Johnson Set to Face Greeneled Speakership Ouster Attempt This Week
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WNBA charter flights to be fully set by next week
All WNBA teams will be using the league's new charter flight program by early next week, a spokesman told ESPN.ESPN - Sports - WNBA -
The best and the worst sectors in the stock market in this recording-setting week
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
Here are the portfolio's top 5 performers in a record-setting week for stocks
The Dow closed above the 40,000 level for the first time, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both hit records earlier in the week.CNBC - Business -
House set to tackle Israel weapons pause, aviation measures this week
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Facing pressure from Trump and conservatives, Johnson drags his feet on Intel appointments
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Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Green Transition Set to Face Critical Minerals Shortfall, IEA Says
Electric vehicle, wind turbine and solar panel manufacturers face a shortfall in critical metals and minerals unless more investment is made in projects such as new mines and recycling, according to a report from the International Energy Agency.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dali set to be refloated Monday, nearly 8 weeks after Key Bridge collapse. Here's how
Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore before its collapse, is set to be refloated Monday after nine weeks of salvage efforts requiring the use of giant floating cranes and explosives.CBS News - 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 -
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 -
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 -
AP Week in Pictures: Asia
May 10-16, 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing during his two-day state visit to one of his strongest allies and trading partners. Flash flooding and torrents of cold lava and mud flowing down a ...ABC News - 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 -
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 -
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 -
An Often Unseen Setting Reappears
High jewelry designers are bringing metals back into view so the work is not just about the gemstone.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Slovak prime minister in stable, but serious condition after assassination attempt
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is still hospitalized after being shot multiple times Wednesday in what officials are calling an assassination attempt. A government minister says there was a clear political motivation for the shooting, but ...CBS News - Top stories -
Slovakia's prime minister in stable but 'very serious' condition after assassination attempt
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected to survive an assassination attempt following surgery, according to the country's deputy prime minister.CNBC - Business -
Prime minister of Slovakia recovering after he was shot in an assassination attempt
Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico is recovering after he was shot several times in an assassination attempt. The suspected gunman was detained at the scene.CBS News - World -
Slovak authorities charge 'lone wolf' with assassination attempt on the prime minister
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Slovakia's "Lone Wolf" Assassination Attempt: How Polarization Is Spilling Over Into Violence
The attempted assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico throws a light on the growing polarization and vicious fighting between Europe’s populist politicians and their critics, exacerbated by the war dragging on in UkraineThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico Shot in Attempted Killing: What to Know
Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot five times and has undergone emergency surgery. His condition remains serious, officials said.The New York Times - World -
Slovak authorities charge 'lone wolf' with assassination attempt on the prime minister
Slovak authorities charged a man with attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico, saying he acted alone in a politically motivated attack that left the longtime leader in serious but stable conditionABC News - World -
Slovakia Prime Minister Undergoes Further Surgery After Assassination Attempt
The authorities have released few details about the assassination attempt on Robert Fico, including the plan for leading the country in his absence. But they partially named the suspect for the first time.The New York Times - World -
Slovak PM still in serious condition after assassination attempt
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, 59, was attacked as he greeted supporters following a government meeting Wednesday in the former coal mining town of Handlova.CBS News - Top stories -
DR Congo army says it has thwarted attempted coup
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706 people named Kyle descend on Texas town for world record attempt
When 706 people named Kyle in the same place is not enough.CBS News - Top stories -
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 -
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
May 10-16, 2024 Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia was shot and wounded while greeting a crowd. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken played guitar in Kyiv while on a visit to Ukraine. Malians replastered the world’s largest mud brick ...ABC News - World -
16 Books We Read This Week
The rise of an explosive political movement, education at a crossroads, the man who scammed the U.S. Navy and more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Lanterns, lights and laundry: Photos of the week
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.BBC News - Top stories -
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 -
Ron Johnson says he doesn't trust polls showing Biden beating Trump in Wisconsin
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Sunday brushed off the recent polls showing President Biden's slight lead over former President Trump in his home state of Wisconsin, noting he does not trust early polling. "Well, as somebody who has run statewide ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Russia gives British diplomat a week to leave
The expulsion of Capt Adrian Coghill comes after his counterpart was removed from Britain last week.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Key weeks ahead for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Russia has launched a push north of Kharkiv but its ultimate goal is so far unclear.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine