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Updates:
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday afternoon following symptoms of an “emergent bladder issue,” according to the Pentagon. He has since transferred his duties to his deputy.
“Today, at approximately 2:20 pm, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was transported by his security detail to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to be seen for symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue,” Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement Sunday afternoon.
In a statement late Sunday night, Walter Reed officials said that Austin was admitted to a critical care unit of the hospital “after a series of tests and evaluations.”
“At this time, it is not clear how long Secretary Austin will remain hospitalized,” Walter Reed’s statement read. “The current bladder issue is not expected to change his anticipated full recovery. His cancer prognosis remains excellent. Updates on the Secretary’s condition will be provided as soon as possible.”
President Biden/Biden Administration:
2024 Election:
Sen. Tim Scott rises to the top of Trump’s ‘veepstakes’
Former President Donald Trump and his allies have been impressed by the South Carolina Republican’s role speaking on his behalf — and one ally said it’s “a real possibility” he’s picked.
Sen. Tim Scott is quickly rising up the ranks of contenders to be Donald Trump’s running mate, and a Trump ally who’s spoken with both men about the matter now says it’s “a real possibility” that the senator is tapped.
“It’s real,” this person said. “And he’d take the job in a second.”
California’s US Senate candidates debate Monday night as race remains tight
Participating will be front-runner Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, and Reps. Katie Porter, D-Irvine; Barbara Lee, D-Oakland and Republican Steve Garvey, the former Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres first baseman.
***For Those Who Do Not Know How Things Work:
The top two finishers in the March 5 primary will compete in November’s general election. They are vying to finish the term of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, which runs through next January, as well as a full six year term. Feinstein died in September, and Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to the seat. Schiff has led recent polls. In the California Elections and Policy Poll, he had support from 25% of likely voters. Trailing were Porter and Garvey, each with 15%. Lee had 7%.
Putin’s Puppet:
Adolf Benito Drumpf:
The Worst, Stupidest, and Most Deplorable People in the World”
From the MarKODA Files:
***Should have ingested bleach or horse paste, right???
Ohio’s ‘Finest:’
Two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives were indicted Monday in the long-running investigation into a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio that has already resulted in a 20-year prison sentence for a former state House speaker.
Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and former Senior Vice President Michael Dowling were charged in relation to their roles in the massive corruption case, Republican Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced in an online news conference.
“Their actions over a period of years have undermined confidence in state governments, the rule of law, and very nearly made them even richer men than they already are,” Yost said of Jones and Dowling, who are facing criminal charges for the first time since the scandal began. “There can be no justice without holding the check writers and the masterminds accountable.”
