“We think we’ve absolutely got a case that will win,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Wednesday, referring to the Lone Star state’s antitrust lawsuit against Google alleging abusive monopolistic practices in the digital advertising business. Paxton spoke with Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow on SiriusXM’s Breitbart News Daily about Texas’s litigation against Google. Marlow invited Paxton’s comments on Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) proposed regulatory response to political censorship and manipulation of access to information the world’s largest technology companies have deployed. Paxton replied, “We definitely are looking at [DeSantis’s proposal]. We’re trying to encourage our legislature to do something similar [in Texas], because I feel like [Big Tech] have had exemption from liability that they they shouldn’t have had, especially being in the monopolistic position they are in.” “Our focus is on lawsuits,” Paxton continued. “We’ve sued Google for … [Read more...] about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton: We Think Our Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Will Succeed
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Biden signs supply chain order after ‘positive’ meeting with lawmakers
President Biden Joe Biden Klain on Manchin's objection to Neera Tanden: He 'doesn't answer to us at the White House' Senators given no timeline on removal of National Guard, Capitol fence Overnight Defense: New Senate Armed Services chairman talks Pentagon policy nominee, Afghanistan, more | Biden reads report on Khashoggi killing | Austin stresses vaccine safety in new video MORE on Wednesday signed an executive order directing a review of supply chains for critical products across numerous sectors, including health, defense and communications. The order directs a 100-day review across federal agencies to address vulnerabilities in supply chains of pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, semiconductors and large-capacity batteries like those used to power electric vehicles. It also requires sector-specific reviews in six areas over the next year to address supply chain concerns, specifically the defense, information communications technology, energy, … [Read more...] about Biden signs supply chain order after ‘positive’ meeting with lawmakers
US Ambassador Arrives at UN With Positive Message
The new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations arrived Thursday in New York, where she said she looked forward to engaging with allies and partners to tackle the many challenges the world faces. “The United Nations is the most important forum for bringing people and countries together, and I take that seriously as a U.S. diplomat,” Linda Thomas-Greenfield told reporters. A day after being sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris, the ambassador arrived to a busy first month — the United States takes over the rotating presidency of the U.N. Security Council on March 1. She presented her credentials to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and told reporters she was “thrilled” to be at the U.N. after a 35-year career in the foreign service. “We are clear-eyed about the difficult work that needs to be done, from elevating human rights to reforming the U.N. itself, to addressing conflicts old and new around the world, and we look forward to engaging our allies and our partners to … [Read more...] about US Ambassador Arrives at UN With Positive Message
Shelby endorses Shalanda Young for OMB director should Biden pull Tanden’s nomination
Sen. Richard Shelby Richard Craig Shelby On The Money: Senate panels postpone Tanden meetings in negative sign | Biden signs supply chain order after 'positive' meeting with lawmakers Passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is the first step to heal our democracy Shelby endorses Shalanda Young for OMB director should Biden pull Tanden's nomination MORE (R-Ala.), the top Senate GOP appropriator, said this week that he would back Shalanda Young to head up President Biden Joe Biden Klain on Manchin's objection to Neera Tanden: He 'doesn't answer to us at the White House' Senators given no timeline on removal of National Guard, Capitol fence Overnight Defense: New Senate Armed Services chairman talks Pentagon policy nominee, Afghanistan, more | Biden reads report on Khashoggi killing | Austin stresses vaccine safety in new video MORE ’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) if the Senate does not confirm his current nominee, … [Read more...] about Shelby endorses Shalanda Young for OMB director should Biden pull Tanden’s nomination
Top 10 beaches in the US, according to Tripadvisor
close Video Social distancing put to test as Americans flock to beaches for Memorial Day weekend Laura Ingle reports from Lido Beach in New York. Apparently not all beaches are created equal. Or at least that’s what Tripadvisor’s updated " Top 25 Beaches " list is suggesting, which ranked some of the most popular seaside destinations around the world. The travel planning and review website made its determination based on user responses left on Tripadvisor.com in the last 12 months, according to a press release issued Tuesday. TRAVEL REPORT IDENTIFIES TOP SEARCHED DESTINATIONS FOR SUMMER 2021 In Tripadvisor’s release, 10 U.S. beaches were highlighted as standouts for 2021. Five of which were in Hawaii and two were in Florida. Meanwhile, the West Coast secured two spots in the top 10 and the East Coast secured one. "Whether your preferred kind of beach is preened and pristine or rugged and rough, this list of … [Read more...] about Top 10 beaches in the US, according to Tripadvisor