Budweiser's new patriotic ad has been met with mixed reactions, prompting conservative dad and entrepreneur John Smith to launch a new beer called "Ultra Right" as a symbol of the American spirit and a way to celebrate the values of the conservative community. Smith is in the process of finding a brewery to partner with and is confident that Ultra Right will be a success.
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On Friday night in Honolulu, Hawaii, a physical altercation at a cockfight escalated to a shooting, resulting in two deaths and three non-life-threatening injuries. The Honolulu Police Department is searching for a suspect believed to be in his 20s and are asking anyone with information to contact them. They are working to identify the suspect and bring justice to the victims and their families.
On April 16, 2021, Sudan was plunged into chaos as two powerful generals, Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan and Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, clashed in an unprecedented battle for control of the country. Smoke rose from the central neighborhood of Khartoum as dozens of people were killed in two days of intense fighting, causing power cuts, internet outages, and forcing thousands of civilians to stay in their homes. The international community is calling for a ceasefire and for the two generals to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Lawmakers are returning to the Capitol to face a lengthy to-do list, including the looming debt limit crisis and the fallout from a leak of highly classified Pentagon documents. Republicans are pushing for spending cuts to be included in any debt ceiling deal, while Democrats are hoping to avoid a drawn-out battle over Senator Dianne Feinstein's (D-Calif.) resignation due to her lengthy absence from the Senate. It remains to be seen how lawmakers will be able to address both issues in the coming weeks, as it is essential that both sides come together to reach an agreement that will prevent further damage to the economy.
Mitch McConnell is set to return to the Senate on Monday to decide whether to remove Dianne Feinstein from the Senate Judiciary Committee, a decision which could have major implications for President Biden's plans and the 2022 Senate race. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has defended Feinstein's ability to serve in the Senate, saying that a senator should be able to make their own judgments about when they're retiring. McConnell's decision is expected soon.
Senators Mitch McConnell and John Fetterman are set to return to the U.S. Capitol on Monday after extended absences due to medical issues. McConnell, the Senate Republican leader, suffered a concussion after a fall at a Washington-area hotel, while Fetterman sought treatment for clinical depression. The coming work period will shape the debate over the debt ceiling and other important issues, while questions remain over the illness of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who was hospitalized with an undisclosed ailment last month.
Bay Area hip-hop star Earl ‘E-40’ Stevens was ejected from a Sacramento Kings playoff game on Saturday, claiming "racial bias" was the reason. The Kings have since released a statement saying they are investigating the incident and the Warriors have expressed their support for Stevens in his fight against racism and discrimination.
The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan, will hold a field hearing in Manhattan on Monday to discuss crime in the city. The hearing is seen as a way for House Republicans to curry favor with former President Donald Trump, and to discredit Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's criminal case against him. It will include victims of violent crime and is expected to draw a lot of attention, as it is sure to be a contentious event.