Content creators Si and Lauren Willis, who go by Consuming Couple on TikTok, say they're not worried about a bill passed by the US House of Representatives ... Show more
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Economic and Social Implications for Creators
- Creators in the U.S. express concern over a potential ban of TikTok, highlighting the impact it could have on their livelihoods.
- The app, a vital income source for many, has also served as a platform for dialogue and community building.
- Some view TikTok as an opportunity for marginalized groups, while others fear the dangerous precedent a ban could set.
- TikTok's influence extends beyond financial aspects, with significant social implications that many consider essential and invaluable.
GOING, GOING, GONE? Control of the House of Representatives has never flipped in the middle of a Congress. But if it’s going to happen ... Show more
Republican Announces Abrupt Exit From Congress: ‘This Place Is Dysfunctional’: Colorado Rep. Ken Buck has announced his resignation from the House next week just ...
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Quick Glance: Rep. Ken Buck to Leave Congress Early
- Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) announced his early departure from Congress to focus on his family and Colorado.
- Following Buck's resignation, Republicans will have a 218 to 213 majority over Democrats in the House.
- Buck's exit will create a vacancy in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, which he has represented since 2015.
- Buck criticized the Republican Party's stance on President Biden and described the congressional work environment as 'dysfunctional'.
Nepal PM Prachanda wins Parliamentary vote of confidence, gets 3rd win in 14 months
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TikTok Ban Doesn’t Protect Enough Data Privacy, Lawmakers Say: Critics push for laws to address more social networks.
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Nepal PM Prachanda wins vote of confidence in Parliament after coalition realignment
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Quick Glance: Prachanda wins third confidence vote in Nepal
- Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has won a vote of confidence in Parliament for the third time, as the Himalayan country struggles with political stability due to frequent alliance shifts.
- Prachanda received 157 out of 268 votes cast, needing 138 for the confidence vote.
- After the Maoist leader's departure from the Nepali Congress, he formed a new alliance with the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist).
- The confidence vote was a result of the split with the Nepali Congress, leading to the formation of a new coalition with the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist).
Why TikTok has ticked off America’s lawmakers: Also on the daily podcast: the cost of Israel’s war and art in Maastricht
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Greene on Speaker Johnson’s call for decorum: ‘Depends on what the president has to say’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4517126-greene-on-speaker-johnsons-call-for-decorum-depends-on-what-the-president-has-to-say/
Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
JUST IN: The Alabama House of Representatives has passed legislation to restore access to IVF after a state Supreme Court ruling that embryos are children ... Show more
Quick Glance: Alabama House Passes Bill to Protect IVF
- Alabama's GOP-controlled House voted to grant doctors providing in-vitro fertilization immunity for embryo-related incidents.
- The legislation aims to allow fertility clinics to resume IVF services paused due to a recent court ruling.
- Identical bills were introduced in both chambers to expedite the process and help clinics reopen quickly.
- Lawmakers plan to discuss a more permanent solution next week, including potential changes to state laws.
NY Snowstorm Could Shape Critical Election to Replace George Santos: The victory by Tom Suozzi, an ex-congressman, offers his party a potential path in November ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/13/nyregion/pilip-suozzi-santos-election.html
Quick Glance: Democrat Tom Suozzi Wins New York Election
- LIVE RESULTS: New York special election to replace George Santos
- Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip to win George Santos' vacant House seat.
- Suozzi's return to Washington may be impacted by the ongoing redistricting process.
- House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by a single vote.
Far-Right Republicans Furious Congress Passed a Bill to Keep the Government Open: The House of Representatives pushed through a government funding bill — and ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/far-right-republicans-house-funding-bill-avert-government-shutdown-1234982876/
Pennsylvania Dems seal House majority with special election win: Jim Prokopiak won a seat in the Philadelphia suburbs.
politico.com/news/2024/02/13/pennsylvania-dems-house-majority-special-election-00141340
Quick Glance: Democrats Maintain Majority in Pennsylvania House
- Jim Prokopiak's win secures Democrats 102-100 majority in House.
