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As Florida Democrats profess optimism, polling shows voters favor Donald Trump and Rick Scott
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/19/as-florida-democrats-profess-optimism-polling-shows-voters-favor-donald-trump-and-rick-scott-2/
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: ‘Republicans are full of s‑‑‑’: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4605026-murphy-trump-jr-mayorkas-vote/
Progressives Oppose Israel Funding Advanced by US House: "Congress is shamefully choosing a failed approach of fueling genocide rather than saving ...
commondreams.org/news/progressives-oppose-israel-aid
Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package
pbs.org/newshour/world/legislation-that-could-force-a-tiktok-ban-revived-as-part-of-house-foreign-aid-package
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
House Speaker Mike Johnson risks job to deliver aid to Ukraine: Staring down a decision so consequential it could alter the course of history -- but also end his ...
apnews.com/article/house-ukraine-aid-speaker-ouster-c525efc953d532242d6d441c55724992
Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
Elizabeth Warren slammed for wanting to ‘break up Apple’s smartphone monopoly’: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she’s not a fan of “green texts on iPhones” and ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/elizabeth-warren-slammed-for-wanting-to-break-up-apples-smartphone-monopoly/
Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) trolled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) with a pair of amendments that ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4602827-moskowitz-trolls-greene-with-foreign-aid-amendments/
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."
- Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.
- The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
Pelosi memoir ‘The Art of Power’ planned for August release: A new memoir penned by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will be available later this year ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4602454-pelosi-memoir-the-art-of-power-planned-for-august-release/
GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: ‘They would like to see the Russians win’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603977-gop-lawmaker-slams-republican-colleagues-over-ukraine-support-they-would-like-to-see-the-russians-win/
Trump Media CEO is a 'loser' for blasting short-sellers: Citadel Securities: Trump Media's CEO is a "proverbial loser" for blaming DJT's stock crash on ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/trump-media-stock-crash-djt-ken-griffin-citadel-short-sellers-2024-4
Billionaire Republican donor’s firm brands Trump’s social media CEO ‘loser’: Ken Griffin’s Citadel Securities claimed Devin Nunes would be ‘fired on The ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/19/ken-griffin-says-trump-social-media-ceo-loser
Boeing in the spotlight as Congress calls a whistleblower to testify about defects in planes
apnews.com/article/boeing-whistleblowers-safety-senate-hearings-f8354ddddc6372e3337cd74b9ea264e3
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners
- Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.
- Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.
- After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.
- Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.
Columbia Suspends Ilhan Omar’s Daughter One Day After Omar Grilled School Administrators
theintercept.com/2024/04/18/columbia-suspends-ilhan-omar-daughter-gaza-encampment/
Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
House Speaker Johnson Attaches TikTok Ban Bill to Ukraine, Israel Funding Package
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/headlines/house_speaker_johnson_attaches_tiktok_ban_bill_to_ukraine_israel_funding_package
'This is a criminal cover up': Ed Pierson, a former senior manager at Boeing, said the company continues to 'conceal the truth' about the safety of their ... Show more reut.rs/49HU4T2
Behind the IMF's warning to Biden and Congress on deficit spending: The IMF is sounding the alarm about "large fiscal slippages" in the U.S and China.
axios.com/2024/04/19/imf-warning-biden-congress-deficit-spending
Who’s the Trump VP Pick? Odds for Every Shortlist Candidate: Who is the Trump VP pick? Here’s the latest news on the rumored Trump shortlist for vice-president — ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-vp-pick-2024-candidates-odds.html
Quick Glance: Michael Cohen Criticizes Trump's Barron Graduation Ban Complaint as Ridiculous
- Michael Cohen describes Trump's complaint about a potential ban on attending Barron's graduation ceremony as comical.
- Cohen points out that Trump apparently did not attend the graduation ceremonies of his other children.
- Cohen is expected to be a key witness in Trump's trial, which revolves around allegations of hush money payments to silence an affair with Stormy Daniels.
- HuffPost advocates for making high-quality journalism freely accessible and seeks support to continue to ensure this.
