Terrence Smith

Joe Biden Rescinds Donald Trump’s Emergency Order To Build Border Wall

On Thursday, the White House announced that President Joe Biden had rescinded an emergency order issued by former President Donald Trump in order to build a wall along the border between the United States and Mexico, as reported by The Hill. Biden expounded on his decision in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, describing […]

3y ago

disney|gina carano

Gina Carano Fired From ‘The Mandalorian’ After Social Media Controversy

Lucasfilm announced on Wednesday that Gina Carano is no longer a member of The Mandalorian cast due to growing online backlash against her controversial social media behavior, including a post that compared Jewish people living in Nazi Germany to the current political climate in the United States, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. “Jews were […]

3y ago

2020 Presidential Election|Donald Trump|georgia

Georgia District Attorney Launches Criminal Investigation Into Donald Trump’s Effort To Overturn Election

On Tuesday, the Fulton County District Attorney’s office opened a criminal investigation into actions taken by former President Donald Trump in an attempt to influence the election results in Georgia, as reported by NPR. The efforts include a phone call made by Trump during which he requested Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger “find” enough […]

3y ago

Donald Trump|Politics

Trump Lawyer David Schoen Says He Will ‘Do Better’ In Response To Republican Criticism

David Schoen, the attorney for former President Donald Trump, responded to criticisms from Republicans over the legal team’s defense presentation during the first day of the Senate impeachment trial on Tuesday, as reported by USA Today. Schoen acknowledged the need for improvement, saying they “have to do better next time.” The lawyer responded to comments […]

3y ago

Basketball|Black Lives Matter|dallas mavericks|Mark Cuban|NBA

Dallas Mavericks No Longer Play National Anthem Before Home Games

On Tuesday, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban confirmed that he directed the team to stop playing the national anthem before home games and has no plans for it to return in the future, according to a report by ESPN. The team did not officially announce the change, but the national anthem has yet to be […]

3y ago

Joe Biden|Politics

Attorney General Nominee Merrick Garland’s Senate Confirmation Hearing To Begin February 22

Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Justice Department, will receive his confirmation hearing by the Senate Judiciary Committee before the end of February, as reported by Politico. The hearing is scheduled to run from February 22 through February 23, with the confirmation vote taking place on March 1. The schedule was confirmed […]

3y ago

Donald Trump|Politics

Donald Trump Impeachment Trial To See Opening Arguments On Wednesday Following Vote To Proceed

The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump will continue on Wednesday after the defense lost a vote that sought to stop the trial on constitutional grounds, as reported by the Associated Press. On Tuesday, Trump’s legal team of Bruce Castor and David Schoen had hoped that their argument that he could not constitutionally be […]

3y ago

Breaking News|death|Kansas City Chiefs|nfl

Marty Schottenheimer Dead, NFL Coach Dies At Age 77

Marty Schottenheimer has died. The former linebacker and head coach, who won 200 regular-season games during his 21 years as a coach, died at age 77, according to a report by the Associated Press. Schottenheimer’s family confirmed the news through Kansas City Chiefs publicist Bob Moore, announcing that he passed away on Monday in Charlotte, […]

3y ago

Kobe Bryant|NBA

Kobe Bryant Crash Caused After Pilot Was Disorientated In Clouds, According To Federal Investigation

On Tuesday, U.S. safety investigators revealed their findings from the investigation into the 2020 helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, that killed basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others, as reported by the Associated Press. The revelations came during a federal hearing focused on determining the probable cause or causes of the […]

3y ago

Donald Trump|Politics

Donald Trump’s Impeachment Trial To Begin With Debate on Legitimacy

As the Senate trial of Donald Trump begins on Tuesday, it will start with a debate over the constitutionality of prosecuting a former president, as reported by the Associated Press. According to the report, this argument could prove to be influential on Republicans who are likely to vote for Trump’s acquittal but have concerns about […]

