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GOP leader McCarthy will vote to oust Cheney

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GOP leader McCarthy will vote to oust Cheney

GOP leader McCarthy will vote to oust Cheney

The top Republican in the House of Representatives signaled on Sunday that he would vote to remove fellow Republican and Trump critic Liz Cheney as a party leader.

This report produced by Chris Dignam.

The House of Representatives' Republican leader Kevin McCarthy told Fox News on Sunday that Liz Cheney, the chamber's third most powerful Republican, had failed to display a united front against Democrats, in the latest sign that she will likely be ousted as the House Republican Conference chair in a vote expected later this week.

Cheney's repeated criticism of former President Donald Trump's falsehood that the 2020 election was stolen from him has put her on thin ice with other leaders in her party.

When asked if he supported Representative Elise Stefanik for Cheney's position, McCarthy replied: "Yes, I do." Stefanik, a 36-year-old from New York state who defended Trump during his first impeachment, is also supported by No.

2 House Republican Steve Scalise and by Trump himself.

Many GOP lawmakers, including Senator Lindsey Graham, believe they cannot retake control of the House and Senate in 2022 without Trump's support, even though the party lost the House, the Senate and the White House during his presidency.

On Sunday, Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial, said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that it's going to take everyone in his divided party, including "those who feel as Liz" does, to win back congressional seats in 2022 and beyond.

Cheney's future as a Republican leader is expected to be decided on Wednesday in a secret ballot by the House Republican caucus.




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Ron DeSantis Legalizes Social Media Ban for Children

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]

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Fast Food Chains Warn Consumers , That Worker Pay Increases Will Impact Prices. 'Newsweek' reports that franchises have warned an increase of the minimum wage for fast food workers in California could also force menu prices to climb. As of April 1, fast food restaurants in California will have to pay employees at least $20 an hour, an increase of four dollars from the current $16 an hour. . Business owners have warned that the new law, signed in by Democratic governor Gavin Newsom, will have an impact on margins and consumer costs. . At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would be partially "worked through with higher pricing.". At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would be partially "worked through with higher pricing.". According to McDonald's numbers, the price of the signature Big Mac burger is currently $5.89 in California, the 10th highest in the United States. The latest data compiled by 'The Economist' shows that the average price of a Big Mac nationwide is currently $5.69, which is up from $5.36 at the same time in 2023. . Last year, McDonald's , reported net profits of , almost $8.5 billion. According to the company's latest financial reports, sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.". According to the company's latest financial reports, sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.". Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage increase would impact consumer prices with a "mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase. Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage increase would impact consumer prices with a "mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase. In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage increase as the reason behind laying off the company's in-house delivery drivers. . In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage increase as the reason behind laying off the company's in-house delivery drivers.

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Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese is bringing his talents to Fox News Channel's streaming service, Fox Nation. The acclaimed filmmaker will host, narrate and executive produce an eight-episode docudrama called 'Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints.' The series will debut on November 16th, 2024 and run through May 2025. Each episode will focus on a singular saint and look at, per Fox, "these extraordinary figures and their extreme acts of kindness, selflessness and sacrifice."

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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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UK Looking to Phase Out Legal Sale of Tobacco [Video]

UK Looking to Phase Out Legal Sale of Tobacco

UK Looking to, Phase Out Legal, Sale of Tobacco. On March 20, the British government introduced a bill to begin phasing out smoking among young people, banning the sale of tobacco for future generations. If approved by parliament, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill would become one of the toughest anti-tobacco laws in the world. . Fox News reports that the bill looks to prevent children turning 15 this year and younger from ever being legally able to purchase tobacco. Fox News reports that the bill looks to prevent children turning 15 this year and younger from ever being legally able to purchase tobacco. According to the government, the act of smoking would not be criminalized, meaning that anyone currently able to legally obtain tobacco would be allowed to continue smoking in the future. If we want to build a better future for our children we need to tackle the single biggest entirely preventable cause of ill-health, disability and death: smoking, Rishi Sunak, Conservative Prime Minister, via Fox News. According to the British government, smoking costs the nation an estimated $21.63 billion every year. The proposed legislation also includes restrictions on vape flavors and packaging intentionally marketed toward children. . The new legislation reportedly comes amid a sharp increase in vape usage by young people in the U.K. . In February, similar legislation in New Zealand was introduced, looking to ban tobacco sales to anyone born after January 1, 2009. . That bill was repealed by New Zealand's new coalition government

