Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Number of homicides plunges in major cities after pandemic-era surge: The nation is on pace to see one of the most significant declines in homicides since Obama ...
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Biden Judge Puts DOJ on Blast for Defying Republican Subpoenas: Judge Ana Reyes criticized the DOJ on Friday for defying Republican subpoenas related to Hunter ...
newsweek.com/biden-appointed-judge-criticizes-doj-defying-republican-subpoenas-1887639
Biden and Obama look to capitalize on Trump’s latest threats to repeal Obamacare: President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama will team up to rally ...
cnn.com/2024/03/20/politics/barack-obama-joe-biden-donald-trump-obamacare/
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Transcript of Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur shows memory lapses — but also detailed exchanges
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White House-Justice Dept. tensions high as Hur prepares to testify on Hill: Special counsel Robert Hur angered the White House by denigrating President Biden’s ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/11/hur-biden-garland-classified-white-house-congress/
Biden's rough week highlights his biggest vulnerability — one he can't change: President Biden's most glaring vulnerability in his reelection campaign is his age ...
npr.org/2024/02/10/1230591708/biden-age-special-counsel-report-classified-documents
Quick Glance: Battle for Biden's Memory: Defense Against Special Counsel
- Biden's allies defend him against accusations regarding his memory
- Biden rejects memory loss report, emphasizes remembrance of Beau's death
- Strategy: Highlight contrast with Trump's confusion and legal issues
- Biden reacts sensitively to special counsel's accusations, showing a fighting spirit
Victoria Nuland, third-highest ranking US diplomat, is retiring: The third-highest ranking US diplomat and frequent target of criticism for her hawkish views on ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/05/nation/diplomat-victoria-nuland-retiring/
ISIS executed her son. Her new book describes confronting his kidnapper.: Diane Foley’s book “American Mother” examines her frustrations with the U.S ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/04/diane-foley-book-american-mother-james-foley/
Joe Biden Jokes About Memory After Scathing DOJ Report: Joe Biden joked about his age and memory on Monday during a speech at the National Association of ...
newsweek.com/president-joe-biden-jokes-about-age-memory-after-robert-hur-doj-report-1869229
Biden Address Blasts Report Questioning His Memory: President Joe Biden insisted his memory is “fine” and lambasted a Justice Department report on his handling ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-09/biden-assails-special-counsel-for-questioning-his-mental-acuity
Biden bucks Obama’s legacy on climate and gas with LNG export pause: The Biden administration and Democrats are pushing back against a years-long trend in energy ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4433133-biden-bucks-obama-legacy-climate-gas-lng-export-pause/
Trump’s Secret Plan to Expand Presidential Immunity to ‘King George’ Levels: Trump and his allies are planning to expand presidential immunity to ‘King George’ ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trumps-secret-plan-expand-presidential-immunity-1234955710/
Biden Mishandled Classified Documents, Won't Be Charged by DOJ: President Joe Biden knowingly stored and disclosed classified information kept in unsecured ...
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Biden kept classified documents to prove Obama was wrong: special counsel : Biden's lawyers took exception to the notion that the now-president cared so much ...
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As Supreme Court weighs Trump’s eligibility, the ‘10th justice’ stays mum: The solicitor general would typically file arguments on an issue of this magnitude — ...
politico.com/news/2024/01/24/trump-eligibility-supreme-court-biden-justice-department-00137655
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s preference for a low profile was seen as an asset by the White House — until now
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/defense-secretary-austin-hospital-low-profile-asset-liability-rcna133412
Memoir: Clinching the Baku-Ceyhan pipeline: A former US Caspian energy envoy recalls the ups and downs of getting a key post-Soviet energy export route built.
eurasianet.org/memoir-clinching-the-baku-ceyhan-pipeline
China claims Trump could abandon Taiwan 'pawn' at any time: With Trump's 'America First' policy, China says 'Taiwan will go from ...
