How a third party or additional candidate could affect the race for president
With President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump collectively polling as the least popular matchup in modern history, there's been a lot of buzz about other potential names on the ballot. That buzz ratcheted up in the past couple weeks when Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgersโ name was dropped as a possible running mate for independent candidate Robert F Kennedy Junior. While an independent or third party candidate isnโt expected to winโฆ it could significantly affect the race.
The Latest: Doctor says Trump 'not yet out of the woods'
The Latest: Doctor says Trump 'not yet out of the woods'Published: October 3, 2020, 10:12 pmPresident Donald Trumpโs main doctor says in a health update that the medical team treating the president is โcautiously optimistic,โ but also notes that the president is โnot yet out of the woods.โ
Let it flow: Trump Administration eases showerhead rules
WASHINGTON The Trump Administration wants to change the definition of a showerhead to let more water flow, addressing a pet peeve of the president who complains he isn't getting wet enough. Since 1992, federal law has dictated that new showerheads shouldnt pour more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute (9.5 liters). As newer shower fixtures came out with multiple nozzles, the Obama administration defined the showerhead restrictions to apply to what comes out in total. The new proposal Wednesday would allow each nozzle to spray as much as 2.5 gallons, not just the overall showerhead. Appliance and plumbing energy and water conservation standards save consumers about $500 a year on energy bills, deLaski said.
FIFA to AP: Infantino should remain president during probe
LONDON Gianni Infantino can remain FIFA president and should not be forced from power while under criminal investigation, world football's governing body told The Associated Press on Saturday. A Swiss special prosecutor opened a criminal case into Infantino's conduct on Thursday over his meetings with the country's attorney general who has been leading a sprawling investigation into football corruption. There is nothing preventing the president from performing his duties, FIFA said in a statement to the AP. The FIFA president is subject to a criminal investigation by the Swiss judicial authorities," FIFA said, but he has not been charged nor is he guilty of anything. FIFA is convinced that at the end of the current investigations it will be confirmed that the FIFA president didnt do anything wrong by performing his fiduciary duties and meeting the attorney general of Switzerland, FIFA said.
Union president arrested after a shooting at his Oakleaf Plantation home
Union president arrested after a shooting at his Oakleaf Plantation homePublished: May 13, 2020, 6:50 pmThe 47-year-old leader of the union that represents Jacksonville Transportation Authority bus drivers is charged with attempted murder after apparently shooting his soon-to-be ex-wife Wednesday morning at their home on Hawksmore Drive in Oakleaf Plantation.