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'I think it's gross': Katie Hill on Gaetz using her name in op-ed

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'I think it's gross': Katie Hill on Gaetz using her name in op-ed

'I think it's gross': Katie Hill on Gaetz using her name in op-ed

Former California Democratic Congresswoman Katie Hill, who resigned amid allegations of inappropriate relationships with campaign staffers, reacts to Florida Republican Rep.

Matt Gaetz invoking her name in an op-ed he wrote declaring he would not resign over allegations of violating sex trafficking laws – claims that he denies.


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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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Ron DeSantis Legalizes Social Media Ban for Children [Video]

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Ron DeSantis Legalizes , Social Media Ban for Children. The Florida governor signed the bill into law on March 25, 'The Guardian' reports. It takes effect on January 1, 2025. At that time, children under the age of 14 will not be allowed to have social media accounts in Florida. 14- and 15-year-olds will need parental permission to have a presence on social media. State House Speaker Paul Renner issued a statement in support of the new law. A child in their brain development doesn’t have the ability to know that they’re being sucked into these addictive technologies and to see the harm and step away from it, and because of that we have to step in for them, Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, via statement. Renner also said that social media companies will likely "sue the second after this is signed.". But you know what? We’re going to beat them. We’re going to beat them and we’re never, ever going to stop, Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, via statement. Opponents argue that the new legislation is unconstitutional and a government overreach. . This bill goes too far in taking away parents’ rights, Anna Eskamani, Democratic state House representative, via news release. Instead of banning social media access, it would be better to ensure improved parental oversight tools, improved access to data to stop bad actors, , Anna Eskamani, Democratic state House representative, via news release. ... alongside major investments in Florida’s mental health systems and programs, Anna Eskamani, Democratic state House representative, via news release

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Fast Food Chains Warn Consumers That Worker Pay Increases Will Impact Prices [Video]

Fast Food Chains Warn Consumers That Worker Pay Increases Will Impact Prices

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Biden and Trump win Louisiana's presidential primary having already clinched nominations | Oneindia

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State Farm Won’t Renew Coverage , for 72,000 Homeowners in California. The news comes nine months after the insurance giant announced that it wouldn't issue any new home policies in California. The news comes nine months after the insurance giant announced that it wouldn't issue any new home policies in California. State Farm cited rising costs, the heightened risk of wildfires and certain regulations as reasons for not renewing the 72,000 policies, CBS News reports. . State Farm cited rising costs, the heightened risk of wildfires and certain regulations as reasons for not renewing the 72,000 policies, CBS News reports. . This decision was not made lightly and only after careful analysis of State Farm General's financial health... , State Farm, via statement. ... which continues to be impacted by inflation, catastrophe exposure, reinsurance costs, and the limitations of working within decades-old insurance regulations, State Farm, via statement. State Farm General takes seriously our responsibility to maintain adequate claims-paying capacity for our customers and to comply with applicable financial solvency laws, State Farm, via statement. It is necessary to take these actions now, State Farm, via statement. However, both the insurance company and the California Department of Insurance will have to answer to regulators. One of our roles as the insurance regulator is to hold insurance companies accountable for their words and deeds, Michael Soller, Deputy Commissioner of the Communications and Press Relations Branch, via CBS News. We need to be confident in State Farm's strategy moving forward to live up to its obligations to its California customers, Michael Soller, Deputy Commissioner of the Communications and Press Relations Branch, via CBS News. State Farm did not disclose the locations of the discontinued policies or the criteria it used for determining which policies wouldn't be renewed. It is not yet clear if an investigation will be launched

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California Voters Pass Proposition 1 to Address Homelessness Crisis [Video]

