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House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls
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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
Biden signs $1.2T funding package after shutdown threat ends: President Joe Biden has signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that Congress just passed ...
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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.
Jordan, Comer threaten Garland with contempt over Hur materials: House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and House Oversight and Accountability ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4554463-jordan-comer-garland-contempt-hur/
Newsmax host tells Jim Jordan: Biden impeachment ‘not going anywhere’: Newsmax host Rob Finnerty pressed Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on the House GOP impeachment ...
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Comer suggests impeachment vote not ‘best path’ on Biden probe: House Oversight and Accountability Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) suggested the impeachment vote ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4549682-comer-biden-impeachment-vote-not-best-path/
House Republicans to seek Joe Biden’s testimony in impeachment inquiry: Rep. James Comer said he wants to allow the public to evaluate Biden's "honesty and ...
axios.com/2024/03/20/biden-impeachment-inquiry-testimony-gop
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.
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/
Jim Jordan Trolled Over Post About Jobs Created in Ohio: Jordan touted job growth in Ohio, some of which the White House attributed to President Joe Biden's ...
newsweek.com/jim-jordan-trolled-over-post-about-jobs-created-ohio-1882710
White House looking for ‘opportunity to repeal’ funding bill provision preventing US embassies from flying pride flags
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House Republicans threaten to hold Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress: Reps. Jordan and Comer want an audio file of special counsel Robert Hur's ...
axios.com/2024/03/25/house-republicans-merrick-garland-contempt
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.
Republicans livid as chaos threatens to cannibalize House majority: Dysfunction doesn't even begin to cover it.
axios.com/2024/03/23/house-republicans-chaos-majority-motion-vacate
Comer Keeps Stepping In It as Impeachment Witness Dishes Dirt on Giuliani: Lev Parnas called the MAGA universe a “cult.”
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Parnas calls out GOP rep at hearing for ‘doing the bidding’ of Russia: Lev Parnas, a convicted former aide to Rudy Giuliani, named members of Congress on ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4545008-parnas-calls-out-gop-rep-hearing-doing-bidding-russia/
Quick Glance: Parnas Accuses GOP Representative During Hearing of Working on Behalf of Russia
- Lev Parnas, a former aide to Rudy Giuliani who was convicted, named members of Congress on Wednesday whom he claimed were acting on behalf of Russia by attempting to uncover 'dirt' on President Biden during his 2020 campaign.
- During a GOP-led House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing titled 'Influence Peddling: Examining Joe Biden’s Abuse of Public Office,' Parnas identified Sen. Ron Johnson (Republican from Wisconsin) and Rep. Pete Sessions (Republican from Texas) as collaborators in their efforts during his testimony.
- The accusation arose in response to ranking member Rep. Jamie Raskin (Democrat from Maryland), inquiring how Parnas and Giuliani managed to promote and amplify 'these false allegations, peddled by corrupt officials and Russian agents, here in the United States, in our political system.'
- Parnas, selected as a witness by the Democrats, was indicted on fraud and campaign finance crimes, receiving a 20-month prison sentence in 2022. Since his release last September, Parnas has opposed Republican attempts to disseminate the narrative that President Biden's actions in Ukraine were to benefit his son, Hunter Biden.
Ken Buck’s parting gift to GOP: Signing Democrats’ Ukraine discharge petition: Buck is the first Republican to join the effort to force a vote on the Senate's ...
axios.com/2024/03/21/ken-buck-ukraine-discharge-petition
Congress faces crunch time on government funding: Congress faces an increasingly tight time crunch to get a sprawling government funding deal across the finish ...
thehill.com/business/budget/4545533-congress-faces-crunch-time-on-government-funding/
Fani Willis Sends Jim Jordan Defiant Letter: Willis has faced criticism from Republicans amid her ongoing investigation into former President Donald Trump's ...
newsweek.com/fani-willis-defiant-letter-jim-jordan-1884290
Wisconsin Republican to leave Congress next month, shrinking narrow GOP majority: Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) announced Friday he would resign from Congress ...
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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.
Buck: Congress is a "dysfunctional place" and he's "happy to move on"
axios.com/2024/03/24/ken-buck-republican-party-congress
Jim Jordan Gets Flustered As Simple Question Turns Awkward On ‘60 Minutes’: The Ohio lawmaker was asked about Donald Trump’s debunked claims about the 2020 ...
huffpost.com/entry/jim-jordan-awkward-60-minute_n_660112d2e4b0597501439bf9
Jim Jordan Stunned by '60 Minutes' Question From Leslie Stahl: Jim Jordan appeared lost for words on '60 Minutes' after Leslie Stahl challenged his comments on ...
newsweek.com/jim-jordan-leslie-stahl-video-election-1882905
Republicans Reject Motion to Impeach Joe Biden: Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat, tried to put a motion on the table for a vote in an effort to call GOP's bluff in ...
newsweek.com/republicans-jordan-comer-reject-motion-moskowitz-impeach-joe-biden-1881572
Johnson may invite Netanyahu to address Congress after Schumer comments: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday that he is considering inviting Prime ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4544704-johnson-may-invite-netanyahu-to-address-congress-after-schumer-comments/
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.
Hunter Biden declines request to appear at public hearing: President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, won’t appear before Congress at a slated March 20 hearing ...
thehill.com/homenews/4528859-hunter-biden-declines-request-to-appear-at-public-hearing/
The House Passed the Bill That Could Ban TikTok—and It Wasn't Close: If the Senate passes the bill, President Joe Biden has said he would sign it.
wired.com/story/congress-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.
‘I’m pissed’: Ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro blasts justice system before heading to federal prison
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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.
House GOP preps Hunter Biden associate to testify from prison: Jason Galanis is serving a 14-year prison sentence on numerous fraud charges.
axios.com/2024/03/18/house-republicans-hunter-biden-hearing-prison
Eric Swalwell Burns Jim Jordan With Brutal ‘Locker Room’ Reminder: Things got awkward for the Ohio Republican during a recent House Judiciary Committee meeting.
huffpost.com/entry/eric-swalwell-jim-jordan-locker-room_n_65fd2da6e4b01d7420ad7134
Congress races toward shutdown deadline: Live coverage: Congress is racing toward a Friday shutdown deadline, with leaders putting the finishing touches on the ...
thehill.com/business/budget/4543509-shutdown-deadline-government-funding-live-coverage/
Congressional Ethics Office blasted with citizen calls: The office has had just 15 preliminary reviews launched since the start of 2023.
axios.com/2024/03/27/congressional-ethics-office-citizen-calls
Rep. Ken Buck says he will not serve out rest of term, narrowing GOP majority: Buck had announced in November that he would not seek reelection ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/12/ken-buck-leaving-congress/
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'.
Budget deal slashes U.S. funding for Palestinians’ U.N. lifeline: The federal spending package approved by Congress strips hundreds of millions of dollars from ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/23/budget-deal-unrwa-gaza/
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.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Former Indian Air Force chief R K S Bhadauria joins BJP, says ‘best time of my service was…’ | Mint
livemint.com/politics/news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-former-indian-air-force-chief-r-k-s-bhadauria-joins-bjp-11711261767431.html
Investigator Robert Hur facing questions over Joe Biden classified files report - BBC News
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Use power of social media to seek votes, Paatil urges BJP workers: Citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s example of how he “overthrew the Congress government” in ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/gujarat-c-r-paatil-use-power-of-social-media-seek-votes-bjp-workers-9238822/
Manchin warns Ukraine could be ‘worst atrocity in history’: Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) urged Congress to pass Ukraine aid and warned that lack of assistance ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4543449-manchin-warns-ukraine-could-be-worst-atrocity-in-history/
Speaker Johnson to invite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to address Congress: Johnson's invitation comes as the debate about U.S. policy toward Israel has ...
npr.org/2024/03/21/1239881271/speaker-johnson-israeli-prime-minister-netanyahu
George Santos mounts third-party bid for Congress: Santos risks siphoning off Republican votes in a swing district that could decide the House majority.
axios.com/2024/03/22/george-santos-third-party-congress
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.
Lok Sabha polls: Congress comes out with 8th list of candidates, no word on Rae Bareli & Amethi yet
deccanherald.com/elections/india/congress-comes-out-with-8th-list-of-candidates-no-word-on-rae-bareli-amethi-yet-2955258
"My livelihood at stake": TikTokers revolt against potential ban: The potential downfall of TikTok has prompted some users to make their first calls to ...
axios.com/2024/03/13/tiktok-ban-keep-congress-protest
Freedom Caucus votes to remove Ken Buck: The House Freedom Caucus voted to remove Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) from the group Tuesday night ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4545351-freedom-caucus-ken-buck/
Jesus would condemn fake Christians. Could Jim Jordan please stop?: Letters to the editor: Jesus would condemn fake Christians. Jim Jordan should stop ...
dispatch.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/03/10/jim-jordan-investigation-joe-biden-fox-news/72907166007/
Quick Glance: Jesus Would Condemn Fake Christians. Can Jim Jordan Please Stop?
- Letter writer Mike Howard from Westerville observes that Jesus would condemn fake Christians who support hate and lies, referencing the current political climate.
- Criticism is directed at Jim Jordan of Ohio for failing to produce evidence against President Joe Biden, with even Fox News acknowledging the lack of evidence. Jordan's star witness was revealed to be a Russian agent, raising concerns about Republican involvement with disinformation.
- Allegations are made about Republican collaboration with Russian agents for election manipulation, leading Ohioans to express frustration over Jordan's behavior tarnishing the state's reputation due to his intense disdain for the Bidens.
Biden to announce budget plan that lays out his vision for a second term: The proposal calls for tax breaks for families, lower health care costs ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-to-announce-budget-plan-that-lays-out-his-vision-for-a-second-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.
Republicans subpoenaed 15 years of Hunter Biden phone records, Democrats reveal: House Republicans have subpoenaed AT&T for 15 years of Hunter Biden’s phone ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4527376-republican-subpoenae-15-years-hunter-biden-phone-records/
What the IVF fight means for the battle for control of Congress: IVF is already showing up in some races. Democrats are trying to tie it to abortion ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/27/ivf-campaign-messaging-00149309
BJP appoints C R Kesavan as party's national spokesperson
deccanherald.com/india/bjp-appoints-c-r-kesavan-as-partys-national-spokesperson-2955242
GOP Impeachment Campaign Against Biden Losing Steam as Even Conservative Support Wanes
democracynow.org/2024/3/21/headlines/gop_impeachment_campaign_against_biden_losing_steam_as_even_conservative_support_wanes
House Passes Bill That Would Ban TikTok Unless ByteDance Divests: The House approves the legislation in 352-65 vote. It now moves to the Senate ...
pcmag.com/news/house-passes-bill-that-would-ban-tiktok-unless-bytedance-divests
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Impact Beyond Gen Z Users
- A potential ban on TikTok would have far-reaching effects, given the diverse and evolving user base.
- TikTok users are politically polarized, with a predominant younger audience. Their views differ from the average American.
- The platform has a rapidly growing user base that is undergoing demographic changes, especially with an increase in users aged 30-49.
- The use of TikTok as a primary source of news and information influences user opinions, leading to political polarization, particularly among younger users.
Elton John and Bernie Taupin awarded Library of Congress’s Gershwin Prize: They were being honored for hits including “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4546470-elton-john-and-bernie-taupin-awarded-library-of-congresss-gershwin-prize/
Sunday shows preview: House GOP infighting on full display as Congress narrowly averts shutdown
thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/4551799-sunday-shows-preview-house-gop-infighting-on-full-display-as-congress-narrowly-averts-shutdown/
Exclusive: Rep. Raskin presses GOP on "sinister" disinformation on Biden
axios.com/2024/03/11/raskin-republicans-biden-disinformation-fbi-informant
The decline of Republicans’ governing wing, by the numbers: The hasty exit of Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chairman of the House select China committee ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/25/gallagher-house-gop-decline/
Elections that shaped India | The first general elections: a free country in full bloom
thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/first-general-elections-of-india-the-free-country-in-full-bloom/article67702823.ece
The other failure of the Republican investigation into Biden: At the outset, the probe was ostensibly about influence peddling. Recent weeks have reinforced that ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/25/biden-impeachment-inquiry-trump-influence/
GOP report seeks to discredit Jan. 6 committee, exonerate Trump: House Republicans on Monday issued a new report on the Jan. 6 Capitol attack ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4525079-gop-report-seeks-to-discredit-jan-6-committee-exonerate-trump/
Congress should urgently reauthorize America’s key to pandemic preparedness: The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act has always been successfully ...
thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/4542299-congress-should-urgently-reauthorize-americas-key-to-pandemic-preparedness/
Boebert touts Trump endorsement in first TV ad amid competitive reelection bid: Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is up on the airwaves with her first TV ad of the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4540600-boebert-touts-trump-endorsement-in-first-tv-ad-amid-competitive-reelection-bid/
House Republicans desperately want out of their self-inflicted chaos: The House GOP has been unable to consistently act like it has the majority.
axios.com/2024/03/13/house-republicans-chaos-mike-johnson
Congress gets a $1.2 trillion spending bill days before shutdown: House and Senate leaders unveiled new legislation that would fund the federal government for ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/21/spending-bill-shutdown-congress/
Lok Sabha elections: 5 Karnataka Congress legislators threaten to resign over Kolar seat choice
indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/lok-sabha-elections-5-karnataka-congress-legislators-threaten-resign-kolar-seat-choice-9236227/
Hardline Republicans' hopes dashed as US Congress pushes funding bill forward: U.S. Representative Chip Roy, one of the most prominent hardline Republicans in ...
reuters.com/world/us/hardline-republicans-hopes-dashed-us-congress-pushes-funding-bill-forward-2024-03-22/
Biden signs a package of spending bills passed by Congress just hours before a shutdown deadline
apnews.com/article/biden-government-shutdown-congress-budget-spending-853b90ae025108be4ee98b939facd913
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.
Top White House aide makes secret trip to Ukraine amid U.S. aid impasse: National security adviser Jake Sullivan is in Ukraine for high-level meetings as a ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/20/jake-sullivan-ukraine-aid/
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.
Retailers slam Visa, Mastercard settlement on swipe fees: Retail industry groups slammed a proposed settlement announced Tuesday between Visa and Mastercard and ...
thehill.com/business/4556451-visa-mastercard-to-lower-swipe-fees-in-merchant-antitrust-suit-settlement/
Quick Glance: Settlement between Visa and MasterCard and merchants on antitrust dispute over fees
- Visa and Mastercard announced a settlement with U.S. merchants related to swipe fees, potentially saving consumers billions of dollars.
- Swipe fees are paid to credit card companies like Visa and Mastercard in exchange for facilitating transactions, with merchants passing those fees on to consumers.
- As per the settlement, Visa and Mastercard will cap credit interchange fees until 2030 and must negotiate fees with merchant groups.
- The settlement stems from a 2005 lawsuit alleging that merchants paid excessive fees to accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards, citing antitrust violations by Visa, Mastercard, and their member banks.
Congress rushes to ink deal averting government shutdown: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he expects text to be available "in the next few days ...
axios.com/2024/03/19/congress-government-spending-deal-shutdown
Rebel trouble? Karnataka BJP races against time to nix dissent: With trouble breaking out even in Bengaluru on Monday, the BJP is on an overdrive to douse the ...
deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/state-bjp-races-against-time-to-nix-rebel-trouble-2951951
‘First step in exposing Modi govt’s corruption’: Congress welcomes Supreme Court dismissing SBI plea on electoral bonds
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/modi-govts-corruption-congress-supreme-court-dismissing-sbi-plea-electoral-bonds-9207783/
Quick Glance: Tracking Electoral Bond Details
- The recent decision by the Supreme Court declared the constitution of the Electoral Bonds Scheme as illegal and mandated the disclosure of details by the State Bank of India (SBI).
- SBI has until March 12 to submit the EB donors' data to the Election Commission, who will then publish the information on their website by 5 pm on March 15.
- The conclusion of the case signals the start of further tracking and analysis of the data released on Friday by The Collective.
- Independent journalists with a minimum of two years of professional experience can apply for the TRC Electoral Bonds Tracker Fellowship to pursue investigative projects and receive financial backing.
TikTok bill sponsors slam company over ‘deceptive pop-up’ campaign : The lead sponsors of a bill that would force TikTok’s parent company to divest the popular ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4524604-tiktok-bill-sponsors-slam-company-over-deceptive-pop-up-campaign/
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.
Lok Sabha elections 2024 live updates | BJP allots 10 seats to PMK: Lok Sabha elections 2024 LIVE updates: PM Modi to address NDA’s public meeting in Salem on ...
thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/lok-sabha-2024-elections-live-march-19-2024/article67967073.ece
Quick Glance: Modi's Guarantees Will Meet the Same Fate as BJP's 'India Shining' Slogan of 2004: Kharge at CWC Meeting
- Rashtriya Lokhanshakti Party chief Pashupati Kumar Paras has resigned from the Union Cabinet after his party was not given a single seat in Bihar during seat distribution.
- While PM Modi held a rally in Kerala, the PMK joined the BJP-led NDA to participate in the upcoming elections.
- Dr. Anbumani is anticipated to attend a public meeting in Salem on March 19 and could potentially share the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The Election Commission is aiming to boost voter turnout in Karnataka by implementing various initiatives such as collaborating with social media influencers.
Budget deal would effectively ban Pride flags at US embassies: The $1.2 trillion government funding bill moving through Congress Friday includes a provision that ...
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4550564-budget-deal-effectively-ban-pride-flag-us-embassies/
Netanyahu would face boycotts from progressives in D.C.: Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) said he wouldn't go because Netanyahu "is a bad person."
axios.com/2024/03/21/netanyahu-visit-dc-protests-progressives
Why C.N. Annadurai was buried at the Marina and the row it triggered: C.N. Annadurai, Tamil Nadu's first Chief Minister, was buried on Marina Beach ...
thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/why-cn-annadurai-was-buried-at-the-marina-and-the-row-it-triggered/article67995801.ece
Daylight saving time is almost here: What to know: Americans will be turning their clocks forward in just a matter of days as most of the U.S ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4507756-daylight-saving-time-is-almost-here-what-to-know/
1962 Lok Sabha election saw the DMK’s emergence as a principal player in T.N.’s politics
thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/1962-ls-election-saw-the-dmks-emergence-as-a-principal-player-in-tns-politics/article67984751.ece
Funding deal eludes Congress just days ahead of government shutdown deadline: Congressional leaders still haven’t reached an agreement to avoid a partial ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/funding-deal-eludes-congress-just-days-ahead-government-shutdown-deadl-rcna143566
Criminal referrals emerge as possible 'exit strategy' of struggling Biden impeachment inquiry, sources say
abcnews.go.com/US/criminal-referrals-emerge-exit-strategy-struggling-biden-impeachment/story
Daylight saving time: These 2 states didn’t ‘spring forward’ this morning — here’s why
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4522217-daylight-saving-time-these-2-states-didnt-spring-forward-this-morning-heres-why/
Quick Glance: Confusion Between Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time
- Americans come together twice a year to complain about time changes.
- Confusion between Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time leads to misconceptions.
- Many Americans mistake one for the other, causing widespread confusion.
- School start times, not Daylight Saving Time, are responsible for issues.
CNN panel spars over Biden’s use of ‘illegal’ in State of Union: A panel of pundits on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday argued over President Biden’s use of ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4522322-cnn-panel-spars-over-bidens-use-of-illegal-in-state-of-union/
Sen. Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing college sports legislation this year
apnews.com/article/ted-cruz-ncaa-89a48feb0848e50707d24f9868326263
Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s Gershwin Prize Ceremony: See Metallica and Annie Lennox Honor Duo
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elton-john-bernie-taupin-gershwin-prize-metallica-annie-lennox-1234991855/
Quick Glance: Elton John and Bernie Taupin Honored at Gershwin Prize Ceremony with Metallica and Annie Lennox
- The Library of Congress recognized the hit makers on Wednesday with an all-star concert - including Joni Mitchell, Maren Morris and many more - that will air on PBS in April.
- Elton John and Bernie Taupin were recognized by the Library of Congress for their contributions to modern music at a gala where the songwriting duo was awarded the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
- The event at Washington, D.C.'s D.A.R. Constitution Hall featured performances by famous fans of the duo singing their songs, with Metallica performing "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding", Annie Lennox performing "Border Song", and Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile performing "I'm Still Standing", among others.
- The concert will air on PBS on April 8, and members of Metallica told reporters how much John and Taupin's collaborations meant to them. Frontman James Hetfield said, "They're an inspiration to us", and guitarist Kirk Hammett added, "They're responsible for some of the greatest songs of my childhood".
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