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Election fundraiser in NYC brings Biden, Obama, Clinton together: A fundraiser for President Joe Biden in New York City that also stars Barack Obama and Bill ...
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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.
Biden Says US Should Fund Rebuilding of Downed Baltimore Bridge: President Joe Biden said the US government ought to pay to rebuild a major bridge in Baltimore ...
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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.
Hunter Biden to ask judge to dismiss tax charges as politically motivated: President Joe Biden’s son Hunter will ask a U.S. judge on Wednesday to dismiss the ...
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Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated
- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.
- A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.
- The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.
- Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.
Election 2024: As Biden visits swing states, Trump is fundraising and playing golf
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Quick Glance: Election 2024: Biden tours swing states, Trump fundraises and golfs
- Biden is touring the country and visiting swing states, while Trump remains mainly in Florida.
- Trump is struggling with money shortages and legal issues, focusing on donors.
- Biden emphasizes his activity to dispel concerns about his age, while Trump engages in fundraising and golf.
- Both sides project confidence as they try to highlight the weaknesses of the opponent.
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 will attend the wake of a slain NYPD officer as he goes after Biden over crime
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Trump is just 3 weeks from becoming the first ex-president to go on trial: In 60 surreal New York minutes, Donald Trump staved off a personal and financial ...
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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.
NBC's newest contributor has been dropped from the network following pushback: Ronna McDaniel — former head of the RNC and Trump ally — has been dropped by NBC ...
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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.
The Biden-Trump Cash Gap Is Starting to Show in 2024 Campaign: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital ...
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US Republican Chris Christie says no to No Labels presidential run: Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a Republican, has decided against running as the ...
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Quick Glance: Chris Christie Declines No Labels Presidential Bid
- Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie (R) has made the decision not to run as the No Labels candidate for president after extensively evaluating the prospects of a centrist third-party campaign against President Biden and former president Donald Trump.
- During the recent weeks, Christie, along with his team, explored the possibility of joining a No Labels campaign, while No Labels leaders intensified their efforts to court him as a candidate.
- In conclusion, Christie determined that while there is an abstract interest in a third choice in the upcoming election, there is no practical path to victory. The challenges include significant ballot access and legal expenses, a delayed start in fundraising campaign funds, and the risk of diverting votes from Biden to elect Trump as president, according to those involved.
- The No Labels leaders have set a deadline in early April to nominate a presidential ticket, with a clear indication that they will only proceed if they can recruit someone with a feasible chance of winning. Individuals involved with No Labels have informed others in recent weeks that they anticipate Christie will be the nominee, as reported by individuals familiar with the discussions.
Texas AG Ken Paxton reaches deal to end 2015 securities fraud charges: Prosecutors have announced a deal with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that would drop ...
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Quick Glance: Texas AG Paxton to Pay Nearly $300K in Fraud Case
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to end the fraud charges that have been looming over him for almost a decade.
- In a deal with special prosecutors, Paxton will have three felony charges dropped and will be required to provide full restitution to victims, complete community service, and undergo legal ethics education.
- The resolution of the case marks a significant legal and political victory for Paxton, allowing him to retain his elected position and legal license despite ongoing legal challenges.
- Despite facing a federal investigation and other legal battles, Paxton has maintained strong political support within the GOP, including from former President Donald Trump, showcasing his resilience amidst adversity.
Bloomberg Evening Briefing: New Poll Good News for Biden, Bad News for the Rich: Get caught up.
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Most Americans disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza: Poll: Poll shows ‘clear disconnect’ between President Joe Biden’s policies and US public ...
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Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Bill to End Shutdown Threat: President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion funding package that keeps the US government running ...
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US accuses Apple of building smartphone market monopoly in antitrust case: Landmark lawsuit is Biden administration’s first major antitrust action against iPhone ...
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RFK Jr. announces Nicole Shanahan as VP pick: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has chosen tech attorney and entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan to join his independent ...
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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.
Biden's campaign war chest exceeds Trump's before major fundraising event: U.S. President Joe Biden's campaign has pulled in more money ahead of November's ...
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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.
Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear power plant, a first in the US
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Jean-Pierre criticizes North Carolina radio host over ‘offensive’ Biden question: White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre sharply criticized a North ...
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US President Joe Biden pledged that the federal government will pay the full cost to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore ...
