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We Finally Know How George Santos Gets His Amazing Skin: He has no reason to lie about this.
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Working for George Santos Is As Crazy As It Sounds: Derek Myers recorded George Santos as the congressman fired him, according to audio obtained by Talking ...
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Santos' attack on Colombian Botox 'completely false:' medical tourism assn. CEO: "It is sad to see such an attack on Colombia," the association's CEO tells ...
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We Finally Know How George Santos Gets His Amazing Skin: He has no reason to lie about this.
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Working for George Santos Is As Crazy As It Sounds: Derek Myers recorded George Santos as the congressman fired him, according to audio obtained by Talking ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/02/derek-myerss-crazy-account-of-working-for-george-santos.html
Santos' attack on Colombian Botox 'completely false:' medical tourism assn. CEO: "It is sad to see such an attack on Colombia," the association's CEO tells ...
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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.
Rep. Mike Gallagher to leave Congress in April, giving GOP an even narrower majority
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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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
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 ...
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George Santos says he'll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsion
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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.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Rep. Mike Gallagher’s Early Exit From Congress: Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher announced Friday he will resign from Congress next ...
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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 ...
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Washington approves $228 million in US military aid to the three Baltic states, Estonia says
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House members seem to really hate their jobs: More and more are cutting their congressional careers off early.
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US Rep. Annie Kuster of New Hampshire won't seek reelection for a seventh term in November
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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/
Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding package, averting US government shutdown: Senate passed the bill after hours of gridlock over funding for three-quarters of ...
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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.
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/
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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Why is Congress slashing funding for antitrust enforcement that protects consumers?
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Congress: Another GOP Rep. Quits; Tammy Murphy Exits NJ Senate Race; MJT Wants to Oust Mike Johnson
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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.
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.
What to know about Bernie Sanders' bill for the U.S. to adopt a 32-hour workweek
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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/
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
Biden unveils sweeping budget blueprint for next term: President Biden on Monday rolled out his sweeping, $7.3 trillion budget request for 2025 ...
thehill.com/business/budget/4523960-biden-unveils-sweeping-budget-blueprint-for-next-term/
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.
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/
The 'Ghost Army' veterans who fooled the Nazis in WW2: Members of the secretive military unit, which once used inflatable vehicles as a ruse ...
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Buck announces he will leave Congress early, further driving down GOP majority: Buck's decision will leave Republicans with a paltry 218 seats in the chamber ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/03/12/congress/bucks-out-00146537
Quick Glance: Rep. Ken Buck to Leave Congress Early
- Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) announced his early departure from Congress to focus on his family and Colorado.
- Following Buck's resignation, Republicans will have a 218 to 213 majority over Democrats in the House.
- Buck's exit will create a vacancy in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, which he has represented since 2015.
- Buck criticized the Republican Party's stance on President Biden and described the congressional work environment as 'dysfunctional'.
Congress is right to want to curtail TikTok’s power and influence: Millions of young Americans love the social media app – but it’s alarmingly addictive and a ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/15/congress-tiktok-ban-addiction-security-risk
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
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.
Peter Navarro ordered to prison on March 19: Peter Navarro, once an economic adviser to former President Trump, has been ordered to report to a Miami prison ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4523581-peter-navarro-ordered-to-prison/
Quick Glance: Mark Robinson Running for GOP Governor in North Carolina
- After Republican losses in the 2018 elections, Mark Robinson accused the Affordable Care Act of attempting to 'enslave' people.
- Robinson, a fiery conservative who spreads conspiracies, is the Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina.
- The race between Robinson and Democratic nominee Josh Stein will be this cycle’s most closely watched gubernatorial campaign.
- Robinson advocates for full repeal of the Affordable Care Act without replacement, sparking political tensions.
Trump Unable to Secure $454M Bond in NY Civil Case; Peter Navarro to Begin Sentence for Contempt
democracynow.org/2024/3/19/headlines/trump_unable_to_secure_454m_bond_in_ny_civil_case_peter_navarro_to_begin_sentence_for_contempt
Austin says US support for Ukraine remains resolute even as security aid remains stalled in Congress
cnn.com/2024/03/19/politics/lloyd-austin-ukraine-aid/
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Quick Glance: Defense Secretary Austin Affirms Long-Term U.S. Support for Ukraine Amid Congressional Funding Standstill
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized on Tuesday that the U.S. will continue to support Ukraine's efforts in the war against Russia, even as the U.S. Congress remains stuck due to funding reluctance to send additional weapons to the front.
