President Biden Urges Major Cities To Take Action As Violent Crimes Continue To Rise
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President Biden Urges Major Cities To Take Action As Violent Crimes Continue To Rise
President Biden Urges , Major Cities to Take Action , as Violent Crimes Continue to Rise.
President Biden Urges , Major Cities to Take Action , as Violent Crimes Continue to Rise.
Fox News reports that violent crimes
have risen in major cities across
the United States in 2022.
The increase follows a spike
in murders that began in 2020
and carried over into 2021.
FBI data shows that murders
increased by almost 30% in 2020.
In January, the Council on Criminal
Justice released data showing another
5% increase in murders in 2021.
.
Crime data from major cities including Chicago,
Los Angeles and New York City found that violent crime was up between 5% and 40% compared to the same time in 2021.
Crime data from major cities including Chicago,
Los Angeles and New York City found that violent crime was up between 5% and 40% compared to the same time in 2021.
Violent crimes include rape,
sexual assault, robbery,
assault and murder.
.
Violent crimes in New York City
shot up an alarming 40.6%
compared to 2021.
Chicago has recorded 17,597 violent
crimes since the beginning of 2022,
a 35% increase from the same time in 2021.
On May 13, President Joe Biden called on
local leaders to utilize funds from the American
Rescue Plan to bolster police departments.
On May 13, President Joe Biden called on
local leaders to utilize funds from the American
Rescue Plan to bolster police departments.
Use these funds we made available
to you to prioritize public safety.
Do it quickly, before the summer,
when crime rates typically surge, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via Fox News.
Taking action today is going to save
lives tomorrow.
So, use the money.
Hire the police officers.
Build up your
emergency response systems.
Invest in proven solutions, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via Fox
White House Says Biden Won't , Support Supreme Court Expansion.
ABC News reports President Joe Biden, despite his criticism of recent Supreme Court rulings, .
remains unmoved on the
topic of court expansion.
That is something that the president does not agree with. , White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, via ABC News.
Biden, when elected, appointed a 36-member bipartisan commission to study potential changes to the Supreme Court.
In a report from last year, the commission warned that altering the Supreme Court could potentially cause damage to the nation's democracy.
Though the panel found "considerable" support for term limits for justices.
the potential expansion of the court
beyond its current nine seats encountered "profound disagreement.".
There was a commission that
was put together about how to potentially move forward with
the court, reform the court. , White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, via ABC News.
I don't have anything more to share from any final decision that the president has made. , White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, via ABC News.
Biden said the repeal of Roe V Wade
was a "sad day" for the country.
It's a realization of an extreme ideology and a tragic error by the Supreme Court, in my view. , President Joe Biden, via ABC News
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Brittney Griner’s Trial , Is Scheduled by Russian Court.
CNN reports Griner's lawyer has confirmed that the WNBA star's trial will start July 1.
CNN reports Griner's lawyer has confirmed that the WNBA star's trial will start July 1.
The Russian court also ruled in favor of Griner's detention being extended by six months pending the outcome of the trial.
The Russian court also ruled in favor of Griner's detention being extended by six months pending the outcome of the trial.
The 31-year-old basketball player has been detained in Russia since being arrested at a Moscow airport on February 17.
The 31-year-old basketball player has been detained in Russia since being arrested at a Moscow airport on February 17.
She had cannabis vaping cartridges in her luggage, resulting in smuggling charges since marijuana is classified as a narcotic substance in Russia.
She had cannabis vaping cartridges in her luggage, resulting in smuggling charges since marijuana is classified as a narcotic substance in Russia.
The offense is punishable by
up to a decade in prison. .
The offense is punishable by
up to a decade in prison. .
In May, the U.S. State Department classified Griner as "wrongfully detained.".
CNN reports that over 40 organizations have
signed a letter calling on President Biden and
Vice President Harris to negotiate for her release. .
CNN reports that over 40 organizations have
signed a letter calling on President Biden and
Vice President Harris to negotiate for her release. .
Advocates worry she may be used as a
political pawn amid Russia's war with Ukraine. .
Advocates worry she may be used as a
political pawn amid Russia's war with Ukraine. .
According to a U.S. official, an American diplomat from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will appear at Griner's hearing on July 1.
According to a U.S. official, an American diplomat from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will appear at Griner's hearing on July 1
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Russia Defaults on Foreign Debt , Following Sanctions.
Fox News reports Russia failed to make
two payments by June 26, .
resulting in the country defaulting on its foreign debt for the first time since 1918.
However, the country is saying the default is artificial since it has the funds to pay, .
but its foreign currency reserves have been frozen due to sanctions imposed over its war with Ukraine.
There is money and there is also the readiness to pay. , Anton Siluanov, Russian Finance Minister, via Fox News.
This situation, artificially created by an unfriendly country, will not have any effect on Russians’ quality of life, Anton Siluanov, Russian Finance Minister, via Fox News.
Fox News reports that Russia owes
close to $40 billion in foreign bonds,
half of which is due to foreigners.
Before sanctions were imposed on the country, it held about $640 billion in
foreign currency and gold reserves. .
Fox News reports that the international community came to Russia's aid in the 1990s when it defaulted on domestic debts.
but considering much of the world disapproves of Putin's war with Ukraine,
such help seems unlikely today
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Brad Pitt , Teases the 'Last Leg', of His Acting Career.
Fox News reports that actor Brad Pitt
recently hinted at his future
retirement from Hollywood.
While speaking to 'GQ,' Pitt suggested
that he was now in the final stretch
of his career as an actor. .
I consider myself on my last leg.
This last semester or trimester.
What is this section gonna be?
And how do I wanna design that?, Brad Pitt, via 'GQ'.
I consider myself on my last leg.
This last semester or trimester.
What is this section gonna be?
And how do I wanna design that?, Brad Pitt, via 'GQ'.
Fox News reports that Pitt remains
involved in a divorce battle with
his estranged wife, Angelina Jolie.
In 2016, Jolie filed for divorce, ending the high-profile couple's 12-year relationship.
While speaking to 'GQ,' Pitt talked about
a number of lifestyle changes he's
made since getting a divorce.
Those changes included
getting sober and
quitting cigarettes.
I had a really cool men’s group here that was really private and selective, so it was safe. Because I’d seen things of other people who had been recorded while they were spilling their guts, and that’s just atrocious to me, Brad Pitt, via 'GQ'.
I had a really cool men’s group here that was really private and selective, so it was safe. Because I’d seen things of other people who had been recorded while they were spilling their guts, and that’s just atrocious to me, Brad Pitt, via 'GQ'.
Pitt decided to stop smoking cigarettes
after he realized he was unable to just cut back.
I don’t have that ability to do just one
or two a day. It’s not in my makeup.
I’m all in. And I’m going to drive
into the ground. I’ve lost my privileges, Brad Pitt, via 'GQ'.
Pitt's latest film, 'Bullet Train,' , arrives in theaters on August 5
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FDA To Pull Juul E-Cigarettes , off US Market.
Fox News and other outlets report that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is gearing up to order Juul Labs Inc.
to remove its e-cigarettes from store shelves in America.
Fox News and other outlets report that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is gearing up to order Juul Labs Inc.
to remove its e-cigarettes from store shelves in America.
The announcement is expected to come
as data presented by Juul has been
under review for nearly two years. .
The announcement is expected to come
as data presented by Juul has been
under review for nearly two years. .
Fox News reports that four years ago,
the vaping company came under fire for
its fruity flavors and marketing direction.
Fox News reports that four years ago,
the vaping company came under fire for
its fruity flavors and marketing direction.
Fox News reports that four years ago,
the vaping company came under fire for
its fruity flavors and marketing direction.
Critics say underage vaping surged as a result.
Juul has since cut back on its marketing,
and in 2019, the company stopped selling
fruity, sweet cartridge flavors. .
Still, sales have dramatically declined
for the e-cigarette manufacturer. .
