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Booker’s 2020 campaign staff praise senator over marathon speech
More than 80 of Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) former campaign staff praised his record-breaking speech on the Senate floor. “As alumni of your 2020 presidential campaign, we write today to express ...The Hill - 2d -
Booker says Democrats 'have to take some responsibility' for state of the country
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Tuesday said Democrats "have to take some responsibility" for the current state of the country, during his first interview after setting a new record for the longest ...The Hill - 2d -
Booker breaks record with marathon 25-hour speech on Senate floor
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey began speaking around 7 p.m. on Monday to protest Trump policies and didn't stop till after 8 p.m. on Tuesday.CBS News - 2d -
Booker says he fasted leading up to record-breaking speech
Sen. Cory Booker spoke to press about his motivation and how he felt after speaking on the Senate floor for 25 hours and 4 minutes, including some of the strategies he used to keep from leaving the ...NBC News - 2d -
Booker makes a stand against Trump – and doesn’t stop for 25 hours
Democrats have appeared lame and leaderless for 72 days, but then Cory Booker stood up and did something. “Would the senator yield for a question?” asked Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.. Senator ...The Guardian - 2d -
Maddie Booker’s quiet role is speaking volumes in Texas’ national championship mission
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Madison Booker recognized the importance of the moment in front of her. With Texas and Tennessee tied at 50 heading into the fourth quarter of Saturday afternoon’s Sweet 16 ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Speech Strikes a Chord in New Jersey
Many Democrats, including in Mr. Booker’s home state of New Jersey, reveled in his stamina and moxie as he assailed President Trump in the longest Senate speech on record.The New York Times - 1d -
Cory Booker didn’t go to the bathroom for 25 hours. Is that … OK?
The Democrat delivered the longest Senate speech in history. We asked urologists one pressing question about it. On Monday evening, Cory Booker, a Democratic senator for New Jersey, took the ...The Guardian - 14h -
Mehdi Hasan on talks of Booker's rise in Democratic Party: 'Let's calm down'
Former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan said it’s premature for Democrats to talk about Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) potentially running for president in 2028, saying news cycles pass quickly in President ...The Hill - 10h -
Texas women's basketball roster breakdown: Stats for Madison Booker, Rori Harmon and more
Here's what Texas women's basketball and star Madison Booker bring to the Elite Eight of March Madness, where they'll face TCU and Hailey Van Lith.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Cory Booker quotes Bob Uecker's famous line during marathon chamber speech
Cory Booker, delivering a speech that bypassed the 24-hour mark in the Senate chamber Tuesday, made a Bob Uecker reference during one anecdote.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Booker breaks Senate record with marathon 24-hour speech protesting Trump and Musk
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke a record Tuesday evening, speaking for more than 24 hours in a marathon speech.ABC News - 2d -
Panthers believe in Xavier Legette as their No. 1 wide receiver
The Panthers traded with the Steelers for wide receiver Diontae Johnson a year ago to be their No. 1 wide receiver.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Richard Pitino relishes challenges ahead at Xavier
Richard Pitino said he needed the right situation to come along for him to leave New Mexico. He ended up getting one in an unlikely spot.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sen. Cory Booker gives marathon speech on Senate floor to protest Trump administration's actions
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Monday evening took to the Senate floor to speak as long as he is "physically able" in protest of actions taken by President Trump's administration. "I’ve taken the ...The Hill - 3d -
Where does Booker’s marathon floor speech rank among longest in Senate history?
