Tag: asked

07 APR

Scott Pruitt’s staff asked for a bulletproof vehicle and $70,000 in bulletproof furniture for his office — the request was denied

Brendan McDermid/Reuters Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt’s security detail and travel arrangements cost around $ 3 million, according to sources cited by the Associated Press on Friday. Unlike the former EPA chief, Pruitt’s security team has provided around-the-clock protection, even during family trips and sporting events. Pruitt was granted several security upgrades, including a […]

06 APR

Passport interview: Questions you might be asked when applying for a first adult passport

You will know if you have been asked, as you will receive a letter from HM Passport Office requiring you to phone and arrange an appointment at a passport interview office. There are seven Passport Offices in cities across the UK including London, Newport, Peterborough, Liverpool, Durham, Glasgow and Belfast. While you can choose the […]

30 MAR

Andrew McCabe has a GoFundMe page to raise money for his legal defense — and it’s already raised far more than it asked for

Jacquelyn Martin/AP Andrew McCabe, the former deputy FBI director who was fired on March 16, is bringing in hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations for his legal defense fund. A GoFundMe page started on behalf of McCabe on Thursday soared past $ 350,000 by early Friday morning, nearly 12 hours after it launched. The […]

28 MAR

We asked Abrams crew members what they think about Russia’s next-generation T-14 Armata tank

Daniel Brown/Business Insider I asked crew members of a US Abrams tank what they thought about Russia’s next-generation T-14 Armata tank. They said it seemed like a capable platform but that its autoloader and automated turret didn’t seem practical. They also said the idea that the tank could eventually be unmanned seemed rather unrealistic. FORT […]

26 MAR

Stormy Daniels: Here’s what Trump said when I asked about Melania and newborn, Barron, just before the affair

Peter Kramer/Getty Images/for MSKCC Adult-film actress Stormy Daniels told Anderson Cooper in a “60 Minutes” interview that during her alleged affair with now-President Donald Trump in 2006, he told her “not to worry” about his wife or newborn son. Trump told her that he and now-first lady Melania Trump had “separate rooms.,” she said. Trump […]

23 MAR

Roseanne Flips Off Kimmel When Asked About Hillary Clinton — Watch

Just like the character she plays on TV, Roseanne Barr is a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump. During an interview on Thursday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, the comedian was grilled about her political views, including her disdain for former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. “Weren’t you, like, a good friend of Hillary Clinton’s at one […]

22 MAR

Should We Have Meddled in Putin's Election? We Asked, You Answered

Last week, we asked: Should the U.S. meddle in Russia’s election? Well, Vladimir Putin won again, with 75 percent of the vote (even more than the last time around), after a campaign in which the leading opposition candidate was barred from running. So it seems the U.S. chose not to interfere, interfered on behalf of […]

10 MAR

Intel said it’s focusing on its recent acquisitions when asked if its considering a bid for Broadcom (INTC, BRCM)

Reuters/Rick Wilking The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that Intel was mulling a bid for chip manufacturer Broadcom. Intel said it does not comment on “rumors and speculation,” but added that its focused on its recent acquisitions. Broadcom itself has a hostile takeover bid out for Qualcomm.  Intel responded to a report that it is […]

09 MAR

Should Celebrities Be Barred From Politics? We Asked, You Answered

Last week, we asked: Should celebrities be banned from running for office?You answered, and here are your thoughts, edited for clarity. Dianne L. Stewart Gist, Scotia, New York We should vet each person before they run for office. FBI check, tax check, drug test, physical and mental exam, just common-sense background checks that you go […]