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A Top FEMA official has history of violent rhetoric threats and said he once teleported to Waffle House | CNN Politics
As millions of Americans braced for a series of brutal storms this winter, the senior official in charge of the federal government’s disaster response had been on the job only a few weeks — and had previously claimed on podcasts that he once teleported to a Waffle House.
Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s inner circle — the aides, lawyers and confidants who ran his world | CNN Politics
Jeffrey Epstein liked to run in powerful circles.
The trove of emails and documents released by the Justice Department in January show Epstein maintained connections to a wide swath of famous people — from Elon Musk and Bill Gates to Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
The trove of emails and documents released by the Justice Department in January show Epstein maintained connections to a wide swath of famous people — from Elon Musk and Bill Gates to Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
Trump wants Republicans to ‘nationalize’ US elections. The Constitution might get in the way | CNN Politics
A wide array of election experts say President Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to “nationalize the voting” is an alarming and potentially dangerous escalation of his continued efforts to transform how US elections are administered.
New court doc asserts former Obama WH counsel advised Jeffrey Epstein during critical reputational and legal battles | CNN Politics
A recently unsealed federal court filing suggests that Kathy Ruemmler, a former White House counsel to President Barack Obama and now the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, acted as a key legal adviser to Jeffrey Epstein during some of his most perilous moments, raising questions about her public account that their relationship was limited and informal.
Former Acting ICE Director says operations have seen a "radical shift" in tactics | CNN Politics
Recent ICE operations across the US have seen a “radical shift” in tactics that remove agents from their core missions and training while exposing them to greater danger, former Acting ICE Director John Sandweg said on Sunday.
Rep. Ilhan Omar says ICE is creating "chaos" in wake of Minnesota shooting | CNN Politics
Minnesota Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said the federal government is stoking “chaos” with its heavy-handed immigration enforcement efforts in the wake of last week’s shooting death of a US citizen.
Smithsonian museums, National Zoo reopenings bring flocks of visitors | CNN Politics
The Smithsonian Institution, which receives federal funding and comprises the largest museum complex in the world, closed as the shutdown entered its third week after initially using budget funds from previous years to stay open. The facilities are now reopening on a rolling basis through Monday.
Senate advances deal to end government shutdown as air traffic control staffing worsens - live updates | CNN Politics
Democratic senators defended their strategy to force the shutdown over their healthcare demands, expressing frustration after eight of their colleagues crossed party lines to back a compromise that doesn’t guarantee an extension of enhancing...
Food banks, nonprofits face a ‘perfect storm’ of surging demand as shutdown drags on | CNN Politics
Demand has doubled at a Washington, DC, food bank over the past few weeks, while another in Texas has been forced to dip into emergency hurricane reserve funds to meet demand. Meanwhile, a Florida charity is giving out 300,000 meals per day but, an official there says, “still it’s not enough.”
Trump says Israel-Hamas ceasefire is still in place after it survived first major test | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump said Sunday night that the US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was still in place after it survived its first major test today.
Trump acknowledged that “we’re going to have to see what’s happening” in Gaza after two Israeli soldiers were killed in the enclave on Sunday, prompting waves of airstrikes.
Trump acknowledged that “we’re going to have to see what’s happening” in Gaza after two Israeli soldiers were killed in the enclave on Sunday, prompting waves of airstrikes.
Kushner and Witkoff share behind-the-scenes details on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks | CNN Politics
As President Donald Trump’s Middle East special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and son-in-law Jared Kushner head back to Israel this week, they appeared on CBS’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday to share behind-the-scenes details on how the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement came to be.
Part of the success of the ceasefire deal was convincing Hamas that keeping hostages was more of a liability than a gain and that Israel would not resume the war after the hostages were returned, they told Lesley Stahl.
Part of the success of the ceasefire deal was convincing Hamas that keeping hostages was more of a liability than a gain and that Israel would not resume the war after the hostages were returned, they told Lesley Stahl.
Trump praises Republican candidate in Virginia gubernatorial race | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump on Sunday praised Winsome Earle-Sears, Virginia’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, without formally endorsing her.
