Day: April 21, 2023

Critics blast Dem Rep. Stacey Plaskett for threatening journalist Matt Taibbi with jail time: ‘Party of norms’

10:00 am April 21, 2023

Top House Democrat Stacey Plaskett, V.I., is facing intense backlash for threatening jail time towards independent journalist Matt Taibbi over his testimony about the Twitter Files at last month’s Congressional hearing. “Sure is getting fashy around here,” reacted fellow Twitter Files journalist Michael Shellenberger, who testified alongside Taibbi at the hearing. Shellenberger later added, “It […]

Sudan conflict: Rapid Support Forces announces 72-hour truce as Sudanese general commits to civilian rule

9:47 am April 21, 2023

Military generals on both sides of the fighting in Sudan agreed to a temporary truce Friday, which coincides with the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday, marking the end of Ramadan. Explosions and gunfire rocked the capital city of Khartoum earlier that morning — and the preceding days — before Sudanese Armed Forces Commander Gen. Abdel Fattah […]

Bette Midler whines after losing coveted Twitter verification: ‘Elon took my blue check away!’

9:38 am April 21, 2023

Actress and “Hocus Pocus” star Bette Midler called Twitter CEO Elon Musk a “worm” after she lost her blue check verification on the social media platform. Midler declared that she was now “unverified” in a viral tweet Thursday that has racked up over 1,000,000 views on the platform. “Elon took my blue check away! I’m […]

Lockdowns, mandates and scandals: How Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 response brought California to its knees

9:00 am April 21, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s lockdown-heavy approach to the COVID-19 pandemic is facing new scrutiny as he finds an unlikely ally in former President Donald Trump in attacking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ handling of the pandemic ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Trump recently dubbed DeSantis the “lockdown governor,” even though the Florida governor’s restrictions were […]

5th grade teacher enrages activists, audience by denying trans ideology: ‘That’s not hateful, that’s a fact’

9:00 am April 21, 2023

A 5th grade teacher locked horns with fellow guests and audience members during Dr. Phil amid a heated debate about whether schools should teach transgender ideology. Dr. Phil hosted an episode on Thursday over gender “inclusivity” in schools, ranging from tampons being given out in boys’ restrooms to curriculum teaching transgender ideology. One guest argued […]