US House Passes , Debt Limit Bill , As Default Looms.
On April 26, House SpeakerKevin McCarthy passed
his debt ceiling bill by a narrow margin of 217 to 215.
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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.
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Both the Democratic-controlled
Senate and the Biden administration have
said that they would not approve the bill.
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However, Republicans believe that
the passage of the bill in the House opens
the door for further negotiation.
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Now he should sit down and negotiate.
We are the only party to take fiscal
action... that would lift the debt limit
so we wouldn’t 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 — 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, we’ll be at a standoff, Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate Minority Leader, via NBC
GOP Pushes McCarthy , To Call For Inquiry , Into Biden Impeachment.
On September 12, House Speaker
Kevin McCarthy called for a formal
impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. .
On September 12, House Speaker
Kevin McCarthy called for a formal
impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. .
CNN reports that McCarthy's call for
Biden's impeachment comes amid
increasing GOP pressure to open an inquiry. .
CNN reports that McCarthy's call for
Biden's impeachment comes amid
increasing GOP pressure to open an inquiry. .
At the same time, McCarthy is working to secure the
necessary votes to keep the government funded
beyond September 30 and avoid a looming shutdown.
At the same time, McCarthy is working to secure the
necessary votes to keep the government funded
beyond September 30 and avoid a looming shutdown.
These are allegations of abuse
of power, obstruction and corruption.
They warrant further investigation
by the House of Representatives. , Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via CNN.
That’s why today I am directing
our House (committees) to open
a formal impeachment inquiry
into President Joe Biden, Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Speaker, via CNN.
CNN reports that the House-led GOP investigations have
yet to provide direct evidence that Biden benefited
financially from Hunter Biden's overseas endeavors.
According to White House spokesman for oversight
and investigations Ian Sams, the investigation
represents “extreme politics at its worst.”.
He vowed to hold a vote to open
impeachment, now he flip flopped
because he doesn’t have support…
Extreme politics at its worst, Ian Sams, White House spokesman for
oversight and investigations, via CNN.
CNN reports that the investigation is likely to divide
GOP lawmakers, with Republican Senators expressing
concern that the effort could politically backfire.
I don’t see the glaring evidence that
says we need to move forward, I didn’t
see it in the Trump case and voted
against it. I don’t see it in this case, Shelley Moore Capito, Republican Senator
for West Virginia Republican, via CNN
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Nancy Pelosi , Is Running for Reelection.
The former House speaker made the announcement on Sept. 8, NPR reports. .
Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery, Nancy Pelosi, via X.
Our country needs America to
show the world that our flag is still
there, with liberty and justice for ALL. , Nancy Pelosi, via X.
That is why I am running for reelection — and respectfully ask for your vote. , Nancy Pelosi, via X.
The 83-year-old's announcement
comes as her party looks to regain control
of the House of Representatives.
Democrats lost nine seats
in the House last year. .
Speculation over Pelosi's political
future has mounted since she announced
last year "that she would not run for another term in party leadership," NPR reports. .
Pelosi became the first woman to be
speaker of the House in 2007.
After losing to Republicans in 2011,
she was reelected as speaker in 2019
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Ukraine Appeals to US , Amid Republican Opposition to , New $325 Million Aid Package.
On September 21, Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the
United States for continued support against Russia.
On September 21, Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the
United States for continued support against Russia.
Reuters reports that the appeal comes amid
Republican opposition to the U.S. providing
a new round of aid for the embattled nation.
Zelensky reportedly arrived at the White House for
a meeting with President Joe Biden, who is preparing
to announce a new $325 million military aid package.
Zelensky reportedly arrived at the White House for
a meeting with President Joe Biden, who is preparing
to announce a new $325 million military aid package.
Following a closed-door Senate briefing, Majority Leader
Chuck Schumer said that Zelensky called the U.S.' support crucial for Ukraine's ongoing war effort. .
Following a closed-door Senate briefing, Majority Leader
Chuck Schumer said that Zelensky called the U.S.' support crucial for Ukraine's ongoing war effort. .
What is the point of cutting off
support now when we're at a turning
point in the war? Now is not the time
to take the foot off the gas when
it comes to helping Ukraine, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Reuters.
What is the point of cutting off
support now when we're at a turning
point in the war? Now is not the time
to take the foot off the gas when
it comes to helping Ukraine, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Reuters.
However, Republican opposition
comes amid a debate over funding
as the government faces a looming shutdown. .
