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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday condemned the incident and rejected the allegations of “love jihad”, claiming that Neha Hiremath’s murder was ... Show more scroll.in/latest/1066862/karnataka-congress-councillor-blames-daughters-murder-on-love-jihad
Civil rights groups call for funds for representation in immigration court: A coalition of more than 100 civil rights and immigrant rights groups are calling on ...
thehill.com/latino/4611610-civil-rights-groups-call-for-funds-for-representation-in-immigration-court/
Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4597936-republican-states-urge-congress-reject-dei-legislation/
Reauthorization of U.S. spy tool blocked by House conservative revolt: Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has called the program “critically important” but has ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/reauthorization-of-u-s-spy-tool-blocked-by-house-conservative-revolt
Mike Johnson skips nuclear option that would protect his speakership: A rules change this Congress "harmed this office and our House majority ...
axios.com/2024/04/18/mike-johnson-motion-to-vacate-rules-change
Congress leader arrested for taking bribe: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while accepting a bribe of Rs 35,000 on Thursday. Along with Chaudhary ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/congress-leader-arrested-for-taking-bribe-9252313/
‘I’m pissed’: Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro blasts justice system before heading to federal prison
politico.com/news/2024/03/19/peter-navarro-prison-miami-00147790
Quick Glance: Peter Navarro Reports to Prison for Defiance of Congress
- Former White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison on Tuesday for a contempt of Congress conviction, making him the first senior Trump administration official to be imprisoned for a crime related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for refusing to comply with a subpoena for documents and testimony from the House committee investigating the riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
- Prior to his incarceration at the federal prison in Miami, Navarro defiantly addressed reporters, labeling his conviction as the “partisan weaponization of the judicial system.
- After casting his vote in Florida on Tuesday, Trump was questioned about Navarro.
Capitol Police hire special prosecutors to handle rise in threats against Congress
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/us/capitol-police-special-prosecutors-threats-against-congress.html
The playing field for 2024 is level. Opposition should trust the voters: Laments about high-handedness have largely come from dynastic parties ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/playing-field-2024-level-opposition-trust-voters-9251893/
Speaker Johnson to invite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to address Congress: Johnson's invitation comes as the debate about U.S. policy toward Israel has ...
npr.org/2024/03/21/1239881271/speaker-johnson-israeli-prime-minister-netanyahu
Rally at Ramlila Maidan reflects Opposition’s poverty of ideas: Instead of wasting energies legitimising dynasty and institutional corruption ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-alliance-save-democracy-rally-ramlila-maidan-9244583/
Congress Could Expand Immigrant Surveillance — And Make Many Companies Snitch: Speaker Mike Johnson is working to push through a major expansion of the FISA ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/congress-fisa-surveillance-immigrant-companies-1235003400/
Commentary: Public safety demands better funding: By adequately funding research initiatives and improving the crime statistics infrastructure ...
postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/public-safety-research-funding/article_59d13c40-f676-11ee-adf6-bf66ce120f9a.html
Corrupt leaders won’t be spared, promises Modi: Seeks support from all in state
deccanchronicle.com/news/politics/corrupt-leaders-wont-be-spared-promises-modi-885496
Jim Jordan threatens Fani Willis with contempt of Congress if she doesn't comply with subpoena
abcnews.go.com/Politics/jim-jordan-fani-willis-contempt-congress-comply-subpoena/story
Internal emails show FTC’s Lina Khan is trying to win by losing: Is the FTC Chair thinking that if she racks up losses against Big Tech companies ...
thehill.com/opinion/finance/4490640-internal-ftc-emails-show-ftcs-khan-is-actually-trying-to-win-by-losing/
George Santos Sues Jimmy Kimmel For Buying Cameo Prank Videos: Kimmel had welcomed a lawsuit on his show in December, calling the prospect “a dream come true.”
forbes.com/sites/jamesfarrell/2024/02/17/george-santos-sues-jimmy-kimmel-for-buying-cameo-prank-videos/
Quick Glance: Jimmy Kimmel hints at exiting his late-night show
- Host Jimmy Kimmel, 56, considers ending his ABC show soon.
