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Biden to share fundraising stage with Barack Obama, Bill Clinton: President Joe Biden will share a stage with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton in New York as he ...
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Quick Glance: Significant Donations for Biden at Election Fundraiser in NYC
- A fundraising event for President Joe Biden in New York City, featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, raised an impressive $25 million, setting a record for the highest fundraising amount for a political gathering, according to his campaign.
- The upcoming event at Radio City Music Hall will serve as a prominent highlight following a recent series of campaign travels by the president. Biden's visits to various political battlegrounds in the weeks since his State of the Union address have emphasized his bid for reelection. Furthermore, the event will bring together more than thirty years of Democratic leadership.
- With varying levels of access based on donors' generosity, the event will feature a significant aspect, an on-stage discussion among the three presidents, moderated by late-night host Stephen Colbert. Additionally, a lineup of musical talents, including Queen Latifah, Lizzo, Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, and Lea Michele, will be hosted by actress Mindy Kaling. Attendance is expected to be high, with ticket prices starting as low as $225.
- The support of Obama and Clinton is assisting Biden in further strengthening his substantial financial lead over Trump. As of the end of February, Biden had $155 million in available funds, in contrast to Trump's $37 million and his Save America political action committee.
Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman should lose state law license, judge says: A judge has recommended that conservative attorney John Eastman lose his California law ...
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Quick Glance: Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman faces disbarment recommendation
- A judge recommends that conservative lawyer John Eastman lose his California law license due to his efforts to keep ex-President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.
- Judge Yvette Roland held Eastman accountable for 10 of 11 charges, including misleading courts and conspiring with Trump to obstruct the government.
- The California State Bar, dedicated to attorney discipline, alleges Eastman violated laws by making false statements to undermine election results.
- Eastman will be inactive pending the Supreme Court's decision after the judge's order, preventing him from practicing law in California, the state bar confirmed.
Trump faces gag order in New York hush money criminal case: Donald Trump on Tuesday was hit with a judge's gag order sought by prosecutors in his upcoming ...
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Quick Glance: Restriction on Statements in New York Criminal Case against Trump
- A judge imposes a restriction on statements about Trump in the New York criminal case involving hush money.
- Public comments on witnesses and court staff are prohibited.
- The necessity of silence around Trump is emphasized due to his attacks on involved parties.
- Trump faces multiple charges, pleads not guilty, and alleges political motivations behind the cases.
2024 US election: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces running mate: Nicole Shanahan, 38, a California lawyer and philanthropist, was announced as Robert F ...
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Quick Glance: RFK Jr. selects attorney Nicole Shanahan as his VP candidate
- Independent presidential hopeful, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealed on Tuesday that Nicole Shanahan, a wealthy attorney and entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area, is joining his campaign as his vice presidential candidate.
- Shanahan has been actively contributing to Kennedy's campaign and his super PAC, solidifying her position as a potential vice presidential candidate.
- Additionally, Shanahan has established a foundation advocating for issues such as reproductive longevity and equality, criminal justice reform, and a sustainable planet.
- Kennedy has a strong emphasis on anti-vaccine efforts and has incorporated anti-vaccine activists into his campaign team to bolster his stance on the matter.
Joe Lieberman, former U.S. senator and vice presidential candidate, dead at 82: Former Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut has died, according to his family ...
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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.
LIVE AUDIO: US Supreme Court weighs access to abortion pill: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Quick Glance: The Significance of the Supreme Court Mifepristone Case
- On June 24, 2022, the constitutional jurisprudence on abortions was overturned by the Supreme Court.
- A pivotal aspect in the dispute FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine revolves around making access to medication abortions more challenging.
- The decision could impact not only abortion access but also have implications for miscarriage treatment.
- There are also repercussions for the entire country, voters' preferences in blue states, and state sovereignty.
Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, ending threat of partial shutdown: The Senate has passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that pushes any ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
Klobuchar says Alabama election bolsters Biden’s Southern push: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said the special election victory in Alabama, where a Democratic ...
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Fears grow over Comstock Act, Justices Thomas, Alito: Abortion rights supporters are sounding the alarm that conservative Supreme Court justices want to use a ...
