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Blumenthal on House foreign aid bill: ‘America is back on offense’: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Sunday applauded the House’s bipartisan approval of ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4609300-blumenthal-on-house-foreign-aid-bill-america-is-back-on-offense/
Boeing whistleblower says he’s ‘at peace’ if something happens to him: Boeing whistleblower Sam Salehpour appeared to tear up as he told a Senate committee he ...
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The hearing will feature testimony and documents from whistleblower Sam Salehpour, a current engineer at the company.
US senator welcomes approval of foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, calling it a message to the world's dictators
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Rep. Nydia Velazquez pushes back on calls for Justice Sonia Sotomayor to resign: Democrats are scarred by Republicans' extraordinarily political success at ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/05/rep-nydia-velazquez-sonia-sotomayor-resignation/
Senate Democrats urge crackdown on autonomous vehicles and driver assist: Senators Richard Blumenthal and Ed Markey are calling on NHTSA to crack down on ...
theverge.com/2024/4/18/24133448/autonomous-vehicles-adas-blumenthal-markey-nhtsa
Boeing's Safety Won’t Be Helped by Senate Grandstanding: The planemaker doesn’t need a growing chorus of naysayers to solve its well-detailed problems ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-17/boeing-s-safety-won-t-be-helped-by-senate-grandstanding
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Sen. Blumenthal on Joe Lieberman's legacy: 'He was ferociously independent'
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Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman buried in CT: Around 300 people attended Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford to pay their respects to Joe Lieberman ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Lieberman, Former US Senator and Vice Presidential Candidate, Passes Away at 82
- Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut, who came close to winning the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the disputed 2000 election and nearly became running mate to Republican John McCain eight years later, has passed away.
- Lieberman passed away in New York City as a result of complications following a fall.
- His advocacy for issues such as gay rights, civil rights, abortion rights, and environmental causes often earned him praise from many liberals, despite causing discontent among Democrats due to his independent stance and provocations towards Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.
- Renowned for his firm foreign policy perspectives, pro-defense inclinations, and robust support for environmental matters, Lieberman was instrumental in the legislative efforts leading to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security.
Senators push to declassify TikTok briefings: Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn say they’re “deeply troubled” by information raised in classified ...
theverge.com/2024/3/22/24108674/tiktok-ban-classified-intelligence-briefing-china-national-security
Schumer backs updated kids online safety bill: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced his support Thursday for a bill that would regulate how ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4469721-schumer-backs-updated-kids-online-safety-bill/
Senate poised to pass biggest piece of tech regulation in decades: With more than 60 backers, an updated Kids Online Safety Act finally has a path to passage in ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/02/15/kids-online-safety-act-kosa-senate/
Morning headlines: Senate passes $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after rare all-night session
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Passing the Kids Online Safety Act just got more complicated: Now that the Kids Online Safety Act passed 60 co-sponsors, others sense an opportunity to pass ...
theverge.com/2024/2/29/24086559/kids-online-safety-act-schatz-tech-groups
US Senate to hold hearing on presence of US-made chips in Russian weapons: The hearing, entitled "The U.S. Technology Fueling Russia's War in Ukraine: ...
kyivindependent.com/senate-to-hold-hearing-on-presence-of-us-made-chips-in-russian-weapons/
US lawmakers hopeful of pause in Gaza war before Ramadan: Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Coons say there is hope of a deal soon to release hostages.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2024/02/21/us-lawmakers-hopeful-of-pause-in-gaza-war-before-ramadan/
Saudi Arabia says it will jail western firms' employees if they cooperate with LIV-PGA Senate probe in US
middleeasteye.net/news/-liv-pga-saudi-arabia-says-it-will-jail-western-firms-employees-cooperate-senate-probe
Quick Glance: Expatriate Remittances in Saudi Arabia Hit 10-Year Low
- Remittances reached SR143.2 billion in 2022 compared to SR153.5 billion the previous year.
- In 2023, remittances from foreigners working in Saudi Arabia hit their lowest point in over a decade at SR124.9 billion.
- The highest level was recorded in 2015 at SR156.9 billion, according to a report by Al Eqtisadia citing data from the Saudi Central Bank.
- The decrease in expatriates' remittances was due to increased local spending from the improved quality of life and entertainment options in Saudi Arabia.
