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2024-06-20 09:42:39

Fauci says he still fears someone may kill him
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Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci expressed his fear of being murdered in an interview with USA Today. Fauci stated that he has become the target of people with extremist views and has regularly been targeted by conservatives over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, a man from West Virginia was sentenced to about three years in prison for threatening Fauci and others. Fauci also discussed the divisiveness in society during the pandemic and the harassment his family has faced. He described the country as having a 'degree of schizophrenia' and emphasized the need for unity. Fauci's concerns about his safety stem from the threats he has received due to his role in the pandemic response.
#AnthonyFauci #Covid19 #Pandemic #Threats #Conservatives #Divisiveness #Harassment
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4729529-fauci-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-death-threats/

2024-06-20 08:59:02

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2024-06-12 20:09:39

U.S. announces 300 new sanctions targeting Russia’s ‘war economy’
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The Biden administration announced 300 new sanctions targeting Russia's 'war economy' in an effort to choke off its ability to fund the war against Ukraine. The sanctions aim to increase the risk for financial institutions dealing with Russia's war economy and eliminate paths for evasion. It is unclear how much impact the sanctions will have on Russia's ability to wage war, as Putin has implemented policies to circumvent previous sanctions. The Treasury Department and State Department issued about 300 sanctions on individuals and entities enabling Russia's war effort and evading sanctions. The sanctions target individuals and entities in Russia and across the world, including in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Caribbean. The actions also include new guidelines for foreign financial institutions and steps to impede the Russian government's ability to employ IT consultancy services and design services. Further sanctions target Russia's pursuit of liquefied natural gas exports and seek to disrupt its efforts to circumvent sanctions by designating 90 individuals and entities in various countries. The sanctions take effect immediately, with some restrictions coming into effect in September.
#UsSanctions #Russia #WarEconomy #Ukraine #Sanctions #FinancialInstitutions #VladimirPutin #TreasuryDepartment #StateDepartment #ForeignFinancialInstitutions #ItConsultancyServices #LiquefiedNaturalGasExports
https://thehill.com/policy/international/4718008-us-sanctions-russia-war-economy/

2024-06-12 01:34:32

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2024-06-08 17:29:36

Frost lauds White House for positive jobs report: ‘The president is really landing this’
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Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) praised the White House for a positive jobs report, saying, 'The president is really landing this.' The U.S. added more than 270,000 jobs in May, surpassing expectations. However, the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4 percent. Frost acknowledged that some people are not feeling the positive impact due to high prices. Despite the economic wins, a majority of Americans still believe the U.S. is in a recession. Experts attribute this divide to factors such as inflation and a shifting media landscape. Frost and MSNBC host Chris Hayes agreed that housing costs are a major issue, but they attribute it to local policy and the Federal Reserve, not President Biden. The May jobs report comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting to vote on interest rates, which have remained steady this year.
#MaxwellFrost #JoeBiden #WhiteHouse #MayJobsReport #Economy #Inflation #InterestRates #LaborDepartment #Msnbc
https://thehill.com/business/4711640-maxwell-frost-joe-biden-white-house-may-jobs-report/

2024-06-08 10:39:51

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2024-06-07 22:15:39

5 revelations from Supreme Court justices’ latest financial disclosures
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The latest financial disclosures of the Supreme Court justices were released, revealing several revelations. Justice Clarence Thomas amended his disclosures to include two trips paid for by billionaire Harlan Crow. Eight of the justices detailed 19 trips they received reimbursement for last year, 11 of which were paid for by colleges and universities. Four justices earned significant book royalties, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson earning the most at $893,750. Justice Elena Kagan rents out a parking space in Washington, D.C. Justice Sonia Sotomayor has a new rental property near Miami and also rents out a unit in Manhattan.
#SupremeCourt #FinancialDisclosures #Revelations #ClarenceThomas #HarlanCrow #Trips #BookRoyalties #RentalProperty #ElenaKagan #SoniaSotomayor
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4710159-supreme-court-justices-financial-disclosure-revelations/

