DeSantis , Campaign Launch Announcement , Crashes Twitter Livestream.
DeSantis , Campaign Launch Announcement , Crashes Twitter Livestream.
On May 24, Twitter's livestream of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis'
announcement of his bid to become president of the
United States experienced a number of technical issues. .
On May 24, Twitter's livestream of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis'
announcement of his bid to become president of the
United States experienced a number of technical issues. .
CNN reports that the livestream crashed
and was delayed as hundreds of thousands of
users logged on to see DeSantis' announcement.
CNN reports that the livestream crashed
and was delayed as hundreds of thousands of
users logged on to see DeSantis' announcement.
The livestreamed event, which was hosted
on Twitter Spaces, saw audio cut in and out
for the beginning of the stream. .
CNN reports that while over 500,000 Twitter users signed
on to view the event, after the crash, only 250,000
users signed back in to view the relaunched stream.
CNN reports that while over 500,000 Twitter users signed
on to view the event, after the crash, only 250,000
users signed back in to view the relaunched stream.
The news comes following a number of
technical issues since Elon Musk took
over the social media platform in 2022. .
The news comes following a number of
technical issues since Elon Musk took
over the social media platform in 2022. .
Multiple service outages have
impacted users ability to access Twitter,
to view images or their timeline.
Following DeSantis' livestream, Musk and tech entrepreneur David Sacks addressed the issues, blaming the limited capacity of Twitter's servers for the problems. .
Following DeSantis' livestream, Musk and tech entrepreneur David Sacks addressed the issues, blaming the limited capacity of Twitter's servers for the problems. .
I think it crashed because when you multiply
a half-million people in a room by an account
with over 100 million followers, which is
Elonās account, I think that creates just
a scalability level that was unprecedented, David Sacks, Tech entrepreneur, via CNN.
CNN reports that Twitter's Spaces was
not intended to host events with
hundreds of thousands of listeners. .
Sacks also attempted to spin the crash in a positive
direction following the hour long event, saying, , āItās not how you started, itās how
you finish and we finished strong.ā
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DeSantis Will Not Hold , a Hometown Event , as Part of 2024 Campaign Launch.
CNN reported that FL Governor Ron DeSatntis will no longer be holding a roll-out event in his hometown.
DeSantis is from Dunedin, FL.
The coastal suburb is close to Tampa, where DeSantis grew up.
The FL governor will reportedly announce his bid for US President via Twitter Spaces on May 24.
Twitter owner Elon Musk is expected to be a part of the announcement.
Once the announcement is official, .
... De Santis will likely begin making campaign stops throughout FL.
While it isn't clear exactly what the immediate future will hold for the DeSantis campaign.
... the governor is scheduled for a stop in Miami on June 1.
The changes are in keeping with the nature of how DeSantis operates.
He has a reputation of making last-minute alterations to schedules ...
... as a means of keeping opponents and the media guessing.
DeSantis will face former President Donald Trump in the bid for the Republican nomination for president.
The pool of candidates seeking the GOP nomination continues to expand
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Ron DeSantis Will Announce , Presidential Campaign With Elon Musk.
Three sources apprised of the situation told NBC News that the Florida governor will announce his candidacy during a discussion with Musk on May 24.
Three sources apprised of the situation told NBC News that the Florida governor will announce his candidacy during a discussion with Musk on May 24.
The two men will host a
Twitter Spaces event at 6 p.m. ET.
Tech entrepreneur David Sacks will moderate.
A video declaring DeSantis' candidacy will be released by his campaign later that evening. .
After Memorial Day, DeSantis
plans to start visiting several states.
Last year, the Twitter and SpaceX CEO said he'd support DeSantis if he ran for president.
A source told NBC that Musk doesn't think former President Trump can regain the White House.
A source told NBC that Musk doesn't think former President Trump can regain the White House.
Heās interested in the future, and heās interested in winning again, Anonymous source, to NBC News.