- Kimmel's late-night talk show contract ends in two years.
- Uncertain about post-show plans, Kimmel has various hobbies to stay occupied.
- Despite avoiding stand-up comedy, he intends to remain involved in other projects.
Congressional Leaders Invite Prime Minister of Japan to Address Congress in April
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240305-172706/
Scoop: Congress tries to address surge of swatting incidents: The House sergeant at arms said in a rare letter to congressional spouses he is planning a ...
axios.com/2024/01/31/congress-swatting-house-threats-safety
#BREAKING | #Congress leaders #RahulGandhi , #KCVenugopal and #KanhaiyaKumar were booked by the #Assam Police over charges of violence, provocation , damage to public property and assault on ... Show more www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-kc-venugopal-kanhaiya-kumar-booked-by-assam-police-says-assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-101706029233454.html
Congress is Busy. And Dysfunctional.: With important must-pass legislation up against intraparty fighting, the question is whether dysfunction or democracy will ...
kiplinger.com/politics/congress-is-busy-and-dysfunctional-the-kiplinger-letter
House Republicans hit pause on effort to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-republicans-hit-pause-effort-hold-hunter-biden-contempt-congress-rcna134226
Hunter Biden, Facing Contempt Referral, Says House Subpoenas Are Invalid: With House Republicans on the brink of pushing through a contempt of Congress referral ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/12/us/politics/hunter-biden-subpoenas.html
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden's Unexpected Appearance at Congressional Contempt Hearing
- Hunter Biden made a personal appearance on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning to attend a congressional committee hearing accusing him of contempt of Congress.
- He was accompanied by attorneys Abbe Lowell and Kevin Morris.
- Biden and Republicans are at odds over whether he should testify behind closed doors.
- Biden's surprise appearance comes a day before he is due to address separate tax charges in Los Angeles, and is the latest in an escalating back and forth between himself and House Republicans.
Opinion | What the House Needs to Know Before Voting on the Child Tax Credit: The proposal would stifle work, increase the cost of other welfare programs ...
wsj.com/articles/what-the-house-needs-to-know-before-voting-on-the-child-tax-credit-a03bd092
Meta’s Zuckerberg apologizes to child abuse victims in emotional Senate hearing: “I’m sorry for everything you have all been through,” Meta’s Zuckerberg said to ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/01/31/senate-hearing-child-safety-tech-ceos-zuckerberg/
Comer warns Garland over handling of potential Hunter Biden contempt resolution: House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) warned U ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4398252-comer-warns-garland-handling-potential-hunter-biden-contempt-resolution/
Groups urge Congress to crack down on AI misuse in elections: It's already clear that AI will play a significant role this year's elections.
axios.com/2024/02/07/ai-misuse-election-congress-2024
Congress Is Trying to Stop AI Nudes and Deepfake Scams Because Celebrities Are Mad
vice.com/en/article/5d9az5/congress-is-trying-to-stop-ai-nudes-and-deepfake-scams-because-celebrities-are-mad
Quick Glance: New Developments in AI: Opportunities and Risks
- Recent advances in AI have garnered global attention.
- Leaders from OpenAI and Microsoft were significant at the World Economic Forum.
- World leaders emphasize the geopolitical importance of AI and stake positions on its regulation.
- The European Union has developed the world’s first comprehensive rules for AI.
Congress Finds Covid-era Employee Retention Tax Credit Awash in Fraud, Seeks Wind-Down
inc.com/associated-press/congress-finds-covid-era-employee-retention-tax-credit-awash-in-fraud-seeks-wind-down.html
Quick Glance: New Tax Bill Expands Child Tax Credit and Business Breaks
- A comprehensive, bipartisan tax reform was passed by the House to expand the child tax credit for American families and reinstate tax breaks for businesses.
- The widespread support in the House was critical for the legislation, fast-tracked under a tactic known as 'suspension' by Republicans.
- The tax legislation passed would raise the refundable portion to $1,800 per child in 2023, $1,900 per child in 2024 and $2,000 per child in 2025.
