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Elon Musk, surveying the crowded field of presidential candidates, at least knows who he won’t vote for. That’s President Biden. It’s his payback for being left out of an electric vehicle summit at the White House where the president praised General Motors for leading the EV revolution for selling 26 electric vehicles while Musk sold 300,000. Concerns are growing that we might not have any presidential debates after the nominees are picked next summer. We’re hearing that the Republican and Democratic parties can’t come to terms on a deal. There are more warnings about growing crime in the nation’s capital. An FBI agent was the latest in a carjacking and dog napping has become a craze. And Henry Kissinger has died at 100. The Nixon aide had so many achievements it’s hard to pick one out, but he did win the Nobel Peace Prize for helping end the Vietnam War. Musk Returns Biden Snub https://www.offthepress.com/musk-returns-joes-snub/ NO DEBATES? DNC, RNC Have Not Agreed To Debate Slate For 2024 Campaign https://www.offthepress.com/no-debates/ Violent DC Crime Spirals Out Of Control, FBI Agent Carjacked https://www.offthepress.com/violent-dc-crime-spirals-out-of-control-fbi-agent-carjacked/ Dognappings Are Latest Crime Craze In DC, Thieves Especially Grab Pricey Frenchies https://www.offthepress.com/dognappings-are-latest-crime-craze-in-dc-thieves-especially-grab-pricey-frenchies/ Henry Kissinger 1923-2023: Titan of U.S. foreign policy, target of anti-war ire https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/henry-kissinger-dies-age-100/

The start of the 2024 primary season is just around the corner and the polls are coming out fast and furious. But it’s all bad news for President Joe Biden. Consider the latest from the Center Square: He would lose to former first lady Michelle Obama. Donald Trump, meanwhile, continues to soar over his Republican opponents. His arch enemy, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, even conceded that it looks like Trump will win back the presidency with the help of independent voters. Biden, meanwhile, is on the warpath with congressional Republicans who want him to stop housing illegal migrants on federal lands and inside national parks. We have lots of stories about the border crisis on Off The Press. And proving she has never seen a business deal she likes, liberal Senator Elizabeth Warren is now going after Big Sandwich. She is opposing a deal for Subway to buy Arby’s. Poll: Democrats support Biden more than others, but Michelle Obama remains popular https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_78161dd2-8584-11ee-9a79-23f9b056f57a.html Romney: Indies Will Give Trump Win https://www.offthepress.com/romney-indies-will-give-trump-win/ Biden Vows To Keep Housing Illegals On Federal Land, Opposes GOP Repeal https://www.offthepress.com/biden-vows-to-keep-housing-illegals-on-federal-land-opposes-gop-repeal/ Elizabeth Warren Wants To Break Up ‘Big Sandwich,’ Targets Subway-Arby’s Deal https://www.offthepress.com/elizabeth-warren-wants-to-break-up-big-sandwich-targets-subway-arbys-deal/

New Yorkers are starting to question their promise to grant illegal immigrants a sanctuary. The influx of foreigners has become a crisis and now the mayor is trying to figure out how to pay for it and his controversial plan is to cut the police force. An appeals judge has killed the gag order on former President Donald Trump in his New York fraud case. Just as Trump’s lawyers claimed, the judge said that the gag order violated his First Amendment rights. Polls continue to show that most Americans feel that the Biden economy is causing them real financial pain. Now the president is ripping those of us who feel that way as disconnected from reality. Biden claims we’ve never been better off and he’s angry that we don’t give him credit. And here’s a crazy stat. Female viewership of NFL games is up 37% and the Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift romance is why. NYC: Illegals Over Cops https://www.offthepress.com/defund-dream-come-true/ In win for Trump, judge stays gag order in New York civil fraud case https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/appeals-court-judge-temporarily-lifts-trump-gag-order-new-york-civil-fraud/ Biden Suggests Americans Unhappy With The Economy Are ‘Disconnected’ From Reality https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/16/biden-americans-unhappy-economy-reality-apec/ Girls Got Football Thanks To Swift-Kelce Romance, Viewership Surges 37% https://www.offthepress.com/girls-got-football-thanks-to-swift-kelce-romance-viewership-surges-37-2/

