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Washington, Nov 22 (AP) After several weeks working mostly behind closed doors, Vice President-elect JD Vance returned to Capitol Hill this week in a new, more visible role: Helping Donald Trump try to get his most contentious Cabinet picks through Senate confirmation in the Senate, where Vance has served for the last two years. Vance arrived at the Capitol on Wednesday with former Rep. Matt Gaetz and spent the morning sitting in on meetings between Trump's choice for attorney general and key Republicans, including members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The effort was for naught: Gaetz announced a day later that he was withdrawing his name amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations and the reality that he was unlikely to be confirmed. Thursday morning Vance was back, this time accompanying Pete Hegseth, the “Fox and Friends Weekend” host whom Trump has tapped to be the next secretary of defense. Hegseth also has faced allegations of sexual assault that he denies. Vance is expected to accompany other nominees for meetings in coming weeks as he tries to leverage the two years he has spent in the Senate to help push through Trump's picks. Vance is taking on an atypical role as Senate guide for Trump nominees The role of introducing nominees around Capitol Hill is an unusual one for a vice president-elect. Usually the job goes to a former senator who has close relationships on the Hill, or a more junior aide. But this time the role fits Vance, said Marc Short, who served as Trump's first director of legislative affairs as well as chief of staff to Trump's first vice president, Mike Pence, who spent more than a decade in Congress and led the former president's transition ahead of his first term. ”JD probably has a lot of current allies in the Senate and so it makes sense to have him utilized in that capacity,” Short said. Unlike the first Trump transition, which played out before cameras at Trump Tower in New York and at the president-elect's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, this one has largely happened behind closed doors in Palm Beach, Florida. There, a small group of officials and aides meet daily at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort to run through possible contenders and interview job candidates. The group includes Elon Musk, the billionaire who has spent so much time at the club that Trump has joked he can't get rid of him. Vance has been a constant presence, even as he's kept a lower profile. The Ohio senator has spent much of the last two weeks in Palm Beach, according to people familiar with his plans, playing an active role in the transition, on which he serves as honorary chair. Mar-a-Lago scene is a far cry from Vance's hardscrabble upbringing Vance has been staying at a cottage on the property of the gilded club, where rooms are adorned with cherubs, oriental rugs and intricate golden inlays. It's a world away from the famously hardscrabble upbringing that Vance documented in the memoir that made him famous, “Hillbilly Elegy”. His young children have also joined him at Mar-a-Lago, at times. Vance was photographed in shorts and a polo shirt playing with his kids on the seawall of the property with a large palm frond, a US Secret Service robotic security dog in the distance. On the rare days when he is not in Palm Beach, Vance has been joining the sessions remotely via Zoom. Though he has taken a break from TV interviews after months of constant appearances, Vance has been active in the meetings, which began immediately after the election and include interviews and as well as presentations on candidates' pluses and minuses. Among those interviewed: Contenders to replace FBI Director Christopher Wray, as Vance wrote in a since-deleted social media post. Defending himself from criticism that he'd missed a Senate vote in which one of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees was confirmed, Vance wrote that he was meeting at the time "with President Trump to interview multiple positions for our government, including for FBI Director”. “I tend to think it's more important to get an FBI director who will dismantle the deep state than it is for Republicans to lose a vote 49-46 rather than 49-45,” Vance added on X. “But that's just me.” Vance is making his voice heard as Trump stocks his Cabinet While Vance did not come in to the transition with a list of people he wanted to see in specific roles, he and his friend, Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., who is also a member of the transition team, were eager to see former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. find roles in the administration. Trump ended up selecting Gabbard as the next director of national intelligence, a powerful position that sits atop the nation's spy agencies and acts as the president's top intelligence adviser. And he chose Kennedy