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On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration: While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/technology/tiktok-ban-bill-frustration.html
Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Senate Begins Investigation Into Ozempic and Wegovy Prices: Senator Bernie Sanders is pressing the drugmaker Novo Nordisk for details on its pricing of the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/well/live/ozempic-cost-senate.html
GOP senator bashes Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'She is dragging our brand down': Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., went after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Tuesday ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/gop-senator-bashes-marjorie-taylor-greene-dragging-brand-rcna149136
Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact
- Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.
- Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.
- Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.
- The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.
Reuters World News: Trump's foreign courters, and other top stories: The US Senate approves a bill to ban TikTok unless it’s sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-tiktok-countdown-trumps-foreign-courters-boeing-plastic-divide-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
How Trump turned the 2016 primary into a supermarket tabloid gutter fight: Court testimony detailed how Donald Trump used the National Enquirer to smear GOP ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/trump-national-enquirer-2016-primary/
Sen. Bernie Sanders said the U.S. must end its "complicity" in Benjamin Netanyahu's war in Gaza. Sanders introduced an amendment to the $95 billion ... Show more
Biden Signs a $95.3 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: The $95.3 billion measure comes after months of gridlock in Congress that put the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/politics/biden-ukraine-israel-aid.html
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
'Taylor Swift Act' and other efforts target sky-high concert ticket prices: The Taylor Swift concert ticket debacle two years ago is leading state and federal ...
reuters.com/lifestyle/taylor-swift-act-other-efforts-target-sky-high-concert-ticket-prices-2024-04-25/
Reuters World News: Trump's foreign courters, and other top stories: The US Senate approves a bill to ban TikTok unless it’s sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.
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Home Depot 5-foot skeleton dog debuts Thursday in early Halloween online sale: The home improvement chain is the first major retailer to push out fall holiday ...
axios.com/2024/04/24/home-depot-halloween-2024-skeletons-decorations
Amazon tacking on a new optional monthly fee to Prime membership: Brace yourself for more new fees and surcharges on top of regular subscription fees.
axios.com/2024/04/24/amazon-prime-fees-expensive-increase-prices
Congress passes TikTok sell-or-ban bill, but legal battles loom: Lawmakers argue that the popular social media app poses a national security threat ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/23/congress-passes-tiktok-ban-biden-china/73424172007/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
As Florida Democrats profess optimism, polling shows voters favor Donald Trump and Rick Scott
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/19/as-florida-democrats-profess-optimism-polling-shows-voters-favor-donald-trump-and-rick-scott-2/
Boeing in the spotlight as Congress calls a whistleblower to testify about defects in planes
apnews.com/article/boeing-whistleblowers-safety-senate-hearings-f8354ddddc6372e3337cd74b9ea264e3
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: ‘Republicans are full of s‑‑‑’: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4605026-murphy-trump-jr-mayorkas-vote/
Harris details her ‘hair story’: Braids were ‘definitely the look for most of my childhood’
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4611872-kamala-harris-hair-story-braids/
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, US funding for Israel, crisis in Gaza: The US Senate has passed a funding package that will provide $26.4 billion to aid Israel ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-24-24/
Ex-Bridgewater CEO Dave McCormick Wins GOP Primary for Pennsylvania Senate Seat: Trump-backed former Bridgewater Associates chief executive officer Dave ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/mccormick-wins-gop-primary-for-pennsylvania-senate-seat
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300+ Arrested Outside Schumer's Home During Jewish-Led Seder Against Gaza Genocide
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'This is a criminal cover up': Ed Pierson, a former senior manager at Boeing, said the company continues to 'conceal the truth' about the safety of their ... Show more reut.rs/49HU4T2
US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or ban: The U.S. Senate voted late Tuesday to send legislation to President Joe Biden that would require Chinese ...
