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The Trump administration on Thursday began notifying roughly 530,000 Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan migrants that their legal status has been revoked and they should self-deport immediately. The termination notices went out via email to migrants enrolled in a controversial Biden-era “humanitarian parole” program, which granted foreign nationals from the four countries US work permits and deportation protection for up to two years. “The Biden Administration lied to America,” Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. “They allowed more than half a million poorly vetted aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela and their immediate...

The century-old retailer is set to shutter additional locations by May 25, marking another blow to traditional shopping malls. As JCPenney battles changing consumer habits, many wonder if this iconic chain can survive the challenges still on the horizon. For over a hundred years, JCPenney has served as a go-to destination for clothes, home décor, and memorable holiday gifts. Founded in 1902, it became a staple in malls across the United States. However, the past decade saw shifting shopper preferences and tough economic conditions, and the pandemic further accelerated the move to online retail.

President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation on Wednesday night. In his speech, Biden touted his record on the economy and his support for “democracy.” “The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France after our Civil War, like the very idea of America, it was built not by one person, but by many people, from every background, and from around the world,” Biden said. The outgoing president blasted the “wealthy” and “oligarchs” who he said are corrupting politics. He also said that “social media is giving up on fact-checking,” and that Americans are being inundated with misinformation....

It's not quite the end-game for Joe Biden's presidency, but with just days left before he exits the White House for the last time, he appeared in the Oval Office on Wednesday evening to give his "farewell speech." Despite being relatively short, Biden managed to go out with a bang...and not in a good way. Sitting behind the Resolute Desk, the president ranted and raved about random topics, including "fact-checking" on social media sites. Given how silly and granular of a thing that is to bring up at a farewell address, I can only assume his handlers have just completely...

CNN analyst Scott Jennings was among those ripping the “farce” of President Biden’s farewell address late Wednesday -– as others panned the bitter goodbye remarks as the “worst in presidential history.” The reactions poured in as the country’s oldest-ever president attempted to take a victory lap despite his administration’s failings leaving him the octogenarian with record-low popularity. “When I watch this tonight, I remain astonished that he, his family and other people around him thought he could ever run for another term,” Jennings, who worked in the George W. Bush administration, told CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360.” “There’s no way he...

Joe Biden‘s long, unlikely political career spanned five decades, and the outgoing president will cap his legacy with a farewell address tonight. There are no details on what his speech will entail, but he is likely tout his accomplishments domestically and abroad. Biden also delivered a foreign policy-focused speech at the State Department on Monday.

It has been announced that President Biden will.make a farewell speech to the nation on Wednesday, January 15 at 8pm Eastern Time.He will.speak from the Oval Office at the White House.

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Friday insisted that the bureau must sidestep "partisanship and politics" in the future in order to maintain "independence" and "objectivity" during a farewell speech at the FBI headquarters. Pause Unmute Remaining Time -1:14 Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen By Misty Severi Published: January 10, 2025 9:16pm Article Dig Deeper FBI Director Christopher Wray on Friday insisted that the bureau must sidestep "partisanship and politics" in the future in order to maintain "independence" and "objectivity" during a farewell speech at the FBI headquarters. Recommended for you BlueChew is all about having fun with your partner. Try it for free...

Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney delivers farewell remarks on the Senate floor. Romney, who served just one term in the Senate and chose not to seek reelection, reflects on his time in the legislative body and some of his accomplishments, including working across the aisle on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the Electoral Count Act, as well as his work on protecting religious freedoms. He says that while he may not miss the Senate, he will miss his colleagues and that he hopes to be a voice of unity after he leaves office.

Departing President Joe Biden was reduced to tears when First Lady Jill Biden showered him with praise during a White House dinner on the South Lawn thanking longtime Democrat supporters. Friday’s event saw Jill Biden praise the octogenarian’s years of political service with an emphasis on his final term occupying the highest office in the land as she saluted “my husband and my hero Joe.”