to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, a massive agency that oversees everything from drug and food safety to Medicare and Medicaid. Vance was also a big booster of Tom Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who will serve as Trump's “border czar.” In another sign of Vance's influence, James Braid, a top aide to the senator, is expected to serve as Trump's legislative affairs director. Allies say it's too early to discuss what portfolio Vance might take on in the White House. While he gravitates to issues like trade, immigration and tech policy, Vance sees his role as doing whatever Trump needs. Vance was spotted days after the election giving his son's Boy Scout troop a tour of the Capitol and was there the day of leadership elections. He returned in earnest this week, first with Gaetz — arguably Trump's most divisive pick — and then Hegseth, who has was been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2017, according to an investigative report made public this week. Hegseth told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing. Vance hosted Hegseth in his Senate office as GOP senators, including those who sit on the Senate Armed Services Committee, filtered in to meet with the nominee for defense secretary. While a president's nominees usually visit individual senators' offices, meeting them on their own turf, the freshman senator — who is accompanied everywhere by a large Secret Service detail that makes moving around more unwieldy — instead brought Gaetz to a room in the Capitol on Wednesday and Hegseth to his office on Thursday. Senators came to them. Vance made it to votes Wednesday and Thursday, but missed others on Thursday afternoon. Vance will draw on his Senate background going forward Vance is expected to continue to leverage his relationships in the Senate after Trump takes office. But many Republicans there have longer relationships with Trump himself. Sen. Kevin Cramer, a North Dakota Republican, said that Trump was often the first person to call him back when he was trying to reach high-level White House officials during Trump's first term. “He has the most active Rolodex of just about anybody I've ever known,” Cramer said, adding that Vance would make a good addition. “They'll divide names up by who has the most persuasion here,” Cramer said, but added, “Whoever his liaison is will not work as hard at it as he will.” Cramer was complimentary of the Ohio senator, saying he was “pleasant” and ” interesting” to be around. "He doesn't have the long relationships," he said. "But we all like people that have done what we've done. I mean, that's sort of a natural kinship, just probably not as personally tied.” Under the Constitution, Vance will also have a role presiding over the Senate and breaking tie votes. But he's not likely to be needed for that as often as was Kamala Harris, who broke a record number of ties for Democrats as vice president, since Republicans will have a bigger cushion in the chamber next year. (AP) PY PY (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
Now Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens can rest a bit. They’ve certainly earned it. Baltimore’s 31-2 rout of Houston on Wednesday capped a sweep of a grueling stretch of three games in 11 days. Baltimore looked like a Super Bowl contender while handling the Giants, Steelers and Texans. A win next week would give the Ravens the AFC North title — and a third MVP award for Jackson seems to be very much in play. “These guys took these three games in 11 days and smashed it, obliterated it, tore it up and made into a bunch of smithereens laying around everywhere,” coach John Harbaugh said. “I’m proud of the guys (and) how they did it. They did a great job.” Jackson’s passer rating is up to 121.6 on the season. The NFL record is 122.5 by Aaron Rodgers in 2011. Derrick Henry has 1,783 yards rushing, the second most of his career. Justin Tucker, who has struggled to an alarming degree this season, made a 52-yard field goal that went right down the middle in the first quarter Wednesday. A win next week would be Baltimore’s 12th of the season — only one behind the number that gave the Ravens the league’s best regular-season record in 2023. They won’t be the top seed this season, but a victory over Cleveland in Week 18 would mean a division title. Baltimore can also win the division if Pittsburgh loses to Cincinnati. “I believe how our season has gone — the regular season — it just explains how the NFL is. It really doesn’t matter how you start off. It’s about how you finish,” Jackson said. “And I believe we’re finishing pretty well right now.” The Ravens lost their first two games of the season, but their open date came right before this tough 11-day stretch, which may have helped. Now they get some extra time to prepare for Cleveland. What’s working The Ravens outrushed Houston 251-58, with Jackson scoring on a 48-yard run and Henry racing