Arizona grand jury charges 18 Trump allies in fake electors scheme - UPI.com: A grand jury in Arizona has indicted 18 Republican allies of former President ...
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Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration: While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/technology/tiktok-ban-bill-frustration.html
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
Romney: ‘You don’t pay someone $130,000 not to have sex with you’: Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) says no one is buying the story that former President Trump didn’t ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4617422-romney-you-dont-pay-someone-130000-not-to-have-sex-with-you/
Ted Cruz's Father and JFK Smear in National Enquirer: What We Now Know: Donald Trump's hush money trial revealed allegations about smearing opponents through the ...
newsweek.com/ted-cruzs-father-jfk-smear-national-enquirer-what-we-now-know-1894307
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Senate Begins Investigation Into Ozempic and Wegovy Prices: Senator Bernie Sanders is pressing the drugmaker Novo Nordisk for details on its pricing of the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/well/live/ozempic-cost-senate.html
Here’s How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield: Weapons from the support package, considered “a lifeline” for Ukraine’s military ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/europe/ukraine-aid-senate.html
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Crackdown on Crypto’s Role in Child Sexual Abuse: US senators have called for fresh scrutiny of crypto’s role in paying for child ...
wired.com/story/elizabeth-warren-crypto-online-child-sexual-abuse/
Secret Service agent removed from Kamala Harris' detail after 'distressing' behavior
nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/secret-service-agent-removed-kamala-harris-detail-distressing-behavior-rcna149462
Biden to deliver commencement addresses at Morehouse College and West Point: President Biden will deliver a pair of commencement addresses next month as part of ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4615352-biden-commencement-morehouse-west-point/
Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
apnews.com/article/nursing-homes-minimum-staffing-rules-harris-wisconsin-6dbc7bee56d321ddf012fcadf30dfe15
Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris to discuss criminal justice reform: Kim Kardashian has joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable highlighting the ...
apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-kardashian-criminal-justice-reform-biden-d34ae7fb30b1fe78326dafad230611d0
Sullivan blasts Biden’s moves to restrict drilling and mining in Alaska as ‘national security suicide’
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4610056-sullivan-blasts-bidens-moves-to-restrict-drilling-and-mining-in-alaska-as-national-security-suicide/
It Was Supposed to Be a Shocking Impeachment. Well, It Really Freakin’ Fizzled.: Inside the immigration showdown that never took off.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/immigration-impeachment-marjorie-taylor-greene-mayorkas-johnson-schumer-homeland-security.html
US Senate has agreement on FISA reauthorization, will vote on Friday night, Schumer says
reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-has-agreement-fisa-reauthorization-will-vote-friday-night-schumer-says-2024-04-20/
Congress passes TikTok sell-or-ban bill, but legal battles loom: Lawmakers argue that the popular social media app poses a national security threat ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/23/congress-passes-tiktok-ban-biden-china/73424172007/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
InnovationRx: Legislation Could Prevent Pharma Companies From Working With Chinese Contractors
forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2024/04/17/innovationrx-legislation-could-prevent-pharma-companies-from-working-with-chinese-contractors/
Sen. Bernie Sanders said the U.S. must end its "complicity" in Benjamin Netanyahu's war in Gaza. Sanders introduced an amendment to the $95 billion ... Show more
Middle East updates: Germany resumes UNRWA cooperation: Germany will reestablish cooperation with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza ...
dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-germany-resumes-unrwa-cooperation/live-68904333
BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...
