On March 19, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy urged
Americans not to protest in the event of former
President Donald Trump's arrest this week.
.
NBC reports that McCarthy contradicted Trump's call
for his supporters to take to the streets and protest his
indictment and arrest on Truth Social one day earlier.
NBC reports that McCarthy contradicted Trump's call
for his supporters to take to the streets and protest his
indictment and arrest on Truth Social one day earlier.
While speaking at a Republican retreat
in Orlando, McCarthy commented on
the former president's call for protest.
.
I donāt think people should protest this, no.
And I think President Trump, if you talk
to him, he doesnāt believe that, either, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
NBC reports that while speaking at the same news
conference, McCarthy defended Trump, dismissing
the investigation as politically motivated.
NBC reports that while speaking at the same news
conference, McCarthy defended Trump, dismissing
the investigation as politically motivated.
The last thing we want ā¦ is somebody
putting their thumb on the scale [of justice]
simply because they donāt agree with
somebody elseās political view, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
The last thing we want ā¦ is somebody
putting their thumb on the scale [of justice]
simply because they donāt agree with
somebody elseās political view, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
That is whatās wrong, and thatās what
infuriates people.
And this will not hold up
in court if this is what he wants to do, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
On March 18, Trump posted to Truth Social
that "illegal leaks" suggest that the former
president will be arrested on March 21.
.
On March 18, Trump posted to Truth Social
that "illegal leaks" suggest that the former
president will be arrested on March 21.
New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been
investigating alleged hush-money payments made to
adult film star Stormy Daniels amid his 2016 campaign.
New York County District Attorney Alvin Bragg has been
investigating alleged hush-money payments made to
adult film star Stormy Daniels amid his 2016 campaign.
NBC reports that multiple sources have claimed that
law enforcement in New York were poised to act on
a potential indictment of Trump later this week
Biden and McCarthy , Still Havenāt Made a Debt Limit Deal.
June 1 is the deadline for America's
debt limit to be raised before the country defaults for the first time ever.
The House speaker and U.S. president ended
their current round of talks regarding the
situation on the evening of May 22, CNN reports.
The House speaker and U.S. president ended
their current round of talks regarding the
situation on the evening of May 22, CNN reports.
While no deal was reached,
the two leaders are optimistic. .
I felt we had a productive discussion. We donāt have an agreement yet,
but I did feel the discussion was productive in areas that we have differences of opinion, Kevin McCarthy, House speaker, via statement.
We reiterated once again that
default is off the table and the only way to move forward is in good faith toward a bipartisan agreement, Joe Biden, U.S. president, via statement.
While there are areas of disagreement, the Speaker and I, and his lead negotiatorsā¦
and our staffs will continue to discuss the path forward, Joe Biden, U.S. president, via statement.
McCarthy also said that once an agreement is reached, he will uphold the House's three-day rule to make sure legislators have enough time to examine the deal before voting.
But not everyone is so optimistic
about the discussions thus far. .
Democrat Hakeem Jeffries said
things are moving in the "wrong direction.".
Theyāve rejected the fact that
President Biden is willing to consider freezing spending. It will reduce
the deficit by a trillion dollars. , Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic leader, via statement.
This is what the extreme MAGA Republicans say that they want. They rejected. They rejected an unwillingness to not put the country through this again, Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic leader, via statement
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US Debt Ceiling Crisis , Highlights Government Spending.
'Newsweek' reports that recent polls have suggested
that Americans feel government spending sits
at the center of the current debt ceiling crisis.
'Newsweek' reports that recent polls have suggested
that Americans feel government spending sits
at the center of the current debt ceiling crisis.
According to a poll of 1,500 adults, at least half said they
think the government is overspending, while an equal
number want commitments to cut spending.
If the debt ceiling is not raised or suspended, the
U.S. could default on the $31.5 trillion debt it owes,
which would have significant global consequences.
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy points
to a bill passed by House Republicans that
"avoids default and tackles reckless spending.".
