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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
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
Aid to Ukraine seemed dead. Then secretive talks revived it.: In one meeting, Biden and others sprang a surprise effort to persuade Speaker Johnson to pass the ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/ukraine-israel-aid-bill-new-details/
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.
GOP senator bashes Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'She is dragging our brand down': Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., went after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Tuesday ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/gop-senator-bashes-marjorie-taylor-greene-dragging-brand-rcna149136
Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact
- Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.
- Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.
- Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.
- The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.
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.
Biden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in upstate New York
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246888804/biden-chips-syracuse-micron
Home Depot 5-foot skeleton dog debuts Thursday in early Halloween online sale: The home improvement chain is the first major retailer to push out fall holiday ...
axios.com/2024/04/24/home-depot-halloween-2024-skeletons-decorations
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/
Harris details her ‘hair story’: Braids were ‘definitely the look for most of my childhood’
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4611872-kamala-harris-hair-story-braids/
Amazon tacking on a new optional monthly fee to Prime membership: Brace yourself for more new fees and surcharges on top of regular subscription fees.
axios.com/2024/04/24/amazon-prime-fees-expensive-increase-prices
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/
Utah Republicans to select nominee for Mitt Romney's open US Senate seat: The Utah Republican Party is set to select a nominee in the race to replace Mitt Romney ...
apnews.com/article/utah-mitt-romney-senate-race-739cded3471acc99ae9fa0f770d583c6
Musk speaks out against effort to ban TikTok: ‘Not what America stands for’: Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk spoke out against the effort to ban TikTok in the U ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4606395-musk-speaks-out-against-effort-to-ban-tiktok/
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.
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/
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/
300+ Arrested Outside Schumer's Home During Jewish-Led Seder Against Gaza Genocide
commondreams.org/news/schumer-protest-gaza
Harris heads to Nevada to focus on abortion, still front-and-center in neighboring Arizona
abcnews.go.com/Politics/harris-heads-nevada-focus-abortion-front-center-arizona/story
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Mitch McConnell says presidents shouldn't be immune from prosecution: Mitch McConnell said in an interview that he doesn't think presidents should be immune from ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/trump-mitch-mcconnell-presidents-immune-prosecution-rcna149368
Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
- Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.
- McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.
- He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.
- McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
US Vice President Kamala Harris blamed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for the loss of abortion rights in Arizona ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/kamala-harris-heads-arizona-after-abortion-ban-2024-04-12/
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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Boeing whistleblower says he’s ‘at peace’ if something happens to him: Boeing whistleblower Sam Salehpour appeared to tear up as he told a Senate committee he ...
thehill.com/business/4600360-boeing-whistleblower-says-hes-at-peace-if-something-happens-to-him/
"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
Biden urged to ban China-made electric vehicles from the US: Senate Banking Committee chair called Chinese EVs an "existential threat" to the US motor industry.
bbc.com/news/articles/cyerg64dn97o
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/
Republican Senators Demand Biden Use National Guard to Suppress Columbia Protests
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/tom-cotton-josh-hawley-biden-national-guard-columbia-1235008553/
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/
Letter: Misleading ads are irresponsible. When deriding spending, Curtis should be specific about what programs he would cut.
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/04/21/letter-misleading-ads-are/
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
Tester's campaign against his own party: The senator's campaign in deep-red Montana could be the difference between Democrats keeping Senate control or ...
axios.com/2024/04/24/jon-tester-biden-democrats
Ted Cruz Scolded by Largest Texas Newspaper: The GOP senator was called out as one of "those standing in the way" of additional funding for Affordable ...
newsweek.com/ted-cruz-scolded-houston-chronicle-affordable-connectivity-program-extension-1890150
Three takeaways as Democratic donors pour cash into fight for Senate: Democrats face an uphill battle to keep control of the Senate, but new fundraising reports ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/three-takeaways-democratic-donors-pour-cash-fight-senate-rcna148045
Lawmakers say Boeing avoided accountability over economic concerns: Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) claimed Wednesday that the “lack of accountability” for Boeing is ...
trib.al/OesGQj8
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/
'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
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
Fact check: Marco Rubio says Joe Biden is misleading on inflation: Inflation has risen during Biden’s presidency, but wage gains have cushioned the blow of ...
houstonchronicle.com/about/newsroom-news/article/fact-check-biden-inflation-19412322.php
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.
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.
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
Big banks warn of sting as Americans shift towards higher-yielding deposits.: A trio of banks turned in strong first quarter earnings, but warned that profits ...
axios.com/2024/04/12/j-p-mogran-chase-q1-earnings-interest-rates
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
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
What Donald Trump wants in his next vice president — and who he’s considering: Donald Trump knows what sort of vice president he wants, has an ever-changing list ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/12/trump-vice-president-running-mate/
The hearing will feature testimony and documents from whistleblower Sam Salehpour, a current engineer at the company.
