DES MOINES, Iowa — A week after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, Elon Musk said his political action committee would “play a significant role in primaries” in the next election. The following week, the billionaire responded to a report that he might fund challengers to GOP House members who don’t support Trump’s Cabinet nominees. “How else? There is no other way,” Musk wrote on X, which he rebranded after purchasing Twitter and moving to boost conservative voices, including his own. And during a recent visit to Capitol Hill, Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy delivered a warning to Republicans who don’t go along with their plans to slash spending as part of Trump’s proposed Department of Government Efficiency. “Elon and Vivek talked about having a naughty list and a nice list for members of Congress and senators and how we vote and how we’re spending the American people’s money,” said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). Trump’s second term comes with the specter of the world’s richest man serving as his political enforcer. Within Trump’s team, there is a feeling that Musk not only supports Trump’s agenda and Cabinet appointments, but is also intent enough on seeing them through to the point of pressuring Republicans who may be less devout. One Trump advisor, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal political dynamics, noted that Musk had come to enjoy his role on the campaign and that he clearly had the resources to stay involved. The advisor and others said Musk’s role on the Trump team is still taking shape. And Musk, once a supporter of President Obama before moving to the right in recent years, is famously mercurial. “I think he was really important for this election. Purchasing Twitter, truly making it a free speech platform, I think, was integral to this election, to the win that Donald Trump had,” said departing Republican National Committee co-Chair Lara Trump, the president-elect’s daughter-in-law. “But I don’t know that ultimately he wants to be in politics. I think he considers himself to be someone on the outside.” During the presidential campaign, Musk contributed roughly $200 million to America PAC, a super PAC aimed at reaching Trump voters online and in person in the seven most competitive states, which Trump swept. He also invested $20 million in a group called RBG PAC, which ran ads arguing Trump would not sign a national abortion ban even though the former president nominated three of the justices who overturned a federally guaranteed right to the procedure. Musk’s donation to RBG PAC — a name that invokes the initials of former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion of abortion rights — wasn’t revealed until post-election campaign filings were made public last week. Musk has said he hopes to keep America PAC funded and operating. Beyond that, he has used his X megaphone to suggest he is at least open to challenging less exuberant Trump supporters in Congress. Another key Trump campaign ally has been more aggressive online. Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose group Turning Point Action also worked to turn out voters for Trump, named Republican senators he wants to target. “This is not a joke, everybody. The funding is already being put together. Donors are calling like crazy. Primaries are going to be launched,” Kirk said on his podcast, singling out Sens. Joni Ernst of Iowa, Jim Risch of Idaho, Mike Rounds of South Dakota and Thom Tillis of North Carolina as potential targets. All four Republican senators’ seats are up in 2026. For now, Musk has been enjoying the glow of his latest conquest, joining Trump for high-level meetings and galas at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort home in Palm Beach, Fla. The incoming administration is seeded with Musk allies, including venture capitalist and former PayPal executive David Sacks serving as the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar” and Jared Isaacman, a tech billionaire who bought a series of spaceflights from Musk’s SpaceX, named to lead NASA. Musk could help reinforce Trump’s agenda immediately, some GOP strategists said, by using America PAC to pressure key Republicans. Likewise, Musk could begin targeting moderate Democrats in pivotal states and districts this spring, urging them to break with their party on key issues, Republican strategist Chris Pack said. “Instead of using his influence to twist GOP arms when you have majorities in both houses, he could start going after Democrats who vote against Trump’s agenda in states where the election was a referendum for Trump,” said Pack, former communications director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee. “Otherwise, if you pressure Republicans with a primary, you can end up with a Republican who can’t win, and then a Democrat in that seat.” Associated Press writer Beaumont reported from Des Moines, Linderman from Baltimore and Mendoza from Santa Cruz, Calif. AP writer Lisa Mascaro in Washington contributed to this report.