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy points
to a bill passed by House Republicans that
"avoids default and tackles reckless spending.".
The House bill calls for $4.8 trillion in savings
over the next decade and includes a reversal
of some key aspects of Biden's agenda.
The House bill calls for $4.8 trillion in savings
over the next decade and includes a reversal
of some key aspects of Biden's agenda.
Those cuts would include the student
loan relief program and Biden's
proposed clean energy tax credits.
'Newsweek' points out that the clean energy
tax credits are a crucial part of Biden's goal of
moving the U.S. closer to a green economy.
'Newsweek' points out that the clean energy
tax credits are a crucial part of Biden's goal of
moving the U.S. closer to a green economy.
To a large extent, it is just about the size
and the scope of government, which feeds
into larger debates about what the
appropriate role of the state is in
the U.S. economy and in people's lives, Thomas Gift, Director of the Center on U.S. Politics
at University College London (UCL), via 'Newsweek'.
Over the course of Biden's tenure,
more and more Americans have become
skeptical of spending on the order
of magnitude Biden has proposed, Thomas Gift, Director of the Center on U.S. Politics
at University College London (UCL), via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the impending financial
disaster could lead to either party agreeing to
compromises that help to avoid the worst outcome
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For the first time, the self-governed island of Taiwan has simulated Chinese attacks in its emergency drills. This comes in the backdrop of Chinaās simulation of precision attacks on key targets in Taiwan last month. Back then, Chinese Navy had launched simulated drills for a future attack on Taiwan in response to the island presidentās meeting with the US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. In last year August as well, China had conducted a mock drill preparing for invasion of Taiwan. The mock drills had included ātactical maneuversā by the Chinese navy.
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George Santos Pleads, Not Guilty to Multiple Charges, Including Wire Fraud.
On May 10, Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty
to 13 criminal charges, shortly after he was formally
accused of misleading donors by federal prosecutors. .
On May 10, Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty
to 13 criminal charges, shortly after he was formally
accused of misleading donors by federal prosecutors. .
'The Hill' reports that the charges against
Santos also include misrepresenting his finances
to both government agencies and the public.
After pleading not guilty, Santos
was released on a $500,000 bond. .
In total, the congressman is facing seven counts
of wire fraud, three counts of money laundering
and one count of stealing public funds.
The charges also include two counts
of making materially false statements
to the House of Representatives.
'The Hill' reports that Santos'
tenure in Congress has been
marked by criticism and controversy.
According to the indictment, approximately
$74,000 of donor contributions were allegedly
transferred into Santos' personal bank accounts.
According to the indictment, approximately
$74,000 of donor contributions were allegedly
transferred into Santos' personal bank accounts.
Some Republican lawmakers have called for Santos to
resign for months, but those calls have intensified since
the charges against the congressman were unsealed.
Some Republican lawmakers have called for Santos to
resign for months, but those calls have intensified since
the charges against the congressman were unsealed.
The people of New Yorkās
3rd district deserve a voice
in Congress. George Santos
should be immediately expelled
from Congress and a special
election initiated at
the soonest possible date, Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), Republican Representative of Texas, via 'The Hill'.
The people of New Yorkās
3rd district deserve a voice
in Congress. George Santos
should be immediately expelled
from Congress and a special
election initiated at
the soonest possible date, Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), Republican Representative of Texas, via 'The Hill'.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise have not called
for Santos to resign but are waiting for the outcome of the trial. .
Meanwhile, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise have not called
for Santos to resign but are waiting for the outcome of the trial. .
He could go through his time of trial,
weāll find out how the outcome is, Kevin McCarthy, Republican Speaker of the House, via 'The Hill'
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US House Passes , Debt Limit Bill , As Default Looms.
On April 26, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy passed
his debt ceiling bill by a narrow margin of 217 to 215. .
NBC reports that the passage of the bill
throws into question whether the United States
will be able to avoid a looming default.