It looks like the effort by House Republican leaders to slow walk an impeachment of President Joe Biden is over. House Speaker Mike Johnson has given the green light to start the process and committee chairmen are issuing subpoenas, starting with Hunter Biden’s business allies. The Senate wasted no time in approving the House budget plan late last night. It will push off the important votes until January and let lawmakers begin their Thanksgiving vacation. Concerns about America’s crime wave have hit a 22-year high, according to Gallup pollsters. Sixty-three percent said crime is out of control and 28 percent said that they have been victimized in the crime spree. And the Israel-Hamas war continues to roil Washington. Last night, police clashed with pro-Palestine protesters at Democratic headquarters. Six officers were hurt as party leaders hid inside the building on Capitol Hill. Impeachment Green Light https://www.offthepress.com/impeachment-green-light-2/ Senate passes stopgap spending bill, but clash to shrink government lingers after holidays https://justthenews.com/government/congress/senate-passes-stopgap-spending-bill-clash-shrink-government-lingers-after/ Crime Fear At 2 Decade High https://www.offthepress.com/crime-fear-at-2-decade-high/ Capitol Police Hurt In Violent Palestinian Protest At DNC As Party Chiefs Hid Inside https://www.offthepress.com/capitol-police-hurt-in-violent-palestinian-protest-at-dnc-as-party-chiefs-hid-inside/

Washington today will host a huge rally for Israel and its war against Hamas terrorists. The city expects 60,000 and has called in the National Guard to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. Congress will begin to work on a plan to pass a temporary budget plan that avoids a government shutdown. Expectations are that Speaker Mike Johnson will get a win and that Senate Democrats and Republicans will go along with the plan to kick the can down the road. On Monday, a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to block the impeachment of Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He is under fire for the border crisis that costs Americans $451 billion a year. And get this: Elon Musk doesn’t want buyers of his new pick up truck to sell for the first year. He plans to enforce that with the threat of a $50,000 fine. Good luck with that. 60,000 For Israel https://www.offthepress.com/60000-for-israel/ Schumer, Jeffries both suggest Dems open to House GOP's continuing resolution https://justthenews.com/government/congress/schumer-jeffries-both-suggest-dems-open-house-gops-continuing-resolution/ House votes to refer Mayorkas impeachment to committee https://justthenews.com/government/congress/house-moves-delay-impeachment-vote-against-dhs-secretary-mayorkas/ Shove It Elon! Tesla Boss Bars Resale Of Pickup In Year One Or Face $50,000 Fine https://www.offthepress.com/shove-it-elon-tesla-boss-bars-resale-of-pickup-in-year-one-or-face-15000-fine/

The Republican field for the 2024 primaries narrowed overnight when South Carolina Senator Tim Scott bowed out. Just like Mike Pence before him, the popular and positive candidate in the race said the voter message to him was not now Tim. The defense takes over today in former President Donald Trump’s business fraud trial in New York. To make a big impact, the first witness will be Donald Trump Jr. who stole the show during the earlier stage of the trial. President Joe Biden made hay last week over the new UAW contract with Detroit, but over the weekend it started to fall apart. Some Ford union workers rejected the contract over the weekend and that could be the pattern. America’s great tipping debate is still raging and it might not be good for waiters and waitresses. We have a new report that Americans have had it with big and forced tipping. Tim Scott ends GOP presidential campaign https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/tim-scott-ends-gop-presidential-campaign/ First For The Defense: Donald Trump Jr. To Bring The Flash As First Witness https://www.offthepress.com/first-for-the-defense-donald-trump-jr-to-bring-the-flash-as-first-witness/ Bad Start: UAW Union Members At Ford Plant Want More, Reject Contract https://www.offthepress.com/bad-start-uaw-union-members-at-ford-plant-want-more-reject-contract/ Tipping Point: Poll Finds Many Americans Are Shortchanging Their Servers https://www.offthepress.com/tipping-point-poll-finds-many-americans-are-shortchanging-their-servers/