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from App Store under orders from China: The move comes amid growing U.S.-China tensions as Congress moves closer to a TikTok ...
axios.com/2024/04/19/apple-china-whatsapp-threads-app-store
Far-right US Senate candidate tells crowd to ‘strap on a Glock’ before elections: Kari Lake of Arizona warned supporters of ‘intense’ election year in which ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/17/kari-lake-gun-glock-election
Unions are getting bolder in targeting Big Business: The U.S. worker unionization rate hit a new low in 2023, but public support for unions is near a six-decade ...
axios.com/2024/04/18/unions-disney-cvs-demand-workers-labor-market
Ukrainian-born Republican Spartz proposes reducing military aid for Ukraine: Republican Representative Victoria Spartz, the only U.S. lawmaker born in Ukraine ...
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-born-republican-congresswoman-spartz-proposes-amendments-to-reduce-military-aid-funding-for-ukraine/
Election handicapper moves Arizona Senate race to ‘leans Democratic’: An elections handicapper moved its rating of the Arizona Senate race from “toss-up” to ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599480-arizona-senate-race-election-handicapper-leans-democratic/
"That unconditional support for the Israeli military must end." Senator Bernie Sanders says the US must stop funding Israel with billions of dollars ... Show more
Comer, Raskin get into shouting match: ‘Somebody needs therapy here’ : Reps. James Comer (R-Ky.) and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) got into a heated shouting match during ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4602584-comer-raskin-shouting-oversight/
Senate Republicans call for investigation into Temu app: Two Senate Republicans are urging the Biden administration to investigate Temu, an online marketplace ...
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Abortion, border dominate US Senate race in battleground Arizona: A restrictive abortion ban revived in Arizona is providing a new opening for Democrats in the ...
reuters.com/world/us/abortion-border-dominate-us-senate-race-battleground-arizona-2024-04-18/
Republicans Are Determined to Keep Credit Card Late Fees High: House and Senate Republicans have moved to block new consumer protection rules aimed at curbing ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/republicans-block-credit-card-late-fees-1235006519/
BANKING BLUNDER: U.S. attorneys general are calling out Bank of America for its alleged 'discriminatory behavior' in a letter that condemns the bank's efforts ... Show more www.foxbusiness.com/politics/indiana-ag-blasts-bank-of-america-alleged-discriminatory-behavior
Ozempic's latest reported side effect: pregnancy: A number of women are reporting unplanned pregnancies while taking drugs like Ozempic.
axios.com/2024/04/18/ozempic-pregnancy-weight-loss-drugs-fertility-report
Jeff Landry pushes bill that would block public from viewing government records: Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, who touted transparency on the campaign trail and ...
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/jeff-landry-supports-bill-to-gut-la-public-records-access/article_85c682a7-5aab-5dfd-9d47-833ae985f956.html
Yes, in 2023 Congress passed the fewest number of bills since the Great Depression
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/politifactwisconsin/2024/04/17/in-2023-congress-passed-smallest-number-of-bills-since-great-depression/73341509007/
TikTok ban bill put on faster track through US Congress: Move to bundle divest-or-ban measure with foreign aid could compel Senate to act against Chinese-owned ...
ft.com/content/c980675b-65a4-4f64-ba5a-dd87fef4f39a
WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as Ukraine aid again considered in Congress
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-pentagon-holds-news-briefing-as-ukraine-aid-again-considered-in-congress
USA: Spinners drive former President Donald Trump to re-election: Radical preachers and conspiracy tellers are flooding the US election campaign with lies.
t-online.de/nachrichten/tagesanbruch/id_100389074/usa-spinner-treiben-ex-praesident-donald-trump-zur-erneuten-wahl.html
Pro-Israel money pours in to unseat progressives in congressional races: Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush face formidable challenges but Rashida Tlaib ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/17/pro-israel-money-progressives-congress-challenges
Lawmakers say Boeing avoided accountability over economic concerns: Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) claimed Wednesday that the “lack of accountability” for Boeing is ...
