Leaders are meant to keep state secrets. Just not at home. The discovery of classified documents at the home of former Vice President Mike Pence is scrambling the blame game in Washington The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023
US looks for opportunity in demise of Guaido, whom it recognized as 'interim president' of Venezuela WASHINGTON — For four years, Juan Guaido has embodied the audacious gamble by the U.S. government to unseat Venezuela's autocratic leader and restore democracy to a once-prosperous, oil-rich nation mired in political and economic chaos. Los Angeles Times · Jan 6, 2023
Why the proposed TikTok ban is more about politics than privacy, according to experts Digital privacy experts are skeptical of proposed TikTok bans, saying they are more about geopolitical tension than the social media app. WEKU · Dec 22, 2022
US seeks to bolster Ecuador ties as China expands regional role Joe Biden says US will seek to expand relationship with Ecuador as President Guillermo Lasso visits White House. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2022
Biden: US looking to strengthen relationship with Ecuador President Joe Biden says the U.S. is looking to expand and strengthen its relationship with Ecuador, one of its staunchest allies in South America and a country that’s also getting plenty of attention from China The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022
From states to federal agencies, TikTok faces bans on government-issued devices The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a bill that would ban the wildly popular app from devices issued by federal agencies. Several governors have banned TikTok on their agencies' phones and computers. WEKU · Dec 15, 2022
Rubio urges US to deny request for undersea internet cable connecting Miami and Cuba Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is urging the Federal Communications Commission to deny a request to extend a submarine internet cable connection between South Florida and Cuba, the first of its kind, because of the risk that the Cuban government could use it for intelligence purposes. Miami Herald · Dec 15, 2022
U.S. lawmakers unveil new bill to ban TikTok A new bipartisan bill wants to ban TikTok in the U.S. over fears the app is being used to collect data on Americans and spread Chinese propaganda in the West. Fortune · Dec 14, 2022
TikTok security deal’s prospects are clouded by FBI’s doubts, state bans WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is facing new roadblocks in its effort to address the national security concerns around TikTok after the FBI warned about the dangers of the Chinese-owned video-sharing app and five states banned it from employee phones. Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022
Commentary: Don’t renew the child tax credit. Reform it As Christmas approaches, not everyone is celebrating. American families — hit hard by inflation, wage stagnation and layoffs — must confront another challenge: an expired child tax credit. Chicago Tribune · Dec 13, 2022
Closing the books on 2022 midterm campaign finances WASHINGTON — It’s no secret that money isn’t everything when it comes to political campaigns. In this year’s midterms, at least a couple dozen candidates in competitive races were outspent but still beat their better-funded opponents. Tribune News Service · Dec 9, 2022
Closing the books on the 2022 midterm campaign - Roll Call Final campaign finance reports for 2022 races show, once again, that money isn't everything, with some big spenders coming up short. Roll Call · Dec 9, 2022
A former Florida congressman is arrested on charges of lobbying for Venezuela A newly unsealed grand jury indictment alleges that former Rep. David Rivera, a well-connected Florida Republican, illegally acted on Venezuela's behalf. WEKU · Dec 6, 2022
Rubio "enforcer" indicted over $50M deal Former Republican Rep. David Rivera had escaped "a host of state and federal criminal indictments" Salon · Dec 6, 2022
Miami Herald · Dec 5, 2022 Former Florida Congressman David Rivera arrested on charges related to Venezuela consulting work MIAMI — Former Miami Congressman David Rivera was arrested Monday on federal criminal charges related to his multimillion-dollar consulting contract with Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, federal prosecutors confirmed.
Tribune News Service · Dec 4, 2022 With Respect for Marriage Act about to become law, same-sex South Florida couples relieved but not sanguine FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Respect for Marriage Act, which is on the verge of becoming federal law, is alleviating some of the concern same-sex couples have felt in recent months. But, legal experts and LGBTQ advocates warn, it’s not a panacea and it isn’t time to pop the champagne…
Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022 Raphael Warnock canvasser, 15, shot in Georgia; wound not life-threatening, suspect jailed A 15-year-old canvasser working for Sen. Raphael Warnock was shot in Savannah, Georgia, on Thursday, according to police in the historic coastal city.
Zenger · Dec 2, 2022 Biden Calls On Senate To Act As The Rail Strike Looms To Daily Economic Damage The possibility of a $2 billion a day cost to the American economy is on the line as President Joe Biden pushes for a deal
Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022 Senate clears rail labor agreement, rejects sick leave measure WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a resolution Thursday that would put in place the rail labor agreement reached by the White House, railroads and labor unions in September, but rejected a separate measure to provide an additional seven days of sick leave to workers.
WEKU · Dec 1, 2022 Senate passes railroad legislation to prevent a strike The Senate has approved a measure meant to avert a railroad strike in eight days — without the paid sick days rail workers have been asking for.
Roll Call · Dec 1, 2022 Senate clears rail labor agreement, rejects sick leave - Roll Call The Senate cleared a resolution putting in place a labor agreement reached by the White House, railroads and labor unions in September.
Reuters · Nov 30, 2022 Analysis: Republicans cry weakness, others see sense in Biden's China protest response The administration of President Joe Biden has drawn Republican fire for its cautious response to nationwide protests in China against COVID-19 lockdowns, with some lawmakers accusing it of failing to seize a historic moment.
Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022 Senate passes federal protections for same-sex marriages WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a bill Tuesday to codify federal recognition of same-sex marriage that got bipartisan support because of added measures on religious liberty protections.
Roll Call · Nov 29, 2022 Senate passes protections for same-sex marriages - Roll Call The Senate passed a bill Tuesday to codify federal recognition of same-sex marriage that got bipartisan support.
WEKU · Nov 29, 2022 Biden urges Congress to avert a rail strike President Biden warned that congressional action was likely needed to avert a rail strike. His remarks came as bipartisan House and Senate leaders met to talk about legislative priorities.