After three weeks, the House of Representatives finally has its 56th speaker. Republicans rallied for a unanimous vote for Louisiana’s Mike Johnson. He is a Trump ally who is strong on border and life issues. And he and his wife host a Christian podcast. Gun control is expected to take center stage in Washington again after another mass shooting, this time in southern Maine. But there will also be new calls to look at mental health help instead since there were a number of red flags about the suspected shooter. In a new report on FBI favoritism for President Biden, a prosecutor has said that he had tons of credible information to probe first son Hunter Biden, but the agency refused. And a French museum has bowed to pressure from Dwayne Johnson about its wax figure of him. The Rock said the figure was so white that he looked like Mr. Clean. Johnson officially wins House speakership on House floor https://justthenews.com/government/congress/johnsons-speaker-nomination-house-vote-wednesday-starting-noon/ 16 Killed In 2 Southern Maine Shootings, Suspect On The Run, Public On Lockdown https://www.offthepress.com/16-killed-in-2-southern-maine-shootings-suspect-on-the-run-public-on-lockdown/ Prosecutor says Biden bribery claim was credible enough for further investigation, but FBI resisted https://justthenews.com/accountability/political-ethics/federal-prosecutor-biden-bribery-claim-credible-enough-further/ French Museum Fixes The Rock’s Wax Figure Considered A Too White ‘Mr. Clean’ https://www.offthepress.com/french-museum-fixes-the-rocks-wax-figure-considered-a-too-white-mr-clean/

America’s inflation continues to rear its ugly head. The proof is in new reports that car owners are falling behind in their payments, beef costs are at an all time high, and regulations are costing the nation over $160 billion a year. The 2020 election case against former President Trump appears to be heating up. But he has a new argument to make. And it’s this: If the Senate acquitted him of messing with the election, shouldn’t that erase any criminal prosecution on the same charges? Did you hear about the off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to crash a jet he was riding on over the weekend. Police now say he was high on psychedelic mushrooms and over tired. And the World Series is finally set. It will pit the Texas Rangers against the Arizona Diamondbacks, two teams that nobody saw coming. Beef Prices Hit Record Average Price Of $8/Pound, Shrinking Herd, Feed Prices Blamed https://www.offthepress.com/beef-prices-hit-record-average-price-of-8-pound-shrinking-herd-feed-prices-blamed/ Makes Sense: Senate Impeachment Acquittal Means 2020 Case Should Be Dismissed https://www.offthepress.com/makes-sense-senate-impeachment-acquittal-means-2020-case-should-be-dismissed/ Alaska Airlines Pilot Who Tried To Shut Down Engines Was High On Psyche Mushrooms https://www.offthepress.com/alaska-airlines-pilot-who-allegedly-tried-to-shut-down-engines-was-high-on-mushrooms-report/ Underdog Diamondbacks Upset Heavily Favored Phillies To Reach World Series https://www.offthepress.com/underdog-diamondbacks-upset-heavily-favored-phillies-to-reach-world-series/

There is still no clarity in the House speaker chaos even after eight candidates spelled out their agendas during a candidate forum Monday night. Most hope that a new speaker will be chosen later this week but the odds are just 50-50. Horrific details continue to emerge in the Hamas attack on Israel two weeks ago. We are just learning that the group’s leadership offered $10,000 for every Israeli taken hostage, and there were standing orders to kill kids and the elderly. Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says that former President Trump has such a big lead in the Republican primary race that it’s pretty much over before it even began. And the Texas Rangers went to bed hearing cheers for returning to the World Series after beating the Houston Astros. The team has never won baseball’s top prize. Chaos Continues In GOP Speaker Election, Chances Just ’50-50′ It Ends Soon https://www.offthepress.com/chaos-continues-in-gop-speaker-election-chances-just-50-50-it-ends-soon/ Hamas Attackers Offered $10,000 For Each Israeli Hostage, Told To Kill Kids, Elderly https://www.offthepress.com/hamas-attackers-offered-10000-for-each-israeli-hostage-told-to-kill-kids-elderly/ MTG: GOP Primaries Are ‘Over’ Already, ‘No Alternative’ To Trump https://www.offthepress.com/mtg-gop-primaries-are-over-already-no-alternative-to-trump/ Texas Rangers Eager For First World Series Win After Manager Bochy Gets Them In https://www.offthepress.com/texas-rangers-eager-for-first-world-series-win-after-manager-bochy-gets-them-in/

The broken record continues to play on Capitol Hill. Today, for a third time, Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan plans to call for a speaker election and pretty much everybody expects him to go down in flames. President Biden last night made a plea for another $100 billion for war spending in Ukraine and Israel. Just like the speaker fight, this one appears headed for the trash heap because more and more are getting tired of spending tax dollars on the wars of others. The Israel-Hamas war has many Americans nervous about a terror attack in America as payback for our support of the Jewish State. Many blame Joe Biden for making the country less safe. And if you and your pals like scotch whisky, you might consider pooling resources for a big auction happening next month. A rare bottle of 96-year-old Macallan will be offered and it’s expected to bring $1.6 million. Old College Try https://www.offthepress.com/old-college-try/ Another $100B For Wars https://www.offthepress.com/another-100b-for-wars/ 75% Fear Terror Attack In US Since Israel-Hamas War Began, Say Biden To Blame https://www.offthepress.com/75-fear-terror-attack-in-us-since-israel-hamas-war-began-say-biden-to-blame/ Bottle Of 1926 Single Malt Scotch Expected To Top $1.6M In Auction https://www.offthepress.com/bottle-of-1926-single-malt-scotch-expected-to-top-1-6m-in-auction/

