ALEX BURNS

The South Carolina Republican fawns over the former president on speakerphone in the clip that aired on "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah."

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy had a “positive” call with Donald Trump, despite the release of an audio recording critical of the former president shortly after the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.

Biden threatened to fire staff who leaked negative stories about Harris, new book claims

‘Why do we have to choose someone who attacked Joe?’ first lady reportedly said, according to This Will Not Pass Joe Biden and Kamala Harris at the White House in June last year. The book reports that Biden and Harris are ‘friendly but not close’. Photograph: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The first lady, Jill Biden, complained about her husband’s choice of Kamala Harris as running mate and now vice-president, according to a new book, asking: “There are millions of people in the United States. Why …

Detroit-based psychedelic R&B group, Cousin Mouth, is the brainchild of songwriter and producer Alex Burns. Having performed at various Detroit venues in the past including El Club, Deluxx Flux, and The Skip, Burns is staying inspired as the ongoing pandemic casts a gloom of uncertainty over the live music industry. Showcasing a canorous and dreamlike sound, their signature groove and beat-based style encapsulate how past experiences and relationships inevitably influence our present. You can pre-order MayflowerPeacemakerHolyredeemer now or stream “New Memories’' and “Every Bad Man” on Spotify. To keep up with their musical journey, follow Cousin Mouth on social media @CousinMouth.

But when it comes to Cousin Mouth , producer and beatmaker Lexi and singer-songwriter Alex Burns actually are making something special. Formed in 2014, Cousin Mouth synced up with the artists embedded in the creative breeding hub of Assemble Sound, working alongside producer Eddie Logix for the duos ambient R&B-steeped debut,. Recently, Slow Hollows frontman Austin Anderson appeared on Frank Oceansand, as well as on Tylersand. Tyler repaid the favor on Slow Hollows single Heart, where he served as producer. Get our top picks for the best events in Detroit every Thursday morning.

Will greater European action on Russia ease criticism of Obama? The crisis in Ukraine is one of several foreign policy challenges the president is grappling with. He has asked international allies to do more. European leaders have stepped up their rhetoric against Russia. Alex Burns, senior political reporter at Politico, explains whether that may be enough to silence critics.