Both the Democratic-controlled
Senate and the Biden administration have
said that they would not approve the bill. .
Both the Democratic-controlled
Senate and the Biden administration have
said that they would not approve the bill. .
However, Republicans believe that
the passage of the bill in the House opens
the door for further negotiation. .
Now he should sit down and negotiate.
We are the only party to take fiscal
action... that would lift the debt limit
so we wouldnāt have economic damage, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via NBC.
NBC reports that the White House has
said it will not compromise on raising
the debt limit with policy strings attached.
According to the Treasury Department, economic
calamity from the U.S. defaulting on its debts could
happen as early as June 5 if Congress fails to act in time.
According to the Treasury Department, economic
calamity from the U.S. defaulting on its debts could
happen as early as June 5 if Congress fails to act in time.
Our plan has always been the same:
to avoid default, to pass a clean
debt ceiling ā no brinksmanship,
no hostage-taking. , Chuck Schumer, Democratic Senate Majority Leader, via NBC.
However, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell
suggests that a compromise between both
parties is the only way forward.
The agreement needs to be
reached between the speaker
and the president. Until he and
the speaker of the House reach
an agreement, weāll be at a standoff, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate Minority Leader, via NBC
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DeSantis Will Not Hold , a Hometown Event , as Part of 2024 Campaign Launch.
CNN reported that FL Governor Ron DeSatntis will no longer be holding a roll-out event in his hometown.
DeSantis is from Dunedin, FL.
The coastal suburb is close to Tampa, where DeSantis grew up.
The FL governor will reportedly announce his bid for US President via Twitter Spaces on May 24.
Twitter owner Elon Musk is expected to be a part of the announcement.
Once the announcement is official, .
... De Santis will likely begin making campaign stops throughout FL.
While it isn't clear exactly what the immediate future will hold for the DeSantis campaign.
... the governor is scheduled for a stop in Miami on June 1.
The changes are in keeping with the nature of how DeSantis operates.
He has a reputation of making last-minute alterations to schedules ...
... as a means of keeping opponents and the media guessing.
DeSantis will face former President Donald Trump in the bid for the Republican nomination for president.
The pool of candidates seeking the GOP nomination continues to expand
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Stormy Daniels says she would not be shocked if Donald Trump became President of the United States of America again. She says that while she isn't frightened of him, she's frightened of his supporters. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Ron DeSantis Will Announce , Presidential Campaign With Elon Musk.
Three sources apprised of the situation told NBC News that the Florida governor will announce his candidacy during a discussion with Musk on May 24.
Three sources apprised of the situation told NBC News that the Florida governor will announce his candidacy during a discussion with Musk on May 24.
The two men will host a
Twitter Spaces event at 6 p.m. ET.
Tech entrepreneur David Sacks will moderate.
A video declaring DeSantis' candidacy will be released by his campaign later that evening. .
After Memorial Day, DeSantis
plans to start visiting several states.
Last year, the Twitter and SpaceX CEO said he'd support DeSantis if he ran for president.
A source told NBC that Musk doesn't think former President Trump can regain the White House.
A source told NBC that Musk doesn't think former President Trump can regain the White House.
Heās interested in the future, and heās interested in winning again, Anonymous source, to NBC News.
While it's not clear if Musk will publicly endorse
DeSantis during the event, his participation
still holds weight, NBC News reports. .
While it's not clear if Musk will publicly endorse
DeSantis during the event, his participation
still holds weight, NBC News reports.
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Former US President Donald Trump is slapped with a 10 million dollar defamation case by columnist E Jean Carroll who earlier won a 5 million dollar case against him.
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Major Supreme Court Cases , to Be Decided in the Current Term.
NBC reports that the United States Supreme Court
is poised to decide a number of potentially
pivotal cases in the coming months. .
With a 6-3 conservative majority, the high court is expected
to move the law further right on issues including
affirmative action, immigration and voting rights.