- Prokopiak's victory keeps power with Democrats after Republican resignation.
- Democrats retain 6 seats in special elections in predominantly Democratic districts.
- DLCC supports Democrats to safeguard majority in the House.
Israeli Hostage families denied entry to Colorado House of Representatives: The prearranged visit was scheduled Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet and House and Senate ...
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Lessons From the 18th Century’s Donald Trump: Congressman Matthew Lyon's enduring appeal—even from jail—offers a lesson for those who want to beat Donald Trump.
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US Congress speedily backs new government funding before snowstorm approaches: Lawmakers rushed through temporary funding to keep the government open ahead of a ...
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Quick Glance: US Congress Approves Quick Government Funding Before Snowstorm
- Both chambers of Congress pass short-term funding measure despite political tensions.
- Democrats and Republicans far apart in budget negotiations.
- Deadline and incoming snowstorm hasten passage of the bill.
- Senators approve funding extension, followed by approval from the House.
These are the candidates vying to be Trump’s running mate: A band of rising Maga stars are seeking to join the former president’s ticket if he wins the ...
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Trump backs challenger to Texas Speaker, citing Paxton impeachment effort: Former President Trump on Tuesday endorsed a primary challenger to Texas state House ...
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Time to back away - Editorial - The Jakarta Post: Time to back away - Editorial - The Jakarta Post
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A Brighter Future for Prisoners' Children: Indira Ranamagar / Founder of Prisoner's Assistance Nepal - Direct Talk | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand
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Senate passes $95B emergency defense aid bill for Ukraine, Israel: The Senate approved a $95 billion emergency defense bill for Israel, Ukraine ...
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House Spends $40,000 on New Member Pins as Republicans Fume Over Spending: Republicans, some of whom are threatening to shut down the government over excessive ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/12/us/politics/house-member-pins.html
Johnson Says He’ll Stand by Deal to Avert Shutdown, Spurning Hard-Right Demands: The House speaker is facing intense pressure from far-right Republicans to ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/12/us/politics/spending-deal-johnson-shutdown.html
Quick Glance: Moderate Democrats' Stand with Speaker Mike Johnson
- Certain Democrats are ready to support the new Republican House speaker, Mike Johnson, in case of an attempted ousting by the conservatives.
- The anonymous support pledge from moderate Democrats means Johnson’s speakership is much more secure than previously thought.
- Some party members have threatened a motion to vacate, aiming to force a vote to depose the speaker.
- Greene and other conservatives have pressured Johnson to retract his deal with Schumer.
Here’s what you need to know about CongressTV: This means House proceedings can be accessed through free television as well, on top of livestreams on Facebook ...
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US House panel accuses VC firms of aiding Chinese military and genocide: Sequoia, Qualcomm and GGV among investment groups cited in congressional China committee ...
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Who is Lloyd Austin and why is he under fire?: The US Secretary of Defence's health issue caught public attention after it emerged that US President Joe ...
indianexpress.com/article/who-is/lloyd-austin-hospitalisation-us-defence-secretary-health-9103198/
Quick Glance: Lloyd Austin Hospitalized after Prostate Cancer Surgery
- Pentagon under fire for secrecy regarding US Defense Secretary's hospitalization.
- Austin hospitalized since January 1 with urinary tract infection after December surgery for prostate cancer.
- Pentagon's disclosure came after public criticism, revealing Austin was admitted to the hospital on December 22.
- Doctors confirm early detection of prostate cancer and excellent prognosis.
US Senate approves bill to avert govt shutdown, House vote next: The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved a stopgap bill to extend current federal spending and keep ...
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Quick Glance: Congress Passes Short-Term Bill to Avert Government Shutdown Until March
- Congress passed legislation to keep the federal government open until March, approving the third temporary spending bill in four months as lawmakers struggle to agree on long-term funding plans.
- The stopgap spending bill, called a Continuing Resolution or CR, is intended to give lawmakers in both chambers time to draft and vote on a full slate of annual spending or appropriations bills for the rest of the 2024 fiscal year, ending on September 30.