through big holes from the outset. Jackson passed Michael Vick to take over first place on the NFL’s career list for yards rushing by a quarterback. The MVP odds at BetMGM on Thursday showed Buffalo’s Josh Allen (-250) as the favorite, but Jackson (+160) was by no means a long shot. “I’ve seen a lot of great plays from Lamar Jackson,” Harbaugh said. “I told him I was proud of him. I’m not just proud of him just because he makes great plays. I’m proud of him for all the things that go into making great plays and also for all the things he’s overcome along the way.” What needs work The Ravens have cycled through punt returners of late, and newcomer Steven Sims did not have much success in that area Wednesday. He was tackled at his 6-yard line on one return, and when a penalty made Houston do that punt over, the ball bounced inside the 10 and was downed at the 4, leading to a safety and the Texans’ only points of the game. Stock up The Baltimore defense, such a liability at times earlier this season, held Houston without a point offensively. C.J. Stroud was sacked five times and threw an interception, and Joe Mixon rushed for only 26 yards. “I’d say we’ve come full circle,” cornerback Marlon Humphrey said. “It’s always good when you can have their offense not score. You’ve got to say you played pretty well. This is a testament to it all kind of coming together. I felt the coaching was there, and I just felt as players, ‘What is the formula to continue to get high percentages of 11 guys doing 11 guys’ jobs?’” Stock down Keaton Mitchell and Rasheen Ali managed only 17 yards on 12 carries. Justice Hill’s absence following a concussion left Baltimore without an effective change-of-pace back to pair with Henry. Injuries Ali injured his hip in the third quarter and didn’t return, another blow to Baltimore’s running back depth. Key numbers After a 99-yard touchdown drive in the second quarter, the Ravens now have 10 TD drives of 90-plus yards this season. That’s the most in the NFL since at least 2000. Up next The Ravens face a Cleveland team that has only three wins entering Week 17 — although one of those victories was against Baltimore. The Ravens allowed 401 yards in a 29-24 loss at Cleveland in late October. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflBapsi Sidhwa, one of Pakistan's most celebrated literary figures, passed away on Wednesday in Houston, Texas, at the age of 86, as reported by multiple local news outlets. Known for her evocative storytelling and unflinching exploration of historical and cultural complexities, Sidhwa's novels were deeply rooted in her experiences and observations. Her work not only explored the turbulent history of Partition but also shed light on themes of identity, gender, and societal expectations, offering readers an unfiltered glimpse into the lived realities of her characters. A life shaped by resilience Born in Karachi to a Zoroastrian family, Sidhwa spent most of her formative years in Lahore. At the tender age of two, she contracted polio, a challenge that she would later describe as instrumental in building her inner strength and resilience. Sidhwa graduated from Lahore's Kinnaird College in 1957, setting the stage for a life dedicated to storytelling. The trauma and upheaval she witnessed during the Partition of India profoundly shaped her perspective and creative vision. The memory of seeing a corpse stuffed in a sack would later become one of the haunting images in her critically acclaimed novel, Cracking India (originally published as Ice Candy Man). Sidhwa's literary career began in earnest after her marriage. Her novels explored themes of love, betrayal, resilience, and societal decay against the backdrop of South Asia's turbulent history. Her body of work includes The Crow Eaters (1978), The Bride (1982), An American Brat (1993), and City of Sin and Splendour: Writings on Lahore (2006). Her novel Ice Candy Man inspired the critically acclaimed film Earth (1998) by Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta, while Water: A Novel (2006) served as the literary foundation for Mehta's Academy Award-nominated film Water (2005). Both collaborations brought her global recognition and underscored her unique ability to bridge cultural and geographical divides through her storytelling. In 2022, a documentary titled Bapsi: Silences of My Life, produced by the Citizens Archive of Pakistan, chronicled her journey as a writer and provided insight into the personal and historical experiences that informed her work. A Legacy of recognition Sidhwa's contributions did not go unnoticed. She was honoured with Pakistan's Sitara-i-Imtiaz, the country's highest civilian award for arts, in 1991, and received the Mondello Prize for Foreign Authors in 2007. Additionally, she was inducted into the Zoroastrian Hall of Fame, highlighting her role as a cultural ambassador for her community. In recognition of her enduring legacy, the Bapsi Sidhwa Literary Prize was established through the sponsorship of the Zoroastrian Association of Houston and the FEZANA Information Research Education System. The prize continues to celebrate her contributions and inspire future generations of writers. 