Day: August 6, 2023

Congress should use ‘power of the purse’ to force changes at DOJ, DHS: Rep. Chip Roy

4:54 pm August 6, 2023

Congress should use its authority over government spending to force changes at the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security operating under a “tyrannical” executive branch, Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said Sunday. Roy said he believes the DOJ has been “weaponized” under the Biden administration during an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” and urged […]

Newsom spox rips DeSantis debate counteroffer as a ‘joke’: ‘No wonder Trump is kicking his a–‘

4:42 pm August 6, 2023

A spokesperson for California Gov. Gavin Newsom trashed GOP presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ counteroffer for a debate as a “joke.” “What a joke,” Newsom spokesperson Nathan Click said in a statement to Politico Saturday. “DeSantis’ counterproposal is littered with crutches to hide his insecurity and ineptitude — swapping opening statements with a hype […]

Missing hiker found dead near Phoenix trail from apparent heat-related illness

4:24 pm August 6, 2023

A hiker missing near Phoenix was found dead Friday evening after suffering an apparent heat-related illness as excessive temperatures continue to sizzle parts of the southwest. Jessica Christine Lindstrom, 34, had begun a hike at the Deem Hills Recreation Area around 8:30 a.m. that day, but failed to return after several hours, the Phoenix Police […]

Guardians’ Jose Ramirez stays in lineup after Tim Anderson fight; MLB weighing discipline

4:18 pm August 6, 2023

Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez was back in the lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Chicago White Sox – the day after he got into a fight with shortstop Tim Anderson. Ramirez was slotted in as the designated hitter. The White Sox kept Anderson out for the game. MLB was still reviewing the brawl, […]

Maryland woman vanishes after going for walk on nature trail as desperate search ensues

4:11 pm August 6, 2023

Maryland law enforcement officials are looking for a woman who reportedly disappeared Saturday evening after leaving to take a walk on a nature trail. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help finding 37-year-old Rachel Morin, who was last seen on Saturday at about 6 p.m. after leaving to take a walk […]