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Supreme Court lifts pause on Texas law allowing migrant arrests: A federal appeals court has issued an order that again prevents Texas from arresting migrants ...
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Quick Glance: Legal Battle Over Texas Immigration Law Intensifies Again
- A federal appeals court issued a ruling late on Tuesday that once more halts Texas from apprehending migrants suspected of unlawfully entering the United States, shortly after the Supreme Court implemented the stringent new immigration law.
- Earlier in the day, a split decision by the Supreme Court granted Texas permission to enforce a statute granting law enforcement extensive authority to detain migrants believed to have illegally crossed the border while the legal conflict regarding the provision unfolds.
- Opponents view the legislation as the most extreme effort by a state to regulate immigration since the passage of an Arizona law over a decade ago, parts of which were invalidated by the Supreme Court.
- The dispute over the immigration statute in Texas is among several legal clashes between Texan officials and the Biden administration concerning the extent to which the state can monitor the Texas-Mexico border and deter unauthorized border crossings.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is committed to advancing Ukraine aid. But it will be a difficult task
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Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Difficult Task
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has been contemplating a funding package for over a month that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine.
- Johnson is facing dilemmas in Congress about how to handle funding for Ukraine and how decisively to act while his own leadership position is being threatened.
- There is growing support for the funding package proposed by Johnson, despite challenges from hardliners within the House party and concerns about Israel's offensive.
- The mood in Kyiv is tense as the city withstands missile attacks and awaits approval of aid from Washington.
Julian Assange Won’t Be Extradited to the US Yet: A high court in London says the WikiLeaks founder won’t be extradited “immediately” and the US must provide ...
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Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
- A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.
- Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.
- Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
Democrats fear Trump more than Biden scares GOP: Poll: More Democrats fear former President Trump being reelected than Republicans fear President Biden’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4559609-democrats-fear-trump-more-than-biden-scares-gop-poll/
US court keeps Texas border security law on hold in win for Biden: A U.S. appeals court has kept on hold a Republican-backed Texas law that would let state ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-court-keeps-texas-border-security-law-hold-win-biden-2024-03-27/
Montana Supreme Court strikes down voting restrictions: The court said four laws were unconstitutional, including one that ended same-day voter registration in ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/montana-supreme-court-voting-laws/
Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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Quick Glance: Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Ruling on Amazon Drivers
- Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms lower court ruling classifying some Amazon delivery drivers as employees, not independent contractors.
- The decision means an Amazon subsidiary faces a tax bill of over $200,000.
- Labor unions and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development advocated for Amazon Flex workers to be recognized as employees.
- Legal experts suggest the case could have implications for similar gig economy worker classification cases.
Americans' emotions in the Biden-Trump rematch are uneven, poll finds: Many Americans are unenthusiastic about a November rematch of the 2020 presidential ...
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Carville: ‘Too many preachy females’ are ‘dominating the culture of the Democratic Party’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4552950-carville-too-many-preachy-females-are-dominating-the-culture-of-the-democratic-party/
Democrat who ran heavily on abortion rights, IVF wins Alabama special election: Marilyn Lands won a decisive victory in a state House district that Donald Trump ...
washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/03/26/democrats-republicans-abortion-ivf-alabama-election/
Quick Glance: IVF Ruling and Abortion Debate in Alabama Election
- As the Alabama election approaches, candidates focus on abortion and in vitro fertilization (IVF), with Republicans reinforcing support for IVF and Democrats opposing abortion restrictions.
- Democrats strategically highlight reproductive issues post Roe v. Wade overturn, viewing the Alabama race as a pivotal test for their stance on abortion.
- Despite voter resonance on reproductive issues, the election outcome is not expected to significantly alter Republican dominance in the state legislature, but would symbolically mark a notable win for Democrats.
- The stark divide in candidate strategies underscores the ongoing debate over reproductive rights, shaping the battleground district's electoral landscape with high stakes for both parties.
Texas’ migrant arrest law is on hold for now under latest court ruling: A federal appeals court has refused to lift an order that blocks Texas from arresting and ...
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A Supreme Court Justice Sounds a Warning: Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer says in a new book and interview that conservative justices’ approach can’t ...
