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GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (Fla.) on Saturday argued there is no "moral equivalence" between Israel and Hamas, as the war in the Middle East continues. “Israel values life, the Hamas terrorists worship death,” DeSantis said during a speech at the Republican Jewish Coalition Conference in Las Vegas. “Don’t tell me there’s a moral equivalency...
Actress Cheryl Hines slammed President Biden for not providing a security detail to her husband, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in comments Friday. Hines joined TMZ to speak about the intruder who was arrested twice Wednesday after trying to break into her home with RFK Jr. in Los Angeles. “Yes, you’re right I’m being...
The escalating war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza will likely take center stage in this week’s Sunday news shows, as Israel began a ground invasion of the territory early Saturday. The Israeli military had hinted at the expected ground invasion for days, including sending multiple night raids into Gaza. Airstrikes also continued to escalate...
Popstar Lizzo on Friday filed a motion to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by three of her former backup dancers, claiming that the group is only looking for a “quick pay day.” The trio of dancers filed the suit in August, claiming Lizzo created a “hostile, abusive work environment” The lawsuit accuses the music...
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy called claims that he is anti-Israel “dead wrong” in Saturday comments. “Many of you have heard my policy views described by the press as ‘unfriendly to Israel,’” Ramaswamy said at the Republican Jewish Coalition Conference in Las Vegas. “Some have even described me and my views as ‘anti-Israel.’ That's dead wrong.” Ramaswamy...
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona posted online to tell students that their identity matters, noting his own struggles during his childhood. Cardona said growing up a lot of teachers called him Michael, instead of Miguel, diminishing his Latino heritage. “My name is Miguel, but a lot of my teachers called me Michael. In 7th grade I...
Dozens of conservative lawmakers sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson pressing the top House Republican to act swiftly on a sprawling bill that governs many agricultural and food programs.