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It Was Supposed to Be a Shocking Impeachment. Well, It Really Freakin’ Fizzled.: Inside the immigration showdown that never took off.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/immigration-impeachment-marjorie-taylor-greene-mayorkas-johnson-schumer-homeland-security.html
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
US Senate has agreement on FISA reauthorization, will vote on Friday night, Schumer says
reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-has-agreement-fisa-reauthorization-will-vote-friday-night-schumer-says-2024-04-20/
BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...
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Boeing in the spotlight as Congress calls a whistleblower to testify about defects in planes
apnews.com/article/boeing-whistleblowers-safety-senate-hearings-f8354ddddc6372e3337cd74b9ea264e3
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners
- Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.
- Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.
- After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.
- Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.
'ILL-FATED MOVE': GOP senator grills Biden’s energy secretary on release of US oil reserves, explains how it's putting national security at risk. www.foxbusiness.com/politics/gop-senator-grills-bidens-energy-secretary-release-us-oil-reserves-historically-low-levels
InnovationRx: Legislation Could Prevent Pharma Companies From Working With Chinese Contractors
forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2024/04/17/innovationrx-legislation-could-prevent-pharma-companies-from-working-with-chinese-contractors/
J.D. Vance’s Push to Quash Ukraine Aid Is Part of a Larger Plan: Why the Ohio senator and MAGA favorite is going to war against foreign aid.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/18/jd-vance-ukraine-aid-00153201
Senate conservatives urge House GOP to sink Speaker’s Ukraine strategy: Senate conservatives led by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) urged House Republicans to oppose what ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4605316-senate-conservatives-urge-house-sink-johnson-ukraine/
Menendez Corruption Trial Delayed for One Week: The senator’s trial will start May 13, a week later than planned, to give defense lawyers more time to prepare.
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/nyregion/menendez-bribery-trial-delay.html
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
Kennedy on support of Israel: ‘If we turn the other cheek to them, we’re going to get it in the neck’
thehill.com/policy/international/4593248-rep-kennedy-on-support-of-israel-if-we-turn-the-other-cheek-to-them-were-going-to-get-it-in-the-neck/
'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
Sen. Tom Cotton doubles down on comments urging people to 'forcibly remove' protesters blocking traffic
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-tom-cotton-doubles-comments-urging-people-forcibly-remove-proteste-rcna148083
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.
Warren slams TurboTax for upselling taxpayers during filing process: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized TurboTax on Monday for charging taxpayers for ...
thehill.com/business/4595223-warren-slams-turbotax-for-upselling-taxpayers-during-filing-process/
Tim Scott focuses on his pitch to Black voters amid Trump VP speculation: Amid speculation about former President Donald Trump’s pick for a 2024 running mate ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/tim-scott-focuses-pitch-black-voters-trump-vp-speculation-rcna147796
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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Ted Cruz Gets Huge Boost in Texas: A new poll has revealed that Cruz is leading his Democratic challenger Colin Allred by 45 percent to 36 percent ahead of the ...
newsweek.com/ted-cruz-beating-colin-allred-texas-poll-senate-election-1889662
John Fetterman Shoots Down Biden’s Approach on Iran: “It’s astonishing that we are not standing firmly with Israel,” the Democratic senator said on Sunday.
thedailybeast.com/john-fetterman-shoots-down-bidens-approach-on-iran
The abortion debate is giving Kamala Harris a moment. But voters still aren’t sold
bostonherald.com/2024/04/17/the-abortion-debate-is-giving-kamala-harris-a-moment-but-voters-still-arent-sold/
Arizona Republicans Rush to Dismantle an Abortion Ban: Even Kari Lake, the GOP senate candidate, opposes a total ban. It’s a striking change for Republicans: ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/kari-lake-arizona-republicans-abortion-ban.html
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Schumer says senators struggling to reach deal to pass FISA before deadline: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Friday said “disagreements remain” between ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/fisa-senate-negotiations/
Sanders, Schakowsky Introduce Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act: "American workers should not be paying more in federal income taxes, in a given year ...
commondreams.org/news/corporate-tax-dodging
Quick Glance: Gender Pay Gap in UK Supermarkets and Income Impact
- UK supermarkets are closing gender pay gap, with Morrisons experiencing a rise.