- Lawmakers will have to move faster than expected to pass the 12 appropriations bills.
- Hours before the Senate approved the funding extension, the Freedom Caucus made a final appeal to Johnson to consider attaching border security policies to defuse a standoff between the White House and Congress.
Who is Lloyd Austin and why is he under fire?: The US Secretary of Defence's health issue caught public attention after it emerged that US President Joe ...
indianexpress.com/article/who-is/lloyd-austin-hospitalisation-us-defence-secretary-health-9103198/
Mike Johnson Sparks Fury With Donald Trump Border Comments: The speaker of the House said he takes advice from the former president about congressional border ...
newsweek.com/mike-johnson-border-deal-donald-trump-takes-advice-1861810
Deep, dark cracks in the Marcos-Duterte alliance: After an almost seven-year imprisonment, former senator Leila De Lima was released on bail in November 2023 ...
asiatimes.com/2024/01/deep-dark-cracks-in-the-marcos-duterte-alliance/
Top Congress Democrat, Republican reach US$1.59 trillion spending deal, starting race to pass it
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faces growing heat from Congress over hospitalization
axios.com/2024/01/07/lloyd-austin-congress-hospitalization-defense
House Passes $886B NDAA, Including Extension of Warrantless Surveillance Program: The House of Representatives voted 310 to 118 to pass a record $886 billion ...
democracynow.org/2023/12/15/headlines/house_passes_886b_ndaa_including_extension_of_warrantless_surveillance_program
The House of Representatives voted to pass a record $886 billion military bill one day after it won Senate approval despite concerns over its extension of ... Show more
Man Arrested For Trying To Slap Ex-Nepal PM KP Oli During Campaign: A viral video of the incident circulating on social media, and verified by the police ...
ndtv.com/world-news/man-arrested-for-trying-to-slap-ex-nepal-pm-kp-oli-during-campaign-4674390
US House of Representatives Votes To Authorise Joe Biden Impeachment Inquiry: Republicans accuse the US president of being involved in the controversial foreign ...
thewire.in/world/us-house-of-representatives-authorise-joe-biden-impeachment-inquiry
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden Takes Center Stage in 2024
- Hunter Biden suddenly in the media spotlight as a key figure for the 2024 presidential election.
- Refusing to testify privately, Hunter Biden makes a surprise public speech instead.
- In his speech, Hunter Biden emphasizes his father's lack of financial involvement in his business.
- Republicans plan investigations and impeachment proceedings against the Bidens for the 2024 presidential election.
WSJ News Exclusive | Lawmakers Push to Defuse China’s Dominance of Older-Generation Chips
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Congress faces a substantial to-do list as the year-end nears: Aid to overseas allies and border security top the list.
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What the rush of congressional retirements means: Untethered from the electorate since they are no longer up for reelection, these members may change have they ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4345020-what-the-rush-of-congressional-retirements-means/
Congress stares down hefty to-do list in its final week of 2023: Congress is staring down a hefty to-do list as it heads into the final legislative week of 2023 ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4353297-congress-to-do-list-final-week-2023-zelensky-impeachment-fisa/
Why Don’t We Dance More?: Dancing offers an opportunity to use our bodies for something beyond mere practicality.
nytimes.com/2023/12/02/briefing/why-dont-we-dance-more.html
How to curtail the tradition of violence between members of Congress: This past week saw two publicly reported incidents of violence or invitations to violence ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4316920-how-to-curtail-the-tradition-of-violence-between-members-of-congress/
Timeline: Since the Spurs' last win, a lot has happened in the world: The Spurs’ losing streak has lasted so long that history has been made since the team last ...
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/timeline-world-events-spurs-win-18554653.php
Texas House passes bill that authorizes officers to arrest migrants, one of strictest immigration proposals in US
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'Playing Political Games,' GOP Tees Up Vote on Biden Impeachment Probe: The House Rules Committee ranking member said that "Americans will see that this ...
