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2025-04-06 17:17:11

Trump Tariffs Vulnerable Republicans
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The article discusses how Trump's tariffs are impacting vulnerable Republican lawmakers; highlights concerns over economic repercussions; mentions specific Republican senators facing challenges; notes the timing of tariffs in relation to upcoming elections; emphasizes the divide within the party regarding trade policies.
#Trump #Tariffs #Republicans #Elections #Economy #Politics #Trade #Lawmakers #Senate #House
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5233363-trump-tariffs-vulnerable-republicans/

2024-07-22 17:28:51

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2024-07-22 17:28:39

Kamala Harris polls ahead of Donald Trump
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https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4785009-kamala-harris-polls-donald-trump/

2024-07-22 16:50:48

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2024-07-22 16:50:37

2024-05-20 22:05:53

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/

2024-05-16 20:27:57

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2024-05-16 20:27:46

The right US-China policy prioritizes collaboration despite competition
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The article discusses the importance of prioritizing collaboration over competition in the US-China relationship. It highlights the Biden administration's approach of "invest, align, compete" and argues that it is the right strategy if it leads to cooperation and détente. The article acknowledges that while China has challenged the world economic order, it has also contributed to global economic growth and lifted its people from poverty. The "invest, align, compete" approach has been effective in addressing critical national security concerns and generating specific policy solutions. The article emphasizes the need for the US to align not only with its allies but also with China on critical areas such as climate policy. It suggests coordinating development strategies across multilateral institutions and leveraging China's technological advances in non-strategic areas. The ultimate goal is to make the US-China relationship truly cooperative and productive while maintaining and enhancing the international rules-based system. Three steps are proposed: aligning with China on critical areas, coordinating development strategies, and leveraging China's technological advances. The article concludes by stating that it is time to establish a true engagement policy with China.
#UschinaRelations #UschinaTradeWar
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/4667788-the-right-us-china-policy-prioritizes-collaboration-despite-competition/

2024-05-12 10:54:16

Where the US spends the most on foreign aid
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Debates over U.S. aid to Israel and Ukraine have dominated Washington this year. The U.S. has spent the most on foreign aid in fiscal 2023 in the following countries: Ukraine ($78.3 billion), Israel ($21.6 billion), Jordan ($3.2 billion), Egypt ($2.9 billion), Ethiopia ($2.0 billion), Nigeria ($1.5 billion), Somalia ($1.3 billion), and Kenya ($1.1 billion). The funding for Ukraine nearly doubles what the U.S. has invested in the country since its war began in early 2022. Israel has been the largest recipient of U.S. foreign aid since World War II, with most of the aid provided through a State Department program allowing Israel to purchase U.S.-manufactured arms and munitions for no cost. Jordan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Somalia, and Kenya receive foreign aid for various purposes such as military aid, humanitarian aid, and economic development.
#UsForeignAid #Ukraine #Israel #Jordan #Egypt #Ethiopia #Nigeria #Somalia #Kenya
https://thehill.com/policy/international/4654738-where-the-us-spends-the-most-on-foreign-aid/

2024-05-07 14:14:44

From renters to owners: Young adults are purchasing homes in these US cities
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MoneyGeek analyzed over 320 cities throughout the U.S. using data from the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau survey to determine the cities with the highest proportions of total homeowners who are young adults, or under the age of 25. The top 20 cities where young adults make up the largest percentage of homeowners include Provo, Utah (38.8%), Bloomington, Indiana (32.5%), College Station, Texas (31.6%), Davis, California (28.7%), Gainesville, FL (26.7%), Kalamazoo, Michigan (26%), Ann Arbor, Michigan (24.8%), Iowa City, Iowa (24.8%), Champaign, Illinois (23.1%), Greenville, North Carolina (22.4%), Boulder, Colorado (22.2%), Lawrence, Kansas (21.7%), Tallahassee, Florida (21.4%), Flagstaff, Arizona (19.3%), Fayetteville, Arkansas (18.6%), Madison, Wisconsin (18.4%), Tempe, Arizona (17.6%), Waco, Texas (17%), Bryan, Texas (16.9%), and Columbia, Missouri (16.9%). Provo, Utah has the highest percentage of young adult homeowners at 39%. Most of the cities where young adults are buying homes are college towns. The median home prices in Provo, Bloomington, and College Station are $466,607, $300,421, and $340,511 respectively.
#YoungAdults #Homeownership #UsCities #CollegeTowns
https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4641394-from-renters-to-owners-young-adults-are-purchasing-homes-in-these-us-cities/

