US President Joe Biden unveiled a $7.3 trillion election-year budget aimed at convincing skeptical Americans he can run the economy better than his Republican ... Show more
Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
The TikTok debate featured many disputed claims. Here are 7 of them.: Wednesday’s TikTok debate in the House of Representatives featured a number of claims for ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
BAE Systems nabs $754M to procure AMPVs for Army: BAE Systems Land and Armaments L.P. was awarded a $754,3 million contract modification to procure Armored ...
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TikTok’s Security Threats Go Beyond the Scope of House Legislation: The risks have less to do with who owns the app than who writes the code and algorithms that ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/13/us/politics/tiktok-ban-house-bill.html
TikTok: US House panel approves bill that could ban or force sale of app: The proposed law would prohibit apps controlled by "foreign adversaries" ...
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Quick Glance: Could TikTok Face a Ban in the US?
- TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position due to a legislative proposal.
- A bill unanimously approved by the House would ban TikTok if it doesn't sever ties with ByteDance, its parent company in Beijing.
- Concerns exist that TikTok could share data with the Chinese government, raising national security worries.
- A nationwide ban could impact small businesses, influencers, and users who utilize the platform for marketing purposes.
OPEC Output Rises as Libya Recovers and Oil Supply Cuts Stagnate: OPEC increased oil production last month as Libya restarted its biggest field ...
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US congressional funding fights take toll on housing aid programs: Democrats in the U.S. Congress fended off some of the deepest cuts to housing and other social ...
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US Army successfully test new ALTIUS-700M suicide drone: Anduril Industries has announced that the ALTIUS-700M loitering munition recently underwent rigorous ...
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Freedom Caucus urges GOP to reject government funding deal without border reforms
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US Senate poised to pass spending package, averting government shutdown: The U.S. Senate is expected to give Congress' final approval on Friday of legislation ...
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Quick Glance: Congress Passes Budget Package Just Before Shutdown Deadline
- The Senate approved a $460 billion spending package in time to avoid a shutdown of key federal agencies.
- This move would enable the hiring of additional air traffic controllers and rail safety inspectors, provide a salary increase for federal firefighters, enhance support for homeless veterans, and more.
- Republicans successfully maintained non-defense spending at a stable level compared to the previous fiscal year.
- Moreover, the package encompasses over 6,600 projects specifically requested by individual legislators, amounting to approximately $12.7 billion.
Congress passes stopgap bill to avert government shutdown: The House and Senate both passed a stopgap bill on Thursday to avert a partial government shutdown at ...
cnn.com/2024/02/29/politics/house-stopgap-bill-vote-shutdown/
Quick Glance: House Approves Extension to Avoid Shutdown
- The House passed another short-term spending measure Thursday to keep federal agencies operating until March 8 and March 22, preventing a shutdown that would have occurred Saturday. The Senate is set to vote on the bill later in the day.
- The House has completed six of the annual spending bills funding federal agencies and is nearing final agreement on the rest. This short-term extension marks the fourth in recent months and is expected to be the final one for the current fiscal year.
- Congress is projected to authorize over $1.6 trillion in spending for the fiscal year that began on October 1, in line with the previous year. The temporary extension funds departments like Agriculture and Transportation until March 8, and others like Defense and Homeland Security until March 22.
- The renewed focus on spending bills excludes a separate $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with much of the funds allocated to replenish America's military arsenal. The House's temporary extension is now awaiting Senate approval before reaching President Biden's desk.
House Passes Bill to Ban TikTok: The House of Representatives on Wednesday morning passed a bipartisan bill that would force China’s ByteDance to shed ownership ...
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Israel-Hamas war: US sends ship for Gaza aid pier: US Central Command said an army vessel was already en route to the Eastern Mediterranean to provide aid to ...
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Israel-Hamas war: US army ship heads towards Gaza to build pier: An effort to get aid to Gaza by sea is moving ahead. But the first ship to test that new ...
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Bloomberg: Biden considers tapping into US Army funds for temporary Ukraine aid: Drawing on the Pentagon reserves would free up about $200 million in immediate ...
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-biden-administration-considers-tapping-into-us-army-funds-for-temporary-ukraine-aid/
Justice minister: Ukraine willing to accept loans if necessary to secure US aid: "If this sort of discussion will delay the process of the provision of ...
kyivindependent.com/justice-minister-ukraine-open-to-loans-to-quickly-secure-us-aid/
US Navy says USS John Finn conducted routine south-to-north Taiwan Strait transit
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Despite oil riches, Libyans hit by plummeting purchasing power | kuwaittimes: Despite oil riches, Libyans hit by plummeting purchasing power - Business - ...