A growing number of Conservatives have questioned
the billions of dollars already spent on military,
economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
Reuters reports that the U.S. has already sent
approximately $113 billion in aid since
the invasion began in February 2022.
The Biden administration has claimed that
if Russia is allowed to take control of Ukraine,
the cost to the U.S. will be much higher.
However, Republicans are not convinced,
with Senator J.D. Vance stating that the U.S. , "is being asked to fund an indefinite conflict
with unlimited resources. Enough is enough.".
However, Republicans are not convinced,
with Senator J.D. Vance stating that the U.S. , "is being asked to fund an indefinite conflict
with unlimited resources. Enough is enough."
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New Bill Looks to Give , All US Children Medicaid.
'Newsweek' reports that a new bill introduced
in the Senate looks to extend Medicaid
coverage to all children in the United States.
The draft measure would reportedly
enroll children in the federal health
insurance program automatically.
As Americans, it is our solemn
obligation to ensure every child
has the support they need
to reach their full potential, Bob Casey, Senior Democratic senator
for Pennsylvania, via 'Newsweek'.
Currently, minors are only
eligible if their family's income
is 138% of the federal poverty level. .
The Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) says that approximately
4.2% of children in the U.S. are currently uninsured.
'Newsweek' reports that this
equates to an estimated 3.12 million
minors without health insurance.
Too many of our kids are
struggling to stay healthy
because their families can't
afford the care they need, Bob Casey, Senior Democratic senator
for Pennsylvania, via 'Newsweek'.
The proposed bill would give all children
health insurance until the age of 18,
while giving parents the ability to opt out.
However, 'Newsweek' reports that the bill is likely to
face firm opposition in the House, where GOP
lawmakers have pushed to limit government spending.
The bill comes as the government
faces a looming shutdown
over the federal budget.
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GOP Announces , Opening Hearing Date in , Biden Impeachment Inquiry.
'The Independent' reports that impeachment hearings
stemming from a Republican inquiry into President Joe
Biden have been scheduled to begin on September 28.
According to a spokesperson for the
House Oversight Committee, the hearing will , “focus on constitutional and legal questions
surrounding the President’s involvement
in corruption and abuse of public office.”.
Lawmakers reportedly plan on subpoenaing bank
records belonging to the president, his brother
James Biden and his son Hunter Biden.
Lawmakers reportedly plan on subpoenaing bank
records belonging to the president, his brother
James Biden and his son Hunter Biden.
The Oversight Committee will
continue to follow the evidence
and money trail to provide the
transparency and accountability
that Americans demand
from their government, Spokesperson for the House Oversight
Committee, via 'The Independent'.
The news comes amid an ongoing
House GOP investigation of business
dealings involving Hunter Biden.
On September 12, House Speaker
Kevin McCarthy launched the
impeachment inquiry without a House vote. .
'The Independent' reports that GOP members of both
the House and the Senate have expressed concerns
over a lack of evidence necessary to launch an inquiry.
While speaking on CNN, California Governor
Gavin Newsom mocked the inquiry,
referring to it as "student government.".
This is student government.
I mean, this is a perversity with
what the founding fathers ever
conceived of and imagined. , Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, via 'The Independent'.
So, if that’s the best they
could do, give me a break, Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, via 'The Independent'
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House Republicans Release Short-Term Bill , to Avoid Government Shutdown.
The bill was released after House Republicans reached a tentative agreement on Sept. 17.
The deal would keep the government
funded until Oct. 31.
It would also reduce
domestic spending by 8%.
However, the bill also includes
immigration provisions and leaves out
aid for Ukraine or other disasters.
However, the bill also includes
immigration provisions and leaves out
aid for Ukraine or other disasters.
Because of this, it's not expected to pass the Senate if it is approved by the House, CNBC reports. .
Rep. Rosa DeLauro called the bill "extreme." .
Rather than "working on bipartisan solution[s]
that could be enacted,".
DeLauro accused House Republicans of attempting to
"cut funding to the National Institutes of Health including funding for cancer research, defund the police, and decrease resources to important allies like Ukraine and Israel.".
Speaker Kevin McCarthy
stands behind the bill.
A shutdown would only give strength to the Democrats. It would give the power to Biden.
It wouldn’t pay our troops. It wouldn’t pay our border agents. More people would be coming across. I actually want to achieve something, Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House, via interview on Fox News
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US Government Shutdown , Looms Amid Ongoing , Dispute Over Funding.