- Ocado and Lidl show the most improvements, while Morrisons has the largest gap.
- Hourly pay differences are reported by government service.
- Equality initiatives and workplace improvements at M&S and Co-op.
Wisconsin Republican accuses Biden of allowing Hamas to ‘rearm’ amid pressure on Israel
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4592531-wisconsin-republican-accuses-biden-of-allowing-hamas-to-rearm-amid-pressure-on-israel/
Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife will have separate bribery trials, judge rules: A federal judge has ruled that Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife will ...
apnews.com/article/menendez-bribery-trial-f1c6c43a83252c1e4816996214abb60b
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/
Sunrise Protesters Arrested at VP's House Demanding Biden Declare a Climate Emergency
commondreams.org/news/sunrise-movement-los-angeles
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/
Iran’s Unprecedented Attack on Israel: A yearslong shadow war between the countries burst into the open after Tehran fired hundreds of drones and missiles.
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/podcasts/the-daily/iran-israel-attack.html
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
Senate Advances FISA’s Contested Section 702, Which Has Led to Warrantless Spying on U.S. Citizens
democracynow.org/2024/4/19/headlines/senate_advances_fisas_contested_section_702_which_has_led_to_warrantless_spying_on_us_citizens
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/
Elizabeth Warren faces heat for Israel genocide comments: ‘Amplify dangerous rhetoric’
bostonherald.com/2024/04/10/elizabeth-warren-faces-heat-for-israel-genocide-comments-amplify-dangerous-rhetoric/
Quick Glance: Elizabeth Warren under Fire for Israel Genocide Comments
- Senator Elizabeth Warren is facing criticism for her recent remarks regarding whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, with the ADL condemning her for amplifying 'dangerous rhetoric.'
- During a Q&A session at a Boston-area mosque last week, the senator was asked about a potential UN court ruling on Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Earlier this year, the International Court found it plausible that Israel has violated the Genocide Convention. The ICJ's legal proceedings are ongoing.
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated during a Senate hearing that there is no evidence of genocide being committed by Israel in Gaza, refuting accusations of supporting genocide.
J.D. Vance says Trump hasn’t mentioned possible VP role to him: Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) said former President Trump hasn’t mentioned being his running mate in ...
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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/
Robbins: Elizabeth Warren’s backbone AWOL on Israel: When Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, running for re-election and eager to placate the untethered ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/15/robbins-elizabeth-warrens-backbone-awol-on-israel/
Sen. Mike Lee lambasts Schumer’s move to table Mayorkas impeachment: Utah Republican Sens. Mike Lee and Mitt Romney at odds over impeachment of Homeland Security ...
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/04/09/sen-mike-lee-lambastes-schumers/
Lloyd Austin Denies Israel Is Commiting Genocide; About 50 Protesters Arrested on Capitol Hill
democracynow.org/2024/4/10/headlines/lloyd_austin_denies_israel_is_commiting_genocide_about_50_protesters_arrested_on_capitol_hill
Vice President Kamala Harris returning to Wisconsin, visiting La Crosse on Monday
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/18/vice-president-kamala-harris-visiting-la-crosse-on-monday/73370563007/
Biden campaign seeks to mobilize LGBTQ voters with new initiative: President Biden’s reelection campaign on Wednesday launched Out for Biden-Harris ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4584825-biden-campaign-seeks-to-mobilize-lgbtq-voters-with-new-initiative/
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.
Harris meets with families of Americans held hostage by Hamas: Vice President Harris on Tuesday met with family members of Americans still being held hostage by ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4583677-harris-israel-hamas-families-americans-hostages/
Harris agrees with interviewer that 2024 could be last US democratic election: Vice President Harris this week agreed with an interviewer who said the 2024 ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4586284-kamala-harris-podcast-2024-last-democratic-election/
Judge cleared of misconduct over wife's Menendez defense fund donation: A $10,000 donation to U.S. Senator Robert Menendez's legal defense fund by the wife of a ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/judge-cleared-misconduct-over-wifes-menendezs-defense-fund-donation-2024-04-12/
Suspect arrested after fire at Bernie Sanders' Vermont office: A suspect was arrested Sunday in connection with a fire at Sen.
