Former US President Donald Trump warned of 'potential death and destruction’ if charged in the former pornstar Stormy Daniels hush money probe. Trump made a veiled attack on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg via his social media platform Truth Social.
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Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized , After Falling at a Hotel.
CNN reports that the Senate minority leader fell at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C.
A spokesperson issued a statement on his behalf.
This evening, Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during a private dinner. He has been admitted to the hospital where
he is receiving treatment, Spokesperson for Mitch McConnell, via statement.
The extent of McConnell's injuries
has not been disclosed.
CNN reports that the 81-year-old had another fall in 2019 at his home in Kentucky.
He tripped on his patio and ended up fracturing his shoulder.
McConnell is the longest-serving
Republican Senate leader.
According to Senate.gov, he's been "elected to lead the Republican conference nine times since 2006.".
Senate.gov also states that McConnell's been referred
to as "the most important Republican since
Ronald Reagan" and "the most conservative leader
of either party in the history of the Senate.".
CNN reports that his hospitalization comes as Democrats narrowly control the chamber, 51-49.
Sens. John Fetterman and Dianne Feinstein have also been hospitalized recently for depression and shingles, respectively.
Sens. John Fetterman and Dianne Feinstein have also been hospitalized recently for depression and shingles, respectively
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Mitt Romney Says Marjorie Taylor Greene’s , ‘National Divorce’ Idea Is Insane.
Mitt Romney Says Marjorie Taylor Greene’s , ‘National Divorce’ Idea Is Insane.
Insider reports that on Feb. 20, Rep. Greene suggested that America needs "a national divorce," splitting the nation into "red states and blue states.".
Insider reports that on Feb. 20, Rep. Greene suggested that America needs "a national divorce," splitting the nation into "red states and blue states.".
From the sick and disgusting woke culture issues shoved down our throats to the Democrat's traitorous America Last policies, we are done. , Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, via Twitter.
The following day, she doubled down on her proposal while appearing on Fox News.
The last thing I ever want to see in America is a civil war. No one wants that — at least everyone I know would never want that — but it's going that direction, and we have to do something about it, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, via Fox News.
Our ideas, our policies and our ways of life have become so far apart that it's just coming
to that point, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, via Fox News.
Sen. Romney commented on Greene's suggestion while speaking to 'The Salt Lake Tribune.'.
I think Abraham Lincoln dealt
with that kind of insanity, Sen. Mitt Romney, via 'The Salt Lake Tribune'.
We're not going to divide the country. It's united we stand
and divided we fall, Sen. Mitt Romney, via 'The Salt Lake Tribune'.
There are some people in my party and the other party that say things to try and get a headline and get people to send them money. And that happens to be in today's 'loony left,' or I should say 'loony right.', Sen. Mitt Romney, via 'The Salt Lake Tribune'.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox also weighed in, calling Greene's suggestion "evil" and "destructive.".
We don't need a divorce, we need marriage counseling. And we need elected leaders that don't profit
by tearing us apart, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, via Twitter
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Many Americans Believe That, Media Misinforms the Public, Survey Shows .
Many Americans Believe That, Media Misinforms the Public, Survey Shows .
Associated Press reports that a recent survey
showed that half of Americans believe national news
organizations intentionally mislead or misinform the public. .
Associated Press reports that a recent survey
showed that half of Americans believe national news
organizations intentionally mislead or misinform the public. .
The survey was conducted by
Gallup and the Knight Foundation.
Just 25% of those surveyed said they
agreed with the statement that national news
organizations do not intend to mislead. .
52% of those surveyed said they disagreed with
the statement that national news outlets “care about
the best interests of their readers, viewers and listeners.”.
Just 23% said they believed
that journalists were acting
in the public's best interests.
Americans don’t seem to think
that the national news organizations
care about the overall impact
of their reporting on the society, John Sands, Knight’s senior director for media
and democracy, via Associated Press.
According to Sarah Fioroni, a consultant for Gallup,
the survey shows a depth of distrust that transcends
the foundations and processes of journalism.
AP reports that similar to other studies,
Knight and Gallup found that Democrats
trust news outlets more than Republicans.
Overall, 55% of those surveyed said
that coverage contained a great deal of
political bias, compared to 45% in 2017.
5,593 Americans aged 18
and older participated in the study,
which ran from May 31 to July 21, 2022
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Feinstein Announces She , Will Not Run For Reelection , Amid Pressure to Step Down.
On February 14, Sen. Dianne Feinstein
announced that she will not run for reelection
after her current term ends in early 2025. .
On February 14, Sen. Dianne Feinstein
announced that she will not run for reelection
after her current term ends in early 2025. .
ABC reports that Feinstein said
she plans to continue serving
until that time comes. .
I am announcing today I will not run
for reelection in 2024 but intend to
accomplish as much for California
as I can through the end of next
year when my term ends. , Dianne Feinstein, Democrat Senator from California, via ABC News.
I am announcing today I will not run
for reelection in 2024 but intend to
accomplish as much for California
as I can through the end of next
year when my term ends. , Dianne Feinstein, Democrat Senator from California, via ABC News.
The 89-year-old Feinstein has
served in the Senate since 1992.
Over the course of her political career,
she has won several senior posts. .
Over the course of her political career
she has won several senior posts. .
Even with a divided Congress,
we can still pass bills that will improve lives.
Each of us was sent here to solve problems. , Dianne Feinstein, Democrat Senator from California, via ABC News.
