• George W. Bush, Mitt Romney Won’t Support Trump’s Re-Election

    George W. Bush, Mitt Romney Won’t Support Trump’s Re-Election

    Former President George W. Bush and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) will not support President Donald Trump’s re-election in November, according to a report. The New York Times reports: Former President George W. Bush won’t support the re-election of Mr. Trump, and Jeb Bush isn’t sure how he’ll vote, say people familiar with their thinking. Senator …
  • J.R. Smith regrets ‘stupidness’ after beating alleged car vandal

    J.R. Smith regrets ‘stupidness’ after beating alleged car vandal

    J.R. Smith has gone from seeing red to feeling blue. One day after TMZ released a viral video showing an angry Smith beating up a man who allegedly vandalized his car on the street, the former Knicks guard says he regrets his actions in the heat of the moment. “When it happened, I seen red,” …
  • J.R. Smith beats up alleged vandal during George Floyd protests

    J.R. Smith beats up alleged vandal during George Floyd protests

    Former Knicks swingman J.R. Smith was caught on a video posted Sunday beating up an unidentified man, who allegedly vandalized Smith’s car during the George Floyd-fueled protests in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. The 34-year-old Smith is captured kicking the man multiple times on the ground, before unleashing a big punch to the person he …
  • Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Release of Mueller Grand Jury Docs

    Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Release of Mueller Grand Jury Docs

    The Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked the release of grand jury documents from the Mueller investigation to the House Judiciary Committee. The court granted requests by the Justice Department to allow time to prepare briefs to make the case against releasing the documents. The DOJ has until June 1 to file a response. House …
  • McDonald’s hit with two class-action suits over COVID-19 worker safety

    McDonald’s hit with two class-action suits over COVID-19 worker safety

    Five McDonald’s workers in Chicago filed a class-action lawsuit against the chain on Tuesday, accusing it of failing to adopt government safety guidance on COVID-19 and endangering employees and their families. McDonald’s failed to provide adequate hand sanitizer, gloves and masks and has not notified its staff when an employee has become infected with the …
  • Marco Rubio Takes Over for Richard Burr as Senate Intel Chairman

    Marco Rubio Takes Over for Richard Burr as Senate Intel Chairman

    Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) announced Monday that Senator Marco Rubio (R., Fla.) would assume the role of interim chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, after Senator Richard Burr (R., N.C.) stepped down from the post last week. In a statement, McConnell called the temporary appointment of Rubio “the natural choice.” “His proven …
  • American-born aristocrat tours British estates for Smithsonian Channel

    American-born aristocrat tours British estates for Smithsonian Channel

    Illinois native Julie Montagu hosts “An American Aristocrat’s Guide to Great Estates,” an eight-episode series premiering Sunday (9 p.m.) on Smithsonian Channel. Montagu became the Viscountess of Hichingbrooke when, in 2004, she married Luke Montagu — whose father is the 11th Earl of Sandwich — and moved into Mapperton House, the family’s 16th century estate …
  • McConnell Says He Was ‘Wrong’ to Claim That Obama Administration Left No Pandemic Plan

    McConnell Says He Was ‘Wrong’ to Claim That Obama Administration Left No Pandemic Plan

    Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday said his claim that the Obama administration left no plan for a national pandemic was “wrong” and there was in fact a playbook in place for the Trump administration. “I was wrong,” McConnell said during a Fox News interview. “They did leave behind a plan. So I clearly …
  • McConnell says next stimulus must have coronavirus liability protections

    McConnell says next stimulus must have coronavirus liability protections

    Congress’ next coronavirus stimulus bill must include liability protections for businesses that try to reopen amid the pandemic, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said. There’s a “high likelihood” that lawmakers take another stab at blunting the virus’ economic impact, the Kentucky Republican said, but the bill must shield businesses from virus-related lawsuits to get President …
  • Saints’ Sean Payton believes Buccaneers threw game to get Jameis Winston

    Saints’ Sean Payton believes Buccaneers threw game to get Jameis Winston

    When the Buccaneers signed future Hall of Famer Tom Brady, the Jameis Winston era in Tampa Bay officially ended. But Saints coach Sean Payton – his new HC – believes there only was a Winston era because the Bucs tanked to get him. “Heck, they lost a game on purpose to us at the end …