Olivier Knox
@OKnox
Senior national political correspondent, U.S. News & World Report. Something retweets something something. Views here are my own, not my employer's. Duh.
new "this is how the curse gets released" just dropped
An ice core that may be older than 1.5 million years has arrived in the UK where scientists will melt it to unlock vital information about Earth's climate. The glassy cylinder is the planet's oldest ice and was drilled from deep inside the Antarctic ice sheet.…
Thing about Rubio is even he tried to spin Senate intel's 2020 report for Trump. But back then, spin was exaggerating "no firm evidence of collusion" as being "there was no collusion, period." Now spin is because Russia didn't hack voting machines, it somehow didn't interfere.
Rare response from Obama's office to Trump/Gabbard claims. Note the Rubio reference. Been wondering when Trump gets asked about his secretary of state/national security adviser/archives chief in this context.
It’s shark week, so here’s a reminder that once again, Colorado is tied for the safest state from shark attacks 🦈 I’m proud to say that under my governorship, there have been zero shark attacks in Colorado.
JUST IN: A federal judge in FL has denied DOJ's bid to unseal Epstein grand jury materials, saying she's bound by strict secrecy rules. The courts considering the unsealing in NY are bound by different precedents, however, and have more flexibility. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…
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every now and then, am reminded of the amphicar LBJ used to prank people.
In 1965, President Lyndon B Johnson vacationed at his ranch near Stonewall, Texas and enjoyed a cruise in his Amphicar. 📷: @LBJLibrary, photo by Yoichi R. Okamoto.
I think the Left has found the Joe Rogan of the Left.
Joe Rogan: "Most people right now are working paycheck to paycheck. They’re barely getting by. Any catastrophe would eliminate all savings. Universal Basic Income would make it so you no longer have to worry about food and shelter."
looks like the crux of US-Japan trade deal taking out the "safety standards" is a pretty big deal.
Gentle reminder that it's not "tariffs on Japan" it's "tariffs on Japanese exports to the United States."
striking visuals here
Jade Rick Verdillo and Jamaica Aguilar were determined to walk down the aisle on their wedding day. Even if it meant walking down a flooded one. The couple anticipated the risk of flooding, but instead of letting the weather dampen the mood, they decided to push through.
The "Big Three" US automakers are unhappy about the trade arrangement with Japan, much as they were unhappy about the trade arrangement with Britain. ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/detroit-t…
Interesting piece. But no mention of the Star Wars hotel flop?
From Orlando to Abu Dhabi, Disney and Comcast are pouring tens of billions of dollars — and their best IP — in a bid to own the future of experiential entertainment. hollywoodreporter.com/business/busin…
President George W. Bush and Ozzy Osbourne at the 2002 White House Correspondents Dinner
UPDATE/LACK THEREOF: I asked FBI's spokespeople if they could elaborate on the meaning of the director's "Get it" comment this morning in the context of the Epstein saga. They have declined.
Get it
More details on Trump's deal with Indonesia, but no clarity on rules for 19% vs 40% tariff -- a huge gap with only days before Aug 1 deadline wsj.com/economy/trade/…
Rare response from Obama's office to Trump/Gabbard claims. Note the Rubio reference. Been wondering when Trump gets asked about his secretary of state/national security adviser/archives chief in this context.
The typo ridden letter has now been deleted by both Benny Johnson and Senator Mike Lee
MAGAworld is saying Jerome Powell has quit
Int'g from @cam_kettles Trump tax law whacks free office snacks: x.com/cam_kettles/st…
The cost of providing office snacks, coffee, and on-site lunches is about to go up for most American companies – unless they operate fishing boats off the coast of Alaska. @business bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Buried in amendments to the Interior Dept. Gov funding bill, is a stipulation that the Kennedy Center Opera House must be renamed the 'First Lady Melania Trump Opera House' in order to receive federal funds. The Appropriations Committee adopted that amendment by a vote of 33-25.
Interior – Simpson (ID) #2 – Republican En Bloc bit.ly/3IYUEnG