That's what I've done for the last 30 years,
and that's what I plan to do for the next two
years. My thanks to the people of California
for allowing me to serve them, Dianne Feinstein, Democrat Senator from California, via ABC News.
That's what I've done for the last 30 years,
and that's what I plan to do for the next two
years. My thanks to the people of California
for allowing me to serve them, Dianne Feinstein, Democrat Senator from California, via ABC News.
ABC reports that Feinstein, the Senate's oldest
sitting member, has been facing pressure to make
way for a younger generation of Democrat leaders.
ABC reports that Feinstein, the Senate's oldest
sitting member, has been facing pressure to make
way for a younger generation of Democrat leaders.
Earlier this year, Feinstein declined the role
of president pro tempore, a spot typically
held by the majority party's senior member.
Earlier this year, Feinstein declined the role
of president pro tempore, a spot typically
held by the majority party's senior member.
Prior to joining the Senate in 1992,
Feinstein served as the city of
San Francisco's first female mayor
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Rep. Ted Lieu Pushing , AI-Written Bill To , Regulate AI in Congress.
Rep. Ted Lieu Pushing , AI-Written Bill To , Regulate AI in Congress.
NBC reports that Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California is
pushing a resolution to the House that was written entirely
by the online artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT.
NBC reports that Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California is
pushing a resolution to the House that was written entirely
by the online artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT.
According to Lieu’s AI-written resolution, Congress has the , “responsibility to ensure that the development and
deployment of AI is done in a way that is safe, ethical,
and respects the rights and privacy of all Americans.”.
According to Lieu’s AI-written resolution, Congress has the , “responsibility to ensure that the development and
deployment of AI is done in a way that is safe, ethical,
and respects the rights and privacy of all Americans.”.
Lieu is reportedly pushing for Congress to
launch a nonpartisan commission to oversee
and make recommendations for regulating AI. .
The rapid advancements in AI technology
have made it clear that the time to act is now
to ensure that AI is used in ways that are
safe, ethical and beneficial for society, Ted Lieu, ChatGPT-written op-ed, via 'The New York Times'.
Failure to do so could lead
to a future where the risks
of AI far outweigh its benefits, Ted Lieu, ChatGPT-written op-ed, via 'The New York Times'.
In a 'New York Times' op-ed, Lieu explained not only
his interest in the possibilities of AI, but also his
fears concerning the rapidly advancing technology.
In a 'New York Times' op-ed, Lieu explained not only
his interest in the possibilities of AI, but also his
fears concerning the rapidly advancing technology.
As one of just three members
of Congress with a computer science
degree, I am enthralled by A.I. and
excited about the incredible ways it
will continue to advance society, Ted Lieu, ChatGPT-written op-ed, via 'The New York Times'.
And as a member of Congress,
I am freaked out by A.I.,
specifically A.I. that is left
unchecked and unregulated, Ted Lieu, ChatGPT-written op-ed, via 'The New York Times'.
On February 14, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said
that all members of the House Intelligence Committee
will be given courses in both AI and Quantum computing. .
On February 14, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said
that all members of the House Intelligence Committee
will be given courses in both AI and Quantum computing. .
According to McCarthy, members of the committee
will receive the same training as military
generals on the complex, ever-evolving topics.
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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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In the US, Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon and Republican Senator Bill Hagerty from Tennessee collaborated on a Senate resolution which affirms the United States' recognition of Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian state, as an integral part of the Republic of India.
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Congressional Leaders , Expecting Top-Level Briefing , on Chinese Spy Balloon.
Fox News reports that leaders in Congress are expected
to receive a top-level briefing on the intelligence
gathered by a suspected Chinese spy balloon. .
Fox News reports that leaders in Congress are expected
to receive a top-level briefing on the intelligence
gathered by a suspected Chinese spy balloon. .
The briefing will also include President Biden's decision
to shoot down the suspected spy balloon, which was said
to be carrying sensors and surveillance equipment.
The briefing is expected to include the Gang of Eight,
which includes the ranking members of the House and Senate
intelligence committees and party leaders from both chambers. .
The briefing is expected to include the Gang of Eight,
which includes the ranking members of the House and Senate
intelligence committees and party leaders from both chambers. .
Fox News reports that Republicans have called
for a closer look at Biden's decision-making regarding
the balloon, which traveled across the entire U.S.
before being shot down.
Fox News reports that Republicans have called
for a closer look at Biden's decision-making regarding
the balloon, which traveled across the entire U.S.
before being shot down.
Meanwhile, Democrats have praised Biden's handling
of the incident, arguing that waiting to shoot down
the craft over water was done with safety in mind.
According to the Biden administration,
the U.S. gained a significant amount of intelligence
on the craft by allowing it to cross the continent.
Fox News reports that complaints by the GOP
largely revolve around the Biden administration's
delay in notifying the public regarding the issue.
The Biden administration reportedly
learned of the CCP spy balloon on
January 28th – nearly a week before
residents in Montana spotted
the balloon loitering over their state, Mike Rogers, R-Ala, House Armed Services
Committee Chairman, via Fox News.
It’s clear the Biden administration
had hoped to hide this national
security failure from Congress
and the American people, Mike Rogers, R-Ala, House Armed Services
Committee Chairman, via Fox News
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“The upper ranks of Twitter… were absolutely loaded with people who once did intel work for government agencies—at least 15 of these people and possibly many more. Most of them were hired in the..