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5088684
Hunter charges hit Biden emotionally, but political impact unclear: Officials within Biden's Justice Department on Thursday accused Hunter Biden of failing to ...
reuters.com/world/us/hunter-charges-hit-biden-emotionally-political-impact-unclear-2023-12-11/
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden's Emotional Struggle Amid Recent Legal Troubles
- New legal charges were filed last week against Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden.
- The charges are emotionally challenging for Hunter as he gears up for re-election in 2024 and could undermine a key assertion of his rival.
- Biden did not address the recent legal troubles during a series of fundraising events in California over the weekend.
- The legal issues could demonstrate that the president has upheld his commitment not to interfere with the Department of Justice.
U.S. delegation arrives in Taiwan for post-election talks - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, Jan. 14 (CNA) A U.S delegation including former National Security Advisor ...
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Quick Glance: Taiwan Reports Significant Chinese Military Activity Post-Election
- Taiwan’s defence ministry detected 18 Chinese air force planes engaged in 'joint combat readiness patrols' with Chinese warships around Taiwan after the recent election.
- China, claiming Taiwan as its territory, has regularly dispatched warplanes and warships near the island to assert sovereignty claims rejected by Taipei.
- The election saw Taiwan voting for Democratic Progressive Party's Lai Ching-te as the next president, a figure labeled by Beijing as a dangerous separatist.
- On Wednesday around 7:50 p.m. (1150 GMT), Taiwan's defence ministry observed 18 aircraft, including Su-30 fighters, operating near northern and central Taiwan and the southwest of the island. Half of these planes crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line or nearby areas, collaborating with Chinese warships in 'joint combat readiness patrols', according to the ministry.
Trump Will Use 'Full Weight' of FBI Against Enemies—Ex-Attorney General: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder explained how a Donald Trump presidency would ...
newsweek.com/eric-holder-donald-trump-dictator-1851245
On foreign affairs, Andy Kim is pro. Tammy Murphy is an amateur. | Moran: He's a Rhodes scholar with experience on the ground in Afghanistan and Iraq ...
nj.com/opinion/2024/01/on-foreign-affairs-andy-kim-is-pro-tammy-murphy-is-an-amateur-moran.html
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Former Obama Adviser Pleads Not Guilty to Hate Crimes over Racist Harassment of NYC Vendor
democracynow.org/2023/11/28/headlines/former_obama_adviser_pleads_not_guilty_to_hate_crimes_over_racist_harassment_of_nyc_vendor
Liberia: The Legality vs. the “Illegality” of Lame Duck President Weah’s High Court Pick
frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-the-legality-vs-the-illegality-of-lame-duck-president-weahs-high-court-pick/
NYPD Investigating Stuart Seldowitz Halal Cart Tirades as Hate Crime: The NYPD is investigating former Obama administration official Stuart Seldowitz's ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/nypd-investigating-stuart-seldowitz-halal-cart-hate-crime-1234894012/
Quick Glance: Former Obama Official Caught Spewing Islamophobic Language
- A former Obama-era National Security Council official was filmed using Islamophobic language towards a food cart vendor in New York City.
- The videos show Stuart Seldowitz mocking the man's citizenship and support for Hamas, and referencing the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- The New York City Police are aware of the videos and are monitoring the situation as the US experiences an unprecedented increase in anti-Arab and anti-Muslim incidents.
- Seldowitz makes derogatory comments about the Prophet Mohammed and ridicules Islam, which he appears to believe is the vendor's religion.
