Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) announced that his caucus will meet virtually on Monday evening after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) decided to keep the House in recess next week while the government shutdown fight continues to play out in the Senate. “We are in this fight to win this fight for the American people. To
President Donald Trump called for the restoration of Univision to YouTube TV after it was was dropped from the popular streaming service earlier this week. YouTube TV, which is owned by Google, removed Univision’s Spanish-language networks after the two failed to reach a deal to avoid a blackout. According to the Los Angeles Times, negotiations
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump‘s National Guard deployment to Portland, Oregon, in what is a temporary legal setback for the administration as it seeks to quell violence in the city. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut on Saturday night, granted the state of Oregon a temporary restraining order on
War Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Navy chief of staff Jon Harrison on Friday night, in what is the latest instance of a reshuffling at the Pentagon. The Pentagon confirmed Harrison’s departure from the high-ranking role in a brief statement to Politico thanking him for his service, which lasted just 10 months. “He [Harrison] will no
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has called for an inquiry into former University of Florida President Ben Sasse’s expenses following a report from the school’s student newspaper about spending tripling under his leadership.
Sasse reportedly spent $17.3 million in his first year as president of the university, which was up from the $5.6 million his predecessor, Kent Fuchs, spent in his last year. A majority of the spending came from big contracts with consulting firms and high-salaried remote positions for former staffers of Sasse while he was a senator.
Bryan Griffin, a communications director for DeSantis, said in a statement that discussions with the university and the Florida Board of Governors are underway.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said the “reports of UF’s exorbitant spending by Ben Sasse’s office are concerning,” and that his agency, the Florida Department of Financial Services, will “offer auditing services” to assist in the inquiry.
Sasse responded to the report, posting a lengthy statement on X saying there was “substantial funding for a number of important initiatives,” but denied it was “inappropriate.”
“Now, it is true that there was substantial funding for a number of important new initiatives. I am very happy to defend each and every one of these initiatives … because from day one, the whole reason I agreed to leave a great job representing the salt-of-the-earth people of my home state of Nebraska is precisely because higher education needs massive reform,” he said.
“I am unabashedly for big reform in higher education. This has never been a secret — certainly not when I was being pursued and publicly vetted for the UF presidency. And the unanimous support two years ago of the Board of Trustees — followed by the near-unanimous support (one dissenting vote) of the Board of Governors — is precisely why I agreed to pull on oars together in a state on such a rocketship trajectory,” he added.
Sasse also defended the hiring decisions, pointing to the board and selection committee’s approval.
“One of my preconditions in agreeing to accept this calling was being able to bring big-cause, trusted people from my last few teams along to help build a stronger, more dynamic UF — and happily, the board and selection committee embraced this,” he said.
He also said the university did not find anything concerning with the spending at the time, and that the “budget went through the appropriate approval process.”
After serving as a senator from Nebraska from 2015 to 2023, Sasse was appointed the university’s 13th president in November 2022. At the time, Sasse denied that DeSantis had a hand in his candidacy.
After Sasse resigned due to his wife’s epilepsy diagnosis, DeSantis said he wasn’t “involved necessarily” in the selection of Sasse.
“I don’t know how it developed,” he said. “Someone said, ‘You should check this out,’ that’s what happened.”
He made clear that he would not be involved in the selection process for the new president.
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“The University of Florida’s board has really, really high-quality people, and I think they’ve done a fantastic job,” DeSantis said. “They’ll really be the ones that are going to be leading that effort.”
Fuchs, Sasse’s predecessor, has been serving as interim president since Aug. 1 while the university looks for a new president.
2024-08-16 20:24:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolicy%2Feducation%2F3124630%2Fdesantis-inquiry-former-university-florida-president-ben-sasses%2F?w=600&h=450, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has called for an inquiry into former University of Florida President Ben Sasse’s expenses following a report from the school’s student newspaper about spending tripling under his leadership. Sasse reportedly spent $17.3 million in his first year as president of the university, which was up from the $5.6 million his predecessor,
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has called for an inquiry into former University of Florida President Ben Sasse’s expenses following a report from the school’s student newspaper about spending tripling under his leadership.