'Newsweek' reports that the United States government
is once again facing a potential shutdown over funding
disagreements that have divided the House.
Members of the GOP have pushed back against
proposed long-term spending plans, while also resisting
short-term proposals aimed at avoiding the shutdown.
Members of the GOP have pushed back against
proposed long-term spending plans, while also resisting
short-term proposals aimed at avoiding the shutdown.
On August 31, Congress was asked by the White House
to approve a short-term continuing resolution (CR)
which would prevent a partial shutdown on October 1.
On August 31, Congress was asked by the White House
to approve a short-term continuing resolution (CR)
which would prevent a partial shutdown on October 1.
'Newsweek' reports that the CR would impose an almost
8% cut on most federal agencies and does not contain
additional funding for Ukraine or disaster relief funds.
'Newsweek' reports that the CR would impose an almost
8% cut on most federal agencies and does not contain
additional funding for Ukraine or disaster relief funds.
A House vote on the CR is scheduled
for September 21, however GOP
hardliners say they will not vote for it.
We want: Single-subject spending
bills; A vote on term limits; A vote
on a balanced budget amendment;
Full release of J6 tapes; And stop
spending money at COVID/Biden levels!
Time is running out, [Speaker McCarthy], Matt Gaetz, House Representative for Florida, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the instability threatened
by a government shutdown led ratings agency
Fitch to downgrade the nation's credit rating.
According to Fitch, the decision was
made based on a "steady deterioration in
standards of governance over the last 20 years.".
In the event of a government shutdown,
thousands of federal workers will be forced to stay
home, while those on furlough won't get paid. .
Federal employees providing essential services,
like law enforcement, will continue to work without
being paid until Congress ends the shutdown
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Report Says F-35 , Fighter Jet Program Suffering , From Ongoing Maintenance Delays.
On September 21, a government watchdog report detailed
ongoing maintenance delays which suggest that F-35
fighter jets are only "mission capable" 55% of the time.
NBC reports that the news comes
just days after a $100 million F-35B
crashed in rural South Carolina.
If the aircraft can only perform
55% of the time and the goal is
85 to 90% of the time, taxpayers
are not getting their money’s worth, Diana Maurer, Government Accountability Office, via NBC .
The Pentagon's F-35 program,
run by military contractor Lockheed Martin,
has cost taxpayers a total of $1.7 trillion.
The Pentagon's F-35 program,
run by military contractor Lockheed Martin,
has cost taxpayers a total of $1.7 trillion.
According to the Government Accountability Office
(GAO) report, $1.3 trillion of that total has been spent
on maintaining and operating the fighter jets.
The report notes that the contractor-led
approach to maintaining F-35s
has caused major delays.
One example cited in the report details how military
maintenance staff are unable to look up part numbers
because the F-35's database is controlled by Lockheed.
Not having ready access to part
numbers hinders the repair of the
aircraft because it delays the
ordering and receipt of needed parts, Diana Maurer, Government Accountability Office, via NBC .
According to the report, over 10,000 F-35
components are still in need of repair.
NBC reports that the GAO report was ordered
by Congress as part of last year's defense bill.
We stand ready to partner with
the government as plans are created
for the future of F-35 sustainment
ensuring mission readiness
and enabling deterrence, Lockheed Martin, Statement, via NBC .
We stand ready to partner with
the government as plans are created
for the future of F-35 sustainment
ensuring mission readiness
and enabling deterrence, Lockheed Martin, Statement, via NBC
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Lizzo Faces Another , Lawsuit Accusing Her of , Bullying and Discrimination.
NBC reports that another former employee is suing
Lizzo, claiming that the star allows bullying,
harassment and racial discrimination behind the scenes.
News of the lawsuit came on the same day that Lizzo
was set to receive an award recognizing her
efforts to promote social justice and inclusivity. .
Fashion designer Asha Daniels said that
she found the actions of Lizzo and other
members of the entertainer's team "totally shocking.".
I was listening to this Black woman
on this huge stage have this message
of self-love and caring for others
and being empathetic and being
strong and standing up for others. , Asha Daniels, fashion designer, via NBC.
I was listening to this Black woman
on this huge stage have this message
of self-love and caring for others
and being empathetic and being
strong and standing up for others. , Asha Daniels, fashion designer, via NBC.
And I was witnessing myself,
the dancers and the background
vocalists and my local team in every
city be harassed and bullied regularly, Asha Daniels, fashion designer, via NBC.
