When asked by reporters on October 10 whether, if elected, he would seek to create additional Supreme Court seats, a radical plan known as “court packing,” the former vice president replied that “[i]t’s not constitutional what they’re doing.” This baffling response apparently refers to President Trump and Senate Republicans, who are working to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. This clip spread quickly, and it is easy to see why....
That’s nothing new. Going back to Jimmy Carter’s focus on “representativeness,” Democratic presidents have touted demographics ahead of most other considerations when it comes to judicial nominations. Carter’s attorney general, Griffin Bell, once testified that “Mr. Carter was prepared to appoint to the Federal Bench a black, Hispanic, or woman lawyer who was found to be less qualified than a white male as long as the appointee was found qualified....
The Florida survey showed that if the election were held today, 50 percent of 910 registered voters would vote for Biden, as opposed to 40 percent who would vote for Trump. The president had an even worse showing in the Michigan poll, where 37 percent of 907 registered voters said they would vote for Trump if the election were held today. Biden got 50 percent of voter support in this battleground state as well....
In a press release, the White House wrote that “As part of today’s actions, USAID [U.S. Agency for International Development] will redirect $42.4 million of assistance away from work that benefits the Government of Burma, including support for reforming economic policy, to programs that support and strengthen civil society and the private sector.” The statement also noted that the USAID will support the people of Myanmar, also known as Burma “with approximately $69 million in bilateral programs that provide direct benefits to sustain and improve the health of the people of Burma, including efforts to maintain democratic space, foster food security, support independent media, and promote peace and reconciliation in conflict-affected regions....
Speaking at the airport in New Castle, Delaware after he flew back from a campaign trip to Minnesota, the former vice president paid tribute to the Supreme Court justice who died aged 87. Biden, who presided over Ginsburg’s confirmation hearing in 1993 when he was chairman of the Senate judiciary committee, described her as a “fierce and unflinching” civil rights advocate. But he told reporters that the initial focus should be on her loss and legacy, not on her immediate replacement....
“[Biden] continues to believe that this can be, should be and will be a bipartisan bill that gets support from Democrats and Republicans,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters Thursday. “He’s having conversations with and listening to leaders and members of both parties to assure that we get to exactly that.” The White House’s continued push for bipartisanship came just hours after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, echoing comments from U....
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stretches into its third week, the Biden administration has enacted a series of economic sanctions against the country in an effort to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin. These penalties have been mirrored by similar economic efforts from NATO and the European Union (EU). Biden also announced a ban on Russia imports of oil in a further move to hurt Russia’s lucrative petroleum industry. While the president has not made any foreign trips this year, reports emerged Monday that this could be changing soon....
Within the past twenty years, research regarding the benefits of good bacteria such as Bifidobacterium has exploded. Currently, research has found Bifidobacterium to play a role in boosting overall immunity, reducing and treating gastrointestinal infections, as well as improving conditions such as diarrhea, constipation, and eczema. Health Benefits Bifidobacterium offers a large range of health benefits. In fact, the presence and abundance of it have been indicated as a marker for health....
Except two big ones. Two big crashes in the Coke Zero 400 wiped out more than half the field at Daytona International Speedway, sending several top contenders to the garage and leaving many more with damaged cars. The result was a surprise winner, with first-timer Aric Almirola scoring a rare victory for Richard Petty Motorsports, and a handful of other surprising finishers at the front. The other implication was a severe shakeup in both the points standings and our weekly rankings....
At 6 feet 4 and 265 pounds, Daunte, 23, is the largest quarterback in NFL history. He has played quarterback since a youth-football coach saw him gathering up footballs downfield and hurling them back effortlessly. “I’ve never thought of my size as a hindrance,” Culpepper says. In fact, it’s his size, coupled with great speed for a big man (he runs a 40 in 4.5 seconds), that’s made him the game’s premier pass-and-run threat....
Why do we have different China policies? To begin with, the fact that there are lots of Chinas means that some of them are more attractive to us than others, some easier (or so we think) to understand and get along with. The situation with regard to China today is not unlike the mixed American attitudes toward the British Empire in the first half of the 20th century–mixed because there were, in reality, several British Empires....
The prefix “dys” means abnormal or not working properly, and “kinesia” refers to movement. Therefore, the term biliary dyskinesia means the abnormal movement of the gallbladder. Specifically, the muscles that squeeze bile out of the gallbladder are not contracting properly. Biliary dyskinesia usually affects older children and adults. In some hospitals, it’s the number one reason for gallbladder removal procedures. The numbers are rising. A 2013 study discovered that between the years 1997 and 2010, hospital admissions of those with unknown causes of gallbladder disease tripled....
Jose Mourinho’s side delivered a commanding performance at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Romelu Lukaku scoring twice on his home debut before late goals from Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba. West Ham 15/4 on dabblebet to bounce back next week The visitors were second-best throughout the contest and managed only one shot on target, while a looping Marko Arnautovic header that clipped the crossbar was the closest they came to a goal....
Lovren revealed he and his family received a “disgusting” death threat on social media as the Croatia international struggles for form at Anfield this season. West Ham v Liverpool BTTS 4/6 The 28-year-old was substituted just 31 minutes into Liverpool’s crushing 4-1 defeat to Premier League rivals Tottenham last month. And countryman Bilic backed Lovren as West Ham prepare to host Liverpool Saturday. “Fortunately, that is a minority of people,” said Bilic....
The Hammers had been tipped to move for the Championship forward, who has netted 14 goals in 25 league games for the Bees this season. Payet: I don’t need to justify my behaviour The 24-year-old will not be moving to London Stadium in the January window, though, as Bilic prepares to rely instead on the likes of fragile striker Andy Carroll, Diafra Sakho and Ghana’s Andre Ayew, who remains at the Africa Cup of Nations....
Antonio Conte’s side hold a 10-point lead at the top of the table with 12 matches left to play, having won all but three of their last 17 top-flight games. Victory in their trip to London Stadium on Monday would allow Chelsea to take another significant step towards a second title in three seasons, but Bilic has told the chasing pack to expect the Blues to drop points in the coming weeks....
Clinton took to Twitter on Wednesday to thank supporters for their encouragement and concern while he was hospitalized at UC Irvine Medical Center in Irvine, California. The 75-year-old former president was discharged from the hospital on Sunday after a five- day stay. “I was so touched by the outpouring of support I received during my stay in the hospital. Thanks so much,” Clinton said. “I’m really glad to be back home....