- The conference took place a week after U.S. defense officials found and utilized $300 million in contract savings to finance a new package of military aid for Ukraine by extracting weapons from Pentagon stocks.
- U.S. leaders had stated in the past three months that they could not take more weapons off the shelves because they lacked the money to replenish the stocks. The Congress has been deadlocked for months over a new $95 billion supplemental bill that includes about $60 billion in aid for Ukraine.
- UNESCO indicates that Ukraine requires over a billion dollars to reconstruct its scientific infrastructure.
Trump says TikTok is a national security threat, Facebook is 'enemy of the people'
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-says-tiktok-national-security-threat-facebook-enemy-people-rcna142733
Quick Glance: Could TikTok Face a Ban in the US?
- TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position due to a legislative proposal.
- A bill unanimously approved by the House would ban TikTok if it doesn't sever ties with ByteDance, its parent company in Beijing.
- Concerns exist that TikTok could share data with the Chinese government, raising national security worries.
- A nationwide ban could impact small businesses, influencers, and users who utilize the platform for marketing purposes.
Overwhelming majority of AAPI adults in new poll support legalized abortion: A new poll has found that a majority of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4546751-overwhelming-majority-aapi-adults-support-legalized-abortion/
A forceful Biden hits the road as Republicans keep focus on his age and memory: President Joe Biden said he wanted to “wake up Congress” with his fiery State of ...
cnn.com/2024/03/10/politics/joe-biden-sotu-what-matters/
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Trump Told Pence Certifying Election Would Be ‘Career Killer,’ Valet Testified: President Donald J. Trump warned his vice president against failing to overturn ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/21/us/trump-pence-jan-6-white-house-valet.html
Border policy a key sticking point in Congress with shutdown deadline just days away
cnn.com/2024/03/18/politics/shutdown-government-funding-latest/
US Congress deal bars US funds to UNRWA until March 2025, sources say: An agreement reached by U.S. congressional leaders and the White House on a massive bill ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-congress-deal-bars-us-funds-unrwa-until-march-2025-sources-say-2024-03-19/
Indirect Israel-Hamas hostage talks continue in Qatar, as thousands rally for a deal
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Quick Glance: US Fails Resolution for Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza
- A U.S. effort to increase political pressure on Israel failed in the UN Security Council as Russia and China vetoed it.
- The resolution emphasized concerns about a ground offensive in Rafah and criticized the humanitarian toll of Israel's offensive.
- However, the resolution linked a cease-fire to the release of hostages in Gaza, a stance supported by Israel.
- US officials aim to persuade Israel for an alternative approach in Rafah to minimize civilian casualties, as a summit in Washington is planned.
Biden to call on Congress to pass budget with $258B in housing investments: President Biden to call on Congress to pass his budget that includes $258 billion in ...
thehill.com/homenews/4540469-biden-to-call-on-congress-to-pass-budget-with-258b-in-housing-investments/
"Obama would be jealous": How Biden's rivalry with his ex-boss shapes his presidency
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Quick Glance: Biden-Obama Rivalry Shapes Presidency
- Biden frequently measures himself against Obama, with a complex rivalry between them.
- The relationship between Biden and Obama is respectful, but Biden has made some accusations against Obama.
- Biden has corrected some of Obama's political decisions and tried to avoid his predecessor's mistakes.
- Biden's experiences during the Obama era have influenced his positioning in various political areas, shaping his presidency.
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/
Peter Navarro files emergency appeal to Supreme Court to hold off prison sentence - UPI.com
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Quick Glance: Court denies Peter Navarro’s request for prison stay
- A federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that former Trump adviser Peter Navarro cannot remain out of prison during his appeal against his conviction for refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena related to the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
- The District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals essentially upheld the judge's decision that Navarro's appeal does not pose a 'significant legal question' justifying his release.