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/suspect-arrested-fire-bernie-sanders-vermont-office-rcna146772
Quick Glance: Man Charged with Setting Fire at Senator Bernie Sanders' Office
- A man was charged with setting a fire at Senator Bernie Sanders' office in Vermont.
- The suspect was identified as Shant Soghomonian, who entered the building, sprayed liquid, and ignited the fire with a lighter.
- The fire damaged the outside of the office door and was extinguished by the sprinkler system.
- Sanders was not in the state at the time of the incident and praised the quick response of local first responders.
Warren, Whitehouse demand Chamber explain decision to sue CFPB: Two Democratic senators are demanding answers from a pro-business lobbying giant regarding its ...
thehill.com/business/4590869-warren-whitehouse-demand-chamber-explain-decision-to-sue-cfpb/
Biden says US commitment to Israel ‘ironclad,’ is waiting for PM to honor aid pledges
timesofisrael.com/biden-says-us-commitment-to-israel-ironclad-is-waiting-for-pm-to-honor-aid-pledges/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
Bob Graham, former senator and Florida governor, dies at 87: Graham served three terms in the Senate and two terms as Florida's governor.
pbs.org/newshour/politics/bob-graham-former-senator-and-florida-governor-dies-at-87
Crypto executives put money behind longshot bid to oust Elizabeth Warren: More than half a dozen cryptocurrency executives and prominent enthusiasts have donated ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/12/crypto-executives-put-money-behind-longshot-bid-to-oust-elizabeth-warren-00151882
Letter: I’ve voted for GOP candidates for decades. It’s beyond belief how uninformed Trump supporters are about Trump.
sltrib.com/opinion/letters/2024/04/07/letter-ive-voted-gop-candidates/
Advertising heats up in Arizona Senate race, previewing a tough campaign: The ad war is heating up in the Arizona Senate race, with both sides launching digital ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/advertising-heats-arizona-senate-race-previewing-tough-campaign-rcna148260
PG A.M.: Ossoff lands grant money for rural hospital in southwest Georgia: If there is a symbol of Georgia’s rural health care crisis, it’s the Southwest Georgia ...
ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/pg-am-ossoff-lands-grant-money-for-rural-hospital-in-southwest-georgia/ARANDL2EKRBJDOQGUZHF6MBGPI/
Arizona ruling on abortion roils Senate race: The Arizona Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a territorial-era ban that blocks nearly all abortions in the state ...
trib.al/NpHqlU6
US senators will introduce bill to renew Africa trade pact through 2041: A bipartisan group of senators will introduce a bill to renew the United States' trade ...
reuters.com/world/us-senators-will-introduce-bill-renew-africa-trade-pact-through-2041-2024-04-11/
Accused rapist who tried to clear his name loses blockbuster defamation trial against TV network
cnn.com/2024/04/15/australia/australia-lehrmann-defamation-verdict-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: How Justice Michael Lee unraveled the Higgins-Lehrmann 'Omnishambles'
- Justice Michael Lee meticulously unpicked the complex allegations in the Lehrmann-Higgins case with sharp clarity and meticulous precision.
- Lee assessed the truth question separately for the rape and cover-up allegations, finding the former proven and the latter not.
- He criticized Ten, Wilkinson, and her team for inadequate research efforts and found the testimonies of Lehrmann and Higgins unconvincing.
- Lee's judgment provides valuable insights for future defamation and sexual assault prosecutions as well as for media practice.
A Boeing engineer has told a US Senate hearing that the company is ‘putting out defective airplanes’ due to improper manufacturing methods.
US to consider concerns about China's Brite in trade sanction decisions: The Biden administration will consider concerns about Chinese chip designer Brite ...
reuters.com/technology/us-consider-concerns-about-chinas-brite-trade-sanction-decisions-2024-04-11/
How the Biden campaign quickly mobilized on Trump's abortion stance: President Joe Biden's campaign quickly launched an aggressive strategy to go after Trump's ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-campaign-trump-abortion-stance-kamala-harris-arizona-rcna147115
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/
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
Banning privately owned TikTok does nothing for national security while costing American jobs | Opinion
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/11/banning-privately-owned-tiktok-does-nothing-for-national-security-while-costing-american-jobs-opinion/
Jayapal, Sanders, and Khanna Say US Housing Crisis Must Be 'At the Top of Our Agenda'
commondreams.org/news/sanders-jayapal-khanna-housing
Man accused of lighting fire outside Bernie Sanders' office had past brushes with the law
pbs.org/newshour/politics/man-accused-of-lighting-fire-outside-bernie-sanders-office-had-past-brushes-with-the-law
'Reverse of Robin Hood' 2.0: Trump Vows to Extend Billionaire Tax Cuts If Reelected
commondreams.org/news/trump-new-tax-cuts
Leonard Leo Rejects Senate Judiciary Subpoena on SCOTUS Gifts: He claims the Senate committee’s inquiry into undisclosed gifts to justices is “politically ...
