Facing a looming censure vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) is defiant in her latest public comments since House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy announced his intention to pursue the drastic consequence for her violent rhetoric this weekend. Waters, the chairwoman of the powerful House Financial Services Committee, insists her comments in Minnesota this past weekend urging people to ratchet up “confrontation” “in the streets” were not a call to violence. “The whole Civil Rights movement is confrontation,” she said, according to CNN’s Manu Raju. Waters stood by the use of the word “confrontational,” saying: “The whole Civil Rights movement is confrontation.” — Manu Raju (@mkraju) April 19, 2021 But many others see her comments much differently, including McCarthy and the judge overseeing the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. “This weekend in Minnesota, Maxine Waters broke the law by violating curfew and then incited violence. Increased unrest has already led to violence against law enforcement and her comments intentionally poured fuel on the fire,” McCarthy told Breitbart News exclusively earlier on Monday, announcing here first that he intends to pursue a formal censure of Waters this week in the House. “We’ve heard this type of violent rhetoric from Waters before, and the United States Congress must clearly and without reservation reprimand this behavior before more people get hurt. But Speaker Pelosi is ignoring Waters’ behavior. That’s why I am introducing a resolution to censure Rep. Waters for these dangerous comments, and I hope that all my colleagues – both Republican and Democrat – will stand up for peace on America’s streets.” Shortly after McCarthy’s comments here, the judge overseeing the trial of Chauvin–who is charged with, among other things, the murder of George Floyd, whose death last spring sparked nationwide protests–told Chauvin’s defense attorneys that Waters’ public ...
Football fan groups condemn ‘ultimate betrayal’ of European Super League
(CNN) Football fan groups have reacted angrily to the prospect of the European Super League , calling it the "ultimate betrayal" and "cynical greed." The breakaway league, which has been announced by 12 of Europe's most prominent clubs, would involve 15 founding clubs and five other teams who would qualify each year based on achievements from the previous season. That means the 15 founding clubs -- which currently includes Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Atlético Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid -- would be permanent members of the Super League. But fans of those clubs are fiercely against the format, which would see a clutch of Europe's wealthiest teams compete against each other in midweek games throughout the season. "Our members and football supporters across the world have experienced the ultimate betrayal," said a statement from the Chelsea Supporters' Trust, one of six Premier League clubs to sign up to the competition. Read More The statement continued: "This is a decision of greed to line the pockets of those at the top and it has been made with no consideration for the loyal supporters, our history, our future or the future of football in this country." READ: José Mourinho sacked as Tottenham Hotspur manager Chelsea players applaud their fans after victory over Tottenham in December 2019. According to a statement from the founding clubs, the new tournament will provide "greater economic growth" within the game and generate more income than the current European competition. American investment bank JP Morgan confirmed to CNN on Monday that it will be financing the new league. In the current format of European football, clubs qualify to compete in Europe based on performances from the previous season. The majority of the clubs in the Super League would be permanent members, despite the fact that ...
ACMS nominee Miranda Lambert dazzles at the award show with multiple looks
close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for April 16 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Miranda Lambert displayed a range of styles during the 2021 ACM Awards on Sunday. The country music icon – who holds the most ever ACM nominations with a whopping 68 to her name – showed off three different outfits as she was quite busy during country music’s biggest night. Lambert came out the gate ready to slay and set the stage ablaze as she walked the carpet and opened the show with Elle King – the duo coordinating in all-black ensembles bedazzled in pink and teal rhinestones during their performance of "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)". Her next look came as a quick change in the ninth hour as Lambert filled in for Chris Stapleton’s wife, Morgane, during their performance of the husband-and-wife duet "Maggie’s Song." WHY MIRANDA LAMBERT PERFORMED WITH CHRIS STAPLETON INSTEAD OF HIS WIFE MORGANE AT THE 2021 ACM AWARDS Miranda Lambert and Elle King perform onstage at the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry on April 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ACM) Seated in a Nashville-area bar, Lambert looked right at home in a black fringe jacket affixed over a white collared shirt. MIRANDA LAMBERT RECALLS 'SPECIAL MOMENT' WITH BLAKE SHELTON DURING THEIR MARRIAGE Morgane had to bolt from the show shortly before she was set to hit the stage as her sister had gone into labor and Morgane had a prior commitment to be her doula. Seated in a Nashville-area bar, Miranda Lambert. left, looked right at home while performing with Chris Stapleton, right, in a black fringe jacket affixed over a white collared shirt. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/ACMA2021/Getty Images for ACM) "It's always very special and I miss her very much tonight but I was so ...