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Data Shows US Wages Falling at a 'Striking' Pace [Video]

Data Shows US Wages Falling at a 'Striking' Pace

Data Shows , US Wages Falling , at a 'Striking' Pace. Fox News reports that wage growth in the United States has slowed significantly over the past year. . According to new data from Indeed, wage growth is beginning to near pre-pandemic levels. . Indeed's wage tracker showed that salaries have had a marked drop since January 2022, suggesting that employers are seeing less competition for new hires. The pace of deceleration is striking. Posted wage growth has fallen by almost 3 percentage points over the past year, Nick Bunker, Indeed labor economist, via Fox News. Fox News reports that the most pronounced deceleration was found in low-wage sectors. . Given the huge run-up in posted wages for those sectors, wage growth is still above its pre-pandemic pace. How long this will last is uncertain, Nick Bunker, Indeed labor economist, via Fox News. After remaining historically tight throughout the last year, the labor market is expected to continue slowing in the coming months amid elevated interest rates. Since March of 2022, the Federal Reserve has increased interest rates 11 times in an attempt to slow down inflation and cool the labor market. Since March of 2022, the Federal Reserve has increased interest rates 11 times in an attempt to slow down inflation and cool the labor market. In 2024, there have already been a number of significant layoffs, with major companies like Alphabet, Amazon and Citigroup cutting jobs. . In 2024, there have already been a number of significant layoffs, with major companies like Alphabet, Amazon and Citigroup cutting jobs. . In 2024, there have already been a number of significant layoffs, with major companies like Alphabet, Amazon and Citigroup cutting jobs. . Despite this, job growth has remained resilient, with employers adding 275,000 jobs in February. . At the same time, Labor Department data shows that the unemployment rate for the month also rose to 3.9%.

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Trump Secures Pause on $454 Million Civil Fraud Ruling, Prevents Asset Seizures in NYCase| OneIndia [Video]

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Former President Donald Trump secures a temporary halt to his $454 million civil fraud judgment by posting a $175 million bond within 10 days. This pause shields his assets from seizure by New York state authorities. Trump maintains innocence, denouncing the case as politically motivated. He faces mounting legal expenses amid upcoming criminal trials, including charges related to his 2020 election loss and financial misconduct allegations. #DonaldTrump #Trump #NewYorkCivilFraud #Trumpelection #ElectionFraud #NewYorkCourt #JudgeEngoron #Trumpnews #Trump2024 #USnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.122~HT.96~

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Trump faces assets seizure as $464m bond deadline looms

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Hundreds of Jewish Women in U.S. on Strike Against 'Unfair' Divorce Laws | Oneindia News [Video]

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More and More US Locations Offering Lucrative Relocation Programs [Video]

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More and More , US Locations Offering , Lucrative Relocation Programs. CNN reports that a growing number of smaller cities and towns in the United States have started offering relocation packages to attract potential new residents. Perks can include financial incentives, free gym memberships, access to co-working facilities and even a dinner with the mayor. . The most lucrative of these relocation incentives have reportedly offered as much as five figures. . MakeMyMove.com is an online marketplace connecting remote workers with locations across the U.S. that are offering relocation packages. In 2023, over 50,000 people applied for programs through the platform. . In 2018, Tulsa Remote became the first company to offer a $10,000 relocation package to entice remote workers and entrepreneurs to relocate. Ascend West Virginia offers a $12,000 cash incentive, along with a number of outdoorsy perks, to attract people to a number of Ascend communities. CNN reports that Indiana has been one of the most ambitious when it comes to offering relocation benefits. . According to MakeMyMove.com, there are dozens of Indiana cities offering incentive packages, including Noblesville and Evansville. Other locations with relocation programs in place include: Kansas, Kentucky, Alabama, New York and Alaska. . Other locations with relocation programs in place include: Kansas, Kentucky, Alabama, New York and Alaska. . Other locations with relocation programs in place include: Kansas, Kentucky, Alabama, New York and Alaska.

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