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Addicted to TikTok? Here’s what the House vote to effectively ban it could mean for you
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Impact Beyond Gen Z Users
- A potential ban on TikTok would have far-reaching effects, given the diverse and evolving user base.
- TikTok users are politically polarized, with a predominant younger audience. Their views differ from the average American.
- The platform has a rapidly growing user base that is undergoing demographic changes, especially with an increase in users aged 30-49.
- The use of TikTok as a primary source of news and information influences user opinions, leading to political polarization, particularly among younger users.
China Condemns U.S. Proposal to Force the Sale of TikTok: The foreign ministry accused Washington of “resorting to hegemonic moves” ahead of House vote on a bill ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/13/business/china-tiktok-congress.html
Quick Glance: US House Nears Passing TikTok Legislation Requiring Separation from Chinese Ownership
- The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a proposal next Wednesday that could compel TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese owner or face a ban in the United States.
- Anticipated at 10:00 am (1400 GMT), the vote is expected to take place in a rare instance of bipartisan unity in a politically divided Washington.
- The future of the legislation remains uncertain in the Senate as key figures oppose taking such a drastic action against an app with 170 million users in the US.
- President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill, officially known as the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,' into law if it reaches his desk, as stated by the White House.
Boeing awarded $3.4bn for 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft: The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $3.4 billion contract to begin manufacturing 14 P-8A Poseidon aircraft ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/boeing-awarded-3-4bn-for-17-p-8a-poseidon-aircraft/
Rheinmetall and Russia: dreams of billions shattered: Ten years ago, the German government stopped the delivery of a state-of-the-art Rheinmetall combat training ...
tagesschau.de/investigativ/wdr/rheinmetall-russland-streitkraefte-100.html
George Santos, who attended the State of the Union, posted on X that he’ll run for Congress again in New York. He was expelled from Congress last year ... Show more
Quick Glance: George Santos Attends State of the Union Post-Expulsion
- The former representative from New York utilized lifetime floor privileges for former House members, even those expelled.
- George Santos, expelled from the House last year, appeared before the president's address.
- Despite his controversial reputation, the disgraced former congressman seemed to be holding court that evening.
- Mr. Santos had carefully planned his splashy return and surprised with his presence before the president's speech.
BAE deliver new prototype APMV with unmanned turreted mortar: BAE Systems has delivered a first-in-its-kind Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Turreted Mortar ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-deliver-new-prototype-apmv-with-unmanned-turreted-mortar/
US Senate passes spending Bill, averts imminent shutdown: Senators voted 75-22 to approve a $467.5 billion spending package that will fund agriculture ...
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US congressional leaders said they have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown by the end of the week. The pact will pave the way for votes on a ... Show more
It’s not just a theory. TikTok’s ties to Chinese government are dangerous.: Because current laws cannot prevent complex security threats posed by TikTok’s ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/03/18/tiktok-sale-ban-chinese-government-us-security/72988111007/
TikTok, Apple, Bitcoin: Bloomberg News Saturday Briefing: Something for the weekend.
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Elvis Felt His Superior in the Army Was Purposely Embarrassing Him: Elvis Presley said one of his superiors in the army purposely targeted him ...
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Far-Right Republicans Furious Congress Passed a Bill to Keep the Government Open: The House of Representatives pushed through a government funding bill — and ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/far-right-republicans-house-funding-bill-avert-government-shutdown-1234982876/
The Chinese government is using TikTok to promote pro-China narratives and undermine U.S. democracy, according to a report released today from the Office of ... Show more
US Army tests Anduril’s Ghost-X autonomous drone: The U.S. Army recently conducted evaluations of the new Ghost-X unmanned aircraft system ...
defence-blog.com/us-army-tests-andurils-ghost-x-autonomous-drone/
Army orders another $0.75 billion worth of Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles: New award brings total order for M113 replacements to nearly $1.6B.
defenseone.com/business/2024/03/army-orders-another-075-billion-worth-armored-multi-purpose-vehicles/394953/
House Passes Bill That Would Ban TikTok Unless ByteDance Divests: The House approves the legislation in 352-65 vote. It now moves to the Senate ...
uk.pcmag.com/social-media/151418/house-passes-bill-that-would-ban-tiktok-unless-bytedance-divests
Djiboutian Air Force to Buy Cessna Grand Caravan EXs: Textron Aviation said it received a delivery order for two Cessna Caravan EX turboprops outfitted for ...
flyingmag.com/djiboutian-air-force-to-buy-cessna-grand-caravan-exs/
US Army's little-known 'navy' to build Gaza aid pier : About 1,000 soldiers will be posted off the enclave's coastline as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians ...
thenationalnews.com/mena/palestine-israel/2024/03/09/us-armys-little-known-navy-to-build-gaza-aid-pier/
Quick Glance: Israel-Hamas War: US Building Dock for Gaza Aid
- Even before President Joe Biden announced plans to provide aid to Gaza by sea, the Army's 7th Transportation Brigade and other units were scrambling to pull equipment together.