- The bill would also create tax benefits for people impacted by natural disasters and strengthen the low-income housing tax credit.
Biden pressed by Congress on Qatar's role in Israel-Hamas hostage talks: Lawmakers are threatening "a menu of fast-track legislative options to hold Qatar ...
axios.com/2024/01/31/biden-congress-qatar-hamas-israel-hostages
Social media companies are media companies. Congress should start treating them that way
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4434951-social-media-companies-are-media-companies-congress-should-start-treating-them-that-way/
How to watch Linda Yaccarino, Mark Zuckerberg, and other tech CEOs testify in Congress
theverge.com/2024/1/31/24049456/yaccarino-zuckerberg-tiktok-x-meta-senate-judiciary-hearing-live-stream-how-to-watch
It’s not just Marjorie Taylor Greene. Other politicians are swatting targets.: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and other lawmakers across they country say ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/12/28/marjorie-taylor-greene-others-swatted-christmas/
After 49 More Opposition MPs Suspended From Lok Sabha, Only 47 Remain: The suspensions came as members of opposition parties protested against the suspensions of ...
thewire.in/government/lok-sabha-49-more-opposition-suspended-security-breach-protests
Quick Glance: Record Number of Opposition MPs Suspended
- Two more Opposition MPs suspended in Lok Sabha for misconduct, bringing total to 143.
- Total of 143 Opposition MPs suspended from both Houses in the last week.
- Till now, 97 Lok Sabha MPs have faced suspension.
- With less than 100 Opposition MPs left, the government will not face any challenge in Rajya Sabha.
New York Republican George Santos expelled from Congress: The freshman New York Republican is facing nearly two dozen federal charges related to financial ...
npr.org/2023/12/01/1215899764/george-santos-expulsion-house
Quick Glance: George Santos Expelled from Congress
- House vote: New York Republican George Santos expelled.
- Santos, sixth member expelled in a Congress vote.
- Over 100 Republicans voted with Democrats for Santos' expulsion.
- Santos to be replaced in special election, date not set.
Hunter Biden’s refusal to testify creates momentum for GOP contempt push: "When you hold a press conference instead of sitting for your deposition ...
axios.com/2023/12/13/hunter-biden-house-republicans-contempt
Comer, Jordan threaten to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress: House Republicans are threatening to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress if he does ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4345548-comer-jordan-hunter-biden-contempt-of-congress/
Quick Glance: Comer, Jordan Threaten Hunter Biden with Contempt of Congress
- Comer and Jordan threaten contempt of Congress as Biden's counsel rejects public hearing.
- Committees will initiate contempt of Congress proceedings if Biden doesn't appear on Dec. 13.
- The letter represents an escalation of the conflict between House GOP and Biden.
- Republicans seek Biden's testimony as part of an impeachment inquiry into the president.
Former speaker Kevin McCarthy will retire from Congress at end of year: “I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/12/06/kevin-mccarthy-retire/
Congress alleges BJP ‘conspiracy’ as Ambedkar portrait replaces Nehru in MP Assembly
financialexpress.com/india-news/congress-alleges-bjp-conspiracy-as-ambedkar-portrait-replaces-nehru-in-mp-assembly/3342294/
Take it from Jelly Roll: “Fentanyl is gonna make the Sackler family look like saints.” The singer delivered an impassioned five-minute statement to ... Show more www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-01-12/jelly-roll-congress-testimony-fentanyl-crisis
Congress's 'Donate for Desh' Recalls the Discomfort with Corporate Funding
thewire.in/politics/congresss-donate-for-desh-recalls-the-discomfort-with-corporate-funding
BJP dubs arrest in 1992 riot case in Karnataka as ‘witch hunt against Hindus’, links it to Ram Temple event
indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/bjp-dubs-arrest-1992-riot-case-karnataka-witch-hunt-against-hindus-links-ram-temple-event-9092233/
Opposition’s things to do: First and foremost, it should underline that Ram temple hype cannot hijack the political agenda
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/oppositions-things-to-do-9105802/
White House turns focus to states in latest push to curb gun violence: “We are fighting just for what is reasonable and, of course, what is right ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/12/13/white-house-harris-gun-laws-states/
"Murder Of Democracy": Congress After 14 Opposition MPs Suspended: As many as 14 opposition MPs were suspended from Parliament for disrupting ...