2024-05-01 18:57:44

Fed holds off on rate cuts after ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation
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The Federal Reserve has voted to keep interest rates at a 23-year high due to a lack of further progress on inflation. The rates will remain at a range of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent. Inflation readings have ticked up since the start of the year, with prices up 3.5 percent in March from a year ago. The Fed has a dual mandate to keep inflation low and maximize employment, and the FOMC is not yet confident the economy is coming in for a rare 'soft landing' to bring down inflation without triggering a recession. The Fed's high interest rates have exacerbated the housing crisis and pushed household debt to an all-time high. The politically independent Fed has been under pressure from both sides of the aisle as it weighs when and if to cut interest rates.
#Cpi #DonaldTrump #FederalReserve #Inflation #InterestRates #JeromePowell #Jobs #JoeBiden
https://thehill.com/business/4635829-fed-holds-interest-rates-at-23-year-high-as-inflation-rises/

2024-04-23 11:38:06

Conservatives are misguided in embracing big government industrial policy
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Conservatives who support big government industrial policy are misguided, according to David McIntosh, a former Republican congressman. He argues that government intervention in the economy, such as burdensome regulations and crippling taxes, is largely to blame for the economic decline of industries in the US. McIntosh criticizes Senator Marco Rubio's proposal for an industrial policy, stating that it allows bureaucrats to pick winners and losers in the economy and misallocate resources. He also points out the failures of industrial policies in countries like South Korea and Germany, as well as the wasted taxpayer money on failed companies like Solyndra during the Obama administration. McIntosh argues that free-market reforms, including deregulation, tax cuts, and infrastructure investment, are the key to boosting American manufacturing and raising wages for workers.
#Conservatives #IndustrialPolicy #Manufacturing #Economy #GovernmentIntervention
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/4610476-conservatives-are-misguided-in-embracing-big-government-industrial-policy/

2024-04-22 23:00:19

Biden tells Zelensky US will move quickly
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President Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and assured him that the United States will provide more aid as soon as the Senate passes the national security package. Biden expressed the U.S.'s lasting commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression and promised to quickly provide significant new security assistance packages. The Senate is expected to advance a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes $61 billion for Ukraine. The House has already passed the legislation. Biden also mentioned that economic assistance aims to help Ukraine maintain financial stability and support reform as it moves toward Euro-Atlantic integration.
#Biden #Zelensky #Ukraine #ForeignAid #NationalSecurity
https://thehill.com/newsletters/defense-national-security/4613056-biden-tells-zelensky-us-will-move-quickly/

2024-04-22 22:58:51

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2024-04-22 21:39:01

AI-generated child pornography threatens to overwhelm reporting system: Research
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Child pornography generated by artificial intelligence (AI) could overwhelm the reporting system for online child sexual abuse material, according to a report from the Stanford Internet Observatory. The report highlights that open-source generative AI models can flood the reporting system with millions of new images, making it unmanageable for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The concern is that reports of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, which may be indistinguishable from real photos of children, could divert law enforcement's attention away from actual children in need of rescue. The report recommends that tech companies invest in child safety staffing and implement the NCMEC's reporting API, and suggests that Congress increase the NCMEC's budget to offer competitive salaries and invest in technical infrastructure.
#Ai #ChildPornography #ReportingSystem #StanfordInternetObservatory #NationalCenterForMissingAndExploitedChildren #LawEnforcement
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4612055-ai-generated-child-pornography-threatens-to-overwhelm-reporting-system-research/