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Ex-Michigan House speaker's nonprofits paid firm tied to top aide $557,000: Connections between two nonprofits tied to former Speaker Jason Wentworth and his ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/10/michigan-house-speaker-jason-wentworth-republican-dark-money-fund-political-consulting/71851482007/
Flexing Against Sexism: Meet The Women Bodybuilders Of Nepal: Women bodybuilders are rare in a society that prefers them thin, soft — and fully clothed ...
globalpressjournal.com/asia/nepal/women-bodybuilders-need-extra-strength-combat-sexism-nepali-culture/
Green Groups Slam 'Harmful' GOP Vote to Kill Biden Clean Vehicle Rule: "House GOP leaders should be ashamed for trying to thwart the EPA ...
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Ukraine war: Russia executing own retreating soldiers, US says: The White House says heavy losses and poor morale are leading to mutinies in some units.
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The Growing Republican Battle Over War Funding: Speaker Mike Johnson, who has opposed continued funding for Ukraine, is now insisting on separating it from aid ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/07/podcasts/the-daily/republican-funding-israel.html
Why the divided states of America would be incapable of uniting in a war crisis: Would America unite again if there were a comparable catastrophic 9/11 attack ...
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Mike Johnson's Rise to Speaker Cements Far-Right Takeover of GOP: After their party was decimated in the 2008 elections, mainstream Republican leaders believed ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/25/us/mike-johnson-far-right-republicans.html
McCarthy becomes first speaker removed by U.S. House vote: The House has voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House, marking the first time in ...
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Quick Glance: Matt Gaetz: The Man Who Brought Down Kevin McCarthy - A Historic Achievement
- In a one-man campaign, Republican Matt Gaetz successfully removed sitting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday, revealing an unprecedented intra-party conflict in US history.
- Gaetz emerged victorious in the highly contested 2010 Republican primary for the Florida state House, leveraging his resources as an attorney.
- In 2021, federal investigators reportedly examined Gaetz's 2018 trip to the Bahamas, which allegedly involved escorts, including a 17-year-old girl.
- The feud between Gaetz and McCarthy became evident this year.
Changing the way SC picks judges divides the Statehouse as hearings begin: South Carolina is one of two states, the other being Virginia, in which the ...
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Lighting up the world: Diwali is no more a tradition confined to the Indian subcontinent. Reflecting on the growing importance of India and its diaspora in the ...
financialexpress.com/lifestyle/lighting-up-the-world/3297328/
The United States: A seriously ill giant: Far-right and crackpot minorities are imposing their tyranny on the majority, protected by counter-majoritarian ...
english.elpais.com/usa/2023-10-08/the-united-states-a-seriously-ill-giant.html
US State Dept slams Congress for failure to renew anti-AIDS program: The failure of Congress to reauthorize the main U.S. program aimed at reducing the spread of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-state-dept-slams-congress-failure-renew-pepfar-anti-aids-program-2023-10-02/
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones sues House speaker over free speech: The lawsuit escalates the bitter feud between the two state politicians.
axios.com/2023/10/03/justin-jones-lawsuit-cameron-sexton-free-speech
LIVE: White House briefing with Karine Jean-Pierre
Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds the White House briefing as U.S ... Show more
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said a vote for his possible removal from his position as leader of the House of Representatives will happen this afternoon ... Show more
The importance of collaborating through conflict: For the first time in history, the House of Representatives just voted to remove the House Speaker. Rep ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4238939-the-importance-of-collaborating-through-conflict/
10 things you need to know today: November 4, 2023: Blinken travels to Jordan as Israel-Hamas conflict drags on, more than 130 people dead following earthquake ...
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VIDEO: Why NASS Is Not Buying Locally-made Cars For Lawmakers - Reps Spokesperson
The spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi ... Show more
US near-miss with government shutdown illustrates Washington dysfunction: US near-miss with government shutdown illustrates Washington dysfunction
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The Swiss political landscape is distinguished above all by its stability. Four parties predominate and have been represented in government for decades ... Show more
U.S. lawmakers formally introduce Taiwan tax relief bill - Focus Taiwan: Washington, Oct. 19 (CNA) Four American congressman, two from the Senate and two from ...