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S., authorities said Tuesday. No one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked, according to a report provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Deputies weren't immediately able to determine what items were stolen. A person who is employed by Burrow arrived at the Anderson Township home Monday night to find a shattered bedroom window and the home in disarray. The person called their mother, and then 911 was contacted, according to the report. Deputies reached out to neighbors in an attempt to piece together surveillance footage. “Our investigators are exploring every avenue,” public information officer Kyla Woods said. The homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into in October. In the NBA , Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis had his home broken into Nov. 2 and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr.'s home was burglarized on Sept. 15 while he was at a Minnesota Vikings game. Portis had offered a $40,000 reward for information. Both the NFL and NBA issued security alerts to players after those break-ins, urging them to take additional precautions to secure their homes. In league memos previously obtained by The Associated Press, the NFL said homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” And the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets, including attempted home deliveries and posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in the neighborhood, according to officials. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflThere are more ways for drivers in Colorado, Iowa and Ohio to use mobile driver’s licenses ( ). Colorado’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced that the state’s can now be added to Samsung Wallet. A release says mDLs housed in Samsung’s digital wallet can now be used for identity verification at select Transportation Security Administration ( ) security checkpoints, including those in Denver International Airport. DMV Senior Director Electra Bustle says the department is excited to announce its third partnership with a digital wallet platform, following partnerships with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. “In Colorado, our focus remains on enhancing our business practices, with an emphasis on introducing services that prioritize the security, privacy, and convenience of our residents.” Iowa has launched its state mobile ID app to house its mDL. The digital credential can be presented at places such as bars, tobacco shops, airports and banks. Iowa’s mDL can also be housed in or Samsung Wallet. The Daily Iowan that the initiative has seen enthusiastic uptake from young people studying at the University of Iowa. However, like in Colorado, the is not considered a full substitute for physical ID, which drivers are still required to carry. Iowa may soon follow in the steps of Ohio’s Bowling Green, which has issued a release claiming to be the first university in the United States to accept for age verification. Ohio’s mDL, which is compatible with Apple Wallet, can now be used for concessions at BGSU Athletics venues. Per the release, when a user presents their mDL to a BGSU concession through a Tap2iD reader from , the concessionaire will only be provided the required information necessary for age verification, in keeping with data minimization principles. BGSU Athletics already allows season-ticket holders and select other customers to add their seat tickets to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. In a win for interoperability, students and visitors from other will also be able to use them at Bowling Green events. These include Arizona, Maryland, Georgia, Colorado, Hawaii, California, Iowa, New York and Utah. “It’s great to see Bowling Green State University become a nationwide trailblazer for adopting the Ohio Mobile ID, providing convenience to spectators and Falcon fans attending BGSU athletic events,” says Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted. BGSU Director of Athletics Derek van der Merwe speaking to , saying “we are excited to introduce this cutting-edge technology, which aligns with the feedback we have received in finding new ways to reduce wait times and get our fans back to the game.” | | | | | | | | | |
Trump transfers entire $4B stake in Trump Media to his trustNAARDEN, The Netherlands and MIAMI, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NewAmsterdam Pharma Company N.V. (Nasdaq: NAMS; “NewAmsterdam” or the “Company”), a late-stage, clinical biopharmaceutical company developing oral, non-statin medicines for patients at risk of cardiovascular disease (“CVD”) with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (“LDL-C”), for whom existing therapies are not sufficiently effective or well-tolerated, today announced the commencement of an underwritten public offering of $300.0 million of the Company’s ordinary shares, nominal value €0.12 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”), and, to certain investors that so choose in lieu of Ordinary Shares, pre-funded warrants to purchase Ordinary Shares (“Pre-Funded Warrants,” and such offering, the “Offering”). All Ordinary Shares and Pre-Funded Warrants to be sold in the proposed Offering will be sold by the Company. In addition, the Company expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $45.0 million of Ordinary Shares, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The proposed Offering is subject to market and other conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the proposed Offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the proposed Offering. Jefferies, Goldman Sachs & Co., Leerink Partners, TD Cowen, Guggenheim Securities and William Blair are acting as joint book-running managers for the proposed Offering. The proposed Offering will be made pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3, including a base prospectus, that was initially declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 12, 2024. The proposed Offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus, which will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov . A copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, when available, may also be obtained from: Jefferies LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Prospectus Department, 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, or by telephone at (877) 821-7388, or by email at Prospectus_Department@Jefferies.com ; Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, or by telephone at (866) 471-2526, or by email at Prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com ; Leerink Partners LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, 53 State Street, 40th Floor, Boston, MA 02109, or by telephone at (800) 808-7525, ext. 6105, or by email at syndicate@leerink.com ; TD Securities (USA) LLC, 1 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017, or by telephone at (855) 495-9846, or by email at TD.ECM_Prospectus@tdsecurities.com ; Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Department, 330 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017, or by telephone at (212) 518-9544, or by email at GSEquityProspectusDelivery@guggenheimpartners.com ; or William Blair & Company, L.L.C., Attention: Prospectus Department, 150 North Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, or by telephone at (800) 621-0687, or by email at prospectus@williamblair.com . This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About NewAmsterdam NewAmsterdam Pharma (Nasdaq: NAMS) is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to improve patient care in populations with metabolic diseases where currently approved therapies have not been adequate or well-tolerated. We seek to fill a significant unmet need for a safe, well-tolerated and convenient LDL-lowering therapy. In multiple phase 3 studies, NewAmsterdam is investigating obicetrapib, an oral, low-dose and once-daily CETP inhibitor, alone or as a fixed-dose combination with ezetimibe, as LDL-C lowering therapies to be used as an adjunct to statin therapy for patients at risk of CVD with elevated LDL-C, for whom existing therapies are not sufficiently effective or well-tolerated. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements included in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the consummation of the proposed Offering as well as the timing and size of the proposed Offering and the grant to the underwriters of the option to purchase additional Ordinary Shares. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this document, and on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; risks related to the approval of the Company’s product candidate and the timing of expected regulatory and business milestones, including potential commercialization; ability to negotiate definitive contractual arrangements with potential customers; the impact of competitive product candidates; ability to obtain sufficient supply of materials; global economic and political conditions, including the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts; the effects of competition on the Company’s future business; and those factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as supplemented by other documents filed by the Company with the SEC. Additional risks related to the Company’s business include, but are not limited to: uncertainty regarding outcomes of the Company’s ongoing clinical trials, particularly as they relate to regulatory review and potential approval for its product candidate; risks associated with the Company’s efforts to commercialize a product candidate; the Company’s ability to negotiate and enter into definitive agreements on favorable terms, if at all; the impact of competing product candidates on the Company’s business; intellectual property related claims; the Company’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; and the Company’s ability to continue to source the raw materials for its product candidate. If any of these risks materialize or the Company’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that the Company does not presently know or that the Company currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this document and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause the Company’s assessments to change. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s assessment as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Neither the Company nor any of its affiliates undertakes any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law. Company Contact Matthew Philippe P: 1-917-882-7512 matthew.philippe@newamsterdampharma.com Media Contact Spectrum Science on behalf of NewAmsterdam Pharma Jaryd Leady P:1-856-803-7855 jleady@spectrumscience.com Investor Contact Precision AQ on behalf of NewAmsterdam Austin Murtagh P: 1-212-698-8696 austin.murtagh@precisionaq.comSarpay Beikman manuscript awards for 2023 announced