Scoop: Inside the Biden White House's aggressive back-to-office push: The White House chief of staff wants to inject more urgency into the effort.
axios.com/2023/11/30/biden-zients-federal-workers-return-to-office
Why Rishi Sunak brought David Cameron back in: In Britain it is not unknown for former prime ministers to serve in high office under their successors.
thehill.com/opinion/international/4324413-why-rishi-sunak-brought-david-cameron-back-in/
Figures, ex-Obama aide and U.S. Dept of Justice official, qualifies for crowded field of district 2 hopefuls
al.com/news/2023/11/figures-ex-obama-aide-and-us-dept-of-justice-official-qualifies-for-crowed-field-of-district-2-hopefuls.html
Biden Classified Documents Investigation: Special Counsel Will Reportedly Be ‘Sharply Critical’ Of President—But No Charges Expected
forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2023/11/16/biden-classified-documents-investigation-special-counsel-will-reportedly-be-sharply-critical-of-president-but-no-charges-expected/
Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Israel
pbs.org/newshour/politics/jacob-lew-former-treasury-secretary-to-obama-confirmed-as-u-s-ambassador-to-israel
Biden picks Asia hand Kurt Campbell as deputy secretary of state: President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated one of his top national security aides ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-picks-asia-hand-kurt-campbell-deputy-secretary-state-2023-11-01/
Gaza authorities say 700 Palestinians killed in overnight strikes as Israel intensifies bombing campaign
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-promises-unrelenting-attacks-hamas-us-obama-urge-caution-2023-10-24/
David Dollar, China Scholar and Former US Treasury Envoy, Dies: David Dollar, a China scholar, commentator and former Treasury Department envoy to Beijing during ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-08/david-dollar-china-scholar-and-former-us-treasury-envoy-dies
Obama Official Warns FBI Is Being Overrun at Border: Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson spoke with Fox News on Thursday morning about the rising concern in America ...
newsweek.com/obama-official-warns-fbi-being-overrun-border-1834301
Obama issues new statement on Israel and Gaza: Former President Obama issued a new statement Monday on the ongoing violence taking place in Israel and Gaza as ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4271115-obama-issues-new-statement-on-israel-and-gaza/
Biden's son Hunter hit with gun charge, first for a US president's child: U.S. President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was criminally charged on Thursday with ...
reuters.com/world/us/bidens-son-hunter-hit-with-criminal-gun-charge-us-special-counsel-probe-2023-09-14/
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden charged with three counts of lying when buying a firearm
- Charged with lying about drug use when purchasing a firearm
- Indictment states Biden lied on a form required for every gun purchase
- Relationship with his brother's widow ended in 2019
- Analysis of laptop revealed earnings from banking work in China and Ukraine, and evidence of alcohol and drug-fueled behavior
In fiery hearing, AG Garland tells Congress he doesn't take orders from White House
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/09/20/attorney-general-merrick-garland-house-judiciary-committee/70904388007/
Quick Glance: Garland to Testify Before Congress, Focus on His Record
- With a few words, President Biden caused turmoil among the leadership of the Justice Department.
- Garland also aimed to reassure the Justice Department staff.
- When Garland assumed the role of attorney general in March 2021, the president's son was already under investigation by Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, a nominee of the previous administration.
- The president and his attorney general rarely make joint public appearances.
Trump lawyers seek recusal of judge presiding over federal 2020 election subversion case
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-lawyers-seek-recusal-of-judge-presiding-over-federal-2020-election-subversion-case
Quick Glance: Trump lawyers request recusal of US District Judge Tanya Chutkan in election subversion case
- Donald Trump's lawyers ask the federal judge to recuse herself from the election subversion case.
- They argue that her past public statements about the former president and his connection to the Capitol riot raise concerns about her impartiality.
- The request adds to the already delicate relations between the defense team and the judge.
- Trump previously tried and failed to get another judge recused in a different case.
RFK Jr. renews calls for Secret Service protection after armed man arrested at campaign event
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National parks, and those who count on them, brace for possible shutdown: People, businesses and towns relying on park tourism worry the fourth shutdown in a ...
nytimes.com/2023/09/28/us/national-parks-shutdown.html
Trump’s Open Plot to Break the Federal Government: “I can’t overstate my level of concern about the damage this would do.”