2024-04-22 18:58:22

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2024-04-22 18:58:11

The bubble has burst: On the road to a lost Chinese economic decade
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China is on its way to a Japanese-style lost economic decade due to the bursting of its housing and credit market bubble. Chinese investment accounts for more than 40 percent of the country's overall economy, resulting in manufacturing overcapacity. The Chinese housing market grew to around 20 percent of its overall economy, and Chinese credit increased by 100 percent of GDP since 2008. Housing prices have declined in major Chinese cities, and there are an estimated 65 million to 80 million unoccupied home dwellings. Chinese property developers have defaulted on their loans, causing problems for local governments' finances. China has limited room for added budget stimulus and cannot resort to monetary and exchange rate policy without provoking a backlash from trade partners. The optimal way out of China's economic predicament would be for the country to undertake fundamental economic reforms, but President Xi Jinping is not showing signs of moving in that direction. China is likely to experience a lost economic decade, impacting the world's economic growth.
#China #Economy #HousingMarket #CreditMarket #EconomicPolicies
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/4611662-the-bubble-has-burst-on-the-road-to-a-lost-chinese-economic-decade/

2024-04-22 18:51:53

2024-04-22 13:47:02

Kennedy on relatives endorsing Biden: ‘I love my family, either way’
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, expressed his love for his family despite nearly his entire family endorsing President Biden over him for the November election. Kennedy stated that he debated with his family members with information and passion, without hating each other because of their disagreements. The Biden campaign has used the endorsements from the Kennedy family in an ad campaign against Kennedy, portraying him as a threat to Democrats and potentially helping former President Trump return to the White House. Kennedy has gained ballot access in multiple swing states, including Michigan, raising concerns among Democrats that he could act as a spoiler and hand those states to Trump. In three-way polls between the top candidates, Kennedy has about 7 percent support compared to Biden's 41 percent and Trump's 42 percent. Kennedy expressed his wish for the country to disagree with each other without hating on each other.
#RobertFKennedyJr #JoeBiden #2024Election #Endorsements #DemocraticParty #SwingStates
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4610917-kennedy-on-relatives-endorsing-biden-i-love-my-family-either-way/

2024-04-22 13:46:43

2024-04-22 13:44:25

2024-04-22 03:02:43

Gina Raimondo says ‘we’ve out-innovated China’ amid chips war
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Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo declares that the U.S. has 'out-innovated' China in semiconductor manufacturing. Raimondo highlights the importance of semiconductors for national security and warns against relying on China for manufacturing. She notes that the U.S. has made strides in bringing semiconductor manufacturing stateside and that American semiconductors are more advanced than those produced in China. Raimondo also mentions the vulnerability of Taiwan, a major hub for semiconductor production, to Chinese invasion. The Biden administration has announced significant investments in domestic semiconductor manufacturing, which could create as many as half a million jobs by 2030.
#GinaRaimondo #ChipsAct #CommerceDepartment #JoeBiden #Semiconductors #Taiwan #TradeWar
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4609895-gina-raimondo-says-weve-out-innovated-china-amid-chips-war/

2024-04-21 20:44:32

Biden’s damaging war against American energy production
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The United States is the largest oil producer in the world, pumping out a record 12.9 million barrels every day in 2023. However, President Biden has been silent about this achievement due to election-year politics and the opposition of the climate lobby. Biden has attacked affordable, available, and reliable American energy for three years, threatening to end fossil fuel and taking actions such as killing the Keystone Pipeline and canceling federal lease sales. While oil output is at a record high, the president's efforts to chill investment have prevented even higher production. Most of the oil and natural gas production is now occurring on private and state lands, while production on federal lands is declining. The Biden administration has leased the fewest acres for onshore drilling since World War II and wants to restrict future access to millions of additional acres. The outlook for federal offshore areas is also poor, with the administration reducing offshore lease sales and issuing a five-year plan with the lowest number of lease sales in history. These actions will make the US more reliant on OPEC, Venezuela, Russia, and Iran for oil production. The president's ideological effort to smother American energy will have long-term negative impacts on jobs and income.
#EnergyProduction #Oil #ClimateLobby #FossilFuel #KeystonePipeline #FederalLeaseSales #PrivateLands #StateLands #FederalLands #OffshoreAreas #Opec #Venezuela #Russia #Iran
https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4609353-bidens-damaging-war-against-american-energy-production/