It’s Thanksgiving week in the NFL and a good time to take stock of the AFC’s quarterback outlook with a pinch of optimism. For team. Even the No need to punch anyone in the cranberries this week. So off we go with thankful thoughts ... Buffalo Bills I’m thankful for the potentially heated MVP debate that over the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes and is going to facilitate down the stretch. Between Allen, Baltimore Ravens Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and whoever else shows up to the party, the 2024 vote could be one of the most interesting and split that we’ve seen in years. The schedule lines up nicely for Allen to have a big finish, with his two center stage moments coming against the San Francisco 49ers in prime time on Sunday night, and then against the Lions and Goff on Dec. 15. If Allen and the Bills win those, they likely won’t lose another game the rest of the season. Miami Dolphins I’m thankful the Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had two cakewalk wins heading into the Thanksgiving Day game at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers. They’re likely going to have needed them. Predictably, the Thanksgiving game is expected to be frigid — in the low 30s — and with a high possibility of snow. That’s the cruelest of Tagovailoa’s kryptonite weather, showcased by his much-discussed 0-7 record whenever the game temperature descends to 40 degrees or lower. Tagovailoa is clearly sick of talking about it, but he also knows it’s a real thing, adjusting some of his training toward colder climates. There are few bigger stages to snap a losing streak than in front of a Thanksgiving audience. This is Tagovailoa’s shot. New England Patriots I’m thankful the Patriots didn’t buy into the late-stage personnel community nitpicking last spring, which framed quarterback Drake Maye as a raw project who lacked the ability to throw accurately downfield. I always thought Maye was the most overthought pick amongst the 2024 draft’s quarterbacks — likely because he’d had attention on him for so long. At one point, some evaluators were even focusing some of their criticisms through the NFL performances of Sam Howell and Mitch Trubisky. New England’s staff never bought into that, and despite not having a roster that was ready to support him, they chose talent over timing. There’s still a lot of work to do and the results have been a grind at times, but one of the most talent-thin skill position groups in the league, while surviving a bad offensive line. If the Patriots can get to the offseason with him healthy, they can use their league-leading 2025 salary cap space (more than $139 million at this point) to start wrenching on the pieces around him. New York Jets As disappointing as it turned out, I’m thankful the isn’t dragging out another season. After firing head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas, there was no reason to keep stringing along a situation that really ended when Rodgers ruptured his Achilles. There was no putting this back together again if Rodgers was never going to be able to reclaim something close to the MVP form of 2021 ... which, looking back, was probably never going to happen regardless of his Achilles injury. The underlying reality now is that the Jets do have ample young talent on the roster and can support the right quarterback at some point. Of course, that’s going to necessitate team owner Woody Johnson making the right leadership hires and then getting out of the way. In that respect, no matter what. But at least a curtain can be dropped on the current charade. Baltimore Ravens I’m thankful the Baltimore Ravens could see running back Derrick Henry for what so many other franchises couldn’t: a powerful running back and an extremely useful wingman for a quarterback that brings some run-pass versatility to the table. Granted, Henry likely wouldn’t have been this perfect a fit for every NFL team. But there are quite a few other playoff contenders that he could have done damage for, like the Washington Commanders, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs, to name a few. But it is of the very affordable free-agent addition — and who will likely continue to reap those rewards next season, too, even if Henry’s contract requires an offseason pay bump for 2025. This seems like such a no-brainer now. And yet so many teams lacked the brains to make the move themselves last offseason. Cincinnati Bengals I’m thankful Joe Burrow has stayed relatively healthy through 11 games this season and once again reminded everyone — including Bengals ownership — that he’s a special player who deserves uncommon investment in the pieces around him. Yes, Burrow is on pace for