- Following his conviction last year on two contempt of Congress charges, 74-year-old Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison and is set to report to a Miami prison on Tuesday. This would mark him as the first prominent Trump adviser to serve jail time for endeavors to challenge the 2020 election.
- Navarro stated to reporters after his conviction that he anticipates his case to reach the Supreme Court to address concerns about executive privilege for high-ranking White House officials.
US Congress goes bang, bang, on TikTok sale-or-ban plan: Bill proposes to do to China what China already does to the US – make life hard for foreign social ...
theregister.com/2024/03/14/us_congress_passes_tiktok_ban/
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.
First Thing: Trump ally Peter Navarro to begin prison term for contempt: Navarro begins four-month prison term for refusing to cooperate with House January 6 ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/19/first-thing-trump-ally-peter-navarro-to-begin-prison-term-for-contempt
‘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
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
U.S. announces $300 million in new military aid for Ukraine: "This ammunition will keep Ukraine's guns firing for a period, but only a short period."
axios.com/2024/03/12/ukraine-aid-military-biden
Quick Glance: U.S. Sending $300 Million in Weapons to Ukraine
- The Biden administration announced sending up to $300 million in weapons to Ukraine, sourced from savings from under-bid contracts.
- The package includes air defense interceptors, artillery rounds, and armor systems to hold off advancing Russian troops for a few weeks.
- The Senate passed an emergency aid bill with $60.1 billion for Ukraine, but its fate in the House is uncertain.
- The political paralysis in the U.S. has led to critical shortages on Ukraine's battlefields as Russia continues to bombard the country.
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
White House Slams GOP For Abusing Spending Package To Ban Pride Flags At U.S. Embassies
huffpost.com/entry/biden-pride-flags-us-embassies_n_6600e1bce4b07d7c1af24047
Special counsel Hur to testify before Congress about damaging Biden report: Hur didn't bring charges against Biden over his handling of classified documents.
axios.com/2024/03/12/robert-hur-biden-congress-testimony
How dysfunction has defined the House: Congress is on the verge of passing its yearly budget, six months into its fiscal year and with less than 48 hours left ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-dysfunction-has-defined-the-house
Why people think the US bill to ban TikTok is linked to pro-Palestine content: After a bill in US Congress was overwhelmingly passed to ban the social media app ...
middleeasteye.net/news/why-people-think-us-effort-ban-tiktok-linked-pro-palestine-content
House GOP may face another leadership battle after effort to avoid government shutdown
pbs.org/newshour/show/house-gop-may-face-another-leadership-battle-after-effort-to-avoid-government-shutdown
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Charges Against Menendez on Grounds of Immunity: Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey could appeal the ruling, which could end up ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/14/nyregion/menendez-bribery-charges-congressional-immunity.html
New Hampshire Democratic Rep. Ann Kuster to retire from Congress: Kuster, who was first elected to Congress in 2012 and has served six terms on the Hill ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/annie-kuster-retiring-house/
Expelled U.S. Rep George Santos says he is running for Congress again: George Santos posted Thursday night on X that he will challenge fellow Republican Rep ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/expelled-u-s-rep-george-santos-says-he-is-running-for-congress-again
Quick Glance: George Santos Attends State of the Union Post-Expulsion
- The former representative from New York utilized lifetime floor privileges for former House members, even those expelled.
- George Santos, expelled from the House last year, appeared before the president's address.
- Despite his controversial reputation, the disgraced former congressman seemed to be holding court that evening.
- Mr. Santos had carefully planned his splashy return and surprised with his presence before the president's speech.
What is the Comstock Act? The 151-year-old law mentioned in SCOTUS abortion pill case
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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.
War Spending: What Is It Good For?: The case of Gaza may be extreme in its brutality and the sheer speed of the slaughter, but it underscores the need to ...
tomdispatch.com/spending-unlimited-2/
How are musicians supposed to survive on $0.00173 per stream?: The way musicians are compensated is highly unfair. A new bill in the US Congress could fix that – ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/28/new-law-how-musicians-make-money-streaming
Shutdown threat meter: Yellow. Congress’ final funding deal is going down to the wire.