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/03/26/stephen-breyer-supreme-court-interview-00148948
Trump's bond in his civil fraud case reduced to $175 million by N.Y. appeals court
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Quick Glance: Appeals Court Decision Reduces Trump's Bond in Fraud Case
- In the New York civil fraud case, it was determined that Donald Trump and his co-defendants now have 10 days to post a $175 million bond, compared to the original $464 million.
- The late ruling from a panel of state Appellate Division judges, all appointed by Democratic governors, represents a significant victory and relief for the former president.
- Trump's legal team had previously stated that obtaining the larger bond was practically impossible. The court's decision also temporarily prevents the New York Attorney General's office from enforcing the judgment.
- Additionally, the court imposed a stay on the part of the initial judgment that restricted Trump from acting as a public officer of a company, as well as prohibitions on other individuals, although not all of Trump's requests were granted.
IsZo Suit Seeks to Make Jefferies Let It Close Out Short Position in Gordmans: A short seller that bet against a struggling retail chain claims it’s now paying ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/short-seller-s-winning-bet-means-permanent-payments-to-jefferies
Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted over alleged falsification of vaccination data: Brazil’s Federal Police have accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of criminal ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil: Bolsonaro Faces Charges for Suspected Vaccine Data Manipulation
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been officially accused of tampering with his COVID-19 vaccination records, marking the first charge against the controversial far-right leader, with potential additional allegations.
- The federal police indictment, disclosed by the Supreme Court, alleges that Bolsonaro and 16 others were involved in falsifying information within a public health database to give the impression that the former president, his 12-year-old daughter, and select individuals in his close circle had been administered the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Throughout the inquiry, numerous deceptive entries were identified between November 2021 and December 2022, alongside instances of utilizing forged documentation.
- Asserting innocence, Bolsonaro could potentially face a sentence ranging from two to 12 years if found guilty of manipulating health data.
Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza: Poll: Poll shows ‘clear disconnect’ between President Joe Biden’s policies and US public ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/most-americans-disapprove-of-israels-actions-in-gaza-poll
Biden and Harris argue that Democrats will preserve health care and Republicans would take it away
bostonherald.com/2024/03/27/biden-and-harris-argue-that-democrats-will-preserve-health-care-and-republicans-would-take-it-away/
In Christine Blasey Ford’s memoir, the making of a witness: “I am terrified,” Christine Blasey Ford told a television audience of 20 million Americans when she ...
reuters.com/legal/government/column-christine-blasey-fords-memoir-making-witness-2024-03-25/
Trump says he has nearly $500 million in cash but doesn't want to use it to pay New York judgment
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Quick Glance: Trump Trails Biden in Fundraising Amid Legal Bill Challenges
- President Biden's campaign maintains a significant financial edge over Donald Trump, who faces the challenges of fundraising for his potential return to office and settling his increasing legal bills seven months before the general election.
- Federal Election Commission reports revealed Biden's clear financial advantage over Trump, with Biden having $71 million in cash on hand compared to Trump's $33.5 million - more than double his rival's reserves.
- The reports highlight how Trump's legal issues are straining his campaign. Save America, the PAC used by the Trump campaign to cover legal expenses, spent more than it raised in February, with the majority of funds going towards legal costs.
- While trailing Trump in early polls, Biden's campaign and allied groups are surpassing Trump's fundraising efforts and the cash amassed for the general election.
Analysis: Democrats see Biden tortoise beating Trump hare in November race: The presidential election is shaping up as a classic tortoise-versus-hare tale.
bostonherald.com/2024/03/26/analysis-democrats-see-biden-tortoise-beating-trump-hare-in-november-race/
Scoop: House Democrats grow their GOP target list for 2024: All four candidates are in districts President Biden won in 2020.
axios.com/2024/03/28/house-democrats-2024-republican-targets
Bolsonaro Tells Brazil’s Top Court He Didn’t Seek Asylum With Hungary: Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s defense told the Supreme Court that is ...
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Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Sought Refuge in Hungarian Embassy Amid Investigations
- Brazil’s federal police confiscated former President Jair Bolsonaro’s passport and arrested a pair of his former aides on accusations of plotting a coup after he lost the 2022 presidential election on Feb. 8.
