Ex-Body Shop chief could rescue 70 Bodycare stores – report
The former CEO of Erno Laszlo and Molton Brown, who led The Body Shop to…
Crypto weighs revenge against Democrats — and the risks that come with it
The cryptocurrency industry is at a political crossroads. Reeling from the demise of its longtime top legislative priority, crypto companies must now decide how scorched-earth to go against Senate Democrats, who last week voted unanimously against the so-called Clarity Act, a sweeping bill that would create a bespoke new regulatory framework for digital assets. A…
Can Mitch Landrieu break through in 2028?
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Mike Collins For Senate Memorandum
The memo comes at a key time for Rep. Mike Collins. Politics
Trump officials weigh rolling back beef import plan as GOP midterm panic spreads
A small group of White House officials is exploring whether to cut back President Donald Trump’s decision to increase foreign beef imports, as GOP panic rises ahead of the midterms. The proposal to reduce the amount of imports is being discussed within the Domestic Policy Council headed by Vince Haley, a longtime Trump speechwriter and…
The NY governor race pollster scrum
Q THE LANDSLIDE: Quinnipiac University released a poll today that found Gov. Kathy Hochul leading Republican Bruce Blakeman 58-39 — putting her on track for the fourth-largest landslide by a New York gubernatorial candidate in the past 200 years. It’s by far the best poll for Hochul this year and certainly better than a Siena…
NRSC Chair Tim Scott leaves Georgia, North Carolina off his list of top Senate targets
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is shifting its focus away from the North Carolina and Georgia Senate races as it works to shore up red states like Texas and flip other Democratic-held seats. In a closed-door meeting Wednesday, Sen. Tim Scott, the chair of the NRSC, told Senate Republicans that the campaign arm will focus…
A Brawling Conundrum: Can NASCAR Encourage Passion While Not Condoning Fights?
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell was clear when speaking about not penalizing Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar for their fight Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. There would be no deduction in points and no fines issued. “We’re not going to encourage fighting, but what we are going to encourage is passion,” he said on “Kevin…
Once The Youngsters, USA’s World Cup Veterans Now Become The Mentors
Gio Reyna has been in their shoes. Like his new USA teammates Cavan Sullivan and Neil Pierre, Reyna was once a blue-chip teenager participating in his first national team camp, as Albert and Mehmeti are ahead of four home exhibition games against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada — the Stars and Stripes’ first set of…
West Coast Read: Time To End Justin Herbert-Mike McDaniel Marriage? Brock Purdy’s MVP Start
SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) — Dejected, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert sat next to offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel on the bench toward the end of their disappointing 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The two appeared to be having an uncomfortable conversation about how to put the pieces together. It was supposed to…
The Protect College Sports Act And The Fight For Athlete Leverage
In Follow The Money, Ben Portnoy will bring you into a weekly deep dive into the business of college sports. It’s shaping up to be another busy week on Capitol Hill. The Protect College Sports Act is moving toward a final vote. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), who helped author the bill, said on the Senate…