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CNN+ Executives Projected Platform Would Generate More Revenue Than Cable Channel

CNN+ Executives Projected Platform Would Generate More Revenue Than Cable Channel

In a CNN+ pitch deck recently acquired by Axios, CNN+ executives believed the new streaming platform would outpace the company’s cable channel in the span of ten years. The pitch deck released shows the clear delusion of CNN executives, who were forced to shutter the doors on CNN+ less than a month after launching the subscription service.Read more

Elon Musk Criticizes Top Twitter Lawyer Over Hunter Biden Laptop Censorship

Elon Musk Criticizes Top Twitter Lawyer Over Hunter Biden Laptop Censorship

After Elon Musk’s successful bid for Twitter was announced Monday the social media platform’s new leader took to Twitter to criticize the previous regime for censoring content related to the Hunter Biden laptop scandal. The sub-tweet fired off by Musk was in the comment section of a Politico article titled “Twitter’s top lawyer reassures staff, cries during meeting about Musk takeover.”Read more

House Republicans Lay Groundwork to Impeach Secretary of Homeland Security

House Republicans Lay Groundwork to Impeach Secretary of Homeland Security

On Monday, 133 House Republicans joined forces to send a letter to the office of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas laying the groundwork to call for his impeachment. The effort was led by Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN), Chairman of the Border Security Caucus, and his co-chair Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX). Other notable signees include Minority Leader McCarthy, Minority Whip Steve Scalise and Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik. Read more

Trump’s Future on Twitter

Trump’s Future on Twitter

Following Twitter’s acceptance of Elon Musk’s bid to purchase the platform and Musk’s promise to loosen censorship restrictions had many asking if former President and Twitter user Donald J. Trump would rejoin the platform. Trump provided a swift response to that question on Monday, stating that he did not plan to rejoin the platform.Read more

Minority Gun Ownership Growing at Record Rates

Minority Gun Ownership Growing at Record Rates

The number of minority gun owners has grown drastically over the past year, as gun purchases by people of color has now hit record highs. Following record high-crime rates in cities nation-wide, a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and other factors, Asian, Black and Latino Americans are purchasing firearms and acknowledging their Second Amendment rights at records never seen before.Read more

The Squad’s Influence on House Democrats Expected to Increase in Coming Congress

The Squad’s Influence on House Democrats Expected to Increase in Coming Congress

Once a band of four ultra-progressive liberal activists turned Members of Congress is now expected to grow their influence over Democrat leadership in the House of Representatives following the midterms elections this Fall. While Democrats are expected to lose seats and the majority in the House the role of the liberal wing of the party is expected to grow.Read more

Elon Announces Procurement of $46.5 billion in Funding to Buy Twitter

Elon Announces Procurement of $46.5 billion in Funding to Buy Twitter

The electric car mogul and prospective proprietor of social media platforms Elon Musk said on Thursday that he has arranged commitments to the tune of $46.5 billion to finance the purchase of Twitter. The announcement comes one week after Musk first announced he had filed an offer with the Securities and Exchange Commission to purchase the platform.Read more

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CNN+ Executives Projected Platform Would Generate More Revenue Than Cable Channel

CNN+ Executives Projected Platform Would Generate More Revenue Than Cable Channel

In a CNN+ pitch deck recently acquired by Axios, CNN+ executives believed the new streaming platform would outpace the company’s cable channel in the span of ten years. The pitch deck released shows the clear delusion of CNN executives, who were forced to shutter the doors on CNN+ less than a month after launching the subscription service.Continue Reading

Elon Musk Criticizes Top Twitter Lawyer Over Hunter Biden Laptop Censorship

Elon Musk Criticizes Top Twitter Lawyer Over Hunter Biden Laptop Censorship

After Elon Musk’s successful bid for Twitter was announced Monday the social media platform’s new leader took to Twitter to criticize the previous regime for censoring content related to the Hunter Biden laptop scandal. The sub-tweet fired off by Musk was in the comment section of a Politico article titled “Twitter’s top lawyer reassures staff, cries during meeting about Musk takeover.”Continue Reading

House Republicans Lay Groundwork to Impeach Secretary of Homeland Security

House Republicans Lay Groundwork to Impeach Secretary of Homeland Security

On Monday, 133 House Republicans joined forces to send a letter to the office of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas laying the groundwork to call for his impeachment. The effort was led by Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN), Chairman of the Border Security Caucus, and his co-chair Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX). Other notable signees include Minority Leader McCarthy, Minority Whip Steve Scalise and Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik. Continue Reading

Trump’s Future on Twitter

Trump’s Future on Twitter

Following Twitter’s acceptance of Elon Musk’s bid to purchase the platform and Musk’s promise to loosen censorship restrictions had many asking if former President and Twitter user Donald J. Trump would rejoin the platform. Trump provided a swift response to that question on Monday, stating that he did not plan to rejoin the platform.Continue Reading

Minority Gun Ownership Growing at Record Rates

Minority Gun Ownership Growing at Record Rates

The number of minority gun owners has grown drastically over the past year, as gun purchases by people of color has now hit record highs. Following record high-crime rates in cities nation-wide, a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and other factors, Asian, Black and Latino Americans are purchasing firearms and acknowledging their Second Amendment rights at records never seen before.Continue Reading

The Squad’s Influence on House Democrats Expected to Increase in Coming Congress

The Squad’s Influence on House Democrats Expected to Increase in Coming Congress

Once a band of four ultra-progressive liberal activists turned Members of Congress is now expected to grow their influence over Democrat leadership in the House of Representatives following the midterms elections this Fall. While Democrats are expected to lose seats and the majority in the House the role of the liberal wing of the party is expected to grow.Continue Reading

Man charged with assault with intent to kill after mother of his baby jumps out apartment window bound

Man charged with assault with intent to kill after mother of his baby jumps out apartment window bound

Heather CurtisWMAL.com A 22-year-old man faces charges including assault with intent to kill after D.C. Police say he tied a woman’s hands and feet together and assaulted her. According to a police report, the woman told officers she got away and jumped out the window of the apartment in the Connecticut House building on Connecticut…Continue Reading

Florida Legislator Sends Bill to End Disney’s Self-Governing Status to DeSantis Desk

Florida Legislator Sends Bill to End Disney’s Self-Governing Status to DeSantis Desk

The Florida House of Representative followed in the steps of the state senate, passing a bill that would formally revoke the special status enjoyed at Reedy Creek – the home of Disney’s and municipal district operated by Walt Disney Co. The legislation is now headed to the desk of Governor Ron DeSantis to be ratified.Continue Reading

Elon Announces Procurement of $46.5 billion in Funding to Buy Twitter

Elon Announces Procurement of $46.5 billion in Funding to Buy Twitter

The electric car mogul and prospective proprietor of social media platforms Elon Musk said on Thursday that he has arranged commitments to the tune of $46.5 billion to finance the purchase of Twitter. The announcement comes one week after Musk first announced he had filed an offer with the Securities and Exchange Commission to purchase the platform.Continue Reading

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