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Ilhan Omar has recently issued a lengthy reply to Kevin McCarthy’s “threat.” McCarthy plans to remove Omar from the committees if he becomes Speaker of the House. Ilhan Omar is not the only Democratic Representative who might face removal. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell could face the same problem if Republicans take control of the House in January. McCarthy stated that he doesn’t plan on breaking the promise given earlier this year – to remove California representatives Swalwell and Schiff from the House Intelligence Committee and Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee in response to what he described Omar’s…

Following the release of more detailed information about Twitter’s role in suppressing a story about Hunter Biden, former President Trump called for the termination of the Constitution’s rules regarding elections to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. In a Truth Social post, Trump said that “a Massive Fraud of this type and magnitude allows for the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution.” “Our great ‘Founders’ did not want, and would not condone, False & Fraudulent Elections!” he added, reported The Hill. But there was a disagreement about this call to terminate…

After a judge ruled the public interest outweighs the right to privacy, dozens of court documents relating to the associates of Jeffrey Epstein, which includes a billionaire businessman, will be made public. It was ruled by Judge Loretta Preska that despite one subject claiming it could “wrongfully harm (his) privacy and reputation,” the material concerning eight people should be unsealed. Objections from Tom Pritzker, the billionaire executive chairman of the Hyatt Hotels, were overridden by Judge Preska and she ordered material related to him to be made public. The documents are part of a defamation case by accuser Virginia Roberts…

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) GOP opponents signal their stance is hardening and he is expected to go to the House floor to fight for the Speakership. The heat is starting to turn up on those withholding support, as McCarthy started posturing for a floor showdown. House Democrats could pick the Speaker if Republicans “play games” on the House floor on January 3, McCarthy has warned recently. He was asked by CNN whether he would step down in the race for Speaker if he does not get support from 218 Republicans, but McCarthy shot down the question. He also…

In order to save money, the Warner Bros. Discovery-backed outlet is cutting into many of its operations and sending some employees home for good. One of them was Chris Cillizza. This is the result of broader cost controls that have continued at the parent company since it merged Discovery Communications with WarnerMedia, which will result in a smaller employee base and less original programming. An ending to one of the nation’s longest-running morning programs is also included in the move, as well as paring back on the number of non-staff contributors utilized on air. But to a bevy of true-crime…

A revelatory series of insights into the efforts of Twitter’s prior regime to interfere in the 2020 election was released by Elon Musk recently. Musk shared the insights via investigative reporter Matt Taibbi, and one of them was that the Democratic National Committee demanded that Twitter censor 75-year-old conservative actor James Woods, among others. Woods announced on Fox News’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight” that he would be “suing the Democratic National Committee no matter what,” after the truth was finally brought to light, and all the suspicions were confirmed. On October 14, 2020, Woods took to Twitter to poke fun at…

Republican leaders were called on by Newt Gingrich, a former Speaker of the House, to stop underestimating President Joe Biden. Gingrich warned that the failure to do so could cost the GOP more elections. Gingrich noted on his blog, when reflecting on the disappointing show for Republicans in the midterms, that despite Biden’s “terrible mismanagement of the economy”, he had one of the best off-year election results in history. This is what Gingrich wrote on his blog: “Despite terrible problems with the economy, crime, and the border (which led many analysts, me included, to assume the GOP would make big…

It was announced by the Supreme Court that in the coming months, it will hear arguments about the legality of President Joe Biden’s student debt relief program while keeping the policy on hold in the meantime. A high-stakes battle is being prepared at the high court early next year by the decision, and it will decide the fate of Biden’s sweeping plan to provide up to $20,000 of debt relief to tens of millions of Americans who owe federal student loans. A ruling was deferred by the court recently on the administration’s emergency request to immediately reinstate its debt relief…

Democrat Maxine Waters was seen in a photo and video with Sam Bankman-Fried, the face of the FTX crypto exchange who donated millions to politicians, then later turned into a defunct disaster that caused people to lose millions of dollars. Waters said on Twitter: “@SBF_FTX, we appreciate that you’ve been candid in your discussions about what happened at #FTX. Your willingness to talk to the public will help the company’s customers, investors, and others. To that end, we would welcome your participation in our hearing on the 13th.” However, many people are still not sure why Sam Bankman-Fried is being…

