The president is likely claiming authority to fund building the wall under the National Emergencies Act of 1976, but that law actually was meant to limit the ability of the president to claim powers by declaring a national emergency. One provision says that if there is a national emergency, funds in the Defense Department budget […]
Blog: Los Angeles Chargers defense might as well finish the year without linebackers – BoltBeat
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Adrian Phillips #31 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates after intercepting a pass by Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Los Angeles […]
Blog: Small ships return big rewards, cruisers say – Los Angeles Times
Robert Cameron, a Venture cruiser from Los Feliz, agreed. “I’m not a fan of big ships,” he said. “I took a cruise to Alaska on a ship with 1,200 people. It’s just not for me. They’re more focused on entertainment and amenities.” Source: “Los Angeles” – Google News
New top story from Time: This Was the Happiest Mistake to Happen at the Golden Globes Red Carpet
When a chyron has an error, people usually cringe. It went down a little differently, though, when Jameela Jamil’s name was spelled wrong on E! News during the red carpet show before the 76th annual Golden Globes. In place of The Good Place star’s name, the network referenced a plot point from the show—that Jamil’s […]
Blog: For a self-described ‘deal maker,’ Trump appears to have no idea how negotiation works
President Trump again points the finger at Democrats for the partial shutdown of the federal government he sought. (Shawn Thew / EPA/Shutterstock) The federal government remains in a partial shutdown as President Trump digs in his heels (good thing those bone spurs got better) over his silly wall, refusing to agree to a spending bill that […]
Blog: Singer John Denver’s Rocky Mountain estate lists to the tune of $11 million
Denver, who died in 1997 at 53 while piloting an experimental aircraft, wrote the song “Starwood in Aspen” about the mountain home. Among his approximately 300 recorded songs were the hits “Take Me Home, Country Roads, ” “Rocky Mountain High” and “Sunshine on My Shoulders.” Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles Times