ndtv.com/india-news/murder-of-democracy-congress-after-14-opposition-mps-suspended-4673809
House Oversight Committee to consider holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/01/05/Comer-Hunter-Biden-contempt-Congress/5701704472899/
Ted Cruz wants to stop the FCC from updating data-breach notification rules: FCC accused of violating congressional resolution that nullified privacy rules.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/12/ted-cruz-wants-to-stop-the-fcc-from-updating-data-breach-notification-rules/
A 15-foot-high balloon of Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) was seen tumbling around Capitol Hill ahead of the congressman’s likely third vote on his expulsion ... Show more #georgesantos
George Santos’s historic rise and fall in the House: By the numbers: Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) was expelled from the House on Friday after days of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4338365-george-santoss-historic-rise-fall/
Johnson: Santos expulsion ‘a regrettable day’: “Our party believes in the rule of law and due process,” Johnson said, arguing that expelling Santos was in ...
politico.com/news/2023/12/02/mike-johnson-george-santos-expulsion-00129755
"I'm not going to resign": Santos lashes out at colleagues as he stares down expulsion
axios.com/2023/11/25/santos-lashes-out-expulsion-vote
Quick Glance: Rep. Santos Expects Congress Expulsion
- Rep. George Santos anticipates expulsion from Congress following a House Ethics Committee report.
- Santos defiantly stated he won't resign, but acknowledged his time as a member may soon end.
- House Ethics Committee Chair Michael Guest introduced a resolution to expel Santos after Thanksgiving break.
- Many colleagues who previously opposed expulsion now support it, citing the committee's investigation into alleged misconduct by Santos.
George Santos faces new motion to expel him from Congress: The House Ethics Committee released a scathing report Thursday that found “substantial evidence” ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/17/george-santos-motion-expel/
Quick Glance: Ethics Chairman Seeks Expulsion of George Santos
- Chairman files resolution for expulsion vote against Rep. George Santos.
- Report reveals evidence of campaign donation misuse.
- Separate expulsion resolution filed outside of committee process.
- Santos accused of wiring funds to personal account for campaign use.
How to curtail the tradition of violence between members of Congress: This past week saw two publicly reported incidents of violence or invitations to violence ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4316920-how-to-curtail-the-tradition-of-violence-between-members-of-congress/
Rep. Kevin McCarthy Mocked For Historically Illiterate Tweet: The former House speaker is getting torched for an inaccurate post that suggests the U.S ...
huffpost.com/entry/kevin-mccarthy-historically-inaccurate_n_6564e63ee4b0827ae6157ab8
TUC seeks end to workplace violence, harassment: The President, Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo, has called for strict enforcement of the International ...
punchng.com/tuc-seeks-end-to-workplace-violence-harassment/
Counterterror Director Used Hamas Attack to Justify Mass Surveillance Program Renewal
theintercept.com/2023/11/06/hamas-counterterrorism-mass-surveillance-section-702/
Following his historic expulsion from Congress, former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) sat down for an interview to discuss his experience with the writer ... Show more
Damning Report on George Santos May Finally End His Time in Congress: The House Ethics Committee on Thursday released a blistering report on its probe into ...
thedailybeast.com/santos-ethics-report-finds-substantial-evidence-he-broke-the-law
George Santos Crowns Himself 'Former Congressional Icon' On Cameo: The ex-congressman is looking for a new hustle after being booted from the House last week.
huffpost.com/entry/george-santos-cameo-former-congressional-icon_n_656e08b9e4b07b937ff58215
Bengaluru man arrested for social media post saying ‘Kill DK brothers’: The accused had put out the Facebook post on October 4 urging to ‘Kill DK brothers'.
indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-man-arrested-social-media-post-kill-dk-brothers-9029043/
‘India’s 9/11’: How BJP went on offensive after 26/11, left UPA battling charge of being ‘weak’
indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/india-9-11-mumbai-terror-attacks-bjp-upa-9042449/
Marjorie Taylor Greene Appears on QAnon Show Despite Disavowing Movement: She told viewers her book dove into her personal stories, including how she visited ...