President Biden is set to address the nation tonight about his trip to Israel and his spending in Ukraine. It follows his move on Wednesday to add another $100 million to the billions taxpayers already give to both countries. Across the nation, protests for and against Israel have become more intense. Some buildings on Capitol Hill were on lockdown yesterday after many claiming to be pro-Gaza Jews demanded a cease-fire. Some fear it’s a sign of rising anti-Semitism. There will be a third vote for speaker today and it appears that Ohio’s Jim Jordan has run out of steam. It’s unclear if House Republicans will pick a new candidate or stick in a placeholder. And United Airlines has come up with a great idea to speed passenger seating. Their new plan will let window seats fill first. Biden On TV Tonight To Explain Policy, Spending In Ukraine, Israel https://www.offthepress.com/biden-on-tv-tonight-to-explain-policy-spending-in-ukraine-israel/ Jewish anti-Zionist group that overran U.S. House building linked to BDS movement, liberal funders https://justthenews.com/government/security/jewish-anti-zionist-group-capitol-hill-protest-linked-bds-movement-and/ ‘Speaker’ Jordan Appears Doomed https://www.offthepress.com/speaker-jordan-appears-doomed/ United Airlines To Seat Window Passengers First To Cut Down On Boarding Time https://www.offthepress.com/united-airlines-to-seat-window-passengers-first-to-cut-down-on-boarding-time-2/

After arriving in Israel Wednesday morning, President Joe Biden wasted no time embracing reports that a Palestinian group was responsible for the missile hit on a Gaza hospital. Seated with Benjamin Netanyahu, Biden said that, quote, the other team did it. On Capitol Hill, Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan plans another try to win the speakership after falling short on Tuesday. But victory is looking unlikely. And already there are calls for Republicans to pick a placeholder speaker. In the 2024 election, former Vice President Mike Pence is limping. His dream of being president is being hampered by a huge six-figure debt because he just doesn’t have the support needed to get elected. And in the sports world, Ohio State fans are protesting against the school’s deal to put football games on Peacock’s paid streaming service instead of traditional TV. One lawmaker is even proposing to ban games on the service. Biden: ‘Other Team’ Did It https://www.offthepress.com/biden-other-team-did-it-2/ Jordan and his allies scramble to pick up more GOP votes before second speaker vote on Wednesday https://justthenews.com/government/congress/jordan-and-his-allies-scramble-pick-more-gop-votes-second-ballot-voting/ Mike Pence Campaign In Six-Figure Debt https://www.offthepress.com/mike-pence-campaign-in-six-figure-debt/ Legislation would stop Ohio college games on streaming services https://www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article_c15faef8-6c44-11ee-bb4b-b74a78d26f48.html

President Joe Biden is heading to Israel on Wednesday in another show of support for the Jewish State’s bid to eliminate Hamas in Gaza. Biden plans to commit to helping Israel militarily and will pledge to evacuate thousands of Americans. At home, the House is on the verge of a vote to pick a Republican speaker. Ohio’s Jim Jordan is still a few votes short and is working overtime to get the job. In one of the several court cases former President Donald Trump is facing, a judge slapped on a gag order. But at an Iowa campaign stop, Trump said that amounted to silencing his effort to win back the presidency and vowed to go to jail instead of shutting up. And congratulations are in order for Biden. He just passed his thousandth day in office. Well, minus the 300 days he has vacation at his two Delaware homes, of course. Biden to visit Israel Wednesday in show of support amid Hamas conflict https://justthenews.com/world/middle-east/biden-visit-israel-wednesday-show-support-amid-hamas-conflict Jim Jordan’s Big Mo To Be Speaker ‘Paused’ After GOP Opponents Dig In https://www.offthepress.com/jim-jordans-big-mo-to-be-speaker-paused-after-gop-opponents-dig-in/ Trump OKs Jail Over Gag https://www.offthepress.com/trump-oks-jail-over-gag/ Biden Hits 1,000-Day Mark, Has Spent 300 In Delaware Or On Vacation https://www.offthepress.com/biden-hits-1000-day-mark-has-spent-300-in-delaware-or-on-vacation/