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Kamala Harris Secret Service officer who fought her colleagues claimed gender bias in $1M lawsuit while Dallas cop
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/kamala-harris-secret-service-officer-who-brawled-her-colleagues-previously-filed-1m-law-suit-citing-gender-discrimination/
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, US funding for Israel, crisis in Gaza: The US Senate has passed a funding package that will provide $26.4 billion to aid Israel ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-24-24/
Boeing in the spotlight as Congress calls a whistleblower to testify about defects in planes
apnews.com/article/boeing-whistleblowers-safety-senate-hearings-f8354ddddc6372e3337cd74b9ea264e3
GOP senator grills Biden's energy secretary on release of US oil reserves: 'historically low levels'
foxbusiness.com/politics/gop-senator-grills-bidens-energy-secretary-release-us-oil-reserves-historically-low-levels
VP Harris to unveil nursing home rules in battleground state of Wisconsin: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to the political battleground state of ...
reuters.com/world/us/vp-harris-unveil-nursing-home-rules-battleground-state-wisconsin-2024-04-22/
109th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide Commemorated in Times Square asbarez.com/109th-anniversary-of-armenian-genocide-commemorated-in-times-square/
Murphy, Cox target nation’s happiness deficit: Story at a glance A Senate Democrat and a Republican governor are teaming up to tackle the U.S. happiness deficit ...
thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/mental-health/4615950-murphy-cox-target-nations-happiness-deficit/
Fetterman backs call for Romney to be Harvard’s next president: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Monday backed calls for retiring Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4612871-fetterman-backs-call-for-romney-to-be-harvards-next-president/
J.D. Vance’s Push to Quash Ukraine Aid Is Part of a Larger Plan: Why the Ohio senator and MAGA favorite is going to war against foreign aid.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/18/jd-vance-ukraine-aid-00153201
Senate conservatives urge House GOP to sink Speaker’s Ukraine strategy: Senate conservatives led by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) urged House Republicans to oppose what ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4605316-senate-conservatives-urge-house-sink-johnson-ukraine/
Menendez Corruption Trial Delayed for One Week: The senator’s trial will start May 13, a week later than planned, to give defense lawyers more time to prepare.
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/nyregion/menendez-bribery-trial-delay.html
Bob Menendez’s Possible Legal Defense: My Wife Did It!: Unsealed court documents reveal that at his upcoming federal bribery trial, Senator Bob Menendez might ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/bob-menendezs-possible-legal-defense-my-wife-did-it.html
Kennedy on support of Israel: ‘If we turn the other cheek to them, we’re going to get it in the neck’
thehill.com/policy/international/4593248-rep-kennedy-on-support-of-israel-if-we-turn-the-other-cheek-to-them-were-going-to-get-it-in-the-neck/
Suspect charged in alleged arson at Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office pleads not guilty
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/suspect-arrested-in-alleged-arson-at-bernie-sanders-vermont-office-enters-not-guilty-plea/
'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
Sen. Tom Cotton doubles down on comments urging people to 'forcibly remove' protesters blocking traffic
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-tom-cotton-doubles-comments-urging-people-forcibly-remove-proteste-rcna148083
Warren slams TurboTax for upselling taxpayers during filing process: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized TurboTax on Monday for charging taxpayers for ...
thehill.com/business/4595223-warren-slams-turbotax-for-upselling-taxpayers-during-filing-process/
Tim Scott focuses on his pitch to Black voters amid Trump VP speculation: Amid speculation about former President Donald Trump’s pick for a 2024 running mate ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/tim-scott-focuses-pitch-black-voters-trump-vp-speculation-rcna147796
Nevada GOP Senate Hopeful Jeff Gunter Uses Campaign Cash to Cosplay as a Cowboy: In his first campaign video, Jeff Gunter was decked out in western gear head to ...
thedailybeast.com/nevada-gop-senate-hopeful-jeff-gunter-uses-campaign-cash-to-cosplay-as-a-cowboy
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WATCH: Ukrainians celebrate passage of US military aid package: Onlookers waved to legislators, including Senator Tom Carper, who recalled meeting with the ...
euronews.com/2024/04/24/watch-ukrainians-celebrate-passage-of-us-military-aid-package
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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US Senator Pete Ricketts argued on Tuesday for a ban on TikTok because the app and the Chinese Communist Party are behind the push of pro-Palestine content in ... Show more
John Fetterman Shoots Down Biden’s Approach on Iran: “It’s astonishing that we are not standing firmly with Israel,” the Democratic senator said on Sunday.
