With his withdrawal from consideration to be Donald Trump's next attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has made history as the fastest withdrawal of a failed Cabinet nominee in history, wrote Philip Bump for The Washington Post — and managed to do "a lot of damage" in the process without even having commanded the Justice Department. Gaetz, a hardcore Trump loyalist who resigned his House seat to take the nomination, made the move in the wake of days of controversy and wrangling over whether to release a House Ethics Committee report into allegations he engaged in child sex trafficking, accepted improper gifts, and engaged in illicit drug use at crazed sex parties. He has broadly denied all these allegations and claimed they are part of a scheme to extort him. ALSO READ: A giant middle finger from a tiny craven man There's simply no competition for this rapid and spectacular flameout, wrote Bump. "Gaetz withdrew 16 days after the election. The next closest withdrawal, Barack Obama’s choice of Bill Richardson to serve as commerce secretary, came 61 days after the 2008 election," he said. "Two weeks vs. two months. Since 1992, there have been seven people identified as potential Cabinet officials by presidents-elect who have later withdrawn. Relative to Election Day, Gaetz’s withdrawal came before any of those other candidates had even been identified ." Moreover, wrote Bump, the saga over the Ethics Committee report "is a reminder that Gaetz’s withdrawal doesn’t erase the significant political damage his selection did to his party and to Trump" — starting with the fact that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) tried to quash any release of the report, and the fact that Trump's loyalists went on TV openly threatening any lawmaker who wasn't all in to confirm him. Trump, he continued, spent precious "goodwill" in a futile effort to get this confirmation done. Ultimately, Trump will get another nominee confirmed, wrote Bump, but choosing Gaetz so quickly means he will likely have to go with someone who is less of a hardline loyalist — so "in that sense, Gaetz’s withdrawal might have done a significant amount of damage to Trump’s second-term agenda as well."On the other hand, the reality of the modern supply chain means that even products labeled as being sourced from a particular country may still have components or materials that are manufactured in other countries, including China. This practice, known as global sourcing, allows companies to take advantage of cost-effective production facilities and leverage the expertise of manufacturers in different regions.
To combat greed, it is essential to implement strict regulations and oversight mechanisms to prevent corruption and promote transparency in both the public and private sectors. Additionally, fostering a culture of ethical leadership and responsible stewardship can help mitigate the destructive influence of greed on society.From the opening tip-off, both teams left everything on the court, showcasing a high level of intensity and competitiveness. The Raptors, playing in front of their home crowd, came out strong and quickly built a lead behind the scoring prowess of their star players. However, the Knicks refused to back down and fought their way back into the game with a combination of tough defense and efficient offense.
As he delved into the future of Alibaba and his vision for the company, Jack Ma's passion and vision became palpable. He spoke of innovation, resilience, and the need to adapt to an ever-changing world. His words resonated with his audience, inspiring them to believe in the power of perseverance and creativity.
KINGSTON, Ont. — Felipe Forteza went from delivering hits to making kicks for the Laval Rouge et Or this season. The linebacker-turned-kicker showed a veteran's poise with his boot on Saturday, kicking a Vanier Cup record six field goals to lift Laval to a 22-17 win over the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks at Richardson Stadium. "The defence did its job and the offence put me in the right position to do it," said Forteza, who was named game MVP. "So I'm stoked." Quarterback Arnaud Desjardins was 34 of 42 for 320 passing yards to help the Rouge et Or win their second Vanier Cup in three years and record 12th overall. It was the first loss of the year for the Golden Hawks, who last won a Canadian university football title in 2005. Laval set the early tone with some big defensive plays and Desjardins was in fine early form, completing his first 22 pass attempts. Forteza split the uprights five times in the first half as Laval took a 17-7 lead into the intermission. Forteza broke the record with his sixth field goal with 2:31 remaining. His only miss was a 32-yard attempt in the final minute. The Golden Hawks ran the ball out of the end zone but didn't threaten again. "We didn't score touchdowns but we moved the ball very well," said Laval coach Glen Constantin. "We flipped the field on these guys." Forteza did some part-time kicking in high school but this was his first season kicking field goals on a regular basis. The Rouge et Or coaching staff liked his powerful leg and helped him with the transition. "It was a bit heartbreaking for me because I like hitting people," Forteza said. "I like being intense and that job is really about being calm and trying to stay healthy." "I like the position," he added. "I like the pressure of it and I like the preparation. I like the hard work and being able to kick that (well) during a game." Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma, who won the Hec Crighton Trophy as most outstanding player this season, had a quiet opening quarter before settling in and throwing touchdown passes to Ryan Hughes and Jaxon Stebbings. Elgersma was 23 of 34 for 246 yards but was sacked five times. "Our game plan was just to be us and execute," he said. "Obviously we didn't do that well enough today." Laurier had an 8-0 record in the regular season and outscored its opposition 128-76 over its first three playoff wins. Laval entered at 10-1 overall (7-1, 3-0) and was coming off two close victories over the last two weeks. A near-capacity crowd at the 8,000-seat Queen's University venue had an even split of Laurier and Laval supporters. The weather co-operated after two days of showers in the area. It was cloudy and 8 C at kickoff. Desjardins marched the Rouge et Or deep into Laurier territory on Laval's first possession before settling for an 18-yard field goal by Forteza. Laval used a no-huddle offence in the early going with Desjardins frequently using dump passes to great effect. A 15-yarder from Forteza with 2:54 left in the first quarter made it 6-0. The potent Rouge et Or defence, which led U Sports with just 106 points allowed in the regular season, showed its form as Jordan Lessard forced a fumble from Elgersma that the Golden