Joe Manchin dismisses House progressives’ threat to block the bipartisan infrastructure deal if the Senate doesn’t pass a $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill.
Biden Endorses
Ending Senate Filibuster, to Codify Reproductive Rights.
President Joe Biden made the comment during a press conference in Madrid on June 30.
He referred to the recent Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade as "outrageous behavior.".
We have to codify Roe v. Wade in the law, and the way to do that is to make sure the Congress votes to do that, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
And if the filibuster gets in the way, it’s like voting rights, we provide an exception for this, or an exception to the filibuster for this action, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
The comment marks just the second time the president has endorsed doing away with the necessary 60 Senate votes to pass a particular piece of legislation.
The first time was in reference to voting rights.
Democrats have so far failed to end the filibuster, with two dissenting votes from Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ).
Democrats have so far failed to end the filibuster, with two dissenting votes from Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ).
Democrats have so far failed to end the filibuster, with two dissenting votes from Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ).
Biden also referred to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision as "destabilizing.".
It is a mistake, in my view for the Supreme Court to do what it did, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
I feel extremely strongly that I’m going to do everything in my power, which I legally can do in terms of executive orders, as well as push the Congress and
the public, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
He referred to recent polls that show
the majority of Americans oppose the
Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Biden also urged Americans to "vote, vote, vote.".
If the polling data is correct and you think this decision by the court was an outrage or a significant mistake, vote, show up and vote, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
Vote in the off-year and vote, vote, vote. That’s how we’ll change it, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'
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Donald Trump Slams Jan. 6 Committee , on Truth Social.
The House committee that's been investigating the events of
Jan. 6 publicly shared some of its findings on June 9.
The House committee that's been investigating the events of
Jan. 6 publicly shared some of its findings on June 9.
Testimony from several witnesses, including
Ivanka Trump, former AG William Barr, and Capitol
Police officer Caroline Edwards was also included.
Testimony from several witnesses, including
Ivanka Trump, former AG William Barr, and Capitol
Police officer Caroline Edwards was also included.
Testimony from several witnesses, including
Ivanka Trump, former AG William Barr, and Capitol
Police officer Caroline Edwards was also included.
Trump was accused of endorsing the chants of rioter's shouting "Hang Mike Pence!".
Trump was accused of endorsing the chants of rioter's shouting "Hang Mike Pence!".
AG Barr said he told the former president
he "didn't want to be a part of"
saying the election was stolen.
AG Barr said he told the former president
he "didn't want to be a part of"
saying the election was stolen.
Ivanka testified that she accepted Barr's conclusions that there was no widespread voter fraud.
Trump took to his social media platform,
Truth Social, on June 10 to lash out
about the claims that had been made.
A second hearing will take place on June 13
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Biden Invokes Defense Powers , to Address Baby Formula Shortage.
President Joe Biden invoked the
Defense Production Act on May 18.
“Operation Fly Formula” will make use of planes owned by the Defense Department to assist in the distribution of baby formula.
The planes will be deployed both
nationally and internationally.
I know parents all across the country are worried about finding enough infant formula to feed their babies — , President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
... as a parent and as a grandparent, I know just how stressful that is, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
[I have directed my administration] to do everything possible to ensure there’s enough safe baby formula.., President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
... and that it’s quickly reaching families that need it the most, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'.
In this case, the Defense Production Act allows the president to order companies to prioritize the production and distribution of baby formula. .
The House of Representatives approved $28 million in emergency funds to address the shortage.
It also approved a bill that would ease restrictions on the types of formula that can be purchased through federal aid programs geared toward women and children.
I know what it means to not be able to stretch out milk for the entire month, Rep. Jahana Hayes, (CA-D),
via 'The New York Times'.
With everything going on right now, the last thing a family should have to worry about is feeding their children, Rep. Jahana Hayes, (CA-D),
via 'The New York Times'.
This is so basic. Everyone understands that we’re all on high alert here, and this is an incredible emergency, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, (MI-D),
via 'The New York Times'.
While the emergency funds did not receive overwhelming bipartisan support, the bill to ease baby formula purchasing restrictions did.
The emergency funds would allow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to increase its ability to oversee companies that produce baby formula.
Both measures are expected to pass in the Senate
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Jan 6
Panel Subpoenas , House Minority
Leader McCarthy, , 4 Other GOP Reps.
The five subpoenaed Representatives had all declined a voluntary meeting with the
House special committee. .
In addition to
House Minority Leader
Kevin McCarthy.
the Jan. 6 panel also subpoenaed
PA Rep. Scott Perry.
OH Rep. Jim Jordan.
AZ Rep. Andy Biggs ...
... and AL Rep. Mo Brooks.
It is rare for a House committee to issue subpoenas against its own members.
The Special House Committee will hold
public hearings in June pertaining to the
U.S. Capitol riots that occurred on Jan. 6.
In a statement confirming
the subpoenas, democratic
MS Rep. Bennie Thompson
explained the panel's decision.
The select committee has learned that several of our colleagues have information relevant to our investigation into the attack on Jan. 6 and the events leading
up to it. , Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS),
via 'The New York Times'.