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Fetterman backs call for Romney to be Harvard’s next president: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Monday backed calls for retiring Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4612871-fetterman-backs-call-for-romney-to-be-harvards-next-president/
Elizabeth Warren slammed for wanting to ‘break up Apple’s smartphone monopoly’: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she’s not a fan of “green texts on iPhones” and ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/19/elizabeth-warren-slammed-for-wanting-to-break-up-apples-smartphone-monopoly/
US Republican Kari Lake tells supporters: 'Strap on a Glock' as election nears: Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake, an ardent supporter of former ...
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Trump factor loomed large as GOP leaders pushed through Ukraine aid: Providing Ukraine with weapons and other U.S. aid as it fends off a Russian invasion is ...
apnews.com/article/ukraine-aid-congress-republicans-trump-johnson-mcconnell-4cb76cfdefc38f35c1bda2ac8915b179
Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
- Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.
- McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.
- He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.
- McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
Harris heads to Nevada to focus on abortion, still front-and-center in neighboring Arizona
abcnews.go.com/Politics/harris-heads-nevada-focus-abortion-front-center-arizona/story
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
US Vice President Kamala Harris blamed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for the loss of abortion rights in Arizona ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/kamala-harris-heads-arizona-after-abortion-ban-2024-04-12/
Letter: Misleading ads are irresponsible. When deriding spending, Curtis should be specific about what programs he would cut.
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/04/21/letter-misleading-ads-are/
Senate Republicans call for investigation into Temu app: Two Senate Republicans are urging the Biden administration to investigate Temu, an online marketplace ...
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Tester's campaign against his own party: The senator's campaign in deep-red Montana could be the difference between Democrats keeping Senate control or ...
axios.com/2024/04/24/jon-tester-biden-democrats
Boeing claims no findings of fatigue on older 787 jets ahead of whistleblower testimony
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Who’s the Trump VP Pick? Odds for Every Shortlist Candidate: Who is the Trump VP pick? Here’s the latest news on the rumored Trump shortlist for vice-president — ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-vp-pick-2024-candidates-odds.html
Quick Glance: Michael Cohen Criticizes Trump's Barron Graduation Ban Complaint as Ridiculous
- Michael Cohen describes Trump's complaint about a potential ban on attending Barron's graduation ceremony as comical.
- Cohen points out that Trump apparently did not attend the graduation ceremonies of his other children.
- Cohen is expected to be a key witness in Trump's trial, which revolves around allegations of hush money payments to silence an affair with Stormy Daniels.
- HuffPost advocates for making high-quality journalism freely accessible and seeks support to continue to ensure this.
"That unconditional support for the Israeli military must end." Senator Bernie Sanders says the US must stop funding Israel with billions of dollars ... Show more
Republican Senators Demand Biden Use National Guard to Suppress Columbia Protests
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/tom-cotton-josh-hawley-biden-national-guard-columbia-1235008553/
Ossoff to USPS chief about mail woes: ‘You’ve got weeks ... to fix this.’: A frustrated Jon Ossoff did not hold back Tuesday in his questioning of the postmaster ...
ajc.com/politics/usps-delays-atlanta-us-senate-hearing-chief-grilling/V5DJ5JX4VZBTPD7ILDVGA5NUV4/
Bob Graham, ex-US senator and Florida governor, dies at 87: Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist ...
apnews.com/article/bob-graham-dies-obituary-florida-senator-governor-80c4f1609e314eff981fcfae7d0b32ba
Far-right US Senate candidate tells crowd to ‘strap on a Glock’ before elections: Kari Lake of Arizona warned supporters of ‘intense’ election year in which ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/17/kari-lake-gun-glock-election
Baldwin edges Hovde in Wisconsin Senate race fundraising: Incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) raised more from donors than Republican Eric Hovde in the first ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4595683-baldwin-hovde-wisconsin-senate-race-fundraising/
Ukraine may receive weapons in less than a week after congressional approval – WP
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/21/7452226/
New bill would force IRS to explain tax return errors: A newly proposed change to the tax code would require greater specificity from the IRS when it comes to ...
