‘Worst farewell speech in presidential history’: Biden’s Oval Office goodbye panned as ‘dark’

Reactions from social media came pouring in on Wednesday night as President Biden delivered his farewell address to the country ending his career in politics that spanned over half a century. “Joe Biden discussing democracy, a free press, institutions and the abuse of power in his final farewell speech is rich,” GOP Congresswoman Nancy Mace…

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Biden balks when asked if Trump deserves credit for Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal: ‘Is that a joke?’

President Biden balked at a question posed by Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich on Wednesday, about whether President-elect Trump deserves credit for the recent Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal. The deal comes during Biden’s final days in office, less than a week before Trump’s second term starts on Jan. 20. A recent meeting between…

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Washington Post staffers urge owner Jeff Bezos to meet in scathing letter: ‘We are deeply alarmed’

Hundreds of Washington Post staffers sent a letter to owner Jeff Bezos on Wednesday expressing grave concern at recent leadership decisions and the ensuing exodus of high-profile colleagues, asking for a meeting with the billionaire so the newspaper could retain its “competitive edge.” “We are deeply alarmed by recent leadership decisions that have led readers…

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Trump energy nominee heckled by climate protesters, derided by Dem senator as ‘enthusiast for fossil fuels’

Lawmakers questioned President-elect Trump’s energy secretary on climate change, the Los Angeles wildfires, and the Biden administration’s green energy agenda during his nomination hearing, which saw disruptions from several climate protesters. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a confirmation hearing for Chris Wright, Liberty Energy Inc. CEO and Trump’s pick to head the…

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Biden admin plows ahead with 11th hour plan to effectively ban cigarettes

The Biden administration’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a significant new step on Wednesday that would effectively ban cigarettes currently on the market in favor of those with lower levels of nicotine. “Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would make cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco…

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