politico.com/live-updates/2024/03/19/congress/shutdown-threat-level-00147850
Another fine mess from the US Supreme Court : In their unanimous decision, the nine justices ruled that states don’t have the authority to keep candidates for ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4520065-another-fine-mess-from-the-us-supreme-court/
‘It’s Causing Them to Drop Out of Life’: How Phones Warped Gen Z: The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt warns social media is fueling a mental health crisis.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/03/24/the-anxious-generation-qa-00147880
Biden signs budget into law and urges US Congress to vote for aid for Ukraine: US President Joe Biden has signed a US$1.2 trillion budget proposal ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/23/7447832/
Republican John Moolenaar to Lead US House Committee on Competition With China: Michigan Republican John Moolenaar will lead the House Select Committee on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/former-dow-chemical-scientist-to-lead-us-house-s-china-committee
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US Congress averts government shutdown, passing $1.2 trillion bill: The US Congress early on Saturday overwhelmingly passed a $1.2 trillion budget bill ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/23/US-Congress-averts-government-shutdown-passing-1-2-trillion-bill
Ron Johnson did Russia's 'bidding' on Biden, ex-Giuliani figure Lev Parnas tells Congress
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/20/ron-johnson-did-russias-bidding-on-biden-lev-parnas-tells-congress/73043736007/
'Get this done': Lawmakers unveil final spending deal to avert partial government shutdown
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/21/congress-leaders-spending-deal-avert-government-shutdown/73008284007/
U.S. Capitol Police launches body camera program: Seventy U.S. Capitol Police officers began wearing body cameras on Tuesday as part of a six-month pilot program ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4540598-u-s-capitol-police-launches-body-camera-program/
Debate: How old is too old to be president?: CNN Opinion asked two debaters to take on the question: Should there be age limits for presidents? Arguing in favor ...
cnn.com/interactive/2024/02/opinions/matter-of-debate-age-limit-presidents/
The government may shut down this weekend. Here’s what to know.: Congress doesn’t have much time to act before a partial shutdown would begin — but it might be ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/19/government-shutdown-deadline-affected-2024/
Biden to urge Congress to lower health care costs during New Hampshire visit: President Biden on Monday will travel to New Hampshire, where he will call on ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4522954-biden-to-urge-congress-to-lower-health-care-costs-during-new-hampshire-visit/
Ratings Jump 18% for Biden’s Feisty State of the Union: President Biden attracted about five million more viewers than last year for his prime-time address on ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/08/business/media/biden-state-of-the-union-ratings.html
Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
WATCH LIVE: WWII Ghost Army, whose mission had been secret, honored with Congressional Gold Medal
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-wwii-ghost-army-whose-mission-had-been-secret-honored-with-congressional-gold-medal
Sinking Section 702 Wiretap Program Offered One Last Lifeboat: For months, US lawmakers have examined every side of a historic surveillance debate ...
wired.com/story/section-702-safe-act-compromise/
Let’s stop wasting time on the Daylight Saving Time debate : Standard Time will end at 2AM on March 10, 2024, beginning nearly eight months of Daylight Saving ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4517238-lets-stop-wasting-time-on-the-daylight-saving-time-debate/
Homeland security battle pushes much of government perilously close to Saturday shutdown
politico.com/live-updates/2024/03/18/congress/funding-talks-drag-on-00147584
Congress kicks off week without deal to avert partial government shutdown : A major sticking point is funding for border enforcement, a GOP priority.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/congress-kicks-off-week-deal-avert-partial-government/story
Quick Glance: Congress Struggles with DHS Funding, Looming Government Shutdown
- Congress begins the week without a deal to avert a partial government shutdown by Friday's deadline, with funding for the Department of Homeland Security complicating negotiations.
- The funding package will need to clear both chambers by Friday at midnight.
- Talks on funding for DHS were in bad shape, with congressional leaders proposing a full-year continuing resolution to fund the department.
- This is the latest challenge for Johnson, who has worked to avert several shutdowns with his party's razor-thin majority, facing pushback from many House Republicans on his government funding plans.
Want to Work for the American Climate Corps? Applications Open Next Month: Biden is calling on Congress for an additional $8 billion in funding for the American ...
grist.org/politics/jobs-portal-american-climate-corps-opens-next-month/
Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls on US Congress to finally unblock aid to Ukraine after Russian attack on Kyiv
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/21/7447504/
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