AvatarThe RecountStoryboardBiggest News Moments This Week: Truss to Resign, ‘Midnights’ DropsAvatarCurated byThe RecountSwifties seemed to briefly break Spotify with the release of Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” album, and U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss announced she will resign from office. But that’s not all that happened this week. Keep reading to see some of the other big news moments from this week.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardFrom ‘Fighter’ to Resigner: Liz Truss to Step Down as U.K. Prime MinisterAvatarCurated byThe RecountU.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss announced Thursday that she will resign. The shortest-serving U.K. prime minister made this decision after a disastrous economic plan and low approval ratings. Keep reading to learn more about what this decision means and who will be the U.K.’s next prime minister.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardU.S. Releasing More Oil from Stockpile to Reduce Gas PricesAvatarCurated byThe RecountIn an attempt to reduce gas prices, President Biden announced Wednesday that the United States will release more oil. Keep scrolling to hear more, including his response to Congressional Republicans criticizing his management of the reserves.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardKanye West Doubles Down on Recent Anti-SemitismAvatarCurated byThe RecountDespite being widely denounced, rapper Kanye West doubled down on his string of recent anti-Semitic comments in an interview with NewsNation's Chris Cuomo on Monday night. Keep scrolling to learn more.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardHerschel Walker Doubles Down on Police ‘Badge,’ Admits Abortion Check is HisAvatarCurated byThe RecountIn a sitdown interview with NBC’s Kristen Walker that aired Monday, Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker doubled down on several dubious claims — including his so-called police “badge” and his criticisms of those taking insulin — that he made in his debate against Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) on Friday. But he also confirmed part of the abortion story following him around for the past several weeks. Keep scrolling to learn more.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardBiggest News Moments This Week: Trump Subpoenaed, Alex Jones to Pay $1BAvatarCurated byThe RecountThe January 6th Select Committee subpoenaed former President Donald Trump, InfoWars’ Alex Jones has a roughly $1 billion defamation bill, and the L.A. City Council was upended by racism captured on tape — here’s a look at some of the biggest news moments this week.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardTrump Subpoenaed & New Footage: Big Takeaways from 1/6 Hearing FinaleAvatarCurated byThe RecountThe January 6th Select Committee held what is expected to be its last public hearing Thursday afternoon. From a significant subpoena vote to newly-released footage of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in her safe room on January 6th, here are the big takeaways and highlights from the hearing.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardAlex Jones Ordered to Pay $1B to Sandy Hook Families, Then Mocks ThemAvatarCurated byThe RecountA jury ordered InfoWars’ Alex Jones on Wednesday afternoon to pay around $1 billion in damages for defaming the families of Sandy Hook victims. After the 2012 school shooting, Jones spread lies that the shooting was a hoax and claimed actors were used, which led to victims’ families being harassed. Keep scrolling to learn more about the verdict, including what was Jones’ reaction.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardTreasury Department to Launch Investigation Into DeSantis Migrant StuntAvatarCurated byThe RecountThe U.S. Treasury Department will investigate whether Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) improperly used federal funds meant for COVID-19 pandemic response to fly migrants to Martha's Vineyard. The stunt took place in September, when DeSantis paid for flights to send about 50 Venezuelan asylum-seekers to Massachusetts, with many saying they were misled about where they would be sent.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardKanye West’s Week of ‘White Lives Matter’ and Anti-SemitismAvatarCurated byThe RecountKanye West keeps making headlines, and not for good reasons. The rapper was temporarily banned from Twitter this weekend for anti-Semitic tweets. It came less than a week after he defended wearing a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt at an event. Keep scrolling for a recap of what’s been going on with West lately.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardVance vs. Ryan: What Happened at Ohio’s Senate Debate?AvatarCurated byThe RecountRepublican J.D. Vance and Democrat Tim Ryan faced off Monday night to debate key issues in their debate in the Ohio Senate race. From the topic of immigration to Ohio’s extremely strict abortion law, here’s a recap of their debate for a seat that could determine control of the Senate.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardBiden Puffs Out Some Pardons for Marijuana Possession ChargesAvatarCurated byThe RecountPresident Biden has made one of his biggest announcements yet: he is pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. How have elected officials reacted to the announcement? And what does this mean for the movements to decriminalize or legalize weed nationally? Keep scrolling to learn more.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardBiggest News Moments: Musk-Twitter Drama Redux, Biden Smokes Out Some PardonsAvatarCurated byThe RecountThings keep escalating in the drama over if Elon Musk will buy Twitter, President Biden announced he will pardon all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana charges, and honestly what’s going on with Herschel Walker? Keep scrolling to see all the big news moments you might have missed this week.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardWhat’s Going on With Herschel Walker at This Point?AvatarCurated byThe RecountFormer University of Georgia football star Herschel Walker is running to be one of Georgia’s United States senators — and the scandals surrounding his campaign have been getting wilder and wilder. Walker supports banning abortions with no exceptions, but has gone in odd directions to respond to reporting that he paid for an ex to get an abortion in 2009. Keep scrolling to learn more.