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House Speaker Mike Johnson Is 'Tired of Making History'
The accidental Speaker talks about his eventful first six months, what he told Biden about the border, and why he’s planning to keep the gavel next year.The Wall Street Journal - World - House -
Lawmakers Make End Run Around Speaker Johnson on Disaster Bill
A successful bipartisan effort to force a vote on disaster relief is just the latest example of how procedural norms have been upended in the House.The New York Times - Top stories -
Trump suggests White House owes him apology for ‘sham trial’
Former President Trump said Friday evening he thinks the “inner halls” of the White House should apologize for the New York hush money case Trump faces, and that the case should be dropped. “There is virtually universal agreement of the fact that ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
The man who attacked former House Speaker Pelosi's husband with a hammer at their home in San Francisco received a 30-year sentence in federal court.
The man who attacked former House Speaker Pelosi’s husband with a hammer at their home in San Francisco received a 30-year sentence in federal court.The Wall Street Journal - World -
DRC army says it stopped attempted coup involving three US citizens
Coup leader killed and 50 people, including Americans, arrested after men reportedly attacked presidency in capital Kinshasa. The leader of an attempted coup on Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed and some 50 people ...The Guardian - World -
Pacers oust Knicks behind historic hot shooting
The Pacers set an NBA playoff record after shooting 67.1% from the field in Game 7's drubbing of the Knicks.ESPN - Sports -
The origin story of Leatherman's "pocket survival tool"
In 1975, Tim Leatherman decided to put his engineering degree to use and see if he could somehow combine a pocket knife with pliers. His tinkering that forged a "multitool" would lead to Leatherman, a Portland, Oregon-based company that ...CBS News - Top stories -
Hotel fire alarm a good omen as Panthers oust B's
"In my career, the number of times that something got messed up at the hotel ... it's like a guaranteed win," Panthers coach Paul Maurice said after a 2-1 victory over Boston earned Florida a spot in the Eastern Conference finals.ESPN - Sports -
He Survived a Beatdown From Congress. Can He Survive One From His Own Staff?
Some employees, angry more hasn’t been done to address the FDIC’s toxic culture, are campaigning for the chair’s ouster.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Schiff ‘flabbergasted’ at Johnson appearance outside Trump courthouse
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he was flabbergasted that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made an appearance at former President Trump’s hush money trial in New York this week, slamming House Republicans who showed up as greedy for power. Schiff was ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Johnson condemns lawmaker fighting at hearing: ‘Not a good look’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) condemned the tone of a raucous Thursday night House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing saying members need to show decorum. “It's not a good look for Congress,” Johnson told reporters as they asked about a ...The Hill - Politics -
Federal Consumer Financial Watchdog Survives Supreme Court Scrutiny
Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for a 7-2 court, said that Congress has wide discretion in structuring the way federal agencies are funded.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die's Final Trailer Puts A Bounty On Mike and Marcus
When Captain Conrad Howard (Joe Pantoliano) was killed off in Bad Boys for Life in 2020, few could have predicted that his death would be pivotal in the next sequel, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. But when Howard is posthumously accused of being a dirty ...GameSpot - Tech -
Netanyahu Pacifies Israel's Far Right and Alienates Everyone Else to Survive
A pair of hard-line ministers hold tremendous power that has stymied demands from the U.S., the military and hostage families.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
After Surviving Infamy, the Rangers Look Like Stanley Cup Contenders
New York could have been the fifth team in N.H.L. playoff history to blow a 3-0 series lead. Instead, it passed its biggest test.The New York Times - Sports - NHL -
Mike Pompeo: How could Trump end the war in 24 hours?
The former secretary of state on his old boss, and US support.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
I Almost Died. Surviving Has Made Life Look Different.