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Warren requests student-debt relief for defrauded private borrowers: Millions of student-loan borrowers are being transferred from Navient to MOHELA ...
businessinsider.com/elizabeth-warren-cancel-student-debt-borrowers-transfer-navient-to-mohela-2024-4
Mike Johnson’s Ukraine-Israel Aid Plan Implodes as Republicans Rebel: Some GOP lawmakers are demanding a border provision, while Democrats seek to bypass speaker ...
on.wsj.com/4cZxdp2
Ivy Getty Files for Divorce From Tobias Engel: After three years of marriage and a lavish wedding attended by Anya Taylor-Joy, Nancy Pelosi and Olivia Rodrigo ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/style/ivy-getty-divorce-tobias-engel.html
What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever: Heavy precipitation from El Nino and the ongoing effects of human-driven climate change have ...
pbs.org/newshour/health/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-outbreak-of-dengue-fever
'MONOPOLY' MATTERS: GOP senator slams Ticketmaster for 'high prices’ ahead of reported DOJ lawsuit. www.foxbusiness.com/politics/gop-senator-slams-ticketmaster-for-exorbitantly-high-prices-ahead-of-reported-doj-lawsuit
52% of registered voters back Baldwin over Hovde in the latest Marquette University poll
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/17/marquette-university-poll-2024-baldwin-ahead-of-hovde-for-u-s-senate/73343358007/
Legislation would ban most uses of toxic forever chemicals within a decade: U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin wants to begin shutting off the tap by outlawing per- and ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/pfas-ban-bill/
U.S. Senator adds to warning of Vista's ammo deal with Czech group: The company's $1.9B deal hinges on CFIUS ruling.
axios.com/2024/04/17/vista-ammo-deal-kennedy-warning
The hearing will feature testimony and documents from whistleblower Sam Salehpour, a current engineer at the company.
Adam Frisch again tops quarterly fundraising totals; Lauren Boebert leads money race in new district
gazette.com/politics/elections/democrat-adam-frisch-again-tops-quarterly-fundraising-totals-among-colorado-congressional-candidates/article_17bbd7a6-b1fc-52a4-9782-e26a14741e0c.html
Who is Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, who may help oust Speaker Mike Johnson?
cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/17/thomas-massie-kentucky-republican-may-help-oust-speaker-mike-johnson/73354124007/
Walt Handelsman: Multi-step plan: Click here to view this article from theadvocate.com.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/walt_handelsman/speaker-johnson-battles-with-marjorie-taylor-greene/article_78997ed5-8e88-5858-95f1-b0da4d97a357.html
US Aid For Ukraine Won't Change Battlefield Dynamics, Says Kremlin: US House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday he would advance a $61 billion package of ...
ndtv.com/world-news/us-aid-for-ukraine-wont-change-battlefield-dynamics-says-kremlin-5470853
Even without Lauren Boebert as a foil, Adam Frisch leads in fundraising in Colorado congressional contests
denverpost.com/2024/04/17/frisch-boebert-campaign-fundraising-congressional-races-first-quarter-2024/
US Senator Claims Apple is Monopolizing on Smartphones Through 'Green Texts'
techtimes.com/articles/303795/20240419/senator-claims-apple-monopolizing-smartphones-through-green-texts.htm
US Senate Secures $6.1 Billion for Micron Technology Chip Plants, Boosting Manufacturing Sector in NY, Idaho
techtimes.com/articles/303719/20240418/senate-secures-6-1-billion-micron-technology-chip-plants-boosting.htm
TikTok Ban or Sale: What US Bill Means for the App: TikTok’s future in the US is heading toward its moment of truth.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/tiktok-ban-or-sale-what-us-bill-means-for-the-app
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You Shouldn’t Be So Happy About Your Tax Refund. Here’s Why: I just wrote out a big check and got nothing in return.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/you-shouldn-t-be-so-happy-about-your-tax-refund-here-s-why
United Airlines says Boeing blowout cost it $200m: The carrier was forced to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet for three weeks after a mid-air cabin blowout on ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642169
Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
Gov. Jared Polis signs bill sending $24 million to Colorado schools seeing influx of immigrant students
denverpost.com/2024/04/18/migrant-school-funding-bill-colorado/
Current and former Boeing employees delivered stark warnings at two US Senate hearings on Wednesday (April 17) over safety culture and manufacturing quality at ... Show more thestartv.com/c/news cutt.ly/TheStar fb.com/TheStarOnline
Satya Nadella, Sakshi Malik, Ajay Banga among Time’s most influential people 2024. See list
hindustantimes.com/india-news/satya-nadella-sakshi-malik-ajay-banga-among-time-s-most-influential-people-2024-see-list-101713370603876.html
As GOP divisions roil Congress, Kentucky legislative leaders maintain control ― mostly
courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-general-assembly/2024/04/18/kentucky-republican-leadership-keeps-control-during-congress-division/73259576007/
Countdown: The Bloomberg Close, Asia Edition: Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to end your day.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-18/countdown-the-bloomberg-close-asia-edition
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In Lansing, Michigan lawmakers face reckoning on their secret fundraising: The question of whether Michigan's leaders desire to bring transparency to ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/17/michigan-lawmakers-face-reckoning-on-their-secret-fundraising-lansing-lee-chatfield-dana-nessel/73358833007/
Five major publishers join federal lawsuit against Iowa law that bans books from schools
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2024/04/17/publishers-join-penguin-lawsuit-against-iowa-senate-file-496-book-ban-harpercollins-macmillan/73354938007/
PM Shmyhal meets with US Treasury Secretary Yellen: Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held talks on the long-awaited U.S ...
