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Trump makes a victor's return to Washington to meet with Biden and GOP lawmakers

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November 13, 2024

Trump makes a victor's return to Washington to meet with Biden and GOP lawmakers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is making a victor’s return to Washington.

President Joe Biden will welcome him to the White House on Wednesday for an Oval Office visit that is a traditional part of the peaceful handoff of power — a ritual that Trump himself declined to participate in four years ago.

Trump also planned to meet with Republicans from Congress as they focus on his Day 1 priorities and prepare for a potentially unified government with a GOP sweep of power in the nation’s capital. His arrival amid Republican congressional leadership elections could put his imprint on the outcome.

It’s a stunning return to the U.S. seat of government for the former president, who departed nearly four years ago a diminished, politically defeated leader after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol but is preparing to come back to power with what he and his GOP allies see as a mandate for governance.

Ahead of the visit, House Speaker Mike Johnson said that Republicans are “ready to deliver” on Trump’s “America First” agenda.

After his election win in 2016, Trump met with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office and called it “a great honor.” But he soon was back to heaping insults on Obama, including accusing his predecessor — without evidence — of having wire-tapped him during the 2016 campaign.

Four years later, Trump disputed his 2020 election loss to Biden, and he has continued to lie about widespread voter fraud that did not occur. He didn’t invite Biden, then the president-elect, to the White House and he left Washington without attending Biden’s inauguration. It was the first time that had happened since Andrew Johnson skipped Ulysses S. Grant’s swearing-in 155 years ago.

Biden insists that he’ll do everything he can to make the transition to the next Trump administration go smoothly. That’s despite having spent more than a year campaigning for reelection and decrying Trump as a threat to democracy and the nation’s core values. Biden then bowed out of the race in July and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him.

In the wake of the election, the president has abandoned his dire warnings about Trump, saying in a speech last week, “The American experiment endures. We’re going to be okay.”

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden is committed to “making sure that this transition is effective, efficient and he’s doing that because it is the norm, yes, but also the right thing to do for the American people.”

“We want this to go well,” Jean-Pierre added. “We want this to be a process that gets the job done.”

Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan echoed that sentiment, saying the administration will uphold the “responsible handoff from one president to the next, which is in the best tradition of our country.”

Wednesday’s visit is more than just a courtesy call.

“They will go through the top issues — both domestic and foreign policy issues — including what is happening in Europe and Asia and the Middle East,” Sullivan told CBS of Wednesday’s meeting. “And the president will have the chance to explain to President Trump how he sees things … and talk to President Trump about how President Trump is thinking about taking on these issues when he takes office.”

Traditionally, as the outgoing and incoming presidents meet in the West Wing, the first lady hosts her successor upstairs in the residence — but Melania Trump isn’t expected to attend.

After his 2016 meeting with Obama, Trump also visited lawmakers on Capitol Hill and will be doing the same Wednesday — not far from where a mob of his supporters staged a violent January 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol to try and stop the certification of Biden’s election victory.

When Trump left Washington in 2021, even some top Republicans had begun to decry him for his role in helping incite the Capitol attack. But his win in last week’s election completes a political comeback that has seen Trump once again become the unchallenged head of the GOP.

It’s not the first time Trump has returned to the Capitol area since the end of his first term, though. Congressional Republicans hosted Trump over the summer, as Trump was again solidifying his dominance over the party.

His latest visit comes as Republicans, who wrested the Senate majority from Democrats in last week’s elections and are on the cusp of keeping GOP control of the House, are in the midst of their own leadership elections happening behind closed doors Wednesday.

The president-elect’s arrival will provide another boost to Johnson, who has pulled ever-closer to Trump as he worked to keep his majority — and his own job with the gavel.

The speaker said he expects to see Trump repeatedly throughout the week, including at an event later that evening, and at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida “all weekend.”

It’s unclear whether Trump will also visit the Senate, which is entangled in a more divisive closed-door leadership election in the three-way race to replace outgoing GOP Leader Mitch McConnell.

Trump’s allies are pushing GOP senators to vote for Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, who had been a longshot candidate challenging two more senior Republicans, Sen. John Thune of South Dakota and Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, for the job.

