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The NBA’s All-Star Game will begin Sunday with a video chat between Vice President Kamala Harris and actor Michael B. Jordan. The exact details of the conversation were not reported ahead of the game, but one of the charitable efforts of this year’s All-Star Game is set to raise $3 million for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the vice president is the first graduate of a black college to serve in one of the nation’s top two offices, the New York Post reported. Tonight, TNT’s 2021 #NBAAllStar Game coverage will open with a special conversation between Vice President Kamala Harris ( @VP Harris) and award-winning actor Michael B. Jordan ( @michaelb4jordan ) at 8 PM ET. pic.twitter.com/3xqcG5sMnr — NBA (@NBA) March 7, 2021 Harris graduated with a BA from Howard University before going on to earn her law degree. Founded in 1867, Howard is a mostly black research university located in Washington D.C. Some of its more well-known graduates … [Read more...] about NBA All-Star Game to Open with ‘Special Conversation’ Between Kamala Harris, Michael B. Jordan

The Capitol Police Board has launched a search for a permanent replacement for the U.S. Capitol Police chief, who resigned in the wake of deadly Jan. 6 breach of the building, the Associated Press reported on Sunday . Capitol Police have been under the direction of acting Chief Yogananda Pittman since Steven Sund stepped down in January but she has faced intense scrutiny over the force's failure to secure the Capitol on Jan. 6. Sources close to the matter told the AP the search for a permanent police will be nationwide. Pittman can apply but is not guaranteed the position, the sources said. ADVERTISEMENT The AP notes Pittman lost a great deal of support among the Capitol police force after the riot, with the police force's union voting to show no confidence in her. Since the attack on the Capitol, Pittman has testified before congressional committees investigating the breach and appealed to lawmakers for help in securing the continued presence of National Guard … [Read more...] about Capitol Police Board looking for permanent chief to lead force: report

Nuclear weapons are emerging as one of the top political brawls in the brewing battle over next year's defense budget. Democrats have been introducing bills to curtail costly nuclear modernization programs, as well writing letters urging President Biden Joe Biden Biden to sign executive order aimed at increasing voting access Myanmar military conducts violent night raids Confidence in coronavirus vaccines has grown with majority now saying they want it MORE to support their efforts. But Republicans are shooting back with their own letters and op-eds calling on Biden to stay the course on programs that largely originated during the Obama administration. They’re also working to pin down Pentagon nominees on where they stand. ADVERTISEMENT The back-and-forth over nuclear modernization is providing a lens into the larger fight that’s taking shape as the Biden administration prepares to present its first defense budget in the spring. Expectations are … [Read more...] about Lawmakers gird for spending battle over nuclear weapons

The Senate’s approval of President Biden ’s sweeping $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill is expected to dominate this Sunday’s talk shows, with a round of appearances from Sen. Joe Manchin Joseph (Joe) Manchin Sunday shows preview: Manchin makes the rounds after pivotal role in coronavirus relief debate Biden takes victory lap after Senate passes coronavirus relief package Schumer insists Democrats unified after chaotic coronavirus debate MORE (D-W.Va.), who over the weekend played a critical role in advancing — and delaying — the legislation. The 50-49 party-line vote on Saturday followed a more than 24-hour session in the Senate, with Democrats resisting attempts from GOP senators to make changes to the legislation. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Steny Hamilton Hoyer Sunday shows preview: Manchin makes the rounds after pivotal role in coronavirus relief debate House to vote on revised COVID-19 bill Tuesday Senate approves … [Read more...] about Sunday shows preview: Manchin makes the rounds after pivotal role in coronavirus relief debate

Actor Laurence Fox is standing for election as Mayor of London. Quite what chance he’ll have against the brutal election machine of incumbent Sadiq Khan is hard to say. But even if Fox doesn’t succeed it will have been worth it just for this brilliant, inspirational campaign video. Reclaim London. Reclaim your freedom. pic.twitter.com/6p6Sj92A5p — Laurence Fox (@LozzaFox) March 6, 2021 All right, so Fox is an actor – best known, before the world of Luvviedom cancelled him for WrongSpeak, for his role as DS Hathaway in the long-running detective series Lewis – and can convincingly recite a script in one take while walking at the same time. But while the style is a lot more polished than you’d get from almost any politician, what really sets this video apart is the content. Right. Here we go. It’s been a strange twelve months in which we’ve give up so many of our personal freedoms in the name of the common good. Now whether you agree or disagree with how things … [Read more...] about Delingpole: Actor Laurence Fox Launches Mayoral Bid With Must-Watch ‘Reclaim Your Freedom’ Video