The NBA has come down hard on the Los Angeles Clippers after a nearly yearlong investigation found the team violated the league's salary cap rules, fining the team $30 million and stripping five first-round draft picks. Owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for a year, and star forward Kawhi Leonard was fined $700,000 over an alleged off-the-books endorsement deal tied to the scandal. PIX11 sports anchor Simone Eli joins "Jesse Weber Live" for a closer look at the fallout. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
A new report from POLITICO reveals that the White House is getting ready for a potential barrage of Democratic investigations if Republicans lose control of Congress in the November midterms. The outlet reports that President Trump, his family, and officials close to him are now preparing for a Democratic takeover next year. Meanwhile, The Washington Post reports that the White House Counsel’s Office has encouraged staff to be careful about what they put in writing and has offered guidance on how to respond to congressional inquiries. MS NOW Washington reporter—and co-host of “The Weekend”—joins Way Too Early to break it all down.
Pete Hegseth is facing growing GOP backlash as Republican lawmakers accuse him of gutting military leadership and fueling chaos at the Pentagon. Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore, a Democratic candidate for Congress, and Rep. Chris Deluzio, talk with Jen Psaki about how the House and Senate should be using their oversight responsibilities to hold Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth accountable for their handling of the war in Iran and their mismanagement of the U.S. military. Plus, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, joins Peter Alexander to discuss the latest developments in the war with Iran and concerns as the Pentagon's top leaders leave.
Not only is Donald Trump "helping" Republican candidates by promoting himself, he is also "helping" them with their association with the deeply unpopular issue of data centers by amplifying his support for data centers and insulting voters, including a significant portion of Republican voters, who don't agree with him.
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Culture Put Out More Flags The American flag is as alive as the country it represents. Photo by Sandrine Marty / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images American Icon: The US Flag in Art National Gallery of Art, June 6–December 6 In 1954, Jasper Johns had a dream of himself painting an American flag. When he woke up, the artist executed his first work on the theme, in encaustic. More flags soon followed. Johns worked experimentally, often using outré materials and positioning the flag in strange configurations. But the basic form always remained the same: a rectangular field emblazoned with stars and stripes. It became…Open
Each side is using missiles and drones to try to pound the other into giving up, breeding ceaseless human suffering. But there is no sign that either country’s determination will weaken.
