Sen. Tim Scott wouldn’t give a straight answer when asked if he would commit to accepting the result of the 2024 presidential election ― no matter who wins. During a Sunday appearance on “Meet the Press,” the Florida Republican repeatedly deflected questions about the election outcome, telling MSNBC moderator Kristen Welker there won’t be any […]
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Trump says RFK Jr. is ‘not a serious candidate,’ refuses to debate him because his numbers are ‘too low’
Donald Trump dismissed the notion that he should debate RFK Jr. The former president said Kennedy “not a serious candidate.” Trump claimed to know little about Kennedy, despite stepping up his attacks on the long-shot rival. Donald Trump on Thursday scoffed at the notion that he would debate long shot presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. […]
Delaware judge refuses to fast-track certain claims in post-merger lawsuit against Trump Media
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge on Tuesday granted a request by attorneys for Donald Trump and Trump Media & Technology Group, parent company of his Truth Social platform, to slow down a lawsuit filed by two cofounders of the company. Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn said Andrew Litinsky and Wesley Moss, former contestants on […]
Tensions rise as UK refuses asylum seeker returns from Ireland
The UK government will not take back asylum seekers who have crossed into Ireland until EU-wide asylum rules are changed, Downing Street has said. Last week, the Irish government announced emergency laws to return a rising number of asylum seekers crossing from Northern Ireland. But the PM’s official spokesperson said it was up to the […]
Mitch McConnell refuses to say whether he supports a US national abortion ban
Asked whether he supports a federal abortion ban, US Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday that he is “not advocating anything at this level”. The Republican, during remarks in a new interview published by NBC’s Meet the Press, stopped short of saying whether or not he supported a 15-week federal ban on abortion with […]
Sunak Refuses to Confirm Election Date Ahead of Regional Votes
(Bloomberg) — The UK prime minister refused to pin down a date for a general election ahead of key regional votes this week that are viewed as a bellwether for the Conservative Party’s success. Most Read from Bloomberg In an interview with Trevor Phillips on Sky’s Sunday Morning, Rishi Sunak said that he will not […]
Little Rock Animal Village refuses help from non-profit despite high euthanizing rates
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Little Rock Animal Village says ‘no’ to a national non-profit looking to lend a hand. Best Friends Animal Society says the shelter refused free help to cut down on the number of killings and ultimately increase adoptions. On Tuesday, April 16, KARK 4 News covered the Little Rock City Board […]
Ripped from the headlines: Man admits driving drunk but denies drinking; judge refuses plea
Admits Driving While Drunk; Denies Drinking A plea of guilty to a charge of driving an auto while under the influence of liquor and a denial that he had imbibed even one drink of intoxicants simultaneously made by Carl J. Dee. Jr., when he wasarraigned before Judge William Steinkohl of municipal court Thursday morning, caused […]
Artist refuses to open Israeli pavilion at Venice Biennale until ceasefire
The artist and curators representing Israel at this year’s Venice Biennale announced on Tuesday they will not open the Israeli pavilion exhibition until there is a ceasefire in Gaza and an agreement to release Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Their decision was posted on a sign in the window of the Israeli national pavilion on […]
Hong Kong Refuses Entry to Reporters Without Borders Staffer
(Bloomberg) — A Reporters Without Borders representative was refused entry to the city after arriving to monitor the trial of former media mogul Jimmy Lai, the group said. Most Read from Bloomberg Taipei-based Aleksandra Bielakowska was questioned and searched before being turned away on Wednesday, the international non-governmental organization said in a statement, adding it […]
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz refuses to throw towel in at early stage of F1 season
Carlos Sainz is refusing to throw in the towel at such an early stage of the Formula One season – insisting he has “nothing to lose” in his last year at Ferrari. After Max Verstappen led home a dominant Red Bull one-two in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said the Dutchman […]
Judge refuses to throw out Trump unclassified documents case
A US federal judge refused to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald Trump, turning aside defence arguments that a decades-old law permitted the former president to retain the records after he left office. Lawyers for Mr Trump, in asking for the case to be tossed out, had cited a 1978 statute known as […]