Daniels' suit was filed
on September 21 in
Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The lawsuit accuses wardrobe manager Amanda Nomura
of using stereotypical impressions of Black women
and calling performers “fat,” “useless” and “dumb.”.
The lawsuit also claims that Nomura
forced performers to change in front
of mostly male stage crew members.
According to the suit,
Daniels was fired after she
complained about Nomura.
Last month, a similar suit was filed,
accusing Lizzo of sexual harassment and
fostering a hostile work environment
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Google Faces Lawsuit , After Man Drives off, Collapsed Bridge While Following GPS.
NBC reports that a woman in North Carolina has filed
a lawsuit against Google after her husband died by
driving off a collapsed bridge following GPS directions.
According to the lawsuit, Philip Paxson died
after driving off of "an unmarked, unbarricaded
collapsed bridge" on September 30, 2022.
His widow, Alicia Paxson, said that her husband
was unaware the bridge had collapsed and was
following Google's out-of-date GPS directions.
NBC reports that the lawsuit, which accuses
Google of negligence, is seeking a jury
trial and does not name a damage amount.
The lawsuit names Google's parent company,
Alphabet, in addition to three people who own
or control the land where the bridge is located. .
In 2013, a large portion of
the Snow Creek Bridge
collapsed and was never repaired.
According to the suit, a woman informed Google that the
bridge was out in 2020 using the "suggest an edit" feature
and was told in an email that the matter was under review. .
According to the suit, a woman informed Google that the
bridge was out in 2020 using the "suggest an edit" feature
and was told in an email that the matter was under review. .
In response to the lawsuit, a spokesperson
for Google said that the company aims
to provide accurate directions.
We have the deepest
sympathies for the Paxson family. , Google spokesperson, Statement, via NBC.
Our goal is to provide accurate
routing information in Maps and
we are reviewing this lawsuit. , Google spokesperson, Statement, via NBC
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Rupert Murdoch , to Step Down As Head of, Fox Corp and News Corp.
According to a news release,
Murdoch will become chairman
emeritus of both corporations.
For my entire professional life,
I have been engaged daily with
news and ideas, and that will
not change. But the time is right
for me to take on different roles, Rupert Murdoch, news release, via NBC.
In my new role, I can guarantee
you that I will be involved every
day in the contest of ideas, Rupert Murdoch, news release, via NBC.
Murdoch's older son, Lachlan, will be named the sole chairman of both companies, NBC News reports.
I congratulate my father on
his remarkable 70-year career, Lachlan Murdoch, statement, via NBC.
We thank him for his vision,
his pioneering spirit, his steadfast
determination, and the enduring
legacy he leaves to the companies
he founded and countless
people he has impacted, Lachlan Murdoch, statement, via NBC.
NBC reports that Murdoch transformed a
small Australian newspaper business into a
massive international media empire, which
includes a movie studio and television network.
In 1996, Murdoch founded Fox News, a 24/7
network meant to compete with CNN, which has
emerged as a pillar of modern conservative media.
In April, Fox Corporation and Fox News avoided a
high-profile trial with a $787.5 million settlement for
promoting conspiracy theories regarding the 2020 election. .
In April, Fox Corporation and Fox News avoided a
high-profile trial with a $787.5 million settlement for
promoting conspiracy theories regarding the 2020 election.
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Northern Lights Visible , Across North America , After Massive Solar Eruption.
On September 18, skywatchers across the United States
and Canada were wowed by brilliant northern lights
following a powerful eruption on the sun.
NBC reports that the vivid light show
was visible in multiple Western and
Midwestern states, from Montana to Minnesota.
The northern lights, otherwise known as the aurora borealis, are the result of charged particles from solar storms interacting with Earth's atmosphere.
Normally, the northern lights
are only visible in the night
sky at higher latitudes. .
During periods of intense solar
activity the aurora borealis can be
spotted further south than normal.
The latests auroras were the
result of a coronal mass ejection
that occurred on September 16.
On September 18, the Aberdeen, South Dakota,
branch of the National Weather Service
released photos of the auroras.
Similarly, skywatchers in Glasgow, Montana,
reported seeing dazzling displays,
despite overcast conditions.
NBC reports that the auroras are best viewed
from dark locations away from light pollution.
A short-term forecast of the northern lights
can be found at NOAA's Space Weather
Prediction Center's aurora dashboard
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Dallas Mayor , Joins Republican Party.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who once served in the Texas legislature as a Democrat, is switching political parties, CNN reports.
