Category: Ten Second News
Links and short thinks.
From Punchbowl News: More Government Shutdown Cowbell, Again
Five months into fiscal year 2024, and the Government Shutdown Shuffle is in full swing on The Hill as the cherry blossoms bloom in the district.
From WaPo: Don Lemon Films First Episode for X with Elon Musk, Promptly Fired
As it turned out, that partnership lasted only one show, as apparently Musk didn’t care for the first episode, featuring himself.
Biden and Trump Mathematically Secure Party Nominations
The rematch everyone not trying to produce clickbait knew was coming is now official; Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden Part 2 is upon us.
From NY Times: Trump Was Against TikTok Before He Was For It
Donald Trump has waded into the debate over congress attempting to ban TikTok, reversing his previous position
From NBC News: Virginia bans public universities from considering legacy in admissions
The bill, signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, takes away an edge previously enjoyed by applicants with family ties to the University of Virginia and William & Mary.
From Matt Bruenig: The ACLU Is Trying to Destroy the Biden NLRB
“Digging into the case reveals something even more surprising than run-of-the-mill hypocrisy from a progressive employer.”
From The Council on Criminal Justice: Did Violent Crime Go Up or Down Last Year? Yes, It Did.
The divergence between the nation’s two crime measures makes it uncertain whether violent crime actually went up or down in 2022.
From Brandon Sanderson: Regarding Audible
Brandon Sanderson has come to terms with Audible.com for a new royalty structure for independent writers and smaller publishers.
A Serious Discussion about Comedy
From The Comedy Cellar’s podcast “Live from the Table”, a discussion about booking offensive comedians in neighborhoods that don’t want to be offended.
President Biden and Donald Trump Both At US-Mexico Border
Dueling trips to the US-Mexico border by the current and former president as they battle each other for a second term.
Mitch McConnell To Step Down As Leader, Retire After Current Term
Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is set to step down from leadership and retire at the end of his current term.
Wayne LaPierre, NRA Lose Corruption Case
The NRA, specifically the NRA under the leadership of Wayne LaPierre and others, has been found to have mishandled and abused the donations of the high-profile gun rights organization.
Dems Recapture NY-3, GOP House Majority Down to Two
Thus, the electoral odyssey that brought us George Santos ends where it began, with Tom Souzzi once again representing NY-3.
Open Mic for the week of 2/12/2024
Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs! Back-to-back World Champions!
Ivy League Bubbles: Dartmouth To Require Standardized Testing, Again
Dartmouth College will once again require standardized testing for undergraduate admissions, and they are not alone.