Former Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley wrote “Finish Them!” on an artillery shell in Israel during a Memorial Day visit. Haley, who was the U.N. ambassador during the Trump administration, drew a heart on the missile, noting, “America [Loves] Israel Always!” Haley performed the stunt during a tour with Danny Danon, Israel’s former ambassador to … Read more
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday issued a pardon to Daniel Perry, the man who murdered a Black Lives Matter demonstrator in 2020 after repeatedly fantasizing about shooting protesters. “Texas has one of the strongest ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws of self-defense that cannot be nullified by a jury or a progressive District Attorney,” the Republican … Read more
President Joe Biden marked the Passover holiday by condemning antisemitism on college campuses amid the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University that have reverberated across the nation. “In recent days, we’ve seen harassment and calls for violence against Jews,” Biden said in a statement Sunday. “This blatant antisemitism is reprehensible and dangerous—and it has absolutely no … Read more
More than 30,000 have already died in Gaza, but little has changed in six months of war. Hamas is still holding its hostages. Benjamin Netanyahu’s siege forges on, with Palestinian civilians bearing the brunt of it. And President Joe Biden, for all his public frustrations with the Israeli government’s bombardment, has continued to supply the … Read more
The Ronna McDaniel drama at NBC isn’t going anywhere: the Republican National Committee is threatening to restrict the network’s coverage of its presidential nominating convention in retaliation for dropping its former chair as a contributor. “Our priority is making sure this is a world-class event that allows President Trump to feature his message and vision in … Read more
Ron DeSantis may have dropped his presidential bid months ago, but the cruelty that fueled his failed campaign has persisted. Speaking to right-wing radio host Dana Loesch Tuesday, the Florida governor suggested he would resume his previous anti-immigration stunt—this time threatening to fly Haitians arriving in Florida after fleeing turmoil in their country to Martha’s Vineyard, another ploy … Read more
Vladimir Putin extended his quarter-century reign over Russia by six more years Monday, winning a fixed election with more than 87 percent of the vote—a reflection, he said, of the public’s “support” and “trust” in him. Russians “are all one team,” the dictator said. But the sham election, whose predetermined outcome came about a month … Read more
By many media accounts, South Carolina is the “last stand” for Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley’s outside bid against Donald Trump. After all, the Palmetto State, which will hold its Republican primary on Saturday, is Haley’s home turf. She served as the state’s governor for six years and likely enjoys the highest name recognition there … Read more
It seems that mere book bans no longer provide the feverish culture-war buzz some Republicans crave. GOP lawmakers in several states are instead escalating matters by laying the groundwork for the prosecution of librarians. Last week, the West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill that would remove protections from criminal liability for schools, public … Read more
To help distinguish one from the other, doctors may look for swelling that ends abruptly at the wrist or ankle and assess the ability to pinch the skin on the feet without difficulty, both of which would indicate lipedema. What is lipedema surgery? In a word: liposuction. In a few more words: It’s a more … Read more
