Tag: Official

NCAA removes game official at halftime because of background conflict

RALEIGH, N.C. — The NCAA changed one of the officials at the half of the Chattanooga-N.C. State game Saturday because of a background conflict. Tommi Paris was removed from the NCAA Tournament first round game and replaced by Angelica Suffren, who had worked the first contest at the site. “There was a switch of game… Continue reading NCAA removes game official at halftime because of background conflict

Wildfire on Tenerife, Spain was started deliberately, official says

Canary Islands regional President Fernando Clavijo said Sunday that police have confirmed that a wildfire raging on the Spanish tourist island of Tenerife was started deliberately. Clavijo said police had opened three lines of investigation but did not say if there had been any arrests. Improved weather conditions helped firefighters make advances overnight in their… Continue reading Wildfire on Tenerife, Spain was started deliberately, official says

Hurricane Hilary strengthens & Maui’s top emergency official resigns: Morning Rundown

Maui’s top emergency official has resigned. Donald Trump’s team proposes a 2026 date for his trial over federal election interference. And a 58-year-old TikTok-famous musician is getting backlash for his duet with a 19-year-old singer. Here’s what to know today. Maui’s top emergency official steps down after defense of not using siren system Herman Andaya… Continue reading Hurricane Hilary strengthens & Maui’s top emergency official resigns: Morning Rundown

Ex-DOJ Official Dishes Out 1 Big Conclusion From Trump’s Wild Trial Date Request

Former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal said the attempt by Donald Trump’s legal team to move the former president’s election interference trial to April 2026 shows his “consciousness of guilt.” MSNBC’s Joy Reid on Thursday asked the show’s panelists whether they found the proposed date “laughable” before Katyal chimed in. “I mean, laughable gives it… Continue reading Ex-DOJ Official Dishes Out 1 Big Conclusion From Trump’s Wild Trial Date Request

Maui’s top emergency official is out after failing to sound sirens as fires approached

Maui’s top emergency management official resigned Thursday, one day after he defended his decision not to sound warning sirens as wildfires swept across the island. The resignation of Herman Andaya, administrator of the county’s emergency management agency, was effective immediately, a county spokesperson said. A wildfire devastated the historic West Maui town of Lahaina on… Continue reading Maui’s top emergency official is out after failing to sound sirens as fires approached

Donald Trump’s Election Conspiracy Defenses Shattered By Ex-DOJ Official

Mary McCord, a former top Justice Department official, shot down multiple defenses that Donald Trump and his defense team have been floating in his election conspiracy case. On Sunday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Beat,” McCord examined talking points the former president and his allies have been using against criminal charges that he conspired to overturn… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Election Conspiracy Defenses Shattered By Ex-DOJ Official

Georgia Election Official Shares ‘Biggest Concern’ Amid Fervid Trump Rhetoric

Georgia Republican election official Gabriel Sterling said he’s afraid Donald Trump’s rhetoric could radicalize people to carry out violence as the former president faces a potential criminal indictment in Georgia over his efforts to overturn the election there. Sterling appeared on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday as Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis reportedly prepares… Continue reading Georgia Election Official Shares ‘Biggest Concern’ Amid Fervid Trump Rhetoric

Top U.S. cyber official warns of infrastructure attack risk if China tensions rise

LAS VEGAS —  China’s hackers have been positioning themselves to conduct destructive cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure, a top U.S. cyber official warned Saturday. Speaking at a panel at the Def Con hacker conference in Las Vegas, Jen Easterly, the director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, said, “I hope that people are taking seriously… Continue reading Top U.S. cyber official warns of infrastructure attack risk if China tensions rise

FEMA official describes Maui fire’s speed and new environmental dangers

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing ‘Amazingly devastating:’ FEMA official describes Maui fire’s speed and environmental dangers 05:07 UP NEXT Road to Lahaina opens to residents as search and rescue efforts continue 04:57 Defending Donald Trump: attorney gives new legal strategy 06:21 Special counsel… Continue reading FEMA official describes Maui fire’s speed and new environmental dangers