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Kari Lake wants to avoid defamation trial. Stephen Richer says that proves she lied
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Netanyahu: I canceled Israeli delegation to send message to Hamas: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled the Israeli delegation that was meant to meet with ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-794006
The Burden of Being Senator Bob Menendez’s Famous Children: Alicia Menendez is a weekend anchor on MSNBC. Her brother, Rob, is a member of Congress ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/nyregion/rob-alicia-menendez-msnbc.html
Quick Glance: Senator Bob Menendez Opts Out of N.J. Democratic Primary, Considers Independent Run
- Senator Bob Menendez will not be a candidate in the New Jersey Democratic primary, but is considering running as an independent in November.
- Following new obstruction of justice charges brought by federal prosecutors against Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian, he announced his hope for exoneration this summer to pursue candidacy as an independent Democrat.
- Despite facing accusations, Menendez has maintained his innocence and resisted calls for resignation. This announcement marks the first clear indication of his potential reelection bid since being charged in September.
- The race for Menendez’s seat is already underway with a heated competition between Tammy Murphy, the wife of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and U.S. Representative Andy Kim from Burlington.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez
nydailynews.com/2024/03/24/new-jersey-first-lady-tammy-murphy-suspends-her-senate-campaign-to-replace-indicted-sen-menendez/
This Gen Z Democrat quit his job protecting elections to run against a Georgia fake elector
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/gen-z-democrat-georgia-fake-elector-state-senate-rcna144294
Oklahoma lawmakers seek tougher shoplifting, domestic abuse penalties: Several reform measures have advanced at the Legislature’s halfway point ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/23/oklahoma-legislature-bills-on-shoplifting-domestic-abuse-state-question-780/73070668007/
Controversy erupts as lawmaker inserts colleague's name while reading rape scene; asked to resign
wionews.com/world/controversy-erupts-as-lawmaker-inserts-colleagues-name-while-reading-rape-scene-asked-to-resign-701891
Senator Graham: US should designate Russia state sponsor of terrorism: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has called on the U.S. presidential administration to support ...
kyivindependent.com/senator-graham-us-should-designate-russia-state-sponsor-of-terrorism/
How to Protect Your Documentary from the Federal Government: Congress has passed serious protections for non-fiction filmmakers with the PRESS Act ...
indiewire.com/news/analysis/protect-your-documentary-from-the-federal-government-1234954152/
Gaza starvation could amount to war crime, UN human rights chief tells BBC: Volker Türk tells Jeremy Bowen there is a "plausible" case that Israel is using ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68679482
Senator Lisa Murkowski Says She May Leave GOP Over Party’s Trump-Mania: “I regret that our party is becoming a party of Donald Trump,” she said.
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Republican-passed bill removes role of Democratic governor if Senate vacancy occurs in Kentucky
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Joseph Lieberman, senator and vice-presidential nominee, dies at 82: As Al Gore’s Democratic running mate in 2000, he was the first Jewish candidate on the ...
washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2024/03/27/joe-lieberman-senator-vice-president-dead/
Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
- Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.
- Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.
- His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.
- Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
Austin Butler To Star In Sony’s ‘Caught Stealing’ Adaptation With Darren Aronofsky Directing
deadline.com/2024/03/sony-caught-stealing-austin-butler-darren-aronofsky-1235869220/
Chuck Schumer, top Senate Democrat, calls for new elections in Israel: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on Israel to hold new elections ...
apnews.com/article/schumer-netanyahu-israel-palestinians-elections-1ebf21e4c9c0f6f42478bb26e1db7a9b
Angela Chao, Mitch McConnell’s sister-in-law, was drunk when she drove into pond, police say
apnews.com/article/angela-chao-dies-mitch-mcconnell-03f040a0ca93396a8adebc293d94f98e
Quick Glance: Angela Chao Intoxicated in Fatal Car Crash, Police Report Reveals
- The Blanco County Sheriff’s Office in Texas called the Feb. 10 episode, in which the shipping executive drove her Tesla into a pond at a family ranch, an “unfortunate accident.”