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) pulled an all-nighter and has delivered a marathon speech on the Senate floor looking to combat the Trump administration and its policies. He's well on his way to breaking ...The Hill - 2d -
Booker says it ‘irked’ him that Thurmond held previous record to ‘stop people like me from being in the Senate’
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said on Tuesday he was determined to surpass Sen. Strom Thurmond’s (R-S.C.) prior record for longest Senate floor speech in history, saying it “irked” him that the late ...The Hill - 2d -
Frank Luntz: Booker marathon speech 'may have changed the course of political history'
Longtime GOP pollster Frank Luntz said Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) "may have changed the course of political history" with his marathon speech breaking the Senate's record for the longest floor ...The Hill - 1d -
Booker's Senate record broke Thurmond's plea to 'go down fighting' against voting rights
With 25 hours and 5 minutes, Booker broke the Senate speech record held by Sen. Strom Thurmond who argued for a full day against the Civil Rights Act of 1957, which established voting rights ...NBC News - 1d -
Booker says he hoped floor speech would be something that 'would unify our caucus'
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) said on Wednesday he hoped to unify the Democratic party with his marathon floor speech this week after the caucus grew bitterly divided in debates over the continuing ...The Hill - 1d -
Booker T. Washington boys soccer takes some shots at PNJ sports reporter Ben Grieco. Can he stop any?
Let's just say Ben Grieco found out why this Booker T. Washington team averaged 4 1/2 goals per game, and posted an impressive 17-1-1 record on the year.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor: "The California Dream is slipping away"
Another prominent Democrat has thrown his name into the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California's governor.CBS News - 1d -
Former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra enters California governor's race
Becerra, who's Mexican American, enters the race with a lengthy resume including stints as California attorney general, a U.S. House member and a state legislator.NBC News - 20h -
The Physiology of Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Senate Speech
What happens to your body when you deliver a 25-hour speech without any breaks?The New York Times - 1d -
Longhorns make first addition of Sean Miller Era
The Longhorns added to their roster on Tuesday in the form of former Xavier small forward Dailyn Swain through the transfer portal.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Sean Miller retains basketball GM Chris Ogden, brings Xavier staff to Texas
Sean Miller is bringing his team to Texas, retaining only Chris Odgen as the program's general manager.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Texas basketball: Former Xavier star Dailyn Swain first to join new coach Sean Miller
A highly recruited high school player in his native Ohio, Dailyn Swain picked Texas basketball over several other power conference suitors.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
3-star Florida WR Xavier Stinson locks in official visit to MSU in June
Michigan State football will host a three-star wide receiver prospect for an official visit in JuneYahoo Sports - 1d -
Xavier Musketeers get commitment from Valparaiso transfer shooting guard All Wright
Wright was the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year last season at Valparaiso. He averaged 15.5 points and shot 38.3% from 3-point range.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Cory Booker Condemns Trump’s Policies in Longest Senate Speech on Record
The New Jersey senator spent much of his speech, which ended after more than 25 hours, assailing the Trump administration. He eclipsed Strom Thurmond’s filibuster of a civil rights bill in 1957.The New York Times - 2d -
Leadership Lessons From Cory Booker’s Filibuster: Focus on the Message, Not the Spotlight
As a leader, you’ll want to consider whether your actions are driving meaningful change or just grabbing attention.Inc. - 1d -
Vote now for the Piggly Wiggly high school team of the month in March from the Appleton area
Appleton East, Freedom, Kaukauna, Kimberly, Little Chute, Neenah, St. Mary Catholic and Xavier have team of the month nominees. Vote for the winner.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Texas basketball: 5 players who new coach Sean Miller could target in transfer portal
Former Xavier players and several big men look like the top portal priorities as new coach Sean Miller begins rebuilding the Texas basketball roster.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ryan Conwell commits to Louisville basketball, Pat Kelsey via transfer portal
Coming off a stellar junior season at Xavier, Ryan Conwell is transferring to Louisville basketball. What to know about Pat Kelsey's newest commit.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Biden’s Health Secretary Joins the Governor’s Race in California
Xavier Becerra, the former secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, may face Kamala Harris in a potential Democratic showdown in their home state.The New York Times - 1d -
Texas tops TCU to advance to first Final Four since 2003
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Texas coach Vic Schaefer first met Madison Booker when Booker was a middle schooler. Even then, he could tell that the future Longhorns wing would be a special talent. On Monday ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Former Florida Gator head football coach Urban Meyer brings 'The Urban Edge' to Booker High
The program involves five pillars Meyer has identified as keys to success for players when their playing days end.Yahoo Sports - 4d