2024-04-20 19:14:32

Biden signs bill extending federal warrantless surveillance program
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President Joe Biden signed a bill extending the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA) warrantless surveillance program for another two years. The bill, called the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, allows the government to spy on foreigners located abroad and also collects communications of Americans they are in contact with. The legislation passed after hours of intense debate and narrowly avoided a lapse in the program. The White House issued a statement applauding Congress for passing the bill, stating that it retains essential authority to protect against threats while enhancing safeguards for privacy and civil liberties. The bill is seen as a compromise, enacting some reforms to FISA Section 702 but falling short of expectations from privacy advocates. The extension was approved by the House after a procedural vote was blocked by 19 GOP members. The bill received bipartisan support but also revealed deep divisions within both parties over the program's impact on national security and privacy rights.
#JoeBiden #BidenAdministration #ChuckSchumer #Fisa #ForeignIntelligence #HouseGop #JohnCornyn #NationalSecurity #Senate
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4608430-biden-signs-bill-extending-federal-warrantless-surveillance-powers/

2024-04-20 10:55:20

TikTok ban opponents pin hopes on Senate
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Opponents of legislation that could ban TikTok in the United States are pinning their hopes on the Senate as the House readies to send a major foreign aid package to the upper chamber. The legislation would force TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell the popular app or be banned in the U.S., and it is part of a foreign aid bill the House is expected to pass in a Saturday vote. The House has already approved similar legislation, but the new language differs from the previous measure in an important way. It would extend the timeline for ByteDance to sell TikTok from 6 months to roughly a year, a change that moved Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) to support the bill. TikTok, its impassioned users, and some lawmakers are continuing their crusade against the ban. TikTok had been aggressively advertising against the ban after the House passed legislation earlier this year, doubling its ad spending to $4.5 million at the end of March. Proponents of the ban argue that it is necessary to prevent the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from accessing American user data, which they worry could be used to spy on users or manipulate their interests. TikTok has pushed back strongly on allegations that the app poses a national security threat. Some opponents of the ban argue that lawmakers have not provided evidence that China’s government is weaponizing the app and that the bill infringes on the right to free speech. The battle over the ban is likely to end up in court, just like prior attempts under the Trump administration and in states to ban TikTok that have been blocked. The bill would grant the president authority to designate other apps under the control of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as national security threats. Some Democratic senators have signaled they are willing to consider backing the legislation.
#Tiktok #Senate #Bytedance #ForeignAidBill
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4605969-tiktok-ban-opponents-pin-hopes-on-senate/

2024-04-18 22:27:50

U.S., U.K. target Iranian drones in new sanctions
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The U.S. and U.K. have imposed new sanctions on Iran in response to Iran's failed attack on Israel, which involved the launch of over 300 missiles and drones. The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned 16 individuals and two entities involved in the production of Iranian drones, as well as five companies with Iran's steel production and an Iranian automaker and its subsidiaries. The U.K. also imposed sanctions on Iran, targeting Iranian military leaders. The U.S. has urged Israel not to respond militarily, and the sanctions serve as a signal that Iran can be targeted in other ways. The Iranian attack and the Israeli response have escalated tensions in the region.
#Iran #Us #Uk #Sanctions #Drones #Israel
https://thehill.com/newsletters/defense-national-security/4603647-u-s-u-k-target-iranian-drones-in-new-sanctions/