Disney’s recent movie ‘Strange World’ was off to a terrible start and could possibly lose over $100 million. With $11.9 million from 4,174 North American theaters over the weekend and $18.6 million over the five-day holiday frame, Disney’s “Strange World” debuted dramatically behind expectations. The animated feature was expected to earn $30 million to $40 million between the five-day holiday frame before projections were revised downward. Even those figures would have been unspectacular to start. In modern times, inaugural ticket sales for “Strange World” now register as one of Disney’s worst opening weekends arriving ever-so-slightly ahead of its pandemic-era release…

It was voted unanimously (19-0) by the U.S. Board of Geographic Names, in favor of the formal request submitted by the National Park Service on behalf of the Havasupai Tribe to change the name of Indian Garden to Havasupai Gardens. The Havasupai Tribe passed Resolution 29-21 earlier this year, which provided a formal request to the National Park Service to change the name. Along the Bright Angel Trail, the Havasupai Gardens is a frequent stop for day hikers and backpackers exploring the backcountry of the Grand Canyon. This place was originally called Ha’a Gyoh, but the National Park Service (NPS)…

San Francisco approves police use of robots armed with explosive charges. Following an emotionally charged debate that reflected divisions on the politically liberal board over support for law enforcement, it was voted by Supervisors in San Francisco to give city police the ability to use potentially lethal, remote-controlled robots in emergency situations. Despite strong objections from civil liberties and other police oversight groups, the majority agreed to grant police the option, in an 8-3 vote. The authority would lead to the further militarization of a police force already too aggressive with poor and minority communities, the opponents argued. A member…

President Joe Biden’s call for Congress to intervene in the Railroad union’s contract dispute was slammed by blue collar union union workers. The one union said that the move undercuts their efforts to improve working conditions and Biden’s claim to be a pro-labor leader. Lawmakers will be asked to vote this week to impose the terms of the deals the 12 unions agreed to before an original strike deadline in September, as Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi say, even though they were rejected by four of those unions, who represent more than half of the 115,000 rail workers. But…

Fox News once again dominated the media competition, this time beating both CNN and MSNBC’s numbers combined. The November ratings were again topped by Fox News across dayparts and key demos, but MSNBC and CNN posted gains as the midterms dominated coverage. In primetime, Fox News averaged 2.44 million total viewers, which is down 6% from the same month a year earlier. MSNBC averaged 1.2 million viewers, which is up 10%. CNN averaged 749,000, which is up 14%. As for the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 356,000, which is down 16%. MSNBC posted 148,000, which is up 4%. CNN averaged…

It appears that President Joe Biden attracted doubt in his latest appearance on whether he would run for president again in 2024. At the White House Tribal Nations Summit, Biden delivered a speech, and just as he finished talking, someone in the crowd shouted “four more years.” Biden did not hesitate to respond, as he said: “Oh I don’t know about that.” Despite the fact that some Democratic operatives have expressed concern that the current President could lose to a younger Republican, on November 9, Biden said that he plans to seek a second term and hopes to make an…

When it comes to Disney’s attack on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Parental Rights in Education law, the Governor is not necessarily ready to let the past be past, but Disney’s CEO is regretting the company having problems with the sunny state of Florida. It was the Walt Disney Co. that started the feud after returning CEO Robert Iger extended an olive branch, said DeSantis, while reportedly also telling employees at a recent town hall that he wanted to “quiet things down” and was “sorry to see us dragged into that battle.” The Republican governor took issue with Iger’s use of…

Employees of the CNN network were informed by the company that layoffs had commenced. This move by the company is expected to impact hundreds of staffers at the global news network and mark the deepest cuts to the organization in years. In an all-staff memo, the cuts were described by Chris Licht, who took over as chief executive of the network in May, as a “gut punch” to the organization and told employees that “it is incredibly hard to say goodbye to anyone member of the CNN team, much less many.” Since Licht informed the employees last month that “unsettling”…