Trump uses FBI and Justice Department to escalate his long-standing feud with Adam Schiff | CNN Politics
In the first Trump administration, then-Rep. Adam Schiff led the House’s investigations into Donald Trump, first as the top Democrat on the intelligence committee’s probe into Russian election interference and then as the lead investigator of the withholding of Ukraine aid that led to the president’s first impeachment.
In Texas flood response, FEMA slowed by Noem’s cost controls | CNN Politics
As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources, like they have in countless past disasters.
“We cannot let history repeat itself”: Bernie Sanders draws similarities between Iran strikes and invasion of Iraq | CNN World
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday drew similarities between the US’s air strikes in Iran this weekend and the invasion of Iraq in 2003, telling a Texas crowd that “we cannot let history repeat itself.”
Trump’s crackdown on law firms is chilling the future of pro bono legal work | CNN Politics
When 85,000 people fled Afghanistan in 2021, lawyers from major law firms stepped up to file their political asylum petitions. When the names of more than 700 detainees at Guantanamo Bay were released in 2004, lawyers from large law firms became counsel for many of the men. And when transgender people across the US need help with changing their names, lawyers from large law firms are often the ones helping them to file the paperwork.
Yet now, amid an aggressive crackdown b...
Yet now, amid an aggressive crackdown b...
Voters confront lawmakers from both parties at contentious town halls | CNN Politics
As lawmakers hold town halls in their home states during the current congressional recess period, members from both parties continue to face tough questions and criticism that Congress is not doing enough to counter the Trump administration.
Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson faced critical questions over Trump administration actions at a town hall on Thursday in Iowa. Several audience members directed pointed questions at the congresswoman, asking when congressional Republican...
Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson faced critical questions over Trump administration actions at a town hall on Thursday in Iowa. Several audience members directed pointed questions at the congresswoman, asking when congressional Republican...
GOP Rep. Byron Donalds faces shouting, critical questions over DOGE at contentious town hall | CNN Politics
GOP Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida faced frequent shouting from the crowd at a contentious town hall on Monday with a number of attendees asking critical questions about the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency.
The congressman repeatedly asked the crowd to let him speak, saying, “do you want to yell, or do you want to hear?” At another point, he told one attendee that she was being disrespectful for disrupting.
During the...
The congressman repeatedly asked the crowd to let him speak, saying, “do you want to yell, or do you want to hear?” At another point, he told one attendee that she was being disrespectful for disrupting.
During the...
Clyburn asks town hall crowd to pray the US ‘will not allow itself to go the way of Germany in the 1930s’ | CNN Politics
At a town hall in South Carolina, veteran congressman Jim Clyburn emphasized that Democrats are limited in what they can do in the minority in Congress, urging attendees to speak out and vote to help tip the scales and the balance of power.
The friendly crowd peppered long-serving Democratic lawmaker with questions about taxes, Social Security, tariffs and the Constitution – with concerns about how the Trump administration is handling all of those issues and more..
The friendly crowd peppered long-serving Democratic lawmaker with questions about taxes, Social Security, tariffs and the Constitution – with concerns about how the Trump administration is handling all of those issues and more..
Pressed on tariffs at town hall, GOP Rep. Morgan Luttrell says they are "good and bad" | CNN Politics
Confronting pervasive antisemitism in K-12 schools
K-12 public school leaders from New York, Maryland and California on Wednesday morning denied congressional accusations that they’ve inadequately addressed and prevented anti-Semitism on campus.
The two-hour hearing, held by the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, attempted to clarify specific disciplinary actions taken by these districts as well as educational programs surrounding Jewish history and combating anti-Semitism.
This hearing is the first that...
The two-hour hearing, held by the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, attempted to clarify specific disciplinary actions taken by these districts as well as educational programs surrounding Jewish history and combating anti-Semitism.
This hearing is the first that...