2024-04-18 00:59:48

Summers: Another Trump term would bring ‘inflationary spiral,’ big deficits
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Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers warned that a second Trump administration could lead to an 'inflationary spiral' and big deficits. Summers stated that Trump's populist economic policy could result in massive regulation, restrictions on buying products from abroad, and higher prices, leading to hyperinflation. He compared the potential economic collapse to 1950s Argentina and emphasized the importance of the United States in the world order. Summers has repeatedly urged voters to oppose Trump and has called the November election the 'most consequential' since World War II.
#LarrySummers #Inflation #Deficits #Populism #EconomicPolicy
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4601150-summers-trump-term-inflationary-spiral/

2024-04-18 00:18:48

2024-04-11 21:32:11

US emissions increased 1 percent from 2021-2022 but fell 17 percent from 2005 levels: EPA
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), US greenhouse gas emissions increased by 1 percent between 2021 and 2022, reaching a total of 5,489 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. The increase was primarily attributed to higher levels of fossil fuel combustion due to the economic rebound and lifting of pandemic-related restrictions. However, compared to 2005 levels, net emissions fell by 16.7 percent between 1990 and 2022. This decrease was partly due to a decline in emissions from industry, driven by factors such as the shift from a manufacturing-based economy to a service-based economy, improvements in energy efficiency, and transitions to lower-carbon fuels. Transportation accounted for the largest share of emissions in 2022 at 28.4 percent, followed by electricity generation at 24.9 percent and industry at 22.9 percent. Carbon emissions made up the majority of greenhouse gas emissions at 79.7 percent, followed by methane emissions at 11.1 percent. The remaining emissions came from nitrous oxide and a combination of other gases. The EPA's annual emissions inventory report is considered a comprehensive and transparent national greenhouse gas accounting model.
#UsEmissions #GreenhouseGasEmissions #EnvironmentalProtectionAgency #Epa
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4589039-u-s-emissions-increased-1-percent-from-2021-2022-but-fell-17-percent-from-2005-levels-epa/

2024-04-10 01:18:10

Schiff unveils AI training transparency measure
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Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) has introduced the "Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act," which would require companies using copyrighted material to publicly disclose all the work they used to train their generative AI models. The bill would require people creating training datasets to submit a notice to the Register of Copyrights with a detailed summary of any copyrighted works used and the URL for any publicly available material. The notice must be filed within 30 days after the AI system is available to the public. The bill would apply retroactively to AI systems already publicly available. The Register of Copyrights would publish an online database with all the notices. The legislation aims to strike a balance between supporting innovation and respecting creativity. The bill comes in response to concerns about the negative effects of AI on artists and content creators, who often see their work used in generative AI systems without permission. Last week, over 200 artists, including Billie Eilish and the Jonas Brothers, penned an open letter calling for tech companies and AI developers to stop using AI over concerns about its impact on artists and songwriters. The bill also follows concerns raised by actors and artists in Hollywood about AI's impact on their unions.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4583318-schiff-unveils-ai-training-transparency-measure/

2024-04-05 20:01:11

Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground following surprisingly strong US jobs report
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Stocks rose on Wall Street and Treasury yields climbed following a hot U.S. jobs report. The S&P 500 rose 0.9% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 279 points, or 0.7%. Technology companies led the march higher, with chipmaking giant Nvidia rising 2.1% and Google's parent company, Alphabet, rising 1.1%. U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 303,000 workers to their payrolls in March. The strong job market has helped fuel consumer spending and earnings growth for businesses, amounting to strong economic growth overall. The robust job market has also sparked concerns about inflation creeping higher, which could delay any rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. However, Friday's report showed that wages rose a modest 0.3% for the month, which puts less upward pressure on inflation, and Wall Street still expects the Fed to begin cutting rates in June. Treasury yields climbed following the jobs report. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.37% from 4.31% just before the report was released. The two-year yield rose to 4.73% from 4.65% just prior to the report. The stock market seems to be accepting the strong jobs report as good news, with consumer spending and corporate profits remaining important for investors.
#StockMarket #WallStreet #UsJobsReport
https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-stock-market-today-wall-street-points-higher-before-the-opening-bell-ahead-of-us-jobs-report/