Sasse reportedly spent $17.3 million in his first year as president of the university, which was up from the $5.6 million his predecessor, Kent Fuchs, spent in his last year. A majority of the spending came from big contracts with consulting firms and high-salaried remote positions for former staffers of Sasse while he was a senator.
Bryan Griffin, a communications director for DeSantis, said in a statement that discussions with the university and the Florida Board of Governors are underway.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said the “reports of UF’s exorbitant spending by Ben Sasse’s office are concerning,” and that his agency, the Florida Department of Financial Services, will “offer auditing services” to assist in the inquiry.
Sasse responded to the report, posting a lengthy statement on X saying there was “substantial funding for a number of important initiatives,” but denied it was “inappropriate.”
“Now, it is true that there was substantial funding for a number of important new initiatives. I am very happy to defend each and every one of these initiatives … because from day one, the whole reason I agreed to leave a great job representing the salt-of-the-earth people of my home state of Nebraska is precisely because higher education needs massive reform,” he said.
“I am unabashedly for big reform in higher education. This has never been a secret — certainly not when I was being pursued and publicly vetted for the UF presidency. And the unanimous support two years ago of the Board of Trustees — followed by the near-unanimous support (one dissenting vote) of the Board of Governors — is precisely why I agreed to pull on oars together in a state on such a rocketship trajectory,” he added.
Sasse also defended the hiring decisions, pointing to the board and selection committee’s approval.
“One of my preconditions in agreeing to accept this calling was being able to bring big-cause, trusted people from my last few teams along to help build a stronger, more dynamic UF — and happily, the board and selection committee embraced this,” he said.
He also said the university did not find anything concerning with the spending at the time, and that the “budget went through the appropriate approval process.”
After serving as a senator from Nebraska from 2015 to 2023, Sasse was appointed the university’s 13th president in November 2022. At the time, Sasse denied that DeSantis had a hand in his candidacy.
After Sasse resigned due to his wife’s epilepsy diagnosis, DeSantis said he wasn’t “involved necessarily” in the selection of Sasse.
“I don’t know how it developed,” he said. “Someone said, ‘You should check this out,’ that’s what happened.”
He made clear that he would not be involved in the selection process for the new president.
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“The University of Florida’s board has really, really high-quality people, and I think they’ve done a fantastic job,” DeSantis said. “They’ll really be the ones that are going to be leading that effort.”
Fuchs, Sasse’s predecessor, has been serving as interim president since Aug. 1 while the university looks for a new president.
, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has called for an inquiry into former University of Florida President Ben Sasse’s expenses following a report from the school’s student newspaper about spending tripling under his leadership. Sasse reportedly spent $17.3 million in his first year as president of the university, which was up from the $5.6 million his predecessor, Kent Fuchs, spent in his last year. A majority of the spending came from big contracts with consulting firms and high-salaried remote positions for former staffers of Sasse while he was a senator. Bryan Griffin, a communications director for DeSantis, said in a statement that discussions with the university and the Florida Board of Governors are underway. Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said the “reports of UF’s exorbitant spending by Ben Sasse’s office are concerning,” and that his agency, the Florida Department of Financial Services, will “offer auditing services” to assist in the inquiry. Sasse responded to the report, posting a lengthy statement on X saying there was “substantial funding for a number of important initiatives,” but denied it was “inappropriate.” “Now, it is true that there was substantial funding for a number of important new initiatives. I am very happy to defend each and every one of these initiatives … because from day one, the whole reason I agreed to leave a great job representing the salt-of-the-earth people of my home state of Nebraska is precisely because higher education needs massive reform,” he said. “I am unabashedly for big reform in higher education. This has never been a secret — certainly not when I was being pursued and publicly vetted for the UF presidency. And the unanimous support two years ago of the Board of Trustees — followed by the near-unanimous support (one dissenting vote) of the Board of Governors — is precisely why I agreed to pull on oars together in a state on such a rocketship trajectory,” he added. Sasse also defended the hiring decisions, pointing to the board and selection committee’s approval. “One of my preconditions in agreeing to accept this calling was being able to bring big-cause, trusted people from my last