Posts by Kevin Harson
Trump’s Cabinet picks will test Senate independence
WASHINGTON — Since he began taking over the Republican Party nearly a decade ago, President-elect Donald Trump has demanded increasing levels of loyalty from lawmakers who serve in Congress. With few exceptions, they have gone along, refusing to convict him in two impeachment trials and, even after he was convicted of 34 felonies, helping him…
Read MoreU.S. ambassador bashes Mexico’s security efforts. Mexico’s president pushes back
MEXICO CITY — In a blistering critique, the top U.S. diplomat in Mexico said the country is not safe and that its leaders should stop denying widespread violence, invest more in security and increase cooperation with the United States. “To say there is no problem is to deny reality,” U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar told reporters this…
Read MoreLitman: In Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump has chosen the anti-attorney general
How detrimental will President-elect Donald Trump’s second term be to the rule of law? We got the answer with Wednesday’s announcement of his intent to nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general: worse even than the worst-case scenario we had imagined. This isn’t just hyperbole from a harsh Trump critic. It’s a sober assessment,…
Read MoreHarris Lost Catholic Voters Because She Didn’t Try To Win Them | Opinion
The morning I found out Kamala Harris wasn’t going to the Al Smith Dinner, I was dumbfounded. Critics might argue that the event is about cozying up to conservative New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan and his wealthy friends. But based on my 15 years of experience doing faith-based political organizing work, I saw that it…
Read MoreWhy Nicole Kidman just publicly shaded Martin Scorsese
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek’s network of contributors Nicole Kidman called out Martin Scorsese in her latest interview with Variety. The 57-year-old Oscar winner shaded the longtime director in one simple sentence while speaking with Variety for their Hollywood Issue, which was published on Wednesday, November 13. When asked about directors she’d like to…
Read MoreHow to Watch Venezuela vs Brazil, Live Stream World Cup Qualifiers, Channel
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Brazil is back, and they’re bringing the Samba magic to Maturin this Thursday as they face Venezuela in a World Cup qualifying showdown. After a strong October run, the Seleção will look to keep the momentum rolling as they step into this David vs. Goliath battle in CONMEBOL. Raphinha…
Read MoreSenate will block Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz as attorney general, ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy says
WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicted that President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz to be attorney general would be rejected by the Republican Senate next year. “Gaetz won’t get confirmed, everybody knows that,” McCarthy said in an interview with Bloomberg Television at the Barclays Asia Forum in Singapore on Thursday. Gaetz, a Florida…
Read MoreNews Analysis: Trump’s transition moves raise fears of a politicized military
WASHINGTON — Critics of President-elect Donald Trump have long contended that he aspires to use the U.S. military — a nonpartisan force, by rule and tradition — as an instrument of the MAGA agenda that propelled his latest election victory. Now, in the eyes of some, those concerns are being supercharged. The relationship of the executive…
Read MoreMap shows most affordable states to raise kids in America
Having enough money under your belt to raise a child takes a considerable salary, but how much you need varies considerably depending on where you live, according to new research. Smart Asset ranked the affordability of U.S. states when it comes to two parents raising two children. The findings show that a dual income of…
Read MoreJoe Biden tells Trump Iran ‘most immediate’ threat: report
President Joe Biden‘s administration warned President-elect Donald Trump that Iran is the most “immediate threat” to national security, in a White House meeting on Wednesday. Biden’s Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters escalating tensions in the Middle East due to the conflict in Gaza made the Tehran regime and its associated militia groups a continuing…
Read MoreMap shows best cities to visit for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to combine celebration, relaxation, and exploration. Whether you’re looking for a destination that offers festive activities, top-rated dining options, or a charming holiday atmosphere, choosing the right spot can make your Thanksgiving unforgettable. Newsweek has mapped some of the best places to visit during the holiday, according to research conducted…
Read MoreMajor Chinese cyberespionage targeting US telecom networks uncovered by FBI
The FBI has announced that its investigation into Chinese government-sponsored cyber activities has revealed an extensive cyberespionage campaign targeting multiple U.S. telecommunications networks. Hackers linked to Beijing have compromised the systems of telecommunications firms to access call records and intercept private communications of several U.S. individuals, particularly those engaged in government and political activities. The…
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