Today in History: Bruno Richard Hauptmann found guilty of killing the Lindbergh baby
chicagotribune.com/2024/02/13/today-in-history-bruno-richard-hauptmann-found-guilty-of-killing-the-lindbergh-baby/
Trump wants to send troops to the inner cities. A top senator wants to rein him in.
politico.com/news/2024/01/24/trump-insurrection-act-deploy-military-00137598
Saudi investment fund fights Senate subcommittee subpoena : The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) urged the leaders of a Senate subcommittee to back off ...
thehill.com/business/4437864-saudi-investment-fund-fights-senate-subcommittee-subpoena/
Boeing’s 737 MAX 9 will likely be flying by Friday. Should it?: United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, the two carriers with Boeing’s 737 MAX 9 in their fleet ...
politico.com/news/2024/01/25/boeings-737-max-9-will-likely-be-flying-by-friday-should-it-00137944
Codepink activists have pressed US senators, including Bob Menendez, Mike Braun, and Richard Blumenthal, regarding their stance on Israel and when they intend ... Show more
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is requesting a thorough probe of the “near catastrophe” aboard the Boeing 737 MAX 9 flight and demanding full disclosure of ... Show more
Vince McMahon, WWE founder, resigns amid explosive sex trafficking allegations: Vince McMahon has resigned from his role as executive chairman of TKO ...
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Quick Glance: Vince McMahon: Accused of Sex Trafficking at WWE
- Vince McMahon stepped down as CEO of WWE in 2022 amid sexual misconduct allegations.
- Janel Grant filed a lawsuit in Connecticut, alleging sexual assault during her time at WWE.
- Mr McMahon is named as a defendant in the new legal case, along with WWE's former head of talent, John Laurinaitis.
- Former WWE employee Janel Grant accuses them both of trafficking her as a 'sexual pawn' to entice world-famous wrestling talent.
Exclusive: Two US senators call for Tesla recalls after Reuters investigation: Two U.S. senators have written to Elon Musk, Tesla’s top executive ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/two-us-senators-call-tesla-recalls-after-reuters-investigation-2023-12-27/
After Trump Pardons, Democratic Lawmaker Seeks More Transparency: Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut plans to push legislation that would require more ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/22/us/politics/trump-pardons-congress-transparency.html
US consulting firms accused of withholding information on Saudi ties: Senator says companies have not complied with congressional subpoena seeking details of ...
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Senators Ask GAO to Probe FDA Medical Device Oversight: Sens. Dick Durbin and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter noting how the agency missed opportunities to ...
propublica.org/article/senators-ask-gao-to-probe-fda-device-oversight-citing-cpap-recall
Blumenthal calls on Israel, US to release more intelligence on Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4317373-blumenthal-calls-on-israel-us-to-release-more-intelligence-on-gazas-al-shifa-hospital/
Senate subcommittee issues subpoenas over Taylor Swift ticket sales debacle - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/11/20/senate-subcommittee-subpoena-live-nation-ticketmaster/6301700529819/
Two US senators told Elon Musk they want Tesla to end the year with even more recalls
qz.com/two-us-senators-told-elon-musk-they-want-tesla-to-end-t-1851126413
Senate panel investigates US airline baggage, seat selection fees: A U.S. Senate panel on Monday announced an investigation into airline fees for baggage ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/senate-panel-opens-probe-into-us-airline-baggage-seat-selection-fees-2023-11-20/
Blumenthal ‘concerned’ about Biden’s poor poll numbers: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Sunday that he is “concerned” about President Biden’s lackluster ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4294458-blumenthal-concerned-about-bidens-poor-poll-numbers/
Feds Subpoena Ticketmaster Over Egregious Concert Prices After It 'Stonewalled' Lawmakers
vice.com/en/article/ak3ajk/feds-subpoena-ticketmaster-over-egregious-concert-prices-after-it-stonewalled-lawmakers
Dems sound alarm on Biden's 2024 chances after dismal poll: New polling showed former President Trump set to handily win in five key swing states.
axios.com/2023/11/06/biden-trump-democrats-swing-state-polling
Biden trails Trump in 5 of 6 battleground states likely to decide 2024 US election, polls show
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Quick Glance: Biden trails Trump in 5 of 6 crucial battleground states
- Biden is behind Trump in five of the six most important battleground states.
- Doubts about Biden's age and dissatisfaction with his economic policies influence Americans' opinions.
- Trump now leads by an average of 48 percent to 44 percent in the six states.
- Biden would need to win many of these states again to be re-elected.
