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New York Post
01-08-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Nancy Mace gubernatorial run rumors reach fever pitch with apparent slip-up
She couldn't keep it quiet. Firebrand Rep. Nancy Mace appears to have prematurely revealed the launch of her gubernatorial campaign next week while promoting her series of town halls in the Palmetto State. In a blast advertising the first stop of the 'Mother of ALL Town Halls Tour' in Myrtle Beach, the congresswoman's team tagged the event as being hosted by 'Nancy Mace for Governor.' A webpage for the event teases it as being hosted by 'Nancy Mace for…' But a screengrab of the slip-up — whether it was intentional or inadvertent — quickly gained traction on social media. It comes ahead of Mace's (R-SC) 'special announcement' next Monday. 3 Rep. Nancy Mace's 'special announcement' comes next Monday. AP When asked about the screengrab, a spokesperson for Mace told The Post, 'Will confirm on Monday!' Mace, who was first elected to the House in 2020, has long been dropping hints about her plans to jump in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster (R). 'President Trump needs America First governors. South Carolina needs a fighter,' Mace declared on X Wednesday. She's also cut videos hyping up her Aug. 4 'special announcement,' which will take place at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Mace graduated Citadel in 1999 and was the first woman to graduate from its Corps of Cadets program. Notably, Maxine Hudson was the first female to graduate Citadel in December 1969. The Lowcountry rep has made a name for herself as a culture warrior in Congress and for her pomposity. Late last year, for example, she crusaded to stop transgender people from utilizing the women's bathroom in reaction to the election of Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), the first openly transgender person elected to the House. Eventually, GOP leadership opted to change the policy to require individuals to use the facilities that correspond with their biological sex. Back in January, Mace joined firebrand Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Col.) in storming into a woman's bathroom in the House amid fears that a man snuck in there. 3 There is a crowded field of Republicans jockeying to succeed term-limited incumbent Gov. Henry McMaster (R). Epics After some sleuthing, they discovered that wasn't the case and quietly walked away, according to Bloomberg reporter Billy House. Mace also went viral in April on the eve of Easter for getting into a foul-mouthed shouting match with a random man wearing daisy dukes at a local store. The man, whom she accused of being an 'unhinged lunatic' and of 'harassing' her, chided Mace for not doing more town halls. She countered that she will 'do plenty more.' 'And by the way, I voted for gay marriage twice,' she noted, seemingly implying that he looked gay. The two exchanged f-bombs, and Mace later posted a video of the encounter on social media. In May, Mace displayed a 'naked photo' of herself, only showing a silhouette of her, during a congressional hearing. Sparse polling has pegged Mace as the frontrunner in the South Carolina gubernatorial contest. Should she make the run for office official next Monday, Mace will face off against Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), state Sen. Josh Kimbrell (R), Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (R), and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R). 3 Nancy Mace is planning to barnstorm across South Carolina over the coming weeks. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Back in February, Mace publicly accused Wilson of ignoring evidence she presented, alleging sexual abuse from her ex-fiance and others. Wilson has vehemently denied that, calling it 'categorically false.' Mace is facing a defamation suit over those sexual abuse accusations. However, she made the accusations during a House floor speech, and lawmakers enjoy constitutional protections under the speech or debate clause.
Fox News
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Crockett criticizes AOC and Bernie Sanders' 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour for making it about themselves
Firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, privately trashed her far-left colleagues Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., accusing them of not being team players and going on tour simply to promote themselves. In May, as Crockett was eyeing a bid to become the senior Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, she met with fellow Democrat, Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter. During the meeting, Crockett was asked about her relationship with Ocasio-Cortez, according to a new profile in The Atlantic. Dexter had concerns that Crockett could have conflicts with party leadership, much like Ocasio-Cortez did when she first came to Congress. The Texas lawmaker replied that, unlike AOC, she did not want to "burn it down" and that she