Serving as the Times's editorial page director since 2016, Bennet resigned in June of 2020 after his department and newspaper leadership were on the receiving end of backlash following a decision to publish an op-ed from Cotton advocating for using military force to control Black Lives Matter protests in American cities. … [Read more...] about The Economist hires former NYT editor who resigned following Cotton editorial
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Offensive lineman Chad Wheeler faces charge of felony domestic violence, waived by Seattle Seahawks
The victim texted friends, her family and Wheeler's father to call 911, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and police officers who arrived forced entry after hearing her screaming inside. An officer attempted to use a Taser to subdue Wheeler "with little effect." … [Read more...] about Offensive lineman Chad Wheeler faces charge of felony domestic violence, waived by Seattle Seahawks
Arizona AG Sues Google Over Claims It Illegally Tracked Smartphone Users For Profit
A redacted public filing from the Arizona Attorney General’s office indicated the probe stemmed from an unnamed company’s “storage of consumer location data, tracking of consumer location, and other consumer tracking through … smartphone operating systems, even when consumers turn off ‘location services’ and take other steps to stop such tracking.” … [Read more...] about Arizona AG Sues Google Over Claims It Illegally Tracked Smartphone Users For Profit
The Hill’s Morning Report – Dems question trial; January becomes deadliest pandemic month
On Tuesday, Dick DurbinDick DurbinTrump censure faces tough odds in Senate On The Money: GOP digs in on defending Trump tax cuts | Democrats bullish on raising minimum wage | Financial sector braces for Biden's consumer bureau pick Sen. Patrick Leahy returns home after being hospitalized MORE (Ill.) and Bernie SandersBernie SandersSanders says he's raised .8 million for charity after mittens meme Former Sanders press secretary: Further means-testing of COVID-19 aid 'unconscionable' Leahy expected to preside over impeachment after health scare MORE (I-Vt.) said they were pushing Biden's $15 minimum wage plan through the budget reconciliation process, which needs only a simple majority to pass the Senate. However, as The Hill’s Niv Elis reports, the myriad rules surrounding the reconciliation and recent precedent present an arduous road for Democrats to make this dream a reality. … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Dems question trial; January becomes deadliest pandemic month
RNC chair says GOP will be neutral in 2024 presidential primary
But unlike her first two terms as RNC chairwoman, McDaniel now presides over a party that is scrambling to find its footing after Trump’s loss to President Biden in November. At the same time, Trump is facing an upcoming trial in the Senate after the House voted earlier this month to impeach him for inciting an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. … [Read more...] about RNC chair says GOP will be neutral in 2024 presidential primary