2024 Republican and Democratic National Conventions
Before Trump Takes Over the White House (Again), Here's a Look Back at the DNC's Biggest Fashion Moments
The 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was both a political potluck and a fashion show. Keynote speakers like Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Ella Emhoff wowed viewers with chic, sleekly tailored looks that only added to the gravitas of their messaging. Democratic delegates also wore a mix of custom-made items and striking designs that helped them express their identity and, often, their support for presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris....
1968 DNC delegate serves again in 2024
While this year’s Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago is momentous for many attendees, it holds special significance for four-time New York delegate Lewis Goldstein.
At 81 years old, the Bronxite and former NYC public school teacher believes he is the only delegate at this year’s convention who also served in the position at the 1968 DNC in Chicago. Goldstein attended in support of Eugene McCarthy as part of the anti–Vietnam War reform movement against Hubert Humphrey and incumbent...
At 81 years old, the Bronxite and former NYC public school teacher believes he is the only delegate at this year’s convention who also served in the position at the 1968 DNC in Chicago. Goldstein attended in support of Eugene McCarthy as part of the anti–Vietnam War reform movement against Hubert Humphrey and incumbent...
PHOTOS: Recap of The 2024 Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — The 2024 Republican National Convention ran from July 15 through July 18 at the Fiserv Forum, where former president Donald Trump officially accepted the party’s nomination for president. Alongside his own nomination, he announced Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, as his running mate on the campaign trail. Amongst a sea of red, white and blue, the spirit of American nationalism spread through the air as Republican delegates and guests chanted “USA” and “FIGHT” in solidarity with President Trump...
Faces of the RNC: Republican Latinos praise Trump
“I’m so grateful for this country, this country has given me so much opportunity,” de la Cruz continued. “I’m not where I want to be in life but at least it’s given me an education, I’ve been able to raise my family, it’s welcomed me with open arms. This country is beautiful, God bless America. At the same time, it’s very sad to see a country self-destruct like this. Look what happened to President Trump.”
“I’m so grateful for this country, this country has given me so much opportunity,” de la...
“I’m so grateful for this country, this country has given me so much opportunity,” de la...
RNC Fashion: The best dressed wore their beliefs on their sleeves
“It’s so cool that I get to wear a piece of history and the flag that represents my nation at the same time, and so I feel like I’m wearing someone else’s patriotism with me while I’m here,” she said. “It’s something that connects the spirit of America with fashion throughout the decades.”Tabacco wears the sports jackets in part to express his pride in being a Trump supporter to those outside of earshot. “If somebody’s going to come up to me and try to make small talk, I’m basically advertising...
From cheese curds to bobbleheads, the RNC Convention Fest has it all
This week, they were on sale next to bobbleheads of Republican presidents, Trump-themed memorabilia and, of course, Wisconsin cheese curds at Convention Fest, an array of white tents and food trucks near the Fiserv Forum all four days of the Republican National Convention.David Hofer and his wife, Sanita, are owners and operators of the Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds booth at the festival. Serving up the Wisconsin staple along with raw cheese curds and grilled cheese, Hofer and his family said the...
RNC attendees overwhelmingly happy with Vance as VP pick
MILWAUKEE — Many attendees of the Republican National Convention were overjoyed to learn that former President Donald J. Trump selected Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his vice-presidential running mate on Monday.
“During the Campaign, [he] will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond….” Trump posted to Truth Social.
During the Republican National Convention’s first official ses...
“During the Campaign, [he] will be strongly focused on the people he fought so brilliantly for, the American Workers and Farmers in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, and far beyond….” Trump posted to Truth Social.
During the Republican National Convention’s first official ses...
RNC will move forward 'on schedule' following Trump shooting, Wisconsin officials say
Following the reported assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump Saturday, Wisconsin officials said the upcoming Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will go on as planned.Trump was injured when shots were fired at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The suspected shooter, identified by the FBI as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, and one attendee were killed. Trump said in a statement Sunday he is "fine" and will still attend the RNC, which begins...
