A new report has identified the suspected source behind the batch of leaked footage of former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. According to a report from The Tampa Bay Times, a federal prosecutor is investigating the alleged hack of Fox News by Tim Burke that resulted in internal videos of Tucker Carlson being released and shared with the media. The outlet reported that the FBI searched Burke’s home earlier this week. The successful media consultant and former Deadspin and Daily Beast writer known on Twitter as @bubbaprog is reportedly being investigated in connection with the leak. Mediaite has more: A letter sent to…
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Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.
The Republican presidential primary field is still growing. Fresh reports indicate another Republican governor is planning to launch his presidential campaign in the coming weeks. Sources close to two-term North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum told Fox News that the former software company CEO is planning to officially launch his campaign during an event in Fargo on June 7. Fox News has more: Sources close to Burgum say the governor would likely focus a presidential campaign on two issues — the economy and energy. However, Burgum, who served as chair of the Western Governors Association, could also point to his recent…
Ron DeSantis is already breaking records. The Florida governor’s highly anticipated presidential announcement on Twitter Spaces literally broke the app. On Wednesday, DeSantis made the announcement that he was running for president during the Twitter Space, which was hosted by Twitter owner Elon Musk and GOP donor David Sacks, a close friend of Musk’s. However, due to the volume of people tuning in, the event was slightly marred by some technical difficulties. (RELATED: Ron DeSantis Officially Files 2024 Paperwork) “This was by far the biggest room ever held on social media,” Sacks wrote in-part on the platform. “Twitter performed great…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) is taking drastic measures to keep America safe. On Thursday, Gov. Lee authorized the deployment of 100 National Guard troops to the U.S. – Mexico border as officials work to curtail illegal entries into the country. “America continues to face an unprecedented border crisis that threatens our nation’s security and the safety of Tennesseans,” Lee said in a statement obtained by The Daily Wire. “The federal government owes Americans a plan to secure our country, and in the meantime, states continue to answer this important call to service. I am again authorizing the Tennessee National…
It’s official. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has officially filed paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) hours ahead of his expected announcement. The Florida governor has been widely expected to enter the 2024 Republican presidential primary for months. https://twitter.com/DeSantisFan2024/status/1661440227490279424 DeSantis joins a growing primary field. Earlier this week Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.) announced his bid for the White House. Former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley, tech mogul Vivek Ramaswamy, and former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson have also jumped into the race. Former President Donald Trump has consistently commanded polls since announcing his third presidential campaign. DeSantis has already attracted some high-profile supporters. Hours before his official announcement…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) says the city is about to hit its breaking point. On Tuesday the mayor asked to suspend New York City’s “right to shelter.” Mayor In his request, Mayor Adams said his administration can no longer guarantee housing for the tens of thousands of illegal immigrants arriving in the city. “It is in the best interest of everyone, including those seeking to come to the United States, to be upfront that New York City cannot single-handedly provide care to everyone crossing our border,” Adams said. The mayor added, “Being dishonest about this will only…
Is Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin experiencing buyer’s remorse? New reports indicate the Virginia governor is “reconsidering” mounting a 2024 bid for the White House despite previously refuting such claims. Republican donors are urging Youngkin to reconsider running as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to jump in the race Wednesday and former President Donald Trump continues to dominate in the polls, according to Axios. “He’s reconsidering,” a source close to Youngkin told Axios. “He’d be in his own lane: He’s not never-Trump, and he’s not Trump-light.” There are “serious discussions happening on re-engaging in the presidential” election, a GOP Virginia political expert…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is hitting the campaign trail running… Despite his previous support of Donald Trump, Hal Lambert, who founded Point Bridge Capital – also known as “MAGA ETF” is betting against Trump in this election. “I’m in for DeSantis this time — I plan to do a lot to help DeSantis win,” Lambert told the New York Post prior to DeSantis joining the race. “Ron is good at giving a message.” Lambert served on Trump’s inaugural committee in 2016. His issue with Trump for 2024 is that the former president is too focused on the results from 2020. “We…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has refused to turn over subpoenaed documents related to House Committees’ investigation into the Biden family’s business dealings. On Monday, the agency refused to provide the document in a private meeting with the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, according to Fox News. The unclassified FD-1023 document details criminal allegations of a pay-to-play scheme related to the Biden family’s business dealings, according to a whistleblower who spoke with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) who chairs the Oversight Committee, issued the subpoena to the FBI, which previously failed to provide the document by a May 10…
Kari Lake has reached the end of her attempts to overturn the result of Arizona’s 2022 gubernatorial election. An Arizona judge has dismissed the Republican gubernatorial candidate’s last remaining legal claim in her lawsuit challenging her loss to Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter A. Thompson ruled Lake did not provide evidence that the signature review process for mail-in ballots in Maricopa County was tainted by misconduct. In March, the Arizona Supreme Court rejected all but one of Kari Lake‘s claims in her lawsuit. (RELATED: Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Majority Of Kari Lake Challenge) During the trial, Lake’s attorneys called…