- Angela Chao, the chief executive of a shipping company and part of a prominent family in American politics, was legally intoxicated when she drove into a pond in Texas and died last month, according to a police report released on Wednesday, which called the episode an “unfortunate accident.”
- The report, released by the Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, details the harrowing scene on the night of Feb. 10 as friends and deputies frantically tried to rescue Ms. Chao from her sinking Tesla at a family ranch in Johnson City, Texas.
- During the distressing incident, a friend revealed that Ms. Chao called her at 11:42 p.m. to inform her about the car being submerged in the pond, expressing her love and fear of death as the water level increased before the Tesla sank.
Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress: House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
apnews.com/article/benjamin-netanyahu-israel-hamas-3d3c673050eed137cee3a3b3d985c000
US Senate strikes deal to vote on spending bill just as funding expires
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/us/politics/congress-spending-bill-government-shutdown.html
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.
Trump planning to attend the wake of slain NYPD officer: Former President Trump will attend the wake of an New York Police Department (NYPD) officer killed in ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4560494-trump-planning-to-attend-the-wake-of-slain-nypd-officer/
Quick Glance: Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Raises $1.5M for Slain Cop Jonathan Diller's Family
- Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, announced raising $1.5 million for the family of slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller after vowing to match contributions.
- Portnoy expressed condolences for the fallen officer, highlighting the importance of supporting law enforcement. He appealed for donations and committed to donating all proceeds.
- The fallen officer Diller was shot by a suspect when a routine traffic stop in Queens escalated. Portnoy emphasized the tragedy and praised the community's support for the deceased officer's family.
- The Silver Shield Foundation offers assistance for Diller's 1-year-old son to fund his future education. Portnoy pledged to double all proceeds to support the family, stressing the need for a united response to such tragedies.
JD Vance's VP prospects could rise after he helped deliver Trump a big Ohio win: Bernie Moreno's Ohio GOP Senate primary victory reinforced Trump's influence and ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/jd-vance-vp-prospects-trump-ohio-win-rcna145016
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez
apnews.com/article/tammy-murphy-new-jersey-us-senate-menendez-6157bad8de90950d9504153331c097ba
Chinese Communist Party-Backed Businessman in Fiji is a Top Australian Criminal Target - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: Chinese Businessman in Fiji Targeted by Australian Authorities
- Zhao Fugang is seen as a trusted advocate for China's interests in Fiji, but Australian authorities suspect he also plays a leading role in organized crime.
- Zhao is alleged to be a member of a syndicate involved in drug smuggling, money laundering, and human trafficking.
- Australian authorities have shared intelligence on Zhao with Fiji to urge local authorities to take action against him.
- Inclusion of Zhao in the list of Australian Priority Organization Targets is based on intelligence and not proof of wrongdoing.
Tammy Murphy Drops Out of Race for Menendez’s Senate Seat: Ms. Murphy, the first lady of New Jersey, had racked up early endorsements from Democratic Party ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/24/nyregion/tammy-murphy-new-jersey-senate.html
Quick Glance: Tammy Murphy Withdraws from Race for Menendez’s Senate Seat
- Tammy Murphy, New Jersey's first lady, has decided to suspend her candidacy for a U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Robert Menendez.
- In order to avoid running a divisive and negative campaign, she chose not to continue competing in the Democratic primary against Representative Andy Kim.
- Following a meeting with Democratic Party leaders, she opted to suspend her campaign and focus entirely on re-electing President Biden and other Democrats.
- As the deadline for filing petitions with at least 1,000 signatures has passed, her name will not appear on the primary ballot.
'Under the Bridge' Trailer: Lily Gladstone Investigates a Teen Murder: Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough both try to solve a real-life true crime story in ...
indiewire.com/news/trailers/under-the-bridge-trailer-lily-gladstone-investigates-teen-murder-1234961414/
Bernie Sanders Proposes Reducing Americans’ Workweek to 32 Hours: His proposal would pare down the workweek over a four-year period. The 40-hour workweek has ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/15/us/politics/bernie-sanders-work-week-bill.html
Quick Glance: Bernie Sanders advocates for a 32-hour workweek in the US
- Bernie Sanders introduced a bill to reduce the standard workweek in the US from 40 to 32 hours without cutting wages.
