Speaker Mike Johnson will now have to deal with the kind of nasty infighting that Kevin McCarthy couldnât control. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Republicans hoped Mike Johnsonâs ascension marked a detente from the personal vitriol of a three-week speaker fight. That ceasefire appears to be over already. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), the architect of ousting Kevin
Can a Democrat not named Katie Porter win her congressional swing seat?
As Rep. Katie Porter is vacating her seat to run for Senate, California Democrats are torn between the two candidates running to replace her. | Francis Chung/POLITICO LOS ANGELES â Rep. Katie Porter has been a bright spot for Democrats as they try to claim territory in Orange County, Californiaâs historic bastion of conservatism. But
Israeli President: ‘The State of Israel Will Win. We Have No Other Choice’
GPO Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed his nation on Saturday night, vowing that Israelis will defeat Palestinian Hamas terrorists because âWe have no other choice.â Herzog, the countryâs ceremonial president, is a unifying figure â a left-wing politician who has served while both left- and right-wing governments have been in office. He recounted the scenes
Couple scores $1 million Michigan lottery win with scratch-off one day after their wedding day
From wedding bells to a six figure cha-ching, a Michigan man won $1 million dollars the day after their wedding day, according to the Michigan Lottery Connect. Michigan lottery officials say a 57-year-old from Livingston County, who wished to remain anonymous, bought the winning ticket, a Diamonds and Pearls instant game, from a Prudenville E-Z Mart. The […]
Broncos jab Chiefsâ Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift buzz in perfect way after stunning win
The Broncos kept cruising against the Chiefs and shook off a 16-game losing streak to their AFC West rivals, and they made sure to celebrate appropriately. Taylor Swift wasnât in attendance at love interest Travis Kelceâs game Sunday, and Empower Field at Mile High blasted the singerâs âShake It Offâ song on the speakers for […]
Eagles stop high-powered Dolphins offense in dominant win at home
If Philadelphia Eagles fans thought Sunday night was a Super Bowl preview, they are likely excited for what’s to come. The Birds wore out the Miami Dolphins, stopping their insane offense en route to a 31-17 victory. The first half was all Philly as Dallas Goedert and Jalen Hurts both scored in addition to a […]
Kyle Larson punches ticket to Championship Four with narrow win in Las Vegas
Kyle Larson became the first driver to clinch a spot in the NASCAR Championship Four on Sunday as he held off Christopher Bell and Kyle Busch for the win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Larson survived an early slide that nearly put him into the wall. But he battled past playoff contender Bell and crossed […]
Pollak: Trump Could Win From Jail, Take the Oath, Pardon Himself, and Leave
Breitbart Newsâ senior editor-at-large Joel B. Pollak said Wednesday that Donald Trump could be elected president from jail, take the oath of office, pardon himself, and leave. Pollak discussed that bizarre, but theoretically possible, scenario with Breitbart News Daily host Mike Slater on SiriusXM Patriot 125 on Wednesday morning (available via podcast, below). Slater asked Pollak whether he
Daniel Jones looking to add another bounce-back win to résumé
Chicken Little never could have convinced Daniel Jones that the sky was falling. Jonesâ composure in the face of fan- and hot-take-created hysteria makes him the ideal quarterback to have set the tone for the Giants in the days after a humbling 40-point season-opening loss. And he is quietly building a resume as a bounce-back […]
Liberal theory trying to dismiss Supreme Court win for Christian graphic designer shot down by legal experts
After the Supreme Court upheld Christian graphic designer Lorie Smith’s legal challenge to Colorado’s anti-discrimination law last week, the media seized on reports that a customer requesting a same-sex wedding mentioned in court filings appeared to be fake. “The revelation has led to complaints on social media that the case should never have made it […]
Paul Ryan: ‘It Is a Disaster if We Nominate Trump,’ ‘He Could Win’
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) said Wednesday on CNBCâs âSquawk Boxâ that it would be a âdisasterâ if the Republican Party nominated former President Donald Trump in 2024 and âdangerousâ if he wins, which would be possible. Discussing Trump Tuesday night at the Aspen Ideas Festival, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) said, âItâs really
Grammys: Recording Academy Says Only ‘Human Creators’ Eligible to Win, No AI-Generated Songs
LOS ANGELES (AP) â The Recording Academy are making several changes to the Grammy Awards, including a rule that stipulates âonly human creatorsâ can win the music industryâs highest honor in a decision aimed at the use of artificial intelligence in popular music. âA work that contains no human authorship is not eligible in any
Adam Hadwin tackled by security after trying to celebrate fellow Canadian Nick Taylor’s win
The RBC Canadian Open had a wild finish on Sunday as Nick Taylor sunk a 72-foot putt to defeat Tommy Fleetwood in a four-hole playoff â the longest putt of his career in the longest playoff. Taylor was also the first Canadian to win the countryâs national title since 1954, which led to a raucous […]
Max Scherzer, Pete Alonso tease what Mets couldâve been in win over Nationals
In his final start before the trade deadline, Max Scherzer delivered the kind of outing the Mets have been hoping to see more of this season. But after the Metsâ 5-1 win over Washington on Friday night at Citi Field, Scherzerâs future in Queens, as well as that of several of his teammates, is still […]
Trump Shreds DeSantis: He ‘Can’t Win the General Election’ Because of Record on Entitlement Programs
AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File/AP Photo/Phil Sears, File Former President Donald Trump blasted Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) ahead of his presidential campaign launch on Wednesday, asserting he would be doomed to fail in the general election after voting to overhaul entitlement programs when he was a congressman. Trump, the leading Republican presidential candidate, took to Truth
Rangers force Game 7 in New Jersey with win over Devils
Chris Kreider had another power-play goal and two assists as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Saturday night to force a deciding Game 7 in their first-round series. Mika Zibanejad and Vladimir Tarasenko each had a goal and an assist for New York, which had totaled just two goals while […]
Knicks pull off 2023 NBA season first during Game 3 win over Cavaliers
The New York Knicks returned home for Game 3 of their NBA playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers and put forth an old-school performance. The Knicks allowed just 79 points on Friday, the fewest points allowed in an NBA game this season. Fans of the New York Knicks are seen during the game against the […]
Can Trump Win A General? The One Thing The Media Is Ignoring
The 2024 presidential race may be less about how strong of a candidate the GOP nominee is, and more about the ability of that candidate to capitalize on President Joe Bidenâs weaknesses. His increasing age, massive verbal bungles, sinking economy, and rising crime are massive factors heâll have a hard time shaking the responsibility for
Mace: McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal ‘Not a Win for the American People’
Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) said Wednesday on CNNâs âThe Leadâ that the debt limit bill House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) negotiated with the Biden administration was ânot a win for the American people.â Mace said, âIâll be voting no tonight because my vote is with the American people.â She continued, âThis is not a win
Controversial judicial pick asks Biden to withdraw after failing to win Dem support
Several Democrats on the Judiciary Committee were resisting supporting Michael Delaney, shown in 2src13, when he served as an attorney general. | Jim Cole/AP Photo Appellate court nominee Michael Delaney asked President Joe Biden to withdraw his nomination Thursday, a rare failure of a judicial nominee with Democrats controlling the Senate and White House. Several
Donald Trump Could Still Win Rape Trial Despite Remarkably Bad End
On Monday, the jury heard closing arguments from the attorneys for E. Jean Carroll and former President Donald Trump.E. Jean Carrollâs attorneys were as close to perfect as I have seen in my 25 years as a trial attorney. Trumpâs attorney, Joe Tacopina, however, was remarkably bad, largely reduced to various versions of âAre you
House GOP leaves Washington with a debt win â but not quite a breakthrough
Speaker Kevin McCarthyâs fiscal standoff with President Joe Biden remains as deadlocked as ever. | Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo House Republicans left Washington on Friday for a week feeling elated about their massive debt bill they muscled through despite the thinnest of narrow margins. Just donât call it a breakthrough. Speaker Kevin McCarthyâs fiscal standoff
Why youâre losing the spring allergy battle â and ten ways to win
Dr. Zachary Rubin, an allergist immunologist in his mid-30s practicing in suburban Chicago, isnât all that surprised by his newfound status as a minor celebrity on TikTok, where he has 720,000 followers and counting. And no, itâs probably not just his trademark bowties and coiffed curls reeling in the viewers, but rather what he knows […]
Torres: Biden’s age isn’t ideal but ‘best hope’ to win
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) departs a vote at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 3src, 2src23. | Francis Chung/POLITICO NEW YORK â Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday faulted Democrats for not doing more to cultivate the ânext generation of leadership,â adding it wasnât ideal that President Joe Biden was mounting a reelection bid at age
Louisville women’s basketball star has tense altercation with Texas player after win
There was a tense moment after No. 5 Louisville took down No. 4 Texas in the womenâs NCAA Tournament Monday night in Austin, Texas. The Cardinalsâ star guard, Hailey Van Lith, who led the way with 21 points, three rebounds and three assists in the 73-51 win, made her way to the handshake line, and […]
How Iraq war powers repeal turned into an unlikely bipartisan win
Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) said he’d want to ensure any revisions to the 2srcsrc1 war powers measure clarify there will be no gap in existing legal authorities to conduct necessary operations overseas. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo Four years after they first linked arms â forging an unlikely alliance to claw back war powers in
Patrick Mahomes promises wacky Super Bowl celebration with Cooper Manning if Chiefs win
If the Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII over the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday, Patrick Mahomes already knows how he will be celebrating. Mahomes spoke with Cooper Manning, brother of Super Bowl champions Peyton and Eli Manning, during Super Bowl Opening Night in Arizona on Monday, and he was impressed with his outfit. Manning was […]
Who Should Win at the Oscars on Sunday Night?
The Academy Awards are known for several things. (Glamour! Speeches! Scandal!) But if âWhat are the Academy Awards known for?â had been a Family Feud survey prompt, thereâs one thing that certainly would not make the board: getting it right.In the nine decades of the Oscars, who didnât win has become the subject of more
Fall of Ukrainian city of Bakhmut would not mean a strategic win for Russia: Pentagon
The fight for Bakhmut has been raging for months but, according to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, a Russian victory over the Donetsk city would not prove all that strategically advantageous for Moscow. “I think it is more of a symbolic value than it is strategic and operational value,” Austin told reporters from Jordan Monday. […]