Merrick Garland dropping hints about Donald Trump would be out of line
For many, Tuesday night was an evening of contrasts. There was a calm and measured attorney general assuring the public that the Justice Department will hold accountable anyone found criminally responsible for the events of January 6, 2021, or for attempting to overturn the 2020 election. When NBC News’ Lester Holt asked Merrick Garland if that approach could apply even to former President Donald Trump, even if Trump announced he would run for president again, Garland repeated the refrain that no one is above the law. Garland remained expressionless never showing his hand, the consummate poker player. Garland, probably aware…
Read More »Calls from Pentagon chiefs to China go unanswered amid Taiwan crisis
US military leaders strive to keep lines of communication open even with potential adversaries like China to avoid accidents and other miscalculations that could escalate into full-scale conflict. But the last call Milley had with his Chinese counterpart, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Li Zuocheng, was on July 7, the Pentagon said. The two spoke via secure video conference about the need to keep lines of communication open as well as reduce risk, according to a readout from Milley’s office. Austin, meanwhile, met in person with Chinese Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe in June on the…
Read More »FG concludes the takeover of four discs
…inaugurates a new electricity management board The Federal Government has completed the acquisition of four electricity distribution companies and constituted the board of the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, said the newly constituted board of directors of the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company will enhance ongoing efforts to resolve liabilities related to tariff shortfalls of power distribution companies across the country. According to a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo made the assertion in his virtual remarks at the inauguration of NELMCO’s new 10-member board. The…
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Dennis Rodman says he’s going to Russia to help free Brittney Griner
Dennis Rodman he says he will put his dictatorial diplomacy to good use soon to try and free him Brittney Grinerwho is currently imprisoned in Russia. The former NBA star said so NBC news this weekend that he plans to get on the plane this week, adding that he got “clearance” to go and “help this girl” in a possible prisoner exchange. It’s unclear whether or not Rodman is serious…but his track record suggests he might be. Former NBA player Dennis Rodman says he plans to visit Russia to seek Brittney Griner’s release. “I was allowed to go to Russia…
Read More »Latest News Live Updates – 22 August 2022: Read all the news, as it happens, only on News18.com
BY August 22, 2022 For News 18/ Updated: 22 Aug 2022, 05:55 IST Up-to-the-minute news updates of events from around the world, with a special focus on India. From daily coronavirus news on the likely third wave, number of infections, vaccination and reopening of places and activities to all the latest in the fields of politics, education, business, entertainment and sports, everything you need to know, as it happens, and all in one place. Get instant news about elections, governments and political parties; updates on school and university admissions and exam results; and information on the evolution of the stock…
Read More »Latest News LIVE Security beefed up at Delhi Tikri border ahead of farmers’ protest at Jantar Mantar today
Breaking News Live Updates, August 22: The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and other farmer groups are organizing a ‘mahapanchayat’ at the Jantar Mantar today to raise their voice over their pending demand for proper implementation of the minimum support price (MSP). In the wake of this protest call, the Delhi Police has already beefed up security at the Haryana-Tikri border. They have erected cement barriers while farmers had already started pouring into the capital yesterday onwards. They will pass through the jurisdiction of the outer district, which includes the border from Ghazipur to Ghaziabad. “In this regard, adequate deployment of…
Read More »Explosive wildfire grows near Yosemite, forcing thousands to evacuate: ‘It’s absolutely terrifying’
A fierce California wildfire expanded Monday, burning thousands of acres and forcing evacuations as tens of millions of Americans suffocated. scorching heat the weekend. More than 2,000 firefighters supported by 17 helicopters have been deployed against the Oak Fire, which broke out near Yosemite National Park on Friday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. But three days after it started, the fire has already consumed more than 16,700 hectares and was 10% contained as of Monday morning. the agency said. “Extreme drought conditions have resulted in critical fuel moisture levels,” according to Cal…
Read More »WATCH: Alabama politics this week
Radio show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick will take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — Polls indicate that the Inflation Reduction Act is being met with skepticism. — Is Gov. Kay Ivey ecstatic that California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is attacking the state of Alabama? — Will attempts at a grocery tax break or an Education Trust Fund tax break gain traction in 2023? AL.com columnist Cameron Smith joins the show to discuss the battle between Governors Ivey and Newsom, tax plans, alcohol at Bryant-Denny Stadium and everything happening in Alabama politics this week…
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