U.S. discussing peacekeeping force for Gaza after Hamas falls, senators say: These are early conversations, the lawmakers say, as the White House asserts no U.S ...
politico.com/news/2023/11/01/us-senators-gaza-peacekeeping-force-hamas-00124741
Senators promise to bring social media regulations to a vote by year's end - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/11/07/Meta-mental-health-Senate-hearing/7061699385723/
Blumenthal: Democrats have ‘work cut out’ as Biden trails Trump in five swing states
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/05/biden-trails-trump-five-swing-states-poll
Sen. Blumenthal Asks FDA and AG for Aggressive Enforcement Against Philips: Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s letter to two federal agencies comes after a ProPublica and ...
propublica.org/article/blumenthal-fda-attorney-general-philips-respironics
Senator Calls for DOJ Action Against Philips for Keeping CPAP Machine Complaints Secret
propublica.org/article/blumenthal-justice-department-action-against-philips
Senators zero in on national standard for college athletes getting paid : Senators largely agreed Tuesday that college sports are overdue for a national standard ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4260936-name-image-likeness-national-standard-senate-hearing/
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has called for Department of Justice action against Philips for keeping CPAP machine complaints secret ... Show more
Senate launches inquiry into Coast Guard’s reported mishandling of sexual assaults
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4205707-senate-launches-inquiry-into-coast-guards-reported-mishandling-of-sexual-assaults/
Democrat subpoenas Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund over LIV Golf-PGA Tour: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) subpoenaed a subsidiary of the Saudi Arabian ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4202232-democrat-subpoenas-saudi-arabias-public-investment-fund-over-liv-golf-pga-tour/
Quick Glance: US Senate issues subpoena to PIF subsidiary over PGA Tour deal
- The US Senate has issued a subpoena to the PIF subsidiary in the US due to the planned partnership with the PGA Tour.
- The announcement came ahead of the hearing by the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), which will focus on PIF's investments and efforts to gain influence in the United States.
- Senator Richard Blumenthal, chair of the PSI, emphasized that the Saudi Public Investment Fund cannot have both - if it wants to engage with the United States commercially, it must be subject to US law and oversight.
- They have vowed to thoroughly scrutinize the deal.
Senators grill TikTok about ties to ByteDance: Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Tuesday demanded answers from TikTok about ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4237852-senators-grill-tiktok-about-ties-to-bytedance/
Lawmakers hold hearing to discuss legislating on AI.
Senators push for unredacted 9/11 documents on Saudi Arabia: The Senate intelligence subcommittee is asking the Justice Department and FBI to provide “complete ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/09/11/senate-sept11-saudi-arabia/
Senate Subpoenas Saudi Wealth Fund as It Probes PGA-LIV Merger: Here in the United States, a Senate investigations subcommittee has issued a subpoena for ...
democracynow.org/2023/9/14/headlines/senate_subpoenas_saudi_wealth_fund_as_it_probes_pga_liv_merger
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McCarthy’s Impeaching Biden to Keep His Job: “Protecting the children” is a culture-war cudgel—and the goal of this legislation.
slate.com/podcasts/what-next-tbd/2023/09/richard-blumenthal-to-regulate-social-media-and-a-i
Ukraine has moral right to attack Russian territory – US Senator: United States Senator Richard Blumenthal has visited Kyiv and said that Ukrainians have every ...
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Quick Glance: Ukraine's Moral Right to Attack Russian Territory
- US Senator Richard Blumenthal supports Ukrainians attacking Russia on its territory.
- Blumenthal cannot forgive the Russian military after witnessing the massacre in Bucha.
- The Biden administration is ready to provide more air defense systems, but manufacturing is an issue.
- The US State Department does not encourage drone attacks inside Russia.
US senators examine TikTok hiring of ByteDance executives: Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn say in a letter to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew the ...
rappler.com/technology/us-senators-examine-tiktok-hiring-bytedance-executives/
U.S. senator expands call for crackdown on Philips Respironics: U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal expanded his call to take action against medical device powerhouse ...
post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2023/10/10/philips-respironics-cpap-recall-fda-doj-blumenthal/stories/202310100088
Senate panel tees up new hearing on PGA-LIV Golf deal: The Senate investigations subcommittee will hold a hearing next Wednesday on concerns over the pending ...