- The operation will take weeks, maybe up to two months, and depends on Israel's cooperation, which isn't assured.
- The US has started airdrops of aid, but other countries and aid groups are also working on sending help to Gaza, with Spain and the UAE preparing a ship delivery.
- Cyprus has offered its port for aid deliveries to Gaza, and a ship bearing humanitarian aid from Spain's Open Arms aid group is preparing to sail to Gaza from Cyprus.
TikTok ban vote: US House passes measure that could remove app from its biggest market
thenationalnews.com/world/us-news/2024/03/13/tiktok-ban-vote-us-house-passes-measure-that-could-ban-app-in-its-biggest-market/
Why the US Army is training soldiers to wage war in the Arctic: With Russia and China looking to project power in the region, the US Army is pushing its soldiers ...
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BAE Systems secures $317M contract for M109 howitzer services: The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a new contract award to BAE Systems for the ...
defence-blog.com/bae-systems-secures-317m-contract-for-m109-howitzer-services/
US soldier arrested for revealing defence secrets to China: A US Army intelligence analyst was arrested on Thursday for allegedly providing national defence ...
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Quick Glance: US Soldier Accused of Selling Secrets to China
- US Army soldier Korbein Schultz indicted for selling national defense secrets to China.
- Indictment includes charges of unlawfully communicating defense information, exporting defense articles to China, and bribery.
- Starting in June 2022, Schultz allegedly shared US military operations info with a co-conspirator in China, including details on advanced military helicopters and Chinese military tactics.
- Conspirators enticed Schultz with wealth and racing perks, attempting to conceal their activities by labeling online transactions as 'car customizations.'
Georgia legislative committee to review school voucher bill Wednesday: The Georgia House of Representatives will reconsider Senate Bill 233, which proposes ...
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How the enhanced CTC could impact tax season: The fate of the Child Tax Credit is in the hands of the Senate, but the IRS is ready to implement changes rapidly ...
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AI plus defense - This mega-exciting stock is a mix of Rheinmetall & Nvidia: Palantir Stock Rises After $179M U.S. Army Contract; quadrupled in one year.
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SXSW Stands By Military, Weapons Maker Partnerships As Bands Boycott Over Gaza: The Austin-based festival lamented “the situation in the Middle East” but stuck ...
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Red vs Blue: Staying the Financial Course During an Election: History shows economic uncertainty in presidential election years is often unfounded ...
kiplinger.com/personal-finance/election-year-staying-the-financial-course
Replenishing Missiles Used To Down Houthi Threats Will Require Extra Funding: The Navy's need to restock missiles it has fired to protect ships in and ...
twz.com/news-features/replenishing-missiles-used-to-down-houthi-threats-will-require-extra-funding
Multiple Republicans Set to Defy Donald Trump Over Bill: Scores of House Republicans are expected to vote for legislation that could result in TikTok being ...
newsweek.com/republicans-defy-donald-trump-tiktok-bill-1878375
Maine mass shooter Robert Card had traumatic brain injury, Boston University CTE researchers find
bostonherald.com/2024/03/06/maine-mass-shooter-robert-card-had-traumatic-brain-injury-boston-university-cte-researchers-find/
Quick Glance: Evidence of Traumatic Brain Injury in Shooter of 18 Victims
- Robert Card, an Army reservist who killed 18 people in Maine last year, had significant evidence of traumatic brain injuries, according to a brain tissue analysis by researchers from Boston University.
- The analysis revealed degeneration in nerve fibers allowing brain communication, inflammation, and small blood vessel injury.
- Card's family also apologized for the attack, expressing deep sorrow for the victims, survivors, and their loved ones.
Palantir Is Trending On WallStreetBets: Here's What Retail Is Saying On Reddit - Palantir Technologies (N
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U.S. eyes extensive repair of warships at Japan shipyards: sources: Japan and the United States are considering allowing U.S. Navy warships to undergo extensive ...
