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Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, ending threat of partial shutdown: The Senate has passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that pushes any ...
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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.
Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark could face disbarment for aiding Trump: At a discipline hearing, a D.C Bar attorney accused Clark of attempting a Justice ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/03/26/jeffrey-clark-trump-bar-license-revocation-hearing/
Quick Glance: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark may face disbarment for aiding Trump
- D.C. Bar attorney recommends professional sanctions for Clark's attempt to overturn election
- Clark accused of repeatedly violating Justice Department ethics in election interference efforts
- Allegations include drafting a letter with false claims regarding election fraud
- Testimony reveals Clark's defiance of DOJ policies and personal meetings with Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task
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Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Difficult Task
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has been contemplating a funding package for over a month that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine.
- Johnson is facing dilemmas in Congress about how to handle funding for Ukraine and how decisively to act while his own leadership position is being threatened.
- There is growing support for the funding package proposed by Johnson, despite challenges from hardliners within the House party and concerns about Israel's offensive.
- The mood in Kyiv is tense as the city withstands missile attacks and awaits approval of aid from Washington.
U.S. sues Apple, says it has illegal monopoly over smartphones: Apple says a Justice Department antitrust lawsuit accusing it of engineering an illegal monopoly ...
apnews.com/article/apple-antitrust-monopoly-app-store-justice-department-822d7e8f5cf53a2636795fcc33ee1fc3
Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss tax charges met with skepticism by Trump-appointed judge
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Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated
- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.
- A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.
- The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.
- Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.
DOJ says 20 charged over threats to election officials including Arizona's Katie Hobbs
axios.com/2024/03/26/doj-threats-election-workers-harassment
Quick Glance: Federal Charges for Threatening Election Workers
- The Justice Department reported that approximately 20 individuals have been charged for threatening election officials during the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over half a dozen receiving sentences ranging from one to 3 ½ years.
- Investigators must assess reported threats to determine if they escalate from free speech to actual violent or death threats, considering the reason behind the threat and its impact on the recipient.
- Threats commonly arise during election periods, often fueled by denial of election results, leading to severe consequences for election workers, their families, and colleagues.
- Judge Steven P. Logan emphasized that violent threats pose a significant risk to American institutions and employees, constituting a direct assault on the rule of law.
Man who threatened Pelosi, Mayorkas sentenced to 11 months in prison: A California man who left threatening voicemails for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4560803-man-who-threatened-pelosi-mayorkas-sentenced-to-11-months-in-prison/
Republicans threaten to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt over Joe Biden documents case
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Quick Glance: Republicans Threaten AG Garland Over Biden Documents Case
- House Republicans threatened to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if he did not turn over unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
- Reps. James Comer and Jim Jordan demanded Garland comply with the subpoena by providing the unredacted audio and transcripts of Hur’s hourslong interviews with Biden and his ghostwriter by April 8.
- The Justice Department emphasized its transparency with Congress throughout the process in response to the letter from the Republican chairmen.
- There are major differences between the two probes: Biden returned the documents and cooperated with the investigation, while Trump is accused of concealing documents from the government and seeking to destroy potentially incriminating evidence.
Trump Justice official Clark faces ethics hearing over 2020 election role: Jeffrey Clark, a senior official in former U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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House Democrat Calls GOP Budget a 'Blueprint for a Dystopian Hellscape': Rep. Don Beyer warns the plan "would see unbridled benefits flowing to a wealthy and ...
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Former Trump DOJ official Jeffrey Clark fights to save law license as disciplinary trial begins
politico.com/news/2024/03/26/former-trump-doj-official-disciplinary-trial-00149060
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
Republican committee to select Buck's likely replacement, adding a challenge to Boebert's campaign
apnews.com/article/lauren-boebert-election-2024-primary-colorado-congress-4f63a797ca66af5e0217fb0901b7d016
US Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire won't seek reelection for a seventh term in November
apnews.com/article/annie-kuster-reelection-new-hampshire-ae251f5996c2c487f398ac1ff0e10627
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson: House Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of being ousted. Hard-right Rep ...
apnews.com/article/speaker-johnson-motion-vacate-marjorie-taylor-greene-3461bd8b95e718e178132ac16f36562a
Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.
- The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.
- The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.
- Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
US FTC could bring suit or reach settlement with TikTok over privacy probe, says source
reuters.com/technology/biden-administration-pursuing-tiktok-over-data-practices-politico-reports-2024-03-26/
Biden Says US Should Fund Rebuilding of Downed Baltimore Bridge: President Joe Biden said the US government ought to pay to rebuild a major bridge in Baltimore ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/biden-says-us-should-fund-rebuilding-of-downed-baltimore-bridge
Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines enter timing agreement with DOJ: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines entered into a timing agreement with the Department of ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/hawaiian-airlines-alaska-airlines-enter-timing-agreement-with-doj-2024-03-27/
Legal experts worry about presidential abuse of the Insurrection Act. Here's why: Experts say the Insurrection Act gives a president too much sweeping power to ...
npr.org/2024/03/28/1241141939/insurrection-act
US takes on Apple in antitrust lawsuit: The U.S. Department of Justice and 15 states sued Apple, alleging it used the powerful demand for its iPhone and other ...
reuters.com/legal/us-takes-apple-antitrust-lawsuit-2024-03-21/
Justice Department: Crackdown on threats to election officials won’t relent: A federal task force on election threats has brought 20 criminal cases since 2021.
politico.com/news/2024/03/25/justice-department-threats-election-officials-00148934
Marjorie Taylor Greene Demands Republican's Removal: The Georgia representative has criticized Mike Gallagher over his plans to resign from Congress.
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-gallagher-1882772
Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority
- Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.
- Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.
- His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.
- Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.
GOP Rep. James Comer doubles down on shift from Biden impeachment to criminal referrals
axios.com/2024/03/25/james-comer-biden-impeachment-criminal-referrals
Ukrainian foreign minister stresses need for more weapons: ‘Give us the damn Patriots’
thehill.com/policy/international/4556730-ukrainian-foreign-minister-stresses-need-more-weapons/
Criminal referrals create new headaches for GOP impeachment investigators: Republicans are weighing criminal referrals to the Justice Department instead of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4550356-criminal-referrals-create-new-headaches-for-gop-impeachment-investigators/
House members seem to really hate their jobs: More and more are cutting their congressional careers off early.
abcnews.go.com/538/house-members-hate-jobs/story
DOJ calls Apple’s privacy justifications an ‘elastic shield’ for financial gains: The U.S. Department of Justice sued Apple Thursday over monopolistic practices ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/21/doj-calls-apples-privacy-justifications-an-elastic-shield-for-financial-gains/
U.S. alleges China stood up a front company to hack American people, businesses: The DOJ charged seven hackers Monday who are believed to have worked at the ...
axios.com/2024/03/25/us-doj-china-hackers-indictment
Quick Glance: APT31: The Chinese Hacking Group Behind Global Cyberespionage Campaign
- The United States and Britain took legal action and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals associated with a Chinese state-backed hacking group called APT31, allegedly involved in a comprehensive cyber espionage campaign.
- APT31, also known as Zirconium, is purportedly led by China's Ministry of State Security and has targeted millions of people over more than a decade, primarily in the U.S. and Britain, including officials, lawmakers, activists, academics, journalists, and companies such as defense contractors and a U.S. smartphone manufacturer.
- The group is linked to China's Ministry of State Security in the province of Hubei and is accused of suppressing critics of Beijing, compromising government institutions, and stealing trade secrets.
- The U.S. Treasury Department and the British government have taken measures against the company Wuhan XRZ and seven Chinese individuals, including Ni Gaobin and Zhao Guangzong, who were allegedly involved in the activities of APT31.
5 key moments from Supreme Court arguments on the abortion pill case: The high court asked about who can challenge the FDA, the safety of the pill and whether ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/26/moments-supreme-court-arguments-abortion-pill/
Quick Glance: The Significance of the Supreme Court Mifepristone Case
- On June 24, 2022, the constitutional jurisprudence on abortions was overturned by the Supreme Court.
- A pivotal aspect in the dispute FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine revolves around making access to medication abortions more challenging.
- The decision could impact not only abortion access but also have implications for miscarriage treatment.
- There are also repercussions for the entire country, voters' preferences in blue states, and state sovereignty.
SpaceX lawsuit could gut protections for non-US citizen job seekers, DOJ says: SpaceX's lawsuit claiming administrative judges at the U.S. Department of Justice ...
reuters.com/legal/government/spacex-lawsuit-could-gut-protections-non-us-citizen-job-seekers-doj-says-2024-03-25/
Rite Aid reaches bankruptcy settlement with lenders, DOJ, McKesson: Pharmacy chain Rite Aid has reached a settlement with its lenders, the U.S ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/rite-aid-reaches-bankruptcy-settlement-with-lenders-doj-mckesson-2024-03-26/
Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Rep. Mike Gallagher’s Early Exit From Congress: Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher announced Friday he will resign from Congress next ...
thedailybeast.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-slams-rep-mike-gallaghers-early-exit-from-congress
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Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro reports to prison in Miami: He is the first high-ranking Trump official to serve prison time over Jan. 6-related actions.