In an op-ed for 'The Wall Street Journal' published
on Sept. 22, Johnson blamed Democrats for "exacerbated crime and homelessness.".
The future of America’s great urban centers depends on the willingness of the nation’s mayors to champion law and order and practice fiscal conservatism, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, via 'Wall Street Journal' op-ed.
Our cities desperately need the genuine commitment to these principles (as opposed to the inconsistent, poll-driven commitment of many Democrats) that has long been a defining characteristic of the GOP, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, via 'Wall Street Journal' op-ed.
Johnson went on to say, "In other words, American cities need Republicans—and Republicans need American cities.".
While much of Texas is dominated by Republicans, Dallas is typically blue-leaning, CNN reports.
The Texas Democratic Party condemned
Johnson's op-ed and accused him of dishonesty.
[T]he voters of Dallas deserved to know where he stood before he ran for reelection as mayor, Texas Democratic party chair and vice chair, via statement.
He wasn’t honest with his constituents, and knew he would lose to a Democrat if he flipped before the election, Texas Democratic party chair and vice chair, via statement.
Meanwhile, Gov. Greg Abbott
welcomed Johnson to the GOP.
Texas is getting more Red every day. He’s pro law enforcement & won’t tolerate leftist agendas, TX Gov. Greg Abbott, via X
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Bob Menendez, a Democrat senator in the US, has been indicted on charges he took cash, gold and a luxury car in exchange for alleged corruption. Sky News
White House Offers Temporary Protection For , Hundreds of Thousands of Venezuelans.
'USA Today' reports that the Biden administration
has taken a major step toward aiding asylum seekers
amid a rise in the number of migrants at the border.
'USA Today' reports that the Biden administration
has taken a major step toward aiding asylum seekers
amid a rise in the number of migrants at the border.
The administration has granted temporary
legal status to 472,000 Venezuelan migrants
who have already entered the United States.
The move was praised by Democrats and blasted
by Republicans who accuse the administration
of exacerbating the situation at the border.
The Biden administration is making
the border invasion worse. This news
will incentivize even more illegal
aliens from Venezuela to come, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, via 'USA Today'.
The Biden administration is making
the border invasion worse. This news
will incentivize even more illegal
aliens from Venezuela to come, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, via 'USA Today'.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre countered
that while the administration prefers to address the issue in
a bipartisan way, it is "doing it in the best way that we can.".
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre countered
that while the administration prefers to address the issue in
a bipartisan way, it is "doing it in the best way that we can.".
'USA Today' reports that at least 7.3 million people
have been pushed to migrate from Venezuela amid a decade of political, economic and humanitarian crises. .
The White House also announced
that an additional 800 military personnel
would be deployed at the border.
At the same time, the Homeland Security
department has extended the validity of work
permits for asylum seekers from two to five years.
People need to be able to work
while they wait for their asylum
application to be processed.
In some cases, that could
take up to a decade, Conchita Cruz, Co-executive director of the
Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, via 'USA Today'.
On September 20, in response to an influx
of almost 6,000 migrants, the border town of
Eagle Pass, Texas, announced a state of emergency
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John Cusack -- someone who's been transparent about his liberal views for years -- is coming after Democrats ... 'cause in his eyes, they have a total lack of.. TMZ.com
Tech Leaders , Support Regulating AI , in Closed-Door Meeting.
On September 13, leaders in the tech industry endorsed
the government regulating artificial intelligence during
a closed-door meeting at the U.S. Senate.
On September 13, leaders in the tech industry endorsed
the government regulating artificial intelligence during
a closed-door meeting at the U.S. Senate.
The private forum on Capitol Hill was organized
by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as part
of a push to legislate artificial intelligence.
The private forum on Capitol Hill was organized
by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as part
of a push to legislate artificial intelligence.
Associated Press reports that there is little consensus
regarding what form that regulation would take,
and potential legislation would be difficult.
AP reports that ideas presented in the meeting
included the creation of an independent agency to oversee
AI and how the U.S. can stay ahead of other countries. .
According to Schumer, the goal is to maximize
the benefits of AI while also minimizing the risks.
Whether that’s enshrining bias,
or the loss of jobs, or even the
kind of doomsday scenarios that
were mentioned in the room.
And only government can
be there to put in guardrails, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Associated Press.
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai,
Bill Gates and Elon Musk were reportedly
among the attendees at the meeting.