While it's not clear if Musk will publicly endorse
DeSantis during the event, his participation
still holds weight, NBC News reports. .
While it's not clear if Musk will publicly endorse
DeSantis during the event, his participation
still holds weight, NBC News reports.
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Former US President Donald Trump is slapped with a 10 million dollar defamation case by columnist E Jean Carroll who earlier won a 5 million dollar case against him.
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Tim Scott Announces , 2024 Presidential Bid.
Scott made the announcement at
Charleston Southern University on May 22.
He will seek the Republican nomination,
entering into competition with former President Trump
and Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to
announce his candidacy this week.
He will seek the Republican nomination,
entering into competition with former President Trump
and Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to
announce his candidacy this week.
He will seek the Republican nomination,
entering into competition with former President Trump
and Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to
announce his candidacy this week.
While delivering a speech at his alma mater, Scott talked about growing up poor and working his way to the Senate.
We live in the land where it is possible for a kid raised in poverty by a single mother in a small apartment to one day serve in the Peopleās House and maybe even the White House, Sen. Tim Scott, via campaign announcement.
This is the greatest country
on Godās green Earth, Sen. Tim Scott, via campaign announcement.
Other Republicans running for president include Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy,
Asa Hutchinson and Larry Elder.
Other Republicans running for president include Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy,
Asa Hutchinson and Larry Elder.
Other Republicans running for president include Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy,
Asa Hutchinson and Larry Elder.
Other Republicans running for president include Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy,
Asa Hutchinson and Larry Elder.
'The Hill' reports that although Scott is well liked, he's got his work cut out for him when it comes to facing off with Trump and DeSantis.
A recent poll showed Trump in a clear lead compared to any other Republican.
DeSantis is shown in second place.
Trump welcomed Scott's campaign bid after the senator made his announcement.
Good luck to Senator Tim Scott in
entering the Republican Presidential Primary Race. It is rapidly loading up with lots of people, and Tim is a big step up from Ron DeSanctimonious, who is totally unelectable, Donald Trump, via Truth Social
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Nikki Haley , Questions Whether Biden , Will 'Make It' to 86.
Nikki Haley , Questions Whether Biden , Will 'Make It' to 86.
While speaking on Fox News, Republican
presidential candidate Nikki Haley once again
called into question President Biden's age. .
While speaking on Fox News, Republican
presidential candidate Nikki Haley once again
called into question President Biden's age. .
'The Hill' reports that Haley questioned whether
Biden will "make it" to 86 years old, which would
be his age by the time his second term would end.
'The Hill' reports that Haley questioned whether
Biden will "make it" to 86 years old, which would
be his age by the time his second term would end.
I think we can all be very clear and say
with a matter of fact that if you vote for
Joe Biden, you really are counting on
a President Harris because the idea
that he would make it until 86 years old
is not something that I think is likely, Nikki Haley, Republican presidential candidate, via 'The Hill'.
I think we can all be very clear and say
with a matter of fact that if you vote for
Joe Biden, you really are counting on
a President Harris because the idea
that he would make it until 86 years old
is not something that I think is likely, Nikki Haley, Republican presidential candidate, via 'The Hill'.
On April 25, Biden launched his reelection campaign, which
has given rise to questions about whether he would be able
to hold the nation's highest office for another four years. .
When Haley launched her campaign in February,
she proposed putting in place a competency
test for politicians over the age of 75.
Iāve continued to say we need to have
mental competency tests ⦠starting at
75 just to make sure that these people
deciding our national security, deciding
our economy policy, deciding what
happens to our kids in schools. It matters, Nikki Haley, Republican presidential candidate, via 'The Hill'.
Iāve continued to say we need to have
mental competency tests ⦠starting at
75 just to make sure that these people
deciding our national security, deciding
our economy policy, deciding what
happens to our kids in schools. It matters, Nikki Haley, Republican presidential candidate, via 'The Hill'.
On April 26,
Biden addressed the doubts
swirling around his age, saying, , "with regard to age, I canāt even say ā
I guess how old I am ā I canāt even say
the number. It doesnāt register with me.ā.