Matthew McConaughey Holds Double-Digit Lead Over Gov. Greg Abbott In Texas Gubernatorial Poll
Actor Matthew McConaughey holds a 12-point lead over Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in a hypothetical 2022 gubernatorial matchup, according to a Sunday poll from The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas at Tyler. McConaughey has teased a gubernatorial run for months, and has criticized Texas’s expedited reopening and Abbott’s decision to repeal a statewide mask mandate in March. He had 45% support in the poll compared to Abbott’s 33%, though 22% of voters said that they were undecided. Much of McConaughey’s lead came from Texas independent voters, who broke 44-28 against the governor. Democrats broke for McConaughey 66-8, while Republicans broke for Abbott 56-30. Despite McConaughey’s advantage among independents, his possible candidacy could divide Democrats in a primary. Over 50% of Democrats said they preferred a progressive candidate, compared to just 25% who said they wanted a centrist. And while McConaughey has criticized Texas Republicans, he has also criticized progressives and the far-left for being condescending and arrogant . (RELATED: 58% Of Americans Would Support McConaughey, ‘The Rock’ In Their Political Endeavors) President Joe Biden greets Texas Governor Greg Abbott and his wife at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas on February 26, 2021. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images) But McConaughey’s celebrity status could still be a huge advantage in the state, said UT-Tyler Professor Mark Owens, who directed the poll. “Matthew McConaughey gets a huge boost from tremendous name recognition and recognition for what he does to help Texans and add to the celebration of the state’s successes,” Owens told The Dallas Morning News. “He’s popular, he’s colorful, and he’s not afraid to tell it like it is,” said Mark Harp, a conservative Independent from Texas. “He has some of the same qualities as Donald Trump, and that will play well in Texas.” (RELATED: McConaughey Says The Next Chapter In ...
Parade of 2024 GOP hopefuls court House conservatives
The road to the 2024 GOP presidential nomination appears to have a new stop along the way: an influential group of House conservatives. Sen. Tom Cotton Tom Bryant Cotton Hillicon Valley: Biden administration sanctions Russia for SolarWinds hack, election interference The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Tax March - CDC in limbo on J&J vax verdict; Rep. Brady retiring Republican lawmakers reintroduce bill to ban TikTok on federal devices MORE (R-Ark.) has addressed the Republican Study Committee (RSC) about the surge of migrants at the border. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Chris Christie Energy secretary: 'We don't want to use past definitions of infrastructure' Christie: Biden lying about Georgia voting bill Experts take pro-vaccine message to right-wing skeptics MORE (R) told the conservative group last week they need to get tougher on President Biden Joe Biden Graham: 'I could not disagree more' with Trump support of Afghanistan troop withdrawal Obama, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley team up to urge communities of color to get coronavirus vaccine Biden to hold second meeting with bipartisan lawmakers on infrastructure MORE and that former President Trump Donald Trump Graham: 'I could not disagree more' with Trump support of Afghanistan troop withdrawal GOP believes Democrats handing them winning 2022 campaign Former GOP operative installed as NSA top lawyer resigns MORE was to blame for losing the White House and Senate. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Mike Pompeo Pompeo violated ethics rules, State Dept. watchdog finds Why the US needs to clear the way for international justice Tim Scott to participate in GOP event in Iowa MORE will join the RSC this week at a news conference on Iran. And Mike Pence Michael (Mike) Richard Pence GOP believes Democrats handing them winning 2022 campaign Secret Facebook ...