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2023/09/trump-desantis-republicans-dismantle-deep-state/675378/
Biden expected to tap Asia hand Kurt Campbell as No. 2 US diplomat: U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to nominate his top White House Asia aide Kurt Campbell ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-expected-tap-asia-hand-kurt-campbell-no-2-us-diplomat-2023-10-19/
Biden names Penny Pritzker as representative for Ukraine's economic recovery: U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday said he had appointed former Commerce ...
reuters.com/world/biden-names-penny-pritzker-representative-ukraines-economic-recovery-2023-09-14/
Quick Glance: Biden appoints Penny Pritzker as US representative for Ukraine's economic recovery
- Pritzker, an entrepreneur and former commerce secretary, is appointed due to her decades of experience in business.
- Her family founded a business empire, which includes the Hyatt hotel group.
- Pritzker has deep familial ties to Ukraine.
- Pritzker's tasks include mobilizing foreign investments, supporting the reopening of businesses shut down by Russian attacks, and helping Ukraine grow its exports.
Millions more workers would be entitled to overtime pay under a proposed Biden administration rule
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Quick Glance: More Workers Eligible for Overtime Pay under New Biden Administration Rule
- The Biden administration will propose a new rule granting overtime pay to 3.6 million US workers.
- The rule may face opposition from business groups who have previously challenged similar regulations.
- Under the new rule, 27% of employees would be eligible for overtime pay as they fall below the income threshold.
- A similar number of retail workers, along with 180,000 hospitality and leisure workers, and 600,000 in the health care and social services sector, would also be eligible.
Jack Lew to Be Nominated by Biden as US Ambassador to Israel: President Joe Biden is nominating former US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to be ambassador to Israel ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-05/biden-to-nominate-ex-treasury-chief-lew-for-ambassador-to-israel
Quick Glance: Biden selects Jack Lew as Ambassador to Israel
- Despite tensions, Biden aims to secure a normalization agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia for increased stability in the Middle East.
- He would replace Tom Nides as the US Ambassador to Israel.
- Lew, with experience at the White House and Treasury, also served as Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources and as Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
- CORRECTION: This story has been updated to correct Jack Lew's age.
Who’s Who in the Google Antitrust Trial: The federal government’s first monopoly trial this century will feature top tech executives ...
nytimes.com/2023/09/11/technology/google-trial-judge-plaintiffs.html
Quick Glance: Google Reduces Recruitment Team Staff
- Google confirms layoffs in its global recruitment team this week.
- The company decides to reduce the number of recruiters due to a slowdown in hiring.
- Google continues to invest in engineering and technical talent while slowing down overall hiring.
- Job ads are still being posted despite the reduction in hiring.
The Situation Room got a makeover. Here's what it looks like now: It's a group of secure rooms where the president and his advisers make some of the most ...
npr.org/2023/09/08/1198343428/white-house-situation-room-makeover
Quick Glance: White House Modernizes High-Security Situation Room for $50 Million
- The White House Situation Room has undergone a much-needed renovation after 15 years.
- The renovation cost slightly more than the planned $50 million budget.
- The Situation Room features three boardrooms, two breakout rooms, and a command center called the 'Watch Floor'.
- President Joe Biden and senior officials were impressed by the modern design of the renovated Situation Room.
‘Obama’s education legacy needs to be questioned’: the scholar fighting for reparations for Black students
theguardian.com/world/2023/sep/11/black-students-reparations-us-education-bettina-love
US must show that Seoul, Manila made right choices: Officials from America, South Korea and Japan met in Nagano, Japan in mid-July to discuss a response to North ...
asiatimes.com/2023/07/us-must-show-that-seoul-manila-made-right-choices/
Quick Glance: US must demonstrate Seoul and Manila's right choices
- The Nagano meeting on North Korea is further evidence of South Korea's prioritization of other issues.
- President Yoon Suk Yeol has shown impressive leadership since taking office in March 2022.
- Yoon is improving South Korea's relationship with Japan.
- It is important for the US to recognize the temporary nature of South Korea's cooperative stance.
