House Judiciary Committee sends letters to investment firms tied to ‘woke ESG cartel’

The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee took aim at a group of US asset managers over their involvement with a “woke ESG cartel” — adding pressure against environmental efforts by large investors. The committee, chaired by Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, sent letters to 60 firms — including BlackRock, State Street and JPMorgan Asset Management  — that are … Read more

Luigi Mangione appears in court to enter plea in execution of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Luigi Mangione appeared in Manhattan Supreme Court Monday to plead not guilty to first-degree murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione entered the courtroom at 9:26 a.m. with his feet chained, wearing a maroon sweater over a white collared shirt, tan khakis, and orange prison shoes. At least two dozen women packed the courtroom, with … Read more

Who will replace the late Sen. Feinstein in 2024 election? Meet the potential candidates

Candidates seeking to replace the late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein in 2024 include, clockwise from top left, Rep. Adam B. Schiff, Rep. Katie Porter, former Los Angeles Dodger Steve Garvey and Rep. Barbara Lee. (Los Angeles Times) 1 Even before the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a historic force in California politics whose death was announced … Read more

Matt Gaetz files lawsuit against damning House Ethics Committee probe findings on sexual misconduct

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a lawsuit Monday against the House Ethics Committee seeking an emergency temporary restraining order to try and stop the release of its damning investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, arguing its release would prompt “immediate and widespread” media coverage. Gaetz filed the lawsuit after denying allegations … Read more

NAMES IN THE NEWS : Gov. Wilder, Patricia Kluge Link

Gov. L. Douglas Wilder says he is nothing more than friends with Patricia Kluge despite published reports that he spent two recent weekends with the estranged wife of John Kluge, the richest man in the country. A source at Kluges’ Albemarle Farms estate told the Roanoke Times & World-News that Patricia Kluge, 41, spent Memorial … Read more

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