Why McConnell asked corporations to 'stay out of politics'
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Why McConnell asked corporations to 'stay out of politics'
CNN’s John Avlon breaks down Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s call for corporations to stay out of politics, after companies such as Delta and Coke vocalized objections to Georgia’s new voting law.
Senate Passes $95 Billion , Foreign Aid Package.
On April 23, the U.S. Senate voted
79-18 to approve foreign aid for Ukraine,
Israel and Taiwan, 'The Guardian' reports. .
Today the Senate sends a unified
message to the entire world:
America will always defend
democracy in its hour of need, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Make no mistake, America will deliver
on its promise to act like a leader on the
world stage, to hold the line against
autocratic thugs like Vladimir Putin. , Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
The package includes $60.8 billion for Ukraine,
$26.3 billion for Israel and $8.1 billion for Taiwan.
A provision to ban TikTok
after the election if ByteDance refuses
to sell the platform is also included.
The legislation will now head to President Biden, who told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on
April 23 that he will "move quickly" to provide aid.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer praised House Speaker Mike Johnson, .
with whom he worked "hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder to get this bill done.".
A lot of people inside and
outside the Congress wanted this
package to fail. But today those in
Congress who stand on the side of
democracy are winning the day, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell also issued a statement.
Today’s action is overdue, but our work
does not end here. Trust in American
resolve is not rebuilt overnight. Expanding
and restocking the arsenal of democracy
doesn’t just happen by magic, Senate Majority Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, via statement
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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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The Senate passed a bill compelling ByteDance to sell TikTok in the US within a year or face a ban, garnering strong bipartisan support. TikTok vows to contest it in court, citing First Amendment violations. Concerns linger about data privacy and censorship linked to China, amid ongoing political scrutiny of the platform.
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United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejects claims of genocide by Israel in Gaza but acknowledges the need for sustainable improvements. The remarks came during a Senate hearing, where concerns over civilian casualties and humanitarian conditions were raised. Efforts to press Israel to protect civilians continue amid ongoing conflict, with the US emphasising the importance of addressing the humanitarian crisis.
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US Airlines , Accuse China of , 'Harmful Anti-Competitive Policies'.
CNN reports that the United States aviation industry
has urged the Biden administration to pause the
approval of more flights to and from China.
CNN reports that the United States aviation industry
has urged the Biden administration to pause the
approval of more flights to and from China.
According to an open letter, China's
“existing harmful anti-competitive policies”
are affecting U.S. airlines and workers.
The competitive disadvantage
is harmful to the approximately
315,000 workers employed
by U.S. passenger airlines
that serve China, Airlines for America open letter, via CNN.
The letter, addressing Secretary of State Antony Blinken
and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, was
signed by Airlines for America, an industry lobby group.
The letter, addressing Secretary of State Antony Blinken
and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, was
signed by Airlines for America, an industry lobby group.
Members of the group include American Airlines,
Delta and United, along with other unions
representing aviation workers.
Members of the group include American Airlines,
Delta and United, along with other unions
representing aviation workers.
Members of the group include American Airlines,
Delta and United, along with other unions
representing aviation workers.
If the growth of the Chinese aviation
market is allowed to continue unchecked
and without concern for equality of access
in the market, flights will continue to be
relinquished to Chinese carriers at the
expense of U.S. workers and businesses, Airlines for America open letter, via CNN.
CNN reports that the Biden administration said in February
that it would allow Chinese airlines to increase the
number of direct passenger flights to the United States.
At the time, U.S. officials granted Chinese carriers
approval to make 50 weekly round-trip flights,
increased from 35 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to the pandemic,
over 150 weekly
flights were allowed. .
China's Foreign Ministry defended the increased number
of flights, citing a "consensus reached" in November between
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden.
China's Foreign Ministry defended the increased number
of flights, citing a "consensus reached" in November between
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden
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United Airlines Among , Major US Carriers Facing, Intense Scrutiny Over Incidents .
'Newsweek' reports that United Airlines has made
national headlines following a string of incidents on
flights to and from the United States in recent weeks.
'Newsweek' reports that United Airlines has made
national headlines following a string of incidents on
flights to and from the United States in recent weeks.
United CEO Scott Kirby released a statement addressing
the recent string of incidents, which included an
engine fire and a door panel blowing off mid-flight.
United CEO Scott Kirby released a statement addressing
the recent string of incidents, which included an
engine fire and a door panel blowing off mid-flight.
Unfortunately, in the past
few weeks, our airline has
experienced a number of
incidents that are reminders
of the importance of safety. , Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, via 'Newsweek'.
While they are all unrelated,
I want you to know that these
incidents have our attention
and have sharpened our focus. , Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, via 'Newsweek'.
Kirby went on to reassure
travelers that steps were being
taken to address the ongoing issues. .
In the past few years,
we've done a lot at United
to build a new culture, improve
our business and earn your trust, Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, via 'Newsweek'.
I'm confident that we'll learn
the right lessons from these
recent incidents and continue
to run an operation that puts
safety first and makes our
employees and customers proud. , Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' recently released a timeline of incidents
involving three major U.S. airlines, comparing the
number of incidents over the past 12 months.
From March of 2023 to March of 2024,
American Airlines had 63 incidents reported on
AeroInside, a website that tracks aviation incidents.
Over the same period of time,
Delta Airlines had 70 incidents
reported on AeroInside.
United Airlines tops the list with
79 incidents reported on AeroInside
between March of 2023 and March of this year
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Critics fear it could be used to stifle the press and non-governmental organisations and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Georgia has been a candidate country since December 2023.
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Another night of violence has unfolded in Georgia as police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters opposing a so-called "Russian law". Sky News
SENATE MINORITY LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL SAYS THAT CORPORATIONS SHOULD STAY OUT OF POLITICS AND STOP INSERTING THEMSELVES INTO DEBATES OVER DIVISIVE ISSUES.
Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) says that corporations should stay out of politics and stop inserting themselves into debates over divisive issues.
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