was more committed to working to advance the Democratic Party as a whole. She pointed to AOC and Sanders' "Fighting Oligarchy Tour" as a "good idea," but one that ultimately was constructed just to boost the brands of the two lawmakers. AOC and Sanders have been crisscrossing the country on the tour, bringing their left-wing message to crowds of thousands. "[The tour] kind of makes people be like, 'Oh, it's about them, right?' Instead of the team," Crockett said. Crockett ultimately withdrew from the race for the Oversight Committee spot after comments she made regarding supporting a potential Trump impeachment sent shockwaves through swing-district Democrats. Crockett has a history of making insulting comments about Republicans and Trump. She was accused of mocking wheelchair-bound Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" in March. "We in these hot a-- Texas streets, honey. Y'all know we got Governor Hot Wheels down there, come on now! And the only thing hot about him is that he is a hot a-- mess, honey!," she said at a March Human Rights Campaign event in Los Angeles. Crockett infamously got into a nasty fight with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., which featured both lawmakers lobbing schoolyard-level insults. The shouting match began when Greene insulted Crockett's "fake eyelashes." Things only devolved from there, with the Texas Democrat launching into a verbal assault about Greene's "bleach-blond, bad-built, butch body." Crockett went on to sell merchandise based around the insults. Crockett, Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
New York Post
19-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Rep. Jasmine Crockett insists ‘granddaddy' Biden's acuity ‘supreme' compared to Trump
Firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett defended former President Joe Biden's mental acuity and argued that his cognition was 'supreme' compared to President Trump during a recent podcast interview. Shrugging off bombshell revelations about Biden's decline from the new book 'Original Sin' and elsewhere, Crockett (D-Texas) underscored that she 'never saw anything' from the 46th president that caused her to question his infirmity. 'Even if we want to say — which I refuse to accept — that Joe Biden was mentally deficient, let me tell you something, his mental deficiency is still a thousand times better than what we currently have,' Crockett said on Katie Couric's 'Next Question' podcast in an episode that dropped Thursday. Advertisement 'I just wish that, ultimately, this country would judge each of our leaders with the same measuring stick.' Questions about Biden's cognitive abilities reached a fever pitch almost exactly a year ago in the aftermath of his fumbling debate performance against Trump, in which he repeatedly lost his train of thought and appeared stone-faced at times, mouth agape. 3 The Texas congresswoman said in her personal experience with him, former President Joe Biden seemed fine. Getty Images for SiriusXM Advertisement 3 The former president was poised to attend an African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas, to celebrate Juneteenth on Thursday. AP The stunning debate prompted a revolt among Democrats that ultimately culminated with Biden dropping out of the race in July of last year. Recently, those dramatic events have been revisited in the bombshell book 'Original Sin' by star Axios reporter Alex Thompson and CNN anchor Jake Tapper, triggering soul searching among Democrats over Biden, who announced his prostate cancer diagnosis last month. On Wednesday, the GOP-led Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Biden's use of autopen and his supposed cognitive decline. The House Oversight Committee is conducting a similar probe. Advertisement Crockett had stood by Biden during the Democratic revolt last summer. She likened his condition to that of her grandmother, whom the rep said 'mentally she was still there' despite aging and slowing down. 3 President Trump has publicly bashed Rep. Jasmine Crockett. AP 'We all slow down. But I will tell you that I will take a broken — or however they want to describe Joe Biden — over Donald Trump any given day, because, number one, I know Joe Biden's heart,' the Texas Democrat contended. 'Even if you're saying that there was a mentally deficient Joe Biden, I know that he absolutely had a mental acuity that is supreme when it comes to comparing him to Donald Trump, because at least he kept good people around him.' Advertisement The outspoken Texas congresswoman also recalled her personal interactions with Biden to argue that he was not in significant decline during his time running the country. 'The average person has not been given the level of access that the average member of Congress has to the president,' she explained. 'I never saw anything in Joe Biden that made me wonder whatsoever, and it's not that I was with Joe Biden every single day, that's for sure. But as I talked about my grandparents — the way that I would describe Joe is like, I mean, he's a granddaddy, right?'