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Quick Glance: Peter Navarro Reports to Prison for Defiance of Congress
- Former White House adviser Peter Navarro reported to prison on Tuesday for a contempt of Congress conviction, making him the first senior Trump administration official to be imprisoned for a crime related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison for refusing to comply with a subpoena for documents and testimony from the House committee investigating the riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
- Prior to his incarceration at the federal prison in Miami, Navarro defiantly addressed reporters, labeling his conviction as the “partisan weaponization of the judicial system.
- After casting his vote in Florida on Tuesday, Trump was questioned about Navarro.
Washington approves $228 million in US military aid to the three Baltic states, Estonia says
apnews.com/article/us-baltics-military-aid-estonia-latvia-lithuania-af6b938e56f2412cc5cee16182cb96c1
Saks Fifth Avenue squares off with workers, Justice Dept in US appeal: Saks Fifth Avenue sparred with employees and the U.S. Justice Department in New York ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/saks-fifth-avenue-squares-off-with-workers-justice-dept-us-appeal-2024-03-25/
George Santos says he'll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsion
apnews.com/article/george-santos-running-again-independent-b524c5a296624a0e05196f14c8050686
Quick Glance: George Santos Leaves the Republicans
- George Santos announced he would no longer seek the Republican line in a House race on Long Island and planned to run as an independent.
- His declaration could, in theory, have an effect on the House race in the First Congressional District on eastern Long Island, where he had intended to mount a primary challenge against Representative Nick LaLota.
- Neither Nick LaLota nor Jesse Garcia seemed particularly concerned by Mr. Santos's threat.
- George Santos was expelled from office in December by a rare two-thirds majority of his colleagues, after a House Ethics Committee report found that he had brazenly stolen from his campaign and used the money to buy Botox and luxury goods.
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
Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/top-republican-hints-ramp-impeaching-biden-rcna145309
Why is Congress slashing funding for antitrust enforcement that protects consumers?
thehill.com/opinion/white-house/4554910-why-is-congress-slashing-funding-for-antitrust-enforcement-that-protects-consumers/
Congress votes unanimously to ban brokers selling American data to enemies: At least we can all agree on something
theregister.com/2024/03/21/congress_votes_unanimously_to_ban/
Cohen slams DOJ for lack of transparency in Trump hush money case: Michael Cohen, the ex-personal attorney of former President Trump, slammed the Department of ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4551908-cohen-slams-doj-for-lack-of-transparency-hush-money-case/
US House Speaker set to invite Netanyahu to address Congress: The planned invitation comes at a time of increased political tensions between the Israeli PM and ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68631499
Feds charge Chinese hackers in plot targeting U.S. politicians, national security, journalists
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/25/china-hack-sanctions-politicians-us-uk/73099882007/
5 Reasons Biden Should Negotiate a Deal to Free Assange: Resolving the case would enhance the administration’s tarnished human rights image.
progressive.org/latest/five-reasons-biden-should-drop-the-extradition-of-julian-assange-blum-20240327/
Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
- A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.
- Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.
- Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
US House passes $1.2 trln bill to avoid shutdown, sends to Senate: The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed a $1 ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-congress-scrambles-pass-12-trillion-spending-bill-ahead-shutdown-deadline-2024-03-22/
Congress: Another GOP Rep. Quits; Tammy Murphy Exits NJ Senate Race; MJT Wants to Oust Mike Johnson
democracynow.org/2024/3/25/headlines/congress_another_gop_rep_quits_tammy_murphy_exits_nj_senate_race_mjt_wants_to_oust_mike_johnson
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' homes raided by law enforcement as part of investigation, reports say
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/03/25/sean-diddy-combs-federal-investigation-homes-searched/73098430007/
Quick Glance: Feds search Diddy Combs' properties in sex trafficking probe
- Federal Homeland Security Investigations agents searched Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
- It remains unclear if Combs was the target of the investigation, and federal authorities in New York have not publicly commented on the specifics.
- Several sexual assault lawsuits have been filed against Combs, including allegations of coercion into prostitution and sexual abuse.
