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Outside groups are calling for the removal of the House Intelligence chair following his public warning about potential threats to lawmakers. The chair's comments have sparked controversy, with some criticizing him for creating unnecessary fear, while others argue that he was right to raise concerns about the safety of Congress members.
Valerie Bertinelli shares more about her departure from Food Network's Kids Baking Championship, revealing that she was essentially "ghosted" and received the news through a third party text. Despite feeling hurt, she expressed no ill will towards the network and its staff, but emphasized that she won't tolerate lies. The competitive reality program involves kids competing to make the best dish and is judged on presentation, taste, and creativity.
The recent ouster of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has highlighted a rift within the company over the existential threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI). OpenAI board member Ilya Sutskever, who played a key role in Altman's departure, had previously co-authored a warning about the potential for AI to lead to human extinction. The tension between heightened awareness of AI risks and the rapid growth and commercialization of AI products contributed to the conflict. Altman's forced exit has led to calls for the resignation of the OpenAI board and his return. The debate over the risks of AI extends industry-wide, with differing opinions on the pace of development and the need for regulation.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy accuses Rep. Matt Gaetz of leading the push for his ouster as revenge for an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation into Gaetz's conduct. McCarthy believes Gaetz would throw his country away to protect himself and suggests that the Republican party would benefit if Gaetz were to leave Congress. McCarthy expresses concern over the future of the House Republican conference if Gaetz faces no consequences but does not explicitly call for his expulsion. McCarthy also discusses his own future in Congress, stating that he will consider all options and can remain influential within the GOP even without holding a leadership position.
A new poll shows that Republicans are divided over the decision to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with 25% approving, 30% disapproving, and 42% remaining neutral. McCarthy was removed from his leadership role in a historic vote led by Rep. Matt Gaetz. Democrats are also divided, with 30% approving and 25% disapproving of the decision. The House is currently without an elected leader, but House Republicans are expected to nominate a new Speaker soon, with Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan as top contenders.
A CBS News poll reveals that 60% of Americans support the House's decision to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker, with 75% of those in favor believing he was ineffective. Surprisingly, 54% of conservatives and 70% of liberals also backed his ouster. The move has created chaos in the House, especially with the possibility of another government shutdown looming. House Republicans will meet to determine the next steps, with Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan emerging as potential contenders for the speakership. McCarthy has stated he will not seek another shot at the top job.
In an unprecedented move, Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of his position by hard-right conservatives, throwing the House and Republican leadership into chaos. McCarthy announced that he would not run again for speaker, leaving the position up for grabs. The next steps are uncertain, with no clear successor to lead the House Republican majority. McCarthy's ouster was fueled by growing grievances, including his decision to work with Democrats to keep the government open. The vote to remove McCarthy was 216-210, with eight Republican detractors forcing him out. The House is now on recess until next week when Republicans will attempt to elect a new speaker.
A former Russian diplomat, Boris Bondarev, believes that the recent mutiny attempt by the Wagner Group could hasten President Putin's eventual ouster, stating that the war in Ukraine has been a source of frustration among Russia's elite. Bondarev, who has become a vocal critic of Putin's government, believes that the mutiny reinforces the growing disillusionment about Putin's leadership. The mutiny, which was called off after a deal with the Kremlin, has sparked reports of infighting within the Russian military leadership, with some officials suggesting that other generals may have supported the mutiny.
Hedge fund Elliott Management is seeking to remove the CEO of NRG Energy, Mauricio Gutierrez, citing concerns over the company's performance and corporate governance. Elliott, which owns a 9.4% stake in NRG, has nominated five directors to the company's board and is pushing for a strategic review of the business.
The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to readmit Saddleback Church, one of the largest congregations in the US, after it was ousted for having female pastors. The convention also upheld the expulsion of two other congregations, Fern Creek Baptist Church and Freedom Church, for similar reasons. The Southern Baptist Convention banned female pastors in its Faith and Message doctrine in 2000, and representatives approved a constitutional amendment to clarify the organization's stance on women serving as pastors. Saddleback Church's founding pastor, Rick Warren, asked the convention to "agree to disagree" on the subject of female pastors.
Tucker Carlson's attempt to get Fox News' communications and PR chief, Irena Briganti, fired backfired and helped erode his goodwill among the Fox News executive class, ultimately contributing to his ouster from the network. Carlson had accused Briganti of being generally incompetent and mean-spirited, and of engaging in dirty tricks against him and other hosts and contributors. The failed attempt to oust Briganti also exacerbated their already terrible relationship, with Carlson repeatedly referring to her using misogynistic epithets.
Stocks fluctuated on Friday due to concerns about banks and rising interest rates. Deutsche Bank, Activision, Block, Scholastic, and Ouster were among the companies making moves.