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California Voters Pass Proposition 1 , to Address Homelessness Crisis. In a state that accounts for close to a third of all homeless people in the United States. California counties will now be required to spend money "on housing and drug treatment programs" to fight homelessness, NPR reports. . Gov. Gavin Newsom raised over $13 million to promote the measure. Proposition 1 represents California's first mental health system update in 20 years, NPR reports. . This is the biggest change in decades in how California tackles homelessness, and a victory for doing things radically different, Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement. Now, counties and local officials must match the ambition of California voters. , Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement. This historic reform will only succeed if we all kick into action immediately – state government and local leaders, together, Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement. Revenue from a tax on millionaires, enacted in 2004, brings in about $2 billion to $3 billion a year toward California's mental health budget, NPR reports. . Counties will now be required to spend two-thirds of that money to tackle homelessness. . The state will also be allowed to borrow $6.3 billion to create an additional 6,800 beds for mental health and addiction treatment. That money can also be used to construct 4,350 housing units. Half of those housing units will be for veterans

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Fusion Industry Leaders , Hold DC Conference , Looking for Investors. Fox News reports that leaders in the West's emerging nuclear fusion industry are convening this week to attract additional funding to build commercially-viable reactors. . The high-level conference takes place as the industry races to develop the technology ahead of China. . Earlier this month, the Biden administration signed a funding bill that contained $790 million for fusion science programs in 2024. . Earlier this month, the Biden administration signed a funding bill that contained $790 million for fusion science programs in 2024. . Unlike current nuclear fission plants, commercial fusion plants would not produce any long-lasting radioactive waste. According to Andrew Holland, CEO of Fusion Industry Association (FIA), the industry is concerned that fusion will follow the same pattern as the solar industry. Much of the technology used in the solar industry was invented in the United States, but manufacturing was primarily handled in China. It is very clear that China has ambitions to do the same sort of thing, both in the supply chain and the developers. It's time for the U.S. to respond to that challenge, Andrew Holland, CEO of Fusion Industry Association (FIA), via Fox News. According to an FIA report from last July, private companies around the world have invested over $6 billion in fusion technology through 2022. . Fox News reports that the third annual FIA conference is expected to attract an estimated 350 attendees from around the world. Last year, the industry gained momentum after scientists at California's Lawrence Livermore Laboratory reported a breakthrough, bringing the technology one step closer to commercial viability.

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A Costco Membership Card Is Now Needed to Eat in Its Food Court [Video]

A Costco Membership Card Is Now Needed to Eat in Its Food Court

A Costco Membership Card , Is Now Needed to Eat in Its Food Court. Even though Costco limited food court access to members only in 2020, enforcement of that policy has been lax until now, CBS News reports. . The wholesale store is cracking down to make sure that outsiders can no longer access Costco's $1.50 hot dog combo, among other items. Effective April 8, 2024, an active Costco membership card will be required to purchase items from our food court. , Via a sign seen at a Costco store in Orlando, Florida . You can join today. Please see our membership counter for details, Via a sign seen at a Costco store in Orlando, Florida . Ultimately, Costco doesn't think it's fair for non-members to access perks intended for members. We don't feel it's right that non-members receive the same benefits and pricing as our members, Costco, via statement. Costco made such statements last year when it started requiring photo IDs to be presented with membership cards at self-checkouts. In January, some stores began requiring membership cards to be scanned at store entrances to limit non-member entry and membership sharing. A basic Costco membership is $60 per year. An executive membership, which offers perks such as cash back, costs $120 per year. In 2023, membership fees accounted for 73% of Costco's total profit, CBS News reports.

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NBC Ousts Ronna McDaniel After Anchors' On-Air Rebellion

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 News’ chief political analyst, Chuck Todd, delivered biting on-air criticism of executives at NBC over the decision. NBC News’ chief political analyst, Chuck Todd, delivered biting on-air criticism of executives at NBC over the decision. There’s a reason a lot of journalists at NBC News are uncomfortable with this, Chuck Todd, NBC News’ 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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Trump’s Civil Fraud Judgement Bond Is Reduced to $175 Million [Video]

Trump’s Civil Fraud Judgement Bond Is Reduced to $175 Million

Trump’s 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 he’s 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 I’ll 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 [Video]

16 Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration for Pausing Liquid Natural Gas Exports

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 Plaintiffs’ 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, ‘influencers,’ 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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Appeals Court Freezes Controversial Texas Immigration Law

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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