Milwaukee businesses hope RNC convention will pay off
Civic boosters who had geared up for the Democratic National Convention in 2020, only to have it moved largely online because of the COVID-19 pandemic, say they are grateful for all the attention, despite the fact that Milwaukee is a solidly Democratic city.But a few days before the convention kicks off with a “Red, White and Brew” welcome party featuring country singer Trace Adkins, all is not entirely rosy. Some restaurants report many fewer advance reservations than expected. As of May, hotel...
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Are books back? Ask Gen Z.
“On weekend mornings, I get up, make coffee, sit on my couch and read a paper book 99% of the time. And that’s a routine that’s so peaceful and amazing.”
This isn’t the sentiment of a retired octogenarian but of 23-year-old Hayley Sanders, owner of the BookTok account @hayleyreadsalot.
This isn’t the sentiment of a retired octogenarian but of 23-year-old Hayley Sanders, owner of the BookTok account @hayleyreadsalot.
Want 227 years of business success? Take a page from Hatchards’ book
LONDON — In London for only 36 hours, I had one must-stop on my itinerary: the winding black and green aisles of six-story 187 Piccadilly, home of Hatchards, the oldest bookstore in the city. Built on tradition and cache, Hatchards, a favorite of Oscar Wilde and King Charles..
New deli, old dreams (Full Version)
The war on Israel gave Jake Schneider’s business a different meaning
New deli, old dreams
Jake Schneider twirls a new mezuzah between his fingertips as he sits at a wooden table near the front of his deli in Chicago's River North neighborhood. The slim, silver pendant dangling from a chain around his neck is engraved simply with chai-life.
The Best New Oral Care Products + Treatments Recommended by Leading Dentists | Beautytap
“Your smile is your greeting card,” says Dr. Jon Marashi, a Brentwood-based dentist with a 23-year career emphasis on cosmetic dentistry. “It’s the most visible area of your face, and how it moves and looks [communicates] verbal and nonverbal cues.”Straight, naturally white teeth have transformed into objects of desire that are directly perceived as relating to health and social status. “These are all things that transmit belief and value systems,” says Dr. Marashi. And social media has certainl...
Beautytap Luminary Spotlight: Adeela Crown, International Facialist + Skincare Authority
Sought after by the world’s most famous faces and beauty brands, Adeela Crown has built a holistic, multi-hyphenated career that encompasses not only elite aesthetics and skincare but also finance, journalism, and a degree in cosmetic chemistry.As an international facialist, Crown travels the globe to work her bespoke magic with celebrity clients on the set of their films and serves as Contributing Beauty Editor to the Financial Times with her Ask Adeela column, while also leading exclusive resi...
Descendants: The Rise of Red Star Malia Baker Reveals the Affordable Drugstore Beauty Products She Can’t Live Without
B: I’ve seen Descendants posters everywhere, including at my bus station this morning. You guys are everywhere. That must be such an incredible experience to have this newfound publicity for a project you’re so passionate about.M: It definitely is! I really can’t believe it.B: I’d love to start by talking about your involvement as a Champion and Global Ambassador, respectively, for two special nonprofit organizations: Girl Up and She’s the First. These organizations are both committed to betteri...
A fashion flashback to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
The excitement is tangible, even though the stands are empty. The only waving flags are in the hands of the athletes marching through the center of the Olympic Stadium. At the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, in-person spectators are limited, but the world is still watching.
Since the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens in 1896, the biennial event has served as an opportunity for countries to define and display their identities on a global scale. The multi-week competition c...
Since the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens in 1896, the biennial event has served as an opportunity for countries to define and display their identities on a global scale. The multi-week competition c...
Beauty Changes Lives Raises Over $440,000 in Support of Organization’s Programs at Annual Gala
The 10th annual Beauty Changes Lives Gala gathered industry executives and rising stars to raise over $440,000 for programs benefitting beauty and wellness professionals.At the Loews Hotel on April 21st, Co-founders Lynelle Lynch, CEO of Bellus Academy and Robert Passage, Chairman & CEO of Pivot Point International, shared that they created Beauty Changes Lives (BCL) to provide scholarships to aspiring professionals in beauty, esthetics, cosmetology, nail technology and massage therapy. Since it...
