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Senate confirms Austin as defense secretary

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Senate confirms Austin as defense secretary

Senate confirms Austin as defense secretary

The U.S. Senate on Friday voted overwhelmingly to confirm retired Army General Lloyd Austin as President Joe Biden's defense secretary, making him the first Black American to serve in the role.

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Biden Campaign to Rake In $25 Million , at Star-Studded Fundraiser. President Biden will host the most lucrative political fundraiser in American history on March 28, Politico reports. . The event will feature former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. The event will feature former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Mindy Kaling will emcee the event from Radio City Music Hall. There will be musical performances by Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo. There will be musical performances by Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo. There will be musical performances by Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo. Lea Michele and Ben Platt. Lea Michele and Ben Platt. Stephen Colbert will host an "armchair conversation" with Biden, Obama and Clinton. Unlike our opponent, every dollar we’re raising is going to reach the voters who will decide this election — communicating the president’s historic record, his vision for the future and laying plain the stakes of this election, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement. The numbers don’t lie: today’s event is a massive show of force and a true reflection of the momentum to reelect the Biden-Harris ticket, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement. $25 million is expected to be raised at the event. . By comparison, Biden's campaign raised $21 million during all of last month. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump raised $20 million during the month of February.

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Biden Cracks Down on ‘Junk Insurance Plans’

Biden Cracks Down , on ‘Junk Insurance Plans’. 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

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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These US Cities Have the Highest Populations of Millionaires

These US Cities, Have the Highest Populations of, Millionaires. According to a report by Henley & Partners, the United States remains the top country in the world for private wealth creation and accumulation. Quartz reports that the U.S. accounts for about 32% of global liquid investable wealth, valued at approximately $67 trillion. Here are some of the cities with the largest populations of millionaires, according to the report. Austin, This Texas city had the biggest explosion in millionaire growth in the U.S. over the past ten years, reaching 32,700 by the end of 2023. . Miami, This Florida city is home to 35,300 millionaires and 15 billionaires, including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Boston, While having just eight billionaires, the fewest of any other city on the list, this New England city is home to , 42,900 millionaires. Seattle, This Washington State city is the home of some of the largest corporations in the U.S., including Amazon and Microsoft. It's also home to 54,200 millionaires and 11 billionaires. . Chicago, Approximately 120,500 millionaires live in this Midwestern metropolis. . Los Angeles, The second-most populous city in the U.S. has about, 212,100 millionaires and 43 billionaires. San Francisco, The tech hub of the U.S. boasts the most billionaires with a whopping 68, as well as the second-most millionaires with 305,700. . New York, The city with the most high net worth individuals has about , 349,500 millionaires and 60 billionaires

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Artists and Speakers Boycott SXSW , in Protest of Military and Defense Industry Sponsorships. As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, dozens have canceled their South by Southwest appearances to protest event sponsorships from defense companies and the U.S. Army, CNN reports. . As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, dozens have canceled their South by Southwest appearances to protest event sponsorships from defense companies and the U.S. Army, CNN reports. . The protest is meant to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The protest is meant to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. A music festival should not include war profiteers. I refuse to be complicit in this and withdraw my art and labor in protest, Singer-songwriter Ella Williams, via Instagram. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott took to social media to respond to the protest. Bye. Don’t come back, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, via X. We are proud of the U.S. military in Texas. If you don’t like it, don’t come here, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, via X. However, SXSW "does not agree" with Abbott's approach, CNN reports. . We fully respect the decision these artists made to exercise their right to free speech, SXSW organizers, via statement. The defense industry has historically been a proving ground for many of the systems we rely on today. , SXSW organizers, via statement. These institutions are often leaders in emerging technologies, and we believe it’s better to understand how their approach will impact our lives. , SXSW organizers, via statement. The Army’s sponsorship is part of our commitment to bring forward ideas that shape our world, SXSW organizers, via statement. The annual Austin, Texas, festival lasts until March 16

