GOP rebels back off threat to force Johnson ouster vote this week as they seek deal

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., appears to be backing off her threat to force a vote on ousting Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., this week. “We’ve had discussions in the speaker’s office and right now the ball is in Mike Johnson’s court,” Greene told reporters alongside Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., on Tuesday.  The pair met with … Continue reading GOP rebels back off threat to force Johnson ouster vote this week as they seek deal

South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso shoves LSU's Flau'jae Johnson sparking skirmish in wild end to SEC title game

The SEC Women’s Basketball Championship was already going to be a heated contest between the rivals South Carolina Gamecocks and LSU Tigers, but things went overboard during the game Sunday.

Gamecocks center Kamilla Cardoso and Tigers guard Flau’jae Johnson got into a skirmish in the fourth quarter after MiLaysia Fulwiley stole the ball from Johnson, who was later called for a foul.

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With the clock stopped, Johnson pushed away South Carolina’s Ashlyn Watkins after the sophomore forward began to celebrate in her face.

Cardoso came over and shoved Johnson to the floor, which sparked pushing and shoving between players as coaches began to break them up. At least one person came over the scorers’ table and onto the court to get into the brouhaha before getting whisked away by security.

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The incident caused a 19-minute delay in the game with the undefeated Gamecocks leading 73-66.

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Cardoso, who was the hero of the semifinal game for South Carolina, was ejected from the game. Both benches were ejected from the game as well. The game ended with 5-on-5 basketball.

Cardoso will likely have to miss South Carolina’s first game of the NCAA tournament because she was ejected for fighting.

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley apologized to the basketball community.

“You know, when you’re playing in championship games like this in our league, things get heated,” she told ESPN after the game. “No bad intentions. Their emotions got so far ahead of them that, sometimes these things happen. I want to apologize for us playing a part in that.”

South Carolina won the game, 79-72. It’s the eighth SEC Tournament Championship win for the Gamecocks in the last 10 seasons. Fulwiley led the team with 24 points.

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Speaker Johnson cheers on Senate border deal’s potential demise: 'We welcome it'

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday that House Republicans “welcome” the dysfunction wrought in the Senate over its border security and supplemental aid bill. Johnson has made no secret of his opposition to the bipartisan deal, declaring it “dead on arrival” multiple times since its release on Sunday night, including during House GOP leaders’ … Continue reading Speaker Johnson cheers on Senate border deal’s potential demise: 'We welcome it'

Jessica Simpson stuns in a cutout swimsuit as she celebrates 'sexy' Mexican getaway with 'lover' Eric Johnson

Jessica Simpson sizzled in a black cutout swimsuit and strappy platform heels while on vacation in Mexico with her husband Eric Johnson.

On Wednesday, the 42-year-old singer shared a photo to Instagram in which she was seen posing on a beach in Cabo San Lucas as the sun set into the ocean waves behind her.

“The sun is settin’ on the most romantic, sexy and well deserved (if I do day so myself) Mexican getaway with my forever lover @ericjohnson alrighhhht,” the fashion entrepreneur wrote in the caption of her post.

She continued, “Awww I will miss this, but I will be bringin’ home a lot of extra passion for everyone and everything that is for sure.”

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“Adios Cabo San Lucas,” the “Employee of the Month” actress concluded, adding emojis of a palm tree, a sun, a wave, a kiss and a white heart.

The “Open Book” author showed off her trim figure in the sexy one-piece, which was embellished with gold hardware.

Simpson accessorized with oversized square-framed black sunglasses, a chunky bracelet, a large gold watch and a gold chain necklace that had a jeweled pendant.

The “Fashion Star” alumna wore her long blonde locks down in loose waves that fell past her waist. 

Simpson and Johnson, 42, began dating in 2010 and tied the knot in 2014. The pair share daughters Maxwell Drew, 10, and Birdie Mae, 3, and son Ace Knute, 9.

The “I Wanna Love You Forever” hitmaker was previously married to pop star Nick Lachey, 48, from 2002 to 2006. The two rose to worldwide fame when they co-starred on the hit MTV show “Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica”.

Johnson finalized his divorce from his first wife, stylist Keri Johnson, in 2010 after five years of marriage.

Simpson shared another sultry snap from her getaway with Johnson on Thursday. The Texas native donned a cowboy hat, huge aviator shades, a sterling silver belted brown bikini and a pair of Dany t-strap heels from her Jessica Simpson Collection.

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“Without 3 kids needing me to hurry, I had the time to accessorize the bikini. it is the little things that make me happy (finally, the @jessicasimpsonstyle Dany is in my fave color – LEOPARD),” the “Dukes of Hazzard” star wrote in the caption.

Both of Simpson’s recent posts were flooded with appreciative comments from fans who complimented her on her toned physique.

In April, the songstress shared a bikini photo while opening up about her weight-loss journey.

“I have gained and lost 100lbs 3x so I never thought this moment could or would happen, but I’m finally spring breakin’ wearin’ a BIKINI!!!!!!”, she captioned the image of herself in a pink paisley two-piece.

She continued, “Hard work. Determination. Self Love. I enjoyed a good proud cry today.”

Simpson discussed the milestone moment during an appearance on the talk show “The Real” later that month.

She explained that it took three years to lose the weight the “healthy way,” which she called “determined patience.”

“I believe in setting small goals for yourself because in my life and how I’ve done it, there’s easy ways to throw in the towel and just feel like it’s impossible,” the fashion designer said.

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“So, the small goals for me are what helped me achieve the main goal.”

She continued, “Being in a bikini was never my main goal. I mean, I did that in my 20s.”

Simpson explained that though she had brought bikinis along on her April trip, she had assumed that she would stick to one-piece swimsuits.

She described the moment that she put on the bikini as “super emotional” and said she wanted to share it with her fans.

“I was very proud of myself for doing what at times felt completely impossible,” said Simpson.

The actress went on to say that she tends to gain weight easily when she is pregnant and her pregnancy with her youngest child was particularly challenging.

“I celebrate pregnancy, but this last pregnancy was really hard for me,” she said. “I don’t know if it was because I was older, hormones and all kinds of stuff, but whoa, Birdie gave me a brutal stretch.”