2024-04-01 01:33:39

Pope Francis makes appeal for peace in Gaza in Easter message
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Pope Francis made a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and the "prompt" release of all Israel hostages during his traditional Easter message. He also called for humanitarian aid to be "ensured to Gaza," for the "prompt" release of all Israeli hostages taken on Oct. 7, and for "an immediate cease-fire" in the Gaza Strip. Francis expressed his sympathies for those suffering throughout the world and called for a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine. He also appealed for political leaders to combat human trafficking and dismantle networks of exploitation. The address came after Francis presided over Mass in the morning and made several loops around the piazza, greeting some of the tens of thousands of people in attendance. Francis appeared "in good form" after battling respiratory problems all winter. He also expressed grief for the suffering of the Haitians and the Rohingya and called for peace in Syria. The address was delivered from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
#PopeFrancis #Gaza #Easter #Ceasefire #Hostages #HumanitarianAid #Russia #Ukraine #HumanTrafficking #Syria
https://thehill.com/policy/international/4566580-pope-francis-makes-appeal-for-peace-in-gaza-in-easter-message/

2024-03-30 00:49:52

US judge in Nevada hands wild horse advocates rare victory in ruling on mustang management plans
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A US District Court Judge in Nevada has ruled that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) failed to adopt a legal herd management plan or conduct the necessary environmental review before 31 mustangs died during a roundup of more than 2,000 horses in Nevada last summer. The judge ordered the BLM to complete a formal herd management plan for the Pancake complex in eastern Nevada by March 24, 2025, and to reopen an environmental assessment to include the potential impact of roundups on wildfire risks. The ruling sets a precedent that will provide more protection for mustangs roaming federal lands in the West. The BLM is reviewing the ruling but has no immediate comment.
#WildHorses #Mustangs #BureauOfLandManagement #HerdManagementPlan #EnvironmentalReview
https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-u-s-news/ap-us-judge-in-nevada-hands-wild-horse-advocates-rare-victory-in-ruling-on-mustang-management-plans/

2024-03-29 23:11:56

DEI practices at Boeing targeted in Texas AG probe
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices at Boeing as part of a probe into the major aerospace company following a series of accidents. Paxton ordered Spirit AeroSystems to turn over documents related to manufacturing defects that led to the grounding of dozens of Boeing planes, as well as documentation concerning the company's decision to fire whistleblower Joshua Dean after he reported them. Paxton's request for information suggests that the company's DEI policy may be linked to a recent string of dangerous mishaps. Paxton demanded the company substantiate its claim that a diverse workplace improves product quality and enhances performance. Four of Paxton's 14 demands for information from Spirit concern company diversity and hiring programs.
#Boeing #Texas #Dei #Probe
https://thehill.com/newsletters/business-economy/4564467-dei-practices-at-boeing-targeted-in-texas-ag-probe/

2024-03-29 19:19:20

New Hampshire House passes AI election rules after Biden deepfake
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The New Hampshire state House passed a bill that would require political ads using deceptive artificial intelligence (AI) to disclose the use of the technology. The bill advanced after New Hampshire voters received robocalls in January that included an AI-generated voice depicting President Biden. The bill would require disclosure when deceptive AI is used in political advertising within 90 days of an election. The bill includes exemptions for satire and parody. This is part of a growing trend of states taking on bills aimed at adding AI regulations for election-related content. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has not announced any further action on updating a rule about fraudulently misrepresenting candidates to include deceptive AI in campaigns.
#2024Campaign #Ai #ArtificialIntelligence #JoeBiden #NewHampshire
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4563917-new-hampshire-house-passes-ai-election-rules-after-biden-deepfake/