one of the best seasons of his career. And while it may ultimately come in a lost year for the franchise, it should at the very least shame ownership into paying No. 1 wideout Ja’Marr Chase at the top of the receiver scale and maybe even take one more pass at a Tee Higgins extension. Regardless, the way Burrow is playing, Chase has got to get done. And if Higgins leaves, the Bengals should use that money on adding to the running back room and beefing up the offensive line. The franchise could have as much as $70 million in cap space next offseason. Burrow has shown he’s worth spending all of it to make sure a season like this doesn’t happen again. Cleveland Browns I’m thankful there has been a tone change inside the Browns organization when it comes to the future of Deshaun Watson. Gone are the days where there’s no question that Watson will be the starter moving forward. Now it’s very much up in the air, which feels like progress. We don’t necessarily know what that change will produce, but it’s clear that the Cleveland brain trust is finally weighing an alternative path after three straight dreadful seasons. Maybe that’s drafting a rookie or trading for a young veteran to compete with Watson. Maybe it’s redesigning the offense to completely tilt away from him in his remaining days as a starter. While the math certainly isn’t pretty, Cleveland really only needs to get through one more year with Watson on the roster before his dead cap number is low enough to absorb over the 2026 and 2027 salary caps. Pittsburgh Steelers The was rough, but I’m thankful the Steelers are going to get a good remaining look at what Russell Wilson brings to the table under immense pressure. Pittsburgh’s last six games of the season are going to be a meat grinder, with three Super Bowl-caliber teams remaining (the Philadelphia Eagles, Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs), two against a Bengals team that can score with seemingly anyone, and one more against the Browns team that just beat the Steelers in the snow. If Wilson is still worth a contract extension and 2-3 year window as a starter, he’s going to have every chance to prove it ... starting now. Houston Texans I’m thankful that the have a Week 14 bye that couldn’t be coming at a better time. The Texans’ young quarterback has been sacked 17 times in the last four games, producing a 1-4 record in which Stroud’s touchdown-to-interception ratio has been a rough 3-to-5. After this week’s road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars — which is suddenly much more important than what we would have assumed a month ago — the Texans will get a chance to sit down, get a little healthier, and assess protection adjustments going into the home stretch. And they’ll need it, with the three post-bye contests coming against a Miami Dolphins defense that has beaten up opponents for three consecutive wins, a brutal December game at Arrowhead against the Kansas City Chiefs, and then a home game against a Baltimore Ravens team that could be fighting for the AFC North. Even the road finale against the Tennessee Titans seems unexpectedly uncertain, with Titans quarterback Will Levis suddenly showing some progress and beating Houston this past weekend. Again, thankfully the Texans get a listless Jaguars team this week and then a bye to come up with something for that offensive line. Indianapolis Colts I’m thankful the Colts have a potential bumper crop of quarterbacks coming in 2027, when this Anthony Richardson project finally wheezes its last bit of life in 2026 and a new regime will likely be looking for a reset. As much as I want to share the optimism of Richardson believers — who are continually searching for any signs of a breakthrough — I don’t think he’s ever going to be accurate enough to light a match and lift off the way Josh Allen did with the Buffalo Bills. I truly hope I’m wrong about that. But I think the Colts will have a house-cleaning by the 2027 draft and likely a very high pick in that class. The upside? I think there’s a very real chance that multiple special quarterbacks could emerge in that class. From South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers (remember that name), to Texas’ Arch Manning (if he doesn’t declare for the 2026 draft) and Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola. Not to mention a handful of others that could emerge. It’s a long way out, but the 2027 class could mirror the 2024 class in the number of first-round quarterbacks. And thankfully for the Colts, if this Richardson plan fails, the downfall will position the franchise for a potentially special quarterback in 2027. Jacksonville Jaguars I don’t have much faith in a and front office that is pretty clearly at odds right now, but I’m thankful this (latest) lost year for quarterback Trevor Lawrence has at least produced the clarity of two other long-term building blocks on offense: rookie wideout Brian Thomas Jr. and young bruising running back Tank Bigsby Jr. Not to mention a 2025 draft in which the Jags currently have at least 10 picks in, prior to compensatory picks being awarded. I’m not sure what to say about the Jaguars and Lawrence at this point, aside from the reality