thehill.com/business/4188455-senate-panel-tees-up-new-hearing-on-pga-liv-golf-deal/
The Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee on Investigations says the hearing’s main focus is Saudi Arabian investments in the US.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal Defends His Controversial Bill Regulating Social Media for Kids
slate.com/technology/2023/09/senator-blumenthal-kosa-kids-online-internet-safety-ai-regulation-congress.html
Senate subpoenas Saudi’s $700bn sovereign wealth fund over US dealings: Chamber’s investigations committee is targeting the PIF after it refused to voluntarily ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/13/us-senate-subpoenas-saudi-sovereign-wealth-fund
Hawley, Blumenthal unveil bipartisan AI framework: Two senators released a bipartisan framework for artificial intelligence (AI) legislation Friday as Congress ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4193967-hawley-blumenthal-unveil-bipartisan-ai-framework/
Kanye West's antisemitism helps spark $14.3m. federal boost for CT: A large proportion of the increased antisemitism in Connecticut was directly linked to ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-757588
Saudi official must testify in probe of PGA deal, senator warns: The governor of the Saudi Public Investment Fund has so far declined to testify before the ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/08/16/saudi-pga-deal-senate-investigation/
Democratic senators challenge Alito to testify before Congress : A pair of Democratic senators is challenging Justice Samuel Alito to testify before lawmakers ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4129923-democratic-senators-challenge-alito-to-testify-before-congress/
Quick Glance: Democratic senators urge Alito to testify before Congress
- Richard Blumenthal (Conn.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (R.I.) called on the justice Monday to testify before lawmakers after Alito stated in an interview with The Wall Street Journal on Friday that Congress lacks the jurisdiction to regulate the court.
- This comes as Democrats try to mandate stronger ethics rules since Alito and Justice Clarence Thomas have recently faced ethics controversies.
- “And while he’s there, we can talk about ethical lapses & a Supreme Court code of conduct,” he added.
- “And why would they not offer opinions about matters that might come before the Court? Right, because it would be unethical,” Whitehouse wrote.
US lawmakers want regulations for "high-risk AI models" by the end of 2023: Microsoft and OpenAI agree that the government should license certain AI development
qz.com/us-lawmakers-want-regulations-for-high-risk-ai-models-1850831591
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: 'Overwhelming Consensus' for AI Regulation - Musk
- Attendees of the meeting included tech bosses like Mark Zuckerberg from Meta and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
- The meeting with US lawmakers was held confidentially.
- The significance of artificial intelligence - both positive and negative - has garnered global interest from politicians.
- Musk aims to collaborate with the government to prevent this.
US Senator Richard Blumenthal: who has been leading calls for an investigation into the deal made between Saudi-backed LIV Golf and the PGA Tour
middleeasteye.net/news/pga-tour-us-senator-threatens-legal-methods-force-saudi-official-testimony
Senators Want ChatGPT-Level AI to Require a Government License: A new US government body would force companies to seek a license before working on powerful AI ...
wired.com/story/senators-want-chatgpt-ai-to-require-government-license/
US senators propose to support Ukraine's prompt entry into NATO
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/07/21/7412405/
'Telemarketers' on HBO: What happened after Blumenthal meeting: The amateur sleuths behind HBO's docuseries took their investigation of telemarketing scams to ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-08-27/hbo-telemarketers-sam-lipman-stern-patrick-j-pespas-richard-blumenthal-benny-safdie
Side agreement between PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's PIF proposed terminating LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman
golfdigest.com/story/greg-norman-liv-golf-terminated-2023
Did Golf Ever Stand a Chance Against the Saudis?: In a Senate hearing, PGA Tour executives explained why they finally gave in.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/07/pga-tour-liv-senate-hearing-golf-saudi-arabia-rumayyan.html
Quick Glance: Randall Stephenson resigns from PGA Tour board over 'serious concerns', according to report
- PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan returns to work after a 'medical situation' during a tumultuous time of working out a surprise commercial agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf.
- Former AT&T Chairman Randall Stephenson resigned from the PGA Tour's policy board over concerns about the tour's proposed partnership with Saudi Arabia's national wealth fund, as reported by The Washington Post.
- The PGA Tour confirmed the resignation in a memo to its members, acknowledging Stephenson's 'exemplary service' for more than 12 years.
U.S. Senator doubles down pursuit of Saudi testimony, documents: Senator Richard Blumenthal isn't giving up the fight to see Yasir Al-Rumayyan testify in a ...
golf.com/news/u-s-senator-blumenthal-pursuit-saudi-leader-testimony/
US senators sound alarm on AI helping non-state actors develop biological weapons
wionews.com/world/us-senators-sound-alarm-on-ai-helping-non-state-actors-develop-biological-weapons-619518
Three U.S Senators unveil discussion draft of bill addressing NIL issues for NCAA athletes
usatoday.com/story/sports/college/2023/07/20/senators-discussion-draft-bill-addressing-nil-ncaa-athletes/70435685007/
Senators announce push to reform college athletics: A trio of Senators announced the latest push to reform college athletics and prioritize the athletes’ health ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4108518-senators-announce-push-to-reform-college-athletics/
New Congressional bill aimed at confronting NIL challenges facing NCAA athletes released
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/07/26/third-ncaa-bill-addressing-nil-unveiled-senators-chris-murphy-lori-trahan/70467576007/
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