3y ago

Breaking News|death|Music

Mary Wilson Dead, The Supremes Co-Founder Dies At Age 76

Mary Wilson has died. The singer and co-founder of the iconic singing group The Supremes died at home in Henderson, Nevada, at age 76, according to BBC. No cause of death has been confirmed. Wilson’s death comes as a shock to her fans, as she appeared to be in good health in a video she […]

3y ago

Politics|susan sarandon

Susan Sarandon Calls Democrats’ Shift On $2,000 Checks A ‘Bait And Switch’

On Thursday, Susan Sarandon called out Democratic lawmakers and referred to the party’s push for coronavirus relief checks as a “bait and switch,” as reported by The Hill. The actress quote-tweeted a video of Democrats at campaign rallies ahead of the Georgia Senate elections in January. It showed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala […]

3y ago

Business|economy|unemployment

US Unemployment Rate Drops To 6.3 Percent As 49,000 Jobs Added In January

January saw the United States add 49,000 jobs as the unemployment rate dropped to 6.3 percent, as reported by Yahoo! Finance. This signals a 0.4 percent drop in the rate, according to the Labor Department. Friday’s release of data reveals that the economy appears to once again be heading toward recovery after jobs declined in […]

3y ago

Nebraska|Politics|republican party

GOP Sen. Ben Sasse Says Politics Isn’t The ‘Weird Worship Of One Dude’ As He Faces Censure For Trump Vote

On Thursday, Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse released a five-minute video in response to efforts by the Nebraska Republican State Central Committee to censure him due to his criticism of former President Donald Trump, as reported by The Hill. Sasse told Republicans in the state that they must choose between “conservatism and madness” as he faces […]

3y ago

books|Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden Will Release Memoir ‘Beautiful Things’ In April

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, announced on Thursday that his memoir will be released on April 6, as reported by the Associated Press. It will be titled Beautiful Things and focus on the youngest Biden son’s struggles with substance abuse. Biden’s personal issues became a target for Republicans during the 2020 presidential […]

3y ago

Joe Biden|Politics

Joe Biden Condemns ‘Political Extremism’ At Prayer Breakfast

While taking part in the traditional National Prayer Breakfast, President Joe Biden called for opposition to what he described as the “political extremism” that led to events such as the riot at the U.S. Capitol. He also asked Americans to show their collective strength during this difficult period, as reported by the Associated Press. The […]

3y ago

Football|Kansas City Chiefs|nfl

Kansas City Chiefs Face Calls To Discontinue Tomahawk Chop Celebration

The Kansas City Chiefs are facing calls to end their long-running fan tradition of the tomahawk celebration, which sees those in the stands making a chopping hand motion that mimics the Native American tool, as reported by the Associated Press. The action is typically accompanied by a “war chant.” In the Kansas City area, Native […]

3y ago

Joe Biden|Politics

Joe Biden Stands By $1,400 Checks, But Is Willing To Tighten Income Restrictions

During a call with House Democrats on Wednesday, President Joe Biden reiterated his commitment to boosting the second round of stimulus checks to $2,000 by sending out $1,400 in direct payments to the majority of Americans, as reported by The Hill. Still, the president did express a willingness to potentially tighten restrictions on income eligibility […]

3y ago

house of representatives|Politics|republican party

Marjorie Taylor Greene Apologizes To House Republicans For Past Remarks & QAnon Support

During a GOP conference on Wednesday, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologized to her fellow Republican lawmakers for her past remarks, which included endorsing violence against Democratic leaders and espousing conspiracy theories about mass shootings, as reported by The Hill. During the closed-door meeting, Greene told her colleagues that she did believe that school shootings […]

3y ago

Congress|News|Politics

House To Vote On Removing Marjorie Taylor Greene From Committee Roles Thursday

On Thursday, the House will vote on a resolution to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee assignments, as reported by The Hill. The decision follows growing criticism of the Georgia lawmaker in light of continued revelations of extreme and offensive comments she made prior to winning her congressional seat. House Republicans are coming […]

3y ago