Before we hold our hearings next month, we wished to provide members the opportunity to discuss these matters with the committee voluntarily. , Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS),
via 'The New York Times'.
Regrettably, the individuals receiving subpoenas today have refused and we’re forced to take this step to help ensure the committee uncovers facts concerning Jan. 6, Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS),
via 'The New York Times'.
The subpoenas come after weeks of research and internal debate among committee members as to whether the action was necessary.
Minority Leader McCarthy is said to have consulted with counsel as to how to fight the subpoena.
The panel reportedly wishes to question McCarthy about his post-Jan. 6 conversations concerning former President Donald Trump
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House Votes To Allow , Congressional Staffers To Unionize.
Fox News reports that on the evening of May 10,
the House of Representatives passed a bill that
gives congressional employees the right to unionize.
Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, issued a statement after the "historic" bill was passed by a vote of 217-202.
Today, the House took historic action paving the way for Congressional staffers to choose to join together in a union. By empowering staffers to advocate for themselves and each other, we take an important step to ensure the House is best able to serve the American people, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, via statement.
The Democratic House is committed to honoring their service, while ensuring the Congress is well-positioned to compete for outstanding and diverse staff. Last week, I was proud to announce that the House will set its first-ever pay floor, establishing a minimum annual salary of $45,000, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, via statement.
These new steps build on the actions that
I have been proud to take as Speaker to strengthen and diversify our Capitol Hill workforce, including establishing the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion to help
open the doors to public service for underrepresented communities, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, via statement.
Rep. Andy Levin, who authored the resolution, also issued a statement.
After 26 years, the House has finally provided its workers the fundamental human right to form a union without fear of retaliation. , Rep. Andy Levin, resolution author, via statement.
As someone who has spent decades in the labor movement and devoted their life to protecting and enhancing workers’ rights, this moment stands out as a major highlight, Rep. Andy Levin, resolution author, via statement.
According to current White House
Press Secretary Jen Psaki, President Biden
is also in favor of the resolution.
According to current White House
Press Secretary Jen Psaki, President Biden
is also in favor of the resolution
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Poll Shows Most Americans Disapprove , of Direction of United States.
CNN reports Americans aren't happy with the current state of affairs in the United States.
A survey conducted by AP-NORC, published
June 29, shows that 85% of Americans believe
the country is going in the wrong direction.
The general sentiment of the country has grown more and more pessimistic.
A poll released in May showed that
78% of Americans had an unfavorable
outlook on the nation's future.
As of now, 92% of Republicans and
78% of Democrats aren't satisfied with the work of the Biden administration.
which marks the highest number of disgruntled Democrats since President
Joe Biden took office last year.
Regarding the state of the nation's economy, merely 20% view it favorably.
Among Republicans, 90% view the
state of the economy as poor.
67% of Democrats also believe
the current economic outlook in
the United States isn't great.
Since the country's Supreme Court ruling stripped federal abortion rights, discontent among Democrats has risen sharply.
In a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll,
62% of Democrats said they were concerned about the state of American democracy.
which was up from 49%
the week before the ruling
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Poll Shows Most Americans , Oppose the Supreme Court's, Abortion Ruling.
NPR reports that a majority of Americans
say they disagree with the Supreme Court's
overthrowing of Roe v. Wade.
According to the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll,
a majority also think the ruling was politically motivated
and has raised concerns for other rights being lost.
On June 24, the Supreme Court reversed 50 years
of precedent that access to an abortion
was a right in the United States.
The decision by the nation's highest court
places the right to regulate abortion
in the hands on individual states.
About half of the states have already
made moves to limit access to abortions
or ban the procedure completely.
According to NPR, a majority of Americans said that the issue is a personal one, with two-thirds of respondents saying they or someone they know has had an abortion.
At the same time, the NPR poll showed
that confidence in the Supreme Court
is also on the decline.
58% of respondents said
that they have not much or
no confidence in the institution.
Only 39% of respondents said they feel
a great deal or a quite a lot of confidence
in the United States' highest court.
According to NPR, the decision has also
driven more people to vote in the upcoming
midterm elections, particularly Democrats
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Joe Biden's Approval Rating , Continues To Plummet.
'The Hill' reports that for the fourth consecutive week, President Joe Biden's approval rating trended downwards.
A recent poll by Reuters-Ipsos found
only 36% of respondents approve of
the work Biden is doing as president.
Since August, Biden's approval
rating hasn't climbed above 50%.
Indicative of the stark divide between
the country's political parties, .
73% of Democrats surveyed said
they approve of Biden's work.
7% of Republicans currently
approve of the Biden administration.
Only 18% of those surveyed think
the country is heading in the right
direction with Biden at the helm.
Biden has faced challenges in his
first term, such as an inflated economy
and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Biden has faced challenges in his
first term, such as an inflated economy
and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Though many economists forecast an economy dipping into recession, Biden has said he doesn't believe recession is inevitable.
First of all, it’s not inevitable. , President Joe Biden, in an interview with The Associated Press, via 'The Hill'.