We are hearing that President Biden is considering an invitation from Israeli’s Bibi Netanyahu to visit and see first hand the brutality of Hamas. Biden could visit this week. On Capitol Hill, House members might vote as early as Tuesday on a new speaker. Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan has been nominated by Republicans for the job, but insiders say that there are over a dozen moderate holdouts and that would spoil his chances. In the race to raise money for the 2024 campaign, Biden is way out in front. His campaign is crowing that he raised as much in the last quarter as Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley combined. And Major League Baseball is on the verge of history as the San Francisco Giants consider making a woman the team manager. Alyssa Nakken is already a team assistant manager and accomplished college softball player. Bibi Invites Biden To Come And See What’s Happening On The Ground https://www.offthepress.com/bibi-invites-biden-to-see/ Jim Jordan Still Facing At Least ’10 To 20′ Holdouts As Tuesday Speaker Vote Looms https://www.offthepress.com/jim-jordan-still-facing-at-least-10-to-20-holdouts-as-tuesday-speaker-vote-looms/ Boom: Biden Campaign Raised As Much As Trump, DeSantis, Haley COMBINED https://www.offthepress.com/boom-biden-campaign-raised-as-much-as-trump-desantis-haley-combined/ Alyssa Nakken Interviews To Be Giants Manager, Would Be A Promotion And History-Making https://www.offthepress.com/alyssa-nakken-interviews-to-be-giants-manager-would-be-a-promotion-and-history-making/

It is another day of crisis in the Middle East as a ground war in Gaza City appears imminent. Israel has warned residents to flee in what the military calls a humanitarian move. But Hamas wants them to stay as human shields. An invasion could come this weekend. At home, cities across the nation are readying for a Day of Rage called for by Hamas against Jews. Americans have prepared by buying up self defense ammo and guns. On Capitol Hill, the Republicans still haven’t picked a new House speaker. After nominating Majority Leader Steve Scalise, he realized that he didn’t have the votes and bowed out. So just like before, there is no clear front-runner for the job. And we’re hearing about a costly new program the Biden administration is pushing to spend billions providing food and housing to some 5.7 million illegal immigrants. IDF Warns Civilians To Leave Northern Gaza As Ground Invasion Looms For Saturday https://www.offthepress.com/idf-warns-civilians-to-leave-northern-gaza-as-ground-invasion-looms-for-saturday/ Hamas: Stay! https://www.offthepress.com/hamas-stay/ ‘Buy Ammo, Guns’ https://www.offthepress.com/buy-ammo-guns/ Steve Scalise bows out of speaker's race, laments unresolved 'schisms' in GOP https://justthenews.com/government/congress/steve-scalise-bows-out-speakers-race-says-conference-still-has-come-together/ Biden Plans Free Food, Medical, Housing For Millions Of Illegals https://www.offthepress.com/biden-plans-free-food-medical-housing-for-millions-of-migrants/

The House of Representatives failed to elect a new speaker after Republicans held a divided vote that favored Congressman Steve Scalise over Jim Jordan. The vote was so close that it doesn’t look likely that Scalise will end up with the job. And instead of another embarrassing vote, the House left town. U.S. officials believe that Egypt warned Israel about the attack by Hamas, and that Tel Aviv did not act. It could lead to the eventual ouster of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanhahu. We have bad news for wine lovers. The pretty spotted lanternfly, a bug from Asia, is being blamed for the destruction of vineyards. Officials are scrambling to find a way to kill it before it spreads beyond the 15 states it is in. And there was just one winner in Wednesday’s $1.7 billion Powerball drawing, the second largest ever. House Recesses Before Electing New Speaker, Division Overshadows Scalise Pick https://www.offthepress.com/house-recesses-before-picking-speaker-division-overshadows-scalise-pick/ Israel Knew https://www.offthepress.com/israel-knew/ https://www.offthepress.com/94-israeli-jews-blame-netanyahu-want-him-out-after-crisis-eases-jerusalem-post/ Beautiful Bug Threatens US Wine Grape Vines https://www.offthepress.com/beautiful-bug-threatens-us-wine-grape-vines/ One Ticket Powerball Win In California, Jackpot Of $1.765 Billion, $774 Million Cash https://www.offthepress.com/one-ticket-powerball-win-in-california-jackpot-of-1-765-billion-774-million-cash/