that the quarterback has yet to play for an organization that has both a competent — and aligned — front office and coaching staff. Despite that problem, the organization did manage to find Lawrence a true, bonafide No. 1 wideout in Thomas Jr., and a tone-setting running back in Bigsby whose game looks very similar to the Detroit Lions’ David Montgomery when Bigsby is healthy and used properly. It’s not exactly a mega millions lottery win, but it’s something. One great draft similar to what the Lions pulled off in 2021 and Jacksonville could be in business very quickly. So long as ownership cleans up the considerable number of problems between the coaching staff and front office. Tennessee Titans As with all quarterbacks who have immense talent but seem destined for the scrap heap, I’m thankful quarterback Will Levis has suddenly shown life in three straight games against playoff-caliber competition — including two outings on the road. Granted, those games have produced a 1-2 record, but Levis has seemed to settle down and look more comfortable in the pocket. His late third-quarter pick 6 against the Houston Texans on Sunday was bad, but Levis didn’t sink into the abyss afterward. Instead, he kept fighting and the Titans produced an improbable 32-27 win. In the expanse of NFL history, the path to being a good or even great NFL starter is rarely the stuff of instant success. Usually it takes either sitting on the bench and learning, or some ups and downs until a player finds their footing. Physically and from a skill standpoint, you would build in a laboratory. Until now, he’s been undermined by staggeringly poor decision-making. If he can battle through that and get to the other shore, everything is there for him to be successful. Denver Broncos I’m thankful Broncos coach Sean Payton knew exactly what he was doing when he drafted rookie quarterback Bo Nix. History will probably forget some of the assessments that Nix had too many talent limitations, was too old or simply wasn’t worthy of anything close to a high first-round pick. An interesting side story, I remember meeting with a Broncos source before the draft and he was adamant that they weren’t going to trade up for a quarterback and would instead just let their guy come to them. I knew then that Nix had to be their guy. Then when I visited with Payton in the summer, he was relaxed and almost giddy about what he thought he had gotten in his next QB. Nearly four months later, we can see why. Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs fans might not like it, but I’m thankful that through this kind of inconsistent season to achieve their 10-1 record and remain on track for their third straight Super Bowl. It’s good for the rest of the NFL for Kansas City to at least mortal, even if the result is still a nearly perfect record heading into December. With the Bills knocking the Chiefs out of the undefeated ranks and the Carolina Panthers oddly playing pretty effective football against them, there’s some blood in the water. I still think the Chiefs are the likeliest Super Bowl winner this season, but if they do pull off the three-peat, it will have been a much tougher path than the record suggests. And I’m betting Chiefs fans will appreciate this one more than any of the others before it. Las Vegas Raiders I’m thankful that Brock Bowers will already be in place for whatever rookie quarterback gets selected by the Raiders in the 2025 NFL Draft. Whether it’s Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward or some other prospect that catches the fancy of owner Mark Davis, they’re going to have an immense uphill climb ahead of them. Thankfully for that player, tight ends are often the first best friends of rookie quarterbacks, and there is no better playmaking tight end in the NFL right now than Bowers. And he fits basically any quarterback style, too. I cant find a litany of positives for any quarterback that goes to Las Vegas at this point, but at least Bowers is a pretty significant head start on building out the Raiders’ skill position group. Los Angeles Chargers I’m thankful Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh sticks to who he is and protects his quarterbacks through investment in the offensive line and the running back room. When Harbaugh took over the Chargers and kept dropping hints that he was going to be the same guy he’s always been, it induced some eye-rolling simply because it sounded, well, . But here we are about to enter December with running backs and running games suddenly feeling trendy again. That approach has helped temper the amount of pressure put on quarterback Justin Herbert after the wide receiver depth chart was retooled with younger players the last two drafts. The results? Herbert is getting back to that dynamic and exiting passer and athlete that had us so encouraged his first few seasons in the league. And it’s not going to stop here, either. Get ready for Harbaugh’s next old-school-rules addition this offseason: a dynamic tight end to help bring it all together.Long Island Criminal Lawyer Jason Bassett Released an Article Discussing What Probation Officers Cannot Do 11-25-2024 10:28 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society