In order to prevent a looming U.S. rail workers’ strike, Congress is moving very swiftly and reluctantly intervening in a labor dispute to stop the disruption of the transportation of fuel, food, and other critical goods, which would surely be a devastating blow to the nation’s economy. A bill was approved recently by the House, that would impose a compromise labor agreement that was brokered by the Biden administration but rejected by four of 12 rail unions. If an agreement can’t be reached before a December 9 deadline, the unions have threatened to strike, and now Congress was urged by…

Famous Hollywood actor, Jim Carrey, announced that he is leaving Twitter. However, he seized the chance to promote his new cartoon. Carrey has around 19 million followers on Twitter, but he decided to leave anyways. His followers had a chance to see one of his earlier posts, where he mocked Elon Musk and criticized his takeover of the popular social media platform. Carrey called Musk Capt Smirk and focused on the fact that he fired half of his employees. On top of that, the brand-new CEO of Twitter is banning comics, as well as unverified users. The actor made fun of…

Gov. Noem’s recent executive order bans TikTok. The order prohibits the social media platform from being downloaded by contractors, government employees, and South Dakota agencies. Noem explained that it was the state’s duty to protect its citizens and that the action to keep private data safe had to be taken immediately. The restriction prohibits access to the TikTok website and app on state-owned or leased electronic devices and is now in effect. The FBI recently stated that TikTok could pose national security risks due to potential data collection or influence over users. According to NPR, Chinese rules allow the government…

The House Democrats have made up their minds and elected some new figures to fill leadership roles when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer, step down from their roles. Nancy Pelosi’s replacement will be Democrat Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. Pelosi is 82-years-old and well past the time of retirement and Hakeem Jeffries is only 52. Jeffries will be working with deputy Rep. Katherine Clark, a 59-year-old progressive who’s worked with Jeffries before. Her role then was serving as the vice chair of the Democratic Caucus and the assistant speaker during this time in Congress. She was also…

‘Good Morning America’ fired Joy Behar and now she is finally ready to reveal the reasons behind the decision, from her perspective, of course. The 80-year-old celebrity has hosted the majority of The View episodes on ABC since the program’s debut in 1997. However, Behar confessed during an interview that she was fired from the breakfast program because of poor administrative abilities. Behar explained that the first time she got fired was years ago, and that happened because she was the worst receptionist the show ever had. Even though she returned to her position just two years later, the former…

Ronna McDaniel’s chair for the head of the Republican National Committee (RNC) could be in jeopardy as Mike Lindell, the MyPillow CEO, is considering challenging her for the position. This is what Lindell, who is a staunch supporter of former President Trump and his false claims of 2020 election fraud, said on his FrankSpeech TV platform: “One of the things I will tell you, you know, [we] will never, ever stop to get rid of these machines and make this the best elections in world history in our country. We need someone, everybody, and I’ll step into that if God…

Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin have recently found themselves amid the social media drama. Bure and Sweetin became famous for their roles in the late 1980s sitcom “Full House.” The sitcom starred two sisters and aired for eight seasons. Bure, 46, and Sweeting, 40, were close friends until recently. Cameron unfollowed Sweetin on Instagram because Sweetin defended JoJo Siwa’s controversial view on traditional marriage. Bure faced criticism for remarks she made in an interview that she was switching networks to concentrate on shows that emphasize traditional marriage. Bure is known for being a devout Christian. In response, Siwa, 19,…

Charles ‘ Wide Neck’ McDowell was arrested again and put into the Escambia County Jail. He became a star of social media after an arrest in 2018. McDowell became a member of the Shrimp Gang, a group of online celebrities, after his previous incarceration. McDowell collaborated on a music video for “Daddy Long Neck” which helped him propel to even more social media stardom. It all started back in 2018 when a then 31-year-old McDowell was highlighted as a fugitive. The police wanted to arrest him because of multiple drug charges, eluding, violation of probation, and fleeing. The Escambia County…

Argonne National Lab has recently revealed that 1.3 million battery electric vehicles were bought in the US between 2010 and 2021. Although this appears to be a large figure, it represents only a small percentage of the country’s 275+ million cars and truck fleet. Despite the plug-ins, gasoline usage nationwide dropped by just 0.54 percent in 2021. For the last decade, US plug-in vehicle miles have been nearly 70 billion, using 22 TWh of energy. This has eliminated the need for almost 2.5 billion gallons of gasoline and 19 million tons of greenhouse gases. For comparison, the US used roughly…