The sale of all fruity e-cigarette flavors
has since been banned by the FDA.
Juul's impending departure would pave the way for
Reynolds American Inc. and NJOY Holidings Inc. to corner the tobacco-flavored segment of the e-cigarette market.
Juul's impending departure would pave the way for
Reynolds American Inc. and NJOY Holidings Inc. to corner the tobacco-flavored segment of the e-cigarette market.
Juul's impending departure would pave the way for
Reynolds American Inc. and NJOY Holidings Inc. to corner the tobacco-flavored segment of the e-cigarette market.
Fox News reports Juul will be able to file an appeal through the FDA, take the matter to court or file a new application with revised products. .
Fox News reports Juul will be able to file an appeal through the FDA, take the matter to court or file a new application with revised products.
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Rudy Giuliani Gets Slapped , While Campaigning for His Son.
CBS News reports former Mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani was slapped in a supermarket
while campaigning for his son.
Giuliani says the man who slapped him
was an employee of the store who was
angry due to the recent Supreme Court
decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Authorities say the incident occurred just before 3:30 p.m. at a ShopRite store in Staten Island.
Giuliani, 78, said he was slapped so hard
that he nearly lost his balance.
All of a sudden, I felt this tremendous slap on my back or banging on my back. , Rudy Giuliani, via CBS New York.
I didn't know what it was. , Rudy Giuliani, via CBS New York.
There were curse words and kinda threats. It seemed to have to do with abortion, you know, with the fact that he thinks women are gonna die. , Rudy Giuliani, via CBS New York.
He looked either inebriated or under the influence of drugs, and he wouldn't stop ... , Rudy Giuliani, via CBS New York.
... so a number of the security people came over, they restrained him, and I said call the police. , Rudy Giuliani, via CBS New York.
Soon after the alleged altercation, Giuliani's son Andrew, who is campaigning for governor of New York, tweeted, "MAKE NEW YORK SAFE AGAIN!"
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Simone Biles
and Others , Seek Over $1B
From FBI Over Nassar.
AP reports Biles and other women who claim to have been sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar... .
... are attempting to hold the FBI accountable
for not stopping him sooner.
The FBI was made aware of the sports doctor's behavior in 2015 but did nothing.
As a result, he continued to assault young women and girls for over a year.
In 2017, Nassar pleaded guilty.
He is currently in prison.
The current claim involves about 90 people, including Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney.
The current claim involves about 90 people, including Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney.
The current claim involves about 90 people, including Biles, Aly Raisman and McKayla Maroney.
The FBI has six months to respond,
at which point lawsuits could be filed.
It is time for the FBI to
be held accountable, Maggie Nichols, a national champion gymnast, via statement.
If the FBI had simply done its job, Nassar would have been stopped before he ever had the chance to abuse hundreds of girls, including me, Samantha Roy, former University of Michigan gymnast, via statement.
Last year, FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged the agency's mistakes.
I’m especially sorry that there were people at the FBI who had their own chance to stop this monster back in 2015 and failed. And that’s inexcusable, FBI Director Christopher Wray, at a Senate hearing, via AP
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ISIS Plot to Assassinate , George W. Bush in Dallas
Is Uncovered.
'Forbes' reports that the plot is detailed in an FBI search warrant from March that was recently unsealed.
It describes how an Iraqi native with ties to ISIS traveled to Dallas from OH this year to scout out former President George W. Bush's residence.
The man allegedly intended to recruit others in the assassination plot and to smuggle them into the U.S. across the southern border.
Shihab Ahmed Shihab Shihab had been living in Columbus since 2020.
Further, Shihab stated that he wanted to be involved in the actual attack and assassination of former President Bush ... , FBI Affidavit, via NBC News.
... and did not care if he died as he would be proud to have been involved in killing former President Bush, FBI Affidavit, via NBC News.
The FBI was able to uncover the plot using informants despite Shihab's encrypted messages sent through WhatsApp.