kyivindependent.com/pm-shmyhal-meets-with-us-treasury-secretary-yellen/
Senate Democrats urge crackdown on autonomous vehicles and driver assist: Senators Richard Blumenthal and Ed Markey are calling on NHTSA to crack down on ...
theverge.com/2024/4/18/24133448/autonomous-vehicles-adas-blumenthal-markey-nhtsa
TikTok Divest-or-Ban Bill Moving on Fast Track Through Congress: TikTok is heading to its moment of truth in Washington, with Congress on a fast track to approve ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/tiktok-divest-or-ban-bill-moving-on-fast-track-through-congress
Provisions that limit Social Security retirement benefits in Louisiana would prove costly
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/rescinding-social-security-provisions-will-be-costly/article_35cfb56e-8f14-5289-b35d-e81089f800dc.html
Ossoff to USPS chief about mail woes: ‘You’ve got weeks ... to fix this.’: A frustrated Jon Ossoff did not hold back Tuesday in his questioning of the postmaster ...
ajc.com/politics/usps-delays-atlanta-us-senate-hearing-chief-grilling/V5DJ5JX4VZBTPD7ILDVGA5NUV4/
EDITORIAL: Polis should veto landlord-tenant tripwire: A bill saddling Colorado landlords with supposed safeguards for tenants is now on Gov. Jared Polis’ desk ...
gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-polis-should-veto-landlord-tenant-tripwire/article_81ffc160-fc4c-11ee-8cd6-3360b67272c0.html
With time running out, U.S. House presses to extend broadband subsidy: Advocates for extending an internet subscriber subsidy for needy households will press for ...
post-gazette.com/business/tech-news/2024/04/17/affordable-connectivity-program-pennsylvania-u-s-house-representatives/stories/202404170108
House lawmakers are optimistic about comprehensive privacy legislation: A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee held a legislative hearing on Wednesday to ...
theverge.com/2024/4/17/24133323/american-privacy-rights-act-house-lawmakers-legislative-hearing
Live news: US stocks notch first 4-day losing streak since start of January
ft.com/content/d53fc2e5-66f4-476a-a4dc-4a2ddfbdee07
Cori Bush Paid Security Guard Husband $15,000 This Year—Amid Investigation For Earlier Payments
forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2024/04/17/cori-bush-paid-security-guard-husband-15000-this-year-amid-investigation-for-earlier-payments/
Boeing's Safety Won’t Be Helped by Senate Grandstanding: The planemaker doesn’t need a growing chorus of naysayers to solve its well-detailed problems ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-17/boeing-s-safety-won-t-be-helped-by-senate-grandstanding
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Democrat Mucarsel-Powell takes aim at Rick Scott’s changing abortion views: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Rick Scott's likely Democratic opponent in the November ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/democrat-mucarsel-powell-takes-aim-at-rick-scotts-changing-abortion-views/
Speaker Mike Johnson endorses Nancy Mace in SC US House race, calling her 'unafraid'
postandcourier.com/politics/speaker-johnson-endorses-nancy-mace-for-congress/article_accd3202-fba1-11ee-856f-1b8479507587.html
Crypto PAC Spent Millions to Get Alabama Candidate on Path Toward Congress: Shomari Figures just won the Democratic primary in Alabama after $2 ...
coindesk.com/policy/2024/04/17/crypto-pac-spent-millions-to-get-alabama-candidate-on-path-toward-congress/
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