Joe Biden Touts Stimulus Checks As Americans Ask If There Will Be Fourth Round

Google searches for topics like “Biden fourth stimulus” and “Will Americans get a fourth stimulus check?” saw significant rises on Wednesday, according to Google Trends. Searches for “Biden fourth stimulus” and “Biden fourth stimulus check” increased 250 percent on the day the president delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress. “We kept our commitment, Democrats and Republicans, of sending $1,400 rescue checks to 85 percent of American households,” Biden said....

December 9, 2022 · 3 min · 502 words · Derek Cisneros

Joe Biden Ukraine Call Dispute Plays Into Vladimir Putin S Hands

Presidents Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke by phone on Thursday afternoon, a call intended to underscore the White House’s resolute support for Ukraine as more than 100,000 Russian troops are deployed along its northern, eastern and southern frontiers. But unidentified members of Zelenskyy’s team quickly leaked details of a dispute to the media. They claimed that Biden told his counterpart that a significant Russian invasion of Ukraine was “virtually certain” as soon as the ground froze, which would allow Russian tanks to move faster....

December 9, 2022 · 5 min · 1051 words · Raymond Knight

Joe Biden Vaccine Mandates Faces Texas Lawsuit I Ll See You In Court

On Monday, Paxton filed a motion seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block the Biden administration’s requirement that all employees of federal contractors be vaccinated against the coronavirus by December 8. It described Biden’s mandate as an “unprecedented overreach” that will force those who work with federal contractors “to choose between their fundamental constitutional rights and their livelihoods.” The motion calls the mandate part of the president’s “unconstitutional efforts to revitalize his ‘flagging vaccination campaign’ at the cost of individual liberty....

December 9, 2022 · 3 min · 482 words · Tamara Cerza

Joe Biden Wants Third Stimulus Check Threshold To Be 75 000 For Individuals

Biden answered “yes” when asked if he agreed with the upper eligibility limit during an Oval Office meeting with business leaders on Tuesday. House Democrats moved forward with a plan to keep the threshold for $1,400 direct payments at $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for married couples on Monday, despite pressure from Republicans and some moderate Democrats to cut off payments at a lower amount. The legislation, introduced by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E....

December 9, 2022 · 3 min · 515 words · Joe Alves

Joe Biden Warns Russia Will Face Swift And Severe Consequences If Ukraine Is Attacked

Biden’s message came as the U.N. Security Council met Monday to discuss the crisis in a last-ditch effort to avoid armed conflict breaking out. “If Russia is sincere about addressing our respective security concerns through dialogue, the United States and our Allies and partners will continue to engage in good faith,” Biden said in a statement. “If instead Russia chooses to walk away from diplomacy and attack Ukraine, Russia will bear the responsibility, and it will face swift and severe consequences,” the president said....

December 9, 2022 · 2 min · 417 words · David Tatum

Joe Biden Will Interview Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth As Potential Vice Presidential Pick

On Friday morning, Durbin said, “I support Tammy Duckworth. She’s spectacular, a great colleague and I hope that she fares well in this interview, which I think is going to take place soon.” Durbin did not specify on details of the interview. Former Vice President Biden officially began the search process of selecting his running mate on April 29, who he pledged would be a woman. The search committee said it will be “a rigorous selection and vetting process....

December 9, 2022 · 3 min · 462 words · Gerald Bernal

Joe Biden Will Sign Four Executive Orders On Racial Equity Here S What They Do

“We’re treating racial equity as a set of values and tools,” a senior administration official told Newsweek and other reporters in a preview of the orders Biden will sign later in the afternoon. “That’s never been done before.” Shortly after being sworn into office last Wednesday, Biden fired off more than two dozen executive directives—many of them aimed at addressing the coronavirus pandemic or undoing actions that his predecessor, Donald Trump, had taken in office....

December 9, 2022 · 3 min · 515 words · Edward Sanchez

Joe Flacco Ready For Opportunity With Broncos I Can Do A Lot More Than I Ve Shown

The 34-year-old quarterback, who was sent from the Ravens to the Broncos in a trade this offseason, participated in his first training camp practice with his new team Thursday. “There is an energy about coming here and an excitement that I feel about coming to this new team and getting another chance to be a starting quarterback in this league,” Flacco said. “I don’t think you can ever take for granted how awesome it is to get to do what I’m doing and what we are all doing, so I’m definitely excited about it and ready to go....

December 9, 2022 · 2 min · 366 words · Craig Rhoades

Joe Girardi Doesn T Think Mike Napoli S Idiot Comment Is A Big Deal

Before the Yanks and Sox battled it out for their (traditional and always super long) Sunday Night Baseball matchup, New York manager Joe Girardi shook off Napoli’s comments as a non-issue, per ESPNBoston.com’s Gordon Edes. It’s yet to be seen if there will be any kind of retaliation — i.e. a bean ball — for Napoli’s comments. But given the rivalry between the two teams, it might almost be more surprising if this is the last we heard of ‘Idiotgate....

December 9, 2022 · 1 min · 80 words · Carmen Hussey

Joe Mixon Video Makes It Clear Bob Stoops Oklahoma Put Wins Over Integrity

That’s the takeaway after a 2014 video was released showing OU running back Joe Mixon punching Amelia Molitor unconscious: As long as you have talent and help a team win games, you can get away with knocking women out cold. MORE: Disgraced athletes: Where they went wrong How could coach Bob Stoops — who watched the footage himself before deciding whether Mixon would have a place on the football team — allow him back?...

