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People close to former President Trump made preliminary overtures to Robert F. Kennedy about the possibility of serving as his running mate, The Post has learned. “Trump operatives expressed an interest in Kennedy early on, but it was all premature,” said one person familiar with the matter, adding that it was “right out of the box when Bobby announced” in April 2023 he was running for president. “Anything’s possible. I wouldn’t write it off by any means,” the insider continued.

Gotta get a new job, and I wondered if they would want me to be up-to-date on the covid shots? Any hints on staying positive would be much appreciated too! I'd prefer an office job, but 4 years ago noticed they did not seem to like hiring people in their late 50s. And I hear so many contradictory things that I feel confused (and more negative!). Thanks so much!

I have the opportunity to make some donations this year that I wouldn't normally be able to do. I'm interested in the Wounded Warrior Project but I have read conflicting information about it. Asking for any input about this charity from those who know.

Nike’s announcement Monday it would make Colin Kaepernick the face of its “Just Do It” campaign sparked a firestorm on social media -- and literal fires, too. Some social media users took to Twitter to showcase their frustrations. Videos and photos showed fans completely destroying their Nike-branded apparel, with some going as far as letting the gear go up in flames. “First the @NFL forces me to choose between my favorite sport and my country,” Twitter user Sean Clancy wrote. “I chose country. Then @Nike forces me to choose between my favorite shoes and my country. Since when did the...

The Obama administration Thursday night significantly relaxed the rules of the health-care law for millions of consumers whose individual insurance policies have been canceled, saying they could buy bare-bones health plans or entirely avoid the requirement that most Americans have health insurance. The surprise announcement, four days before the Dec. 23 deadline for people to choose coverage that begins on Jan. 1, triggered an immediate backlash from the health insurance industry and raised new fairness questions about a law intended to promote affordable and comprehensive coverage.

AFP - NATO will offer Russia access to some US military satellite data in exchange for its participation in a missile shield project for continental Europe, a Moscow newspaper reported Friday. The offer will come as part of a broader deal to be extended to Russia at the NATO-Russia Council that immediately follows the 28-member Alliance's Nov. 19-20 summit in Lisbon, the Nezavisimaya Gazeta newspaper quoted a NATO source as saying. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has accepted an invitation to attend the talks, which will also focus on NATO's activities in Afghanistan, in which Russia is also taking part.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Even for a party whose president suffers dismal approval ratings, whose legislative wing lost control of Congress and whose presidential nominee trails in the polls, it was a remarkably bad day for Republicans. ... snip ... "This is the president's own party," said Rep. Barney Frank, a top Democratic negotiator who attended both meetings. "I don't think a president has been repudiated so strongly by the congressional wing of his own party in a long time." ... snip ... At one point in the White House meeting, according to two officials, McCain voiced support for Ryan's criticisms...

I am planning a trip to Memphis in a few weeks with my family and wanted to see any of my FR brothers can give me some suggestions. I plan on going to the Rendezvous Restaurant for ribs but also want to hit a few other local attractions. Also, I wonder if there is any particular place to go for a more traditional slow smoked barbeque meal. My son is into history so anything historical may also be nice. Please feel free to make any suggestions that may be family approriate. My kids are 8 and 2. Thanks

Pure vanity here! I am going to Seattle tomorrow. Have been there and love it, but wonder if there are any places my fellow conservatives recommend to visit. As well, as some to avoid, if needed. lol Thank you!

When Sen. John McCain returns from Iraq, he will not be formally entering the race for the presidency as planned. That announcement, scheduled for Apr. 11, has been moved back in order for the McCain camp to retool his campaign finance operation, according to a report in the New York Times. The Apr. 11 date was reserved for a major speech at the Virginia Military Institute where reportedly McCain will now argue that the troop escalation in Iraq is showing some positive results and that Americans need to continue to back the war effort. Word of the announcement delay came...

We hear a lot of talk these days about the need to protect and strengthen the traditional American family. Certainly, it is true that the institution of marriage is under attack from every side. But the real threat comes from the multitudes of couples that fail to honor their marriage vows. Adultery is one of the most terrible "facts of life" in contemporary America. If you watch the daily soap operas on TV ­ many of which are just soft-core pornography ­ you might get the impression that there are more people cheating on their spouses than remaining faithful. And...

So I have been trying to rent an apartment in my home...and all I have answering the ads are boyfriends and girlfriends. No matter what social status, no matter what income level, I am seeing unmarried twenty, thirty and forty year old couples who want to live together. If I question them, they don't even understand why I am asking. These are Christians and Jews. I was so surprised to find that it would be so difficult to find a young married couple. Tell me Dear Freeper...am I totally out of the ballgame to expect to find a young married...

At a recent forum on increasing savings, Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum was asked how difficult it would be to persuade his fellow Republicans to set aside several billion dollars a year to help low-income children save for college and retirement. In response, the senator put forward what is likely to be a key message in his 2006 re-election campaign: "I've always said the president has a compassionate conservative agenda, and [former Oklahoma Rep.] J.C. Watts [Jr.] and I are the two Republicans who are going to try to enact it," Santorum said half-jokingly. "Now it's just me." As he primes...

Verdict reached in ROBERT BLAKE CASE- will be live in courtroom 2:30 PST Judge allowing cameras.

Critics Assail Bush's Strategy of Restraint in Liberia By Mike Allen Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, August 10, 2003; Page A21 CRAWFORD, Tex., Aug. 9 -- President Bush built lofty expectations around the world about his willingness to help stanch the bloodshed in Liberia, and now is facing widespread criticism for sending only a handful of troops, with no promise of combat forces, after five weeks of delay. Bush authorized six to 20 Marines to go ashore this week to help Liberia's West African neighbors with the logistics of humanitarian efforts. But he made no provision for reining in the...

http://graphics7.nytimes.com/images/dropcap/w.gif ASHINGTON, Aug. 8 — As President Charles G. Taylor edges closer to leaving Liberia, meeting one of President Bush's conditions for a greater American military role, Pentagon officials say they are firmly resisting any significant expansion of the small contingent of American forces already sent ashore. But amid rising pressure from Kofi Annan, the United Nations secretary general, and from African and European allies, Mr. Bush now faces a decision on whether to send in a larger force to help secure the port and the capital, Monrovia, and open up relief corridors. A spokesman for Mr. Annan said today...