Gina Raimondo says ‘we’ve out-innovated China’ amid chips war: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo proudly held up the progress of American industry on ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4609895-gina-raimondo-says-weve-out-innovated-china-amid-chips-war/
What the cost of insulin may mean for Biden's campaign: President Joe Biden frequently cites insulin prices as he promotes a $35 price cap for Americans with ...
apnews.com/article/biden-insulin-prices-cap-campaign-impact-f969191c3c5178c91cc973a1b89c2200
Why is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Pakistan?: Raisi is set to hold talks with top Pakistani leaders as the two nations aim to boost trade and resolve ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/why-is-irans-president-ebrahim-raisi-visiting-pakistan
GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall: Republican impeachment efforts against President Biden and his Cabinet appear to have hit a brick wall after the Senate ...
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Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
apnews.com/article/mayorkas-senate-impeachment-trial-democrats-29aa775c0e866f4160f320583f261a72
Here’s how Joe Biden can lower families’ costs for air travel: Joint ventures between ultra-low-cost carriers thus have the potential to revolutionize air travel ...
thehill.com/opinion/white-house/4605140-heres-how-joe-biden-can-lower-families-costs-for-air-travel/
Senate passes renewal of key U.S. surveillance program just after midnight deadline
pbs.org/newshour/politics/senate-passes-renewal-of-key-u-s-surveillance-program-just-after-midnight-deadline
BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...
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Johnson: Some Republicans want Speaker to have a ‘magic wand’ : House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday dismissed conservative criticism over the lack of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601412-johnson-some-republicans-want-speaker-to-have-a-magic-wand/
"Within days" - Pentagon set to quickly send Ukraine arms after US Congress approval - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/19/within-days-pentagon-set-to-quickly-send-ukraine-arms-after-us-congress-approval/
US to impose new sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program: The new sanctions and other measures will "continue a steady drumbeat of ...
jpost.com/international/article-797500
US says it will not renew easing of Venezuela oil sanctions unless progress made on elections
reuters.com/world/americas/us-says-it-will-not-renew-easing-venezuela-oil-sanctions-unless-progress-made-2024-04-15/
SAY 'WATT': After targeting furnaces, gas stoves, gas cars and more, the administration has their sights set on yet another popular household item: lightbulbs ... Show more www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-cracks-down-on-lightbulbs-as-part-of-climate-agenda
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 ...
axios.com/2024/04/16/homicide-rate-us-voters-trump
Muslim leaders tire of White House outreach on Gaza as war drags on: Some Muslim and Arab American leaders have grown frustrated with the outreach from President ...
apnews.com/article/white-house-biden-muslims-gaza-israel-war-32cbf8d76872863a6c672bdce087be23
House to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate until next week
cnn.com/2024/04/09/politics/mayorkas-impeachment-articles-house-senate/
Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week
- The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.
Justice Dept. declines to give Biden-Hur audio recordings to House committee: Officials said GOP lawmakers already have transcripts of special counsel Robert Hur ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/08/biden-hur-audio-justice-house-subpoena/
Quick Glance: Justice Dept. refuses to provide Biden-Hur audio recordings to House committee
- Justice Department officials informed House Republicans that they do not plan to give audio recordings of President Biden's interviews with the special counsel investigating his handling of classified documents.
- The decision was made as lawmakers already possess transcripts of the interviews, indicating that the request may be more about politics than seeking genuine information.
- Special counsel Hur found evidence that Biden retained classified government materials after leaving the vice presidency, but concluded that there was insufficient proof to pursue criminal charges.
- Republican lawmakers have threatened to hold the Attorney General in contempt if the recordings are not handed over, raising concerns about potential implications on future investigations.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra might leave the Biden administration after the general election to run for California governor in 2026 ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/04/09/biden-cabinet-secretary-california-governors-race-00151407
Napolitano: For Trump to run as ‘law and order candidate’ would be like ‘me saying I play in the NBA’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4579927-napolitano-for-trump-to-run-as-law-and-order-candidate-would-be-like-me-saying-i-play-in-the-nba/
Biden promotes new student debt relief plan in Wisconsin: President Joe Biden says student loan relief will empower Americans to pursue their dreams without the ...
apnews.com/article/biden-student-loan-education-forgiveness-069d64e7e6fc4edd967adf6bc5f7e699
Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said that, to date, the US State Department has never found a case where Israel has violated ... Show more
US weighs selling new fighter jets, missiles and guidance kits to Israel: Some of the weapons could take years to arrive in Israel, but the move comes as the ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/01/us-new-fighter-jets-missiles-israel-00149976
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Revives Push to Shut Down Al Jazeera in Israel
- Netanyahu called for Knesset to pass legislation to allow immediate closure of Al Jazeera in Israel.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revived a push to close down Al Jazeera in Israel.