thedailybeast.com/leonard-leo-rejects-senate-judiciary-subpoena-on-scotus-gifts
Quick Glance: Investigation into Gifts to Supreme Court Justices: Leo Refuses Senate Subpoena
- As part of a months-long inquiry into undisclosed gifts to Supreme Court justices, the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a subpoena to conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo on Thursday, which he promptly rejected as “politically motivated.”
- Following reports that Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr. accepted free luxury travel and gifts from Crow, Leo, and conservative donor Robin Arkley II without disclosure, the committee voted to authorize subpoenas for Leo and Texas billionaire Harlan Crow along party lines.
- Democrats on the committee initiated an investigation into the justices' relationships with private benefactors after ProPublica's April report last year revealed Thomas' failure to disclose free luxury vacations and private jet travel from Crow over many years, and Leo's arrangement of a luxury fishing trip for Alito in 2008.
- With Leo's rejection, Democrats would need to hold a Senate vote to seek court enforcement of the subpoena - a nearly impossible task in a narrowly divided chamber requiring 60 votes to break a filibuster.
US 'swatting' pranks stoke alarm in election year.
In recent months, election workers, judges, and politicians have been "swatted ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/us-swatting-pranks-stoke-alarm-013926763.html
GOPers Who Scoffed At Trump Impeachment Trial Now Demand One For Biden Official: Senate Republicans are demanding an impeachment trial for Alejandro Mayorkas ...
huffpost.com/entry/impeachment-trial-alejandro-mayorkas-trump_n_6615b2e5e4b035c82d272c78
Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week
- The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.
HOME ALONE: Fetterman breaks ranks with Democrats on pivotal issue plaguing homeowners. The Pennsylvania senator explains why he is "not woke." www.foxnews.com/media/sen-john-fetterman-unloads-squatters-says-they-have-no-rights-not-woke
Warnock headed to the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis: WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock
ajc.com/politics/warnock-headed-to-the-vatican-to-meet-with-pope-francis/IK5U3WTTURFSRNP6TO3HQLDA4E/
Vance tries (and fails) to undermine jobs data by pointing to the border: The strong employment numbers are, in fact, in part a reflection of America’s central ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/08/vance-immigration-job-numbers/
Work less, lose more: Bernie Sanders’s 32-hour workweek fallacy: Senator Sanders’ bill, although driven by a laudable desire to alleviate worker stress ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4577268-work-less-lose-more-bernie-sanderss-32-hour-workweek-fallacy/
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/
Arizona lawmaker leads prayer circle on state seal at Capitol building, sparking backlash
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2024/04/09/anthony-kern-prayer-circle-arizona-capitol-floor/73264047007/
Police Arrest Suspect in Act of Arson on Bernie Sanders’s Vermont Office: In Vermont, a man has been arrested over a suspected act of arson on Senator Bernie ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/8/headlines/police_arrest_suspect_in_act_of_arson_on_bernie_sanderss_vermont_office
Thanks to a SuperPAC, McCormick leads Casey in fundraising. For now.: Sen. Bob Casey and Republican senate candidate Dave McCormick appear to be gearing up for ...
inquirer.com/politics/election/casey-mccormick-campaign-fundraising-2024-superpac-20240418.html
WATCH LIVE: Vice Pres. Harris is delivering remarks on reproductive freedoms in Tucson, Arizona.
An Arizona Supreme Court ruling that allows enforcement of a ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/weeks-arizona-court-ruling-abortion-related-developments-109167207
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
Oregon Sees Massive Surge in People Trying to Buy Guns: According to data from the NICS, Oregon saw a 43 percent change in firearm background checks from ...
newsweek.com/oregon-see-surge-gun-background-checks-1890605
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