Here are some of the major cases on the horizon.
Merril v. Milligan, This case looks to further
weaken the Voting Rights Act,
which is meant to protect minority voters.
The Voting Rights Act was meant to address
claims that minority-majority districts were
drawn to increase the power of white voters.
The Voting Rights Act was meant to address
claims that minority-majority districts were
drawn to increase the power of white voters.
U.S. v. Texas, This Biden administration policy looks
to set new immigration enforcement
priorities that focus on public safety threats.
The Supreme Court will decide whether to overturn
a Texas-based federal judge's June ruling that blocked
the policy from going into effect nationwide.
303 Creative v. Elenis, This LGBTQ rights case will determine whether business
owners refusing to work on same-sex weddings
can be considered under anti-discrimination laws.
Moore v. Harper, NBC reports that this case revolves around
a legal theory that would limit the ability of
state courts to review specific election laws.
Biden v. Nebraska , & Department of Education v. Brown, These cases look to revive the Biden
administration's student loan forgiveness program,
which was blocked in the lower courts. .
Biden v. Nebraska , & Department of Education v. Brown, These cases look to revive the Biden
administration's student loan forgiveness program,
which was blocked in the lower courts.
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China's CDC , Warns of Rising Cases , Amid New COVID Variant.
NBC reports that China is facing
a potential COVID surge of up to 65 million
cases per week by the end of June.
The news comes just months after China lifted far
reaching 'zero-COVID' measures that included strict
lockdowns, mass testing and forced quarantines. .
Respiratory disease specialist Zhong Nanshan
released new data at a medical conference
this week in the southern city of Guangzhou. .
NBC reports that the United States and China stopped releasing weekly case updates earlier this month, making
it difficult to determine the extent of the current outbreak.
NBC reports that the United States and China stopped releasing weekly case updates earlier this month, making
it difficult to determine the extent of the current outbreak.
The U.S. State Department, which lifted testing
requirements for travelers from China in March, declined
to say whether further restrictions were being considered.
State Department spokesman Matt Miller said that
the situation was being monitored in cooperation with
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
State Department spokesman Matt Miller said that
the situation was being monitored in cooperation with
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
We donāt want to see people anywhere,
obviously, suffering from COVID-19, Matt Miller, U.S. State Department spokesman, via NBC.
According to Miller, the U.S. remains
committed to cooperation with China , "on transnational challenges, including on global health
matters and maintaining open lines of communication.".
According to Miller, the U.S. remains
committed to cooperation with China , "on transnational challenges, including on global health
matters and maintaining open lines of communication.".
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention's
chief epidemiologist said that about 80% of China's
1.4 billion people were infected by the first omicron wave.
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention's
chief epidemiologist said that about 80% of China's
1.4 billion people were infected by the first omicron wave.
NBC reports that waning immunity from
that previous wave of variants may be
increasing the risk of reinfection in China.
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German Government , Slammed For Supporting New , Natural Gas Infrastructure.
On May 22, Germany rejected accusations that it
weakened existing commitments to phase out
natural gas at a summit of Group of Seven (G7) leaders.
On May 22, Germany rejected accusations that it
weakened existing commitments to phase out
natural gas at a summit of Group of Seven (G7) leaders.
Fox News reports that the German government
said that their stance remains consistent
with international climate efforts.
Fox News reports that the German government
said that their stance remains consistent
with international climate efforts.
Activists have criticized leaders' decision to support
construction of new liquefied natural gas infrastructure,
facilitating the use of a planet-warming fossil fuel.
The G7 said that "investment in the sector can be appropriate in
response to the current crisis and to address potential gas
market shortfalls provoked" by Russia's attack on Ukraine.
In the exceptional circumstance
of accelerating the phase-out of our
dependency on Russian energy, publicly
supported investment in the gas sector
can be appropriate as a temporary response, G7 statement, via NBC.