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardIt’s Time to Talk: Biden and Desantis Meet After Hurricane IanAvatarCurated byThe RecountPresident Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden on Wednesday visited Fort Myers, Florida to speak with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) — a potential 2024 presidential opponent and frequent critic — to assess the damage Hurricane Ian caused, and to discuss the recovery process with local officials. Keep scrolling to hear what they had to say about each other.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardWhy Are People Cutting Their Hair for Iranian Women?AvatarCurated byThe RecountA Swedish member of the European Parliament is just the latest individual to publicly cut their hair in solidarity with Iranian women after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Amini died of suspected police brutality while in custody due to improperly wearing her hijab in public. Her death has sparked nationwide protests, with women and girls removing their hijabs and protesting the treatment of women amid extremely strict laws. Keep scrolling to learn more.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardElon Musk Agrees to Move Forward with $44 Billion Deal to Buy TwitterAvatarCurated byThe RecountThe back and forth between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Twitter appears to be coming to an end. Musk originally agreed to buy Twitter for $44 billion back in April, but then wanted to pull out of the deal when he said the company wasn’t providing enough information about bots. After Twitter filed a lawsuit to try and compel Musk to honor his agreement, and weeks before the trial would begin, Musk acquiesced Tuesday and agreed to move forward with the deal to buy Twitter for the original price.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardBiden Surveys Hurricane Damage in Puerto Rico, Commits $60M in SupportAvatarCurated byThe RecountPresident Biden visited Puerto Rico on Monday to assess the damage left by Hurricane Fiona slamming the island in September. While visiting, he spoke with Puerto Rico’s governor, who wasn’t afraid to call out Biden on the need for more federal support. Keep reading to learn more about this visit.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardBiggest News Moments This Week: Hurricane Ian Wreaks HavocAvatarCurated byThe RecountHurricane Ian caused major flooding and damage in Florida earlier this week, and President Biden is imposing new sanctions on Russia after its annexation of several Ukrainian regions. But this wasn’t all that happened this week. Keep reading to learn more about some of the biggest stories from this week.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardHouse Lawmakers Meet to Debate Harm Strict Abortion Laws CauseAvatarCurated byThe RecountThe House Oversight Committee met Thursday to debate the harm patients face in states where reproductive rights are more restricted. Keep reading to hear how this hearing played out.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardHurricane Ian Makes Landfall in Florida as Category 4 StormAvatarCurated byThe RecountWith max winds of 155 MPH, Category 4 Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday, knocking out power for thousands of residents and already causing severe damage. Keep reading to find out the latest as this storm makes its way across the state.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboard Biden Admin Working on Jones Act Waiver to Help Puerto RicoAvatarCurated byThe RecountThe Biden administration said Tuesday it is working to get a waiver to bypass the Jones Act to support Hurricane Fiona relief in Puerto Rico. A ship off the southern coast of Puerto Rico is reportedly prepared to deliver 300,000 barrels of diesel to the residents but is halted due to the Jones Act. Keep reading to learn more about this act, what it means for Puerto Rico residents, and more.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardShakira to Face Tax Fraud Trial in SpainAvatarCurated byThe RecountShakira will face a trial in Spain as she is accused of not paying her taxes on income earned from 2012 to 2014. The singer, however, maintains confidence in her innocence. Keep reading to learn more.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardBraves Celebrate 2021 World Series Title at White HouseAvatarCurated byThe RecountMore than ten months after their World Series title, the Atlanta Braves got to celebrate Monday at the White House, with President Biden having plenty of jokes. Hear what he had to say below.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardFar-Right Giorgia Meloni Set to Become Italy’s Prime MinisterAvatarCurated byThe RecountAfter the nation held its elections Sunday, Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy’s first female prime minister — and the country’s most far-right prime minister since Benito Mussolini. Keep scrolling to learn more.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardBiggest News Moments: DeSantis & Trump Face Lawsuits, Queen Laid to RestAvatarCurated byThe RecountFrom New York Attorney General Letitia James filing a civil lawsuit against Donald Trump to a judge overturning Adnan Syed’s murder conviction, here are some of the biggest news moments of the week.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardJudge Temporarily Blocks Indiana’s Near-Total Abortion BanAvatarCurated byThe RecountIndiana on Thursday became the second state within about a week to see a judge block its near-total abortion ban. Keep reading to learn more about this victory for abortion rights activists.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardBiden Calls Out Putin, Russia at UN General AssemblyAvatarCurated byThe RecountHours after Russian leader Vladimir Putin threatened the West with his military, President Biden responded Wednesday during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Keep reading to hear more from his speech, including the president addressing tensions with China and protests in Iran.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardNY Attorney General Announces Civil Lawsuit Against TrumpAvatarCurated byThe RecountNew York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday announced a civil lawsuit against former president Donald Trump, three of his children, and others. Among the allegations, the lawsuit claims Trump, his family, and members of the Trump Organization engaged in fraud to inflate the value of Trump’s properties and his net worth. Keep reading to learn more about this lawsuit.
AvatarThe RecountStoryboardDeSantis Attacks Martha’s Vineyard Residents as Legal Scrutiny IntensifiesAvatarCurated byThe RecountStanding by his decision to send 48 migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) attacked island residents Tuesday. This comes as an investigation has been opened into his stunt, and a lawsuit has been filed. Keep scrolling for the latest news.