Oprah Winfrey was showing off her wealth on social media, and radio host Howard Stern called out for doing so. The SiriusXM talked about seeing Winfrey’s Instagram account over the holiday weekend, in the recent edition of ‘The Howard Stern Show.’ He was clearly shocked at some of the lavish images that Winfrey posted to the platform. Stern began criticizing her by saying: “Oprah’s not embarrassed by her wealth at all.” “She loves showing it off on Instagram. It’s f***ing mind blowing you when you follow her on Instagram, you see her estates, her gardens, the people who service her…

Records show that Nina Jankowicz registered this month as a foreign agent. Jankowicz oversaw the now-defunct Department of Homeland Security’s Disinformation Governance Board. According to its website, she is now working for the Centre for Information Resilience, a non-profit based in the United Kingdom focused on “countering disinformation, exposing human rights abuses, and combating online behavior harmful to women and minorities,” registration documents dated November 18 show. She “supervises research, executes business strategy, oversees the establishment of CIR’s research, communicates with the media, and briefs individuals and officials on CIR’s research,” Jankowicz wrote in the documents, reported the Washington Examiner.…

According to Bloomberg, economists at Goldman Sachs warned in a recent research note that U.S. investors are significantly underestimating the risk of a recession, potentially increasing the impact of a recession next year. Bloomberg also reported that researchers at Goldman estimate a 39% chance of a slowdown in U.S. growth, but risk assets only account for an 11% chance. The analysts warned that investors are increasing their exposure to the effects of “recession scares” in 2023, by underestimating the chance of a recession. The researchers noted that a variety of measures pointed to increased stress in asset classes marketwide, as…

Apple may have threatened to remove the Twitter app from the App Store as part of its app review moderation process, at least that is what the new Twitter owner Elon Musk claimed recently in a series of tweets. This is what the world’s richest man tweeted: “Apple has also threatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store, but won’t tell us why.” Musk called Apple’s App Store fees a “secret 30% tax,” in the other tweets, while also creating a poll where he asked Twitter users if “Apple should publish all censorship actions it has taken that affect its…

In his new devotional series “Mission Possible,” Tim Tebow shared his wisdom for remaining diligent with faith during dark times. Tebow opened up about his message of answering God’s calling. On a recent episode of “One Nation” with Brian Kilmeade, Tebow said that his mission is a lot of things. He said that the key to navigating difficult times with no end in sight is remembering your purpose and stepping out of your comfort zone to grow. “Number one, it’s to encourage people that they have a mission, that they’re here on purpose for a purpose. It’s to encourage them…

One of the federal government’s first gender non-binary officials, Sam Brinton, who is a Biden administration employee, was accused of stealing luggage from a traveler at the Minneapolis airport in September and has been charged. This means that Brinton is innocent until proven guilty, but has still been charged and face the potential of consequences. But that’s not all the details. There’s more. According to court documents, after allegedly snatching a Vera Bradley suitcase reportedly worth $2,325 from baggage claim at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport on September 16, the deputy assistant secretary for spent fuel and waste disposition at the…

If the Apple App Store and Google Play remove Twitter from their platforms, Elon Musk, the fresh Twitter CEO, said that he might create an “alternative phone.” Nothing is planned right now, but it’s certainly a consideration for the man who helps put rockets in space, cars on the road, etc. Liz Wheeler, a conservative commentator tweeted: “If Apple & Google boot Twitter from their app stores, @elonmusk should produce his own smartphone.” “Half the country would happily ditch the biased, snooping iPhone & Android. The man builds rockets to Mars, a silly little smartphone should be easy, right?” Added…

A CNN reporter is now claiming that daylight savings time affects people of color in a disproportionate way, perhaps to the point that she might be suggesting daylight savings time is racist. In order to observe the end of Daylight Saving Time, the United States rolled back the clocks one hour this month, and most people got a bit more sleep than usual – but not everyone as much as others. Lack of sleep and sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, remain more prevalent in Black, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino communities, it is shown by growing evidence, and…

