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"I don't consider this a job, I consider it a career," said Crabtree in response to the statement. "You spend a lifetime fine-tuning your skills and if you go start another job you're starting at the bottom. I doubt that these politicians would like it if someone told them to go start over and find a different job." … [Read more...] about Laid-off Keystone XL worker says decision to cancel pipeline ‘is going to hurt a lot of people’

“It was while I was taking those weekly bus trips to other schools throughout Los Angeles that I began to see the inequities,” Padilla said. “Why are all these other schools a lot bigger, newer and in better shape than mine? Why do the communities that we were driving through seem to be in much better shape than where I grew up?” … [Read more...] about California’s Alex Padilla brings rare Senate perspective — an immigrant family’s struggle for dignity

Texas made a bold move firing four-year head coach Tom Herman and hiring two-year Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian Jan. 2, but the Longhorns' new leader has hit the ground running through a first month in Austin. Sarkisian's moves — namely, a strong coaching staff announced Friday by the Longhorns — have turned heads. Former Texas star Emmanuel Acho, now a FOX Sports analyst, is chief among the crowd impressed by Sarkisian and explained why Saturday on Twitter. … [Read more...] about Emmanuel Acho: Steve Sarkisian put together ‘miraculous’ Texas staff

Someone at Variety has either spun an oversize wheel or fed a list of names to one of those AIs that writes funny spec scripts, because for their latest “Actors on Actors” interview series they landed on Pete Davidson in conversation with Glenn Close. The famous young and the famous old spoke about their respective work in The King of Staten Island and Hillbilly Elegy, with Davidson letting Close know that “Mamaw is actually a fashion icon.” Affirming her status as a fashion icon, Close also told Davidson that she had it written into her 101 and 102 Dalmatians contracts that she could keep her Cruella de Vil costumes, which seemed to blow the young millennial’s mind. The real meat of the interview comes at the end, when Davidson asks Close the thing we always want to ask Close but never do in polite conversation: “You’ve been nominated for seven Oscars, which is insane and ridiculous. What can we do to get you an Oscar?” Close seems to … [Read more...] about Glenn Close Says ‘It Might Be Cool to Never Get’ an Oscar

Set amid the cosmic realms of souls and the bustling streets of New York City, Soul follows frustrated middle-school jazz teacher and pianist Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx), who finally get his dream performing gig – until a misstep leads him to his ultimate demise. Hesitant to accept his death, Joe (in spirit form) finds himself in The Great Before, where he meets the unenthusiastic, unmotivated 22 (Tina Fey). In an attempt to help 22 find her purpose and passion, Joe rediscovers what makes life worth living for him. … [Read more...] about ‘Soul’: Read The Screenplay For Pixar’s Pic With An Existential Twist

Rep. Matt GaetzMatthew (Matt) GaetzCheney tests Trump grip on GOP post-presidency Florida Republicans close ranks with Trump after Capitol siege The Memo: Historic vote leaves Trump more isolated than ever MORE (R-Fla.), a top Trump ally, will travel to Wyoming this week to denounce Rep. Liz CheneyElizabeth (Liz) Lynn CheneyFive examples of media's sycophancy for Biden on inauguration week House GOP leader says he has 'concerns' over Cheney's impeachment vote Cheney tests Trump grip on GOP post-presidency MORE (R-Wyo.), who voted to impeach Trump and is the third-ranking House Republican. The trip by a rank-and-file member to criticize a leader of his own House caucus is strikingly unusual and comes amid an effort by pro-Trump House members to remove Cheney from GOP leadership. … [Read more...] about Trump, allies raise pressure on Senate GOP ahead of impeachment