Day: December 21, 2024

Brief government shutdown ushered in before Christmas as Senate works to advance House bill

10:31 am December 21, 2024

A partial government shutdown began at 12:01 on Saturday morning after Congress failed to pass a stopgap spending measure before the deadline and send it to President Biden’s desk. However, the Senate is actively working through amendment votes and other considerations in order to send the measure to Biden. The stopgap bill is expected to […]

Biden considers commuting the sentences of federal death row inmates: report

8:24 am December 21, 2024

As President Biden’s term comes to an end, he is reportedly considering commuting the sentences of most, if not all, of the 40 men on the federal government’s death row. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that the move would frustrate President-elect Trump’s plan to streamline executions as he takes […]

Nick Saban backs coach Ryan Day, instructs Ohio State fans to ‘quit all this negative bulls—‘

8:09 am December 21, 2024

During his storied coaching career, Nick Saban rarely shied away from an opportunity to share his thoughts on college football-centric hot topics. Saban and the rest of ESPN’s “College GameDay” crew were in Indiana ahead of the 12-team College Football Playoff opener between Notre Dame and the Hoosiers. While the high-stakes game was the main […]

Ravens waive Pro Bowl receiver Diontae Johnson after drama-filled tenure

6:54 am December 21, 2024

An ugly marriage between the Baltimore Ravens and Diontae Johnson is over. The Ravens acquired Johnson in October in hopes of jolting their already stout offense. Johnson did anything but, and he was waived by the team Friday. The trade was a disaster from the start. In his first game with the team, Johnson had […]

Embattled Illinois mayor declares ‘I am your Rosa Parks’ amid leadership feud

6:06 am December 21, 2024

Controversial Dolton, Illinois “super mayor” and Thornton Township supervisor Tiffany Henyard compared herself to multiple historical figures amid a struggle to maintain power. Within the Thornton Township in Illinois, an ongoing insurance dispute between supervisor Henyard and local board members Carmen Carlisle and Chris Gonzalez has escalated into a government shutdown. As a result, many […]