- The bill would grant the prime minister and communications minister authority to shut down foreign networks posing security risks.
- The renewed efforts come amidst significant protests against Netanyahu's handling of the war with Hamas.
Esper ‘definitely not voting for Trump,’ leaves door open for Biden: Former Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Friday said he is not voting for his old boss ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4565533-esper-definitely-not-voting-for-trump-leaves-door-open-for-biden/
Trump’s immigration rhetoric makes inroads with some Democrats. That could be a concern for Biden
apnews.com/article/border-immigration-trump-biden-rhetoric-2024-election-327c08045edcc200f850d893de6a79d6
White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby on Tuesday stated that the attack on World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers was ... Show more #DawnToday
Lawmakers urge Biden to call out more Chinese biotech firms: A Republican and a Democratic member of Congress are calling on the Biden administration to add ...
reuters.com/world/lawmakers-urge-biden-call-out-more-chinese-biotech-firms-2024-04-01/
U.S. signs off on more bombs, warplanes for Israel: Despite the U.S. and Israeli governments’ growing rift over the Gaza war, the Biden administration continues ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/29/us-weapons-israel-gaza-war/
Quick Glance: U.S. Approves Weapon Transfers to Israel Amid Concerns
- The Biden administration recently quietly authorized the transfer of billions of dollars in bombs and fighter jets to Israel despite Washington's concerns about an anticipated military operation in southern Gaza that could threaten the lives of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians.
- The new weapons packages consist of a significant number of MK84 2,000-pound bombs and MK82 500-pound bombs. This highlights that the Biden administration considers weapons transfers off-limits when influencing the actions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Some Democrats, including allies of President Biden, argue that the U.S. government should withhold weapons if Israel does not commit to limiting civilian casualties during a planned operation in Rafah and easing restrictions on humanitarian aid in the famine-threatened Gaza Strip.
- Biden's recurring approvals of weapons transfers are strongly supported by powerful pro-Israel interest groups in Washington, including the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
“Israel is in violation of US laws.”
Former State Department official Annelle Sheline, in an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour ... Show more
Republican-led states file lawsuit to block Biden’s massive new student loan bailout plan
nypost.com/2024/03/29/us-news/republican-led-states-file-lawsuit-to-block-bidens-massive-new-student-loan-bailout-plan/
Quick Glance: GOP States Challenge Biden's Student Loan Repayment Plan
- Eleven Republican-led states sued on Thursday to overturn President Biden’s new student loan repayment plan, arguing the program is a scheme to provide widespread debt relief that the Supreme Court struck down last year.
- The lawsuit claims that the president has once again overstepped his authority by creating the Saving on a Valuable Education program, commonly known as Save, which offers lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers and a faster path to debt cancellation.
- While the states repeat arguments against debt relief in the lawsuit, it is emphasized that the Save plan is based on different authority than the rejected president's order that provided $430 billion in debt relief during the pandemic.
- Save is an amended version of an existing repayment plan, known as Revised Pay as You Earn, or Repaye, promising to forgive a borrower’s balance after 20 or 25 years of payments.
I Could Not Stay Silent: Annelle Sheline Resigns from State Dept. over U.S. Gaza Policy
democracynow.org/2024/3/28/annelle_sheline
Quick Glance: Resignation Due to US Support for Israel
- A senior official at the State Department resigned in protest against the almost impossible promotion of human rights due to US support for Israel's war in Gaza.
- Annelle Sheline, aged 38, announced her resignation while still in the middle of her two-year contract with the US Department of State as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
- Initially hesitant to publicly announce her resignation, Sheline was encouraged by colleagues opposing US support for Israel's actions in Gaza.
- These resignations are the latest in a series of public protests against the Biden administration's support for Israel, leading to internal turmoil within the US State Department.
