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GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger mocks GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz after House GOP votes to keep Liz Cheney in leadership

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National Review

Kerry Defended Taking Private Jet to Iceland for Environmental Award: ‘the Only Choice for Somebody Like Me’

White House climate czar John Kerry traveled to Iceland by private jet in 2019 to accept an environmental award and defended his transportation choice to a reporter at the time by calling it, “the only choice for somebody like me.” Kerry flew to Iceland in October, 2019 to receive the Arctic Circle award, an iceberg sculpture, for his leadership on climate issues and being “a consistent voice pressuring the American authorities to commit to tackle environmental matters,” according to Icelandic outlet RUV. During the trip, Kerry was confronted by Icelandic reporter Jóhann Bjarni Kolbeinsson on whether his use of a private jet was an “environmental way to travel.” “If you offset your carbon, it’s the only choice for somebody like me, who is traveling the world to win this battle,” Kerry responded. The former secretary of state went on to emphasize his climate accomplishments, including negotiating the Paris accord for the U.S. and bringing Chinese President Xi to the table. “I’ve been involved in this fight for years,” Kerry said. “I believe the time it takes me to get somewhere, I can’t sail across the ocean, I have to fly to meet with people and get things done,” he continued. “But what I’m doing almost full-time is working to win the battle of climate change. And in the end, if I offset and contribute my life to do this, I’m not going to be put on the defensive.” Last week, Kerry recommended that oil and gas workers should pivot to manufacturing solar panels if their jobs are eliminated as a consequence of the Biden administration’s environmental policies. Biden signed several executive orders on climate change last week aimed at achieving the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. During his first week in office, the president reentered the Paris climate accord, from which the Trump administration withdrew the U.S. in 2017. Biden also canceled the permit on the Keystone pipeline, a project that would have created about 11,000 U.S. jobs this year, according to the Keystone XL website. Many of the workers are temporary, but 8,000 are union workers.

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Super awkward exit on ‘The Bachelor’ after Matt James cleans house due to bullying

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On The Bachelor Monday night, Matt James made it clear that he does not stand for bullying.

Following last week’s episode, in which fan-favorite Katie Thurston brought to Matt’s attention the “mob mentality” and toxicity within the house, Matt immediately took action. The Bachelor first took contestant Anna Redman aside to confront her about spreading the rumor that Brittany Galvin is an escort.

“Anna said something that was out of character, but the damage has been done. I’ve seen how words can affect people, and I owe it to these women to create a safe space for them, and that’s what I’m gonna do,” stated Matt after sending Anna home before the rose ceremony.

However, the biggest bully in the house has been this season’s “villain,” Victoria Larson. The self-proclaimed “Queen” has been behind almost all of the drama thus far, and has been dragged by viewers since day one for her delusion and for completely lacking self awareness.

“I hope I don’t get sent home for this,” said Victoria to an off-camera producer. “Literally, there’s no one in here he can marry besides me. Like, I’m literally the best option for him, and, like, I’m the only one with a working brain in this room, and I’m not even being rude. I’m being serious. If he’s gonna believe some idiot over me, he’s not my person, and, like, if that does happen, that’ll really suck, because that’s not the way I wanted to leave this situation, and, like, you know I’ll be so heartbroken, and I’m, like, trying to be positive, but, like, if that happens, I’ll literally die.”

During the rose ceremony, Victoria stated, “I’m not malicious. I have a good heart. Does Matt really want a wife that’s constantly creating drama? Or does he want a wife like me?”

Bachelor Nation was absolutely thrilled when Matt did not give Victoria a rose during the ceremony and instead sent her home.

“I honestly feel so sorry for you that you would listen to hearsay and not all of the facts behind a situation. So goodbye,” Victoria told Matt as the two awkwardly stared at each other for an uncomfortable amount of time.

Later, Victoria shared in her exit interview, “You think I’m gonna go hug him goodbye? No. And he just stared at me. Like, how dare you? He is not my king, and I am still a queen. Matt is a jester. The fact that, like, he chose Katie over me, ugh. Yeah, Matt, I feel sorry for you with your choices. I would be very surprised if the girls are, like, okay that I left. The whole house is gonna feel like s*** that I’m gone. Like, I brought so many people joy. Whatever. Matt’s not the guy for me. I’m never dating another Matt as long as I live. Ever. I hate that name now.”

The eliminations didn’t stop there. On top of Matt cleaning house with Anna and Victoria, MJ Snyder’s fate also remains in question after Matt found out she had coined the term “Varsity” vs. “J.V.” in reference to the original contestants and the new girls. But we’ll have to wait until next week’s episode to find out if she fesses up to it.

The Bachelor airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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Packers’ Matt LaFleur explains critical decision to kick late field goal instead of 4th down try

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Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur was highly scrutinized after deciding to kick a field goal with just over 2 minutes to play in the NFC Championship against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A touchdown and a two-point conversion would have tied the game. A field goal would have still forced the Packers to score a touchdown if they got the ball back. LaFleur chose the field-goal route from the Buccaneers’ eight and cut Tamp Bay’s lead to five points.

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On the surface, the Packers just need a defensive stop and they essentially had four timeouts since the 2-minute warning hadn’t gone off just yet. Green Bay never got that stop and it appeared LaFleur had taken the ball out of Aaron Rodgers’ hands with a risky move that didn’t pay off in the end.

LaFleur tried to explain the move after the game, according to the team’s website.

“I was looking at we essentially had four timeouts with the two-minute warning,” he said, adding that the prospect of a two-point conversion was a factor in his decision-making.

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“Anytime something doesn’t work out, do you regret it? Sure.”

Rodgers also made clear it wasn’t his decision.

“That wasn’t my decision. I understand the thinking above two minutes with all our timeouts, but it wasn’t my decision,” Rodgers said.

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The Packers lost in the NFC Championship for the second consecutive season. Rodgers’ future as Green Bay’s quarterback is also murky even as he appears to be a shoo-in for MVP.

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