- A shorter workweek could increase productivity and job satisfaction, as indicated by studies.
- Critics, however, caution that a 32-hour workweek might pose production challenges in certain industries.
- Despite facing opposition, Sanders aims to ensure that technological advancements benefit workers and not just corporate executives.
GOP plays the Trump card at its own peril: Trump is more likely to pick a second in command who is likely to follow him to the depths of hell and defeat in the ...
thehill.com/opinion/4548669-gop-plays-the-trump-card-at-its-own-peril/
A Sit-Down With Schumer After His Break With Netanyahu: The Senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer, explains why he decided to speak out against Benjamin ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/podcasts/the-daily/chuch-schumer-israel.html
Quick Glance: Johnson considers potential Netanyahu speech at Congress following Schumer's critique
- Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he is considering inviting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress amid rising tensions between Democrats and the Israeli government leader - a sign of the partisanship edging into the Gaza war.
- Discussions are ongoing on how Netanyahu could speak with lawmakers, including a joint session of Congress, after the prospect was raised in the House GOP's closed-door conference on Wednesday morning.
- Democrats have criticized Schumer for his remarks, labeling them as unprecedented and wrong, and Netanyahu is set to speak with Senate Republicans via video on Wednesday.
Joe Lieberman, longtime senator and vice presidential nominee, dies at 82 - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/27/senate-Joe-Lieberman-dies/6861711580430/
Democrats meddling in GOP primaries isn’t hypocritical. It’s necessary.: It would be one thing if Democrats were making it difficult for reasonable Republicans ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/24/democrats-moreno-ohio-senate-ads/
Third US Senate Democrat to vote against Muslim judicial nominee Mangi: Adeel Mangi's chances of winning confirmation in the U.S. Senate to become the nation's ...
reuters.com/legal/government/third-us-senate-democrat-vote-against-muslim-judicial-nominee-mangi-2024-03-28/
US Senate approves US$1.2 trillion budget in late-night vote: The US Senate approved a long-awaited budget of US$1.2 trillion in the early hours of Saturday ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/23/7447780/
Live updates: Trump’s New York hush money trial to begin April 15: The hearing on the release of more than 100,000 pages of potential evidence against Donald ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/25/trump-new-york-hush-money-trial-hearing/
Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
- A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.
- Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.
- The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.
- Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
How Trump-backed Bernie Moreno won Ohio GOP Senate primary: 4 takeaways from his big win
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/20/bernie-moreno-victory-republican-ohio/73038139007/
Quick Glance: Bernie Moreno Emerges Victorious in Ohio's Republican Senate Primaries
- Ohio voters selected Bernie Moreno, a businessman supported by Trump, as the winner of the Republican Senate primaries over Matt Dolan and Frank LaRose.
- Senators Sherrod Brown and Marcy Kaptur are considered vulnerable, attracting national attention.
- The outcome of the General Election in Republican-leaning Ohio is expected to be intense, with Brown being a primary GOP target.
- The Republican primaries and strategic alliances in Ohio have shaped the primary races and could impact the election results.
What to know about Bernie Sanders' bill for the U.S. to adopt a 32-hour workweek
pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-to-know-about-bernie-sanderss-bill-for-the-u-s-to-adopt-a-32-hour-workweek
Black House Democrats endorse in Maryland Senate race after racial slur: Five Black House Democrats are endorsing Maryland Democrat Angela Alsobrooks.
axios.com/2024/03/24/maryland-senate-race-alsobrooks-endorsements-trone
Israeli soldiers shoot and kill two unarmed Palestinian men in Gaza: Video: Advocacy group condemns ‘heinous war crime’, and says said Israel appears to ‘kill ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/israeli-soldiers-shoot-dead-two-unarmed-palestinian-men-in-gaza-video
US Senate considering public hearing on TikTok crackdown bill, committee chair says
reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-still-considering-public-hearings-tiktok-crackdown-bill-committee-2024-03-20/
Trump's claims on crime rates clash with police data: Surging crime levels, out-of-control Democratic cities and "migrant crime."