December 9, 2022 · 3 min · 629 words · Basil Qualls

Joe Rogan Calls Dave Chappelle A Nice Person And Not A Hateful Soul

The podcasting giant stood up for his fellow comic in the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, where he discussed the Netflix controversy and told his millions of listeners that Chappelle is a “lovely person.” “He’s just riding out the storm. He’s not a homophobic or transphobic person. He makes fun of himself. It’s fun, it’s just making jokes. That doesn’t mean hate,” Rogan said. “This is the problem with today....

December 9, 2022 · 3 min · 445 words · Richard Gaines

Joel Embiid Stats To Know From The 76Ers Big Man S Career High 50 Piece Vs. Magic

Tying a career-high in points, the big man had a career game and led the team to a comfortable 123-110 victory. After being down early, by as 10 in the first half, the 76ers took control of this game behind a 47-point third quarter. It was a game for the ages by the 76ers center. A superhuman effort but if you ask him, he was “okay”. He’s clearly being modest....

December 9, 2022 · 3 min · 582 words · Gina Scott

Joel Embiid Less 76Ers Need James Harden To Step Up Against Heat In Second Round

Using a dominant defensive effort and a strong performance from Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, Miami easily took care of Philadelphia in Game 1, winning 106-92. Miami now leads the second-round series 1-0. Harden finished the game with just 16 points on 5-of-13 shooting (38.5 percent) in a little over 34 minutes of action. He did have nine rebounds and five assists but also recorded a game-high five turnovers. Harden got to the free-throw line just four times (he did make all four of his attempts) and shot just 28....

December 9, 2022 · 2 min · 398 words · Kent Reyes

Joel Osteen Laughs Off Being Called A Piece Of S In Viral Video

The video was shared on the TikTok page nickandsoph on December 6 and has since been viewed over 3.6 times. It was posted with the caption: “Sound still has potential… Got taken down for bullying #joelosteen #notbullying #happyholidays’ #fyp#blowthisup @worldstar@hasandpiker.” The 16-second video begins with the man and Osteen linking arms as they smile and look up at the camera for a video. The man then begins talking and says: “I’m here with Joel Osteen” before insulting the preacher....

December 9, 2022 · 2 min · 409 words · Lori Johnson

Joey Logano Gets Contract Extension With Penske

The organization announced Thursday that it has signed Logano to a multiyear agreement. No other details were released. MORE: Tony Stewart cleared by grand jury | Marijuana use key to decision | Ward family not happy with ruling Logano, who has a career-high four wins this season and is second in the Chase for the Sprint Cup standings, will continue to drive the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford in Sprint Cup and run select Nationwide Series races for the organization....

December 9, 2022 · 2 min · 356 words · Lena Reid

Joey Logano Has Made Enemies Kurt Busch Just The Latest

December 9, 2022 · 0 min · 0 words · Malika Baker

John Calipari Gets Grilled By Child Reporter

Speaking to media members after the game, Calipari was confronted with his most difficult question of the night, and the source of the question caught a lot of people, including Calipari, off guard. MORE: Watch out for Kentucky’s stud freshmen A young Sports Illustrated for Kids reporter asked Calipari how Malik Monk, who had just scored 23 points on 7-of-11 shooting from 3-point range, stacked up against some of Calipari’s other top recruits....

December 9, 2022 · 1 min · 164 words · Justin Bailey

John Eastman Trump Lawyer Behind Pence Memo Faces 1 6 Subpoena

Rep. Bennie Thompson, the panel’s chairman, told The Washington Post on Tuesday that “it will happen,” but did not provide a timeline for when the subpoena would be issued. A House aide told Politico that the panel was preparing to seek testimony from Eastman, but stressed that he could avoid a subpoena if he cooperated with the committee’s investigation voluntarily. According to the Post, the committee has asked for documents and communications related to Eastman’s legal advice and analysis on how former president Donald Trump could seek to overturn the election results and stay in office....

December 9, 2022 · 3 min · 470 words · Marilyn Mccarron

John Fetterman Speech Fuels Controversy Amid Doctored Video Claims

Some critics have pointed to these videos as examples of why the Democrat makes a poor candidate as he contests a hard-fought U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania against Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz. However, supporters of Fetterman have argued that these videos have been doctored and do not accurately represent the scenes at his rallies. Newsweek Fact Check looked into both sides of the narrative. Last week, Fetterman vowed to debate Oz as the pair have stepped up attacks on one another in the run-up to November’s election....

December 9, 2022 · 4 min · 762 words · Roberta Alva

John Harkes Issues Statement Following Departure From Fc Cincinnati

Harkes’ departure from FC Cincinnati, first reported by Goal on Friday evening, came as a surprise to the team’s player’s and staff, with sources saying that a power struggle between the former U.S. national team captain and team president and general manager Jeff Berding. U.S. under-20s fall flat in loss to Panama Cincinnati assistant coach Alan Koch was named the team’s new head coach. Koch was hired by the club in December after having been the head coach of USL side Vancouver Whitecaps II....

December 9, 2022 · 3 min · 429 words · Timothy Loyd