A pair of glasses belonging to a man who was fatally struck by South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was found in the Republican official’s car by detectives investigating the September crash, The Washington Post reported Wednesday, a revelation that led the state’s governor to call for his resignation. Ravnsborg struck and killed 55-year-old Joseph…… MORE
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Not as many people are going to TJMaxx. ‘Revenge shopping’ could help
TJMaxx has taken a hit from the pandemic with fewer people visiting stores and picking up clothing. But the discount giant is betting that customers will re-emerge once they get the Covid-19 vaccine and “revenge” shop to make up for the lost year. TJX, the owner of discount chains TJMaxx and Marshalls, said Wednesday that…… MORE
Democrats and GOP at odds over scope of commission to investigate Capitol riot
A brewing political fight over the creation of an independent commission to investigate the January 6 riot at the Capitol is focused not only on the partisan makeup of the panel but also over the scope of the probe and how the commission would examine domestic extremism. Republicans are balking at a plan put forward…… MORE
Georgia counties seek legal fees for ‘frivolous’ Trump voter-fraud lawsuit
Two counties in Georgia are seeking to recoup attorneys’ fees from former President Donald Trump and Georgia Republican Party Chairman David Shafer stemming from their lawsuit that made “frivolous” and “baseless” claims of voter fraud in Georgia’s count during the presidential election, according to court filings. DeKalb County said its legal costs to fight the…… MORE
The Federal Reserve suffers widespread disruption to payment services
The Federal Reserve suffered a widespread disruption in multiple payment services Wednesday, including a system that banks and businesses rely on to zip trillions of dollars around the financial system each day. After experiencing problems for several hours, the crucial payment system, known as Fedwire, resumed normal operations shortly before 3 p.m. ET, according to…… MORE
Michigan county GOP censures Republican congressman for vote against Marjorie Taylor Greene
Michigan GOP Rep. Fred Upton was censured Tuesday by a local Republican Party in his congressional district for his vote to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from her House committee assignments. The Cass County GOP voted to adopt a resolution saying the vote to remove Greene, a Georgia Republican, from her committees was an “attack”…… MORE
Prince Harry and Meghan donate new roof to Texas women’s shelter damaged in storm
A Texas shelter badly damaged by last week’s winter storm is getting help from an unexpected donor. Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, surprised Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support in Dallas on Sunday with a donation to fix the roof of its transitional housing complex and help with other urgent needs. “We were notified…… MORE
Donald Trump Jr. deposed by DC attorney general as part of inaugural funds lawsuit
Donald Trump Jr. was deposed as part of the Washington, DC, attorney general’s lawsuit alleging the misuse of Trump inaugural funds, according to a new court filing. In a court document dated Tuesday, DC Attorney General Karl Racine’s office revealed the former President’s son was deposed on February 11. The filing states that Trump’s deposition…… MORE
Which face mask is best for communication? A new study weighs in
The receptionist at the doctor’s office asks a question from behind her double mask and face guard on the opposite side of a large, plastic partition. “Excuse me, what was that again?” It’s a phrase I repeat a lot these days. Distorted by masks and myriad sound barriers, sounds in the world around me have…… MORE
Steve Bannon investigation gains steam as Manhattan prosecutors subpoena financial records
The Manhattan district attorney’s office has subpoenaed financial records related to Steve Bannon’s crowd-funding border-wall effort, signaling that its criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s chief strategist is advancing, according to people familiar with the matter. Prosecutors sent the subpoenas after Trump pardoned Bannon in late January for federal conspiracy crimes tied to the…… MORE