According to Greenpeace's Tracy Carty,
support for new infrastructure for fossil fuel
"is a blunt denial of the climate emergency.".
Fossil gas is one of the most polluting
forms of energy and in its liquefied form,
its carbon emissions can be as bad as coal, Tracy Carty, Greenpeace representative, via NBC.
Meanwhile, Friederike Roeder of the campaign
group Global Citizen suggests that Germany's role
in the G7 talks were "particularly disappointing.".
Meanwhile, Friederike Roeder of the campaign
group Global Citizen suggests that Germany's role
in the G7 talks were "particularly disappointing.".
The EUās role in international climate
diplomacy is critical but if Germany,
as the biggest member state, continues
to focus its negotiation power on new
gas investments rather than leading
the way for a future free of
fossil fuels, this wonāt be possible, Friederike Roeder, Global Citizen representative, via NBC.
NBC reports that G7 leaders also expressed
support for the roll-out of renewable power
generation and other energy saving measures
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Daniel Penny Maintains , NYC Subway Death of Jordan Neely , Not Race Related.
NPR reports that U.S. Marine Daniel Penny insisted in
his first interview since fatally choking Jordan Neely
that the confrontation "had nothing to do with race.".
Everybody who's ever met me can tell
you, I love all people, I love all cultures. , Daniel Penny, Former U.S. Marine, via NBC.
I was actually planning a road trip
through Africa before this happened, Daniel Penny, Former U.S. Marine, via NBC.
The 24-year-old Penny faces a felony charge of
second-degree manslaughter for the death of
Neely, a 30-year-old man who was homeless. .
The 24-year-old Penny faces a felony charge of
second-degree manslaughter for the death of
Neely, a 30-year-old man who was homeless. .
The May 1 altercation saw Penny, who is white,
place Neely, who was Black, in a chokehold for several
minutes, which resulted in the death of Neely.
NPR reports Penny called Neely's death
a tragedy and said that the real blame
should be placed on 'the system.'.
It's tragic what happened to him.
Hopefully, we can change the system
that's so desperately failed us, Daniel Penny, Former U.S. Marine, via NBC.
Penny's arrest came over a week
after the incident following protests
calling for charges against him.
Activists have compared Neely's death
to the deaths of Eric Garner and George Floyd,
who were both killed by white police officers. .
Penny has maintained that race
had nothing to do with his actions,
which resulted in Neely's death. .
I judge a person based on
their character. I'm not
a white supremacist, Daniel Penny, Former U.S. Marine, via NBC
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China-US , Technology Feud Continues , As Beijing Issues Security Warning.
On May 21, China urged owners of sensitive
computer equipment to stop purchasing goods
from the largest chipmaker in the United States.
NBC reports that the news represents an
escalation of an ongoing dispute between the U.S.
and China over technology and security. .
According to China's Cyberspace Administration,
Micron products present "serious network security
risks" that pose a threat to national security. .
Operators of critical information
infrastructure in China should stop
purchasing products from Micron Co, China's Cyberspace Administration, via NBC.
The news comes as the U.S., Europe and Japan
have moved to reduce Chinese access to
advanced chipmaking and other technology.
NBC reports that while China has warned of unspecified
consequences, it has struggled to find a form of retaliation
that doesn't impact its own smartphone producers.
China firmly promotes high-level opening
up to the outside world and, as long as it
complies with Chinese laws and regulations,
welcomes enterprises and various platform
products and services from various
countries to enter the Chinese market, China's Cyberspace Administration, via NBC.
China is investing heavily in accelerating
chip development to reduce Beijing's
reliance on foreign techonology. .
NBC reports that China spends
over $300 billion importing
foreign chips annually.
The ongoing conflict has raised concerns that two
separate spheres of technology could emerge that
would raise costs and slow international innovation. .
The ongoing conflict has raised concerns that two
separate spheres of technology could emerge that
would raise costs and slow international innovation.
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House Speaker Proposes Plan , to Raise US Debt Ceiling , and Avoid Default.
