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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hickenlooper says votes for Trump nominees ‘reduced the damage' for Colorado
Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) said he believes he's 'reduced the damage' for his constituents by voting to support 10 of President Trump's Cabinet picks to open up 'direct lines' into executive offices. The Colorado lawmaker said sometimes a vote against a nominee can 'piss people off.' 'You know, the person being nominated, I'm sure they understand it, but at a certain point it irritates them, I'm sure. So, we'll see,' Hickenlooper said during a Tuesday evening appearance on NBC 9's 'Next with Kyle Clark.' 'My hope and my gut is that we will definitely get benefits from it. And whatever bad things happen to us, without those relationships, I think the bad things would have been, will turn out to have been much worse,' he added. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is the only Democrat to vote 'yes' for more Trump nominees than Hickenlooper. Other Democrats have staunchly opposed the president's policies and announced investigations into agency cuts and closures. Fetterman represents a state won by Trump in last year's presidential election. Former Vice President Kamala Harris won Colorado. Hickenlooper, 73, announced last August that he plans to run for a final term in office in 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Hickenlooper says votes for Trump nominees ‘reduced the damage' for Colorado
Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) said he believes he's 'reduced the damage' for his constituents by voting to support ten of President Trump's Cabinet picks to open up 'direct lines' into executive offices. The Colorado lawmaker said sometimes a vote against a nominee can 'piss people off.' 'You know, the person being nominated, I'm sure they understand it, but at a certain point it irritates them, I'm sure. So, we'll see,' Hickenlooper said during a Tuesday evening appearance on NBC 9's ' Next with Kyle Clark.' 'My hope and my gut is that we will definitely get benefits from it. And whatever bad things happen to us, without those relationships, I think the bad things would have been, will turn out to have been much worse,' he added. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is the only Democrat to vote 'yes' for more Trump nominees than Hickenlooper. Other Democrats have staunchly opposed the president's policies and announced investigations into agency cuts and closures. Fetterman represents a state won by Trump in last year's presidential election. Vice President Kamala Harris won Colorado. Hickenlooper,73, announced last August that he plans to run for a final term in office in 2026.
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Britain's Got Talent reveals first semi-final line up including controversial act that had fans calling Ofcom
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITAIN'S Got Talent has revealed its first semi-final line up - which includes a controversial act that had fans calling Ofcom. Eight acts will battle it out on Saturday's show in a bid to secure a place in the final and win a cash prize of £250,000, plus a spot on the bill of the Royal Variety Performance. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 9 Britain's Got Talent has revealed its first semi-final line up Credit: NBC 9 Auzzy Blood received 680 Ofcom complaints after his dangerous act. Credit: NBC 9 Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer act Vinnie McKee will be performing again Credit: ITV 9 Alesha Dixon's Golden Buzzer act Linda Mudzenda will also return for the live show Credit: ITV 9 Some viewers won't be happy to see nude act Akira back Credit: ITV And for the first time in BGT, history, not only are they competing for the public vote, but also for the judges' or Ant & Dec's Golden Buzzer, which will send the act straight through to the final, with only two of the eight acts making it through. The line up includes two magicians, three singers, a rock band, two dance and variety acts and a daredevil performer. These acts will make up the first of five live semi-final rounds that will take place in the coming weeks. But there is one terrifying performer who some viewers will not be happy to see again. Auzzy Blood caused a controversy after "kids we left screaming and throwing up" after his "morbid and sickening" act. Appearing on stage in gothic make-up, the performer held up giant corkscrews to the audience before carrying out his gory stunt. Feeding the corkscrews through his nose and out his mouth, Auzzy Blood left the studio audience squealing and viewers at home complaining. BGT was hit by 680 complaints after his dangerous act. While another performer, who has landed a spot in the semi-final, was Akira Ohashi's nude act, who shocked viewers when he stripped off on stage. 'How's he doing that-' asks BGT host Ant McPartlin as magician leaves judges stunned with mesmerising audition But furious viewers took to the regulator with 90 complainants were about his nudity during the routine. Many viewers took to social media to slam Akira and Auzzy Blood's routine. "My daughters nearly throwing up and I just couldn't look at all. #bgt no," one parent fumed. Another wrote: "I've sent an Ofcom complaint, my six-year-old was traumatised poor thing. It's not even 9pm." A third person then said at the time: "That is an absolute NO for me. "I personally believe the fact you came onto a show like this and stuck hooks through your nose is morally repugnant and totally out of keeping with a family show and a potential Royal Variety act. NO." Meanwhile, Jurassic rockers Heavysaurus have also landed a spot in the semi-final. They gave the judges a show to remember as they headbanged their way through classic hits from rock gods, Queen and Bon Jovi. Magician Eden Choi will also be back after he seamlessly impressed the judges and viewers with his card tricks. The judges looked visibly amazed throughout his first audition and rose to their feet as Eden took a bow. While eight-year-old Teddy Magic will also be back with more telepathic pranks and card tricks. He received a standing ovation from the judges and audience when he wowed when he made champagne bottle pop without touching it. Alesha Dixon's Golden Buzzer act Linda Mudzenda impressed with her showstopping performance. The 21-year-old wowed with her smooth rendition of Lauren Daigle's You Say. KSI said: "That was so touching, man, seeing how beautifully you sang. I could feel the nerves as you came to the mic and then you blessed this whole room with your voice." Alesha then teased: "About 15 minutes ago, KSI said to me: 'What is it gonna take for you to press your golden buzzer?'" Alesha then slammed the buzzer, leaving an emotional Linda in tears. She's not the only singer and Golden Buzzer act to make it through to the first semi-finals. Bingo caller Vinnie McKee, 29, landed Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer with a tender version of The Proclaimers' classic hit I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles). Completing the line-up is The Blackouts, who give the judges an experience to remember as they plunged Blackpool's Winter Gardens into darkness and perform a spectacular light show. 9 Eden Choi wowed the judges with his magic tricks Credit: ITV 9 The Blackouts put on a showstopping LED performance Credit: ITV 9 Heavysaurus have also landed a spot in the semi-final Credit: ITV