The nation still doesn’t have a House speaker, but that might end today. Republicans are expected to start voting for a new leader. However, there is no front-runner. In fact, many are seeking an alternative to the candidates, Ohio’s Jim Jordan and Louisiana’s Steve Scalise. The war in Israel remains hot. President Biden pledged his support yesterday and last night delivered a plane load of arms. Plus we hear that SEAL Team Six is on the ground. The polls showing growing support for former President Donald Trump’s bid for the White House are starting to get unbelievable. In the latest, 30 percent of Democrats and 50 percent of blacks want him back. And don’t forget the Washington Post poll that Trump is beating Biden by 10 points. And the National Hockey League wants to avoid fights over gay pride, so it is banning rainbow colored take on sticks. Jordan and Scalise compete for House speakership in high stakes election Wednesday https://justthenews.com/government/congress/jordan-and-scalise-compete-house-speakership-high-stakes-election-wednesday?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=offthepress&utm_campaign=home US Arms Arrive In Israel https://www.offthepress.com/us-arms-arrive-in-israel/ In Come The ‘Door Kickers’: Special Forces Soldiers From SEAL Team 6 Dispatched to Israel https://www.offthepress.com/in-come-the-door-kickers-special-forces-soldiers-from-seal-team-6-dispatched-to-israel/ Trump Juggernaut Grows: 30% Democrats, 50% Blacks, 80% GOP Back 45 https://www.offthepress.com/trump-juggernaut-grows-30-democrats-50-blacks-80-gop-back-45/ NHL Bans ‘Pride’ Tape After Backlash From Players Last Season https://www.offthepress.com/nhl-bans-pride-tape-after-backlash-from-players-last-season/

It’s Day Four of the Israeli-Hamas war and it appears that there is no end in sight. Israel continues to pummel Gaza as it hunts down terrorists. Hamas militants continue to kill civilians. And finally President Joe Biden plans to give extended remarks on the growing crisis. Our Just the News partner reports that the president answered questions over the weekend about his mishandling of classified documents. He met with the special counsel for three days, a signal that the probe’s end is near. The latest presidential election poll shows Donald Trump extending his lead over all rivals. His 61% support suggests that all of the others are just wasting their time running against him. And the Powerball jackpot has reached its second highest ever amount at $1.7 billion since nobody won it Monday night. Come on $2 billion! Biden To Come Up From The Basement To Speak On Israel War, Americans Killed https://www.offthepress.com/biden-to-come-up-from-the-basement-to-speak-on-israel-war-americans-killed/ Biden interviewed for two days by prosecutor in classified documents probe https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/biden-interviewed-classified-documents-probe?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=offthepress&utm_campaign=home Trump On Fire As He Surges To 61% Support, Pence, Haley, Christie Together 14% https://www.offthepress.com/trump-on-fire-as-he-surges-to-61-support-pence-haley-christie-together-14/ No Winner: Powerball Surges To $1.7 Billion, Second Largest Jackpot Ever https://www.offthepress.com/no-winner-powerball-surges-to-1-7-billion-second-largest-jackpot-ever/

The world’s focus continues to be on Israel and the weekend surprise Hamas attack on several sites. The Biden administration has sent in ships and arms. Israel has countered with a shutdown of Gaza. And both sides said hundreds are dead. We have all the stories up. When the House returns to work this week, they plan to vote for Speaker. Despite expectations of several candidates fighting it out, the race has come down to the Republican’s Number Two, Steve Scalise, and outspoken rebel Jim Jordan, who has won former President Trump’s backing. Get ready for another increase in the price of stamps. It’s surging to 68-cents. The only good news is that the change will come after Christmas cards are sent out. And there’s bad news in the food world. Celebrity chef and Food Network star Michael Chiarello has died after suffering from a food allergy. He was just 61. Israel Seizes Gaza https://www.offthepress.com/israel-seizes-gaza/ Mace, Whose Vote Helped Oust McCarthy, Backs Jordan For Next House Speaker https://www.offthepress.com/mace-whose-vote-helped-oust-mccarthy-backs-jordan-for-next-house-speaker/ Bidenflation Forcing Another Price Increase In Forever Stamp, Up Two More Cents https://www.offthepress.com/bidenflation-forcing-another-price-increase-in-forever-stamp-up-two-more-cents/ Food Network Star Dead At 61 From ‘Acute Allergic Reaction’ https://www.offthepress.com/food-network-star-dead-at-61-from-acute-allergic-reaction/