Press release from: ABNewswire Long Island criminal lawyer Jason Bassett ( https://jbassettlaw.com/what-can-a-probation-officer-not-do/ ) of the Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C., has addressed the critical limitations placed on probation officers in New York. Probation officers play a pivotal role in ensuring that individuals under probation comply with court-ordered conditions. However, their authority is not unlimited. There are defined boundaries that probation officers must adhere to, safeguarding the rights and privacy of probationers. Jason Bassett provides clarity on these limitations, emphasizing their importance for maintaining fairness and accountability in the justice system. According to Long Island criminal lawyer Jason Bassett, probation officers cannot interfere with aspects of a probationer's life that are unrelated to probation compliance. For example, while they may access certain information like employment or residence details necessary to monitor compliance, they are not permitted to delve into personal financial records, medical history, or other sensitive information without legal cause. This ensures that probationers' privacy rights are protected and that probation supervision remains within lawful boundaries. Long Island criminal lawyer Jason Bassett highlights that probation officers also cannot impose restrictions on a probationer's employment choices unless those restrictions are explicitly stated in court orders. For instance, a probationer may be barred from certain types of work connected to past offenses, but a probation officer cannot impose additional limitations or dictate specific job roles. This principle allows probationers to pursue careers that align with their skills and interests, provided they comply with court-imposed guidelines. Family matters are another area where restrictions apply. Probation officers may assess whether a probationer's living situation supports compliance with court orders, but they cannot dictate custody arrangements or influence legal disputes involving children. These issues are outside the scope of probation supervision and are handled separately by family courts. This separation ensures that probationers retain autonomy over their personal and family lives unless court-ordered probation conditions directly pertain to these areas. In enforcing probation conditions, probation officers are prohibited from conducting unlawful searches or seizures. Any search must be based on reasonable suspicion and sanctioned by the court. Random searches or unauthorized entries into a probationer's home or workplace violate Fourth Amendment protections. Probation officers are also limited in the use of surveillance techniques and cannot engage in constant electronic monitoring or excessive visits without cause. Monitoring methods must be proportionate and aligned with probationary terms, ensuring a balance between oversight and personal freedom. Probation officers cannot independently modify or add conditions to those established by the court. For example, they may not restrict a probationer's housing choices beyond what is stipulated in the probation terms. Decisions about where a probationer may live must be based on court orders, not the discretion of a probation officer. Similarly, probation officers cannot impose restrictions on personal relationships unless specific individuals or groups are named in the court-ordered conditions. These safeguards ensure that probation supervision is not arbitrary and respects the legal framework established by the court. All financial obligations imposed on probationers, such as fines or restitution, must be ordered by the court. Probation officers cannot demand additional payments or financial contributions beyond these orders. This ensures transparency in financial requirements and protects probationers from unauthorized demands. Any attempts to impose extra financial penalties or conditions would be considered an overreach and are subject to legal challenge. Jason Bassett emphasizes that probationers have legal protections against misconduct by probation officers. Probationers have the right to report unethical behavior, appeal decisions, and seek legal representation if they believe a probation officer has acted outside their authority. Accountability measures exist to address any overreach, ensuring that probation supervision is conducted fairly and within the bounds of the law. Probation officers who violate these boundaries may face serious repercussions, including disciplinary action or legal consequences. Misconduct undermines the integrity of the probation system and can result in sanctions, including termination. Ensuring accountability helps maintain trust in the justice system and reinforces the ethical standards expected of probation officers. For those navigating probation, understanding these limitations can provide clarity and confidence in their rights. Probation officers play a critical role in enforcing compliance and supporting rehabilitation, but their actions must remain lawful and respectful of probationers' personal freedoms. 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