More articles on this subject
Previous
In The New York Times Opinion Section
"Older Americans are beginning a turn in the progressive direction, a turn that will accelerate as time goes on ... Show more
President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump. Trump says he's ready to go
apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-debates-97c527d59bac59c06d2ee0e1edb81d9b
Forecasting pioneer: ‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’: A notable forecaster of presidential elections said in a recent interview that “a lot ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4624541-forecasting-pioneer-lictman-biden-trump-2024/
Biden administration pushes back plan to ban menthol cigarettes: The Biden administration has reportedly abandoned its plans to ban menthol cigarettes after ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4624481-biden-dropping-plan-ban-menthol-cigarettes-report/
Quick Glance: Biden administration faces delays in menthol cigarettes ban
- The planned implementation of a ban on menthol cigarettes in the US is expected to take 'significantly more time,' according to US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement on Friday.
- In April 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially announced the ban on the popular mint flavor, setting a deadline for August 2023. Final rules were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review in October, with the status listed as 'pending.'
- According to the proposed FDA regulations, the manufacturing and sale of menthols would be prohibited, without direct regulation of smokers themselves.
- A prohibition on menthol cigarettes could potentially save up to 650,000 lives over the next 40 years, with a third of these lives being saved within the black community, as stated by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
ByteDance says it won’t sell TikTok business in US: TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance said it will not sell the popular video sharing app to continue its ...
trib.al/rPv9P4n
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...
nzz.ch/meinung/gaza-proteste-in-den-usa-weiten-sich-aus-sie-sind-gezielt-und-gut-organisiert-ld.1827944
Trump's immunity arguments and the experiences of the justices who might support it
npr.org/2024/04/26/1247383537/trumps-immunity-arguments-supreme-court-conservatives
US Vice President Kamala Harris hosted Kim Kardashian at the White House to discuss criminal justice reform, after the Biden administration granted clemency to ...
reut.rs/3xVhCa4
Utah congressional candidate says Jan. 6 protesters are ‘politically persecuted’ — and he’s a Democrat
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/04/26/utah-congressional-candidate-says/
Trump's three US Supreme Court appointees thrash out immunity claim: When the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately rules on Donald Trump's claim of presidential ...
reuters.com/world/us/trumps-three-us-supreme-court-appointees-thrash-out-immunity-claim-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
- Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.
- The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.
- The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.
- The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
Exclusive: Biden opens first field office in Florida: The campaign now has a footprint in a county that went Democrat in the past two presidential elections.
axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/04/25/biden-campaign-field-office-florida
Leaked USAID Document Concludes Israel Impeded Gaza Aid: "Biden is breaking the law and defying his own agencies to fund Israeli war crimes ...
commondreams.org/news/usaid-israel-weapons
CNN Poll: Few think Trump is being treated the same as other defendants: As the first criminal prosecution of a former American president began just 13% ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/cnn-poll-trump-trial/
DOJ rebuffs GOP’s second demand for Biden-Hur audio recordings: The Justice Department on Thursday for a second time declined to turn over audio recordings of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4621979-doj-rebuffs-gops-second-demand-for-biden-hur-audio-recordings/
Biden vs. GOP: Tax fight heats up ahead of election: Rhetoric is heating up on competing visions for taxes from Democrats and Republicans ahead of the 2024 ...
thehill.com/business/4621855-biden-gop-tax-fight-heats-up-ahead-of-elections/
U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
on.wsj.com/3UypAig
Quick Glance: Unlikelihood of Fed Rate Cut Before Elections Disrupts Markets
- Investors cast doubt on a Fed rate cut before September.
- Expectations are now fully priced in for a rate cut on November 6-7.
- The shift in market expectations stemmed from inflation and growth data.
- There is now an estimated 75 percent likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September.
Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
huffpost.com/entry/why-do-millennials-write-lol-after-everything_n_6622dd3be4b0167f7bf4e2d0
Biden and the Dems Are Slowing Big Oil’s LNG Gravy Train: Citizens like me are grateful that some of our elected leaders are finally standing up to Big Oil.
commondreams.org/opinion/biden-dems-lng
Trump immunity hearing: US Supreme Court hearing begins - BBC News: The landmark case will decide whether an ex-president can be charged for allegedly illegal ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-us-canada-68892030
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Trump could get partial victory after Supreme Court hears immunity case: The justices seemed open to further delays in the case.
axios.com/2024/04/25/supreme-court-trump-immunity-prosecuton
Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy
- During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.
- Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.
- Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.
- Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.
The Supreme Court Appears Poised to Protect the Presidency—and Donald Trump: Jeannie Suk Gersen on the Supreme Court’s consideration of Trump v. U.S. ...
newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/the-supreme-court-appears-poised-to-protect-the-presidency-and-donald-trump
FBI ignores Jeffrey Epstein victims after Larry Nassar settlement: The Justice Department acknowledged it botched investigations into Jeffrey Epstein but won't ...
businessinsider.com/fbi-ignores-jeffrey-epstein-victims-after-larry-nassar-settlement-2024-4
Gordon Gekko Actor Michael Douglas Helps Raise Cash for Biden: President Joe Biden is courting actors and business leaders in Westchester County, New York ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/gordon-gekko-actor-michael-douglas-helps-raise-cash-for-biden
Finley: Trump's right. Prosecution isn't fair. It's politics: The Democratic strategy to engage Donald Trump in the courtroom rather than on the campaign trail ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/nolan-finley/2024/04/24/finley-trumps-right-prosecution-isnt-fair-its-politics/73424071007/
White House doesn’t want to touch House speaker drama: Even though Johnson helped move his foreign policy aid package, the president isn’t going to intervene on ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/biden-mike-johnson-future-00154254
Ballooning immigrant detention enrages advocates: Human rights advocates see the Biden administration’s expansion of detention-reliant immigration enforcement as ...
thehill.com/latino/4621399-immigrant-detention-advocates-border-biden/
McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan withdrawal
trib.al/m4ZcJco
Exclusive poll: America warms to mass deportations: Nearly two-thirds of Americans said illegal immigration is a real crisis, not a politically driven media ...
axios.com/2024/04/25/trump-biden-americans-illegal-immigration-poll
Justice Department is investigating McKinsey consulting firm’s role in opioid epidemic
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/mckinsey-justice-department-opioid/
Cities that could benefit from the Ukraine aid: The recently approved US aid to Ukraine could help create American jobs. Here are some of the cities that could ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-aid-bill-help-american-jobs-military-defense-business-economy-2024-4
Poll: Trump remains vulnerable on abortion with independents, some Republicans: Half of voters in a new POLITICO-Morning Consult poll support states making their ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/trump-abortion-polling-00154213
Biden replaces coordinator for Gaza aid with head of US Institute of Peace: The Biden administration is appointing the head of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) ...
thehill.com/policy/4620628-biden-replaces-coordinator-for-gaza-aid-with-head-of-us-institute-of-peace/
Arizona indicts 18, including Rudy Giuliani, for 'fake elector' scheme to overturn 2020 election for Donald Trump
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/arizona-indicts-republicans-donald-trump-election-fraud/103767788
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Supreme Court justices discuss self-pardon in Trump immunity hearing: Justice Alito asked whether every president could just pardon themselves right before ...
businessinsider.com/supreme-court-justices-self-pardon-trump-immunity-hearing-2024-4
Ohio lawmakers negotiate to assure Biden makes the state's fall ballot: Republican legislative leaders in Ohio are negotiating with Democrats to assure President ...
apnews.com/article/ohio-ballot-deadline-biden-election-1b99cc5ebb07227e166403fed2cf0892
Poll: Biden economy is a big concern for independent Mass. voters: Independents are less likely to share Democrats’ rosy take on the state’s economy ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/25/business/massachusetts-voter-poll-independents-biden-economy/
How Latino Voters Will Decide the 2024 Election: Latino voters are "geographically concentrated" in key states, meaning they will play a "decisive role" in the ...
newsweek.com/how-latino-voters-will-decide-2024-election-1893129
Boeing crash victims' families urge DOJ to criminally prosecute company: Ethiopia crash victims' families met with the DOJ in Washington D.C. Wednesday.
abcnews.go.com/US/boeing-crash-victims-families-urge-doj-criminally-prosecute/story
Foreign Aid Package Comes With New Sanctions Risks for Companies: Prosecutors will now have up to 10 years to investigate sanctions violations ...
on.wsj.com/4baX2AN
Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s absolute immunity claims: The Supreme Court appeared ready to reject former President Donald Trump’s claims ...