Notting Hill: a beacon for coat connoisseurs
LONDON — Notting Hill, a glitzy West London neighborhood chock-full of vintage and designer boutiques, is arguably the epicenter of coat couture. Thousands of styles, designs and brands dominate sidewalks and fill stores. Effortless and elegant, a well-made coat can last decades and is the ultimate statement piece. Pop an emerald Chesterfield over that all-black outfit and immediately become capitally cool.
But instead of spending 1,955 pounds ($2,000) at Selfridg...
But instead of spending 1,955 pounds ($2,000) at Selfridg...
Flowers or tomatoes? Theatergoers share mixed reviews of ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ and ‘Dear Octopus’ revivals
The jukebox musical “Moulin Rouge!” dazzles for its genius representation of emotion through costuming and color, much more than for its cookie-cutter dialogue and acting. Tony-winning head designer Catherine Zuber deems movement the theme. Sequins and sparkles shine from tightly bound corsets, dancers’ billowy green- and orange-tiered skirts burst out wide and high during kicklines, and Satine, skillfully played by Tanisha Spring, glides across the stage to and from her lovers in bright robes adorned with poofy feathers and long, trailing slits.
To read or not to read: British books to binge before your London holiday
In “Prince William (The Boy Who Will Be King),” Randi Reisfeld, author of the popular young adult series “T*Witches,” needs just 160 pages to playfully introduce the House of Windsor and English monarchy to tweens and teens. In 12 chronological chapters, she breezily covers the first 15 years of William’s life as heir to the British throne. Light and casual (she exclusively refers to the future king as “Wills,” Princess Diana’s nickname for her son), this glimpse into the Prince of Wales’ childhood is punctuated by the author’s liberal use of exclamation points.
Save Money and Have Fun with NOLA Happy Hour Deals
“College student” is almost synonymous with “on a budget.” In a city like New Orleans, it can be hard to find cheaper dining options that still bear quality. No matter what the occasion, sometimes it’s just nice to treat yourself to a great meal at a restaurant not affiliated with Sodexo. Thankfully, many New Orleans staples offer happy hour deals, guaranteeing that you can get more bang for your buck.
Union Ramen blends flavors, cultures
Union Ramen, located at 1837 Magazine St. Suite B, exemplifies its namesake. Founders Jeff Gapultos and chef Nate Nguyen started their passion project out of their love for ramen noodles and a desire to bring it to New Orleans. “There’s only been a handful of ramen establishments here in New Orleans, and [we] wanted to kind of deliver a new interpretation of it,” Gapultos said.
So Your Best Friend Tests Positive for Corona - Now What?
In a sense, Corona is almost like an elusive, A-list celebrity. We hear so much about it, it’s constantly featured on television and in newspapers, and everyone is influenced by it. However, as someone who took social distancing pretty seriously before school started, I only knew one or two people who had actually caught the disease between March and August. That all changed when I got to Tulane and rejoined a densely-packed community where there...
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‘An unbeatable opportunity’: Medill students cover RNC and DNC
This summer, the news was dominated by the twists and turns of the 2024 presidential race, including both parties’ nominating conventions. One set of students at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications had the chance to gain hands-on experience reporting on the RNC and DNC through a master’s program class led by Kari Lydersen, an assistant professor at Medill and leader of the Medill Investigative Lab - Chicago.
Sylvie Kirsch, ’24 MSJ, immediately signed up fo...
Sylvie Kirsch, ’24 MSJ, immediately signed up fo...
Northwestern students get hands-on experience reporting at RNC
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Northwestern Graduate students in the Masters of Sciences in Journalism program are getting to report and experience political conferences this summer. Students could sign up for the summer elective course which gives them complete access to the Republican and Democratic National Conventions.This experience is in collaboration with the Wisconsin State Journal. The students get to report their own stories about the events. Sylvie Kirsch, a grad student at Northwestern is wor...