thehill.com/business/4602429-new-bill-would-force-irs-to-explain-tax-return-errors/
Sen. John Fetterman says Biden should not rule out US involvement in an Israeli campaign against Iran
foxnews.com/media/sen-fetterman-president-biden-us-response-iran-attacks
What Donald Trump wants in his next vice president — and who he’s considering: Donald Trump knows what sort of vice president he wants, has an ever-changing list ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/12/trump-vice-president-running-mate/
Lawmakers say Boeing avoided accountability over economic concerns: Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) claimed Wednesday that the “lack of accountability” for Boeing is ...
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Biden flexes his cash advantage, GOP megadonors spend big in latest FEC filings : Federal Election Commission filings from the first quarter of 2024 show ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/16/trump-biden-fundraising-april-fec/
Ted Cruz Scolded by Largest Texas Newspaper: The GOP senator was called out as one of "those standing in the way" of additional funding for Affordable ...
newsweek.com/ted-cruz-scolded-houston-chronicle-affordable-connectivity-program-extension-1890150
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from App Store under orders from China: The move comes amid growing U.S.-China tensions as Congress moves closer to a TikTok ...
axios.com/2024/04/19/apple-china-whatsapp-threads-app-store
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Republicans Are Determined to Keep Credit Card Late Fees High: House and Senate Republicans have moved to block new consumer protection rules aimed at curbing ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/republicans-block-credit-card-late-fees-1235006519/
Fact check: Marco Rubio says Joe Biden is misleading on inflation: Inflation has risen during Biden’s presidency, but wage gains have cushioned the blow of ...
houstonchronicle.com/about/newsroom-news/article/fact-check-biden-inflation-19412322.php
'MONOPOLY' MATTERS: GOP senator slams Ticketmaster for 'high prices’ ahead of reported DOJ lawsuit. www.foxbusiness.com/politics/gop-senator-slams-ticketmaster-for-exorbitantly-high-prices-ahead-of-reported-doj-lawsuit
Warren requests student-debt relief for defrauded private borrowers: Millions of student-loan borrowers are being transferred from Navient to MOHELA ...
businessinsider.com/elizabeth-warren-cancel-student-debt-borrowers-transfer-navient-to-mohela-2024-4
Big banks warn of sting as Americans shift towards higher-yielding deposits.: A trio of banks turned in strong first quarter earnings, but warned that profits ...
axios.com/2024/04/12/j-p-mogran-chase-q1-earnings-interest-rates
U.S. Senator adds to warning of Vista's ammo deal with Czech group: The company's $1.9B deal hinges on CFIUS ruling.
axios.com/2024/04/17/vista-ammo-deal-kennedy-warning
52% of registered voters back Baldwin over Hovde in the latest Marquette University poll
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/17/marquette-university-poll-2024-baldwin-ahead-of-hovde-for-u-s-senate/73343358007/
Bob Menendez’s Possible Legal Defense: My Wife Did It!: Unsealed court documents reveal that at his upcoming federal bribery trial, Senator Bob Menendez might ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/bob-menendezs-possible-legal-defense-my-wife-did-it.html
The hearing will feature testimony and documents from whistleblower Sam Salehpour, a current engineer at the company.
Ted Cruz suddenly doesn't want to talk about his podcast: The Texas senator's usually keen to hype up his podcast or talk about campaign finance ...
businessinsider.com/ted-cruz-iheartmedia-super-pac-verdict-podcast-violation-2024-4
Voters think the nation is going off rails — just not in their state: There is a strange chasm between how voters perceive their own state vs. the nation ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/13/voter-perceptions-economy/
Senate passes bill renewing key FISA surveillance power moments after it expires: Senate votes to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-renews-fisa-section-702-spying-privacy-rcna148394
U.S. Scrutiny of Chinese Company Could Disrupt U.S. Supply Chain for Key Drugs: Lawmakers raising national security concerns and seeking to disconnect a major ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/health/wuxi-us-drugs-congress.html
Legislation would ban most uses of toxic forever chemicals within a decade: U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin wants to begin shutting off the tap by outlawing per- and ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/pfas-ban-bill/
Senate hearing with deepfake experts tackles elections and sexual abuse : At a Senate hearing, deepfake detection software experts shared concerns with existing ...