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trumps-claims-crime-rates-clash-police-data-rcna145353
Ahmaud Arbery's killers ask a US appeals court to overturn their hate crime convictions
apnews.com/article/ahmaud-arbery-hate-crimes-appeals-11th-circuit-c383227515ab86f8c424d0cdf0d5d8d9
Press: Pence saved the country once, he might do so again: Pence is not the first to dump Trump. Even before Pence, what’s striking is how many leading ...
thehill.com/opinion/4540929-press-pence-saved-the-country-once-he-might-do-so-again/
Briggs' mailbag: Why Mike Braun is a bad senator: Mike Braun has repeatedly sacrificed his own priorities to prolong a political career in service of his ego ...
indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/james-briggs/2024/03/19/briggs-mailbag-comparing-mike-braun-to-todd-young/73021791007/
Putin blames "radical Islamists" for attack near Moscow: Shots were fired at a concert hall in the Moscow region on Friday evening. More than 130 people were ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/terroranschlag-mit-137-toten-putin-macht-radikale-islamisten-fuer-angriff-bei-moskau-verantwortlich_id_259796946.html
Quick Glance: Putin Blames Islamists for Moscow Attack
- Russian President Putin attributes the Moscow terror attack to radical Islamists, maintaining suspicion of a 'Ukrainian trail'.
- Putin did not mention any connection to ISIS and questioned the perpetrators' motives during Ramadan.
- Ukraine refuted the accusations, while Western authorities hold the ISIS offshoot responsible for the attack.
- Russian judiciary detained three more suspects related to the Friday attack, including the four main perpetrators showing signs of torture.
Binance executive detained in Nigeria in crypto case escapes custody: The Binance executive was detained when he arrived in Nigeria following the crackdown on ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/25/binance-executive-detained-in-nigeria-in-crypto-case-escapes-custody
Rubio says Trump immunity claims raise a ‘legitimate issue’: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) defended former President Trump’s claims that he is immune from ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4552495-rubio-says-trump-immunity-claims-raise-a-legitimate-issue/
Divided GOP battles for future power in Senate: The battle for control of the Senate GOP conference between mainstream Republicans and Trump-aligned ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4558142-divided-gop-battles-for-future-power-in-senate/
Jeffrey Wright Latest To Join Denzel Washington In Spike Lee’s ‘High And Low’: Apple/A24's 'High and Low' has welcomed to Jeffrey Wright cast ...
deadline.com/2024/03/high-and-low-jeffrey-wright-joins-spike-lee-movie-apple-a24-1235862322/
The FBI tells passengers on the plane that lost a panel in flight they might be crime victims
apnews.com/article/boeing-fbi-investigation-crime-lawsuit-oregon-a4ffddc43f2000dd9d9466a335df6a93
They hold the key to Senate control — but they'd rather talk about Montana and Ohio
politico.com/news/2024/03/25/tester-brown-ohio-montana-senate-majority-00148414
Full List of Republican Senators Who Voted for $1.2 Trillion Funding Bill: The bill passed in the Senate 74-24, with almost all Democrats and roughly half of the ...
newsweek.com/full-list-republican-senators-who-voted-12-trillion-funding-bill-1882675
The Costs of El Salvador’s Crime Crackdown: Bukele Has Reduced Homicides—but Eroded Democracy
foreignaffairs.com/central-america/bukele-costs-salvadors-crime-crackdown
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TikTok advertisers will look to rivals if US Senate moves ahead on ban: Advertisers who turn to TikTok to market to young consumers are preparing contingency ...