Theyāre going to judge whether
or not I have it or donāt have it, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The Hill'.
I respect them taking a hard look
at it ⦠I took a hard look at it before
I decided to run. And, I feel good,
I feel excited about the prospects, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The Hill'
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Larry Elder , Announces Bid for 2024 , GOP Presidential Nomination.
On April 20, Conservative talk show host
Larry Elder announced that he will be running
for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
The 70-year-old made the
announcement on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'.
The 70-year-old made the
announcement on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'.
The news was followed with a tweet, stating, , āAmerica is in decline,
but this decline is not inevitable.".
We can enter a new American
Golden Age, but we must choose
a leader who can bring us there.
Thatās why Iām running for President, Larry Elder, Conservative talk show host, via NBC.
We can enter a new American
Golden Age, but we must choose
a leader who can bring us there.
Thatās why Iām running for President, Larry Elder, Conservative talk show host, via NBC.
Elder will join a crowded Republican field that includes
former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, entrepreneur
Vivek Ramaswamy and former President Donald Trump.
Elder will join a crowded Republican field that includes
former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, entrepreneur
Vivek Ramaswamy and former President Donald Trump.
Elder will join a crowded Republican field that includes
former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, entrepreneur
Vivek Ramaswamy and former President Donald Trump.
NBC reports that Elder has amassed a large Conservative
following through his radio show and regular
appearances on Fox News and other Conservative outlets.
NBC reports that Elder has amassed a large Conservative
following through his radio show and regular
appearances on Fox News and other Conservative outlets.
In 2021, Elder made his first bid
for public office, attempting to
replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom. .
However, the recall effort ultimately
failed after voters decided not
to remove Newsom from office.
According to Elder, the support he received
while running for office in California serves as
evidence that his message resonated with voters. .
According to Elder, the support he received
while running for office in California serves as
evidence that his message resonated with voters.
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Tim Scott Announces , 2024 Presidential Exploratory Committee.
The Republican senator made the
announcement on April 12.
The Republican senator made the
announcement on April 12.
I will never back down in defense
of the Conservative values that make
America exceptional. And thatās why
Iām announcing my exploratory committee
for president of the United States, Tim Scott, Republican Senator
from South Carolina, via CNN.
I will never back down in defense
of the Conservative values that make
America exceptional. And thatās why
Iām announcing my exploratory committee
for president of the United States, Tim Scott, Republican Senator
from South Carolina, via CNN.
CNN reports that Scott, who represents South Carolina
and is the only Black Republican in the Senate,
has been hinting at a presidential bid for months.
CNN reports that Scott, who represents South Carolina
and is the only Black Republican in the Senate,
has been hinting at a presidential bid for months.
Scott is reportedly expected
to hold events in Iowa, an early
voting state, later on April 12. .
Iāve been doing a lot of
thinking the past few months, Tim Scott, Republican Senator
from South Carolina, via Fox News.
Iāve been thinking about my faith.
Iāve been thinking about the future
of our country. And Iāve been thinking
about the Leftās plan to ruin America, Tim Scott, Republican Senator
from South Carolina, via Fox News.
Iāve been thinking about my faith.
Iāve been thinking about the future
of our country. And Iāve been thinking
about the Leftās plan to ruin America, Tim Scott, Republican Senator
from South Carolina, via Fox News.
CNN reports that while former President Donald Trump has
led the GOP primary field, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
has also garnered the attention of GOP voters.
CNN reports that while former President Donald Trump has
led the GOP primary field, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
has also garnered the attention of GOP voters.
Earlier this month, former Arkansas Governor
Asa Hutchinson announced that he would
also be running for the GOP nomination.
Earlier this month, former Arkansas Governor
Asa Hutchinson announced that he would
also be running for the GOP nomination.
In February, former Governor
Nikki Haley announced her bid as well.