- Security-camera footage from the embassy shows Bolsonaro waiting to be let into the Hungarian Embassy in Brazil four days later. He appeared to stay at the embassy for the next two days, accompanied by security guards, the Hungarian ambassador, and staff members.
- Bolsonaro's stay at the embassy suggests an attempt to evade the Brazilian justice system by leveraging his friendship with far-right Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as he faces criminal investigations at home.
- The New York Times analyzed footage from four cameras in the Hungarian Embassy, confirming Bolsonaro's arrival on Feb. 12 and departure on Feb. 14, where he mostly remained out of sight during his stay.
Donald Trump 'Shake Up' Is Winning Over Democrats: More and more Democrats say Trump would shake up the country for the better, poll trends show.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-shake-winning-over-democrats-1883639
Retired justice tells CNN to expect ‘more and more and more’ abortion cases at the Supreme Court
cnn.com/2024/03/27/politics/stephen-breyer-abortion-wolf-blitzer-interview/
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Breyer says Supreme Court risks creating ‘Constitution that no one wants’: Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer said the Supreme Court risks creating a ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4558082-breyer-says-supreme-court-risks-creating-constitution-that-no-one-wants/
Hush money judge warns Trump’s lawyers to abide by rulings: Judge Juan Merchan on Tuesday warned former President Trump’s lawyers in his hush money case to abide ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4557254-hush-money-judge-warns-trumps-lawyers-to-abide-by-rulings/
Biden administration defends abortion pill access at US Supreme Court: The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday is poised to consider whether to restrict access to the ...
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President Joe Biden wins Missouri Democratic primary: President Joe Biden has won Missouri's primary. The state Democratic Party announced Biden's win several ...
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House Democrat Calls GOP Budget a 'Blueprint for a Dystopian Hellscape': Rep. Don Beyer warns the plan "would see unbridled benefits flowing to a wealthy and ...
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Breyer signals support for Supreme Court age, term limits: "I don't think that's harmful," Breyer told NBC regarding age and term limits.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Dunks on Alito During Abortion Hearing: He wanted to know if the FDA was infallible. She wondered the same about judges.
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Netflix must face revived 'Tiger King' copyright claim, US appeals court says: A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday revived part of a cameraman's copyright lawsuit ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/netflix-must-face-revived-tiger-king-copyright-claim-us-appeals-court-says-2024-03-27/
Judge Keeps Trump's Trial Date in Hush-Money Case as April 15: Live Updates: The former president had wanted a Manhattan judge to further delay his trial on ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/25/nyregion/trump-hush-money-trial
Democratic senators urge Biden to protect migrant children, spouses who might be deported under Trump
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Republican committee to select Buck's likely replacement, adding a challenge to Boebert's campaign
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Trump to return to court for a crucial hearing in his hush money case after new evidence delayed his trial
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Quick Glance: Trump Secures Victory in Court Hearing: Bond Reduced
- An appeals court handed Trump a major victory, reducing the bond required for his civil fraud verdict and giving him 10 more days to post it.
- Judge Merchan is suspicious of the defense team's efforts to delay the trial, pressing them on their timing to request documents and questioning their motives.
- Trump looks angry as he exits the courtroom and appears to relay messages through his lawyers during the rapid exchange with the judge.
- The court is out on a 45-minute break, and Trump's team has left the courtroom.
Coinbase must face US securities regulator's lawsuit: A federal judge in Manhattan on Wednesday said the U.S. securities regulator's lawsuit against Coinbase can ...
reuters.com/technology/coinbase-must-face-us-securities-regulators-lawsuit-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: Coinbase to Face US Securities Regulator's Lawsuit, Judge Rules
- A federal judge in Manhattan stated that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against Coinbase can proceed, but dismissed one claim made by the regulator against the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange.
- The decision is a partial victory for Coinbase and largely supports the SEC's approach to cryptocurrencies, aligning with other judges who have sided with the regulatory agency.
- The SEC sued Coinbase in June, alleging that the firm facilitated trading of at least 13 crypto tokens that should have been registered as securities and was operating illegally as a national securities exchange, broker, and clearing agency without registering with the regulator.
- Judge Failla allowed most of the lawsuit to continue but rejected the SEC's claim that Coinbase acted as an unregistered broker through its wallet application.