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Good won't vote for McCarthy as speaker, but puts budget bills first: The Virginia congressman said his first priority is getting the House of Representatives to ...
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The threatening consequences of the GOP's descent into disarray: The ousting of House Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday is a further sign of the deep ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2023/10/04/the-threatening-consequences-of-the-gop-s-descent-into-disarray_6147728_23.html
Government shutdown only hours away in the US: A right-wing revolt has left Congress unable to fund federal agencies before a Saturday midnight deadline.
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The White House chief of staff says it's on House Republicans to avert a shutdown
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'We Held the Line and Won': House Approves Stop-Gap Spending Bill With No Budget Cuts
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GOP Rep. Rosendale shifts blame to Senate for appropriations shortfalls: Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.) pinned fears of a looming government shutdown on the ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4231301-gop-rep-rosendale-shifts-blame-to-senate-for-appropriations-shortfalls/
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Quick Glance: North Texas federal employees prepare for upcoming government shutdown
- Federal employees in North Texas seeking assistance from local food banks and community centers.
- A shutdown is unnecessary and avoidable, hopefully it doesn't happen.
- Sen. Patty Murray blocked the proposal but argued for continued pay for all federal workers.
- Ted Cruz would pause his paychecks in the event of a shutdown.
Progressive ‘Squad’ Democrat accused of pulling fire alarm amid tense shutdown talks
foxnews.com/politics/progressive-squad-democrat-accused-of-pulling-fire-alarm-amid-tense-shutdown-talks
Quick Glance: Republicans demand punishment for Rep. Jamaal Bowman's fire alarm incident on Saturday
- Bowman mistakenly triggered a fire alarm in a congressional office building while elected officials were preparing to vote on a spending bill to avert a potential government shutdown.
- Bowman emphasized that he was not attempting to delay the House vote.
- According to the Associated Press, the fire alarm sounded as House Democrats were hoping to delay a vote on the Republicans' proposed spending bill to have more time to read it.
- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy suggested that Bowman intentionally triggered the fire alarm to force a government shutdown and called for the House Ethics Committee to investigate the incident.
Here are the 21 House Republicans who voted no on McCarthy’s stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown
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House adopts ‘clean’ stopgap funding bill averting shutdown: The House of Representatives is shortly voting on a stopgap funding bill to avoid a government ...
foxnews.com/politics/house-adopts-clean-stopgap-funding-bill-averting-shutdown
What to Know About Republicans’ Impeachment Inquiry Into President Biden: Republicans claim they have unearthed evidence of wrongdoing by the president and his ...
nytimes.com/2023/09/12/us/politics/biden-impeachment-case.html
Quick Glance: Biden impeachment inquiry: Key facts about the case
- Inquiry focuses on accusations of improper business dealings by President's son, Hunter Biden, and whether President benefited from his son's business dealings.
- Analysis of evidence found that only $7m went to Biden family members, while the rest went to 'associates'.
- Former business partner of Hunter Biden testified that Joe Biden was on speaker phone with potential business associates, including foreign nationals, around 20 times over 10 years.
- Committee cited an email from December 2015 discussing Hunter Biden's business dealings.
Texas AG Ken Paxton goes on trial after being impeached: What to know: The state's top lawyer denies abusing his office.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/ken-paxtons-impeachment-trial/story
India trails: Even Bangladesh, Pakistan have more women in Lower House of Parliament
wionews.com/india-news/india-trails-behind-even-bangladesh-pakistan-have-more-women-in-lower-house-of-parliament-638316
Quick Glance: India: Women's Reservation Bill Passed - Slow Progress Expected
- Indian Parliament approves bill reserving one-third of seats in lower house and state assemblies for women.
- Implementation will be delayed until after the next census and redrawing of constituency boundaries, which is expected to take several years.
Chinese ambassador to Nepal attempts to downplay Indo-Nepal ties: Chinese ambassador to Nepal attempts to downplay Indo-Nepal ties
wionews.com/south-asia/chinese-ambassador-to-nepal-attempts-to-downplay-indo-nepal-ties-632623
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