Lawmakers Pledge to Fight for Comprehensive Action on Stillbirths

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Tennessee Legislature passes bill to arm teachers despite fierce opposition: The Tennessee state House passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow teachers who are ...

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FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements that prevent tens of millions of ...

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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.

The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.

Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.

Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.

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Biden rebukes Trump over ‘cruelty’ of Florida’s six-week abortion ban : It was Biden’s first major speech on abortion since Trump suggested that the politically ...

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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable

President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.

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Adams blames ‘outside agitators’ for problems at Columbia protests as students dig in

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Trump gag order hearing kicks off hush money trial: Live updates: Former President Trump’s hush money trial on Tuesday will begin with a New York judge hearing ...

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Quick Glance: Court Hearing on Gag Order Violation Amid Trump-Cohen Feud

Judge Juan Merchan will determine whether to penalize Donald Trump for repeated breaches of the gag order preventing the former president from publicly discussing witnesses or jurors in the criminal hush money case.

Prosecutors are urging Merchan to impose a $1,000 fine on Trump for each violation and to caution him that future infractions can result in not just additional fines but also potential incarceration.

Responding to Trump's social media activity, Cohen, a pivotal prosecution witness, accused Trump of desperation on Twitter, with Trump's legal team justifying his responses as campaign-related.

Regarding the gag order infringements, the jury will not be presented with arguments. Merchan specified that if the arguments are not wrapped up by 11 a.m., they will pick up the discussion on the infringements at a later time.

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US CDC warns of harmful reactions to fake Botox injections: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday alerted clinicians about risks ...

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The United States is preparing a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the first to be sourced from the yet to be signed Ukraine-Israel bill ...

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Quick Glance: Senate prepares for final passage of Ukraine-Israel aid bill

The House-passed supplemental funding package to provide long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other allies was advanced by the Senate on Tuesday to prepare the legislation for final passage.

Senators voted 80-19 to proceed with the $95 billion foreign aid package, encompassing funds for humanitarian aid, national security items, and potentially a TikTok ban.

Active discussions continue among senators to reach an agreement on amendments for a swift final vote on the four-bill package, with talks hitting a snag over the weekend.

It is widely anticipated that regardless of the outcome of such negotiations, the legislation will receive support from nearly all Democrats and about half of the Republican conference, surpassing the 60 votes needed for approval.

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Serial Liar George Santos Axes Short-Lived Independent Run for Congress: “I don’t want to split the ticket and be responsible for handing the house to Dems ...

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Quick Glance: Former Representative George Santos Ends Race for New House Seat

George Santos has dropped out of his independent bid for a second spot in the House of Representatives months after being ousted from his New York seat.

Santos withdrew his candidacy to avoid being seen as retaliating against his Republican opponent Lalota and potentially benefiting the Democrats.

Despite facing numerous legal issues, including 23 federal criminal charges, Santos denies all allegations and pleads not guilty.

After being expelled from the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly in December 2023, Santos made headlines with a mysterious appearance outside former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York.

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10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it: Nine Republicans and one Democrat in the Senate voted Tuesday to advance a package that includes ...

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