The political journalist was caught on camera this weekend angrily responding to someone who reportedly called him Fredo, a reference to Fredo Corleone, the son of mob boss Vito Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s Godfather trilogy. In the classic movie series, Fredo is a womanizing character who often misspeaks. “Punk-ss btches from the right call me Fredo,” said Cuomo in the video that was uploaded to a conservative YouTube channel and later deleted....

In a statement made Wednesday, just an hour after Trump arrived at James’ headquarters in New York City, the former president said, “I once asked, ‘If you’re innocent, why are you taking the Fifth Amendment?’ Now I know the answer to that question.” “When your family, your company and all the people in your orbit have become the targets of an unfounded, politically motivated Witch Hunt supported by lawyers, prosecutors and the Fake News Media, you have no choice,” Trump said....

Hutchinson, a top aide to Trump’s ex-Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, gave her testimony during a last-minute hearing Tuesday afternoon, where she recounted her experiences in the White House during the days around the January 6 riot. She made several bombshell revelations about how Trump and the White House responded to the violent riot, when a group of his supporters sought to pressure Congress to block the certification of the 2020 presidential election based on unfounded claims of voter fraud....

A precis of the poll, conducted by North Star Opinion Research and released on Tuesday, said that Trump remained a “formidable force” with a caucus of voters who would stick with him, even if he were an independent. However, a majority of Republican voters would not like to see him as the party’s presidential candidate in 2024. According to YouGov polling, on behalf of British weekly newspaper The Economist, Trump’s approval for the presidency was already falling in the latter part of 2022, from 56 percent in September who wanted him to run for the office to 46 percent in December....

The latest survey from The Washington Post and the University of Maryland found that almost three-quarters (73 percent) of Americans felt their state governor had a “good” or “excellent” reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. By comparison, only 46 percent approved of the president’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak—putting him 27 points behind state leaders. Fifty-four percent of those surveyed told pollsters that President Trump’s reaction to the pandemic had been “not so good” or “poor,” while just 27 percent said the same of their state governor....

Trump’s Senate trial begins Tuesday. He is charged with inciting a violent mob of supporters that stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Earlier this week, House Democrats asked the former president to testify under oath. Trump adviser Jason Miller has said that Trump won’t testify while his lawyers have dismissed the request as a publicity stunt. But on Saturday night, Jost suggested reasons why Trump—who he dubbed a “former social media influencer”—should reconsider....

Neal Katyal, who formerly served as acting solicitor general of the U.S., said on Twitter Tuesday that the nascent scandal could turn out to be “huge,” given the apparent efforts of the Department of Justice and White House to squash the issue. The Washington Post first reported the complaint on Tuesday. Citing two former U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter, the newspaper said an anonymous intelligence official reported a conversation between the president and a foreign leader that included a troubling “promise....

After the show, models and seamstresses applauded the weeping Donatella and her brother Santo, the company’s treasurer. ““It was a real triumph for Donatella, an emotional triumph,’’ Vogue editor Anna Wintour said backstage. Versace’s colleagues had kind words. ““We will always miss him,’’ Giorgio Armani said, ““but we are pleased to see her carry on.''

While the Milwaukee Bucks still have one more game to win, if they do progress they can look back at Wednesday’s Game 5 win at the TD Garden and know exactly where it was won. Milwaukee was led by Giannis Antetokounmpo who had 40 points and 11 rebounds in another monster performance from the reigning Finals MVP, but it was two huge defensive plays from guard Jrue Holiday that sealed the win for the Bucks....

From December 12 until December 20, DoorDash is partnering with 7,000 restaurants to provide discounts and deals nationwide. Brands include Burger King, Freebirds World Burrito, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, The Halal Guys, &pizza, Cosi, Tender Greens, Pressed Juicery, Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery and more. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 36.6 percent of American adults consume fast food on any given day. In its study, Fast Food Consumption Among Adults in the United States, 2013–2016, the institution also found that the consumption of fast food increases with higher family income....

What are your thoughts on the report? I think it really corroborates what a lot of outside observers have been talking about, which is that in the name of responding to the terrorist attacks, there have been substantial violations of people’s liberties, and the immigration law has been used as a very blunt instrument. What could–or should–the government have done differently? [After the September 11 attacks] it’s understandable that there would have been– at the outset–this almost panicky reaction on the part of government officials to just start arresting people....

It turns out that his Stockton St. Mary’s High School principal Pete Morelli is now an NFL referee and it just so happens that he was tasked with overseeing the NFC South showdown between Martins’ Buccaneers and the Panthers. MORE: Week 1 photos | Week 1 scores | Green’s big grab | Brown blasts Browns’ punter Based on the interaction, it’s likely that Martin wasn’t sent to the principal’s office very often....

Coronavirus cases are surging in Oklahoma, with 27,754 new cases being reported since Saturday. (this is from Monday numbers + Sunday’s numbers and Saturday’s numbers) The seven-day average for new COVID cases in the state reached 10,642, according to data from the Oklahoma State Department of Health. There were 12,841 new cases reported Monday for a total of 110,244 active cases across the state. Hospitals are unable to keep up with the influx of COVID patients filling emergency rooms....

The day after Joe Biden was sworn in as president, Dr. Fauci has announced the country would be rejoining the World Health Organization (WHO)—reversing a decision by the Donald Trump’s previous administration to leave the UN body. Biden’s administration has also pledged billions of dollars for the COVAX campaign, a global vaccine alliance aimed at helping poorer counties inoculate their populations. “As you know he’s [Biden] pledged $2 billion now, and 2 billion more for a total of $4 billion to contribute to the COVAX effort, which I think is very good news,” said Fauci....

CNN’s Erin Burnett asked Fauci on Wednesday whether the former president could have convinced those who are vaccine-hesitant to get inoculated against COVID at the start of the year. Fauci said: “That would have been an extraordinarily good opportunity to get a signal to the people who would clearly have listened to him the way they listen to him in many other ways. “It was unfortunately a lost opportunity because he could have gotten a lot of people who are hesitant about getting vaccinated, vaccinated....

Oz, who is running as a Republican in Pennsylvania, told Fox News’ Pete Hegseth he disagreed with the closing of schools that had taken place earlier in the pandemic and also criticized the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC has received significant criticism following its updated advice that people who test positive for COVID but are asymptomatic should self-isolate for five days instead of 10. Oz said that this week “COVID is once again raised to the top” as an issue....

The following was a spotlight on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers originally printed in SN’s 2005 Pro Football Draft Guide. When college football writer Matt Hayes asked a scout about Rodgers’ stock coming out of California, there was an interesting comparison and contrast. MORE: Read how Tom Brady nailed his own scouting report So here we are with the age-old question of when to take a quarterback in the NFL draft....

Dragonflies are born as water-swelling larvae or nymphs and go through a similar metamorphosis as butterflies. [2] X Research source In the Hopi and Pueblo tribes, dragonflies were also known as medicine animals and associated with healing and transformation. [3] X Research source In the Navajo tribe, the dragonfly represents water and can be seen sketched on rocks near bodies of water. Akitsushmi is an alternative name for Japan and means Dragonfly Island....

The Canadian rapper was all over TNT’s pregame show ahead of Sunday night’s All-Star Game. First, he played TNT analyst Reggie Miller in a friendly game of ping pong. Miller challenged Drake to a match once he heard Drizzy had some skills at the table, and Drake happily accepted “Reginald’s” invitation. MORE: Ranking the All-Stars | All-Star trade rumor mill Drake may not have won there, but he can still always go back to what he does best: crushing Meek Mill....