thedailybeast.com/john-fetterman-shoots-down-bidens-approach-on-iran
The abortion debate is giving Kamala Harris a moment. But voters still aren’t sold
bostonherald.com/2024/04/17/the-abortion-debate-is-giving-kamala-harris-a-moment-but-voters-still-arent-sold/
Schumer says senators struggling to reach deal to pass FISA before deadline: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Friday said “disagreements remain” between ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/fisa-senate-negotiations/
US Senate votes to reauthorise surveillance programme, Biden to sign swiftly - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/us-senate-votes-to-reauthorise-surveillance-programme-biden-to-sign-swiftly
Allred’s fundraising for Senate race passes O’Rourke’s 2018 pace: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred raised over $9.5 million for his U.S. Senate campaign in the first ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/15/colin-allred-beto-orourke-ted-cruz-fundraising/
Senate Advances FISA’s Contested Section 702, Which Has Led to Warrantless Spying on U.S. Citizens
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/headlines/senate_advances_fisas_contested_section_702_which_has_led_to_warrantless_spying_on_us_citizens
State Sen. Aaron Rouse of Virginia Beach to seek Dem nomination for LG: His announcement came hours after Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney said he is dropping his run ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/aaron-rouse-levar-stoney-lieutenant-governor-virginia-beach/article_e6418c0e-0173-11ef-a8a1-d3a1fb40a26f.html
Wisconsin Republican accuses Biden of allowing Hamas to ‘rearm’ amid pressure on Israel
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4592531-wisconsin-republican-accuses-biden-of-allowing-hamas-to-rearm-amid-pressure-on-israel/
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/
Sunrise Protesters Arrested at VP's House Demanding Biden Declare a Climate Emergency
commondreams.org/news/sunrise-movement-los-angeles
Baldwin edges Hovde in Wisconsin Senate race fundraising: Incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) raised more from donors than Republican Eric Hovde in the first ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4595683-baldwin-hovde-wisconsin-senate-race-fundraising/
New bill would force IRS to explain tax return errors: A newly proposed change to the tax code would require greater specificity from the IRS when it comes to ...
thehill.com/business/4602429-new-bill-would-force-irs-to-explain-tax-return-errors/
Iran’s Unprecedented Attack on Israel: A yearslong shadow war between the countries burst into the open after Tehran fired hundreds of drones and missiles.
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/podcasts/the-daily/iran-israel-attack.html
Sen. John Fetterman says Biden should not rule out US involvement in an Israeli campaign against Iran
foxnews.com/media/sen-fetterman-president-biden-us-response-iran-attacks
Biden flexes his cash advantage, GOP megadonors spend big in latest FEC filings : Federal Election Commission filings from the first quarter of 2024 show ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/16/trump-biden-fundraising-april-fec/
A complete guide to sustainable leather alternatives that look and feel like the real thing | CNN Underscored
cnn.com/cnn-underscored/fashion/leather-alternatives
Robbins: Elizabeth Warren’s backbone AWOL on Israel: When Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, running for re-election and eager to placate the untethered ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/15/robbins-elizabeth-warrens-backbone-awol-on-israel/
Vice President Kamala Harris returning to Wisconsin, visiting La Crosse on Monday
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/18/vice-president-kamala-harris-visiting-la-crosse-on-monday/73370563007/
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
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
After rocky start, Kamala Harris emerges as the Biden campaign’s lead prosecutor on top issues
cnn.com/2024/04/21/politics/kamala-harris-campaigning-biden-2024/
Quick Glance: Kamala Harris as Biden Campaign's Lead Prosecutor
- Kamala Harris has emerged as the Biden campaign's lead prosecutor, energetically and passionately fighting against Trump and advocating for key issues.
- Her intensified appearances and clear stance against Trump demonstrate a newfound liberation and energy she draws from direct confrontation.
- Harris leverages her experience as a former prosecutor to address topics like gun control and reproductive rights, establishing an emotional connection with younger voters.