Despite tensions: US continues to supply weapons to Israel, according to report: The relationship between US President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/usa-liefern-laut-bericht-weiter-waffen-an-israel-19621315.html
American guns fuel Haiti crisis: The crisis in Haiti over gangs who have overrun the country and outmatched security forces is fueled in part by a major ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4564355-american-guns-haiti-crisis/
U.S. Commerce updates export curbs on AI chips to China: The Biden administration on Friday revised five-month-old rules aimed at making it harder for China to ...
reuters.com/technology/us-commerce-updates-export-curbs-ai-chips-china-2024-03-29/
U.S. State Dept.: We Have Not Found Israel to Be Violating International Law in Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/3/27/headlines/us_state_dept_we_have_not_found_israel_to_be_violating_international_law_in_gaza
Biden claims to stand for women, but his new regulation will kill jobs that women want
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/03/29/biden-gig-economy-freelance-women-work/73092518007/
Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands
pbs.org/newshour/politics/interior-department-rule-aims-to-crack-down-on-methane-leaks-from-oil-gas-drilling-on-public-lands
Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/top-republican-hints-ramp-impeaching-biden-rcna145309
Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/top-republican-hints-ramp-impeaching-biden-rcna145309
Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency as the number of dengue fever cases continues to rise.
So far this year ... Show more abcnews.go.com/Health/puerto-ricos-health-department-declares-public-health-emergency/story
Colombia expels Argentine diplomats amid row with Milei: Colombia orders expulsion of Argentine diplomats after President Javier Milei describes his counterpart ...
batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/colombia-expels-argentine-diplomats-over-milei-terrorist-remarks.phtml
Quick Glance: Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats Following Controversial Remarks by Milei About Petro
- In response to Argentine President Javier Milei labeling Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a 'terrorist,' 'murderer,' and 'communist' in an interview with CNN, Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean nation.
- According to Colombia's foreign ministry, the Argentine president's comments have undermined Colombia's trust and offended the dignity of President Petro, who was democratically elected.
- Following Milei's provocative comments, Colombia recalled its ambassador to Argentina earlier this year. Petro, who is Colombia's first leftist president, has a background as a former member of the long-demobilized M-19 guerrilla movement.
- In addition to his criticism of Petro, the Libertarian Milei also targeted other regional leaders in excerpts of the interview, including Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss tax charges met with skepticism by Trump-appointed judge
axios.com/2024/03/27/hunter-biden-dismiss-tax-charges
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated
- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.
- A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.
- The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.
- Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.
The cosmic ineptitude of House Republicans’ Biden impeachment inquiry: The Republican majority on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are proving ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4554133-the-cosmic-ineptitude-of-house-republicans-biden-impeachment-inquiry/
Another man who threatened then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs sentenced to prison
cnn.com/2024/03/25/politics/arizona-election-threat-hobbs-sentenced/
Quick Glance: Federal Charges for Threatening Election Workers
- The Justice Department reported that approximately 20 individuals have been charged for threatening election officials during the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over half a dozen receiving sentences ranging from one to 3 ½ years.
- Investigators must assess reported threats to determine if they escalate from free speech to actual violent or death threats, considering the reason behind the threat and its impact on the recipient.
- Threats commonly arise during election periods, often fueled by denial of election results, leading to severe consequences for election workers, their families, and colleagues.
- Judge Steven P. Logan emphasized that violent threats pose a significant risk to American institutions and employees, constituting a direct assault on the rule of law.
Buttigieg says there will be ‘more’ federal funding for Baltimore Bridge collapse
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4566080-buttigieg-says-more-federal-funding-for-baltimore-bridge-collapse/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Republicans threaten to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt over Joe Biden documents case
apnews.com/article/biden-classified-documents-special-counsel-hur-congress-1e38dc659e9b7609c9f92b78a38458c3
Quick Glance: Republicans Threaten AG Garland Over Biden Documents Case
- House Republicans threatened to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if he did not turn over unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
- Reps. James Comer and Jim Jordan demanded Garland comply with the subpoena by providing the unredacted audio and transcripts of Hur’s hourslong interviews with Biden and his ghostwriter by April 8.
- The Justice Department emphasized its transparency with Congress throughout the process in response to the letter from the Republican chairmen.
- There are major differences between the two probes: Biden returned the documents and cooperated with the investigation, while Trump is accused of concealing documents from the government and seeking to destroy potentially incriminating evidence.