reuters.com/technology/tiktok-advertisers-will-look-rivals-if-us-senate-moves-ahead-ban-2024-03-15/
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
US budget: US Senate passes budget package at the last moment: Shortly before the deadline, the US Senate passed a new budget. This barely averted a shutdown ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/us-haushalt-im-letzten-moment-us-senat-verabschiedet-haushaltspaket/100026928.html
Mitch McConnell urges GOP against term limits: Senate Republicans find themselves with an opportunity for sweeping leadership change.
axios.com/2024/03/20/mitch-mconnell-senate-term-limits-filibuster
Casey, McCormick to appear alone on Senate ballots in Pennsylvania after courts boot off challengers
apnews.com/article/senate-pennsylvania-election-bob-casey-david-mccormick-a6bff5a5a415bc88e407d0d49f7f2b32
Congress passes $1.2 trillion spending bill after short government shutdown: It marks the end of a hard-fought battle to fund the government around six months ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/23/congress-spending-government-shutdown-avoided/73071530007/
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/
Larry Hogan leads Democratic Senate hopefuls by double digits in Maryland: Republican Senate candidate and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is leading his ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4544924-larry-hogan-leads-democratic-senate-hopefuls-new-poll-maryland/
FBI data shows that violent crimes in the U.S. decreased in 2023: Attorney General Merrick Garland called the data encouraging and touted law enforcement efforts ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/fbi-data-shows-that-violent-crimes-in-the-u-s-decreased-in-2023
Putin admits 'radical Islamists' were behind Moscow massacre, but still blames Ukraine
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/03/25/putin-isis-moscow-attack-ukraine/73099055007/
Quick Glance: The remarkable evolution of ISIS-K's leader into a formidable group
- Sanaullah Ghafari, in his role as the leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, played a significant role in the transformation into an extremely menacing branch of the global Islamist network, capable of conducting operations far from their bases in the border regions of Afghanistan.
- The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow that resulted in the deaths of at least 137 people. U.S. officials indicated that the Afghan branch, Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), was responsible.
- Ghafari has enhanced the group's strength through his firm ideology and notable attacks. He has made repeated attempts to target Russia in response to its involvement in the Syrian civil war, which contributed to defeating ISIS' regional operations.
- By using high-profile attacks as a tool for recruitment, the group has focused on ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks in Central Asia. ISIS-K is planning to escalate its foreign operations, including attacks against the United States.
At the very last minute: US Senate prevents shutdown with $1.2 billion: The US Senate averted the threat of a partial government shutdown at the very last minute ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/23/in-allerletzter-minute-us-senat-verhindert-mit-12-mrd-dollar-shutdown
Congressional Leaders Strike Deal on Final Spending Bill Ahead of Shutdown: Lawmakers resolved disputes over Department of Homeland Security funding ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/19/us/politics/congress-spending-bill-shutdown.html
Kari Lake zeroes in on likely Senate race with Ruben Gallego, insisting, 'Nothing's changed in me'
abcnews.go.com/Politics/kari-lake-zeroes-senate-race-ruben-gallego-insisting/story
Ohio Senate election live results: Trump-backed Moreno wins pivotal Republican primary
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/19/california-illinois-ohio-live-updates/73020096007/
Quick Glance: Crucial Ohio Republican Primary: Bernie Moreno Wins with Trump's Support
- As November's general election approaches, Americans are eagerly watching not only the 2024 Republican and Democratic presidential primaries.
- In Ohio, businessman Bernie Moreno achieved a significant victory in the state's Republican Senate primary by defeating Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Senator Matt Dolan.
- In Illinois, three legislators are facing challenging party rivals.
- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have already secured their nominations in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, and Ohio. The primaries now serve merely as a formality as attention shifts to the upcoming general election.