Alyssa Milano, an actress and political activist, bragged about trading in her Tesla for a Volkswagen electric vehicle but was slammed online very quickly. She made the switch to defy “hate and white supremacy” and businesses buying ads on Twitter, as the actress claims. Here is what the famous ‘Charmed’ star tweeted: “I gave back my Tesla. I bought the VW ev. I love it. I’m not sure how advertisers can buy space on Twitter. Publicly traded company’s products being pushed in alignment with hate and white supremacy doesn’t seem to be a winning business model.” In case you missed…

Gavin Newsom, the Democrat California governor, says he will not challenge President Biden for the Democratic nomination in 2024, if Biden decides to run. This is what Newsom said in an interview: “I’ve told everyone in the White House, from the chief of staff to the first lady.” Over the summer, Newsom visited Washington amid growing speculation, and considerable West Wing irritation, that he was plotting a primary challenge, but his message to Ron Klain and Jill Biden was to count him as a firm supporter of Biden’s reelection. He told them: “I’m all in, count me in.” On election…

Amy Schneider won the ‘Jeopardy!’ Tournament of Champions. Schneider said that winning felt amazing. After defeating  opponents three times, Schneider took home the $250,000 top prize. Schneider had a record-breaking 40-game winning streak, which ended on January 26. As a result, Schneider is now the most successful female contestant in Jeopardy! history. Schneider is ranked No. 2 all-time for consecutive wins, trailing only Ken Jennings, who has 74 victories. Schneider used to be a software engineering manager. Schneider is the first transgender competitor to earn a spot in the Tournament of Champions and took a lot of criticism because Schneider…

For two ongoing criminal investigations by the Department of Justice of former president Donald Trump, as a special counsel, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland named former federal prosecutor Jack Smith. Just three days after the Republican, Trump announced plans to run for president in 2024, the appointment for Smith came in. Garland’s decision to appoint a special counsel was directly triggered by Trump’s announcement. The special counsel will recommend whether criminal charges should be lodged against the ex-president, but Marjorie Taylor Greene is pulling the Holman card on this one. Biden, a Democrat who defeated Trump in his 2020 re-election…

“The Light We Carry,” is the title of Michelle Obama’s new book, she says that the Democrats losing the 2016 election to former President Donald Trump “still hurts.” Michelle Obama’s best-selling memoir “Becoming” seems to explain a lot. In a clip from the audio version of her forthcoming book, Michelle Obama said: “It shook me profoundly to hear the man who’d replace my husband as president openly and unapologetically using ethnic slurs, making selfishness and hate somehow acceptable.” “It felt like something much uglier than a simple political defeat,” said Obama. “I couldn’t help but return to the choice our…

After huge streaming losses, the Walt Disney Company, led by FORMER CEO Bob Chapek, shares hit their lowest level in 2 years. As ballooning costs at the entertainment giant’s fast-growing streaming division cast a shadow on strong subscriber additions, Walt Disney tumbled 13% to the lowest since March 2020. The executives’ promise of profitability next year and forecast for operating results in the next quarter failed to impress, despite the fact that the Disney+ streaming service has attracted millions of subscribers and will launch an ad-supported tier next month, per reports on both NY Post and FL Times. For fiscal…

A gigantic battery pack can be found in the GMC Hummer EV, but, when you’re out on the road, it can be a little too expensive to charge. One Hummer EV was charged from zero to 100% on an Electrify America charger by Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Reviews, as covered by InsideEVs. Thanks to a 246 kWh battery with 212 kWh usable capacity, the GMC Hummer EV has a stated range of 329 miles. To fully charge the battery at a 350 kW charging station, it took 2 hours and 32 minutes in the test. As the charger…

Disney has reinstated Bob Iger as CEO. Until recently, the corporation was led by Bob Chapek, who took over in 2020. The announcement comes at a crucial time for Disney, even though it took the media and fans by surprise. The business has recently released a middling earnings report, which shows that Disney’s streaming division experienced a fourth-quarter loss of $1.5 billion. Susan Arnold, Chairman of the Disney Board of Directors, thanked Chapek for his contributions, saying he did a wonderful job managing the firm through the difficult pandemic times, reported CNN. Before he became a CEO, Chapek served as…