Six Still Missing in Bridge Collapse, and R.F.K. Jr. Picks a Running Mate: Plus, you missed your chance to own an “Indiana Jones” whip.
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/podcasts/bridge-collapse-rfk.html
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
The Little-Remembered Supreme Court Precedent That Could Protect IVF — and Abortion
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Appellate court gives Trump big break, says he can post $175M bond: An appeals court Monday gave Donald Trump a big civil bond break, cutting down his $464 ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Secures Pause on $454 Million Civil Fraud Judgment
- Donald Trump wins the ability to pause his $454 million civil fraud judgment by posting a $175 million bond within 10 days.
- A mid-level state appellate court grants Trump's request to delay enforcement of a February 16 judgment while considering his appeal.
- Presidential candidate Trump continues to raise funds for his campaign and legal costs as he faces four upcoming criminal trials.
- Trump's legal team seeks a delay in a New York state criminal trial over hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, revealing new federal documents.
Americans’ patience with Israel appears to wear thin: Americans haven’t turned against Israel, in a lot of ways. But they -- and especially Democrats -- continue ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/gaza-israel-war-polls/
Democrat Announces She's Leaving Congress: Representative Annie Kuster is leaving open a Congressional District won by President Joe Biden by single digits in ...
newsweek.com/annie-kuster-retiring-congress-new-hampshire-democrat-1884143
Battenfeld: Ronna McDaniel flap the latest example of liberal media cancel culture
bostonherald.com/2024/03/26/battenfeld-ronna-mcdaniel-flap-the-latest-example-of-liberal-media-cancel-culture/
Quick Glance: NBC ends association with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel
- NBC News severed ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel on Tuesday, shortly after bringing her on board as a political contributor on air.
- The decision came in response to a strong backlash from some of the network's journalists and commentators.
- McDaniel learned about her job termination through media reports rather than directly from NBC.
- The hiring and subsequent swift termination of McDaniel sparked public protests within the NBC network and beyond.
Democrats look for new ways to tax the super-rich : Americans have fought over how much to tax the highest earners for decades. But Biden’s budget includes some ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/27/biden-tax-billionaires-assets/
David Cay Johnston: Donald Trump “Finally Being Held to Account” After Half-Century of Criminality
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson: House Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of being ousted. Hard-right Rep ...
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Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.
- The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.
- The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.
- Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
Trump’s first criminal trial is now set for April 15: He is charged with falsifying business records to cover up a potential sex scandal.
politico.com/news/2024/03/25/trump-criminal-trial-date-set-new-york-00148834
NY Republican says House could ‘end up having a Speaker Hakeem Jeffries’ as GOP majority narrows
thehill.com/homenews/house/4555475-ny-republican-says-house-could-end-up-having-a-speaker-hakeem-jeffries-as-gop-majority-narrows/
US FTC could bring suit or reach settlement with TikTok over privacy probe, says source
reuters.com/technology/biden-administration-pursuing-tiktok-over-data-practices-politico-reports-2024-03-26/
The House GOP thought it was moving past internal drama. Then more showed up.: Republicans thought threats to oust the speaker had largely subsided after many ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/house-gop-thought-it-was-moving-past-internal-drama-then-more-showed-up/
Biden, Democratic lawmakers celebrate 14th anniversary of Affordable Care Act: President Biden and many other Democratic lawmakers posted online in celebration ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4552142-biden-democratic-lawmakers-celebrate-14th-anniversary-of-affordable-care-act/
Biden faces bipartisan backlash over UN Gaza ceasefire vote: A handful of the most pro-Israel Democrats in Congress have criticized the U.S. abstention.
axios.com/2024/03/27/biden-un-ceasefire-vote-bipartisan-backlash
Democrat Bush calls to repeal ‘zombie statute’ raised in abortion pill case: Justice Samuel Alito invoked the Comstock Act during the arguments ...
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California is preparing to defend itself — and the nation — against Trump 2.0: California officials are dusting off the playbook that made them a bulwark against ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/26/california-trump-climate-policies-00149225
Senate GOP cautions Trump on 15-week national abortion ban: Senate Republicans are warning former President Trump that restrictions on abortion should be left to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4555080-senate-gop-trump-abortion/
Federal appeals court keeps hold on Texas' sweeping immigration in new ruling: In the Tuesday night decision, the court walked through a number of issues it must ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/28/texas-immigration-law-ruling/73125857007/
GN Saibaba interview: ‘To believe in humanity, social progress, is that extremist?’
