August 2019

Citing Economy, Trump Says That ‘You Have No Choice but to Vote for Me’

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MANCHESTER, N.H. — President Trump doubled down on his economic argument for re-election on Thursday night amid increasing concerns about a recession, declaring that even Americans who hate him “have no choice” but to vote for him because otherwise the stock market will collapse. With markets already wobbling over fears of a slowdown amid an […]

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‘Blinded By The Light’ Is So Much More Than An Ode To Bruce Springsteen

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New Jersey is a metaphor. It exists defiantly, sandwiched between two rebelliously distinct metropolises (New York City and Philadelphia). It welcomes mostly anyone — the bad, the good, the very good. It boasts a smattering of ecosystems, too, from beaches to cities to cranberry bogs to mountains. Its identity is strong but ever-changing. You’ll always move

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Debate Flares Over Afghanistan as Trump Considers Troop Withdrawal

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Skeptics say it is naïve to trust Taliban assurances. Mr. Joscelyn insisted that a potentially fatal flaw would be a failure to ensure that the Taliban, which he said have perfected “weasel” language, specifically name groups that they will shun. Another person familiar with the draft agreement said that had been a sticking point in

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FCC Hits ABC With $395,000 Fine Over ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Bit

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The Federal Communications Commission has hit broadcasting network ABC with a $395,000 fine after the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show misused the Wireless Emergency Alert tone. The tone was misused three times during an October 2018 sketch about a recent presidential alert test. ABC blamed a “misunderstanding that the use of the tone was permissible,” according to the FCC’s filing posted

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Joseph Kennedy III Said to Be Eying Edward Markey’s Massachusetts Senate Seat

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Mr. Kennedy delivered the Democratic response to President Trump’s State of the Union address last year. But he has otherwise not cut a high profile in Washington since being elected in 2012, despite his political pedigree. But in recent days, he has started to speak out more, writing an opinion article this week about his

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Brody Jenner Defends Kaitlynn Carter Amid Backlash From Miley Cyrus Kissing Photos

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Brody Jenner is clearing the air and coming to his ex Kaitlynn Carter’s defense. The Kardashian stepbrother took to Instagram on Friday to say he believes there’s “far too much negativity being directed at someone who I love and care about very much.” “I feel the need to set the story straight. Kaitlynn and I

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