Secondly, we’re in a stronger position than any nation in the world to overcome this inflation. , President Joe Biden, in an interview with The Associated Press, via 'The Hill'
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Biden Speaks on Inflation , As Economists Signal Rising Interest Rates.
CNN reports President Joe Biden spoke at the AFL-CIO convention in Philadelphia on June 14 ...
... and attempted to give a positive spin on his spotty economic track record.
Biden spoke of the inflation "sapping the strength
of a lot of families," and lamented the Senate that
has blocked much of his domestic agenda.
The problem is Republicans in Congress are doing everything they can to stop my plans to bring down costs on ordinary families. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
That’s why my plan is not finished and why the results aren’t finished either. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
Jobs are back but prices are
still too high. Covid is down but gas prices are up. Our work isn’t done.
But here’s the deal: America
still has a choice to make. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
A choice between a government by the few – for the few – or a government for all of us. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
In recent months, Biden has leaned into his criticism of Republicans' "ultra-MAGA agenda.".
Look, I believe in bipartisanship, but I have no illusions about this Republican Party, the MAGA party. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN.
I’ve been able to bring some Republicans along on parts of my
plan, but the fact is Republicans
in Congress are still in the grip
of the ultra MAGA agenda. , President Joe Biden, at AFL-CIO convention, via CNN
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Biden Calls on Congress , To Pass Gun Control Legislation.
President Joe Biden made the
televised remarks on June 2.
His comments came after several mass shootings recently occurred in the country,
killing dozens of school children and adults.
How much carnage are we willing to accept? , President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
How many more innocent American lives must be taken before we say enough? Enough, President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
To implore Congress to act on gun violence, the president evoked mass shootings from the past.
After Columbine, after Sandy Hook, after Charleston, after Orlando, after Las Vegas, after Parkland, nothing has been done, President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
This time that can't be true.
This time, we must actually
do something, President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
Biden stated that gun legislation
"isn't about taking away anyone's rights.".
It's about protecting children, President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
It's about protecting families.
It's about protecting
whole communities. , President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
It's about protecting our freedom to go to school, to a grocery store, to a church without being
shot and killed, President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
The president said, "it's time for the Senate to do something.".
The fact that a majority of the Senate Republicans don't want any of these proposals even to be debated or come up for a vote I find unconscionable. , President Joe Biden, via CBS News.
We can't fail the American
people again, President Joe Biden, via CBS News
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'Stranger Things', Adds Disclaimer to 4th Season, in Wake of Uvalde Mass Shooting.
'Stranger Things', Adds Disclaimer to 4th Season, in Wake of Uvalde Mass Shooting.
The first episode of season four of the runaway Netflix hit series premieres on May 27.
The disclaimer follows a slew
of mass shootings in the U.S., .
The disclaimer follows a slew
of mass shootings in the U.S., .
the most recent of which occurred at
Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX.
The shooting resulted in the death of
19 elementary school children and two adults.
We filmed this season of 'Stranger Things' a year ago, 'Stranger Things' Disclaimer, via Yahoo.
But given the recent tragic shooting at a school in Texas, viewers may find the opening scene of episode 1 distressing. , 'Stranger Things' Disclaimer, via Yahoo.
We are deeply saddened by this unspeakable violence, , 'Stranger Things' Disclaimer, via Yahoo.
... and our hearts go out to every family mourning a loved one, 'Stranger Things' Disclaimer, via Yahoo.
The final episode of season four of
'Stranger Things' is slated to be released on Netflix June 1.
That episode also contains a disclaimer that states:.
"Warning: Contains graphic violence involving children.".
The recent mass shootings have prompted Republican Senate Minority Leader
Mitch McConnell to initiate bipartisan
negotiations on gun legislation
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Ukraine Aid Funding Receives, Overwhelming Bipartisan Support, in US Senate.
Ukraine Aid Funding Receives, Overwhelming Bipartisan Support, in US Senate.
The Senate approved $40 billion in additional aid for Ukraine on May 19.
The vote was 86 to 11, a commanding show of bipartisanship in a deeply divided Senate.
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law immediately.
The total amount of U.S. aid supplied to the nation equates to $54 billion.
Ukraine has been battling an invasion of Russian forces since Feb. 24. .
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that passage of the aid means that more "help is on the way.".
We Americans — all of us, Democrat and Republican — cannot afford to stick our heads in the sand while Vladimir Putin continues his vicious belligerence against the Ukrainian people, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, (D-NY),
via 'The New York Times'.
Senate Minority Leader
Mitch McConnell stated
that passage of the aid is
good for American interests.
Aid for Ukraine goes far beyond charity; the future of America’s security and core strategic interests will be shaped by the outcome of this fight, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-KY),
via 'The New York Times'.
McConnell accompanied a delegation of Republican senators to Ukraine over the weekend.
The bill passed by the Senate provides significantly
more aid than what was asked for by President Biden.
Its focus is almost equally divided on both weapons and humanitarian aid.
The humanitarian aid includes funding to
assist the Ukrainian government.
as well as support for refugees in the form of training, housing and trauma services
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