- The entertainment industry continues to grapple with allegations of sexual misconduct, with high-profile figures like Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly facing convictions for rape and abuse.
Louisiana’s Plan to Imprison People Longer Imperils Sickest Inmates: Janice Parker has witnessed the failing medical care at Angola, the state’s largest prison ...
propublica.org/article/louisiana-plan-to-imprison-people-longer-imperils-sickest-inmates
The United States vs. the iPhone: Washington’s crackdown on Big Tech is coming for Apple.
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/podcasts/the-daily/apple-lawsuit.html
Treasury Employee Investigated for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Appearance: The agency’s inspector general found that the employee broke through police barricades on Jan ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-22/treasury-employee-investigated-for-jan-6-capitol-riot-appearance
Marjorie Taylor Greene Rages at DOJ's New Initiative: The U.S. Department of Justice's launched a new resource center aimed at keeping guns away from "extreme ...
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-rages-dojs-new-initiative-1882716
Mike Johnson Faces Doomsday Scenario: Amid a number of GOP resignations, the House speaker is coming under pressure from within his own party.
newsweek.com/mike-johnson-republican-house-representatives-1882950
Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete term of ousted Speaker McCarthy
apnews.com/article/california-house-special-election-8dce30c4ece3fdcd70b9eaef1d5849f8
What to know about Bernie Sanders' bill for the U.S. to adopt a 32-hour workweek
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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.
US House panel holds Biden impeachment hearing, but next steps unclear: Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives seeking to chart a part forward in their ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-house-panel-holds-biden-impeachment-hearing-next-steps-unclear-2024-03-20/
Quick Glance: Republicans Divided on Biden Impeachment
- Republican chairman James Comer pressures Biden's impeachment but considers alternative actions.
- The committee is exploring potential criminal referrals to the Justice Department regarding the Biden family's dealings.
- The inquiry focuses on Hunter Biden's business affairs discussed in public hearings.
- Republicans seek more information on Hunter Biden's dealings while Democrats work to debunk allegations against the Bidens.
How the Pentagon dug down and found $300M for Ukraine: The Defense Department this month found $300 million for weapons for Ukraine, even though the bill to fund ...
apnews.com/article/pentagon-ukraine-russia-war-funding-716ce5f7f336f1def7e000ac9170f190
Lego tells California police: stop putting our heads on your mugshots: Toy company makes request after altered images – which hide suspects’ identities in line ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/26/lego-heads-california-police-mugshots-murrieta
Quick Glance: Toy Heads Used in Place of Faces: Lego's Complaint Against Police
- A California police department obscures suspects' faces with Lego heads, prompting Lego to request the cessation of this practice.
- A new California law restricts the posting of mugshots on social media, leading to unconventional methods like using Lego heads.
- Experts caution against the harmful impact of posting mugshots online on suspects awaiting trial or individuals with criminal records.
- Politicians, including Representative Corey Jackson, criticize the use of Lego heads and seek loopholes to circumvent the law.
House Republicans sue 2 federal prosecutors to testify in Hunter Biden probe - UPI.com
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More justices, more peace: The push to expand the Supreme Court : Most Americans doubt that SCOTUS will be impartial in decisions affecting the 2024 election ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4549746-more-justices-more-peace-the-push-to-expand-the-supreme-court/
‘A momentous day’: All 6 rogue Mississippi cops got long prison sentences in ‘Goon Squad’ torture of 2 Black men
cnn.com/2024/03/21/us/mississippi-officers-sentencing-goon-squad-thursday/
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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
Consumers sue Apple, taking page from US Justice Department lawsuit: Apple has been hit with a flurry of new consumer lawsuits accusing the iPhone maker of ...
reuters.com/technology/consumers-sue-apple-taking-page-us-justice-department-lawsuit-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: Apple's Planned Chatbot Absence in iOS 18
- Apple is not intending to include its own generative AI chatbot in upcoming software updates.
- Discussions have been held with companies like Google, OpenAI, and Baidu regarding potential generative AI partnerships.
- Apple will reveal new AI features to aid users in daily tasks, but details remain vague.
- The iOS 18 beta will be accessible to developers post-WWDC keynote, with a full release expected in September.