- Despite past criticism and doubts, Harris exhibits a clear focus and expresses her positions with authority and determination, while her team works on strengthening her presence and impact.
Warren, Whitehouse demand Chamber explain decision to sue CFPB: Two Democratic senators are demanding answers from a pro-business lobbying giant regarding its ...
thehill.com/business/4590869-warren-whitehouse-demand-chamber-explain-decision-to-sue-cfpb/
Advertising heats up in Arizona Senate race, previewing a tough campaign: The ad war is heating up in the Arizona Senate race, with both sides launching digital ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/advertising-heats-arizona-senate-race-previewing-tough-campaign-rcna148260
Explainer: Why the US government is trying to ban TikTok: Many US lawmakers say TikTok poses national security risks.
nation.africa/kenya/news/explainers/explainer-why-the-us-government-is-trying-to-ban-tiktok-4600220
PG A.M.: Ossoff lands grant money for rural hospital in southwest Georgia: If there is a symbol of Georgia’s rural health care crisis, it’s the Southwest Georgia ...
ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/pg-am-ossoff-lands-grant-money-for-rural-hospital-in-southwest-georgia/ARANDL2EKRBJDOQGUZHF6MBGPI/
Bob Graham, former senator and Florida governor, dies at 87: Graham served three terms in the Senate and two terms as Florida's governor.
pbs.org/newshour/politics/bob-graham-former-senator-and-florida-governor-dies-at-87
A Boeing engineer has told a US Senate hearing that the company is ‘putting out defective airplanes’ due to improper manufacturing methods.
Accused rapist who tried to clear his name loses blockbuster defamation trial against TV network
cnn.com/2024/04/15/australia/australia-lehrmann-defamation-verdict-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: How Justice Michael Lee unraveled the Higgins-Lehrmann 'Omnishambles'
- Justice Michael Lee meticulously unpicked the complex allegations in the Lehrmann-Higgins case with sharp clarity and meticulous precision.
- Lee assessed the truth question separately for the rape and cover-up allegations, finding the former proven and the latter not.
- He criticized Ten, Wilkinson, and her team for inadequate research efforts and found the testimonies of Lehrmann and Higgins unconvincing.
- Lee's judgment provides valuable insights for future defamation and sexual assault prosecutions as well as for media practice.
Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87: Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist ...
apnews.com/article/bob-graham-dies-obituary-florida-senator-governor-80c4f1609e314eff981fcfae7d0b32ba
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/
Ted Cruz suddenly doesn't want to talk about his podcast: The Texas senator's usually keen to hype up his podcast or talk about campaign finance ...
businessinsider.com/ted-cruz-iheartmedia-super-pac-verdict-podcast-violation-2024-4
US 'swatting' pranks stoke alarm in election year.
In recent months, election workers, judges, and politicians have been "swatted ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/us-swatting-pranks-stoke-alarm-013926763.html
Should Kamala Harris step aside as Joe Biden's running mate?: One reader calls on Vice President Harris to step aside for the sake of the country ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-23/should-kamala-harris-step-aside-as-joe-bidens-running-mate
Warnock headed to the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis: WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock
ajc.com/politics/warnock-headed-to-the-vatican-to-meet-with-pope-francis/IK5U3WTTURFSRNP6TO3HQLDA4E/
Voters think the nation is going off rails — just not in their state: There is a strange chasm between how voters perceive their own state vs. the nation ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/13/voter-perceptions-economy/
Thanks to a SuperPAC, McCormick leads Casey in fundraising. For now.: Sen. Bob Casey and Republican senate candidate Dave McCormick appear to be gearing up for ...
inquirer.com/politics/election/casey-mccormick-campaign-fundraising-2024-superpac-20240418.html
U.S. Scrutiny of Chinese Company Could Disrupt U.S. Supply Chain for Key Drugs: Lawmakers raising national security concerns and seeking to disconnect a major ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/health/wuxi-us-drugs-congress.html
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