Metro
13-06-2025
- Metro
There's still time! 10 last-minute Father's Day gifts to shop now
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Father's Day is just around the corner now, and if you've still not picked up a gift then we're here with the top gift picks that'll make him forget you left it to the last minute. Ideal if you're not seeing your dad for a few days after or simply have that 'better late than never' mindset, these last-minute gifts are sure to score you kudos with pops and show him how much you care. From fancy socks and craft beer to grooming sets and tech picks, we've found the top ten best gifts that'll get you up to golden child status in a flash. One of our top picks are the brand new Shokz OpenFit 2, ideal if he's a tech nut. Designed to sit on the ear rather than in it, the ultra-lightweight Open-Ear headphones hook over the ear and utilise bone conduction, DirectPitch™ technology to transmit sound to your ears without obstructing them. Very smart. More Trending If he loves trying new beers, then the Beer & Glass Gift Set by Firebrand Brewing Co. will be a welcome surprise – and won't break the bank either. Featuring three beers and a glass from Launceston-based Cornish brewery Firebrand, this thoughtful set is perfect for filling his fridge with tasty and unique brews he'll love (tried, tested and approved by yours truly, too). Ready to find the perfect gift? Shop our picks of the best last-minute Father's Day gifts below. But you're already late so get a wriggle on. Whether you're running, commuting or on back-to-back calls all day, these sleek, bone-conducting wireless headphones are set to be the wearable tech upgrade he'll love. Designed to sit on the ear rather than in it, the ultra-lightweight new Open-Ear headphones hook over the ear and utilise bone conduction, DirectPitch™ technology to transmit sound to your ears without obstructing them. shop £169 If your dad is anything like mine, he'll absolutely love Firebrand and it's Cornish-brewed craft beer – especially this affordable four-piece set. The set features a sleek Firebrand glass, West Coast Session IPA, Summerleaze Hazy Pale and (my favourite) Helles Beach Cornish Lager. shop £14 For the dad who loves a cold dip or a wild swim, there's no beating the classic, weatherproof changing robe: Dryrobe Advance. Its iconic design combines a durable waterproof outer with a super-warm inner that will protect you from the elements, whilst giving you enough space to change in and out of a wetsuit, swimwear or sports kit. shop £175 Treat him to a moment of calm and confidence with this luxury, energising cedar and warming musk-infused grooming set designed to leave skin refreshed and subtly scented. This set features a Shower Foam 200ml, Anti-Dryness Body Lotion 70ml, Eau de Parfum Sport 15ml and Shampoo & Body Wash 70ml. shop £43.90 If he loves working up a sweat, then he's sure to love SUDU and its sleek, 'Run' range of menswear that's ideal for everything from long runs to workout classes. These SRS 01 shorts feature mesh undershorts for extra ventilation and pockets to stash your essentials, not forgetting the sleek elastic waistband and drawcord that enables you to adjust your fit for maximum comfort. shop £45 If he's a Negroni fan or can't get enough of Campari Spritz then he'll love a drinks cupboard-refresh of Campari. Vibrant red, herbaceous and deliciously bitter, this versatile aperitif is set to be the heart of all his summer drinks going forward. shop £16 (save £2) Whether he's after a new work bag, gym bag or something for those weekend getaways, this ROKA hold-all is set to be a perfect choice. Equipped with multi-functional handles and straps, an array of pockets and a waterproof base, the Gatwick bag is designed to withstand the rigours of travel while looking sleek and stylish in the process. shop £99.95 Treat him to a box of grooming essentials with this affordable edit from Next. Worth £88 but yours for just £22, it features the Bath & Body Works Ocean 3-in-1 Hair Face and Body Wash 295ml, Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Gel 40ml, Rituals Homme Charcoal Face Scrub 70ml, Percy Nobleman Age Defence Serum 30ml, Mo Bro's Cherry Beard Balm 25ml, Percy & Reed Session Styling Define & Hold Finishing Cream 100ml and Bath & Body Works Hand Wash Mahogany Teakwood Foam Soap 259ml. shop £22 For that bit of extra luxe, treat him to this set of three multi-colour socks from Paul Smith. These ankle socks have been made from a smooth cotton blend, making them both super comfy and stretchy, perfect for everyday wear. shop £42 Better late than never, right? 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Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Filming for new BBC crime series kicks off in Scots shopping centre
The centre isn't far from where a classic Scottish film was made MALL STARS Filming for new BBC crime series kicks off in Scots shopping centre Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FILMING for a new BBC drama has taken place inside a Scottish shopping centre. Cast and crew were spotted shooting scenes for eight-part television series Mint, at The Centre, in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, on Wednesday. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 The Centre in Cumbernauld 3 Laura Fraser is due to star in the new TV series 'Mint' The series is said to be a "darkly comic and unconventional drama" about a crime family's inner life. It is being produced by House Productions and Fearless Minds. It stars Emma Laird, known for roles in The Brutalist and Mayor of Kingstown and Sam Riley, star of Firebrand and Rebecca. Laura Fraser, known for Patience and Breaking Bad, Black Mirror actor Lewis Gribben, and Sherwood star Lindsay Duncan are also acting in the series. Its writer, Charlotte Regan said: "I had a little cry the other day thinking about how incredible this cast are. Absolute emotional wreck. "But I honestly can't imagine these characters being brought into the world by better human beings. "Every single one of them is going to smash it and I feel so grateful to have them all onboard." A spokesperson for The Centre wrote about the filming on social media. They said: "The Centre Cumbernauld hosted the filming of the new BBC drama 'Mint' on site. "Sadly, the Centre manager's big break was left on the cutting room floor." We live in Scotland's ugliest town - critics are right, it's a dump that should be demolished One local said: "Great for Cumbernauld." The town is famous for being the film location for the movie Gregory's Girl. Outlander is also shot at the Wardpark Film and Television Studios based in the town.
