Former President Trump will attend a private spring donor retreat hosted by the Republican National Committee (RNC) in April, the latest confirmed appearance as he plots his comeback in GOP politics. A Republican familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill that Trump will attend the retreat, which will take place in Palm Beach, near the former president’s Mar-a-Lago resort, from April 9-11. His attendance was first reported by Politico . Trump has laid relatively low since last month when he left the White House and was permanently suspended from Twitter following the Jan. 6 riot on Capitol Hill. He broke his silence last week, releasing a statement slamming Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnell McConnell backs Garland for attorney general Trump to attend private RNC donor retreat The Patriot Party already exists — it's the Democrats MORE (R-Ky.) and going on Fox News and other friendly outlets to commemorate … [Read more...] about Trump to attend private RNC donor retreat
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V.A. Secretary: ‘Not an Immediate Decision to Make’ on Increasing Restrictions on Vets Seeing Private Doctors
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” V.A. Secretary Denis McDonough stated that there isn’t “an immediate decision” to make on whether the department will impose greater restrictions on the ability of veterans to see private doctors. Host Jake Tapper asked, “President Trump signed the V.A. Mission Act in 2018, that expanded the V.A. Choice Act that President Obama signed, it allows more veterans to see private doctors instead of going through the V.A. health system. A big question facing you right now, do you plan to keep the standards implemented under President Trump, or are you going to impose more restrictions?” McDonough responded, “That’s a good question, Jake. There’s not an immediate decision to make about the standards question. The thing I’m focused on is, the law dictates that best medical outcome for the veteran dictate whether and where that veteran be allowed to get care. So, we’re going to make sure that we are driven by that, best medical outcome for our … [Read more...] about V.A. Secretary: ‘Not an Immediate Decision to Make’ on Increasing Restrictions on Vets Seeing Private Doctors
White House to meet with airline CEOs about carbon footprint as Kerry remains silent on private jet use
close Video John Kerry showing everyone how hard it is to cut emissions: Lomborg New data reveals how much mileage climate 'czar' John Kerry has put on his private jet; Copenhagen Consensus President Bjorn Lomborg reacts. The White House is reportedly set to discuss carbon emissions reductions with airline CEOs even as it remains silent on the use of a private jet by top climate change adviser John Kerry. According to Reuters , White House National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy and economic adviser Brian Deese will have a virtual meeting Friday with the heads of four airlines -- American, United, Delta, and Southwest. It comes as the airlines reportedly lobbied the Biden administration to increase subsidies for low carbon fuel in order to combat climate change. The Air Transport Action Group has said that air travel contributes just around 2% of global emissions. Private jet travel has come under greater scrutiny amid the climate … [Read more...] about White House to meet with airline CEOs about carbon footprint as Kerry remains silent on private jet use
Prince Philip spends third night at London hospital after being admitted for ‘precautionary measure’
close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for February 18 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Prince Philip has spent a third night in a London hospital after being admitted earlier this week for feeling unwell . The 99-year-old husband of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II was admitted to the private King Edward VII Hospital on Tuesday evening. There were no reports of visitors arriving at the private hospital on Thursday. The palace said Philip's admission was taken on the advice of his doctor, and that he is expected to remain there for a few days of "observation and rest." Philip's illness is not believed to be related to COVID-19. Both the queen, 94, and Philip received a first dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus in early January. PRINCE PHILIP, 99, SPENDS SECOND NIGHT AT A LONDON HOSPITAL AFTER BEING ADMITTED FOR FEELING UNWELL: … [Read more...] about Prince Philip spends third night at London hospital after being admitted for ‘precautionary measure’
Vanessa Bryant calls out rapper Meek Mill for song referencing late husband Kobe Bryant
(CNN) Vanessa Bryant was not amused by Meek Mill referencing the tragic death of her husband, Kobe Bryant, in his latest song. Bryant took to her Instagram Stories to slam Mill for a lyric in his new song "Don't Worry (RIP Kobe)" which leaked online. "If I ever lack, I'm goin' out with my chopper, it be another Kobe." "I find this line to be extremely insensitive and disrespectful. Period," Bryant wrote. "I am not familiar with any of your music, but I believe you can do better than this. If you are a fan, fine, there's a better way to show your admiration for my husband. This lacks respect and tact." Mill responded to the backlash in a tweet on Tuesday writing that he had reached out to Bryant to apologize. Read More "I apologized to her in private earlier today not to the public ... Nothing I say on my page directed to a internet viral moment or the family of a grieving woman! If you care about someone grieving change the subject!" I … [Read more...] about Vanessa Bryant calls out rapper Meek Mill for song referencing late husband Kobe Bryant