[ad_1] The reaction was thunderous and effusive. Colleagues and competitors, team officials, longtime readers and even some critics all celebrated when the Associated Press Sports Editors announced this past week that Times columnist Bill Plaschke won its prestigious Red Smith Award. It is widely considered the highest sports journalism honor a writer can earn. Plaschke, … Read more
[ad_1] Stephon Gilmore is the latest former New England Patriot to speak out against Apple TV’s documentary about the organization’s Super Bowl run. Fittingly called “The Dynasty,” the documentary explores the rise of the Patriots, who won six Super Bowls in a 20-year span behind Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. It gives a behind-the-scenes look … Read more
[ad_1] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers are considering criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent, a proposal advancing in one of the most eager states to enact policies aimed at the LGBTQ community. Republican senators advanced the legislation Thursday on a 25-4 vote. It must now clear the similarly GOP-dominated House. … Read more
[ad_1] IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Arizona Republicans block an effort to repeal 1864 abortion bill 02:14 UP NEXT How ‘upskilling’ is changing the workforce and salaries 04:31 ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored with Congressional Gold Medal 00:35 Violent and destructive storms race across … Read more
[ad_1] IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Chuck Todd: Why a political middle ground no longer ‘exists’ on abortion 08:11 Now Playing Speaker Johnson uses ‘McCarthy-esque’ tactics after House Republicans block FISA bill 03:53 UP NEXT Speaker Johnson delays sending Mayorkas articles of impeachment to Senate … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — A band of hard-right agitators, backed by former President Donald Trump, revolted against GOP leaders on Wednesday, blocking renewal of a powerful surveillance program that is set to expire next week and throwing the GOP-led House into chaos once again. Nineteen conservatives broke with Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and his leadership team and … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are inching closer to burying a bipartisan bill to expand the child tax credit and provide breaks for businesses, issuing a series of demands that would most likely disrupt the coalition that enabled it to pass the House. The $78 billion bill, negotiated by House Ways and Means Committee Chair … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking to address concerns among American Jews that antisemitism is on the rise six months after Hamas’ deadly, surprise Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli invasion of Gaza. Led by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., the group introducing the Combating Antisemitism Act on Wednesday aims … Read more
[ad_1] IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Rep. Espaillat signals he would support Jeffries if Johnson were ousted from speakership 06:29 Israeli invasion into Rafah ‘would be a catastrophe,’ says retired lieutenant general 08:19 Dept. of Justice will not release audio of Pres. Biden’s interview with … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Three Democratic congressmen unveiled legislation Friday to rename a federal prison in Miami after former President Donald Trump. The bill — offered by Reps. Gerry Connolly, of Virginia; Jared Moskowitz, of Florida; and John Garamendi, of California — comes in response to a measure introduced by a group of House Republicans to … Read more