Former President Donald Trump appears to have removed his name from consideration for House speaker by endorsing Republican rebel Jim Jordan. He said on Truth Social that the Ohio congressman would be a great speaker and that he has his complete endorsement. Hillary Clinton isn’t going away. Not only is she talking about how bad she thinks Jordan would be as speaker, she also wants to reprogram Trump supporters, whatever that means. We have an incredible story that has anthropologists rethinking human development. It is over footprints found in a New Mexico desert a few years back. After lots of carbon testing, the experts believe that they are 23,000 years old. And a year after McDonald’s officially retired the famous and sought-after McRib sammy, the company has announced that it is bringing it back for another farewell tour. Cities will be announced soon. Trump wades into tight House Speaker’s race, endorses Jim Jordan https://justthenews.com/government/troy-nehls-says-trump-expected-endorse-jim-jordan-house-speaker?utm_source=breaking&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=offthepress&utm_campaign=home Deplorable: Hillary Floats ‘Formal Deprogramming’ Of Trump Supporters https://www.offthepress.com/hillary-clinton-floats-formal-deprogramming-of-trump-supporters/ Human Footprints Found In New Mexico Are 23,000 Years Old, Rewriting History https://www.offthepress.com/human-footprints-found-in-new-mexico-are-23000-years-old-rewriting-history/ The McRib Is Returning to McDonald’s After Last Year’s ‘Farewell Tour’ https://www.offthepress.com/the-mcrib-is-returning-to-mcdonalds-after-last-years-farewell-tour/

The campaign for House speaker is on and in full force. A day after Republicans threw out Kevin McCarthy, two party titans have announced they want the job. But expect more to join Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan before next week’s election. Here’s something we never thought President Biden would say: Build the wall. His immigration chief is finally taking action to stop illegal immigration, and that includes Trump’s wall. The president and first lady have failed again to train their dog. Their latest, a German Shepherd named Commander, has been kicked out of the White House for biting staff and security. And nobody won the Powerball drawing Wednesday. That means Saturday’s jackpot will be $1.4 billion, the third highest ever. But if you win, we have a warning that taking the cash option might not be your best bet. Scalise, Jordan announce bids to replace McCarthy as Speaker of the House https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_8c8b5d5c-62db-11ee-a131-633a3b0c887a.html?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=offthepress&utm_campaign=home Mayorkas finally admits 'immediate need' to build border wall amid surge in illegal immigration https://justthenews.com/government/security/mayorkas-waves-environmental-laws-build-border-wall-amid-surge-illegal?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=offthepress&utm_campaign=home Another Bad Dog https://www.offthepress.com/another-bad-dog/ Financial Adviser Says Don’t Take Cash Option If You Are A Money Screw Up https://www.offthepress.com/financial-adviser-says-dont-take-cash-option-if-you-are-a-money-screw-up/

On Capitol Hill, House Republicans are looking for a new speaker. That’s because Kevin McCarthy dared his enemies to vote him out and they did, the first time that has happened. We’ve got the list of 12 potential replacements. The FBI reported that for 50 straight months, gun sales have topped 1 million. But experts see a shift from buyers eager to take advantage of their Second Amendment rights to Americans, especially women and minorities, preparing to protect themselves from surging violence. Arizona Republican Kari Lake has made it official -- she filed papers to run for the Senate and challenge Senator Kyrsten Sinema. In an election likely to be dominated by Donald Trump, she Lake could win. And Mark Zuckerberg really took seriously his preparation for the canceled boxing match with Elon Musk. We’ve got the proof in a photo showing the whooping he got during one sparring match. List: 12 Speaker Candidates https://www.offthepress.com/list-12-speaker-candidates/ High Gun Sales Tracking National Crime Surge, ‘Fearful’ Arming To Fight Back https://www.offthepress.com/high-gun-sales-tracking-national-crime-surge-fearful-arming-to-fight-back/ Trump Fangirl Kari Lake Files To Run For Senate From Arizona https://www.offthepress.com/trump-fangirl-kari-lake-files-to-run-for-senate-from-arizona/ SEE IT: Mark Zuckerberg Took A Whooping In A Sparring Session https://www.offthepress.com/see-it-mark-zuckerberg-took-a-whooping-in-a-sparring-session/