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/
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/
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/
Ron Wyden Fears Congress Is About to Enable a Spying Dragnet: Ron Wyden discusses the FISA Section 702 expansion bill that could make thousands of businesses ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/ron-wyden-fears-fisa-702-could-deputize-americans-to-spy.html
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/
Senate hearing with deepfake experts tackles elections and sexual abuse : At a Senate hearing, deepfake detection software experts shared concerns with existing ...
nbcnews.com/tech/misinformation/senate-hearing-deepfake-experts-tackles-elections-sexual-abuse-rcna148109
Casey has big cash advantage over McCormick, latest campaign finance filings show
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/casey-has-big-cash-advantage-over-mccormick-latest-campaign-finance-filings-show.html
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Iran attack prompts renewed call for aid to Israel, other U.S. allies: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday called on Congress to pass a stalled aid ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/14/iran-attack-prompts-renewed-call-for-aid-to-israel-other-u-s-allies/
Opinion | The IRS Is Here to Help With Direct File. Oh No: The tax man wants to file your taxes for you. What could go wrong?
wsj.com/articles/irs-direct-file-taxes-elizabeth-warren-joe-biden-aa7c214d
Bob Casey voted to ban TikTok. How will that play in the Pa. Senate race?: Sen. Bob Casey voted for legislation that will require TikTok to be sold or face a ban ...
inquirer.com/politics/election/bob-casey-tiktok-bill-bytedance-20240424.html
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Why America should think twice before banning Chinese EVs: The challenge in front of the US government is to distinguish security threats from lobbying efforts
thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2024/04/23/why-america-should-think-twice-before-banning-chinese-evs/
Ozempic hits booze sales, Moderna likes AI, and Biogen's blockbuster drug: Pharma news roundup
qz.com/ozempic-wegovy-weight-loss-drug-prices-moderna-biogen-1851436487
TikTok sale necessary to keep China from gaining advantage over U.S.: Casey: Casey spoke to reporters after accepting the endorsement of the 177 ...
pennlive.com/politics/2024/04/tiktok-sale-necessary-to-keep-china-from-gaining-advantage-over-us-casey.html
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Elizabeth Warren reelection: Republican Ian Cain enters Senate race: The first Black and openly gay City Council president in Quincy’s history ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/24/nation/quincy-ian-cain-us-senate-elizabeth-warren/
Biden Signs Reauthorization of FISA’s Section 702 Despite Privacy and Rights Concerns
democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/biden_signs_reauthorization_of_fisas_section_702_despite_privacy_and_rights_concerns
Banks could flood into stablecoins if new bill passes: S&P Global: A new stablecoin bill, introduced by Senators Gillibrand and Lummis could see U.S ...
cointelegraph.com/news/banks-flood-stablecoin-market-new-payment-act-passes-senate
Sen. Warren calls for increased safeguards in stablecoin legislation: In a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen last week, the Massachusetts senator ...
americanbanker.com/news/sen-warren-calls-for-increased-safeguards-in-stablecoin-legislation
Shouldn't Teams, Zoom, Slack all interoperate securely for the Feds? Wyden is asking
theregister.com/2024/04/24/wyden_government_interoperability/
Senators show confidence in Johnson’s O’Hare rebuild plan: Johnson wants to change the sequencing of construction on the long-awaited Global Terminal and two new ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/senators-show-confidence-johnsons-ohare/
The bill that could ban TikTok is barreling ahead: The bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the United States appears to be much closer to becoming law.
engadget.com/the-bill-that-could-ban-tiktok-is-barreling-ahead-230518984.html
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
In this week’s #ApprovalMatrix : The kids think they can cancel Courtney Love? Think again.
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China land grabs, skipped budget vote: Fact checking Indiana Republicans' gubernatorial ads
indystar.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/22/fact-checking-the-ads-in-indianas-republican-governors-race/73355199007/
US Senate strengthens the NSA: The US senators have extended Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and added a “Stasi paragraph” for ...
heise.de/news/FISA-US-Senat-genehmigt-verschaerfte-Massenueberwachung-trotz-Datenschutzbedenken-9692524.html
U.S. Senators Lummis, Gillibrand Take on Stablecoin Legislation With New Bill: Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand unveiled a new bill Wednesday ...
coindesk.com/policy/2024/04/17/us-senators-lummis-gillibrand-take-on-stablecoin-legislation-with-new-bill/
Congress Presses Biden on Sudan Amid 'Crisis of Epic Proportions': With top UN and African Union officials warning that the year-long war in Sudan has reached ...
allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00089019.html
A Top Senator Is Spearheading The TikTok Crackdown As House Bill Gains Senate Momentum
Senator Maria Cantwell spearheads TikTok regulation amid concerns over ... Show more
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
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/
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
Microsoft, beset by hacks, grapples with problem years in the making: Microsoft has embarked on its biggest security reboot in two decades, but critics question ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/microsoft-beset-by-hacks-grapples-with-problem-years-in-the-making
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
Paid articlePaid LIVE | USPS chief faces Senate grilling over mail service woes in metro Atlanta: [UPDATE: 10:30 a.m.]: The U.S. Senate hearing began with opening statements from ...
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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/
Miami Lyric Opera is, sadly, closing but passion and hard work showed | Opinion: I was an opera lover before MLO came along, but experiencing the work done by ...
miamiherald.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article287701640.html
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