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Joe Lieberman, senator who was Al Gore’s running mate, dead at 82 : Fiercely independent former Democrat was backing third-party campaign in this year’s election ...
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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.
Trump evokes more anger and fear from Democrats than Biden does from Republicans, AP-NORC poll shows
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The White House Puts New Guardrails on Government Use of AI: Vice President Kamala Harris says new rules for government AI deployments, including a requirement ...
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Biden trolls Trump for boasting about golf trophies: ‘Quite the accomplishment’: President Biden poked fun at former President Trump for boasting about winning ...
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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.
War on Gaza: State Department official resigns over US support for Israel: A State Department official resigned on Wednesday in protest against the Biden ...
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Quick Glance: Resignation Due to US Support for Israel
- A senior official at the State Department resigned in protest against the almost impossible promotion of human rights due to US support for Israel's war in Gaza.
- Annelle Sheline, aged 38, announced her resignation while still in the middle of her two-year contract with the US Department of State as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
- Initially hesitant to publicly announce her resignation, Sheline was encouraged by colleagues opposing US support for Israel's actions in Gaza.
- These resignations are the latest in a series of public protests against the Biden administration's support for Israel, leading to internal turmoil within the US State Department.
Jill Biden wrote children's book about her White House cat, Willow, that will be published in June
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Quick Glance: First Cat: Jill Biden publishes children's book about her cat Willow
- First Lady Jill Biden depicts her cat Willow's life in the White House in an illustrated children's book.
- Willow, adopted during Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign, explores the White House and meets the people working there.
- Proceeds from the book sales will be donated to charities supporting military dogs.
- The book about Willow is not the first to feature a presidential pet as the protagonist, and Jill Biden has previously released other children's books.
US Homebuyers Expecting $10,000 Savings Face Tough Reality: Consumers expecting big savings from a National Association of Realtors’ class-action settlement over ...
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Biden signs $1.2T funding package after shutdown threat ends: President Joe Biden has signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that Congress just passed ...
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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.
Baltimore’s Key Bridge rebuild could take a decade, analysts say: The cleanup process could take up to a year.
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The Interlocking Political Fates of Biden and Netanyahu: Is the Israeli-American ‘special relationship’ in danger, or are the two leaders merely playing a game ...
newlinesmag.com/spotlight/the-interlocking-political-fates-of-biden-and-netanyahu/
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 ...
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'Yellowstone' star Forrie J. Smith says he was 'kicked off' flight for refusing to sit next to masked passenger
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Quick Glance: Yellowstone Star Forrie J. Smith Removed from Plane
- The actor, known for his role as ranch hand Lloyd Pierce, was kicked off a plane for complaining about a masked passenger.
- Smith, 65, was quoted in an Instagram post on Sunday with a self-filmed video stating that he didn't feel comfortable sitting next to someone with a mask.
- He mentioned having consumed alcohol but denied being drunk, and said he was removed from the plane for refusing to sit next to someone with a mask.
- Smith has previously expressed his opposition to COVID-19 vaccination requirements, stating in 2022 that he is unvaccinated and has no intention of getting vaccinated.
Biden administration cracks down on so-called junk insurance: The Biden administration on Thursday will finalize a rule aimed at cracking down on short-term ...
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Biden's Bid to Tax the Rich Could Be the 2024 Lift the President Needs: New polling finds a majority of Americans across party lines support raising taxes on ...
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Biden's attempt to mimic Trump's namecalling backfires after 'Broke Don's' stock soars
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Quick Glance: Trump's Truth Social Stock Surges Despite Company Losses
- Shares of Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social have seen a significant increase in their first days of trading.
- Despite the company's lack of profit and meager quarterly revenue, it has been valued at over $8 billion.
- Experts suggest that the stock surge is driven more by Trump's political supporters than financial fundamentals.
- While the future of Truth Social remains uncertain in the competitive social media industry, it may serve as a platform for Trump's future media ventures.
Democrats fear Trump more than Biden scares GOP: Poll: More Democrats fear former President Trump being reelected than Republicans fear President Biden’s ...
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U.S. Said It Was Calling for a Gaza Ceasefire, But Its U.N. Resolution Didn’t Say That: Phyllis Bennis
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Quick Glance: Russia and China Veto US Cease-Fire Resolution
- Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored UN resolution on Friday calling for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid for over 2 million hungry Palestinians.