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Associated Press writer Kevin Freking contributed to this report.

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Boeing to layoff hundreds in Washington state as company-wide cuts continue

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December 10, 2024

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Boeing to layoff hundreds in Washington state as company-wide cuts continue

Third Bridge global head of analysts Peter McNally discusses how the Boeing factory workers strike is impacting business on ‘The Big Money Show.’

Boeing is laying off 396 employees at locations in Washington state, Reuters reported on Monday.

The move is part of a 10% global workforce cut that the company announced in October, which is expected to impact approximately 17,000 jobs within Boeing.

A total of 2,199 Boeing workers in the state of Washington – where its workforce totals more than 60,000 – will be laid off over the next few months, Fox Business reported in November.

Another 200 or so employees will be laid off in Oregon, South Carolina and Missouri during the same timeframe.

BOEING ANNOUNCES LAYOFFS ACROSS FLORIDA AS MOUNTING CONCERNS ABOUT THE COMPANY CONTINUE TO GROW

Boeing will be laying off 396 employees in Washington state as part of the 10% cut of the company’s global workforce following a crisis-filled year. (David Ryder/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

According to Boeing, “only a very small number” of employees will lose their jobs in December, “while the majority will exit in mid-January.”

“Eligible employees will receive severance pay, career transition services, and subsidized health care benefits up to 3 months after exiting the company,” the company said previously.

BOEING ISSUES LAYOFF NOTICES AS AEROSPACE GIANT CUTS 17,000 JOBS

The cuts are coming through layoffs or by not filling vacancies in efforts to revamp the company following a tumultuous year that began in early January when a panel blew out mid-air on an Alaska Airlines flight.

Pictures of Alaska Airlines flight from NTSB report

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board said evidence shows four bolts that hold the door plug in place on the Boeing 737 Max 9 were missing at the time of the blowout on Alaska Airlines flight 1282. (NTSB / Fox News)

Most recently, the company was forced to stall production of its strongest-selling 737 MAX jet amid a weeks-long strike on the West Coast.

“As previously announced, we are adjusting our workforce levels to align with our financial reality and a more focused set of priorities. We are committed to ensuring our employees have support during this challenging time,” Boeing previously said to FOX Business.

A Boeing 777-9 jetliner aircraft sits on the tarmac during the 2023 Dubai Airshow at Dubai World Central – Al-Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. (GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)

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After the mid-air blowout and a few other safety concerns on flights across the country, Boeing dealt with the departure of its CEO and slowed production as regulators investigated the company’s safety culture.

Reuters contributed to this report.

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Carlos Delgado of Causa is The MICHELIN Guide Washington, D.C. 2024 Young Chef Award Winner

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December 9, 2024

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Carlos Delgado of Causa is The MICHELIN Guide Washington, D.C. 2024 Young Chef Award Winner

Congratulations to Carlos Delgado of One MICHELIN Star Causa, the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Washington, D.C. Young Chef Award Winner!

Delgado has been a trailblazer in bringing Peruvian flavors to fine dining in the United States. Previously cooking at Michelin Bib Gourmand China Chilcano by José Andrés, the Lima native has become most celebrated for his own restaurant Causa, which transports diners to Peru.

The six-course tasting experience honors both the coast of Peru and the Andes. From the freshest seafood to the most delectable macambo dessert, each dish is carefully crafted to tell an unforgettably unique story.

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What inspired you to become a chef?

My grandmother taught me how to cook when I was a little kid. When I lived in Peru, she would bring me to the market. She would force me to be next to her while she was cooking for everybody. This was an everyday, three times a day routine. So it really sticks to you.

What motivates you in the kitchen?

Motivation comes from different aspects. My kids, and then also to keep thriving, to keep giving the next generation another chance to do this. I have a lot of young cooks that look up to me, and I’m not that old, so I feel like they’re looking up to somebody that isn’t twice, three times their age. I just want them to be able to feel like they also have an opportunity to do what they want to do one day, just by pushing and working hard.

How do you motivate your team?