few teams along to help build a stronger, more dynamic UF — and happily, the board and selection committee embraced this,” he said. He also said the university did not find anything concerning with the spending at the time, and that the “budget went through the appropriate approval process.” After serving as a senator from Nebraska from 2015 to 2023, Sasse was appointed the university’s 13th president in November 2022. At the time, Sasse denied that DeSantis had a hand in his candidacy. After Sasse resigned due to his wife’s epilepsy diagnosis, DeSantis said he wasn’t “involved necessarily” in the selection of Sasse. “I don’t know how it developed,” he said. “Someone said, ‘You should check this out,’ that’s what happened.” He made clear that he would not be involved in the selection process for the new president. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER “The University of Florida’s board has really, really high-quality people, and I think they’ve done a fantastic job,” DeSantis said. “They’ll really be the ones that are going to be leading that effort.” Fuchs, Sasse’s predecessor, has been serving as interim president since Aug. 1 while the university looks for a new president., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP23008729452093-1024×683.jpg, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Zach LaChance,
The first ban on face coverings in the United States was signed into law in New York City on Wednesday following concerns about their use during protests and criminal activity.
The Nassau County law, signed by County Executive Bruce Blakeman, is intended to prevent crime and was introduced after violent protests unfolded at Columbia University earlier this year over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Many of the protesters wore face coverings in order to conceal their identity, as they feared punishment for vandalism and political stances that, in many instances, were deemed antisemitic.
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) floated the idea of a similar mask ban on the New York City subway system in June after antisemitic incidents, but no such plan was enacted at the time.
The Nassau County bill was passed along party lines. The 12 Republicans in the legislature voted in favor, and the seven Democrats abstained, which makes it a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine for anyone wearing a face covering to hide their identity. The law does include exemptions for health and religious reasons.
Blakeman, a Republican, said the law “protects the public” and stressed the bipartisan interest in it.
“Mayor Eric Adams has been very vocal that he’d like the New York City Council to pass a similar legislation,” he said.
However, local Democrats were quick to criticize the bill. Nassau County Democratic Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton called it “political theater.”
“It’s deeply disappointing that Blakeman and his Republican colleagues chose to ignore any opportunity for bipartisan compromise or even consider the Democratic bill — a bill that upholds the rule of law, offers a fairer approach for residents and imposes firmer penalties on actual offenders,” she said.
The New York Civil Liberties Union also slammed the bill and emphasized its alleged infringement on free speech rights.
“Masks protect people who express political opinions that are controversial,” Susan Gottehrer, Nassau County regional director of the NYCLU, said in a statement.
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Blakeman was quick to cast that notion aside.
“This is not an abridgment of anybody’s rights. Nobody has a constitutional right to hide their identity in public,” he said.
2024-08-14 23:02:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fstate%2F3122054%2Fnew-york-county-signs-face-covering-ban%2F?w=600&h=450, The first ban on face coverings in the United States was signed into law in New York City on Wednesday following concerns about their use during protests and criminal activity. The Nassau County law, signed by County Executive Bruce Blakeman, is intended to prevent crime and was introduced after violent protests unfolded at Columbia University,
The first ban on face coverings in the United States was signed into law in New York City on Wednesday following concerns about their use during protests and criminal activity.
The Nassau County law, signed by County Executive Bruce Blakeman, is intended to prevent crime and was introduced after violent protests unfolded at Columbia University earlier this year over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Many of the protesters wore face coverings in order to conceal their identity, as they feared punishment for vandalism and political stances that, in many instances, were deemed antisemitic.
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) floated the idea of a similar mask ban on the New York City subway system in June after antisemitic incidents, but no such plan was enacted at the time.
The Nassau County bill was passed along party lines. The 12 Republicans in the legislature voted in favor, and the seven Democrats abstained, which makes it a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine for anyone wearing a face covering to hide their identity. The law does include exemptions for health and religious reasons.