2024-06-07 22:15:06

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2024-06-07 22:14:55

US adds 272,000 jobs in May, blowing past expectations
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The U.S. economy added 272,000 jobs in May, surpassing economists' expectations of 185,000 jobs. The unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4 percent. The data was released by the Labor Department on Friday.
#UsEconomy #JobMarket #UnemploymentRate #LaborDepartment
https://thehill.com/video/us-adds-272000-jobs-in-may-blowing-past-expectations/9765758/

2024-06-07 18:05:22

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2024-06-07 18:05:11

George Conway: Critics should call Trump ‘crazy’ because it drives him ‘nuts’
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George Conway, one of former President Trump’s most vocal GOP critics, suggests that critics should call Trump 'crazy' because it drives him 'nuts'. Conway argues that Trump has a narcissistic personality disorder and is a sociopath. He believes that openly discussing Trump's psychological condition can create a cycle where Trump acts crazy, leading to more video footage. Conway advises liberals to laugh at and mock Trump, but also acknowledges the seriousness of the potential consequences if Trump is reelected in November, warning of civil disorder. The Trump campaign responded by calling Conway a loser with mental issues suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome.
#GeorgeConway #DonaldTrump #TheDailyShow #2024PresidentialElection #TrumpGuilty #TrumpHushMoneyTrial
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4709844-george-conway-trump-crazy-daily-show-ronny-chieng/

2024-06-07 15:21:30

US adds 272,000 jobs in May, blowing past expectations
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The U.S. economy added 272,000 jobs in May, surpassing economists' expectations of 185,000 jobs. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 4 percent. This breaks the longest streak of sub-4 percent unemployment since the 1960s. The Federal Reserve is preparing to vote on interest rates next week, but hopes are low for rate cuts this month. The central bank has maintained rates at 5.25 to 5.5 percent since July 2023. Inflation, which peaked at 9.1 percent in June 2022, has fallen to 3.4 percent in April. However, as inflation remains above target, the central bank has held rates steady.
#UsEconomy #JobsReport #UnemploymentRate #FederalReserve #InterestRates #Inflation
https://thehill.com/business/4709515-us-adds-272000-jobs-in-may-blowing-past-expectations/

2024-06-05 12:56:55

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2024-06-05 12:56:44

Biden pushes antitrust agenda as economic approval sags
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The Biden administration and Democratic lawmakers are focusing on antitrust measures as prices rise and confidence in the president's handling of the economy declines. They aim to shift blame onto the private sector for inflation concerns. The Justice Department and 30 states have filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for alleged anticompetitive conduct. The DOJ has also opened a similar lawsuit against Apple. The Federal Trade Commission is considering a suit against Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits. Meanwhile, Republican senators have expressed support for big businesses targeted by Biden. The number of mergers in the US economy has decreased in recent years. Biden's antitrust push comes as industries in the US are becoming more concentrated, which could have implications for prices and investment.
#Antitrust #DepartmentOfJustice #Economy #ElizabethWarren #FederalTradeCommission #Ftc #Inflation #JoeBiden #JonathanKanter #MerrickGarland
https://thehill.com/business/4702354-biden-antitrust-big-business-election/

2024-05-21 00:05:53

Colorado tackles discrimination in AI
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Colorado has become the first state to pass a law requiring developers of high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems to avoid algorithmic discrimination. The law, signed by Governor Jared Polis, also mandates that developers disclose information about the systems to regulators and the public, and complete impact assessments. The bill faced opposition from technology industry groups but was ultimately signed into law. Governor Polis expressed reservations about the bill and encouraged lawmakers to improve upon it before it goes into effect in 2026. The law aims to regulate the AI industry and prevent discrimination while ensuring that Colorado remains home to innovative technologies.
#Colorado #Ai #Discrimination #AlgorithmicDiscrimination #TechnologyIndustry #JaredPolis
https://thehill.com/newsletters/technology/4675631-colorado-tackles-discrimination-in-ai/