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Supreme Court Pauses , Implementation of Immigration Law in Texas. On March 4, the Supreme Court temporarily stopped the state from enforcing a law that gives Texas the authority to arrest and detain those it suspects to be illegal immigrants. . The administrative hold, issued by Justice Samuel Alito, will keep the law from going into effect until March 13, CNN reports. . It was previously scheduled to go into effect on March 10. An emergency application was filed by immigration groups and the White House in an attempt to block the law. . According to the Justice Department, the law would "profoundly" impact the parameters that have "existed between the United States and the States in the context of immigration for almost 150 years.". Immigration advocates say that Senate Bill 4 will increase instances of racial profiling, detentions and attempted deportations. . A federal judge in Austin blocked Texas from implementing the law last week. . If allowed to proceed, SB 4 could open the door to each state passing its own version of immigration laws, Judge David Alan Ezra, via statement. CNN reports that "Latinos represent 40% of the population" in Texas.

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Political Differences Driving, US Migration Habits. 'Newsweek' reports that widespread political tension has driven some Americans to relocate to places with more compatible points of view. The political divide in the United States has become one of the major drivers for people to pick and move across the country. . According to the latest Redfin report, one-third of real estate agents said they had clients who said they were moving solely because of political reasons in 2023. Some of the most common migration routes for homebuyers last year were from blue states to red or purple states: San Francisco to Austin; Seattle to Phoenix; New York to Orlando and other parts of Florida. , Redfin report, via 'Newsweek'. That's due largely to housing affordability, but some homebuyers moved because they wanted to live in a more conservative place, Redfin report, via 'Newsweek'. 'Newsweek' points out that the Redfin survey found that 40% of Texas and Florida residents said they would rather live in a state where abortion is legal. 'Newsweek' points out that the Redfin survey found that 40% of Texas and Florida residents said they would rather live in a state where abortion is legal. Meanwhile, other U.S. residents are returning to states like New York in favor of stricter gun laws, fewer restrictions on abortions and greater acceptance of LGBTQ rights. Many Americans are moving because of political differences and gun control issues, among other reasons. As opinions get more divided and laws change, some folks want to live in places that match their beliefs, Ron Resha, Real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'. Many Americans are moving because of political differences and gun control issues, among other reasons. As opinions get more divided and laws change, some folks want to live in places that match their beliefs, Ron Resha, Real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'. Ron Resha, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, points out that politically motivated migration could impact the 2024 presidential election. . People are looking for places that make them feel secure and comfortable, and this could affect the upcoming political election depending on party preferences, Ron Resha, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'. People are looking for places that make them feel secure and comfortable, and this could affect the upcoming political election depending on party preferences, Ron Resha, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty, via 'Newsweek'

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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologized for not informing President Biden about his prostate cancer surgery. Austin, who returned to work after a two-week hospital stay, acknowledged mishandling the situation. His undisclosed health issue raised questions about the chain of command during geopolitical tensions, including the Israel-Hamas conflict and US responses in the Middle East. Austin emphasized recovering and addressing potential threats from Iran-backed groups. #Austin #LloydAustin #Cancer #USnews #Biden #Democrats #Yemen #SyriaAirstrikes #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.121~HT.96~