omaha.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/takeaways-from-the-supreme-court-arguments-on-trump-s-absolute-immunity-claims/article_fbf03ba7-0624-566d-8d84-a0d7f89bf663.html
Donald Trump’s Day at the Supreme Court: Susan B. Glasser on the oral arguments Donald Trump’s legal team gave before the Supreme Court and the state Trump trial ...
newyorker.com/news/letter-from-bidens-washington/king-donalds-day-at-the-supreme-court
Anti-democratic warning signs are blinking in current polling: The Pew Research Center found indifference among Republicans about Donald Trump’s actions in 2020 ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/25/trump-republicans-election-polling/
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says Bidenomics is only ‘partially’ working as many Americans aren’t feeling ‘lifted up by this economy’
fortune.com/2024/04/25/jamie-dimon-on-bidenomics-jpmorgan-chase-economy-inflation-infrastructure/
Paid articlePaid
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over its opioids work: McKinsey & Co is under criminal investigation in the United States over allegations that the ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/mckinsey-faces-us-criminal-probe-over-opioids-work-sources-say-20240425-p5fmih.html
The Biden Administration’s Plan to Make American Homes More Efficient: Bill McKibben on a ruling by HUD that will require home builders to follow stricter energy ...
newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-biden-administrations-plan-to-make-american-homes-more-efficient
Zelenskyy gave three arguments for Republicans not voting for aid to Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/25/zelenskyy-to-republicans-not-voting-for-aid-it-is-beneficial-for-the-us/
Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson rails against corporate greed in Oldham stop
courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/25/marianne-williamson-visits-louisville-area-in-last-stop-for-campaign/73427078007/
There Is No TikTok in China, Only Douyin. Here’s What It Is.: ByteDance owns both TikTok and Douyin, and although TikTok has more users around the world ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/business/china-tiktok-douyin.html
Quick Glance: Chinese TikTok App Sale Required for National Security Measures
- A newly enacted law mandates the sale of the Chinese-owned TikTok app to address national security concerns.
- According to experts, China has intensified its online information operations in recent years to advance its broader objectives.
- China has actively sought to leverage TikTok to influence politics in Taiwan, yet these endeavors ultimately proved unsuccessful.
- While TikTok was utilized in these publicly identified Chinese operations, researchers have not observed a specific emphasis on the app compared to other popular platforms.
Molly Ticehurst's alleged murder in central west NSW exposes fault in state's justice system, former magistrate says
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-26/nsw-molly-ticehurst-justice-system-bail-domestic-violence/103768390
America’s Childcare Is Unfit for the Postmodern Age | by Bruce Ackerman - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/biden-could-win-re-election-by-supporting-working-parents-by-bruce-ackerman-2024-04
Paid articlePaid
DOJ Disputes Roman Storm's Characterization of Tornado Cash Operations in New Filing
coindesk.com/policy/2024/04/27/doj-disputes-roman-storms-characterization-of-tornado-cash-operations-in-new-filing/
Crypto mixing is ‘not a crime,’ says CryptoQuant CEO: “It's like punishing the inventor of the knife instead of the one who uses it,” wrote CryptoQuant’s CEO.
cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-mixing-not-crime-crypto-quant-ceo
Federal oversight of Utah State will continue longer than anticipated. Here’s why.
sltrib.com/news/education/2024/04/25/federal-oversight-utah-state-will/
DOJ investigators visited Al Cannon Detention Center day after jail suicide: Federal investigators visited the Al Cannon Detention Center less than a day after a ...
postandcourier.com/news/doj-visits-charleston-county-jail-death/article_c9c76de8-03dd-11ef-b1f4-f777e2e548a3.html
Quiboloy remains in the Philippines: DOJ: Authorities are still searching for controversial pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who celebrates his 72nd birthday today.
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/25/quiboloy-nananatili-sa-pilipinas-doj-1902
DOJ: Officials who will cooperate with ICC probe may be held accountable: The Department of Justice warned that government officials who will cooperate with the ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/25/doj-officials-who-will-cooperate-with-icc-probe-may-be-held-accountable-1509
Supreme Court: Donald Trump is not a king either: The Supreme Court is discussing the ex-president's immunity. The ruling could shift the boundaries of power ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/donald-trump-anhoerung-immunitaet-supreme-court
Paid articlePaid
Apollo Quiboloy still in Philippines, says DOJ: The justice department asks the Supreme Court for the transfer of Quiboloy's sexual and child abuse case ...