NBC is conducting an investigation into its “Today” show correspondent’s now-retracted story about the attack on Paul Pelosi, while the journalist is being suspended. It was reported by journalist Miguel Almaguer that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband didn’t let on that he was in danger when cops showed up at his San Francisco home right before he was assaulted with a hammer. The Daily Beast’s Confider newsletter reported that the correspondent has been suspended for the erroneous story, later reported by NY Post. The clip, which has been already deleted, says that the 82-year-old Paul Pelosi answered the door for…

CEO Chris Licht confirmed that Michael Bass, who is a top programming executive at CNN, is leaving the outlet. In a memo sent to employees of the network, Licht said: “Throughout his nearly decade-long run at this organization, Michael has demonstrated incredible leadership and perseverance.” “He has been a steady hand during some of the most turbulent times this network has faced,” he added. Bass made the decision to leave and a search for his replacement is underway, said Licht. Bass served as CNN’s executive vice president of programming, said The Hill. According to multiple reports, Bass is set to…

The committee is investigating President Joe Biden’s suspicious financial dealings with his son, Hunter Biden, and alleged connections to businesses in Communist China, Ukraine, and other nations, said Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), during a press conference on November 17 of House Oversight Committee Republicans. The committee is investigating the politicization and alleged corruption at the Department of Justice, Comer also said. Comer, who is the ranking member on the committee, said that the evidence obtained by Committee Republicans reveals that Joe Biden lied to the American people about his involvement in his family’s business schemes, reported CNS News. “The Biden…

The 2023 Golden Globes nominees announcement is still weeks away, but there is a signal already by one of the Best Actor front-runners that he has intentions to boycott the ceremony. Brendan Fraser told GQ for its cover story that he will not attend the Golden Globes ceremony in January if he is nominated, as he is widely expected to be. Fraser is receiving career-best reviews for his dramatic turn in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale, which will come out in theaters on December 9. Here is what Fraser said: “I have more history with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association than…

Elon Musk announced a new wave of layoffs, sending more Twitter employees home for the holidays. Musk is cutting more workers to balance out each team, sources familiar with the situation have said, but it remains unclear how many people lost their jobs. Musk has already fired half of Twitter’s 7,500-person workforce after taking control of the company earlier this month, affecting staff members in product trust and safety, policy, communications, tweet curation, ethical AI, data science, and other departments. And now he has started to cut additional layoffs. The company’s head of ad sales, Robin Wheeler, and Twitter’s vice…

According to data from former CBS correspondent Mark Knoller, the president, Joe Biden, has made 57 trips to his home state of Delaware, spanning all or part of 185 days. So this means that, since the start of Joe Biden’s presidency, as per a report, the president’s frequent trips to Delaware have cost taxpayers at least $11 million, as reported by Fox News. Taxpayer dollars to fund costs associated with the use of either Air Force One or Marine One are required by the trips Biden has, and security costs for the Secret Service as well. The President often likes…

Controversial figure Al Sharpton received $648,794 in total compensation for 2021 and the National Action Network (NAN) spent almost $1 million on jets and limos according to reports. Rev. Al Sharpton and other bigwigs would attend important gatherings and Sharpton’s charity also shelled out close to $300,000, nearly doubling his compensation. In 2021, the latest tax filing shows that Sharpton was paid by the National Action Network $348,174 as its president and CEO, and he received a hefty bonus of $278,503, with an addition of $22,117 worth of benefits for total compensation of $648,794, revealed by the NY Post. The…

According to Politico, by invoking a constitutional amendment, House Democrats are attempting to block former President Donald Trump from running in the 2024 presidential election. A letter has been circulating among other House Democrats, by Democratic Rhode Island Rep. David Cicilline, which urges them to back legislation that would invoke the 14th Amendment to stop Trump from running in the 2024 election, according to a report by Politico, arguing that his challenge to the 2020 election and actions preceding the Jan. 6 Capitol riots render him ineligible. Anyone who has engaged in an “insurrection or rebellion” from holding certain public…