Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images In a new interview, former NFL second-string quarterback and national anthem protester Colin Kaepernick said that without him, the league still isnât woke enough and hasnât changed since he last played pro football in 2017. Speaking to NPRâs Juana Summers, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback said that there had been
Sen. Dianne Feinstein returns to Washington, DC following months-long absence
July 14, 2023 by
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., returned to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday after taking a months-long absence following a shingles diagnosis. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer confirmed the longtime senator’s return in a statement, saying he is pleased that his “friend Dianne is back in the Senate and ready to roll up her sleeves and get […]
‘Chicago Fire’s’ Taylor Kinney supports veterans at first event after taking ‘leave of absence’ from show
June 19, 2023 by
Taylor Kinney made the military his focus as he returned to the red carpet on Saturday after taking a hiatus from the spotlight. The “Chicago Fire” star stopped by the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas for MotoGP races at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, with his girlfriend, Ashley Cruger. Kinney, […]
âHowâd That Work Out?â: CNN Host Grills Judiciary Head Over Feinsteinâs Absence
May 8, 2023 by
CNNâs Jake Tapper couldnât understand the Democratic reasoning: Why be courteous in the short term if it could mean your long-term policy positions get shafted?Tapper brought on Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) on State of the Union, where he asked Durbin about California Sen. Dianne Feinsteinâs lengthy absence. Feinstein took a medical
Bud Light marketing exec behind Dylan Mulvaney partnership takes leave of absence: report
April 22, 2023 by
The Bud Light senior marketing executive behind the controversial Dylan Mulvaney ad campaign has taken a leave of absence, according to a report. Alissa Heinerscheid, vice president of marketing for the popular beer, will be replaced by Budweiser global marketing VP Todd Allen, AdAge reported on Friday. Heinerscheid has led the brand since June. Itâs […]
Ohio Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown Excuses Joe Biden’s Absence in East Palestine
March 1, 2023 by
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), up for reelection in 2src24 and likely to face a tough opponent, excused Joe Bidenâs absence when asked about the president visiting East Palestine, where a train carrying chemicals derailed. During a press gaggle in Ohio, a reporter asked Brown about the consensus in East Palestine that Biden would not show
âI Donât Understand The Point Youâre Makingâ: Harris Deflects When Pressed By NBC On Absence At The Border
June 8, 2021 by
Vice President Kamala Harris repeatedly deflected questions on her absence at the border during an interview with NBC Newsâ Lester Holt that airs in full Tuesday. Harris spoke with Holt about the ongoing crisis at the southern border following her trip to Guatemala. The vice president warned Guatemalans during a press conference Monday that they…
Obama In Paris: ‘We Have A Temporary Absence Of American Leadership’
December 4, 2017 by
Did you think Barack Obama was going to follow his predecessor, George W. Bush, and fade into the background after eight years in the White House? Yeah, think again. Obama can’t stand being out of the spotlight for even one minute, which is why last week he embarked on an five-day trip to China, India […]