Former Louisiana Sen. Tom Greene, a conservative known for his focus on education, dies at 75
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/former-louisiana-sen-tom-greene-dies-at-age-75/article_75dee785-007e-5b81-b051-8b042aeb26cb.html
Airline, credit card CEOs refuse to testify at US Senate hearing: The CEOs of American Airlines, United Airlines, Visa and Mastercard will not testify at an ...
reuters.com/legal/airline-credit-card-ceos-refuse-testify-us-senate-hearing-2024-03-21/
Chinese Gangs Use Cryptocurrencies to Launder Billions: Some of the money has been raised from helping supply drugs to the U.S. or scamming American victims.
wsj.com/finance/currencies/chinese-gangs-use-cryptocurrencies-to-launder-billions-5749f44e
Democrats launch effort to force vote on Ukraine: House Democrats on Tuesday formally launched their promised effort to force a vote on Ukraine aid ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4526576-democrats-launch-effort-force-vote-ukraine/
Quick Glance: Democratic Initiative for Ukraine Aid Vote
- House Democrats have officially launched their efforts to compel a vote on Ukraine aid to bring the legislation to the floor despite resistance from Republican leadership.
- Led by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), the Democrats' request for approval requires 218 signatures to consider a Senate-approved foreign aid package providing $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian assistance in Gaza.
- The success rate of requests for approval is extremely low, and it is uncertain whether Democrats will obtain the 218 signatures they seek.
- Some liberal Democrats are already hesitant about providing more military aid to Israel, while moderate Republicans criticize the Democrats' strategy of insisting on the Senate's version of the foreign aid package.
Congress Races to Avoid a Shutdown, Weighing Shortcuts to Their Own Rules: Despite making a deal, lawmakers face several hurdles to beating a deadline to keep ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/us/politics/shutdown-congress-budget-rules.html
Ocasio-Cortez demands GOP specify actual crimes in Biden impeachment inquiry: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) pressured the GOP to name the specific crime ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4544855-ocasio-cortez-gop-specific-crimes-biden-impeachment-inquiry/
Trump-Backed Candidates Win Key Primaries—But Ohio Victory Could Help Democrats: Trump’s endorsed candidates won primaries in Ohio, Illinois and California—but ...
forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2024/03/20/trump-backed-candidates-win-key-primaries-but-ohio-victory-could-help-democrats/
Senate Intelligence Chair aims to declassify aspects of ‘powerful’ TikTok briefing
thehill.com/policy/technology/4545149-senate-intelligence-chair-aims-declassify-powerful-tiktok-briefing/
US lawmakers pass $1.2 trillion bill, averting shutdown: Key US government agencies will remain funded until the end of September, when the fight over the budget ...
dw.com/en/us-congress-pass-12-trillion-spending-bill-avoiding-government-shutdown/a-68650479
Opinion | Mitch McConnell Doesn’t Wear a MAGA Hat. I’m Not Fooled.: The Senate minority leader may not like the former president, but he has done more for him ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/12/opinion/mitch-mcconnell-trump-senate.html
Man killed in New York after being pushed on to subway track: A man was killed on Monday when a stranger pushed him on to a New York City subway track in front ...
reuters.com/world/us/man-killed-new-york-after-being-pushed-subway-track-2024-03-26/
US Senate candidate apologizes for using racist slur while trying to say ‘bugaboo’
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/22/maryland-senate-candidate-slur-apology
Only Bob Casey, David McCormick eligible for Pennsylvania Senate ballot: Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and his Republican challenger David McCormick are the only ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4552029-only-bob-casey-david-mccormick-eligible-for-pennsylvania-senate-ballot/
Who will win Ohio's pivotal Senate race? Donald Trump tests the power of his endorsement.
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/19/donald-trump-ohio-senate-race/73016687007/
Biden's budget proposal for a second term offers tax breaks for families and lower health care costs
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/11/biden-budget-plan-vision-for-a-second-term/72930131007/
Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
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Quick Glance: Congress Passes Budget Package Just Before Shutdown Deadline
- The Senate approved a $460 billion spending package in time to avoid a shutdown of key federal agencies.
- This move would enable the hiring of additional air traffic controllers and rail safety inspectors, provide a salary increase for federal firefighters, enhance support for homeless veterans, and more.
- Republicans successfully maintained non-defense spending at a stable level compared to the previous fiscal year.
- Moreover, the package encompasses over 6,600 projects specifically requested by individual legislators, amounting to approximately $12.7 billion.
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