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Trump announces $20B US investment by Emirati businessman

Jan 7, 2025 | meritstreetmedia.com | Annie Gimbel

Washington — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a $20 billion investment for data centers in the United States by an Emirati company led by billionaire Hussain Sajwani, a close business partner of the Trump family. The investment by DAMAC Properties in the United Arab Emirates is intended to highlight Trump's personal ability to attract new money for big projects.
Judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel report on Trump cases amid court fight

Jan 7, 2025 | meritstreetmedia.com | Annie Gimbel

Washington — U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has temporarily blocked the public release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on investigations into President-elect Donald Trump as an appeals court weighs a challenge. Cannon made the ruling Tuesday, the morning after an emergency request by defense lawyers to stop the Justice Department from making the report public — a step that Smith had said could come as early as Friday.
House passes immigration measure named in honor of slain nursing student Laken Riley

Jan 7, 2025 | meritstreetmedia.com | Annie Gimbel

Washington — The House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act on Jan. 7. It was the first bill to get a vote by the new congress. The legislation is named in honor of the 22-year-old Georgia college student who was slain by undocumented migrant Jose Ibarra on Feb. 22, 2024. The 26-year-old from Venezuela was previously arrested for theft. The new law would require undocumented migrants who commit certain nonviolent crimes -- like theft or burglary -- to be detained.
Batch made in Heaven: Tiff’s Treats at-home gingerbread cookies

Dec 6, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Annie Gimbel

Roanoke, Texas — It's time to turn up the holiday cheer with something sweet! And what's more festive than gingerbread cookies? Tiffany Taylor of Tiff's Treats stopped by Merit TV to share her recipe, and story of how the launch of her successful cookie company began. It all started after she stood up her now husband Leon Chen for a date back in the 90s. They were both college sophomores at the University of Texas in Austin.
A picture you can taste: Simply perfect prime rib with horseradish cream

Dec 5, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Annie Gimbel

Texas — This prime rib with horseradish sauce recipe pairs a savory prime rib roast with a creamy, spicy condiment. The steakhouse-worthy meal is perfect for any family gathering or holiday get-together. It makes eight slices, just enough for four, or one hungry elf. Enjoy!Directions:Pull the boneless ribeye roast out of the refrigerator and allow to relax on the counter to take some of the chill off for one hour. Preheat the to 400 degrees of convection heat.
Trump’s new 'border czar' Tom Homan talks ‘shock & awe’ illegal immigration plan

Dec 3, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Annie Gimbel

Fort Worth, Texas — President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming ‘border czar,’ Tom Homan is ready to start securing the border "on Day 1" of the new administration. "It’s going to be shock and awe compared to the present administration,” Homan shared in an exclusive interview on Dr. Phil’s Merit TV. "There are three rails that President-elect Trump is concentrating on when it comes to immigration. Number one, securing the border.
Well done! Chef Tim Love's chopped steak with mushrooms

Dec 3, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Annie Gimbel

U.S. — Acclaimed Texas Chef Tim Love stopped by Merit Street to share a recipe sure to elevate any holiday meal. In his recipe, you'll find lots of rich flavor from the steak with hints of garlic and thyme, paired with the earthiness of mushrooms. So roll up your sleeves, and enjoy!1 6-8 oz. steak (tri-tip, striploin, or a similar cut)Salt & pepper2 tbs. peanut or canola oil ¼ cup cremini mushrooms, sliced in ¼ pieces¼ cup white onion1 tbs. garlic 1 tbs. shallot, minced¼ cup red wine2 tbs.
Americans love Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches, with turkey as must-have stacker

Nov 29, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Annie Gimbel

U.S — Thanksgiving leftovers. People either love or hate them. A recent nationwide survey indicates love is winning though, with an overwhelming majority of Americans, 94%, preferring to dine on Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches. It broke it down further, with turkey of course topping out as the stacker of choice. The survey also took a look at the generational divides over non-leftover, must-have ingredients.
Runner laces up, runs marathons in all 50 states to raise money for Parkinson’s disease

Nov 22, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Annie Gimbel

U.S. — Peggy Faber lives by the words: dream, believe, achieve and succeed. And after running a marathon in all 50 states, she has done just that. And Faber did it despite being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after finishing her 25th marathon. “I am someone who dreams big, sets goals, puts a plan in place to achieve those goals and then works her tail off to ensure those dreams come true,” explained faber.
'Tragedy beyond belief,' migrant gets life sentence for killing Laken Riley

Nov 20, 2024 | meritstreetmedia.com | Annie Gimbel

Athens, Ga. — A case that stunned the nation in its brutality has come to an end. Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard convicted illegal migrant Jose Ibarra of the brutal slaying of nursing student Laken Riley, 22. Ibarra, 26, had waived his right to a jury trial, meaning Haggard alone heard and decided the case. "In my mind, the judge had no alternative other than finding Ibarra guilty in the murder of Laken Riley. Yes, a verdict has been rendered.