Tom Cole

The World Wrestling Federation (WWF), now WWE, faced a major scandal in the early 1990s involving allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse against young ring boys. Prominent figures like Mel Phillips and Terry Garvin were accused of grooming and abusing these boys. The scandal led to dismissals, lawsuits, and a tarnished reputation for the WWF, sparking conversations about workplace harassment and the need for safer work environments.

In 2006, Republican representative Marilyn Musgrave welcomed President George Bush to her Colorado district for a rally on the weekend before Election Day.

US President Joe Biden on Thursday evening signed legislation to avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through December 3. Congress had passed the bill earlier Thursday. The back-to-back votes by the Senate and then the House averted one crisis, but delays on another continue as the political parties dig in on a dispute over how to raise the government's borrowing cap before the United States risks a potentially catastrophic default.

Linda McMahon is accused of covering up WWE scandals, including the 1992 Ring Boy scandal and an incident with Ashley Massaro. The allegations come from Lee Cole, brother of the late Tom Cole. Fans hope the lawsuit will lead to transparency and accountability. The legal battle's outcome could affect WWE's future operations.

Patrick McHenry, a trusted lieutenant of Kevin McCarthy, has been appointed as the temporary replacement for the ousted US House leader. McHenry, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, is known for his bow ties and policy expertise. He played a crucial role in brokering the debt-ceiling deal earlier this year and has earned the trust and respect of his fellow Republicans.

Congress races against a Friday deadline to pass a short-term spending bill, averting a government shutdown. The bill includes disaster relief for hurricane-stricken states and infrastructure repairs. Disagreements persist over the amount of aid, with Republicans opposing some of President Biden's proposed spending. The bill is expected to pass with bipartisan support.

House Democrats on Friday narrowly pushed through the largest-ever US economic rescue package, but the coronavirus measure faces headwinds in the White House and Senate where Republicans bemoan its $3 trillion price tag. The Heroes Act provides $1 trillion for states, another round of cash disbursements to millions of families, health workers and businesses.

The WWE has been rocked by numerous scandals over the years, leaving fans shocked and outraged. From the controversial Brian Pillman gun incident that nearly got RAW canceled to the horrific death of Owen Hart and the alleged Ringboy scandal involving Mel Philips, the WWE has faced intense scrutiny for its actions and inactions.

After the ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Republicans are considering possible contenders for the top job. Among them are Rep. Steve Scalise, who has a more conservative profile than McCarthy; Rep. Tom Emmer, who has relationships with Republicans he helped elect; Rep. Elise Stefanik, a full-throated Donald Trump loyalist; Rep. Jim Jordan, a prominent Trump ally; Rep. Darrell Issa, who noted Jordan's support for McCarthy; Rep. Tom Cole, a figure of stability; and McCarthy himself.

The eight-page resolution made public on Tuesday sets out a more public phase of the inquiry and hands the lead role in hearings to the chair of the intelligence committee, Adam Schiff. The House is expected to vote on the measure on Thursday.

The House of Representatives failed to elect a new speaker on Wednesday, as a faction of conservatives refused to back Kevin McCarthy. McCarthy has served as the top House Republican since 2019 and led his party's successful effort to win control of the chamber in the 2022 midterm elections, but he has now fallen short in six straight votes. The stalemate raised questions about Republicans' ability to govern over the coming two years.

Republicans face a challenging path after narrowly passing their budget plan, needing to balance deep spending cuts demanded by conservatives with the concerns of moderate lawmakers wary of harming constituents. Extending Trump-era tax cuts while enacting further reductions adds to the difficulty, with Democrats poised to attack any cuts to safety net programs.

A coalition of approximately 20 House Republicans has risen up to deny Rep. Jim Jordan the speakership, defying the belief that moderates have no backbone. The pressure campaign to secure Jordan the gavel devolved into death threats against lawmakers and their families, hardening positions instead. Despite facing harassment, the Republicans who voted against Jordan have vowed to stand firm. This is the latest twist in the intra-party feud that has consumed House Republicans since the removal of Kevin McCarthy.