nbcnews.com/tech/misinformation/senate-hearing-deepfake-experts-tackles-elections-sexual-abuse-rcna148109
Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform
ft.com/content/d84df824-19c0-4105-ae95-816dd0618efb
Quick Glance: Biden campaign to continue TikTok use despite potential ban
- Biden's re-election campaign plans to continue using TikTok for at least a year, even with the possibility of a nationwide ban if not sold.
- Emphasizing reaching young voters, the campaign pledges enhanced security measures.
- Discussion on Biden's future involvement with TikTok content and the campaign's extensive digital outreach beyond the platform.
- The campaign highlights engagement through Facebook, Instagram, and influencers, boasting the largest youth voter program launched.
Biden urged to ban China-made electric vehicles from the US: Senate Banking Committee chair called Chinese EVs an "existential threat" to the US motor industry.
bbc.com/news/articles/cyerg64dn97o
Casey has big cash advantage over McCormick, latest campaign finance filings show
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/casey-has-big-cash-advantage-over-mccormick-latest-campaign-finance-filings-show.html
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Iran attack prompts renewed call for aid to Israel, other U.S. allies: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday called on Congress to pass a stalled aid ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/14/iran-attack-prompts-renewed-call-for-aid-to-israel-other-u-s-allies/
Opinion | The IRS Is Here to Help With Direct File. Oh No: The tax man wants to file your taxes for you. What could go wrong?
wsj.com/articles/irs-direct-file-taxes-elizabeth-warren-joe-biden-aa7c214d
Ted Cruz spotted the Trump-National Enquirer alliance in 2016: During Trump’s criminal trial, the former head of the tabloid described how he’d worked with ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/trump-trial-cruz-national-enquirer/
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Aid against Russia: US Congress approves billions for Ukraine - weapons to be delivered "within days"
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-ukraine-krieg-us-kongress-billigt-milliardenhilfen-fuer-kiew-waffen-binnen-tagen-lieferbar-a-905856e9-2cc9-4c33-80c5-151260deebae
US Senate to Vote on $61 Billion Ukraine Aid Package After House's Months-Long Delay
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Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine
- President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.
- The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.
- Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.
- Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.
Elizabeth Warren reelection: Republican Ian Cain enters Senate race: The first Black and openly gay City Council president in Quincy’s history ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/24/nation/quincy-ian-cain-us-senate-elizabeth-warren/
Bill to ban TikTok in US clears Congress: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/bill-ban-tiktok-us-clears-congress/
Biden Signs Reauthorization of FISA’s Section 702 Despite Privacy and Rights Concerns
democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/biden_signs_reauthorization_of_fisas_section_702_despite_privacy_and_rights_concerns
Sen. Warren calls for increased safeguards in stablecoin legislation: In a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen last week, the Massachusetts senator ...
americanbanker.com/news/sen-warren-calls-for-increased-safeguards-in-stablecoin-legislation
Shouldn't Teams, Zoom, Slack all interoperate securely for the Feds? Wyden is asking
theregister.com/2024/04/24/wyden_government_interoperability/
TikTok Ban Legislation Passed by US Senate Supermajority: The bill now goes to President Joe Biden, who has already promised to sign it
thewrap.com/tiktok-ban-legislation-passed-by-us-senate-supermajority/
UK is ‘accelerating’ in wrong direction with proposed dissolution of university senate | Opinion
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Senators show confidence in Johnson’s O’Hare rebuild plan: Johnson wants to change the sequencing of construction on the long-awaited Global Terminal and two new ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/senators-show-confidence-johnsons-ohare/
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