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4 hours ago
- Business
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Rep. Dean slams FBI Director Patel for ‘politicizing' the agency under Trump
FBI Director Kash Patel has come under scrutiny by Democrats on Capitol Hill after The New York Times reported unease within the bureau and the use of polygraphs to find leaks. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) questioned Patel earlier this month and joins Alex Witt today to discuss the FBI and Elon Musk's exit from DOGE leadership.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Major Trump foe says Republicans keep approaching her with shocking message
Chances are, if you've heard of U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, it's because the Texas Democrat has emerged as one of President Donald Trump's most high-profile inquisitors on Capitol Hill. So much so, in fact, that Crockett, 44, who's in the running for a top House committee post, has gotten death threats for her comments. Trump, in turn, has taken to referring to Crockett, an attorney who handled pro bono cases for Black Lives Matter defendants, as 'low IQ' — one of his favorite insults. Even with all that heat, Crockett said she keeps getting a surprising message from Republicans. 'I think that (Trump) is listening to the polling,' Crockett said while appearing on 'The Jim Acosta Show' this week. 'Republicans poll all the time. And I have no idea what all is happening in their polling,' she told Acosta. 'But I can tell you in real life that I've had a number of Republicans approach me as they see me out, and they say, 'Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I really like you. Like, we come from completely different parties, but I believe that you are fighting for the people. I believe that you are trying to do what's best for all of us. I may disagree with, like, how you feel like we get there, but I agree with your fight.' And she said she believes that is what frightens Trump and his MAGA followers when it comes to her. 'I think that's what's scary for them is the idea that it's not just, say, Black folk that are listening to me, right?' she said. 'Or it's not just, like, super liberal folk. It's this idea that, you know, people who even aren't Democrats would actually listen to what I have to say.' RFK Jr. slammed raw milk shots with podcast host in the White House 'Turning a blind eye to genocide': Mass. Rep. Neal's visit to Ireland protested 'Incredibly ironic': Trump antisemitism effort may force out Harvard's Israeli Jews 'We're not sanctuary cities': WMass mayors push back at feds over DHS target list New poll shows who Dems want in 2028 — and it's not Kamala Harris Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
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Ed Andrews III, Harford County attorney and decorated Vietnam War veteran, dies
Ed Andrews III, a well-respected Harford County attorney and decorated Vietnam War veteran, died of a heart attack May 25 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. The Fallston resident was 78. Born in Winchester, Virginia, he was the son of Hiram Edward Andrews Jr., an aerospace engineer, and Ruth Belle Holter Andrews, who owned a Kingsville antique shop. Mr. Andrews spent his early childhood on his family farm in Front Royal, Virginia, where he enjoyed the outdoors. After moving to Kingsville, he graduated from St. Paul's School for Boys, where he played football and basketball. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Mr. Andrews joined the Army and was stationed in Vietnam. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and other decorations for his work in intelligence. While on the battlefield, doing surveillance, he came under fire. He was cited for his bravery in carrying a wounded senior officer on his back to a helicopter during a rescue mission. He was also hit by mortar fire during the incident. Mr. Andrews was taken to a MASH unit and eventually recovered from his wounds. After leaving the military, Mr. Andrews spent two years traveling the world and collecting stories of the people he encountered. He spent time working on an oil rig in the North Sea, worked as a hand on a fishing boat in Scotland and on a game reserve in South Africa. Mr. Andrews was a Capitol Hill police officer in the special forces division in Washington, D.C., while he pursued his law degree at American University. He began his career in earnest as a public defender for the City of Baltimore, where he tried several high-profile cases. He later moved to Bel Air, where he settled with his family and went on to establish a private law practice. 'Ed was very passionate and aggressive in the courtroom,' said Senior Judge Stephen M. Waldron of the Circuit Court for Harford County. 'As a judge, Ed put you through your paces. He was once so offensive during a hearing that we did not speak for six months. Then we found ourselves in an elevator and we both started laughing. 'Out of the courtroom, no one had a bigger heart than Ed. He was passionate about justice,' said Judge Waldron. 'He was super prepared to defend his clients and he worked long hours. I'd pass his office and see the light on at night.' He was the public defender of Frank Edward Green, a Far Rockaway man who shot four Harford County law enforcement officers, killing one. In 1988, just hours before Green's trial was scheduled to begin, lawyers for accused killer Frank Green made a last-minute request to have his capital murder trial moved from Harford to Anne Arundel County. 'Believe me, it was a decision that was made at the 11th hour,' Mr. Andrews said to The Baltimore Sun. He cited pre-trial publicity as the reason Green wouldn't get a fair trial in Harford and because it was a capital murder case, the change of venue request had to be granted. Marian M. Hogan, retired elementary school teacher, dies Neil William Curran, former Baltimore city planner and organic farmer, dies Terral M. Jordan, T. Rowe Price venture capitalist, dies Todd Liddell Parchman, investment banker, dies Jim Henneman, Baltimore sportswriter and former Orioles scorekeeper, dies Mr. Andrews was the Harford County Council attorney for many years and took on countless pro bono cases. His charity and compassion truly set him apart, as an attorney and as a human. He was an active member in local politics and ran for political office. 'My husband was a collector of everything. He appreciated books, art, and antiques and had impressive collections of each. He was a gourmet cook and the consummate host,' said his wife, Irene M. Padilla. 'He was a history buff with a particular interest in early American and military history. Ed was always up for an adventure, whether that was climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro or learning to snowboard in his 50s.' Mr. Andrews also oversaw the renovation of his 18th-century home over the past decade. 'Because of his playful spirit, children and animals adored him almost as much as he adored them,' his wife said. 'He had an infectious laugh, an impish smirk, and a mischievous twinkle in his eye.' A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. June 6 at the McComas Family Funeral Home in Bel Air. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Irene M. Padilla, the retired State Librarian of Maryland; a daughter, Heather Mohalski, of Brookhaven, Georgia; a sister, Sandra Alvarez, of Florida; and two grandsons. Have a news tip? Contact Jacques Kelly at and 410-332-6570.