Blakeman, a Republican, said the law “protects the public” and stressed the bipartisan interest in it.
“Mayor Eric Adams has been very vocal that he’d like the New York City Council to pass a similar legislation,” he said.
However, local Democrats were quick to criticize the bill. Nassau County Democratic Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton called it “political theater.”
“It’s deeply disappointing that Blakeman and his Republican colleagues chose to ignore any opportunity for bipartisan compromise or even consider the Democratic bill — a bill that upholds the rule of law, offers a fairer approach for residents and imposes firmer penalties on actual offenders,” she said.
The New York Civil Liberties Union also slammed the bill and emphasized its alleged infringement on free speech rights.
“Masks protect people who express political opinions that are controversial,” Susan Gottehrer, Nassau County regional director of the NYCLU, said in a statement.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Blakeman was quick to cast that notion aside.
“This is not an abridgment of anybody’s rights. Nobody has a constitutional right to hide their identity in public,” he said.
, The first ban on face coverings in the United States was signed into law in New York City on Wednesday following concerns about their use during protests and criminal activity. The Nassau County law, signed by County Executive Bruce Blakeman, is intended to prevent crime and was introduced after violent protests unfolded at Columbia University earlier this year over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Many of the protesters wore face coverings in order to conceal their identity, as they feared punishment for vandalism and political stances that, in many instances, were deemed antisemitic. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) floated the idea of a similar mask ban on the New York City subway system in June after antisemitic incidents, but no such plan was enacted at the time. The Nassau County bill was passed along party lines. The 12 Republicans in the legislature voted in favor, and the seven Democrats abstained, which makes it a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine for anyone wearing a face covering to hide their identity. The law does include exemptions for health and religious reasons. Blakeman, a Republican, said the law “protects the public” and stressed the bipartisan interest in it. “Mayor Eric Adams has been very vocal that he’d like the New York City Council to pass a similar legislation,” he said. However, local Democrats were quick to criticize the bill. Nassau County Democratic Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton called it “political theater.” “It’s deeply disappointing that Blakeman and his Republican colleagues chose to ignore any opportunity for bipartisan compromise or even consider the Democratic bill — a bill that upholds the rule of law, offers a fairer approach for residents and imposes firmer penalties on actual offenders,” she said. The New York Civil Liberties Union also slammed the bill and emphasized its alleged infringement on free speech rights. “Masks protect people who express political opinions that are controversial,” Susan Gottehrer, Nassau County regional director of the NYCLU, said in a statement. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Blakeman was quick to cast that notion aside. “This is not an abridgment of anybody’s rights. Nobody has a constitutional right to hide their identity in public,” he said., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bruce-Blakeman-Nassau-County-mask-ban.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Zach LaChance,
A deadly plane crash in Brazil last Friday was likely caused by icing on the exterior, according to experts.
Nearly 90 minutes after Voepass Flight 2283 departed Cascavel, Brazil, the ATR 72-500 turboprop plane crashed in a residential area near Sao Paolo, Brazil, killing all 62 people on board. Video showed the plane quickly descending and moving in a circular motion before crashing.
In-flight icing is “perhaps the leading theory,” former National Transportation Safety Board Co-Chairman Bruce Landsberg told CNN. The crash resembles a 1994 crash in Roselawn, Indiana, that killed all 68 people on board and was caused by severe in-flight icing.
Icing on aircraft occurs when either the air temperature is at or below zero degrees Fahrenheit or when supercooled water droplets, ranging from zero degrees to 20 degrees below zero, strike the wings of an aircraft and spread. Icing conditions are nearly always dangerous and should be avoided if possible.
Following the 1994 incident, the Federal Aviation Administration mandated that the manufacturer of the plane, ATR, modify and improve its deicing system, which it did. However, in 2016, an ATR 72 in Norway encountered problems with icing, though the pilot was able to regain control of the plane.
