Germany’s economy shrank by 0.2% in the 4th quarter

Official figures show that Germany’s economy shrank by 0.2% in the fourth quarter compared with the previous three-month period

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The performance by Europe’s biggest economy was worse than expected. Germany’s Federal Statistical Office says gross domestic product shrank for the first time since the first quarter of 2021. That was largely due to a decline in consumer spending, which had supported the economy in the first nine months of 2022. The drop followed GDP growth of 0.5% in the third quarter and 0.1% in the second quarter.

Former Gov. Hogan to decide on White House run soon

Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is weighing a 2024 presidential run. Appearing on “The Hugh Hewitt Show” on the Salem Radio Network, Hogan said he was considering a White House campaign and hopes to “make a decision fairly soon.” He also discussed fellow former GOP Governor Nikki Haley, who’s expected to launch her 2024 presidential campaign later this month. Hogan said he’s “glad” to see her in the race and thinks “the more voices, the more people out there the better. Especially people who have executive experience.”

Dem Congressman Urges Compromise With GOP On Police Reform

Former President Trump Kicks Off Campaign Events

The former President is kicking off his 2024 campaign with two stops along the East Coast. More from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.

Former President Donald Trump kicked off his 2024 White House bid with a stop Saturday in New Hampshire before heading to South Carolina, appearances in early-voting states marking the first campaign events since announcing his latest run more than two months ago.

Those states hold two of the party’s first three nominating contests, giving them enormous power in selecting the nominee.

Mr. Trump and his allies hope the events will offer a show of force behind the former president after a sluggish start to his campaign. In recent weeks, his backers have reached out to political operatives and elected officials to secure support for Mr. Trump at a critical point when other Republicans are preparing their own expected challenges.

Bernie Bennett reporting.

The Satanic Temple is getting into the abortion business

The Satanic Temple is getting into the abortion business

VERBATIM: The organization says it is opening a telehealth abortion clinic in New Mexico. The Satanists call abortion one of their “rituals” and argue that it should be protected under the First Amendment guarantee of religious freedom. The New Mexico facility will actually be called the “Satanic Abortion Clinic” and will provide abortion pills through the mail for women who seek them. The Satanic Temple says it will also provide funding for women to travel to abortion-friendly states. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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