Biden’s remarks came during a primetime interview at the White House with ABC News’ World News Tonight anchor David Muir, who proceeded to ask the president if he would run again during the next election. “You said you would absolutely serve eight years if elected,” Muir said. “Do you plan to run for re-election?” “Yes,” Biden answered. “But look, I’m a great respecter of fate. Fate has intervened in my life many many times....
Biden’s warning to Putin comes after up to 1,500 U.S. businesses were affected by last weekend’s ransomware attack, which was linked to Russia-based REvil hacking group, the Associated Press reported. The conversation came less than a month after the two leaders met in Geneva when Biden warned against continuing cyberattacks on U.S. businesses and infrastructure emanating from Russia. While speaking to reporters at an event on economic competitiveness, Biden said that there will be consequences for continuing cyberattacks from the country....
Trump confirmed in the early hours that he and Melania had received positive tests, with the pair isolating following this. “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately,” he wrote. “We will get through this TOGETHER!” In a message following this, Biden said he and his wife, Jill, will “continue to pray” for the pair’s health. “Jill and I send our thoughts to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a swift recovery....
The Redfield & Wilton Strategies survey conducted on behalf of Newsweek found that 44 percent of those polled thought former Vice President Biden “best embodies the ability to lead the United States during a war.” Thirty-seven percent chose Trump, while 19 percent said they did not know who would be best. The online poll was conducted on 17 and 18 October, surveying 3,150 weighted registered U.S. voters. Both male and female respondents chose Biden over Trump....
“Choosing to put politics and political elections above the health of our Democracy is unconscionable,” Manchin said in a video shared to Twitter on Friday. “And the betrayal of the oath we each take is something they will have to live with.” His remarks come hours after a bill that would form an independent commission into the events of January 6 was filibustered in the Senate by a 54-35 vote, with only six Republicans breaking ranks to join every Democrat in favor of advancing the legislation....
The Labor Department announced on Thursday that annual inflation had increased at its fastest pace in 40 years. However, Manchin said in a statement emailed to Newsweek that Congress cannot add “more fuel to an economy already on fire” by intervening. He believes it’s time for the Federal Reserve to take the reins. Inflation is “draining the hard-earned wages of every American” and “causing real and severe economic pain that can no longer be ignored,” the moderate Democrat said in his emailed statement....
Manchin, who is considered to be on the right of the party, told reporters Tuesday he was opposed to a rules change that would allow debate on the legislation to end with a simple majority rather than the usual 60 votes required. The senator said that while others had changed their views on the filibuster, he had not. However, pages still live on Manchin’s website show that he was once in favor of reforming the parliamentary procedure....
In “Paterno Legacy: Enduring Lessons from the Life and Death of My Father,” which hit the shelves at some central Pennsylvania bookstores this week, Jay Paterno writes that his father said he didn’t want to accuse somebody of something he didn’t witness or know to be true. “I didn’t know that he’d done all that stuff,” Joe Paterno told his son, according to the book. “I had no idea. I just didn’t know....
Rogan was widely criticized by hundreds of medical and scientific experts for airing false statements on vaccines and the COVID pandemic on his show, which boasts an estimated 11 million listeners a month. That also led to a massive backlash from artists like Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, who took their music off Spotify in protest against sharing a platform with the podcaster. Now Rogan, who reportedly signed a $250 million deal with the streaming service, has said he will quit podcasting if he “has to walk on eggshells....
New research shows that almost 11 percent of Twitter accounts engaging in commentary around the trial are “inauthentic.” Cyabra a tech company dedicated to detecting fake social media accounts shared their analysis of 2,300 Twitter profiles engaging in the Depp/Heard discourse and found that most authentic accounts are supportive of the Pirates of the Caribbean actor, while the inauthentic ones were supportive of his ex-wife. The findings were published in a report by Fox News which Rogan shared to his Instagram account on Sunday....
MORE: Must-see conference finals photos When asked after the Sharks secured their trip to the Final with a 5-2 win against the Blues on Wednesday, Thornton had this to say about whether he’d watch Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Penguins and Lightning on Thursday: “It depends. My little daughter, she draws a lot, so I’ve either got to draw with her or watch ‘Cars’ with my little boy, or watch the game, so I’ll be bouncing back and forth tomorrow....
The 76ers center is listed as probable for Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Raptors as he continues to deal with an illness. According to TSN, Embiid missed shootaround Tuesday morning and he is dealing with an upper respiratory infection that kept him away from the team. Teammate Jimmy Butler said after the shootaround that he could tell Embiid was ill and offered his sympathy and support — while trying stay as far away from his teammate as possible....
They did all of the usual topics: Going through the ins and outs of racing, talking a little trash about a competitor brand and more. Then came the math portion of the interview. MORE: Logano the next Gordon? | Must-see Daytona 500 photos Jump to the 2:30 mark for the moment that leaves Letterman speechless. Whether he knows how many pounds are in a ton or not doesn’t change that he’s gotten his 2015 season off to a great start....
According to Major League Baseball, the Reds first baseman will appeal the suspension and will continue to play until the appeal is heard. MORE: Epic baseball umpire arguments The ban stems from a tirade Votto had during in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s game against the Pirates. Angry about a called strike, Votto confronted Welke. Votto then pointed toward the Reds dugout to plead, “I had asked for time.” The backtalk upset Welke, who tossed Votto....
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Jameson hasn’t been on a baseball field since. Until Friday. Still recovering from a bite that dismayed doctors, Jameson threw out the first pitch before the Rockies played the Dodgers at Coors Field. His big brother JB, 3, played the part of catcher. The pitch might have lacked some velocity, but it registered triple digits on the cute radar. MORE: A-Rod plays with autistic children | 100-year-old man throws first pitch in Cleveland...
The idea is to view in a classified setting the draft copy of Bolton’s book, which reportedly says President Donald Trump tied withheld military aid for Ukraine to investigations into Joe Biden and other Democrats to benefit his re-election effort. Bolton’s claim, reported by The New York Times on Sunday, is at the heart of Democrats’ allegations that the president abused his power and obstructed Congress’ subsequent investigation. First floated by Sen....
While you think the man you’ve been tweeting to is John Calipari, alas, it is not. MORE: Exclusive five-part series on John Calipari | Preseason All-Americans | Top 10 all-time UK players Calipari told USA Today he doesn’t tweet, he doesn’t use Facebook and doesn’t even own a computer. “I’ll never have Hillary’s problem,’’ he said. “I don’t do email. You want to talk to me, call me. If you need it to be private, we’ll go in the bathroom and turn on the water....
Cena has been largely absent from WWE programming for the past few months due to outside commitments — such as a high-profile gig hosting “Saturday Night Live” — but he should be back for the WrestleMania season. And not a moment too soon, as star power has been sorely lacking on the blue brand ever since September, resulting in months of a never-ending Dean Ambrose-AJ Styles-James Ellsworth feud to fill time....
That’s not really the message, though. This is: These Broncos had better keep winning — or else John Elway wasted four years of everybody’s lives, lots of money and the final chapter of Manning’s career. MORE: Best of Week 8 | Broncos hold Rodgers to 77 yards | Week 9 opening lines As No. 1 decision-maker, Elway’s goal wasn’t to contend, wasn’t to be in the mix every year, wasn’t to give Manning a nice farewell tour and a bunch of records to take into retirement....