ATR’s aircraft in the incidents, the ATR 72, uses deicing “boots” to break down ice on the wings of the plane, as opposed to jet airliners that use heat from the engine to do so. Notably, no major airlines in the United States use the ATR 72, which is more likely to be used on international flights.
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Still, there is no obvious cause of the crash, with Landsberg cautioning against coming to a quick conclusion.
“Aviation safety doesn’t lend itself to quick answers,” he said.
2024-08-14 18:39:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fworld%2F3121488%2Fice-buildup-possible-cause-plane-crash-brazil-experts%2F?w=600&h=450, A deadly plane crash in Brazil last Friday was likely caused by icing on the exterior, according to experts. Nearly 90 minutes after Voepass Flight 2283 departed Cascavel, Brazil, the ATR 72-500 turboprop plane crashed in a residential area near Sao Paolo, Brazil, killing all 62 people on board. Video showed the plane quickly descending,
A deadly plane crash in Brazil last Friday was likely caused by icing on the exterior, according to experts.
Nearly 90 minutes after Voepass Flight 2283 departed Cascavel, Brazil, the ATR 72-500 turboprop plane crashed in a residential area near Sao Paolo, Brazil, killing all 62 people on board. Video showed the plane quickly descending and moving in a circular motion before crashing.
In-flight icing is “perhaps the leading theory,” former National Transportation Safety Board Co-Chairman Bruce Landsberg told CNN. The crash resembles a 1994 crash in Roselawn, Indiana, that killed all 68 people on board and was caused by severe in-flight icing.
Icing on aircraft occurs when either the air temperature is at or below zero degrees Fahrenheit or when supercooled water droplets, ranging from zero degrees to 20 degrees below zero, strike the wings of an aircraft and spread. Icing conditions are nearly always dangerous and should be avoided if possible.
Following the 1994 incident, the Federal Aviation Administration mandated that the manufacturer of the plane, ATR, modify and improve its deicing system, which it did. However, in 2016, an ATR 72 in Norway encountered problems with icing, though the pilot was able to regain control of the plane.
ATR’s aircraft in the incidents, the ATR 72, uses deicing “boots” to break down ice on the wings of the plane, as opposed to jet airliners that use heat from the engine to do so. Notably, no major airlines in the United States use the ATR 72, which is more likely to be used on international flights.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Still, there is no obvious cause of the crash, with Landsberg cautioning against coming to a quick conclusion.
“Aviation safety doesn’t lend itself to quick answers,” he said.
, A deadly plane crash in Brazil last Friday was likely caused by icing on the exterior, according to experts. Nearly 90 minutes after Voepass Flight 2283 departed Cascavel, Brazil, the ATR 72-500 turboprop plane crashed in a residential area near Sao Paolo, Brazil, killing all 62 people on board. Video showed the plane quickly descending and moving in a circular motion before crashing. In-flight icing is “perhaps the leading theory,” former National Transportation Safety Board Co-Chairman Bruce Landsberg told CNN. The crash resembles a 1994 crash in Roselawn, Indiana, that killed all 68 people on board and was caused by severe in-flight icing. Icing on aircraft occurs when either the air temperature is at or below zero degrees Fahrenheit or when supercooled water droplets, ranging from zero degrees to 20 degrees below zero, strike the wings of an aircraft and spread. Icing conditions are nearly always dangerous and should be avoided if possible. Following the 1994 incident, the Federal Aviation Administration mandated that the manufacturer of the plane, ATR, modify and improve its deicing system, which it did. However, in 2016, an ATR 72 in Norway encountered problems with icing, though the pilot was able to regain control of the plane. ATR’s aircraft in the incidents, the ATR 72, uses deicing “boots” to break down ice on the wings of the plane, as opposed to jet airliners that use heat from the engine to do so. Notably, no major airlines in the United States use the ATR 72, which is more likely to be used on international flights. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Still, there is no obvious cause of the crash, with Landsberg cautioning against coming to a quick conclusion. “Aviation safety doesn’t lend itself to quick answers,” he said., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Brazil-plane.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Zach LaChance,