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thediplomat.com/2023/09/why-bidens-visit-to-vietnam-is-a-triumph-for-the-us/
Incandescent lightbulbs are now banned in the US: The Biden Administration's rules seek to make lighting cheaper and less polluting
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Incandescent lightbulbs are now banned in the US: The Biden Administration's rules seek to make lighting cheaper and less polluting
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Quick Glance: Ban on Incandescent Lightbulbs in the US
- Most traditional bulbs won't make the cut.
- Fluorescent bulbs use a different method, wasting only 30% of their energy.
- 30%: Share of bulbs sold in 2020 that were incandescent or halogen (according to industry groups cited in USAToday).
- LED bulbs last 25 to 50 times longer than incandescent bulbs.
After fitful starts, Trump Jan. 6 investigations hurtle toward charges: Local, state and federal prosecutors are all signaling decisive action in cases that have ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/19/trump-jan-6-investigations/
CARE names Richard Stengel and Susan Hassan co-chairs as it grows to $1B organization
axios.com/2023/07/24/care-richard-stengel-susan-hassan-co-chairs
DOJ juggles prosecuting Trump with its duty to safeguard the office of the presidency
politico.com/news/2023/07/12/trump-lawsuits-doj-dissonance-00105919
5 things to know for July 17: Air quality, Russia, Presidential race, Storms, Iran
cnn.com/2023/07/17/us/5-things-to-know-for-july-17-air-quality-russia-presidential-race-storms-iran/
Why the U.S. needs to move on from Israel, according to this ex-White House official
haaretz.com/us-news/2023-08-03/ty-article-magazine/.premium/why-the-u-s-needs-to-move-on-from-israel-according-to-this-ex-white-house-official/00000189-ba4c-d20c-addf-faceaa190000
Closing Guantanamo Bay Prison Won’t Erase Crimes Committed Against Muslims: The men who’ve been imprisoned there for decades have been convicted of no crime ...
thedailybeast.com/closing-guantanamo-bay-prison-wont-erase-crimes-committed-against-muslims
Obama: Trump indictment ‘less than ideal’ but shows ‘nobody’s above the law’: Former President Obama said the federal indictment of former President Trump is ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4062633-obama-trump-indictment-less-than-ideal-but-shows-nobodys-above-the-law/
Quick Glance: DOJ delivers Mar-a-Lago grand jury testimony to Trump team
- The Department of Justice has provided evidence in the Mar-a-Lago case to former President Trump and his attorneys, including testimony from witnesses before the grand jury.
- Prosecutors interviewed a variety of witnesses, including former members of Trump’s legal team who were compelled to appear before the grand jury.
- The files also contain the testimony of Walt Nauta, Trump’s valet and co-defendant in the case.
- The files are part of the discovery phase and contain only unclassified materials.
Attorney General Garland keeps poker face as firestorm erupts after Trump charges
detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/18/trump-classified-documents-attorney-general-garland/70334033007/
Biden and Netanyahu, unhappily bound in a key alliance: They have known each other for decades, rubbing shoulders at countless international events ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2023/07/biden-and-netanyahu-unhappily-bound-key-alliance
9/11 Justice puts heat on Saudi PIF in Congress amid PGA Tour LIV Golf deal: Brett Eagleson, President of CEO of 9/11 Justice, details how the PGA Tour LIV Golf ...
sbnation.com/golf/2023/7/27/23808684/pga-tour-liv-golf-9-11-justice-heat-saudi-kingdom-congress-support
Without naming Trump, Republican rival DeSantis condemns his indictment: Trump faces 37 criminal counts, including charges of unauthorized retention of ...
jpost.com/american-politics/article-745823
Quick Glance: Florida Grand Jury Joins Probe into Trump's Classified Docs
- Federal prosecutors are presenting evidence to a grand jury in Miami as part of the investigation into former President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents.
- Several witnesses have testified before the Florida grand jury, with more expected in the coming days.
- The investigation previously relied on grand juries in Washington, D.C. It's unclear why the south Florida grand jury is now involved.
