PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The film “Lady Sings the Blues” is the story of jazz singer Billie Holiday–or is it? The movie inspired West Philadelphia native Lee Daniels to go into filmmaking. Now, 50 years later, “The United States Vs. Billie Holiday” finds Daniels, with help of screenwriter Suzan-Lori Parks, going a lot deeper into the background of that 1971 classic. READ MORE: Gas Prices Up In New Jersey, Around Nation Amid Refinery Outages The film is not rated but due to some sexual content, it is intended for mature audiences. READ MORE: Fire Crews Rush To Battle Burning House In Delaware County It’s streaming on Hulu right now and Daniels told CBS3’s Ukee Washington that he’ll be doing a project back home very soon, a horror movie based on true events. MORE NEWS: Philadelphia Holding Two Gun Buybacks Saturday In Response To Violence Across City Watch the video to see the full story. … [Read more...] about ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ Goes Deeper Into Background Of Classic ‘Lady Sings The Blues’
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Ric Grenell won’t rule out run for California governor amid Newsom recall, says GOP can win
close Video Ric Grenell on California recall: Not ‘about red state or blue state, it’s about frustrated state’ Grenell, in an interview with Fox News at CPAC, didn’t rule out running for governor of California in a runoff. ORLANDO, Florida – Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Ric Grenell didn't rule out running for California governor after teasing a potential challenge to Gov. Gavin Newsom in his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). "He clearly is afraid," Grenell said of Newsom in an interview with Fox News on Saturday. "He clearly is getting nervous about this effort because he sees Democrats are supporting it." JOIN CPAC 2021 FROM HOME: HOW TO WATCH STREAMING COVERAGE, EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FOX NATION When asked if he would run for governor, Grenell said: "We've got to concentrate on the recall. We're not there yet." "I would just caution people to not put the cart before the horse," … [Read more...] about Ric Grenell won’t rule out run for California governor amid Newsom recall, says GOP can win
House Votes To Pass $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package
The U.S. House of Representatives voted early Saturday morning to pass a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan forwarded by Democrats and the Biden administration. The American Rescue Plan was passed by a 219-212 vote, with two Democrats voting against and no Republicans voting in favor. Key provisions of the proposal include $1,400 relief checks for Americans and $350 billion for state, local, and tribal government budgets. A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seemed headed toward House passage Friday, even as Democrats searched for a way to revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage. https://t.co/1G4Wmks250 — AP Politics (@AP_Politics) February 26, 2021 The relief package also features an expanded child tax credit and $130 billion to help K-12 schools reopen. While many schools across the country have already reopened in some capacity, the Biden administration has butted heads at times with teachers’ unions which … [Read more...] about House Votes To Pass $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package
Biden turns focus to winter storm with Texas trip
President Biden Joe Biden House Democrats pass sweeping .9T COVID-19 relief bill with minimum wage hike Biden to hold virtual bilateral meeting with Mexican president More than 300 charged in connection to Capitol riot MORE is set to travel to Houston Friday to meet with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and local leaders after a rare bout of severe winter weather left dozens dead and millions without power for multiple days. The visit will mark Biden’s third official trip as president and his first to a disaster-stricken area. In addition to addressing the storm response, he’s also expected to visit a facility distributing COVID-19 vaccines. The White House says Biden will spend much of the day with Abbott, who has faced significant criticism for how the state handled the storm. More than 4 million people were without power for days as temperatures plunged below freezing and many were eventually left without water as well. Louisiana and Oklahoma suffered significant … [Read more...] about Biden turns focus to winter storm with Texas trip
Partisan headwinds threaten Capitol riot commission
Plans for a 9/11-style commission to probe the Jan. 6 attack are running into partisan stumbling blocks in Congress. House Democrats are hoping to vote on legislation establishing the investigative panel before they leave town in mid-March, giving them a matter of days to try to reach a deal with Republicans. But clashes among congressional leaders over both the structure and scope of the panel are threatening to derail the commission before it even gets underway. ADVERTISEMENT “I think a commission is a good idea but it can’t be a partisan commission,” said Sen. John Cornyn John Cornyn Biden pledges support for Texas amid recovery from winter storm Partisan headwinds threaten Capitol riot commission Biden turns focus to winter storm with Texas trip MORE (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and an adviser to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnell Trump at CPAC foments 2022 GOP primary … [Read more...] about Partisan headwinds threaten Capitol riot commission