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Former Treasury Secretary , Looking to Form Investor Group , to Purchase TikTok. NBC reports that former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is looking to put together an investor group to acquire ByteDance's TikTok. NBC reports that former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is looking to put together an investor group to acquire ByteDance's TikTok. The news comes as a bipartisan bill works its way through Congress that threatens to bring an end to the platform's existence in the United States. The news comes as a bipartisan bill works its way through Congress that threatens to bring an end to the platform's existence in the United States. On March 13, the House of Representatives passed the bill, which would force ByteDance to divest the platform or face a ban on the app in the U.S. I think the legislation should pass and I think it should be sold. It’s a great business and I’m going to put together a group to buy TikTok, Steven Mnuchin, Former Treasury Secretary, via CNBC’s “Squawk Box”. This should be owned by U.S. businesses. There’s no way that the Chinese would ever let a U.S. company own something like this in China, Steven Mnuchin, Former Treasury Secretary, via CNBC’s “Squawk Box”. NBC points out that the bill still requires Senate approval before it heads to President Joe Biden, who has indicated that he would support the bill if it passes through Congress. NBC points out that the bill still requires Senate approval before it heads to President Joe Biden, who has indicated that he would support the bill if it passes through Congress. However, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has said that selling TikTok is not a viable option. . According to PitchBook data, , ByteDance was valued at , $220 billion in 2023. . Mnuchin has yet to specify the potential valuation of a deal to acquire the social media platform or which investors may be interested in the deal. At the same time, the 'Wall Street Journal' reported that former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has also expressed interest in a deal to purchase TikTok. At the same time, the 'Wall Street Journal' reported that former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has also expressed interest in a deal to purchase TikTok

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Mitch McConnell , Backs Trump Despite , Acrimonious Relationship. On March 6, Mitch McConnell, the United States Senate's leading Republican, endorsed Donald Trump's bid for the 2024 election. On March 6, Mitch McConnell, the United States Senate's leading Republican, endorsed Donald Trump's bid for the 2024 election. It is abundantly clear that former President Trump has earned the requisite support of Republican voters to be our nominee for President of the United States, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'. It is abundantly clear that former President Trump has earned the requisite support of Republican voters to be our nominee for President of the United States, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'. 'The Guardian' reports that the news comes after Trump dominated Super Tuesday primaries, and Nikki Haley pulled out of the race. . 'The Guardian' reports that the news comes after Trump dominated Super Tuesday primaries, and Nikki Haley pulled out of the race. . It should come as no surprise, that as nominee, he will have my support, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'. During his presidency, we worked together to accomplish great things for the American people including tax reform that supercharged our economy and a generational change of our federal judiciary – most importantly, the Supreme Court, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate leader, via 'The Guardian'. Trump and McConnell fell out over Trump's challenge of the 2020 election results, which led to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Congress. Trump and McConnell fell out over Trump's challenge of the 2020 election results, which led to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Congress. Ultimately, McConnell voted to acquit Trump during the former president's impeachment trial. Last week, McConnell said he plans to step down as leader at the end of 2024, following elections which the GOP hopes will give them control of the Senate. McConnell is the longest-serving Senate party leader ever, after first becoming a senator in 1985. . 'The Guardian' reports that the current list of contenders to replace McConnell include John Thune of South Dakota and John Cornyn of Texas. . 'The Guardian' reports that the current list of contenders to replace McConnell include John Thune of South Dakota and John Cornyn of Texas.

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U.S Election: Trump supporters target African-American voters with faked AI images | Oneindia News

Donald Trump's supporters have resorted to creating and circulating AI-generated counterfeit images depicting black voters, purportedly to sway African Americans towards Republican voting. BBC Panorama's investigation unearthed numerous deep fakes portraying individuals of African descent endorsing the former president. Despite Mr. Trump's overt attempts to court black voters, crucial for Joe Biden's victory in 2020, there is no direct evidence linking these manipulated images to his campaign. Co-founder of Black Voters Matter, an organisation advocating for black voter participation, highlighted these manipulated visuals as part of a calculated effort to construct a false narrative portraying Mr. Trump has been widely embraced within the black community. #USElection #TrumpSupporters #AIimages #FakeNews #Disinformation #AfricanAmericanVoters #ManipulatedMedia #VoterTargeting #PoliticalDeception #ElectionInterference #BlackVoters #TrumpCampaign #DigitalManipulation #RacialTargeting #SocialMediaManipulation #PoliticalPropaganda #FalseNarratives #Misinformation #ElectoralInfluence #MediaForgery ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.124~

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