Police confirm swatting incident targeting Marjorie Taylor Greene’s house
Officers said they ultimately did not respond in person after contacting the Georgia Republican’s local security liaison and determining it was a hoax.
NBA Christmas 2023: Nuggets top Warriors as Knicks roll behind Brunson’s 38
Jokić a perfect 18-of-18 from line as Nuggets beat WarriorsBrunson scores 38 points as Knicks defeat Bucks 129-122Edwards’ 34-10 outing powers Timberwolves past Kings Jamal Murray scored 28 points, Nikola Jokić overcame an off day from the field by going 18 of 18 from the free throw line and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning … Read more
Pro-Palestinian protesters chant in front of Biden administration officials’ homes on Christmas Day
The sounds of not-so-friendly carolers were heard singing on Christmas morning, as dozens of Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the respective Virginia and Washington, D.C., homes of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Sullivan and Austin are two of President Biden’s top foreign affairs advisers. The groups could be seen outside the … Read more
Around the world in 24 hours: what Santa did next | Fiona Katauskas
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President Biden, first lady call military units to extend Christmas greetings, gratitude
President Biden and the first lady took time on Christmas to speak with units from each branch of the U.S. military and wish them a merry Christmas. In a post on X, the president shared a picture of him with his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, while appearing to speak on the phone. “This Christmas, Jill … Read more
2 GOP lawmakers targeted in Christmas Day ‘swatting’ calls as police investigate
Two Republican lawmakers were the target of “swatting” calls on Christmas Day, according to posts on X, formerly known as Twitter. Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., was the first target of a swatting call Monday. The congressman posted a comment about the ordeal on X. “Our home was swatted this afternoon. Thanks to the Deputies and … Read more
A split among Democrats may threaten ‘the Squad’ – and help Trump – in 2024
Centrists are taking on progressives in upcoming House races, as some say they’re losing sight of the big picture A looming clash between the centre and left of the Democratic party could unseat members of the “the Squad” of progressives and hand a gift to Donald Trump’s Republicans in the 2024 elections. The war in … Read more
Houston Chronicle compares people crossing border to Mary and Joseph
Editorial board publishes opinion piece in response to hard-right Republican governor’s latest immigration crackdown A stinging Christmas opinion issued by the editorial board of the Houston Chronicle newspaper asks Texas’s hard-right Republican leader: “How would governor Greg Abbott treat Mary and Joseph at the border?” The leading media outlet in the Democratic-voting city published an … Read more
America and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Congress
Not much has gone right on Capitol Hill this year. America, it’s been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Congress in 2023. And that’s before getting to former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y. We knew that 2023 would be a mortifying year on Capitol Hill from the moment the First Session of the 118th Congress … Read more
‘Four years of getting even’: voters in former Trump stronghold mixed on possible second term
Pennsylvanians largely downplayed his vow to be ‘dictator’ on day one of new term, while others are soured on 45th president From the farm where he retired in the Pennsylvania countryside, Roger Williams has been keeping up with the latest news about his preferred presidential candidate, Donald Trump – including the comments he has made … Read more