Sebastian Junger writes that he now understands why emerging from a near-death experience turns some people insane.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sonoma State President Mike Lee to retire after divestment email controversy
Sonoma State University President Mike Lee will retire from his job at the school, notifying officials a day after being placed on leave for an email he sent about the agreement he made with campus protesters on divestment from Israel.CBS News - Politics -
FM's backers say attacks on him racially driven
First Minister Vaughan Gething's supporters have claimed that attacks on him are racially driven.BBC News - Top stories -
2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, scores, results: Wolves stun Nuggets with Game 7 comeback, advance to WCF
Just four teams remain in the battle for the Larry O'Brien TrophyCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Suspect Is Charged in Attempted Killing of Slovakia’s Leader
The authorities did not identify the suspect in the shooting of Prime Minister Robert Fico but described him as a “lone wolf.” Politicians called for calm as Mr. Fico’s condition appeared to stabilize.The New York Times - World -
Synagogue Arson Attempt Fuels Antisemitism Fears in France
Police shot and killed an armed suspect who was attempting to set fire to a synagogue in the northwest of the country.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Congolese army says it foiled a coup attempt
Congo's army says it has foiled a coup attempt and arrested the perpetrators, including several Americans.CBS News - World -
Congolese army says it foiled a coup attempt
Congo's army says it has foiled a coup attempt and arrested the perpetrators, including several Americans.CBS News - Top stories -
Johnson: Biden 'afraid' to release audio of interview with special counsel Hur
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., criticized President Biden for asserting executive privilege over an audio recording of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur that House Republicans have requested.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Jeffries calls on Johnson to honor police who defended Capitol on Jan. 6
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to honor the law enforcement officers who defended Congress during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, pressing the Speaker to dedicate a spot in the ...The Hill - Politics -
Johnson’s Trump trip unsettles some Republicans: ‘Tell me this isn’t so’
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) decision to appear this week at former President Trump’s hush money trial in Manhattan is sparking new blowback from some House Republicans, who are questioning why he would inject himself so prominently in a case ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Johnson's latest conservative problem: How hard to hit the Justice Department
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Ex-All-Pro RB Johnson retires after 8 NFL seasons
David Johnson, who amassed 6,876 yards from scrimmage and 58 touchdowns in eight seasons, announced his retirement from the NFL.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Whether Robert Fico survives and resumes office or not, Slovakia stands on the brink | John Kampfner
The shock of an assassination attempt could heal the deep divisions that Fico exploited, but the omens are not promising. A few years after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993, known as the “velvet divorce”, the newly independent Slovakian ...The Guardian - World -
Mike Conley injury update: Timberwolves guard expected to return in Game 6 against Nuggets, per report
Conley missed Game 5 with a calf strainCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Fantasy Baseball Injury Rankings: Top 50 IL stashes indicate Mike Trout, Wyatt Langford worth the wait
If you're overrun with injuries, this list will help you prioritizeCBS Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Fight card, date, rumors, rules, odds, start time, location, complete guide
Everything you need to know about Paul vs. TysonCBS Sports - Sports - Boxing -
Heavyweight lineal champions: Fury and the 37 who preceded him
Fury shares his thoughts on some of the best heavyweights to ever hold the lineal championship.ESPN - Sports -
Love him or not, irresistible Draymond is winning at game called life
Whether you love to hate him or hate to love him, Draymond Green continues to win at the game of life, Monte Poole writes.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Tyreek Hill lets youth football camper juke him in friendly drill
Tyreek Hill gave young fans some excellent stories to tell from his youth football camp.ESPN - Sports -
Justin Simmons remains unsigned, with Broncos unlikely to bring him back
On our list of this offseason's Top 100 free agents, only four of the Top 50 are still available.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
To Be Trump’s Running Mate, Defend Him, but Don’t Steal the Show
Donald Trump’s search is still in its early stages, but he is said to be leaning toward more experienced options who can help the ticket without seizing his precious spotlight.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Sean Combs Apologizes After Video Shows Him Assaulting Cassie
After footage surfaced of Mr. Combs striking, kicking and dragging Cassie, he apologized on social media, saying that “my behavior on that video is inexcusable.”The New York Times - Top stories -
'I believed': Schauffele finally catches major championship that eluded him
Xander Schauffele entered this week widely regarded as the best current player to not have won a major.ESPN - Sports