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai,
Bill Gates and Elon Musk were reportedly
among the attendees at the meeting.
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai,
Bill Gates and Elon Musk were reportedly
among the attendees at the meeting.
The key point was really
that it’s important for
us to have a referee, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X, via Associated Press.
It was a very civilized discussion,
actually, among some of the
smartest people in the world, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X, via Associated Press.
AP reports that some lawmakers were critical
of the meeting being closed-door, arguing that
the discussion should be more transparent
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Australia has become the latest country to back India for a permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat. Australia foreign minister Penny Wong has said.. IndiaTimes
Kamala Harris to Lead , New Office of Gun Violence Protection.
The new office was confirmed by the Biden administration on Sept. 21, Politico reports. .
I’ll continue to urge Congress to take
common sense actions that the majority of Americans support like enacting universal background checks and banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, President Joe Biden, via statement.
But in the absence of that
sorely-needed action, the Office of
Gun Violence Prevention along with the
rest of my administration will continue to
do everything it can to combat the epidemic
of gun violence that is tearing our families,
our communities and our country apart, President Joe Biden, via statement.
The vice president will lead the new office.
Biden aide Stefanie Feldman will serve as director.
The new Office of Gun Violence Prevention will play a critical role
in implementing President Biden’s and my efforts to reduce violence to the fullest extent under the law, , Vice President Kamala Harris, via statement.
... while also engaging and encouraging Congressional leaders, state and local leaders and advocates to come together to build upon the meaningful progress that we have made to save lives, Vice President Kamala Harris, via statement.
Our promise to the American people
is this: we will not stop working to end
the epidemic of gun violence in every community, because we do not have
a moment, nor a life to spare, Vice President Kamala Harris, via statement.
Natalie Fall, Executive Director
of March For Our Lives, applauded the implementation of the new office.
This is a great day for youth activism
and a big step forward for gun safety, Natalie Fall, Executive Director of March For Our Lives, via statement.
We’ve called for this office
for so many years because we know it will be a critical tool in our toolbox to end gun violence. , Natalie Fall, Executive Director of March For Our Lives, via statement
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Biden Administration , Proposes New Plan to Help , Americans With Medical Debt.
On September 21, the Biden administration
announced a new initiative aimed at helping
Americans find their way out of medical debt.
On September 21, the Biden administration
announced a new initiative aimed at helping
Americans find their way out of medical debt.
CBS reports that the new plan is to develop
federal rules that bar unpaid medical bills
from impacting people's credit scores.
If enacted, the new regulations have the potential to help
tens of millions of people living under medical debt by
eliminating information that hurts their consumer scores.
If enacted, the new regulations have the potential to help
tens of millions of people living under medical debt by
eliminating information that hurts their consumer scores.
CBS reports that the new rules would
be one of the most significant federal
actions ever taken to tackle medical debt.
According to a KFF Health News-NPR investigation,
an estimated 100 million Americans have medical debt
which forces them to take extra work or lose their homes. .
No one in this country should
have to go into debt to get
the quality health care they need, Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, via CBS.
These measures will improve
the credit scores of millions
of Americans so that they will
better be able to invest in their future, Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, via CBS.
According to the Biden administration,
the new rules will be developed next year. .
The decision has been praised by patients and
consumer groups who have been pushing for the federal
government to boost protections against medical debt.
This is an important milestone in our
collective efforts and will provide
immediate relief to people that
have unfairly had their credit
impacted simply because they got sick. , Emily Stewart, Executive director of Community Catalyst, via CBS
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Representatives from Western nations are heading to India, which houses 90% of the world's diamond cutting and polishing facilities, to engage in discussions about the potential consequences of G7-imposed restrictions on the import of unprocessed Russian diamonds. This initiative is being coordinated by two officials from the Biden administration.
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The Biden administration has expressed solidarity with Canada in its accusation of India's involvement in the assassination of a Sikh militant on Canadian soil... IndiaTimes
Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath, has stated that the upcoming state assembly polls are crucial for the future of the state. He highlighted.. IndiaTimes
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed Jitu Patwari as the co-chairman of the Campaign Committee for Madhya Pradesh Congress ahead of the upcoming.. IndiaTimes
All we ever hear is deficit spending. WH on GOP’s proposed Debt Ceiling legislation. “A reckless attempt to extract extreme concessions as a condition for the US simply paying the bills it has..
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..
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