ‘National Day of Mourning’ for Native Americans | Breitbart
November 29, 2019 by
HuffPost has published a helpful Thanksgiving guide, “6 Things Every Non-Native Should Do On Thanksgiving,” after asking “Indigenous educators and activists to share what non-Natives need to know to be a good ally.” One of the lessons non-Natives need to understand, HuffPost explains, is that Thanksgiving is a “National Day of Mourning” for Native Americans…