rappler.com/philippines/doj-says-apollo-quiboloy-still-in-philippines-april-2024/
Wisconsin DOJ inquiry into clergy abuse reaches 3 years. Here's what we know so far
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/25/wisconsin-clergy-abuse-inquiry-enters-third-year-what-we-know-so-far/73452106007/
FTC chief says tech advancements risk health care price fixing: Price fixing removes competition from the market and generally makes goods and services more ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/25/ftc-chief-says-tech-advancements-risk-health-care-price-fixing/
Trump on Trial - Project Syndicate: From a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP ...
project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-on-trial
Texas lawmakers have no problem trampling the will of voters.: An attempt to oust the Travis County district attorney shows how Texas lawmakers have no problem ...
expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/jose-garza-greg-abbott-19420236.php
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-long-range-missiles-4d2254639eb5a503d8b0a291ed0680e9
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
reut.rs/44duC6Y
Quick Glance: Decline in US Births, Teen Births at Record Low: CDC
- The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday.
- Between 2015 and 2020, there was an average decrease in the number of births by 2% per year, including a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020.
- There was a slight increase in births by 1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number remained generally stable from 2021 to 2022, according to the report.
Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers
apnews.com/article/joe-biden-union-endorsement-651dd9dd2eb8e16ab898366e9501dc4e
US to decide by late May if Boeing violated prosecution deal, sources say: U.S. Justice Department officials plan to decide as soon as late May whether Boeing ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-decide-by-late-may-if-boeing-violated-prosecution-deal-sources-say-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Some Nikki Haley voters are hanging on to her candidacy and, like her, refuse to endorse Trump
apnews.com/article/nikki-haley-donald-trump-pennsylvania-joe-biden-c8ab4e675cfd2fa64d6b749b881c6fbd
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
apnews.com/article/shooting-chicago-police-investigation-3d075a6dc4bc8fa3535d8dd2340446f7
McKinsey Is Under Criminal Investigation for Its Opioid Work: Federal prosecutors are examining the consulting company’s role in helping “turbocharge” the sale ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/business/mckinsey-criminal-investigation.html
Quick Glance: Investigation against McKinsey in the US over involvement in the opioid industry
- A grand jury was established to examine evidence related to consulting for pharmaceutical companies involved in the addiction epidemic.
- McKinsey is under a criminal investigation in the US for its involvement with opioid manufacturers.
- Furthermore, federal prosecutors are looking into whether the company impeded justice through its actions as concerns about its work grew.
- According to a source, the US Department of Justice has been scrutinizing McKinsey's activities for several years, with a grand jury now set up in Virginia to review evidence.
US to decide by late May if Boeing violated prosecution deal, sources say: U.S. Department of Justice officials are planning to decide as soon as late May ...
reut.rs/3wboLCz
Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down: Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to President Biden, will testify before the ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4619450-fauci-to-testify-before-congress-for-the-first-time-since-stepping-down/
Biden notches another union endorsement as building trades back reelection: President Joe Biden secured another union's backing on Wednesday as the organization ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-notches-another-union-endorsement-building-trades-back-reelection-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Biden meets 4-year-old Abigail Edan, an American who was held hostage by Hamas: President Joe Biden has met at the White House with Abigail Edan ...
apnews.com/article/biden-abigail-edan-hostage-child-release-hamas-a4dd8ec2c1753730695f68dd64c6bc29
Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...
nzz.ch/international/russische-gelder-beschlagnahmen-die-usa-schrauben-am-internationalen-recht-ld.1827574
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Union leader endorsing Biden: ‘We’re not gonna waste a lot of time’ on Trump supporters
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617991-building-trades-union-endorses-biden/
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
apnews.com/article/overtime-eligibility-salaried-workers-biden-4bf790961d287794201f13b903fa9119
Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine: The Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Biden on Wednesday signed ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4617823-us-announces-1-billion-package-for-ukraine/
Justice Dept. to Pay $139 Million to Gymnasts over Mishandling of Abuse Claims Against Dr. Larry Nassar
democracynow.org/2024/4/24/headlines/justice_dept_to_pay_139_million_to_gymnasts_over_mishandling_of_abuse_claims_against_larry_nassar
Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
President Biden signed a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Wednesday, after months of gridlock that put the centerpiece of his ...
nyti.ms/4b6LYEK
Cornel West: Both parties ‘beyond redemption’: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West said both major American political parties are beyond saving in an ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617690-cornel-west-both-parties-beyond-redemption/
Next
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics