NBC Ousts Ronna McDaniel , After Anchors' On-Air Rebellion.
NBC Ousts Ronna McDaniel , After Anchors' On-Air Rebellion.
On March 26, NBC News cut ties with former Republican
National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel just days after
she was hired to be a paid political analyst for the network.
CNN reports that the ousting comes after
intense backlash from the network's leading
anchors over the decision to hire McDaniel.
CNN reports that the ousting comes after
intense backlash from the network's leading
anchors over the decision to hire McDaniel.
There is no doubt that the last several
days have been difficult for the News
Group. After listening to the legitimate
concerns of many of you, I have
decided that Ronna McDaniel will
not be an NBC News contributor, Cesar Conde, NBCUniversal News Group President, via CNN.
I want to personally apologize
to our team members who felt
we let them down. While this
was a collective recommendation
by some members of our leadership
team, I approved it and take
full responsibility for it, Cesar Conde, NBCUniversal News Group President, via CNN.
Journalists and anchors at NBC and
MSNBC denounced the network's
decision to hire McDaniel in on-air rebukes. .
Journalists and anchors at NBC and
MSNBC denounced the network's
decision to hire McDaniel in on-air rebukes. .
NBC Newsâ chief political analyst,
Chuck Todd, delivered biting on-air criticism
of executives at NBC over the decision.
NBC Newsâ chief political analyst,
Chuck Todd, delivered biting on-air criticism
of executives at NBC over the decision.
Thereâs a reason
a lot of journalists
at NBC News are
uncomfortable with this, Chuck Todd, NBC Newsâ chief political analyst, via CNN.
MSNBC hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough were
the next to speak out about McDaniel's hiring, expressing
their hope that NBC would "reconsider its decision.".
MSNBC hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough were
the next to speak out about McDaniel's hiring, expressing
their hope that NBC would "reconsider its decision.".
To be clear, we believe NBC News should
seek out conservative Republican voices
to provide balance in their election coverage,
but it should be conservative Republicans,
not a person who used her position of power
to be an anti-democracy election denier, Mika Brzezinski, MSNBC host, via CNN.
To be clear, we believe NBC News should
seek out conservative Republican voices
to provide balance in their election coverage,
but it should be conservative Republicans,
not a person who used her position of power
to be an anti-democracy election denier, Mika Brzezinski, MSNBC host, via CNN.
Other leading network personalities to speak out against
McDaniel were Nicolle Wallace and Rachel Maddow,
who called the network's decision "inexplicable.".
Other leading network personalities to speak out against
McDaniel were Nicolle Wallace and Rachel Maddow,
who called the network's decision "inexplicable."
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Trumpâs Civil Fraud Judgement Bond , Is Reduced to $175 Million.
On March 25, a New York appeals court told Donald Trump that if he can pay $175 million within 10 days.
collection of his $454 million civil fraud judgement will be paused, AP reports. .
The payment would also stop the state from seizing any of Trump's assets during the appeals process. .
A previous ruling that Trump and his sons, Eric and Donald Trump Jr., couldn't serve in corporate leadership for a number of years was also reversed. .
The order, a significant victory for the former president, came just before Attorney General Letitia James was about to begin the process of collecting the judgement, AP reports. .
The order, a significant victory for the former president, came just before Attorney General Letitia James was about to begin the process of collecting the judgement, AP reports. .
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee praised the ruling and criticized Judge Arthur Engoron's initial ruling.
What heâs done is such a
disservice and should never
be allowed to happen again, Donald Trump, via statement.
So I greatly respect the decision
of the Appellate Division, and Iâll post
either $175 billion in cash or bonds
for security or whatever is necessary,
very quickly, within the 10 days. , Donald Trump, via statement.
And I thank the Appellate Division
for acting quickly, but Judge Engoron
is a disgrace to this country, and this
should not be allowed to happen, Donald Trump, via statement.
However, James' office points out that the judgement still stands, even if collection is paused. .
Donald Trump is still facing
accountability for his staggering fraud, Letitia James' office, via statement
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16 Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration , for Pausing Liquid Natural Gas Exports.
The lawsuit was filed on March 21.
The states claim that the Biden administration
does not have the authority to deny
"federal permits for new liquid natural
gas (LNG) exports," 'The Hill' reports. .
The 16 attorneys general also allege
that the pause goes against Congress.
This ban disregards statutory mandates,
flouts the normal regulatory process, upends
the industry, disrupts Plaintiffsâ economies,
and subverts our constitutional structure, Via lawsuit.
These unlawful actions leave Plaintiffs
with no choice but to once more turn
to the courts to enforce the law, Via lawsuit.
The suit goes on to allege that the ban is
motivated by politics and comes "in the midst of an election year, and after a sustained pressure campaign from billionaire conglomerates, celebrities, âinfluencers,â and banks.".
The timing of the decision, in an election
year, raises the likelihood that political
motivations drove the action, House Oversight Committee Republicans,
in a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm.
LNG, which is often considered to be
"a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration.
LNG, which is often considered to be
"a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration.
President Biden's pause on permits signifies
a stark contrast from his predecessor.
In February, the House passed a bill that would
strip the White House of its LNG permit authority
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In Louisiana's presidential primary on Saturday (Mar 23), both US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured victories, further solidifying their positions after securing their respective party nominations. With no races hanging in the balance, the outcome merely reaffirmed their dominance over their major competitors. Biden collected the 48 delegates up for grabs for Democrats, and former President Donald Trump collected the 47 delegates for Republicans.
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Appeals Court Freezes , Controversial Texas Immigration Law.
Hours after the Supreme Court allowed SB4
to take effect, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals put it back on hold, 'The Hill' reports. .
The controversial measure allows Texas law enforcement to arrest anyone they suspect has entered the country illegally. .
They could then face deportation or jail time.
Critics say that the law could result in "civil rights violations and racial profiling," 'The Hill' reports. .
Critics say that the law could result in "civil rights violations and racial profiling," 'The Hill' reports. .
The White House previously referred to the law
as "another example of Republican officials politicizing the border while blocking real solutions.".
Dissenting Supreme Court Justices
Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson
argued that SB4 will only invite "further chaos
and crisis" regarding immigration enforcement.
Dissenting Supreme Court Justices
Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson
argued that SB4 will only invite "further chaos
and crisis" regarding immigration enforcement.
Meanwhile, Mexico reiterated that it
will not "under any circumstances" accept
deportations of those who are not Mexican citizens. .
Mexico reiterates the legitimate
right to protect the rights of its
nationals in the United States
and to determine its own policies
regarding entry into its territory, Mexican government, via statement.
Texas officials did not report any arrests during the time the new law was in effect
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Former US President Donald Trump, nominated as the GOP candidate for the third time, received partial relief in the Georgia election interference case, with six charges dismissed. Despite this, numerous other counts persist, alleging his involvement in overturning the 2020 election results. Trump's legal battles coincide with his presidential nomination, setting the stage for a historic rematch with Democrat Joe Biden.
#DonaldTrump #GeorgiaElection #ElectionInterference #GOP #RepublicanParty #TrumpFraud #Biden2024 #Trump2024 #USnews #Worldnews #Internationalnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Biden and Trump Secure Nominations, , Sealing 2024 Rematch.
Biden and Trump Secure Nominations, , Sealing 2024 Rematch.
On March 12, both presidential candidates
were victorious in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington State primaries, 'The Guardian' reports. .
On March 12, both presidential candidates
were victorious in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington State primaries, 'The Guardian' reports. .
This means that each of them has secured the nomination from their respective parties and will face off for the nation's highest office yet again. .
This means that each of them has secured the nomination from their respective parties and will face off for the nation's highest office yet again. .
The development comes at a time when much
of the country would prefer to see different candidates on the ballot, 'The Guardian' reports. .
âI donât like Trump. I donât like Biden. I just
wanted a different choice,â said Scott Carpenter
of Roswell, Georgia, who voted for Nikki Haley. .
âI donât like Trump. I donât like Biden. I just
wanted a different choice,â said Scott Carpenter
of Roswell, Georgia, who voted for Nikki Haley. .
âI donât like Trump. I donât like Biden. I just
wanted a different choice,â said Scott Carpenter
of Roswell, Georgia, who voted for Nikki Haley. .
Others voiced their opposition to the
current conflict in the Middle East.
I voted a protest vote against the
war in Gaza because I think it is
horrible what is happening and Iâm
ashamed of my country right now, Robin Hawking, 56, who voted for recent
dropout Dean Phillips, via 'The Guardian'.
Iâm hoping if enough people
vote for not-Biden, heâll get the
message that heâs going to lose this
election unless he does a ceasefire, Robin Hawking, 56, who voted for recent
dropout Dean Phillips, via 'The Guardian'.
Both Biden and Trump took to social media
to celebrate their respective nominations.
Both Biden and Trump took to social media
to celebrate their respective nominations.
Todayâs a day, a call to action. With your voice,
with your power, with your vote â come
November, we will vote in record numbers,
and can do it, we have the power to do it. , Joe Biden, via X.
Are you ready? Are you ready to defend
democracy? Are you ready to protect our
freedom? Are you ready to win this election?, Joe Biden, via X.
This was a great day of victory. Last week
was something very special â Super Tuesday â
but now we have to get back to work
because we have the worst president
in the history of [our] country. , Donald Trump, via X.
His name is Joe Biden, sometimes
referred to as crooked Joe Biden,
and he must be defeated, Donald Trump, via X
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Fani Willis , Subpoenaed , by House GOP.
The Fulton County, GA, district attorney who brought charges against Donald Trump has been subpoenaed by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan.
The Fulton County, GA, district attorney who brought charges against Donald Trump has been subpoenaed by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan.
Jordan is demanding that Willis supply office documents following claims that the district attorney fired a whistleblower, NBC News reports.
Jordan is demanding that Willis supply office documents following claims that the district attorney fired a whistleblower, NBC News reports.
That whistleblower allegedly
attempted to stop the misuse of
federal funds by a top campaign aide.
The subpoena is part of a larger probe by
Jordan and House GOP members seeking to determine whether federal funds were used for
her over two-year investigation into Trump.
Last year, Trump was charged
with attempting to overturn 2020
presidential election results in Georgia.
He has pleaded not guilty.
According to Jordan, Willis has ignored
two requests for the documents âreferring or relating to the Fulton County District Attorneyâs Officeâs receipt and use of federal funds.â.
According to Jordan, Willis has ignored
two requests for the documents âreferring or relating to the Fulton County District Attorneyâs Officeâs receipt and use of federal funds.â.
Instead of using these federal grant
funds for the intended purpose of
helping at-risk youths, your office sought
to use the grant funds to âget Macbooks ...
swag ... [and] use it for travel, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, via NBC News.
Moreover, the whistleblowerâs direct
supervisor stated that these planned
expenditures âwere part of [your] vision.â, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, via NBC News.
These allegations raise serious concerns
about whether you were appropriately
supervising the expenditure of federal
grant funding allocated to your office and
whether you took actions to conceal your
officeâs unlawful use of federal funds, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, via NBC News.
Last year, Willis' office wrote Jordan a letter, saying there is âno justification in the Constitution for Congress to interfere with a state criminal matter.â.
Any examination of the records of our grant
programs will find that they are highly
effective and conducted in cooperation with
the Department of Justice and in compliance
with all Department of Justice requirements, Fani Willis, via NBC News
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Biden Cracks Down , on âJunk Insurance Plansâ.
On March 28, President Joe Biden announced that
a new rule will limit short-term health insurance
plans to three months, ABC News reports. .
The plans can now only be renewed for up to
four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. .
The plans can now only be renewed for up to
four months instead of three years that were permitted under former President Donald Trump. .
Additionally, short-term plan providers must
clearly explain benefit limitations to consumers. .
The president really believes
the American people do not want
to be taken for suckers and junk insurance takes them for suckers, Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser, via statement.
Short-term insurance is intended to temporarily serve as a safety net for periods of transition,
such as switching jobs or prior to receiving Medicare.
However, critics call these plans
"junk insurance" because they're often misleading as far as what they actually cover.
ABC News reports that the plans aren't required to cover those with preexisting conditions or pay for prescription drugs.
In 2018, Trump expanded short-term plans and referred to them as "much less expensive health care at a much lower price.".
Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser,
said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to
sell inadequate short-term plans.
Neera Tanden, Biden's domestic policy adviser,
said that Trump undermined the Affordable Care Act
(ACA) when he allowed insurance companies to
sell inadequate short-term plans.
The short-term plan expansion was
upheld by an appeals court in 2020
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RFK Jr Picks Nicole Shanahan , As His Running Mate.
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
On March 26, the presidential candidate announced that the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is his vice presidential pick, BBC reports. .
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
Kennedy introduced Shanahan as
"a fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom.".
He went on to call his campaign "a spoiler for President Biden and for President Trump" that
will "forge an unstoppable coalition of homeless Democrats and homeless Republicans.".
Kennedy's independent bid was launched
in October after challenging Biden for
the Democratic nomination.
The Democratic National Committee has condemned Kennedy's bid, saying that he
will only help to draw votes away from
Biden, ensuring Trump's victory. .
Shanahan revealed that she had left the Democratic Party because it was consumed with "elitism" and "winning at all costs.".
I believe I am taking the best
ideals and impulses with me. , Nicole Shanahan, via statement.
Shanahan's professional
colleagues speak highly of her.
She's motivated by trying to change
things for the better and having an
impact on social benefits, Roland Vogl, executive director of Stanford University's
Center for Legal Informatics, via statement.
Don't undersell someone
who comes from outside a
system to change the system. , Bruce Cahan, a professional colleague, via statement.
Announcing Shanahan as his running mate
will likely help Kennedy get on more ballots.
He's currently only confirmed on Utah's ballot
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Truth Social Soars Nearly 50% , in First Day on Nasdaq.
The former president's social media company began trading on the Nasdaq on March 26, AP reports. .
Digital World Acquisition Corp. acquired Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., which runs Truth Social, on March 25.
Trump Media has taken the place
of Digital World on the Nasdaq. .
On March 25, Trump said, "Truth Social is doing
very well. It's hot as a pistol and doing great.".
Trump Media's market value was roughly
$6.8 billion prior to trading, AP reports. .
Shares were up 47% at $73.50
just before 10 a.m. ET.
Truth Social's ticker symbol is "DJT.".
Trump launched Truth Social in 2022 after being banned from Twitter and Facebook. .
The social media platform had approximately 5 million users in February, according to research firm Similarweb.
Investors could be in for
a bumpy ride, AP reports.
In a regulatory filing, Trump Media said that it âis highly dependent on the popularity and presence of President Trump.â.
If Trump were to distance himself from the
company, perhaps for reasons such as campaigning
for presidency, Trump Media âwould be
significantly disadvantaged,â the filing states. .
Similarly âan adverse outcome in
one or moreâ of the cases in which the
former president is embroiled could harm
the success of Trump Media and Truth Social.
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