On April 18, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled
his plan to raise the nation's debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion
and cut spending by three times that amount.
On April 18, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy unveiled
his plan to raise the nation's debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion
and cut spending by three times that amount.
Reuters reports that the plan is likely
to result in a tense partisan debate over
government spending and borrowing. .
The proposal would reduce domestic
and military spending to 2022 levels,
while also capping growth at 1% annually. .
The plan would not impact retirement
or health programs projected to grow
significantly as the U.S. population ages. .
Reuters reports that while the proposal is likely to be
rejected by President Joe Biden and the Senate,
McCarthy believes it will create a basis for negotiations.
Reuters reports that while the proposal is likely to be
rejected by President Joe Biden and the Senate,
McCarthy believes it will create a basis for negotiations.
If the $31.4 trillion debt limit is not raised in
the coming weeks, the U.S. would end up in default,
which would have a broad impact on the global economy. .
McCarthy's plan would also repeal
green-energy incentives, while
boosting domestic oil and gas production.
McCarthy's plan would also repeal
green-energy incentives, while
boosting domestic oil and gas production.
Additionally, the plan would scrap
Biden's proposed $400 billion
student-loan forgiveness program.
While McCarthy's plan would lower spending by $4.5 trillion
over the next decade, it still falls short of compensating for
deficits projected to add $20 trillion over the same period.
While McCarthy's plan would lower spending by $4.5 trillion
over the next decade, it still falls short of compensating for
deficits projected to add $20 trillion over the same period.
President Biden has a choice:
Come to the table and stop playing
partisan political games, or cover his ears,
refuse to negotiate and risk bumbling his way
into the first default in our nation's history, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via Reuters.
President Biden has a choice:
Come to the table and stop playing
partisan political games, or cover his ears,
refuse to negotiate and risk bumbling his way
into the first default in our nation's history, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via Reuters
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Opposition Parties Score, Stunning Election Win , in Thailand.
Associated Press reports that Thailand's two leading opposition
parties celebrated capturing a majority of seats in the
House of Representatives in an astonishing election victory.
Associated Press reports that Thailand's two leading opposition
parties celebrated capturing a majority of seats in the
House of Representatives in an astonishing election victory.
The Move Forward Party and the Pheu Thai Party
are reportedly now planning the next stage in their
bid to take over the military-dominated government.
The Move Forward Party and the Pheu Thai Party
are reportedly now planning the next stage in their
bid to take over the military-dominated government.
The overwhelming electoral victory by
Move Forward and Pheu Thai is a decisive
sign that voters want a polity where the
people, not the military, decide their future, Tyrell Haberkorn, a Thai studies scholar at the University
of Wisconsin, via Associated Press.
The overwhelming electoral victory by
Move Forward and Pheu Thai is a decisive
sign that voters want a polity where the
people, not the military, decide their future, Tyrell Haberkorn, a Thai studies scholar at the University
of Wisconsin, via Associated Press.
Voters want a Thailand with free speech, without compulsory military conscription, and where the peopleās voices are valued, not something to be silenced or bought, Tyrell Haberkorn, Thai studies scholar at the University
of Wisconsin, via Associated Press.
Voters want a Thailand with free speech, without compulsory military conscription, and where the peopleās voices are valued, not something to be silenced or bought, Tyrell Haberkorn, Thai studies scholar at the University
of Wisconsin, via Associated Press.
AP reports that Thailand has been led
by Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former army
commander, for the past nine years.
His hopes of maintaining power have been hampered by
a lagging economy, a criticized response to the COVID
pandemic and his opposition to democratic reform.
The sentiment of the era has changed
and itās right. And today itās a new day
and hopefully itās full of bright
sunshine of hope going forward, Pita Limjaroenrat, Move Forward Party, via Associated Press.
Thailand's opposition parties have campaigned
against the military's continued political interference,
marked by over a dozen coups since 1932.