thedailybeast.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-appears-on-qanon-show-despite-disavowing-movement
Who is new House Speaker Mike Johnson and what can he accomplish?: The House of Representatives has a new speaker after 22 days of leaderless ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/who-is-new-house-speaker-mike-johnson-and-what-can-he-accomplish
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Florida colleagues demand info on UFOs: “If we do not have the clearance, who does?” Luna said.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2023/11/30/florida-congress-ufos-uaps-luna-gaetz-moskowitz/
Santos vows to remain ‘valuable voice’ in Congress after failed vote to remove him
thehill.com/homenews/house/4289855-santos-response-failed-expulsion-vote/
Congress, don’t bail out big box retailers by saddling consumers with the bill | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article282163438.html
Hutchinson says he’d ask Congress to authorize use of military force against Hamas as president
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4266162-hutchinson-says-he-would-use-military-force-against-hamas-as-president/
Protests and threats over Israel-Hamas war rattle Congress: "There's unquestionably a heightened threat environment," said one lawmaker.
axios.com/2023/11/17/israel-hamas-war-protests-threats-palestinian-threats-congress
Lawmakers react to Hamas attacks on Israel: Members of Congress reacted with concern and outrage to a surprise attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas on ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4243417-lawmakers-react-to-hamas-attacks-on-israel/
Members of Congress ask Biden for clemency for Native American leader convicted of murder
abcnews.go.com/US/members-congress-biden-clemency-native-american-leader-convicted/story
Coalition Warns Against 'Fiscal Commission' That Would Fast-Track Social Security Cuts
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Indicted while in office: Menendez among 7 members of Congress charged in recent years
thehill.com/homenews/4230828-indicted-while-in-office-menendez-among-7-members-of-congress-charged-in-recent-years/
Eric Swalwell Clocks Jim Jordan With A Well-Timed Troll: The California Democrat highlighted Republican hypocrisy as he called out the Ohio lawmaker for defying ...
huffpost.com/entry/eric-swalwell-jim-jordan-clock_n_650bf76de4b0514b689542c4
Congress to SBA: Go After the Deadbeats: The agency is being pressed by some Republican members of Congress to fully pursue deliquent ...
inc.com/melissa-angell/congress-wants-sba.html
Shri Thanedar quits Democratic Socialists for failing to denounce Hamas attacks: The Detroit congressman renounced the group after it promoted what he called an ...
freep.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/11/shri-thanedar-quits-democratic-socialists/71145916007/
Prosecutors ask Congress for help in ‘race against time’ to protect children from AI dangers
thehill.com/policy/technology/4187602-prosecutors-ask-congress-for-help-in-race-against-time-to-protect-children-from-ai-dangers/
‘Insane And Treasonous’: Marjorie Taylor Greene Slammed Over ‘Seceding’ Message: Greene, a close ally of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, wrote the message on the ...
huffpost.com/entry/marjorie-taylor-greene-seceding_n_64ffce56e4b0370316456ad7
Former Nine-Term Congressman Sentenced To Nearly 2 Years In Prison For Insider Trading, Report Says
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2023/09/19/former-nine-term-congressman-sentenced-to-nearly-2-years-in-prison-for-insider-trading-report-says/
Quick Glance: Former US Congressman Sentenced to 22 Months for Insider Trading
- Stephen Buyer faces trial in New York for insider trading
- Buyer receives a 22-month prison sentence for trading on insider information related to the merger of T-Mobile US Inc. and Sprint in 2018
- Judge Richard Berman sentences Buyer for four counts of securities fraud in March
- Buyer purchases Sprint stock following a conversation with a T-Mobile executive and makes illegal trades again the following year
Impeaching Biden is an alternate MAGA reality fantasy: Some of Kevin McCarthy's constituents believe Trump didn't do anything wrong, so impeaching Biden is ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-09-21/impeaching-biden-alternate-reality-of-trump-voters
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