DOJ heavyweights throw monkey wrench in Dem plans to put Trump allies in hot seat

President Donald Trump’s private advisors and attorneys are now protected by executive privilege as long as their conversations relate to the president’s official decision-making, according to a memo Tuesday from the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel. “The need for presidential confidentiality applies to communications with private advisers just as it does with government officials,” … Read more

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger reportedly buying Los Angeles Lakers for $12bn

Mark Walter bought team last year for $10bn Iger and Kushner aim to ‘compete at the highest level’ Josh ⁠Kushner and Bob Iger ⁠are purchasing ⁠the ​Los Angeles Lakers for more ⁠than $12bn in a record-breaking ⁠deal, ESPN reported ​on ‌Wednesday, citing ‌sources with knowledge ‌of the deal. Billionaire Mark Walter purchased a majority stake … Read more

Tafoya makes ‘common sense’ pitch to disaffected Democrats as she vows to fight Minnesota’s ‘socialist lurch’

EDINA, MN – As socialist candidates continue to score victories across the country and take more control of the Democratic Party, Minnesota GOP Senate nominee Michele Tafoya is making her pitch to voters from all parties who still believe in “common sense.” “We do not want to see a socialist lurch anywhere in this country, … Read more

Blakeman cuts into Hochul’s New York governor’s race lead in new poll, as likely voters give DSA judgment

New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s lead over Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman is slipping, according to a new Siena University poll released Wednesday, as likely voters in New York also gave a negative 30-47% favorability rating to the Democratic Socialists of America. With under three months to go until Election Day, Hochul leads Blakeman 49-39% … Read more

Fever’s White says critics can ‘go to hell’ over handling of Sophie Cunningham controversy

Coach was booed by sections of Fever fanbase Fever’s success on court continues despite distractions Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White has pushed back on those who have criticized how she has handled the controversy that erupted after Saturday’s game between her team and the Chicago Sky. Sky’s DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a Flagrant 2 … Read more

Heat, algae and AI: proposed datacenter could damage Everglades, experts warn

Plans for hyperscale datacenter in Palm Beach county prompt concerns over water and electricity demands About 16 miles (26km) south-west of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Largo estate, near the northern edge of the Florida Everglades, developers have proposed a hyperscale datacenter on a 202-acre (82-hectare) parcel of land surrounded by water. Local environmentalists warn that the proposed … Read more