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Gaetz's Sexual Misconduct Report Release Blocked by House GOP
November 20, 2024 at 5:11 PM EST Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted Wednesday to keep confidential its findings on the sexual misconduct probe into Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, the panel's top Democrat said. The 10-member panel met behind closed doors for more than two hours, with all five GOP members voting to block the report's release ahead of the Senate's consideration of Gaetz's nomination, Democrat Representative Susan Wild of Pennsyl ...
FDA investigating 'forever chemicals' in seafood
11/20/24 10:10 AM ET The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be investigating the presence of forever chemicals in seafood, with the goal of understanding how such contamination contributes to dietary exposures and public health. The FDA has issued a request for information seeking scientific data on concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood, the surrounding environment and processing water. The agency also said it would be looking for mitigation strategie ...
Donald Trump starts push to dismiss hush money convictions due to election win
Published 11:59 a.m. ET Nov. 20, 2024 | Updated 12:00 p.m. ET Nov. 20, 2024 Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump previewed their argument for tossing out his New York hush money case based on his election victory in a two-page letter released Wednesday that asked for a Dec. 20 deadline to more fully spell out their arguments. "On November 5. 2024, the Nation's People issued a mandate that supersedes the political motivations of (the Manhattan prosecutors)," the lawyers wrote. &q ...
Texas land commissioner offers 1,402 acres to Trump for 'deportation facilities'
November 20, 2024, 11:30 AM Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is offering the incoming Trump administration 1,402 acres the state purchased along the Texas-Mexico border to be used in a mass deportation operation. In a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, Buckingham said she's offering the land "to be used to construct deportation facilities." The Texas General Land Office purchased the plot of land from a farmer in October to facilitate Texas' efforts to build a wall. &q ...
Republicans renew push to expand federal powers to punish non-profits
Wed 20 Nov 2024 11.16 EST Last modified on Wed 20 Nov 2024 12.06 EST House Republicans have renewed a push to pass a bill that would allow the treasury department to strip non-profit groups it deems to be supporting terrorism of their tax-exempt status. The so-called non-profit killer bill would give the government broad powers to sanction civil society organizations. Progressive groups have rallied in opposition to the bill in recent days, arguing that Donald Trumps administration could ...
'Real concern': Foreign officials sending warnings to Trump about boycott on intel sharing
(Raw Story) On Wednesday morning, MSNBC's Jonathan Lemire reported that current and former domestic and foreign intel officials are expressing extreme alarm over the nomination by Donald Trump about his choice of former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as his Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Following a discussion on other problematic nominees, including ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, Lemire stated there is a growing consensus that Gabbard is completely unacceptable and key U.S. allies are sending out warnings they will not share intel with her.
Jeffries: Republicans don't have a mandate
(The Hill) House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday rejected the idea that voters delivered an Election Day mandate to Donald Trump and the Republicans, arguing that the GOPs razor-thin majority in the House means that nothing will get done in Washington without Democratic support. Despite the claims of some of my Republican colleagues, who have spent a lot of time over the last two weeks talking about some big, massive mandate Im looking for it, Jeffries said during a press briefing in the Capitol. The comments were a shot at the Republicans who, after winning control of the House, Senate and White House in the next Congress, have asserted broad powers to pursue a starkly conservative policy agenda.
WSJ editorial warns Elon Musk's 'blow-it-all-up' ideas will devastate U.S. economy
(Raw Story) President-elect Donald Trump ally Elon Musk is telling him that the person he nominates for U.S. Treasury secretary should not be someone who favors "business as usual." The advice has sent shock waves through the conservative Wall Street Journal. The newspaperseditorial board on Sunday emphasized that "disruption" at the U.S. Treasury Department could be risky and dangerous for the country's economy.
Walmart CFO says some prices might rise if Trump's tariffs take effect
(The Hill) A Walmart executive warned that President-elect Trumps plans to raise tariffs on imports could drive the retail giant to increase the price of store items. We never want to raise prices, John David Rainey, the companys CFO said in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday. Our model is everyday low prices. But there probably will be cases where prices will go up for consumers. Trump has proposed a 10 percent to 20 percent tariff on all imported goods, and a tariff of at least 60 percent on Chinese imports.
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Recs"Donald Trump was returned to power by the most badly informed electorate in modern American history."
The final 2024 election tally is almost in. It should end the MAGA mandate myth.
