CNN boss Chris Licht recently told The New York Times that he was caught off guard by the amount of “uninformed vitriol” he’s faced from the left over his effort to steer the network away from its hyperpartisan image. In May, Licht officially became CNN’s president, and he wasted no time before implementing major staffing and programming changes, triggering outcries of panic from the left. “The uninformed vitriol, especially from the left, has been stunning,” Licht told the Times. “Which proves my point: so much of what passes for news is name-calling, half-truths and desperation.” Instead, Licht told the Times that…
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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.
With Title 42 set to expire in the coming days, even liberal sanctuary cities are terrified of the assuredly doomed results. New York City Mayor Eric Adams says that the projected number of migrants expected to come to the city could be detrimental to public resources that current New York taxpayers rely on. According to Fox News, the annual “State of the City’s Economy and Finances” report released Thursday by the city comptroller projected $1 billion annually in spending through 2026 to cover housing, education, food, and other resources for migrants. “Our shelter system is full, and we are nearly out of…
It’s time for Stacey Abrams to pay the piper- and her campaign staff. According to Abrams’s campaign manager Lauren Groh-Wargo, the Democrat’s campaign owes more than $1 million to multiple vendors and even was forced to slash checks for most of its 180 full-time employees. According to The Washington Examiner, the campaign raised more than $100 million through the campaign cycle. “People have told me they have no idea how they’re going to pay their rent in January,” a former staffer told Axios. “It was more than unfortunate. It was messed up.” In November, the Democrat challenger lost by almost 299,000…
The Biden administration’s lack of action at the border isn’t sitting well with Homeland Security agents. According to an exclusive report from The Washington Examiner, at least one Border Patrol agent directly confronted Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas during his recent visit to Texas. Mayorkas traveled to El Paso, Texas on Monday and Tuesday to meet with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Border Patrol, Air and Marine Operations, and Office of Field Operations personnel however his welcome was more than a bit icy. Mayorkas reportedly focused his comments on smaller groups of agents and officers on suicide prevention, which those…
Democrat darling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is learning the hard way that she doesn’t have many friends outside of politics. The New York Congresswoman helped produce “To the End” with activist Varshini Prakash, climate policy writer Rhiana Gunn-Wright and political strategist Alexandra Rojas over the past four years. The documentary follows the women as they attempt to pass sweeping climate legislation in Congress has been widely regarded as a flop – only generating about $80 per theater. https://twitter.com/WilkowMajority/status/1602875656572137473 While discussing the failure, Fox News’s Greg Gutfeld told “The Five” the documentary solidified his hunch about AOC – that she’s shirking her responsibilities…
Despite years of championing dangerous immigration policies and advocating for open borders, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) says repealing a Trump administration border policy is a mistake. The Biden administration is moving forward to end Trump’s Title 42 border policy that permits police and border officers to expedite the expulsion of illegal immigrants. On Monday, Gov. Newsom told ABC News, “The fact is, what we’ve got right now is not working and is about to break in a post-42 world unless we take some responsibility and ownership.” “I’m saying that as a father,” the governor added. “I’m saying that as…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ national profile is continuing to soar and Donald Trump should be concerned. A recent poll reported DeSantis leading Trump by 23 points among a list of potential 2024 Republican presidential candidates. The USA Today- Suffolk University poll reported that 56 percent of Republican and Republican-leaning voters prefer DeSantis, while only 33 percent would support Trump. More than 60 percent said they want a nominee who will continue Trump’s policies but is not Trump, while 31 percent want the former president to run, according to The Hill. “Republicans and conservative independents increasingly want Trumpism without Trump,” said…
Humiliated ex-CNN boss Jeff Zucker has finally landed a new gig nearly a year after being fired from the network. While speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Zucker confirmed he will take over as chief executive at RedBird Capital Partners and International Media Investments, a sports and media investment firm based in Abu Dhabi. “It’s a time of tremendous change in large part because of technology,” Zucker said during an interview with the Journal, which noted Zucker’s job at RedBird Capital will include building, buying and investing in sports, media and entertainment entities. “This is also an incredibly exciting time around what…
Following an automatic recount, Freedom Caucus member Lauren Boebert can finally breathe a sigh of relief. On Monday, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced Boebert defeated Democrat challenger Adam Frisch by 546 votes. https://twitter.com/ChrisLoesch/status/1602473305654673415 “Republicans have been entrusted with the majority, and we must now prove we can take the temperature down in DC by leading not only with strength but grace,” Boebert said Sunday after the counties in her district completed their recounts. “Our conservative policies will help all Americans to overcome the challenges we face so each of us has the opportunity to live our very best life,”…
On Monday, Republican Senator Mike Braun officially announced his campaign to become Indiana’s next governor. Current Governor Eric Holcomb (R) is term-limited and cannot seek re-election. “I’m a Main Street businessman, not a politician, and I want every Hoosier to have a chance at the American dream that I built here in Indiana. I’m running for the Governor of Indiana to make our state a beacon of freedom and opportunity for America,” Braun tweeted. https://twitter.com/braun4indiana/status/1602358571324383233 The first-term Indiana senator made his decision official during a luncheon at an Indianapolis steakhouse on Monday, according to The Hill. Braun’s announcement was not…