Stone was one of several Trump aides charged with crimes as a result of Mueller’s investigation. Others include Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser. Trump, 74, has continually denounced Stone's prosecution since his arrest in January 2019. Earlier this year, Trump publicly slammed federal prosecutors’ sentencing recommendation for Stone, which […]
Read morePresident Donald Trump commutes ally Roger Stone's prison sentence
President Donald Trump commuted the prison sentence of his longtime ally Roger Stone, the White House said. Trump's prior comments on the case bred speculation that he was considering pardoning Roger Stone or commuting the 40-month prison sentence of the longtime Republican operative. Stone was convicted of lying to Congress, […]
Read moreGreg Gutfeld lambastes Goya boycott proponents, says 'their hatred for Trump trumps their love for the poor'
Goya Foods faces boycott after CEO praises President Trump CEO Robert Unanue refuses to apologize as politicians, celebrities and social media call for boycott; reaction and analysis on ‘The Five.’ "The Five" co-host Greg Gutfeld took aim Friday at the nascent boycott of Goya Foods after CEO Robert Unanue praised President […]
Read moreRoger Stone Rebuffed by Appeals Court in Prison Delay Bid
A U.S. appeals court denied an emergency request from Republican operative Roger Stone for a delay to the start of his 40-month prison term for lying to Congress during the Russia probe, saying he hadn’t proved that he was in particular danger of catching the coronavirus behind bars. The decision […]
Read moreAyaan Hirsi Ali blasts Ilhan Omar over call to remake US, says 'I don't think we need a revolution'
Ayaan Hirsi Ali: America does not need a new revolution Human rights activist, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, tells Dana Perino on ‘The Daily Briefing’ Americans need to confront the nation’s problems, not start a revolution. Somalia-born human rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Friday over recent comments in […]
Read moreWhy reporters at Voice of America are worried it may turn into 'Voice of Trump'
Washington DC (CNN Business)Efforts to clean house at the US Agency for Global Media continued this week as leadership indicated that international journalists who work for Voice of America (VOA) will not have their visas extended and a widely respected top editor at Radio Free Asia was fired, explained three […]
Read moreHedge Funds Would Get to Keep Lots of Trades Secret in SEC Plan
Hedge funds have long complained about U.S. rules that force them to reveal their investments to other traders. For many money managers, that obligation could be going away. The Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday that it’s considering requiring only investors who hold at least $3.5 billion in equities to […]
Read moreJoe Biden Credits Elizabeth Warren With Helping Craft His New Economic Plan
Former Vice President Joe Biden is explicitly crediting Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) with helping develop his new plan for rebuilding the U.S. economy, a sign that Warren has been able to influence the policy positions of the presumptive Democratic nominee as his campaign continues to vet potential vice presidential picks. […]
Read moreMillions in PPP aid given to traffic camera companies linked to corruption scandals
Economist: The PPP ‘worked’ Columbia Business School Dean Emeritus Glenn Hubbard provides insight into the PPP and economic recovery. Companies that contract with major U.S. cities to provide red light and other traffic enforcement cameras reaped millions in taxpayer-funded aid through the Paycheck Protection Program despite alleged involvement in past bribery scandals. […]
Read moreJosh Hawley invites ESPN CEO to talk China, NBA amid clash with sports reporter
Clay Travis on dangerous ties between US sports and China: We’ve allowed the NBA to be run in a despicable way Fox Sports radio host Clay Travis, founder of Outkick, joins Laura Ingraham with reaction on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo, has extended an invitation to sit down […]
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