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Democrats see rescuing Speaker Johnson as best bet for Ukraine aid: A growing chorus of Democrats say promising to protect Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4560400-ukraine-aid-democrats-speaker-johnson/
House wracked by dysfunction as members plot exits: "Most all of us are contemplating leaving," one House Republican said.
axios.com/2024/03/27/house-members-retiring-quitting-productivity
The GOP shouldn’t count on retaking the Senate. Remember 2010 and 2022? : Before the GOP starts measuring the drapes in the majority leader’s office ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/26/gop-senate-candidate-quality-awful-majority/
Opinion | Honorable vs. Dishonorable Is on the Ballot: Nearly everything in American politics is topsy-turvy.
nytimes.com/2024/03/25/opinion/trump-biden-abbott-border.html
Texas border law plagued by legal doubts: The whiplash created by rapid-fire court orders is sparking alarm over whether a Texas law clearing the way for state ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4555079-texas-border-law-sb4-legal-doubts/
Elon Musk says the US needs a 'red wave' to save it: "I voted 100% Dem until a few years ago. Now, I think we need a red wave or America is toast ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-says-us-needs-red-wave-to-save-it-2024-3
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5 things to know for March 28: Bridge collapse, Gaza, Immigration, Disney, Crypto
cnn.com/2024/03/28/us/5-things-to-know-for-march-28-bridge-collapse-gaza-immigration-disney-crypto/
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Biden cancels $6 billion in student loan debt for 78,000 public service workers: U.S. President Joe Biden announced Thursday that $6 billion in student loans ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-cancels-6-billion-student-loan-debt-78000-public-service-workers-2024-03-21/
Quick Glance: Biden Supports 78,000 Borrowers with Debt Relief
- President Joe Biden announces an additional $6 billion in financial aid for student debt forgiveness.
- Under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, the remaining debts of 77,700 borrowers will be forgiven.
- Furthermore, 380,000 public service workers nearing debt forgiveness will soon be contacted by the President.
- Since assuming office, over 871,000 borrowers have been relieved of their debts as adjustments and updates were made to the program.
Supreme Court lifts pause on Texas law allowing migrant arrests: A federal appeals court has issued an order that again prevents Texas from arresting migrants ...
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-migrant-arrests-texas-13ffaed316d16f42e928f6958f0658f2
Quick Glance: Court Blocks Migrant Arrests in Texas Once Again
- Following the enforcement of the strict new immigration law, a federal appeals court issued an order late Tuesday preventing Texas from arresting migrants suspected of illegal entry into the USA.
- The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made the decision after weeks to allow Texas to enforce the law by pausing a lower judge's ruling.
- Earlier on Tuesday, a divided Supreme Court granted permission for Texas to implement a law granting police extensive powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally crossing the border as litigation on the matter unfolded.
- The federal government and Mexico have raised concerns about the contentious law and announced measures to impede its enforcement.
Election 2024 Poll: Biden Gains On Trump in Six Swing States: The move in the president's direction comes after five months of mostly consistent Trump leads ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-26/election-2024-poll-biden-gains-on-trump-in-six-swing-states
Republicans take a tough vote on funding and face a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-republicans-bad-day-greene-motion-vacate-mike-johnson-speaker-rcna144713
Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority
- Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.
- Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.
- His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.
- Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.
Pharmacies take appeal of $650 mln opioid award to Ohio top court: Pharmacy operators CVS , Walmart and Walgreens on Tuesday urged Ohio's highest court to ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/pharmacies-take-appeal-650-mln-opioid-award-ohio-top-court-2024-03-26/
Netanyahu's retaliation against Biden aggravates rift with pro-Israel Democrats: "They're really punishing us by denying us time with Ron Dermer ...
axios.com/2024/03/25/benjamin-netanyahu-un-israel-democrats
Can the Democrats Change Their Failing Playbook Before It’s Too Late?: The party shows the same old obsession with raising record amounts of money at the expense ...
commondreams.org/opinion/democrats-change-failing-playbook
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