2 hrs ago - Its been just over two weeks since the election and, because of the pace at which California counts votes, its only now that we almost have the final vote tally for the entire election. And guess what? Yes, Donald Trump won the election. ... (MSNBC)
CDC director looks to future of public health with worry
3 hrs ago - Posted November 20, 2024 at 10:29am With two months to go before the end of the Biden administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Mandy Cohen says shes worried about the future of the public health agency and the people ... (Roll Call)
Ohio Democrat Marcy Kaptur extends tenure as longest-serving woman in US House with election win
3 hrs ago - COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur won another term in the U.S. House on Wednesday, after defeating a Republican state lawmaker endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump. Her victory in northwest Ohio over fourth-term state R ... (AP)
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards
3 hrs ago - November 20, 2024, 6:29 PM President Joe Biden on Wednesday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards at a private ceremony, the White House said. Richards, the daughter of the late Texas Gov. An ... (ABC News)
FIGHTING BACK Fiery moment 'British Storm Shadow missiles explode inside Russia targeting underground control room
4 hrs ago - THIS is the dramatic moment Ukraine reportedly used UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to target a Russian facility allegedly housing top North Korean commanders. Aerial footage purporting to show the strike captured rockets exploding a site in Russia ... (The US SUN)
Trump rages as absent Senate Republicans help confirm Biden judges
4 hrs ago - 6 hours ago President-elect Trump is demanding that Senate Republicans show up and try to stop Democrats from confirming more judges. Why it matters: President Biden is now 15 judicial confirmations away from the record set by Trump in his first term ... (Axios)
US Senate blocks bid to halt some Israel military sales
4 hrs ago - WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation that would have halted the sale of some U.S. weapons to Israel, which had been introduced out of concern about the human rights catastrophe faced by Palestinians in Gaza. ... (Reuters)
Bluesky CEO: 1M people per day joining in past week
4 hrs ago - 11/20/24 10:27 AM ET The social media platform Bluesky has emerged as a popular alternative for users departing Elon Musks X and other platforms, with nearly 1 million people joining each day over the past week, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber said Tues ... (The Hill)
Trump demands Central Park Five 'legally deficient' defamation suit be tossed
5 hrs ago - Nov 20th, 2024, 10:01 am Donald Trump has asked a federal judge in Pennsylvania to toss out the defamation lawsuit filed against him by members of the Central Park Five over comments the president-elect made about them during the presidential debate ... (Law & Crime)
Senate Judiciary Democrats Request FBI File On Matt Gaetz
5 hrs ago - Nov 20, 2024, 03:09 PM EST Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee asked the FBI on Wednesday to hand over the complete evidentiary file on attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz, whos been accused of sex trafficking a minor, illic ... (Huff Post)
Texas land commissioner offers 1,402 acres to Trump for 'deportation facilities'
6 hrs ago - November 20, 2024, 11:30 AM Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is offering the incoming Trump administration 1,402 acres the state purchased along the Texas-Mexico border to be used in a mass deportation operation. In a letter to President-elect ... (ABC News)
Republicans renew push to expand federal powers to punish non-profits
7 hrs ago - Wed 20 Nov 2024 11.16 EST Last modified on Wed 20 Nov 2024 12.06 EST House Republicans have renewed a push to pass a bill that would allow the treasury department to strip non-profit groups it deems to be supporting terrorism of their tax ... (The Guardian)
Defense Secretary Austin says women in military 'make us stronger'
7 hrs ago - Nov. 20, 2024, 7:13 AM EST VIENTIANE, Laos Women and racial diversity are vital to the strength of U.S. armed forces, outgoing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in an exclusive interview with NBC News as he prepares to shortly exit the top m ... (NBC News)
Gaetz's Sexual Misconduct Report Release Blocked by House GOP
8 hrs ago - November 20, 2024 at 5:11 PM EST Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted Wednesday to keep confidential its findings on the sexual misconduct probe into Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, the panel's top Dem ... (Bloomberg)
Donald Trump starts push to dismiss hush money convictions due to election win
8 hrs ago - Published 11:59 a.m. ET Nov. 20, 2024 | Updated 12:00 p.m. ET Nov. 20, 2024 Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump previewed their argument for tossing out his New York hush money case based on his election victory in a two-page letter released Wed ... (USA Today)
FDA investigating 'forever chemicals' in seafood
8 hrs ago - 11/20/24 10:10 AM ET The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be investigating the presence of forever chemicals in seafood, with the goal of understanding how such contamination contributes to dietary exposures and public health. The ... (The Hill)
Louisiana law requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms remains blocked
9 hrs ago - Nation Nov 20, 2024 1:38 PM EST NEW ORLEANS (AP) ............... The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a state request to temporarily stay an earlier order by U.S. District Judge John deGravelles in Baton Rouge while litigation contin ... (pbs)
Raimondo's new mission: Leave no cash for Trump
9 hrs ago - 11/20/2024 05:00 AM EST Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is on an urgent mission: get as much high-tech spending out the door before Donald Trump takes office. The Biden administration is aiming to commit nearly every unspent dollar in its $50 billio ... (Politico)
Texas offers Trump land on US-Mexico border for potential mass deportations
9 hrs ago - Texas offers Trump land on US-Mexico border for potential mass deportations The Associated Press November 20, 2024, 2:14 PM McALLEN, Texas (AP) -- Texas is offering a parcel of rural ranchland along the U.S.-Mexico border to use as a staging area for ... (Associated Press, via WTOP)
Former UVA student pleads guilty to fatally shooting 3 and wounding 2
9 hrs ago - Former UVA student pleads guilty to fatally shooting 3 and wounding 2 The Associated Press November 20, 2024, 2:22 PM CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- A former University of Virginia student pleaded guilty Wednesday to fatally shooting three football pla ... (Associated Press, via WTOP)