Hawks recovered. On the next play, Ndeki Garant-Doumambila walloped the Laurier pivot with a ferocious sack. "We know what it takes to get here and what it takes to win these games," he said. Laurier didn't record a first down until late in the first quarter. Laval's special-teams play was also on point. Forteza booted a 65-yard punt and the Rouge et Or coverage swarmed returner Tayshaun Jackson, forcing him down at the Laurier one-yard line. The Golden Hawks would concede a safety to make it 8-0. Forteza added to the lead at 7:01 with a 35-yard field goal. Jackson gave Laurier some life when he broke for a 51-yard run to the Laval five-yard line. Hughes took a shovel pass from Elgersma and sprinted for the corner of the end zone to put Laurier on the scoreboard with 4:57 left in the half. Forteza made a 32-yard field goal with 2:33 remaining. After a Jackson fumble, he added a 42-yard kick 24 seconds later to make it 17-7. The Golden Hawks came out with more jump in the third quarter. Elgersma found Ethan Jordan for a 45-yard reception to highlight a 93-yard drive capped by Stebbings' three-yard TD catch and a Dawson Hodge conversion. Laval took a 19-14 lead when Laurier conceded a safety to open the fourth quarter. Hodge made it a two-point game when he hit a 34-yard field goal with 8:26 left. A pivotal play came with 4:57 remaining when Laval's Loic Brodeur forced a fumble at midfield. He knocked the ball out of Elgersma's hands and Garant-Doumambila recovered. "We focused, we believed in it, and experience," Garant-Doumambila said. "That's what did it for us." The Golden Hawks fell to 2-4 in national championship game appearances while Laval improved to 12-2. The 2025 Vanier Cup will be played in Regina. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 23, 2024. Follow @GregoryStrongCP on X. Gregory Strong, The Canadian PressOpen Extended Reactions Welcome to Week 12! The props were poppin' last week! Well, at least for Daniel Dopp. In fact, all three of Double D's wagers hit. My picks, on the other hand, did not fare as well. Travis Kelce disappeared, Nick Chubb continued to shake off rust, and the Seattle Seahawks delivered a heck of an upset. Regardless, we're back for more and cooking up a buffet of tasty offerings. Let's start earning that holiday gift cash ahead of Black Friday! -- Liz Loza All odds as of publication time. For the latest odds, visit ESPN BET. Quarterback props play 0:57 Can Bo Nix be a top-10 fantasy QB for the rest of the season? Daniel Dopp goes in depth on the impressive fantasy season from Bo Nix. Bo Nix OVER 1.5 passing TDs, Denver Broncos to win (+150) Loza: Nix has been flush with fantasy points recently, going over 20 in four of his last seven games. His legs have been the headline surrounding his FF success, but the Broncos rookie QB has also been succeeding as a passer. In fact, Nix ranks fifth at the position in pass attempts (32.5 per game) and first among QBs in deep ball throws (4.7 per game). He has also demonstrated a penchant for converting in the red area of the field, tossing 13 TDs since Week 5, which ranks inside the top-five signal-callers in the NFL. This week he'll travel to Las Vegas for a rematch against a banged up Las Vegas Raiders squad that he beat by 16 points back in early October. He also threw two TDs in that game. Lady luck figures to be on his side once again in Week 12. Running back props Will Brian Robinson Jr. find more running room this weekend against the Cowboys? 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NoneThe dispute intensified as both parties sought legal counsel to settle the matter. Amidst the legal wrangling, emotions ran high, and relationships within the family became strained. What had initially been intended as a gesture of love and support from parents to their daughter had now turned into a bitter conflict with far-reaching consequences.
US President-elect Donald Trump filed a brief Friday urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok the day before his January 20 inauguration if it is not sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance. "In light of the novelty and difficulty of this case, the court should consider staying the statutory deadline to grant more breathing space to address these issues," Trump's legal team wrote, to give him "the opportunity to pursue a political resolution." US President-elect Donald Trump filed a brief Friday urging the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok the day before his January 20 inauguration if it is not sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance. "In light of the novelty and difficulty of this case, the court should consider staying the statutory deadline to grant more breathing space to address these issues," Trump's legal team wrote, to give him "the opportunity to pursue a political resolution." Trump was fiercely opposed to TikTok during his 2017-21 first term, and tried in vain to ban the video app on national security grounds. The Republican voiced concerns -- echoed by political rivals -- that the Chinese government might tap into US TikTok users' data or manipulate what they see on the platform. US officials had also voiced alarm over the popularity of the video-sharing app with young people, alleging that its parent company is subservient to Beijing and that the app is used to spread propaganda, claims denied by the company and the Chinese government. Trump called for a US company to buy TikTok, with the government sharing in the sale price, and his successor Joe Biden went one stage further -- signing a law to ban the app for the same reasons. Trump has now, however, reversed course. "Now (that) I'm thinking about it, I'm for TikTok, because you need competition," he recently told Bloomberg. "If you don't have TikTok, you have Facebook and Instagram -- and that's, you know, that's Zuckerberg." Facebook, founded by Mark Zuckerberg and part of his Meta tech empire, was among the social media networks that banned Trump after attacks by his supporters on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. The ban was driven by concerns that he would use the platform to promote more violence. Those bans on major social media platforms were later lifted. In the brief filed on Friday, Trump's lawyer made it clear the president-elect did not take a position on the legal merits of the current case. "President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute," John Sauer wrote in the amicus curiae -- or "friend of the court" -- brief. "Instead, he respectfully requests that the court consider staying the act's deadline for divestment of January 19, 2025, while it considers the merits of this case, thus permitting President Trump's incoming Administration the opportunity to pursue a political resolution of the questions at issue in the case." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)