- However, a Florida court approved the warrant to search Mar-a-Lago, where Trump kept classified documents, and an assistant US attorney from Miami was present during the raid, according to CNN.
CIA officer reflects on long career in new memoir 'By All Means Available'
pbs.org/newshour/show/cia-officer-reflects-on-long-career-in-new-memoir-by-all-means-available
Tim Scott: ‘There’s no higher compliment than being attacked by President Obama’: They have very different perceptions on race in America.
politico.com/news/2023/06/18/tim-scott-compliment-attacked-obama-00102540
HHS proposes to reinstate Obama-era nondiscrimination policies: The proposed rule would reinstate an Obama-era policy that was thrown out during the Trump ...
modernhealthcare.com/politics-policy/hhs-nondiscrimination-policy-rule-2023
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Obama calls for Biden to discuss ‘rights of ethnic minorities in India’ with Modi
thehill.com/policy/international/4062438-obama-calls-for-biden-to-discuss-rights-of-ethnic-minorities-in-india-with-modi/
Quick Glance: Modi Heads to US for Critical Tech and Defence Talks
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet with US President Joe Biden
- US expanding ties with India to counter China's influence
- Modi only third Indian leader to receive official state visit invitation
- Expected agreements on fighter jet engines, drones, and semiconductors
Assam chief minister’s attack on Barack Obama shows how Islamophobia is dulling India’s soul
scroll.in/article/1051503/assam-chief-ministers-attack-on-barack-obama-shows-how-islamophobia-is-dulling-indias-soul
White House, External Affair Ministry decline to comment on Barack Obama interview
thehindu.com/news/national/white-house-mea-decline-to-comment-on-obama-interview/article67017010.ece
US Consistently Calls On Pakistan To Disband All Terror Groups: Official: The US has been consistently calling on Pakistan to step up efforts to permanently ...
ndtv.com/world-news/us-consistently-calls-on-pakistan-to-disband-all-terror-groups-official-4155680
Hunter Biden Likely to Face 'Serious Charges': Former Attorney General: Former Attorney General Bill Barr predicted that DOJ officials are "nearing a charging ...
newsweek.com/hunter-biden-likely-face-serious-charges-former-attorney-general-1803040
Phas gaye re Obama: Heads of state speak unfriendly things through proxies. Even as Modi and Biden met in the US, Obama made remarks on Indian democracy ...
business-standard.com/opinion/columns/phas-gaye-re-obama-123062301159_1.html
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Cornell Drive in Jackson Park set to permanently close as Obama project progresses
chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-cornell-drive-closure-obama-center-20230624-7ny55khv35d6vhf43gxo2z4aye-story.html
In Pics: Indian Leaders' Historic Visits To The US: State visits are rare, exceptional and prestigious, and are seen as the highest form of expression of ...
ndtv.com/india-news/in-pics-indian-leaders-historic-visits-to-the-us-4136392
Debt ceiling and threat of default has become a weapon: The century-old debt ceiling has become a tool for both parties to risk default to get the spending they ...
businessinsider.com/how-debt-ceiling-default-became-partisan-weapon-democrats-republicans-2023-5
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Here’s Why The Debt Limit Matters—And How An Accidental Default Could Spark A Recession
forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2023/05/02/heres-why-the-debt-limit-matters-and-how-an-accidental-default-could-spark-a-recession/
Quick Glance: Yellen cautions that the United States may reach the debt ceiling considerably sooner than planned on June 1.
- A White House official told NBC that President Joe Biden called the "big four" congressional leaders — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, McCarthy, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries — on Monday to invite them to a May 9 meeting at the White House to discuss the debt limit.
- According to Goldman Sachs, the increased danger of a debt default has caused few ripples in the markets thus far.
- Analysts speculated that this could alter "once the Treasury announces a specific deadline for Congress to raise the debt limit."
‘Mic check one-two’: Fugees rapper testifies in his corruption trial: Pras Michél is charged in several alleged criminal conspiracies related to his dealings ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/04/18/pras-michel-fugees-testify-trial/
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