Republican infighting takes center stage this week with Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz making good on his promise to challenge the speakership of Kevin McCarthy. Gaetz and a tiny group of supporters are angry over McCarthy’s budget deal with Democrats and are threatening to switch out speakers. Growing violence in Washington, D.C., isn’t just hitting nice neighborhoods, but Congress too. Last night, Texas Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar was carjacked at in the posh Navy Yard section of the city frequented by tourists. He wasn’t injured. Democratic governors are starting to sound like their red state colleagues on illegal immigration. Many are now complaining to the White House that open borders are hurting their states. And Pope Francis, preparing for a huge meeting of cardinals, has indicated that the Catholic Church is cool with same-sex unions, leading many to believe that sanctioning gay weddings is next. Matt Gaetz Makes Good On Vow To Oust McCarthy As House Speaker https://www.offthepress.com/breaking-gaetz-files-paperwork-to-remove-mccarthy-as-speaker/ Shock crime: Democrat congressman carjacked in Washington’s Navy Yard https://justthenews.com/government/congress/shock-crime-democrat-congressman-carjacked-washingtons-navy-yard Democratic governors to Biden: Migrant crisis is 'untenable,' border 'too open' https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_e10218c8-6162-11ee-b403-631e39991f33.html?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=offthepress&utm_campaign=home Pope Francis opens possibility for blessing same-sex unions https://abcnews.go.com/International/pope-francis-opens-possibility-blessing-same-sex-unions/story?id=103671693

California Governor Gavin Newsom has cut short the speculation over who he would pick to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. In a bit of a surprise, he chose Laphonza Butler, a black and lesbian abortion activist and pal of Vice President Harris. Controversy followed because she has been living in Maryland but swears she will move back before taking the job. Former President Donald Trump and his kids are expected in a New York court today for the start of their business fraud trial. He plans to defend his management of Trump Incorporated. After Congress approved a 45-day spending bill, averting a government shutdown, a leadership war opened in the House.Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s fighting words were to bring it on. And the Powerball jackpot crept above $1 billion last night, putting today’s total at $1.04 billion. Classic Calif. Choice https://www.offthepress.com/classic-calif-choice/ Trump In New York To Face Business Fraud Charges, Trump-Hating AG, Judge https://www.offthepress.com/trump-in-new-york-to-face-business-fraud-charges-trump-hating-ag-judge/ ‘I’ll Survive’: McCarthy Thinks He Can Overcome Attempt To Remove Him As GOP Speaker https://www.offthepress.com/mccarthy-says-hell-survive-attempt-to-remove-him-as-gop-house-speaker/ Powerball Billion! Cash Option $478.2 Million, Odds 1 In 292,201,338 https://www.offthepress.com/powerball-billion-cash-option-478-2-million-odds-1-in-292201338/

Hollywood writers and studio executives are planning another day of marathon negotiations after failing to cut a deal on Thursday. Insiders told us that both sides feel the pressure of wrapping up an agreement, but we’ve heard that before. Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis is finally showing her hand. She just filed an initial list of witnesses she plans to call in her effort to get former President Trump on 2020 election interference charges. President Biden has given Kamala Harris yet another assignment. The vice president will head up a new anti-gun office in the White House. She’s already using the post to pay off friendly gun grabbing allies including Michael Bloomberg and Gabby Giffords. And Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has finally addressed the rumors that he is dating Taylor Swift. The bottom line: In his dreams. Studios, Striking Writers End ‘Marathon Session’ Of Negotiating With No Deal https://www.offthepress.com/studios-striking-writers-end-marathon-session-of-negotiating-with-no-deal/ Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger Among Witnesses Fani Willis Plans to Call in Trump Trial https://georgiastarnews.com/news/georgia-secretary-of-state-raffensperger-among-witnesses-fani-willis-plans-to-call-in-trump-trial/tpappert/2023/09/22/ After Failing In Her Prior Assignments, VP Harris Tasked To Take Your Guns Away https://www.offthepress.com/after-failing-in-her-prior-assignments-vp-harris-tasked-to-take-your-guns-away/ Travis Kelce Addresses Taylor Swift Rumors: ‘I Threw The Ball In Her Court’ https://www.offthepress.com/travis-kelce-addresses-taylor-swift-rumors-i-threw-the-ball-in-her-court/