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2 days ago
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Musk tells reporter why he had a black eye at Oval Office goodbye event
Elon Musk said the black eye he was sporting in his Oval Office goodbye May 30 came from "horsing around" with his 5-year-old son, X. "I said, 'Go ahead, punch me in the face.' And he did it," Musk said. The Oval Office event effectively ended Musk's role as a special government employee, though he said he hoped to continue advising President Donald Trump as requested. The black eye prompted immediate speculation on social media. Musk's 14 children have been a source of fascination as he stepped into the public spotlight to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, with X spending weeks tagging along in the Oval Office and around Capitol Hill. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Musk explains his black eye at Oval Office goodbye
Fox News
2 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
'American hero' or 'failure': Elon Musk's DOGE departure divides Capitol Hill
Emotions are running high on both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill as Elon Musk makes his way for the exit. Musk is stepping back from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which President Donald Trump appointed the tech billionaire to run for the first 130 days of his new administration. He's been a polarizing figure in Washington, and that has extended to his announcement earlier this week that he's returning to the private sector. Republicans cheered Musk's work, while Democrats celebrated the end of it. "Exposing reckless, wasteful government spending isn't about one individual—it's about a lasting overhaul of Crazy Town," House DOGE Caucus Chair Aaron Bean, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital. "That's why we're working closely with the White House to ensure recession packages reflect DOGE's critical findings." And the White House has begun that work already, preparing a $9.4 billion package of spending cuts that's expected to hit Congress on Tuesday. But Bean's comments imply Republicans are going to seek more. It was a sentiment that appeared to be shared by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., who said that Musk "did a lot of what he came to do." "A lot of the savings that he identified are things hopefully that we'll be able to incorporate into bills that Congress passes. The work that he did was really important. It's long overdue," Thune said. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said she was "honored" to work with Musk but signaled he should not be needed for lawmakers to cut government waste. "It has been wonderful having a willing partner in my decade-long work to make Washington squeal, but I was DOGE before DOGE was cool, and I'm not slowing down," Ernst told Fox News Digital in a statement. Other Republicans were more lavish in their praise, like Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., who hailed Musk as an "American hero." "I'm absolutely sad to see him go," Haridopolos told Fox News Digital. "He has given up a lot of time and wealth in order to bring the fiscal house of the United States in order, and he has done a great service to our country by bringing a heck of a lot more transparency of how we're spending money." And Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., compared the billionaire to the nation's revered first leaders. "He's kind of half Benjamin Franklin and half Thomas Jefferson. He had the inventiveness of Benjamin Franklin and the vision of a Thomas Jefferson, and I just remember all of our founding fathers were patriots, and they left their regular jobs. They gave up everything to come help found this country. And that's what Elon's [done]," Marshall told Fox News Digital. On the other side of the aisle, Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., pointed out that as much as Republicans lauded Musk, he also dealt a blow to the House GOP earlier this week by criticizing their "big, beautiful" tax and spending bill. "They brought Musk to DC to fight the deficit, and he left DC calling out how the reconciliation bill will blow the biggest hole in the deficit ever – adding more than $3 trillion in debt," Suozzi told Fox News Digital. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., told Fox News Digital he believed DOGE's efforts were misplaced in the end. "Initially, I said we should work with Musk to find common ground where there is real waste — like defense contractors, Medicare Advantage overpayments, and prescription drugs. It is sad that DOGE faced opposition in focusing on those issues, and that agencies like USAID and NIH are being dismantled," Khanna said. Others on the left unleashed on Musk directly. Democrats have held up the Tesla CEO as a boogeyman since he began campaigning for Trump, using him as a living example of the wealthy, out-of-touch people they believed the Republican White House was benefitting. "Elon came to Washington thinking he could run the government like one of his companies—firing people left and right, gutting essential services, and tearing this s--t up from the ground up," Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, wrote on X, calling for an investigation into Musk's work. House Progressive Caucus Chairman Greg Casar, D-Texas, meanwhile, took credit for Musk leaving despite his fixed tenure. "Musk's exit is an enormous victory for Democrats and working people. This is a sign of how powerful the anti-corruption, anti-billionaire movement in American politics can be," Casar said in a statement. "Musk did not choose to leave because Elon Musk likes to follow the rules. Musk will leave because the American people built enough political pressure that he had no choice." And Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. considered a potential 2028 presidential candidate, wrote on X, "Musk failed others and served himself." "But there's an irony in his failure: in his quest to destroy government, he reminded us why it matters. To look out for hungry kids, to keep planes safe, to deliver Social Security checks, and to do the quiet work to serve the common good," Booker said. When reached for comment on this story, White House spokesman Harrison Fields told Fox News Digital, "DOGE is integral to the federal government's operations, and its mission, as established by the President's executive order, will continue under the direction of agency and department heads in the Trump administration. DOGE has delivered remarkable results at an unprecedented pace, and its work is far from complete." Fox News Digital also reached out to Tesla for comment from Musk. Trump, for his part, heaped praise on Musk at a joint press conference on Friday. "Elon's service to America has been without comparison in modern history. He's already running one of the most innovative car companies in the world, if you look at his factories and compare them with some of the old factories we have, and it's a big difference. And the most successful space company, I guess in history, you would have to say. The largest free speech platform on the internet," Trump said. "Yet, Elon, willingly, with all of the success, he willingly accepted the outrageous abuse and slander and lies and attacks because he does love our country."