- The resolution reflected a shift in U.S. stance, diverging from much of the world's push for an unconditional end to the fighting.
- While the resolution would have been officially binding, it would not have stopped the fighting or released hostages, but it would have increased pressure on Israel as its closest ally aligns more with global calls for a cease-fire.
- The Security Council had passed two resolutions on the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, but none had called for a cease-fire.
Trump is selling $60 Bibles with ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’ singer Lee Greenwood : Donald Trump on Tuesday started promoting a line of pricey Bibles in a ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Initiates Bible Sales During Political Campaign
- As he gears up for a White House comeback, Donald Trump has commenced selling Bibles.
- In a video on his Truth Social platform, Trump encouraged his supporters to purchase the 'God Bless the USA Bible' inspired by Lee Greenwood.
- Selling Bibles is just the latest commercial venture Trump has undertaken during his campaign.
- A spokesperson for Trump and the God Bless the USA Bible did not immediately respond to inquiries about the licensing agreement.
Biden narrowly leads Trump, trails when third-party candidates factored in: Poll: President Biden is narrowly ahead of former President Trump in a new national ...
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Biden goes local in effort to get around national media: President Biden is seeking to find ways to lure swing state voters without just relying on the national ...
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Biden, Netanyahu on collision course after Gaza UN vote: Wartime relations between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sank to a new low on ...
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Biden opens the door to revisiting the early days of the pandemic
: The campaign has searched for ways to puncture the sense of nostalgia for the Trump era.
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US Announces $6 Billion to Clean Up Heavy Manufacturing: The Biden administration is awarding about $6 billion in grants to help cut emissions from metals ...
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US election campaign: Biden gains in the polls - even in contested states: Voter polls have been rather frustrating for Joe Biden recently. But now there are ...
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Trump wins pause of $454 million civil fraud ruling, avoiding asset seizures: Donald Trump won a bid on Monday to pause his $454 million civil fraud judgment if ...
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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.
Ahmaud Arbery's killers ask a US appeals court to overturn their hate crime convictions
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Carville: ‘Too many preachy females’ are ‘dominating the culture of the Democratic Party’
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Biden’s Biofuel Push Risks Dethroning Corn as King of US Crops: American farmers will plant more corn than soybeans in 2024 — as they have in most years for over ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-27/biden-s-biofuel-push-risks-dethroning-corn-as-king-of-us-crops
Ex-oil and gas workers push geothermal power forward in Texas: Texas has become an early hot spot for geothermal energy exploration as scores of former oil ...
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Biden cancels $6bn in student debt for public service workers: The president has cancelled over $140bn in student debt since taking office.
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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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DOJ says 20 charged over threats to election officials including Arizona's Katie Hobbs
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Quick Glance: Federal Charges for Threatening Election Workers
- The Justice Department reported that approximately 20 individuals have been charged for threatening election officials during the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over half a dozen receiving sentences ranging from one to 3 ½ years.
- Investigators must assess reported threats to determine if they escalate from free speech to actual violent or death threats, considering the reason behind the threat and its impact on the recipient.
- Threats commonly arise during election periods, often fueled by denial of election results, leading to severe consequences for election workers, their families, and colleagues.
- Judge Steven P. Logan emphasized that violent threats pose a significant risk to American institutions and employees, constituting a direct assault on the rule of law.
GOP Rep. James Comer doubles down on shift from Biden impeachment to criminal referrals
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Biden and Trump face a new challenger: ‘Literally Anybody Else’: Dustin Ebey, a teacher from Texas, has legally changed his name and is collecting signatures to ...
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Quick Glance: US Election: Texan Enters Race as 'Literally Any Other Person'
- A man from Texas, USA, plans to run in the upcoming presidential elections under the name 'Literally Any Other Person' to express his dissatisfaction with presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
- Dustin Ebey, a 35-year-old US Army veteran, has legally changed his name to 'Literally Any Other Person' to contest for the White House as he is 'fed up' with the 'constant power struggle' between the Democrats and the Republicans, as reported by The Guardian.
- 'Literally Any Other Person' needs at least 113,000 signatures from non-primary voters in the state of Texas by May to have his name listed on the ballots. Given the improbability, he is advocating for people to manually write his name in.