It’s upbringing and ensuring that they have the chance to do things that they weren’t able to do before. We always allow each one to gain another position and to do more things and feel more empowered. And we all work close together, so it feels like a family, and we just want to make sure that everybody keeps thriving.

What is your favorite dish on the menu?

They’re all favorites. The menu changes, and we try to not stay attached to one dish. The one dish that has changed but stayed the same in the ethos is the Chazuta dessert, which is a macambo, a nutty white chocolate dessert.

Do you have any sustainable initiatives?

We use 100% of everything that we have. We make a lot of ceviche, a lot of pisco sours and all the limes, they do not get thrown away. We use 100% of all of them, they get repurposed.

With the dessert I mentioned, we work with a woman co-op out of the Amazon of Peru in Chazuta, and that’s an extremely sustainable way of keeping up with the motherland.

What do you eat for breakfast?

Eggs on top of toast.

How do you wind down at the end of a shift?

Just go home and sleep. I mellow out, talk to friends, and then get on a computer and pass out.

Do you have a favorite food-related show, book, program, etc.?

I have tons of books, maybe 400 books that I look up to. I just go back and forth from cookbooks to actual story books. The one that probably hit the most was Anthony Bourdain’s first books. Those were very real. I was still very young and they made you look at the kitchen from a different approach. And as you get older, a lot of it was very real. Those books were very mind-touching, heart-feeling.

What advice would you give to a young person who wants to become a chef?

To just keep their head down, keep working to reach for their dreams. Even if they look unachievable, nothing is really out of sight if you just keep working hard at it. So as long as you keep focus, put your head down, stay humble, and let your work showcase that you can get there and do that, it’ll be much faster than preaching and trying to get something that’s not real.

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Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints picks, predictions: Who wins NFL Week 15 game?

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December 9, 2024

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Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints picks, predictions: Who wins NFL Week 15 game?

The Washington Commanders and New Orleans Saints play on Sunday, Dec. 15 at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome in a game on the NFL Week 15 schedule.

Which team will win the NFL Week 15 game?

Check out these NFL Week 15 picks and NFL Week 15 predictions for the game, which can be seen at 11 a.m. MST on FOX (stream with FUBO).

The Commanders are a 7.5-point favorite over the Saints in NFL Week 15 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.

Washinvgton is -375 on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +300.

The over/under (point total) is set at 43 points.

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Jeremy Cluff writes: “This is a must-win game for New Orleans, which does benefit from playing at home. Problem is, the Saints are just 3-4 at home this season and Washington is coming off a bye.”

Bookies.com: Bet the Commanders to cover vs Saints

Bill Speros writes: “The Commanders covered 7 of their first 9 games before oddsmakers finally caught up with Jayden Daniels & Company. They’ve long lost any value. And covered in just 1 of 4 games ahead of their bye – and that was against the worst team in the NFL on the line – Tennessee. The Saints lost 7 straight and fired Dennis Allen before winning 3 of 4 after beating the Giants 14-11 in Week 14 but failing to cover the 4-point number. Neither team can stop the run. They rank 25th (Saints) and 27th (Commanders) in rushing yards allowed. This game is a homecoming of sorts for Daniels, who played at and won a Heisman Trophy for LSU. He gives Washington the edge to cover this tight number. We locked in the Commanders last week at -3. But if you missed that one, take the under at 43.5 points (-115 at FanDuel).”

The site’s formula predicts that the Commanders will win the NFL Week 15 game against the Saints.

ESPN: Commanders have a 54.6% chance to beat Saints on Sunday

The site gives the Saints a 45.1% shot at winning the NFL Week 15 game, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie.

Dimers: Saints 23, Commanders 20

It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Commanders a win probability of 39%, while the Saints have a win probability of 61%.”

Sportsnaut: Commanders 31, Saints 21

Matt Johnson writes: “The Washington Commanders return well-rested from their bye with an opportunity to keep building momentum amid a playoff push against a New Orleans Saints team that nearly lost to the New York Giants. Making things even easier for Washington, the Saints will likely be without Derek Carr in Week 15. All of that sets up for a Commanders’ victory, the icing on the cake is Marshon Lattimore making his debut with Washington against his former team.”

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