'There will only be one' Actor Nadia Jamil shared a heartfelt Instagram post featuring cherished moments with the late author. "There will only ever be one Legendary Bapsi Sidhwa," Jamil wrote. "Rest in peace Bapsi Khala. You are a legend. A beautiful writer, woman, human being, a mentor, a friend, a loving soul. Be in eternal bliss and peace." She also expressed gratitude for Sidhwa's mentorship and their bond and added a note in which the late writer declared Jamil her "adopted daughter." Actor Ali Rehman Khan shared an Instagram Story writing, "Another legend is gone. Rest in peace Bapsi." Social media was flooded with tributes to the author. A user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, "The pioneer of English literature from Bapsi Sidhwa passes away. Her literary contributions changed hearts and minds, beautifully depicting the contradictory class and gendered processes a former British colony undergoes while metamorphosing into a post-colonial Islamic republic." Another user wrote, "Curtains draw on yet another stellar inning - rest in power, Bapsi Sidhwa." Fans celebrated her most famous works, with one writing, "Rest in peace Bapsi Sidhwa. Her writing touched many hearts and her work will always be remembered. Bapsi's Ice Candy Man is my all-time favourite book. A powerful, painful story about the 1947 partition of India." Some also highlighted her influence on their personal lives: "Rest in peace Bapsi Sidhwa. Your book The Bride mesmerised me for days. I still dream of visiting Kohistan one day." She is survived by her three childrenMohur, Koko, and Parizadalong with her treasured body of work. Prayers for her departed soul will be held at the Bhandara Agiary in Houston, a place named after Tehmina Bhandara, the author's mother. COMMENTS Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. For more information, please see our
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — With his stellar America’s Cup career behind him, Jimmy Spithill introduced his new Red Bull Italy SailGP Team on Thursday in Dubai just ahead of the opening regatta of the global league’s fifth season. Spithill, the team’s CEO and founder, pulled a major coup by hiring his old America’s Cup crewmate and fellow Australian, wing trimmer Kyle Langford, from the Australian team that dominated SailGP for the first three seasons. Italy, SailGP's 12th team, sailed its foiling 50-foot catamaran for the first time Thursday. After practice racing on Friday, the opening regatta will be Saturday and Sunday. “It’s been definitely a big push,” Spithill said in a video interview with The Associated Press. “It’s all come up really quick. We’re almost there.” Spithill left the U.S. SailGP team in November after 2 1/2 seasons to focus on starting the Italian team and on sailing in this year’s America’s Cup. He was co-helmsman of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, which was eliminated by INEOS Britannia in the challenger finals. Double Olympic gold medalist Ruggero Tita will helm the Italian team, while two-time bronze medalist and recent Women’s America’s Cup winner Giulia Fava will be the strategist and Italian national champion Andrea Tesei will be the flight controller. Alex Sinclair also followed Spithill, joining grinders Matteo Celon and Enrico Voltolini, who have extensive high-performance and America’s Cup experience. Spithill said his crew has “some absolute next-generation stars, from different backgrounds, Olympics, America’s Cup, and it’s just awesome having Kyle come in.” Spithill, 45, said he’ll be on the boat only if someone gets hurt or sick. “These young guys are too good at it,” he said. “The talent that’s coming through in Italy, I mean, the results do the talking.” More stars having been switching teams in SailGP, which was co-founded by tech billionaire Larry Ellison. Signing Langford is a big deal for the new team. Shortly before the 2013 America’s Cup on San Francisco Bay, Langford was promoted to Oracle’s race crew after wing trimmer Dirk de Ridder was suspended by an international jury. With Emirates Team New Zealand at match point at 8-1, Spithill skippered Oracle to eight straight wins in one of the greatest comebacks in sports to retain the Cup. “One thing that really attracted him was a chance to start out and really play a major role with the new team and especially the emerging talent,” Spithill said. “It would have been really easy for him to say, ‘You know what? I’m comfortable with the Aussies.’ But the fact that he’s stepped out of his comfort zone and he’s challenging himself as an athlete in this stage of his career is just massive.” While talented, the Italian crew will have the least experience together in the high-performance F50 catamaran. Spithill said Langford “is going to play a huge role in getting this team up to speed. I mean, the F50 is, without a doubt, probably the hardest boat to sail out there.” After sailing for Luna Rossa in three of his eight America’s Cup campaigns, Spithill has seen how passionate Italian fans are. “When you talk about an exciting market for the sport, I mean, it doesn’t get any better than Italy,” he said. “It has a huge following in Italy and they’ve got a real cultural attachment to the ocean and the sport itself.” Spithill said immediately after Luna Rossa’s loss in early October that it was time to step away from the America’s Cup. “The point is, we didn’t get the job done so I hold myself accountable for that. And I also am seeing firsthand that this next generation of talent coming through and I believe they deserve a shot, you know?” “I really think SailGP is the future of the sport. The whole regular season, the concept makes a lot of sense,” he said. Dubai is the first of 14 regattas. At season’s end, the top three crews will race in the $2 million, winner-take-all Grand Final. Also Thursday, Rolex was announced as SailGP's first title sponsor as part of a 10-year deal. ___ Bernie Wilson has covered sailing for The Associated Press since 1991. Bernie Wilson, The Associated PressHemp has long been a cornerstone of American industry, from its vital role in the Mayflower's journey to its symbolic importance in the fight for independence. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s fitting to reflect on how this versatile crop helped build the foundation of the U.S., in the past as well as in the modern era. From the early days of colonial America to its potential role in today's economy, hemp continues to shape the story of American resilience and innovation. Get Benzinga's exclusive analysis and the top news about the cannabis industry and markets daily in your inbox for free. Subscribe to our newsletter here . You can’t afford to miss out if you're serious about the business. Hemp: From Sailcloth To Sovereignty When the Mayflower set sail in 1620, carrying Pilgrims across the Atlantic, it relied on hemp, a material essential for survival and symbolic of resilience. Hemp's strength , durability and water resistance made it crucial for crafting the ship’s sails, ropes and rigging, ensuring the ship could withstand the journey. The Pilgrims, English settlers who established Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, brought knowledge of hemp cultivation from Europe, but their immediate focus was survival. It wasn't until the English government began encouraging hemp farming that its true importance was realized. As Ernest Abel (1980) notes, in 1611, King James I ordered hemp cultivation in Jamestown, Virginia, aiming to reduce reliance on imports. Over time, hemp became a critical crop for the colonies. Hemp And Seeds Of Rebellion As colonial America grew, hemp shifted from a practical crop to a symbol of resistance against British economic control. The Wool Act of 1699 banned exports of colonial wool and textiles, forcing reliance on British imports. Hemp offered a vital alternative, allowing colonists to secure materials and defy British trade restrictions. During the political unrest following the Stamp Act of 1765 , the symbolic power of hemp grew. Families across the colonies began producing their textiles, including osnaburgs – a coarse linen made from hemp and flax. These homespun fabrics kept colonists warm during harsh winters and represented an act of rebellion against British control over colonial economies. George Washington himself championed the crop, producing over 1,300 yards of hemp and flax fabric annually at Mount Vernon by 1767. Soon, America's first innovators expanded hemp's use beyond textiles. It became legal tender in Virginia (1682), Maryland (1683) and Pennsylvania (1706), strengthening local economies and reducing reliance on British currency. In the northern colonies, where hemp was in high demand for shipbuilding, merchants purchased every available fiber. This material – essential for crafting ropes, sails and fishing nets – became the lifeblood of New England's maritime industries. Read Also: Billion-Dollar Strike: Farm Bill Amendment Could Change The Hemp Industry Hemp In Maritime And Industrial Expansion Ropewalks, factories dedicated to twisting hemp fibers into ropes were first established in Salem in 1635 and later in Boston by 1642, when English rope maker John Harrison introduced advanced techniques. Early ropewalks were simple open fields with posts for twisting fibers, but they evolved into enclosed factories powered by steam engines. By the time of the American Revolution , Boston alone had 14 ropewalks, underscoring hemp's critical role in the colonies' economic infrastructure. Despite its importance, hemp production often lagged behind demand due to its labor-intensive cultivation and processing requirements. Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson , advocates of hemp farming, struggled to make it a profitable venture. The shortages of hemp fiber, especially in New England, highlighted the challenges of scaling production to meet industrial needs. Centuries Later, Hemp Is Regulated Then Later Banned By 1937, hemp was heavily regulated in the U.S. under the Marihuana Tax Act , making it difficult for farmers to produce. During World War II, the U.S. faced a significant decline in domestic hemp production due to the loss of foreign sources, such as the Philippines, which were under Japanese control. In response, the U.S. government initiated the War Hemp Program to ramp up domestic cultivation for military and industrial needs . This program successfully increased hemp acreage to supply the materials necessary for the war effort, including ropes, uniforms and parachutes. Hemp was then prohibited by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, which classified it as a Schedule I controlled substance. This classification remained in place until the 2018 Farm Bill , which legalized hemp cultivation once again. Read Also: No Middleman, No Markup: How Red Mesa Is Slashing Costs With Around-The-Clock Hemp Refinement Hemp Belongs In America’s Industry In the northern colonies, hemp was once the foundation of thriving industries, creating jobs and driving American ingenuity. Today, hemp holds the potential to ignite the next great industrial revolution. No longer limited to niche markets or the controversial world of Delta-8 THC , hemp can once again reclaim its place among America's industry and agricultural sectors. From textiles to bioplastics to advanced construction materials, hemp has always been part of the industrious spirit of the American Revolution, fueled by resourcefulness and hard work. It’s time to strengthen American industry, one fiber at a time. Read Next: EXCLUSIVE: How Hemp Certifications Bridge Regulatory Gaps While Debunking Myths © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Prosecutor moves to drop federal cases against Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — The man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was not a client of the medical insurer and may have targeted it because of its size and influence, a senior police official said Thursday. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told NBC New York in an interview Thursday that investigators have uncovered evidence that Luigi Mangione had prior knowledge UnitedHealthcare was holding its annual investor conference in New York City. Mangione also mentioned the company in a note found in his possession when he was detained by police in Pennsylvania. “We have no indication that he was ever a client of United Healthcare, but he does make mention that it is the fifth largest corporation in America, which would make it the largest healthcare organization in America. So that’s possibly why he targeted that company,” said Kenny. UnitedHealthcare is in the top 20 largest U.S. companies by market capitalization but is not the fifth largest. It is the largest U.S. health insurer. Mangione remains jailed without bail in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested Monday after being spotted at a McDonald's in the city of Altoona, about 230 miles (about 370 kilometers) west of New York City. His lawyer there, Thomas Dickey, has said Mangione intends to plead not guilty. Dickey also said he has yet to see evidence decisively linking his client to the crime. Mangione's arrest came five days after the caught-on-camera killing of Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. Police say the shooter waited outside the hotel, where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, early on the morning of Dec. 4. He approached Thompson from behind and shot him before fleeing on a bicycle through Central Park. Mangione is fighting attempts to extradite him back to New York so that he can face a murder charge in Thompson's killing. A hearing has been scheduled for Dec. 30. The 26-year-old, who police say was found with a “ ghost gun ” matching shell casings found at the site of the shooting, is charged in Pennsylvania with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Mangione is an Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family. In posts on social media, Mangione wrote about experiencing severe chronic back pain before undergoing a spinal fusion surgery in 2023. Afterward, he posted that the operation had been a success and that his pain had improved and mobility returned. He urged others to consider the same type of surgery. On Wednesday, police said investigators are looking at his writings about his health problems and his criticism of corporate America and the U.S. health care system . Kenny said in the NBC interview that Mangione's family reported him missing to San Francisco authorities in November.