The White House calls for more regulations as cryptocurrencies grow more popular The Biden administration is calling for more oversight as the adoption of cryptocurrencies grows, saying they pose significant risks. WEKU · Sep 16, 2022
Scientists debate how lethal COVID is. Some say it's now less risky than flu They argue the threat posed by COVID has lessened because of preexisting immunity and access to treatment. Plus, some deaths may be incorrectly blamed on COVID. Others caution it's too soon to tell. WEKU · Sep 16, 2022
Climate law a wrench in Hyundai’s plans for $5.5 billion EV plant Hyundai Motor Group’s plans to break ground on a new electric vehicle factory near the Georgia coast have been complicated by a sprawling climate law signed last month by President Joe Biden, which was intended, in part, to spur more domestic production of EVs. Tribune News Service · Sep 16, 2022
Charles' history with US presidents: He's met 10 of past 14 Hanging out with Richard Nixon's daughter The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022
Migrant crisis – live: DeSantis stunt could undercut Hispanic voter support in November Critics accuse Republican governors of carrying out a dangerous ‘political stunt’ The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022
GOP governors bused migrants to liberal cities. Texas sent them to the vice president’s home WASHINGTON — Politicians have been using migrants as props for decades. Republicans visit the Southwest border and declare that immigration is out of control. During the Trump administration, Democrats made their way to detention centers to decry the treatment of children locked in cages. Los Angeles Times · Sep 16, 2022
Rep. Maloney introduces bills to curb future Trump-like presidents WASHINGTON — A package of bills that Democrats hope will curb any future Trump-like presidents passed the House Thursday, advancing measures that could stand as a legacy to departing Rep. Carolyn Maloney. Tribune News Service · Sep 16, 2022
Top Biden officials to discuss "litigation options" over migrant buses sent by GOP governors Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chartered two planes to fly roughly 50 migrants to Martha's Vineyard. Axios · Sep 15, 2022
Fox News cuts off interviewing migrants on buses as reporter can’t speak Spanish Republican governors have been sending migrants to Democratic enclaves this week The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022
Biden, Dems see both political, economic wins in rail deal President Joe Biden is hailing a labor agreement that avoided a strike that would have shut down railroads across the country as a win for America The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022
Biden likely to nominate estate-tax expert as IRS’s top lawyer President Joe Biden is likely to nominate Beth Kaufman, a partner at the law firm Caplin & Drysdale, to be the top lawyer at the Internal Revenue Service as the White House prepares to overhaul the agency’s leadership, according to people familiar with the matter. Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022
Biden to meet with families of Griner, Whelan amid prisoner-swap talks President Joe Biden will meet Friday with the families of a pair of Americans being held in Russia, after the U.S. publicly floated a swap to win their release. Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022
White House: DeSantis sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard ‘disrespectful to humanity’ White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Thursday blasted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to fly migrants to Matha’s Vineyard, calling the maneuver a “political stunt" that threatens the wellbeing of vulnerable families and children. Miami Herald · Sep 15, 2022
Mark Meadows complies with DoJ’s Jan 6 subpoena, turns over texts and emails The former White House Chief of Staff is the highest ranking member of the Trump administration to comply with the Department of Justice investigation The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022 ‘We can’t remain silent’: Biden stresses necessity of calling out white supremacy at White House summit Mr Biden says the ‘battle for the soul’ of America he talked about during his 2020 presidential campaign has not yet been won
Benzinga · Sep 15, 2022 Biden To Meet With Brittney Griner's Wife And Paul Whelan's Sister: Is A Prisoner Swap In The Works? President Joe Biden will meet Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan as the White House continues to push for their releas
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022 Democrats punt same-sex marriage vote until after election Democrats are punting a vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages until after the November midterm elections, a blow for the legislation that comes days after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to put the Senate on the record on the issue “in the coming weeks.”
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022 ‘Playing politics with human beings’: Biden slams GOP governors’ migrant flights ‘The children ... deserve better than being left on the streets of DC or being left in Martha's Vineyard’
Roll Call · Sep 15, 2022 At the Races: Last in the nation - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Axios · Sep 15, 2022 Biden met with families of Griner and Whelan at White House Both families have urged the Biden administration to secure the release of their loved ones.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 15, 2022 Biden will meet with families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan The separate meetings are to be the first in-person encounter between President Joe Biden and the families and are taking place amid sustained but so far unsuccessful efforts by the administration to secure the Americans’ release from Russia.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022 Griner, Whelan families to meet Biden amid US-Russia talks Senior administration officials say President Joe Biden plans to meet at the White House on Friday with the families of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia
The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2022 Biden vows to combat ‘venom and violence’ of white supremacy President also urges Congress to do more to force social media companies to address spread of hate through their platforms
Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022 Don Lemon leaves CNN prime time, will host morning show with Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins Don Lemon is headed to the day shift.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 15, 2022 Fight over border security escalates after governors send migrants to Kamala Harris’ home and Martha’s Vineyard The latest moves by Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week have triggered outrage among immigration rights’ groups and Democrats who have accused the Republicans of engaging in human trafficking and treating migrants like “human cargo” to score political points.