On May 15, the Move Forward Party
captured 151 seats in the lower House,
winning more than 24% of the popular vote.
Coming in closely behind Move Forward,
the Pheu Thai Party won a projected 141 seats.
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Family of Jordan Neely , Demand Justice and Prison Time .
On May 5, lawyers representing a U.S. Marine veteran
defended his actions which led to the death of
a homeless man aboard an F train in Manhattan last week. .
On May 5, lawyers representing a U.S. Marine veteran
defended his actions which led to the death of
a homeless man aboard an F train in Manhattan last week. .
Lawyers for 24-year-old Daniel J. Penny claim
that Jordan Neely was "aggressively threatening"
people on the train before that fatal attack. .
NBC reports that representatives for Neely's
family accuse Penny of showing no remorse
or regard for the life of their loved one.
Daniel Pennyās press release is not an
apology nor an expression of regret, Donte Mills and Lennon Edwards, Attorneys
representing the family of Jordan Neely, via NBC.
It is a character assassination, and a clear example of why he believed he was entitled to take Jordanās life, Donte Mills and Lennon Edwards, Attorneys
representing the family of Jordan Neely, via NBC.
Lawyers for Penny claim that Neely suffered
from mental illness and has a documented
history of erratic and violent behavior.
NBC reports that Neely's family argue that
Penny was unaware of the homeless man's
struggles when he put him in a chokehold.
The truth is, he knew nothing
about Jordan's history when he
intentionally wrapped his arms
around Jordanās neck, and
squeezed and kept squeezing, Donte Mills and Lennon Edwards, Attorneys
representing the family of Jordan Neely, via NBC.
He never attempted to help him
at all. In short, his actions on the train,
and now his words, show why
he needs to be in prison, Donte Mills and Lennon Edwards, Attorneys
representing the family of Jordan Neely, via NBC.
NBC reports that Penny was released
after being questioned by police
and has yet to be charged with any crimes
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Ed Sheeran , Wins Copyright Case.
A jury in Manhattan has determined that Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" did not rip
off Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On.".
Sheeran said he's "obviously very happy
with the outcome of the case" and won't
have "to retire from my day job after all.".
But at the same time Iām unbelievably frustrated that baseless claims like this are allowed to go to court at all, Ed Sheeran, via statement.
We have spent the last eight years talking about two songs with dramatically different lyrics, melodies and four chords which are also different and used by songwriters every day, all over the world. , Ed Sheeran, via statement.
These chords are common building blocks which were used to create music long before āLetās Get It Onā was written and will be used to make music long after we are all gone, Ed Sheeran, via statement.
No one owns them or the way they are played, in the same way, nobody owns the color blue, Ed Sheeran, via statement.
Sheeran also spoke about missing his grandmother's funeral as a result of the trial. .
Having to be in New York for this trial has meant that I have missed being with my family at my grandmotherās funeral in Ireland.
I wonāt get that time back, Ed Sheeran, via statement.
I want to thank the jury for making a decision that will help to protect the creative process of songwriters here in the United States and around the world. , Ed Sheeran, via statement
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Harry Belafonte, who stormed the pop charts and smashed racial barriers in the 1950s with his highly personal brand of folk music, and who went on to become a major force in the civil rights movement, died on Tuesday at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He was 96.
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One person was killed when a parking garage partially collapsed Tuesday in lower Manhattanās Financial District, Mayor Eric Adams said. Five people were injured.
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Donald Trump said he was going to be arrested today in New York and as the day came and went he still remains at large, the grand jury in New York is scheduled to meet tomorrow so we could possibly see..
Former President Donald Trump has said on social media that he expects to be arrested Tuesday in Manhattan on charges stemming from āhush moneyā payments made to adult film actress Stormy..
New York Police Department (NYPD) started to deploy Steel barricades arriving outside Manhattan Criminal Court, as they prepare for possible Riots by supporters of Former President Donald Trump
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