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ANCA to Host 'Reversing Genocide' Event on Capitol Hill Supporting the Safe Return of Armenians to Artsakh asbarez.com/anca-to-host-reversing-genocide-event-on-capitol-hill-supporting-the-safe-return-of-armenians-to-artsakh/ |:
Amnesty Calls for Accountability in Libya After Deadly Floods: Six months after catastrophic floods in Derna, Libya, resulted in the death of at least 4 ...
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Lockheed Martin’s extended-range HIMARS rocket tested: The U.S. Army demonstrated Lockheed Martin's next-generation Extended-Range rockets against a target ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/lockheed-martins-extended-range-himars-rocket-tested/
US Ally Scrambles Fighter Jets Against China's Sea Spy Plane: An anti-submarine aircraft from the Chinese navy flew sorties into the Pacific on two consecutive ...
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Biden signs law to fund part of US government: US President Joe Biden has signed a bill to fund part of the US government until the end of the fiscal year ...
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Houthis target cargo ship and launch drones towards US Navy in Red Sea: US confirms forces were responding to a large-scale attack by 'Iranian-backed Houthi ...
thenationalnews.com/mena/palestine-israel/2024/03/09/houthis-target-cargo-ship-and-launch-drones-towards-us-navy-in-red-sea/
German leaks that left British troops at risk are ‘tip of iceberg’: Berlin’s former intelligence chief August Hanning told Germany’s Bild newspaper: ‘This leak ...
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FULL LIST: Futsal AFCON 2024 final draw: The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal AFCON Morocco 2024 was held on Thursday, at the Mohamed VI Complex in Rabat.
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Republicans develop their own assistance package for Ukraine – NBC News: Republicans in the House of Representatives, Speaker Mike Johnson and chairs of key ...
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BAE Systems delivers mobile mortar prototype to US Armydefence-blog.com/bae-systems-delivers-mobile-mortar-prototype-to-us-army/
US Navy contracts BAE Systems for Mk38 shipboard weapon system: The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract worth $12.9 million to BAE Systems for the procurement of 39 ...
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Palantir stock price jumps as AI firm inks deal with US Army: Palantir said it will "deliver the Army's first AI-defined vehicle," and Wedbush praised the firm ...
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New House Bill Wants Artists to Get Paid More for Streaming Music: A new bill introduced in the House of Representatives aims to change the streaming royalty ...
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German officers' leaked conversation is a Russian attempt to sow discord between us – White House
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/4/7444987/
To Aid Ukraine, US Weighs Tapping Army Reserves: The Biden administration is weighing whether it can tap around $200 million in US Army funding to provide ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-06/us-weighs-tapping-army-funds-for-ukraine-as-aid-bill-stalls
We're looking for any other ways to support Ukraine – White House representative: The administration of US President Joe Biden will continue to work with ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/7/7445351/
US lawmakers unveil bill to fund government, avert shutdown: The House will have to vote on the bill first before the Senate can take up the package ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2024/03/04/us-lawmakers-unveil-bill-to-fund-government-avert-shutdown/
NAA Selects James Schenck to Receive Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy: James Schenck, president and CEO of PenFed Credit Union, will receive the NAA’s Bruce Whitman ...
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Army Corps says radioactive soil is buried deep in Florissant, not a threat to residents
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Palantir Wins $178 Million TITAN Contract From U.S. Army: The award is for the Army’s TITAN project, mobile ground stations powered by artificial intelligence ...
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Lockheed Martin secures $220M for new long-range strike weapon: The U.S. Department of Defense announced Tuesday that Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $220 ...
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The Brief – The Taurus wiretap: A wiretap leak has prompted Germany to denounce an “
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Republicans Blast 'Swamp's' Spending After Congress Unveils 6 Funding Bills: While House Speaker Mike Johnson highlighted some key spending wins for ...
newsweek.com/republicans-blast-swamps-spending-after-congress-unveils-6-funding-bills-1875449
German Defence Minister: Unprotected line caused information leak on Taurus missile supply to Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/5/7445077/
Georgia House punts on Okefenokee bills as mining fight rages on: A pair of bills that would have put restrictions on mining near the Okefenokee Swamp — one ...
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Germany probes Russia's leak of military call discussing Taurus missiles for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/03/germany-probes-russias-leak-of-military-call-discussing-taurus-missiles-for-ukraine/
Army employee Janet Mello pleads guilty to stealing more than $100M from Army to purchase luxury items
foxbusiness.com/economy/army-employee-janet-mello-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-than-100m-army-purchase-luxury-items
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