Mike Johnson’s make or break moment: From the Politics Desk
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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 -
A tense day at the Trump trial: From the Politics Desk
Michael Cohen returned to the witness stand for a tense cross-examination by Donald Trump’s defense attorneys. Closing arguments could come next week.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Can Trump put Minnesota in play?: From the Politics Desk
Donald Trump hopes Minnesota becomes a battleground state in the 2024 election against Joe Biden, who is ramping up his Black voter outreach.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
The power — and limit — of abortion for Democrats in 2024: From the Politics Desk
Abortion remains a powerful force for Democrats in the 2024 election. But it also has limits — at least in the context of the showdown between Biden and Trump.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
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 -
I love being a pharmacist, but the UK’s drug shortage makes me want to give up – and Brexit makes it worse | Mike Hewitson
Telling patients I can’t get their life-saving medication is awful. The government must act to prevent a real tragedy. Mike Hewitson owns a pharmacy in west DorsetFor the past 16 years, I have run a small community pharmacy in rural west Dorset. ...The Guardian - World -
Gorsuch, Alito break from conservatives on CFPB ruling
Two of the Supreme Court’s most conservative justices broke away from other right-leaning members of the nation’s high court in a decision to preserve the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — but a third led the majority opinion that ...The Hill - Politics -
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Ron Johnson presses for Secret Service to push protest zone farther from GOP convention
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Sunday said he is urging the Secret Service to push the protest zone farther away from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in an effort to prevent conflict at the event. "The Secret Service — they use their ...The Hill - Politics -
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Indy 500 qualifying: Scott McLaughlin on pole as Penske sweeps front row; Kyle Larson fifth
Through three qualifying sessions Sunday, the 33-car field will be set for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Tom Brady admits Patriots got major break from referees in 2017 AFC title game win over Jaguars
Brady is willing to admit that his team got a big breakCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Lai Ching-te, the political brawler who went from a Taiwan mining village to the presidency
Friends and analysts say Lai’s tough upbringing in a working-class family has prepared him well for his next opponent: China. The house itself is a modest, two-storey dwelling on a larger parcel of picturesque land. Mist floats down from the ...The Guardian - World -
Schauffele gets his major at the PGA and makes golf fun again with help from DeChambeau and Valhalla
The last two years have been a struggle for professional golfABC News - Sports -
Mike Rogers discusses Michigan Senate race
Former Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers is hoping to return to Capitol Hill. The Republican is looking to replace Debbie Stabenow in the Senate and has the backing of former President Donald Trump. Rogers joins "America Decides" to unpack the competitive ...CBS News - Top stories -
Vaughan Gething says Plaid Cymru ‘walked away from opportunity to deliver for Wales’ as it ends cooperation agreement - UK politics live
Plaid Cymru has ended its cooperation agreement with Welsh Labour government in the Senedd over concerns regarding donations to leader Vaughan Gething. The Daily Express and Daily Mail have both asked questions about the taxing of pensions. Jeremy ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk Review: A Cute Portable Workstation
This adorable laptop stand, keyboard, and trackpad folds into a little book for you to carry it around.Wired - Tech -
We’re in a ‘My Wife Did It’ Moment
Justice Alito and Senator Menendez have one thing in common.The New York Times - Top stories -
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 -
Biden speaks with Johnson and McConnell to push for border bill
President Biden on Monday talked with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the White House pushes for a vote on a bipartisan border security bill in the Senate. The White House in a statement said ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Biden and Trump Hunt for Breakthrough Moment in Stagnant Election
Can the coming televised presidential debate help the candidates connect with undecided voters?The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Pope Francis: "Climate change at this moment is a road to death"
Pope Francis has often spoken up about the alarming impact of climate change and urges countries that can "make the most difference" to help create awareness and take action.CBS News - Top stories -
Conductor Xian Zhang breaks barriers
Conductor Xian Zhang made her guest debut leading the New York Metropolitan Opera earlier this year, becoming one of the first Asian American women to lead the prestigious ensemble. Nancy Chen shares her story.CBS News - Top stories -
I invented a pedal-powered home office. Now I exercise – and save energy – at my desk
Read more from the DIY Climate Changers, a new series on everyday people’s creative solutions to the climate crisis. Jim Gregory, 59, loves to cycle. More than a decade before the work-from-home revolution, the Iowa business owner was grappling ...The Guardian - World -
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 -
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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 -
Brunson, nursing broken hand, laments end of run
Jalen Brunson, who wasn't able to finish Game 7 because of a fractured left hand, said he does not view the Knicks' season as a success because it didn't end with a championship.ESPN - Sports -
Morning Report — Vulnerable Senate Democrats break with Biden
Six months out from Election Day, some vulnerable Democrats are looking at President Biden’s poll numbers with concern. Some Senate Democrats are distancing themselves from Biden’s ailing brand after polls show him trailing former President Trump ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Breaking Newscast: Iran’s President killed in helicopter crash
Adam and Lyse Doucet discuss what happens nextBBC News - Top stories - Iran -
AI Program Aims to Break Barriers for Female Students
A new program, backed by Cornell Tech, M.I.T. and U.C.L.A., helps prepare lower-income, Latina and Black female computing majors for artificial intelligence careers.The New York Times - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
College Softball Thrives in the Shadows. Has Its Moment in the Sun Arrived?
Softball is full of Caitlin Clark-like stars. Why aren’t they better known?The New York Times - Sports -
Baggies to Barcelona: 10 standout moments of Klopp’s Liverpool reign
The German’s nine-year Anfield tenure has contained some unforgettable highs – and a handful of agonising near-misses. Recruiting Jürgen Klopp was a coup for Fenway Sports Group – Liverpool were not what they are now in 2015 – and his willingness ...The Guardian - World -
Infected blood inquiry to publish final report in seismic moment for victims
Chair to share findings of investigation into NHS infection of thousands with HIV or hepatitis C over more than 20 years. The infected blood public inquiry is to publish its final report on the failings that led to the deaths of more than 3,000 ...The Guardian - World