CNN reports that before joining the Senate, Scott
spent one year in the U.S. House of Representatives
after serving in the South Carolina state House. .
CNN reports that before joining the Senate, Scott
spent one year in the U.S. House of Representatives
after serving in the South Carolina state House.
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Montana Bans Drag Performer Readings
to Kids in Libraries and Schools.
The bill officially makes Montana the first state to ban people dressed in drag from reading to children in libraries and public schools. .
A spokesperson for governor Greg Gianforte said he signed the bill because he ābelieves itās wildly inappropriate for little kids,ā¦ā.
ā... especially preschoolers and kids
in elementary school, to be exposed to sexualized content.ā.
According to The Associated Press, this bill is unique as it does not require a sexual element for the performance to be banned.
In Florida and Tennesse, their efforts to ban drag readings require the performance to be sexual in nature. .
In Florida and Tennesse, their efforts to ban drag readings require the performance to be sexual in nature. .
House Bill 359 immediately
took effect after it was signed. .
Its original goal was to ban minors from attending all drag shows. .
It was later ammened to block minors from attending obscene of sexually oriented performances on public property. .
AP reports that it is not known
how often drag readings are held in Montana libraries and schools.
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Ron Desantis, the controversial US governor behind Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law, is set to launch his presidential campaign in a streamed conversation with Elon Musk
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EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that the training of Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 jets has begun in Poland. The move comes after US President Joe Biden last week gave the go-ahead for Ukrainian pilots to be trained on the American-made jets that Ukraine says it needs to fight off Russia's invasion.
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Biden and McCarthy , Still Havenāt Made a Debt Limit Deal.
June 1 is the deadline for America's
debt limit to be raised before the country defaults for the first time ever.
The House speaker and U.S. president ended
their current round of talks regarding the
situation on the evening of May 22, CNN reports.
The House speaker and U.S. president ended
their current round of talks regarding the
situation on the evening of May 22, CNN reports.
While no deal was reached,
the two leaders are optimistic. .
I felt we had a productive discussion. We donāt have an agreement yet,
but I did feel the discussion was productive in areas that we have differences of opinion, Kevin McCarthy, House speaker, via statement.
We reiterated once again that
default is off the table and the only way to move forward is in good faith toward a bipartisan agreement, Joe Biden, U.S. president, via statement.
While there are areas of disagreement, the Speaker and I, and his lead negotiatorsā¦
and our staffs will continue to discuss the path forward, Joe Biden, U.S. president, via statement.
McCarthy also said that once an agreement is reached, he will uphold the House's three-day rule to make sure legislators have enough time to examine the deal before voting.
But not everyone is so optimistic
about the discussions thus far. .
Democrat Hakeem Jeffries said
things are moving in the "wrong direction.".
Theyāve rejected the fact that
President Biden is willing to consider freezing spending. It will reduce
the deficit by a trillion dollars. , Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic leader, via statement.
This is what the extreme MAGA Republicans say that they want. They rejected. They rejected an unwillingness to not put the country through this again, Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic leader, via statement
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Chevron to Acquire , PDC Energy.
Chevron made the announcement on May 22.
It will acquire the shale producer
in a deal worth $7.6 billion.
Chevron is currently the
second-largest oil company in America.
The acquisition will help the company to bolster "production, capital expenditures
and cash flow," Reuters reports.
As geopolitical tensions remain prominent amid Russia's war on Ukraine.
Chevron Chief Executive Michael Wirth said,
"It's a strong investment in our business in the U.S.".
Last year, Chevron and other oil companies were criticized by President Biden for not ramping up output as fuel prices skyrocketed.
Chevron also recently announced that it is seeking to "reduce its cash stockpile" to benefit shareholders, Reuters reports. .
We're repurchasing shares at a rate of $17.5 billion per year. So we'd buy those shares back very quickly, Michael Wirth, Chevron Chief Executive, via statement
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US Debt Ceiling Crisis , Highlights Government Spending.