US bans UNRWA funding until at least 2025, while leaving room for flexibility: FM Katz praises move, vows UN relief agency for Palestinians won't be part of ...
timesofisrael.com/us-bans-unrwa-funding-until-at-least-2025-while-leaving-room-for-flexibility/
Quick Glance: US Congressional Leaders Propose Spending Bill to Cut UNRWA Funding
- A new bill with support from Biden and bipartisan agreement aims to prevent a government shutdown and prohibit funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
- The proposed spending bill from Congressional leaders in the US would avert a government shutdown but ban funding for the UNRWA.
- The US has been UNRWA’s largest donor, and a ban would almost certainly lead to a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
- De-funding of UNRWA has been paused by some Western countries, led by the US, despite UNRWA denying allegations of having ties to Hamas.
Inside Merrick Garland’s Effort to Prosecute Trump Over Jan. 6: In trying to avoid even the smallest mistakes, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland might have ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/22/us/politics/trump-jan-6-merrick-garland.html
Abortion Rights and the Cold, Dead Hand of Anthony Comstock: Anti-abortion activists want to use the Comstock Act to ban all abortions in the nation ...
hartmannreport.com/p/the-cold-dead-hand-of-anthony-comstock-fc3
US Justice Department to announce antitrust action: The U.S. Department of Justice will make an antitrust announcement later on Thursday ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-justice-department-announce-antitrust-action-2024-03-21/
Federal watchdog to examine DOJ law enforcement task forces after NBC News report
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/federal-watchdog-examine-doj-law-enforcement-task-forces-nbc-news-repo-rcna145165
The 'Ghost Army' veterans who fooled the Nazis in WW2: Members of the secretive military unit, which once used inflatable vehicles as a ruse ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68633054
U.S. Sues Apple, Accusing It of Maintaining an iPhone Monopoly: The lawsuit caps years of regulatory scrutiny of Apple’s wildly popular suite of devices and ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/21/technology/apple-doj-lawsuit-antitrust.html
Justice Roberts rejects Navarro’s last-ditch bid to stay out of prison: Ex-Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro must report to prison Tuesday after Chief ...
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More states are adding protections against big ambulance bills: Momentum is growing amid little expectation Congress will soon close a loophole in surprise ...
axios.com/2024/03/27/surprise-medical-bills-ambulance-health-costs
Biden’s man vows more help coming for Ukraine despite US gridlock: In a surprise visit to Kyiv, U.S. President Joe Biden’s National Security Adviser Jake ...
politico.eu/article/joe-biden-man-vows-more-help-coming-ukraine-despite-us-gridlock-jake-sullivan-kyiv/
Quick Glance: Top White House Aide's Covert Mission to Ukraine
- National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan made a secret trip to Ukraine to reaffirm U.S. support for the ally amidst Congressional funding delays.
- Sullivan highlighted the importance of U.S. and Western assistance in protecting Ukraine's independence and pushing towards EU membership.
- Despite Congress delaying funding, Sullivan pledged to expedite aid delivery, emphasizing Russia's failure in the war.
- The Pentagon unveiled a $300 million aid package, including crucial military supplies, to support Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.
Trump's dark 'retribution' pledge at center of 2024 bid, but can he make it reality?
abcnews.go.com/Politics/trumps-dark-retribution-pledge-center-2024-bid-make/story
US Congress struggling to reach spending deal to avert weekend shutdown: A fractured U.S. Congress struggled behind the scenes on Wednesday to produce a massive ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-congress-struggling-reach-spending-deal-avert-weekend-shutdown-2024-03-20/
‘Unbought and unbossed’: the incredible, historic story of Shirley Chisholm: A new Netflix biopic brings the achievements of the first Black woman to serve in ...
theguardian.com/culture/2024/mar/25/shirley-chisholm-biopic-movie-netflix
The Trustbuster Who Has Apple and Google in His Sights: Jonathan Kanter, the head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, made his boldest move on ...
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US takes on Apple as efforts to curtail Big Tech gather momentum: Apple was on Thursday sued by the U.S. Department of Justice, the latest antitrust action ...
reuters.com/technology/us-takes-apple-efforts-curtail-big-tech-gather-momentum-2024-03-21/
How iPhones could get better if Apple loses DOJ battle: iPhone users could have a totally different experience if Apple loses its DOJ antitrust lawsuit.
businessinsider.com/how-iphone-could-get-better-if-apple-loses-doj-case-2024-3
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Apple's dominance isn't just a tech problem: The DOJ alleges that Apple's practices hinder competition in entertainment, cars, and finance.
businessinsider.com/apples-dominance-not-just-tech-entertainment-apps-carplay-digital-keys-2024-3
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