It’s clear this was a sophisticated counterterrorism operation with a lot of moving parts. It was both far reaching and unique in
its targeting, Seamus Hughes, Program on Extremism at George Washington University, via 'Forbes'.
It also shows that while the debate on so called “going dark” can be overcome through the use of undercover operatives, it’s labor intensive but possible, Seamus Hughes, Program on Extremism at George Washington University, via 'Forbes'.
"Going dark” refers to when law enforcement is unable to access data on smart devices that are encrypted.
It shows that while domestic terrorism rightly takes a good amount of counterterrorism focus, the threats are not
there alone, Seamus Hughes, Program on Extremism at George Washington University, via 'Forbes'.
Bush recently made headlines when he mistakenly referenced the U.S. invasion of Iraq instead of the recent invasion of Ukraine during an event.
The result is the absence of checks and balances in Russia and the decision of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq, Former President George W. Bush,
via Business Insider
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Agents Must Intervene , During Instances
of Excessive Force, , New Justice Dept Policy States.
Attorney General Merrick Garland articulated the new policy in a Justice Department memo on May 20.
It is addressed to the major federal law enforcement agencies, from the FBI to the Bureau of Prisons.
Officers will be trained in, and must recognize and act upon, Justice Department Memo,
via 'The Washington Post'.
... the affirmative duty to intervene to prevent or stop, as appropriate, any officer from engaging in excessive force or any other use of force that violates the Constitution, , Justice Department Memo,
via 'The Washington Post'.
... other federal laws, or Department policies on the reasonable use of force, Justice Department Memo,
via 'The Washington Post'.
Set to be instituted by July 19, the policy notably does not make mention of state or local law enforcement departments.
However, it represents
the first significant
federal change in
excessive force
policy in 18 years.
Language from the 2004 policy seems more lenient in comparison to what was released on May 20. .
[Officers] may use deadly force only when necessary, , 2004 Justice Department Policy,
via 'The Washington Post'.
... that is, when the officer has a reasonable belief that the subject of such force poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the officer or to another person, 2004 Justice Department Policy,
via 'The Washington Post'.
Analysts say the new policy is a necessary update.
It’s the modernization of policing, and you need to update policies to reflect what’s going on in
our country, Larry Cosme, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association President, via 'The Washington Post'.
Every officer that’s a good officer is always going to try to do their jobs to the best of their ability, , Larry Cosme, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association President, via 'The Washington Post'.
... and this reinforces what the men and women in federal law enforcement are already doing, Larry Cosme, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association President, via 'The Washington Post'
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Uber To Reintroduce , Shared Rides.
CNN reports rideshare company Uber
will once again start offering shared
rides in some major US cities.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Uber's carpool option was on hiatus for over two years.
The revamped option, UberX Share, will now be available to users in nine US cities including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Top rideshare companies Uber and Lyft attempted to boost the use of shared
rides before the pandemic.
Uber officials say UberX Share "reimagines the future of shared rides with greater efficiency and safety top of mind." .
Uber riders should expect
"an upfront discount and up to 20% off the total fare,
if matched with a co-rider along the way," according to officials.
Uber will reportedly limit the number of riders using its carpool option for now. .
The company says masking is
optional but recommended.
Uber officials hope to make transportation affordable and accessible, "especially in the current economic climate,".
as inflated gas prices continue to
burden all drivers in the country.
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Happy Birthday,
Kanye West!.
Kanye Omari West was born on June 8, 1977,
and turns 43 years old today.
He was born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, Illinois.
Yeezy was a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records
before releasing his debut album,
'The College Dropout,' in 2004.
West also founded
the record label,
GOOD Music.
He released a collaborative album with Jay-Z,
'Watch the Throne,' in 2011.
The album debuted at No. 1
on the 'Billboard' 200.
The fashion designer has also collaborated with Nike, Louis Vuitton, Adidas and more.
West married Kim Kardashian in 2014, and the two share four children.
He founded the creative
content company, DONDA,
named after his mom.
The rapper is one of
the top Grammy
winners in history,
with 21 awards.
Happy Birthday,
Kanye West!
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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..
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