Posts by Kevin Harson
California, other states file suit to prevent shutdown of federal consumer agency
California joined 20 other states and the District of Columbia on Monday in a lawsuit that seeks to prevent the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from being defunded and closed by the Trump administration. The legal action filed in U.S. District Court in Eugene, Ore., by the Democratic attorneys general accuses Acting Director Russell Vought…
Read MoreNFL hits Steelers’ DK Metcalf with punishment for attacking Lions fan
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions had one of the strangest games of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday, and one player will be out for the rest of the regular season due to off-field actions. During the second quarter of a must-win game for both teams, star wide receiver DK Metcalf was caught…
Read MoreMigrants offered $3,000 to self deport over Christmas
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it is tripling the financial incentive for illegal immigrants to self-deport over the Christmas period, now offering a $3,000 “exit bonus” until the end of December for those who leave using the CBP Home app. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a release that 1.9 million illegal…
Read MoreA tale of two Ralphs — Lauren and the supermarket — shows the reality of a K-shaped economy
John and Theresa Anderson meandered through the sprawling Ralph Lauren clothing store on Rodeo Drive, shopping for holiday gifts. They emerged carrying boxy blue bags. John scored quarter-zip sweaters for himself and his father-in-law, and his wife splurged on a tweed jacket for Christmas Day. “I’m going for quality over quantity this year,” said John,…
Read MoreA British celebrity chef insulted Mexican bread. Mexico took it personally
MEXICO CITY — Don’t mess with my bolillos! That was the universal message here after disparaging remarks about Mexican bread surfaced from a British celebrity chef who ridiculed the beloved bolillo: An oval-shaped, white bread roll that is a culinary and cultural staple, a mainstay in tortas (sandwiches), pan con chocolate (bread with chocolate) and other essentials,…
Read MoreRavens QB Lamar Jackson leaves Patriots game with concerning injury
The Baltimore Ravens have had to play a majority of their season without superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson, and now they’re hoping they don’t have to finish the year without him. Jackson put quite a scare into fans when he left Baltimore’s Week 16 “Sunday Night Football” matchup against the New England Patriots in the final…
Read MoreHow to Watch Chargers vs Cowboys: Live Stream NFL for Free, TV Channel
The Los Angeles Chargers face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16 of the NFL season on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. How to Watch Chargers vs Cowboys When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET TV Channel: FOX Live Stream: Fubo (try for free) The Los Angeles Chargers (10‑4) are in a strong position for an…
Read MoreCommentary: She went to jail for Trump’s Big Lie. He’s trying to get her sprung
DENVER — Just in time for the holidays, President Trump has issued another of his dubious pardons. Or rather, make that a “pardon.” This one comes on behalf of a former Colorado elections official serving a nine-year sentence for election fraud. “Democrats have been relentless in their targeting of TINA PETERS, a Patriot who simply wanted to…
Read MoreA Middle Eastern lifeline built on family, faith and fear
JULIS, Israel — Nestled in a quiet corner of a quaint village in Israel’s north, the building appears, at the outset, to house an elegant meeting salon with giant chandeliers, ornate but uncomfortable chairs and trays of sweets. But past an improvised divider made of plywood and a stern attendant who places stickers over smartphone cameras,…
Read MoreLakers make concerning Luka Doncic announcement vs Clippers
Luka Doncic did not return to the court for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. As the Lakers paid a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers, Doncic reportedly suffered a left leg contusion during the first half of the matchup. Doncic played in 20 minutes. He shot 4-13 from the field, making just one…
Read MoreLawmakers weigh impeachment articles for Bondi over Epstein file omissions
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers unhappy with Justice Department decisions to heavily redact or withhold documents from a legally mandated release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein threatened Saturday to launch impeachment proceedings against those responsible, including Pam Bondi, the U.S. attorney general. Democrats and Republicans alike criticized the omissions, while Democrats also accused the Justice Department of intentionally…
Read MorePat McAfee subtly hints at unexpected ‘College GameDay’ change
On Saturday, Dec. 20 ESPN‘s “College GameDay” kicked off from College Station ahead of a College Football Playoff showdown between Miami and Texas A&M. While the contest between the two teams that defeated Notre Dame, spurned from the playoff, was the main attraction, ESPN’s pregame show delivered a new take on an instant classic. Pat…
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