Is Donald Trump losing total control of Republicans?  The answer is, absolutely.  A couple of days ago,  Republican Rep Lauren Boebert completely defied President Donald Trump .  She refused to take her name off the Epstein discharge petition.  In the past, she did anything he asked. U.S. Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), and Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) joined Boebert as the only Republicans signing the petition, which needed 218 signatures to force a vote . All signs show that this vote will occur on Tuesday. An even more surprising rebellion came from Republican Rep. Marjorie Green : Rep.  Marjorie Taylor Greene said  the battle over   the release of the Epstein files   has sent President Donald Trump “over the edge” and accused him of putting her life in danger after he publicly withdrew his support for the Georgia Congresswoman.   Greene,   standard-bearer of the MAGA movement   and   formerly...

If you have cruised, you'd probably be surprised to learn which cruise lines have risen to near the top in a wide variety of ship sizes.  It was seven years ago when I was on a  Tauck European River Cruise , which was then rated #1.  In fifth place was Viking.  I'll later let you know where they now rank in this category.  The other surprise is Norwegian Cruise Line, for they ply the islands of Hawaii, and are okay...but really good?  We'll see. So, anyway, here is how  Condé Nast Traveler  readers ranked cruise lines: Mega Ships ( more than 4000 passengers ). #3 is Norwegian Cruise Line. Their first was the Norwegian Epic in 2010, which could carry just over 5000 passengers. They now have five others.  For those seeking a more mature environment, sail on the Norwegian Bliss ( right ).  Generally sails out of Seattle, Los Angeles and sometimes Miami.   Cheapest cabin listed from $60-$120/day, although I noticed that there is a ...