Republicans threaten to hold AG Merrick Garland in contempt over Joe Biden documents case
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Quick Glance: Republicans Threaten AG Garland Over Biden Documents Case
- House Republicans threatened to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress if he did not turn over unredacted materials related to the special counsel probe into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
- Reps. James Comer and Jim Jordan demanded Garland comply with the subpoena by providing the unredacted audio and transcripts of Hur’s hourslong interviews with Biden and his ghostwriter by April 8.
- The Justice Department emphasized its transparency with Congress throughout the process in response to the letter from the Republican chairmen.
- There are major differences between the two probes: Biden returned the documents and cooperated with the investigation, while Trump is accused of concealing documents from the government and seeking to destroy potentially incriminating evidence.
Trump gets surprise financial lifeline with $175M bond decision: Former President Trump won a surprise decision from a New York appeals court Monday that ...
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Trump's RNC struggles in swing states as Biden's team grows: Significant parts of the RNC's get-out-the-vote operation in states likely to decide the election ...
axios.com/2024/03/28/rnc-struggles-swing-states-biden
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 ...
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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.
Some Republicans who supported Nikki Haley are still refusing to back Donald Trump
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New US rules seek to curb methane from oil and gas on public lands: The Biden administration on Wednesday said it had finalized rules aimed at limiting methane ...
reuters.com/world/us/new-us-rules-seek-curb-leaks-oil-gas-drilling-public-lands-2024-03-27/
James Comer sums up his ‘evidence’ of Biden crimes. It’s scant.: The House Oversight Committee chairman bungles facts and makes sweeping generalizations in his ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/28/james-comer-sums-up-his-evidence-biden-crimes-its-scant/
IMF Warns Central Banks Must Be Free of Election-Year Political Pressures: Central banks must follow through on the fight against inflation and resist political ...
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Biden expands window to try and keep millions more low-income Americans insured: The end of a Covid-era Medicaid protection has created an acute problem for the ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/28/biden-americans-medicaid-00149491
Netanyahu’s decision to cancel Rafah meetings causes new rupture with Biden: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision Monday to scrap a planned ...
cnn.com/2024/03/25/politics/joe-biden-benjamin-netanyahu-rafah-meetings/
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Why this is a wild week for Trump even by his standards: Donald Trump’s tumultuous life has been rocked by bankruptcies, personal scandals ...
cnn.com/2024/03/24/politics/trump-wild-week-analysis/
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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/
The USA, Germany and Ukraine: War capability must be - not to make war, but to deter the next one. Unfortunately, the main Western powers USA and Germany seem to ...
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‘Morning Joe’ Advises Trump to Stop Calling Biden a ‘Doddering Old Man’ Since He’s ‘Objectively Incoherent’ | Video
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Trump’s crumbling empire gives Biden a golden opportunity : If Biden wants to capitalize on his opponent’s troubles, he’ll double down on campaigning while ...
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4559163-trumps-crumbling-empire-gives-biden-a-golden-opportunity/
US and Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in over 60 years: Biden and Kishida to announce move to counter China at White House meeting next month
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Biden, Trump Risk Sending US Debt Levels Higher, Ken Rogoff Says: Harvard University economics professor Kenneth Rogoff said both President Joe Biden and his ...
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Quick Glance: Biden, Trump Risk Sending US Debt Levels Higher, Ken Rogoff Warns
- Harvard University economics professor Kenneth Rogoff said both President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump risk sending US debt levels into dangerous territory.
- Rogoff emphasized that the era of ultra-low interest rates won't return, and Washington fails to grasp the risk.
- He cautioned against rising borrowing which could lead to inflation and interest rate volatility, and political pressure on the Federal Reserve.
- Rogoff highlighted that both Biden and Trump may favor policies increasing debt, warning about the risks associated with these actions.
RFK Jr.’s sister worries he’s taking votes from Biden: ‘There’s so much at stake’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4558336-rfk-jrs-sister-worries-hes-taking-votes-from-biden-theres-so-much-at-stake/
Netanyahu cancels meetings with Biden officials over UN ceasefire vote: The U.S. allowed the resolution to pass. Bibi isn't happy.
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Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
Soaring Food Prices Undermine Biden's Economic Pitch to Voters: President Joe Biden is regularly promoting signs of a strengthening economy and easing ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-17/grocery-prices-are-up-25-in-four-years-that-s-hurting-biden-s-economic-pitch
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