Sebastian Murdock

Senior Reporter at HuffPost

Senior Reporter, HuffPost.

Articles

Biden On His Cancer Diagnosis: ‘We're Going To Be Able To Beat This’

6 days ago | huffpost.com | Sebastian Murdock

Former President Joe Biden said he has started treatment for prostate cancer and struck an optimistic tone about his recovery. “The prognosis is good,” Biden told reporters during an event on Friday at his home in Delaware. “We’re working on everything. It’s moving along, and I feel good.
Indiana Lt. Gov. Is Terrified Of Pride Month: 'The Rainbow Beast Is Coming For Your Kids!'

1 week ago | huffpost.com | Sebastian Murdock

Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith expressed his terror over upcoming Pride Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the LGBTQ+ community, in a frantic social media post Friday. ‚ÄúPRIDE MONTH ALERT: The Rainbow Beast Is Coming For Your Kids!‚ÄĚ the post from Beckwith said.
トランプ「TACO」と呼ばれていることを知り怒りを露わにする。記者に「二度と言うな」

1 week ago | huffingtonpost.jp | Sebastian Murdock

アメリカのトランプ前大統領は5月28日、ウォール街で広まりつつある言葉を耳にして苛立ちを露わにした。これは「Trump Always Chickens Out（トランプはいつもおじけづく）」の略語で、大規模な関税を発表して株価を下落させた後に、方針を撤回して株価が再び上昇するというトランプ氏の行動パターンを指している。中には「TACO取引」を利用して、大金を儲ける方法を見つけたと話す投資家もいる。ホワイトハウスで28日に開かれた記者会見で、記者の一人がこの言葉に触れて「ウォール街のアナリストたちが『TACO取引』という新たな言葉を作りました。彼らは『Trump Always Chickens Out（トランプはいつもおじけづく）』、だから今週は市場が上昇していると言っています。それについてどうお考えですか？」と尋ねた。トランプ氏はTACOという言葉を知らなかったようで、「私がおじけづいているだって？そんなの聞いたことない」と答え、取り留めもなく発言を続けた。「中国に対して145％と言ったのを100に下げて、さらに別の数字にしたから？...
Man Opened Fire On Teens Who Egged His House, Prosecutors Say

1 week ago | huffpost.com | Sebastian Murdock

A California man faces multiple felony charges after authorities say he fired shots at a vehicle being driven by three teen boys who had just egged his house. Craig Miceli, 54, was arrested Sunday after he allegedly fired on an SUV carrying the three high school boys, two of whom are 16 and one who is 17. Miceli allegedly told police that the teens had spilled oil over his front porch on Friday, then came back early Sunday morning to throw eggs.
Trump Short-Circuits Over Wall Street's 'TACO' Slogan: 'Trump Always Chickens Out'

1 week ago | huffpost.com | Sebastian Murdock

President Donald Trump wasn’t pleased to hear about the hot new slogan spreading across Wall Street: “Trump Always Chickens Out.”“Mr. President, Wall Street analysts have coined a new term called the ‘TACO Trade’ — they’re saying ‘Trump Always Chickens Out’ on your tariff threats, and that’s why markets are higher this week. What’s your response to that?” a reporter asked during a White House briefing on Wednesday.
A Record Number Of Americans Have Applied For British Citizenship

1 week ago | huffingtonpost.co.uk | Sebastian Murdock

A record number of Americans have applied for British citizenship since President Donald Trump's inauguration, the UK government says. More than 1,900 US citizens applied between January and March, according to new data the Home Office released on Thursday. The number represents the largest increase since the office began keeping such records in 2004, and a 12% increase from the previous quarter.
Fetterman Doesn't Want To Show Up For Work, Says His Mental Health Has Been 'Weaponized'

1 week ago | huffpost.com | Sebastian Murdock

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he feels pressured to show up to votes and hearings that he finds useless, adding his mental health struggles have been âweaponized.ââMy doctor warned years ago: After itâs public that you are getting help for depression, people will weaponize that,â Fetterman told The New York Times in an interview published Saturday. âSimple things are turned.
A Record Number Of Americans Have Applied For British Citizenship

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sebastian Murdock

A record number of Americans have applied for British citizenship since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the U.K. government says. More than 1,900 U.S. citizens applied between January and March, according to new data Britain’s Home Office released Thursday. The number represents the largest increase since the office began keeping such records in 2004, and a 12% increase from the previous quarter.
Judge Tells DOJ To ‘Operate With A Higher Standard’ After Newark Mayor’s Arrest

2 weeks ago | businessandamerica.com | Sebastian Murdock

A federal judge ripped into the Justice Department after Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was hit with trespassing charges at an immigration detention center, only for the DOJ to reverse course days later and drop the charges. “The hasty arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, followed swiftly by the dismissal of these trespassing charges a mere 13 days later, suggests a worrying misstep by your office,” Magistrate Judge Andre Espinosa told federal prosecutors during a Wednesday hearing.
Judge Tells DOJ To 'Operate With A Higher Standard' After Newark Mayor's Arrest

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sebastian Murdock

A federal judge ripped into the Justice Department after Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was hit with trespassing charges at an immigration detention center, only for the DOJ to reverse course days later and drop the charges. “The hasty arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, followed swiftly by the dismissal of these trespassing charges a mere 13 days later, suggests a worrying misstep by your office,” Magistrate Judge Andre Espinosa told federal prosecutors during a Wednesday hearing.