Iran warned Israel and the United States against any reaction to its massive missile strike against the Jewish State on Tuesday night. “Should the Zionist regime dare to respond or commit further acts of malevolence, a subsequent and crushing response will ensue,” Iran’s mission to the United Nations wrote in a post on X. Iran’s legal, rational, and legitimate response to the terrorist acts of the Zionist regime—which involved targeting Iranian nationals and interests and infringing upon the national sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran—has been duly carried out. Should the Zionist regime… — I.R.IRAN Mission to UN, NY...

If you had insomina last night, watching Joe Biden's televised appearance at the Democratic National Convention would have been the place to kill it off. It was boring as hell, devoid of content, Joe Biden mechanically repeating the same crap he's been repeating for the past three years and as a professional bore, telling all, in a pathetic bid to claim that his presidency was somehow a success. The economy is up. Crime is down. The border surge never happened but is now fixed. The budget is under control. Inflation is conquered. His family is wholesome. He did his King...

I just came back to say farewell to my childhood hero, and in a way also to the wonderful times when there were three teams in the Big Town, my Dad was a young man, and I was born into a mixed marriage (Giants - Dodgers). Farewell, Say Hey Kid. RIP #24. Where does the time go?

Ted Nugent has announced that his upcoming tour will be his last. "This is 'Adios Mofo'. This is my last tour,” the outspoken rocker declared in a video posted to his YouTube channel and social media. “Now, I'll always play music. I've got new records I'm gonna make. I can't wait to unleash some of these new songs.” “The point being is thank you, everybody, for an incredible musical dream," Nugent continued. "The musical dream will continue but I'm not going on tour anymore because hotels are jail. A hotel room is jail for me. My dogs won't allow me...

Last night I got to thinking about how many posts I’ve written for Hot Air. I’ve looked at the total before but it never sticks in my mind. Big numbers seldom do. My guess was 15,000. The reality: 36,590. That’s six per day, every day. For 16 years. My takes may be terrible but I make it up on volume. This post, number 36,591, will be the last. I’m the only member left from the team that launched this site in 2006. It’s always been owned by others, first by Michelle Malkin and then by Salem Communications, but when you’re...

District 1 GOP Primary AP estimates 96.7% of votes counted Harriet Hageman R 109,902 votes 66.1% Liz Cheney (i) R 48,584 votes 29.2%

Music legend Phil Collins held his last concert ever amid his ongoing health issues. Collins was joined by Genesis bandmates Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks for their last show ever at London's 02 Saturday evening. Collins, 71, performed the show sitting down and quipped to the crowd he will now need to find a real job, the Daily Mail reported.

Rock bands tend to peak early in their life cycles, riding the wave of youthful inspiration. It's hard enough to keep a project going for years. It's almost impossible to make great albums up through the end. In other words, not all "final albums" are created equal. Some long-haul acts slowly fizzle, trickling out average material every few years — mostly as an excuse to rev up the touring engine and play the greatest hits. Others keep the machine running organically, hitting the brakes due to inevitable creative tension, oversized egos or commercial backslides. In cases like Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix,...

In addition to teaching my own class within the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences (ENVS), I serve as a guest speaker across campus. My position thus offers me an extraordinary view of the Ithaca College curriculum. Each year, I lecture in 10 to 20 classes. Indeed, I may be the only faculty at Ithaca College who has taught or co-hosted programming in all five of our schools. What does climate change have to do with human performance? Well, higher heat and humidity represent health threats to outdoor athletes. In California, three-quarters of new oil wells are drilled in Black...

President Trump highlighted the achievements of his administration during a farewell speech released by the White House on the president’s final full day in office. President Trump pointed to his work on the U.S. economy, which included creating jobs, signing new trade deals, and reducing regulations. He also discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and his administration’s response. In addition, President Trump pointed to his achievements of reinforcing the southern border, appointing federal judges, and strengthening the country’s military. The president highlighted his international achievements, which he said included advancing peace in the Middle East and strengthening America’s alliances....