McConnell Challenged for GOP Leadership Role by Senator Rick Scott
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McConnell Challenged for GOP Leadership Role by Senator Rick Scott
McConnell Challenged , for GOP Leadership Role , by Senator Rick Scott.
On November 15, Senator Rick Scott announced
his bid for the role of top Republican in Congress.
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On November 15, Senator Rick Scott announced
his bid for the role of top Republican in Congress.
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The status quo is broken and big change
is needed.
It’s time for new leadership in
the Senate that unites Republicans to
advance a bold Conservative agenda.
That’s why I’m running to be
the Senate Republican Leader, Rick Scott, Florida Republican Senator, via Twitter .
McConnell has controlled the top position
since 2007, which makes him the longest-serving
GOP leader in the Senate's history.
Republicans are scheduled to hold
a leadership vote on November 16.
However, NBC reports that some GOP members have urged McConnell to delay the election until the results of the Georgia Senate runoff are known in December.
Last week's midterm elections saw the Republican
party fail to take control of the Senate, losing
a seat in Pennsylvania to Democrats.
Like each of you, I am deeply
disappointed by the results
of the recent election, Rick Scott, Florida Republican Senator, via NBC .
NBC reports that Scott and McConnell
have long been at odds over strategy
and overall vision for the Republican caucus.
NBC reports that Scott and McConnell
have long been at odds over strategy
and overall vision for the Republican caucus.
Following Scott's announcement, McConnell said
at a news conference that he remains confident
that he has enough support to retain control.
Following Scott's announcement, McConnell said
at a news conference that he remains confident
that he has enough support to retain control.
I think the outcome is pretty clear.
I want to repeat again: I have the votes.
I will be elected.
The only issue
is whether we do it sooner or later, Mitch McConnell, Senate Republican Leader, via NBC
This Day in History: , Barack Obama Elected, as America’s First Black President.
November 4, 2008.
The 47-year-old Illinois Senator defeated 72-year-old Arizona Senator John McCain to become the 44th President of the United States.
Born in Hawaii to an interracial
couple, Obama graduated from
Harvard Law School. .
He taught law at the University
of Chicago, before being elected
to the Illinois State Senate in 1996.
After gaining national notoriety
delivering the keynote speech at the
2004 Democratic National Convention,
Obama was elected to the U.S. Senate.
Less than three years later, he announced
his candidacy for president and clinched
the nomination from NY Senator and
former First Lady Hillary Clinton.
His grassroots campaign utilized the
internet with a unique message of hope,
inspiring donations in excess of $500 million.
143 years after the end of the U.S. Civil War, almost 70 million Americans voted for Obama. He secured 365 electoral votes.
If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible ... tonight, because of what we did on this date in this election at this defining moment, change has come to America, President Barack Obama, Nov. 4, 2008
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House Passes $14.3 Billion , in Israel Aid.
House Passes $14.3 Billion , in Israel Aid.
A bill to provide monetary aid to Israel amid its war against Hamas was passed by the House on Nov. 2.
The move is likely to "clash with the Democratic-led Senate," CNN reports.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer referred
to the bill as a "deeply flawed proposal.".
Democrats are upset that the bill doesn't include
aid for Ukraine and would cut IRS funding.
Democrats are upset that the bill doesn't include
aid for Ukraine and would cut IRS funding.
However, much of the GOP-led House is against sending more money to Ukraine.
However, much of the GOP-led House is against sending more money to Ukraine.
According to the Congressional Budget Office,
cuts to IRS funding would increase the deficit and lose about $26.8 billion in revenue over a decade.
The hypocrisy here is that by cutting
funding to go after tax cheats, (it) will
actually explode the deficit by billions
and billions of dollars. What a joke, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
We will work together on our own bipartisan
emergency aid package that includes aid to
Israel, Ukraine, competition with the Chinese
government and humanitarian aid to Gaza, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, via statement.
As the two chambers continue to argue, another potential government shutdown is on the horizon, as funding expires on Nov. 17.
New House Speaker Mike Johnson said he's committed to passing a bill to help Ukraine after dealing with Israel first, but it would need to include border security provisions.
Ukraine will come in short order, it will come
next. And you’ve heard me say that we want
to pair border security with Ukraine … If we’re
going to take care of a border in Ukraine, we
need to take care of America’s border as well, House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (local time) said the attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7 was a "big act of terrorism" and pointed out that there was also an issue of Palestine, which, he said, has to have a solution. Speaking at a Joint Secretary Session of the Senate's External Affairs and Defence Commission in Rome, Jaishankar said dialogue and negotiation can be the solution to address the Israel-Palestine conflict and underlined that terrorism was "unacceptable". He also reiterated that India's stand on the issue has been a two-state solution.
#SJaishankar #EAM #IsraelGazaConflict #IsraelPalestineIssue #GazaWar #HamasWar #TwoStateSolution #MEA #Terrorism
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Mike Johnson , Is Elected New House Speaker.
After Kevin McCarthy was ousted
over three weeks ago, .
Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana
has been elected to take the gavel. .
The GOP unanimously backed him
with 220 votes, while 209 Democrats
sought to elect Hakeem Jeffries.
Johnson is an ally of Donald Trump.
Johnson is an ally of Donald Trump.
He was a main congressional figure in attempting to overturn 2020 election results.
As the new speaker, Johnson faces
mounting pressure on a number of issues.
Government funding expires on Nov. 17,
so the House and Senate will need to
work together to avert a shutdown.
Meanwhile, aid for Ukraine and Israel
must be decided upon. .
Meanwhile, aid for Ukraine and Israel
must be decided upon. .
Johnson has already had a measure come to the floor since being elected on Oct. 25.
Lawmakers passed a resolution 412-10 in support of Israel amid its conflict with Hamas
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In a historic move, the U.S. House expels indicted Republican lawmaker George Santos. Get the latest updates on this political shakeup and its implications.
#GeorgeSantos #Expulsion #GOPIndictment #USPolitics #BreakingNews #oneindianews
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Pink to Give Away
Banned Books , at Upcoming Concerts.
Pink is partnering with PEN America to
distribute 2,000 banned books at her shows
in South Florida this week, CNN reports.
Pink is partnering with PEN America to
distribute 2,000 banned books at her shows
in South Florida this week, CNN reports.
Miami and Sunrise, Florida, concertgoers
can receive books on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15.
I’m a voracious reader, and
I’m a mom of two kids who
are also voracious readers, Pink, via Instagram.
And I can’t imagine my own parents
telling me what my kids can and cannot
read, let alone someone else’s parents,
let alone someone else that doesn’t
even have children that are deciding
what my children can read, Pink, via Instagram.
Books that fans will receive include
Todd Parr's 'The Family Book,'
'The Hill We Climb' by Amanda Gorman.
Toni Morrison's 'Beloved' or a book
from the series 'Girls Who Code.'.
It’s especially hateful to see authorities
take aim at books about race and racism
and against LGBTQ authors and those of color. We have made so many strides toward
equality in this country and no one should
want to see this progress reversed, Pink, via statement shared by PEN America.
CEO of PEN America Suzanne Nossel issued
a statement about partnering with Pink.
This is a wave that is taking over
our country, our schools, our libraries.
[They] are going after books about
children of color, stories of LGBTQ families,
books about babies, about animals, Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, via statement.
This is censorship in its purest form.
It is meant to suppress narratives that
we need here as a pluralistic society
and so we have to push back, Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, via statement.
Florida has banned more books than any other
state in the past year, according to PEN America
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Cantaloupes Recalled , Over Possible Salmonella Contamination.
On Nov. 9, the FDA announced that
Sofia Produce LLC is recalling all fresh cantaloupes.
The company "operates under the
name Trufresh," 'USA Today' reports. .
The cantaloupes that may be contaminated with salmonella were distributed to Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
They were also distributed to Canada.
The cantaloupes were sold between
Oct. 16-Oct. 23 and contain a "Malichita" label.
The cantaloupes were sold between
Oct. 16-Oct. 23 and contain a "Malichita" label.
The words "Product of Mexico/Produit
du Mexique" also appear on the fruit.
Consumers who bought the recalled products should throw them away or return them to the store.
There haven't been any illnesses
reported so far, according to 'USA Today.'.
Symptoms of a salmonella infection include
stomach pain, fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
If you think you may have been affected,
contact your health care provider.
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Takeaways From the, 3rd Republican Debate.
On November 8, the Republican party held its third
debate featuring five presidential nomination hopefuls
looking to outshine former President Donald Trump.
On November 8, the Republican party held its third
debate featuring five presidential nomination hopefuls
looking to outshine former President Donald Trump.
Reuters reports that the two-hour debate
took place while Trump held a separate campaign
rally just ten miles away from the debate hall. .
Hot topics for the evening included
the party's recent election losses,
abortion rights and China. .
Hot topics for the evening included
the party's recent election losses,
abortion rights and China. .
I’m sick of Republicans losing, Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor, via Reuters.
We’ve become a party
of losers. We have to have
accountability in our party, Vivek Ramaswamy, Entrepreneur, via Reuters.
Candidates remained largely divided on abortion, with
some promoting a state-by-state decision, while Senator
Tim Scott pushed for a federal ban on the procedure. .
Candidates remained largely divided on abortion, with
some promoting a state-by-state decision, while Senator
Tim Scott pushed for a federal ban on the procedure. .
Former New Jersey Governor
Chris Christie argued that decisions
on abortion should be left to states. .
I trust the people of this
country, state by state, to
make the call for themselves, Chris Christie, Former New Jersey Governor, via Reuters.
Reuters reports that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley had a heated
exchange over their relationships with Chinese industry.
Both candidates accused each other of bringing
Chinese companies into their home states
as governors, which they both denied.
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McConnell Defeats Scott , in Secret-Ballot Election.
NBC News reports Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell beat challenger Rick Scott
by a vote of 37-10 on Nov. 16.
NBC News reports Senate..
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