'Newsweek' reports that recent polls have suggested
that Americans feel government spending sits
at the center of the current debt ceiling crisis.
'Newsweek' reports that recent polls have suggested
that Americans feel government spending sits
at the center of the current debt ceiling crisis.
According to a poll of 1,500 adults, at least half said they
think the government is overspending, while an equal
number want commitments to cut spending.
If the debt ceiling is not raised or suspended, the
U.S. could default on the $31.5 trillion debt it owes,
which would have significant global consequences.
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy points
to a bill passed by House Republicans that
"avoids default and tackles reckless spending.".
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy points
to a bill passed by House Republicans that
"avoids default and tackles reckless spending.".
The House bill calls for $4.8 trillion in savings
over the next decade and includes a reversal
of some key aspects of Biden's agenda.
The House bill calls for $4.8 trillion in savings
over the next decade and includes a reversal
of some key aspects of Biden's agenda.
Those cuts would include the student
loan relief program and Biden's
proposed clean energy tax credits.
'Newsweek' points out that the clean energy
tax credits are a crucial part of Biden's goal of
moving the U.S. closer to a green economy.
'Newsweek' points out that the clean energy
tax credits are a crucial part of Biden's goal of
moving the U.S. closer to a green economy.
To a large extent, it is just about the size
and the scope of government, which feeds
into larger debates about what the
appropriate role of the state is in
the U.S. economy and in people's lives, Thomas Gift, Director of the Center on U.S. Politics
at University College London (UCL), via 'Newsweek'.
Over the course of Biden's tenure,
more and more Americans have become
skeptical of spending on the order
of magnitude Biden has proposed, Thomas Gift, Director of the Center on U.S. Politics
at University College London (UCL), via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the impending financial
disaster could lead to either party agreeing to
compromises that help to avoid the worst outcome
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US to Buy 3 Million Barrels of Oil , to Replenish Emergency Reserve.
The Department of Energy made the announcement on May 15, Reuters reports.
It has requested that offers be presented
by May 31 for an August delivery. .
Last year, the Biden administration sold
180 million barrels, the largest amount ever from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Inventory sank to the lowest amount since 1983, about 372 million barrels.
The sale was made in an attempt to stabilize oil markets and fight high gas prices.
The sale was made in an attempt to stabilize oil markets and fight high gas prices.
Republicans criticized the decision, claiming it left America with too little to navigate a future crisis. .
The Biden administration said it would repurchase oil when prices remained
near or below $67 to $72 a barrel.
This way, taxpayers would reportedly benefit since the barrels were sold for a much higher price.
On May 15, crude prices were about
$71 per barrel, Reuters reports
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Remembering
James Brown.
James Joseph Brown was
born on May 3, 1933.
He was born in
Barnwell, South Carolina.
The singer kickstarted his
career by joining the
Famous Flames.
The group had hits, āPlease, Please, Pleaseā and āTry Me.ā.
The āGodfather of Soulā was known for his
iconic funk sound.
Brown and the Famous Flames later released the live album, 'Live at the Apollo.'.
The album featured popular
singles, "I Got You (I Feel Good)"
and "It's a Man's Man's
Man's World".
He was also known for hits like "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" and "Say It Loud ā I'm Black
and I'm Proud.ā.
The singer died of congestive heart failure related to pneumonia in 2006 at the age of 73.
Brown was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame.
He also had 17 No. 1 singles on theĀ BillboardĀ R&B charts.
Happy Birthday,
James Brown!
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Alyssa Farah Griffin told her co-host Thursday on ABCās āThe Viewā that Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was āoverhypedā as a potential 2024 presidential candidate. The H8 Speech show is ludicrous..
Republican senators are rallying to defend Ron DeSantis from former President Trumpās attempt to keep the popular Florida governor out of the 2024 presidential race.
Dave Rubin of āThe Rubin Reportā talks about Bill Maherās strident defense of Ron DeSantis and the ādonāt say gay billā to guest Ro Khanna; Donald Trump launching attacks on potential 2024..