Biden signs funding package after Senate vote avoids government shutdown: The package funds key federal agencies through the end of the fiscal year in September.
axios.com/2024/03/23/government-shutdown-avoided-senate-passes-funding-budget
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
Feds charge Chinese hackers in plot targeting U.S. politicians, national security, journalists
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/25/china-hack-sanctions-politicians-us-uk/73099882007/
Biden's border "nuclear option" is still on the table: "The bullet's in the chamber."
axios.com/2024/03/24/biden-border-executive-action-immigration-2024-election
Other than Trump, virtually no one was doing better four years ago: The former president is making a mistake by urging Americans to compare his record with that ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/24/trump-biden-2024-better-off-four-years-ago/
U.S. sues Apple, says it has illegal monopoly over smartphones: Apple says a Justice Department antitrust lawsuit accusing it of engineering an illegal monopoly ...
apnews.com/article/apple-antitrust-monopoly-app-store-justice-department-822d7e8f5cf53a2636795fcc33ee1fc3
How does the U.S. refugee system work?: The United States has long been a safe haven for refugees from around the world. President Biden is working to expand the ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/how-does-the-u-s-refugee-system-work
Biden cancels nearly $6B in student debt for public service workers: His administration has canceled debt for more than 870,000 public service workers to date.
axios.com/2024/03/21/biden-cancel-student-debt-public-service-workers
Quick Glance: Biden Supports 78,000 Borrowers with Debt Relief
- President Joe Biden announces an additional $6 billion in financial aid for student debt forgiveness.
- Under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, the remaining debts of 77,700 borrowers will be forgiven.
- Furthermore, 380,000 public service workers nearing debt forgiveness will soon be contacted by the President.
- Since assuming office, over 871,000 borrowers have been relieved of their debts as adjustments and updates were made to the program.
If Republicans want to end abortion, they need to expand Medicaid to cover those babies
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/03/22/biden-administration-medicaid-expansion-states-election/73028905007/
Blinken begins new round of Gaza talks in Saudi Arabia : Secretary of State Antony Blinken started a visit to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel to discuss the ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/20/blinken-israel-saudi-gaza/
House Republicans sue Justice Department attorneys Hunter Biden probe: The lawsuit seeks to compel Mark Daly and Jack Morgan to take part in interviews with a ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-republicans-sue-justice-department-attorneys-hunter-biden-probe-rcna144567
BREAKING: The Justice Department is suing Apple, accusing it of monopolizing the smartphone market. www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/apple-sued-doj-antitrust-monopoly-biden-rcna144424
FYI: America's biggest landlords use a company called RealPage to set rent prices. And the Justice Department is now investigating whether their algorithm lets ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/03/20/rental-housing-market-doj-investigation-00147333
Sanders Says US Must Follow Suit After Canada Halts Arms Exports to Israel: "The U.S. should not provide another nickel for Netanyahu's war machine ...
commondreams.org/news/sanders-arms-exports-israel
Quick Glance: Canada Halts Weapon Deliveries to Israel
- Canada suspends weapon exports to Israel following a parliamentary vote.
- The delivery halt was approved in parliament with support from liberal and green votes.
- Canada also aims to recognize a Palestinian state and responds to the Gaza conflict.
- Export of non-lethal weapons to Israel has been suspended since January, with Israel being a major recipient of Canadian weapons.
Top former US generals say failures of Biden administration in planning drove chaotic fall of Kabul
apnews.com/article/afghanistan-kabul-milley-taliban-biden-620fd2ca8187389da38ddcf3f9466fbd
U.S. to review Israeli assurances it is not violating international law: Israel has been accused of violating the laws of war in Gaza. Now it has to prove ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/20/israel-gaza-weapons-international-law/
Rental housing market targeted in criminal price-fixing probe: The investigation adds to the legal difficulties facing the housing sector and highlights an issue ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/20/rental-housing-market-doj-investigation-00147333
Biden administration gauges Israeli compliance with laws of war : The State Department must soon assess whether Israeli assurances are “credible and reliable ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/22/israel-gaza-arms-transfer-law/
HAPPENING NOW: Congressional Democrats hold a news conference marking the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. abcnews.go.com/politics
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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Trump-backed charity Border911 may be 'breaking the law' with border-focused push to influence election, some experts say
abcnews.go.com/US/trump-backed-charity-border911-breaking-law-border-focused/story
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