Pelosi just made an unprecedented move. Here's why
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Pelosi just made an unprecedented move. Here's why
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is pulling his five Republican members selected to join the House committee that’s investigating the January 6 insurrection, following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to reject two of McCarthy’s picks, a source with direct knowledge confirmed to CNN.
John Oliver is the latest to mock Nancy Pelosi for her widely ridiculed TikTok pun. On HBO's 'Last Week Tonight,' the host brought up how the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would lead to a ban on TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake. The bill passed on concerns that the app poses a national security threat under the ownership of Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd.
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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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This Day in History:, President Andrew
Johnson Is Impeached.
February 24, 1868.
Johnson assumed the
presidency after Lincoln's assassination.
He became the first U.S. president to be impeached.
11 articles of impeachment
were approved by the House of Representatives.
They arose from Johnson's
unpopular and racist post-Civil War
Reconstruction policies.
and the firing of Lincoln
appointed secretary of war,
Edwin Stanton.
Johnson's Senate impeachment
trial began on March 13.
He was not convicted, narrowly
escaping removal from office
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Tom Suozzi to Replace George Santos , in US House.
Tom Suozzi to Replace George Santos , in US House.
Democrat Tom Suozzi won a
New York special election to replace former
Rep. George Santos on Feb. 13, NBC News reports. .
Suozzi's triumph reduces the Republicans' narrow House majority by another seat.
Despite all the lies about Tom Suozzi
and the Squad, about Tom Suozzi being
the godfather of the migrant crisis,
about 'Sanctuary Suozzi,' despite the
dirty tricks, despite the vaunted Nassau
County Republican machine: We won, Tom Suozzi, via victory speech.
A winter storm that slammed the New York City
area on Feb. 13 may have given Suozzi an advantage
since he acquired more early votes than his
opponent, Mazi Pilip, NBC News reports. .
A winter storm that slammed the New York City
area on Feb. 13 may have given Suozzi an advantage
since he acquired more early votes than his
opponent, Mazi Pilip, NBC News reports. .
Over 3 inches of snow fell in Central Park, while parts
of Hudson Valley received 5 to 10 inches of snow.
Over 3 inches of snow fell in Central Park, while parts
of Hudson Valley received 5 to 10 inches of snow.
Suozzi could be sworn in as early as Feb. 15,
or he may have to wait until after the
House's recess for Presidents' Day. .
Once he assumes his seat in Congress,
House Republicans will face even more pressure
to find common ground with Democrats.
They will only be able to lose two votes
to further GOP legislation. .
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries took
to X to celebrate the GOP's dwindling majority.
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In a significant move, the Democratic-led U.S. Senate has passed a $95.34 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, overcoming hurdles amidst uncertainty in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. This aid package aims to bolster support for these nations amid ongoing challenges and geopolitical tensions. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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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.
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.
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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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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