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Union leader endorsing Biden: ‘We’re not gonna waste a lot of time’ on Trump supporters
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Union leader endorsing Biden: ‘We’re not gonna waste a lot of time’ on ...
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What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?: Real IDs will be the new standard for domestic travel and entering federal buildings.
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What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?
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Biden looks to use abortion rights to put Florida in play in November: President Joe Biden is heading to Florida on Tuesday where his team is seeking to leverage ...
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Biden looks to use abortion rights to put Florida in play in November
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Nursing homes must hit minimum staffing levels under new federal rule: Nursing homes will be required to have minimum levels of front-line caregivers for the ...
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Nursing homes must hit minimum staffing levels under new federal rule
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.
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Is Columbia’s president next to go amid pro-Palestinian protests?: Columbia President Minouche Shafik is falling under bipartisan criticism over the ...
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Is Columbia’s president next to go amid pro-Palestinian protests?
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Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down: Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to President Biden, will testify before the ...
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Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down
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Defeating 'MAGA Dark Money,' Summer Lee Wins Primary in Landslide: "This is a huge testament to our collective strength and resilience as a progressive ...
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Defeating 'MAGA Dark Money,' Summer Lee Wins Primary in Landslide
Quick Glance: Summer Lee Secures Key Victory in Pennsylvania Primary
  • Pennsylvania congresswoman Summer Lee successfully navigated a primary challenge on Tuesday, securing progressives one of their most crucial wins of this election cycle while preparing for an influx of pro-Israel funding targeting candidates supportive of a ceasefire.

  • During the primaries, Lee emerged victorious against local council member Bhavini Patel, who had raised concerns about the stance of the progressive “Squad” member on the Gaza ceasefire.

  • The resonance of this argument was evident among many of Lee’s supporters and local Democratic figures. The Allegheny County Democratic party formally endorsed Lee in February, marking their support for her for the first time after having backed her opponent in the 2022 primaries.

  • Despite the pro-Israel lobby staying out of the picture, a Super Pac intervened in Lee’s primary to bolster Patel’s campaign. The Moderate Pac, with a mission to back centrist Democrats and significant funding from Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass, allocated over $600,000 to support Patel.
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US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine: The Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Biden on Wednesday signed ...
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US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine
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RFK Jr.: ‘I’m gonna put the entire US budget on blockchain’: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wants to put the “U.S ...
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RFK Jr.: ‘I’m gonna put the entire US budget on blockchain’
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Kennedy family to endorse Biden in show of force against RFK Jr.: Biden advisers are worried RFK Jr. could swing the election.
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Kennedy family to endorse Biden in show of force against RFK Jr.
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Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour: Scientists say it's highly unlikely cloud seeding is responsible for the heavy ...
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Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's ...
Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
  • Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.

  • Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.

  • The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.

  • Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
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April 2024 full moon will ‘take on a golden hue’: April's full moon will appear alongside "one of the oldest known" meteor showers.
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April 2024 full moon will ‘take on a golden hue’
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Clinton says Trump’s threats ‘should scare every American’: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Americans regardless of their politics should fear the ...
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Clinton says Trump’s threats ‘should scare every American’
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Just 10 percent in new poll have heard a lot about Biden climate action : Despite President Biden making climate change a central issue of his administration ...
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Just 10 percent in new poll have heard a lot about Biden climate action 
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Pitbull coming to Hershey this summer with T-Pain. When and where to get tickets: Pitbull will bring his "Party After Dark Tour" to Hersheypark Stadium ...
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Pitbull coming to Hershey this summer with T-Pain. When and where to get ...
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Why 2024 is a lose-lose election: In 2024, Americans are being asked to decide between two forms of division — one with policies that will divide and the other a ...
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Why 2024 is a lose-lose election
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Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot: The Alabama State Senate unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would ensure President Biden ...
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Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot
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Senate passes TikTok ban: Once President Joe Biden signs it into law, as he's said he will, ByteDance will have 270 days to sell TikTok to an American company.
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Senate passes TikTok ban
Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
  • TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.

  • The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.

  • The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.

  • Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
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Live updates: House passes Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid: The House has passed a key foreign aid package on Saturday. Follow here for the latest live news ...
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Live updates: House passes Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Biden condemns ‘antisemitic protests’ and ‘those who don’t understand what’s going on with the Palestinians’
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Biden condemns ‘antisemitic protests’ and ‘those who don’t understand ...
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Cornel West: Both parties ‘beyond redemption’: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West said both major American political parties are beyond saving in an ...
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Cornel West: Both parties ‘beyond redemption’
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Breakdown in military unit: Horses run through London covered in blood: During an exercise by the British Guards Cavalry, several horses bolted for unknown ...
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Breakdown in military unit: Horses run through London covered in blood
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US Senate dismisses first of two impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed the first of two impeachment charges against ...
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US Senate dismisses first of two impeachment charges against Mayorkas
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Democrats pulling out all the stops against RFK Jr.: Democrats are taking extraordinary steps to prevent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from hindering their efforts to ...
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Democrats pulling out all the stops against RFK Jr.
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It looks like Trump will regret RFK Jr.'s campaign: President Joe Biden leads former President Donald Trump in an NBC News survey when third-party candidates ...
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It looks like Trump will regret RFK Jr.'s campaign
Quick Glance: Trump Uncertain About Impact of RFK Jr. on Election
  • While publicly expressing confidence, Trump is unsure how independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. will influence the election.

  • An NBC News poll revealed Kennedy has a stronger negative impact on Trump than Biden, as Republicans view him more favorably.

  • Kennedy attracts voters from both major parties and faces criticism from both sides, creating a dynamic election campaign.

  • Democrats fear Kennedy's fame and political stances may jeopardize support for Biden, while Republicans criticize his environmental and anti-corporate positions.
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Biden needs to face facts: He’s still losing to Trump  : For President Biden and the Democrats, thing are looking ugly in November.
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Biden needs to face facts: He’s still losing to Trump  
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Biden to mark Earth Day with new solar energy funds and climate corps actions: The solar energy funding could create around 200,000 jobs, according to the White ...
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Biden to mark Earth Day with new solar energy funds and climate corps ...
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Trump’s court conduct gives Democrats a ‘Sleepy Joe’ retort : Democrats, including President Biden’s campaign, have been eager to promote reports that former ...
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Trump’s court conduct gives Democrats a ‘Sleepy Joe’ retort
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The Gateway Pundit declaring bankruptcy amid voter misinformation lawsuit: The site is facing a lawsuit over accusations that it committed ballot fraud to alter ...
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The Gateway Pundit declaring bankruptcy amid voter misinformation lawsuit
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US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel: Democratic-majority Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week, sending it to President ...
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US House approves aid package worth billions for Ukraine, Israel
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Biden implication that uncle was eaten by ‘cannibals’ sparks criticism from Papua New Guinea leader
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Quick Glance: Biden's Controversial Cannibalism Remark Offends PNG Leader
  • US President Joe Biden's remarks about his uncle's fate in Papua New Guinea during World War II offended Prime Minister James Marape, causing a diplomatic rift.

  • Marape's statement highlighted that Biden seemed to suggest his uncle was consumed by cannibals, challenging the nation's reputation.

  • During Australian PM Albanese's visit to PNG, he emphasized the strong defense ties and partnership between the two countries.

  • White House press secretary Jean-Pierre defended Biden's comments, stressing the significance of honoring his uncle's sacrifice for the country.
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Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
  • A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.

  • In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.

  • Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.

  • The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
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On Earth Day, Biden is launching a new site to apply for Climate Corps jobs: President Biden has been trying to get young voters excited about his 2024 ...
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On Earth Day, Biden is launching a new site to apply for Climate Corps ...
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Turns Out RFK Jr. IS a Spoiler Candidate—For Trump, Not Biden, Poll Finds: An NBC News poll found Republican respondents viewed Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...
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Turns Out RFK Jr. IS a Spoiler Candidate—For Trump, Not Biden, Poll Finds
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Most don’t think Trump acted illegally in hush money case: Poll: With former President Trump’s first criminal trial officially underway, most Americans don’t ...
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Most don’t think Trump acted illegally in hush money case: Poll
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
  • A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

  • The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

  • Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

  • The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
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Trump wins Pennsylvania GOP primary: Former President Trump has won the GOP primary in Pennsylvania, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...
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Trump wins Pennsylvania GOP primary
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Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across the U.S.
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Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across ...
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Trump’s New York trial is knocking him off balance: While the former president was stuck in court, his opponent hit the trail.
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Trump’s New York trial is knocking him off balance
Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
  • Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.

  • Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.

  • Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.

  • Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
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Cicadas are so loud, people in this state are calling the cops: Trillions of red-eyed periodical cicadas are emerging from underground in parts of the U.S ...
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Cicadas are so loud, people in this state are calling the cops
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Zelensky lauds House passage of Ukraine aid bill: ‘This is a solution for protecting life’
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Zelensky lauds House passage of Ukraine aid bill: ‘This is a solution for ...
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More Americans worried about climate change, but few think Biden's climate law will help, AP-NORC poll says
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More Americans worried about climate change, but few think Biden's ...
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Trump's warning signs in suburbia: Trump "can't win without [suburban voters], especially in states like the Rust Belt states," one GOP strategist said ...
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Trump's warning signs in suburbia
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Trump's map edge: Biden has tougher path to victory, veteran Dem adviser says: Longtime Democratic adviser Doug Sosnik says that while either candidate can win ...
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Trump's map edge: Biden has tougher path to victory, veteran Dem adviser ...
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On Earth Day, Biden Announced $7 Billion in Solar Investments: Here in the U.S., President Biden is announcing a $7 billion investment in solar energy in an ...
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On Earth Day, Biden Announced $7 Billion in Solar Investments
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Biden seeks to make Trump the face of anti-abortion movement: The Biden campaign is seeking to make former President Trump the face of the anti-abortion movement ...
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Biden seeks to make Trump the face of anti-abortion movement
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
  • Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

  • Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

  • State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

  • A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
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Biden assures Zelensky US will ‘quickly provide’ security package after it clears Congress
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Biden assures Zelensky US will ‘quickly provide’ security package after it ...
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Biden administration expands overtime, millions more will be eligible for extra pay
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
  • The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.

  • The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.

  • The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.

  • The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
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Dems bank on Trump trial boosting Biden: Democrats are hopeful that President Biden’s freedom to hit the campaign trail while former President Trump is stuck in ...
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Dems bank on Trump trial boosting Biden
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Gina Raimondo says ‘we’ve out-innovated China’ amid chips war: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo proudly held up the progress of American industry on ...
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Gina Raimondo says ‘we’ve out-innovated China’ amid chips war
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Trump to make history as first US president to face criminal trial: It’s a day former President Trump hoped would never come.  After a relentless pursuit for ...
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Trump to make history as first US president to face criminal trial
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
  • Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.

  • The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.

  • The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.

  • Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
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Biden calls on trade rep to consider tripling tariffs on Chinese steel: The White House on Wednesday rolled out a slew of actions intended to protect the U.S ...
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Biden calls on trade rep to consider tripling tariffs on Chinese steel
Quick Glance: Biden vows to keep U.S. Steel in American hands
  • President Joe Biden emphasized in a speech in Pittsburgh his commitment to keeping U.S. Steel in American hands and cracking down on unfair Chinese trade practices while lauding his successes in creating jobs and expanding manufacturing in the U.S.

  • The United Steelworkers recently endorsed the president for re-election, and Biden has sided with the union in opposing the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese company Nippon Steel Corp.

  • The president announced plans to triple the existing tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum to ensure fair competition for American workers, while speaking out against China's unfair trade practices.

  • Despite a growing economy, perceptions of the economy remain Biden's major weakness, as critics question his policies and opponents highlight ongoing economic challenges.
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The New McCarthyism: Congress Grills Columbia Univ. President Amid Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Speech
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The New McCarthyism: Congress Grills Columbia Univ. President Amid ...
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
  • Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.

  • Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.

  • University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.

  • The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
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Jamie Dimon: ‘I want to help my country’: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Tuesday was noncommittal when asked about serving in government after he leaves the ...
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Jamie Dimon: ‘I want to help my country’
Quick Glance: JPMorgan CEO Dimon Praises US Economy
  • Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks to the Economic Club of New York.

  • Dimon expressed confidence in a robust U.S. economy with strong employment and healthy consumer finances.

  • However, he warned about the potential economic effects of rising national debt, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts.

  • Dimon also discussed the need for a more harmonious relationship between lenders and regulators, as well as praised U.S. leadership and economic power.