2024-03-29 18:53:22

2024-03-29 14:24:14

Kamala Harris is gravely wrong about rescheduling marijuana
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Vice President Kamala Harris believes that "no one should be jailed for simply using" marijuana and thinks it's "absurd" that marijuana is a Schedule I drug. However, rescheduling marijuana would be an abandonment of President Biden's efforts to keep drugs off the streets. Marijuana fails to meet the statutory requirements for any schedule other than Schedule I and is more dangerous than people think, with its addictive potential increasing due to commercialization. The rise in potency has corresponded with an increase in addiction, and research shows that marijuana can worsen anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and even schizophrenia. Reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III would benefit the industry by allowing it to market addiction more often in more places. Biden has long favored striking a balance between public health and criminal justice, and it's disappointing that Harris's roundtable did not balance these ideas.
#KamalaHarris #Marijuana #Rescheduling #CriminalJusticeReform #DrugPolicy
https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/4559148-kamala-harris-is-gravely-wrong-about-rescheduling-marijuana/

2024-03-28 03:47:49

Nobelist Daniel Kahneman, a pioneer of behavioral economics, is dead at 90
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Daniel Kahneman, a psychologist and Nobel Prize winner in economics, has died at the age of 90. Kahneman, along with his collaborator Amos Tversky, revolutionized the field of economics by challenging the assumption that people are rational actors in decision-making. Their research focused on the influence of neurological biases on decision-making processes. Kahneman's best-selling book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' explained their findings to a wider audience. One of their key insights was the phenomenon of 'loss aversion,' which explains why people react more strongly to losses than to equivalent gains. Kahneman received the Nobel Prize in economics in 2002 for his contributions to the field of behavioral economics. His partner, Barbara Tversky, confirmed his death but did not disclose the cause or location. Kahneman and Tversky began their partnership in 1969 and made significant contributions to the study of decision-making over several decades.
#DanielKahneman #BehavioralEconomics #NobelPrize #Decisionmaking #LossAversion
https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-u-s-news/ap-nobelist-daniel-kahneman-a-pioneer-of-behavioral-economics-is-dead-at-90/

2024-03-27 15:51:35

China’s Xi holds all-male meeting with US business leaders
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Chinese President Xi Jinping held an all-male meeting with several US business leaders in Beijing. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties between the two largest economies in the world. Attendees included Blackstone founder Stephen Schwarzman, Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon, Bloomberg Chair Mark Carney, and FedEx President Rajesh Subramaniam. Xi emphasized that the relationship between China and the US is mutually beneficial and has an impact on the well-being of both peoples. The meeting follows a sit-down between Xi and President Biden in San Francisco and indicates improved relations between the two countries. Trade and tariffs have been a focus in the run-up to the US presidential election, where Biden is likely to face former President Trump, who has spoken highly of Xi and other authoritarian leaders.
#China #Us #XiJinping #BusinessLeaders #Economy #Trade #Tariffs
https://thehill.com/policy/international/4559271-chinas-xi-holds-all-male-meeting-with-us-business-leaders/

2024-03-27 12:50:25

China’s Xi issues a positive message in meeting with U.S. business leaders as relations improve
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Chinese President Xi Jinping called for closer trade ties with the U.S. during a meeting with top American business leaders in Beijing. Xi emphasized the mutually beneficial economic ties between the two countries, despite U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports and accusations of undue Communist Party influence and unfair trade barriers. China's economy has struggled to recover from self-imposed COVID-19 restrictions but is now contributing to world economic growth. Xi stated that Sino-U.S. relations are crucial and have an impact on the well-being of both peoples and the future of mankind. The meeting included Stephen A. Schwarzman, the head of investment firm Blackstone. China's economy has been affected by a crisis in its property market, an aging population, and high youth unemployment. However, foreign firms, including Apple, rely on China-based manufacturers and its consumer market. China's tone towards the U.S. has softened in recent months, and officials from both countries have engaged in visits and meetings. However, China maintains a hard line on issues it considers its 'core interests,' such as its claims in the South China Sea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet, and Xinjiang. Xi aims to maintain strict party control while attracting foreign investment to support the economy.
#China #XiJinping #UsBusinessLeaders #TradeTies #EconomicRelations #Tariffs #Covid19 #Blackstone #PropertyMarket #ForeignInvestment
https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-chinas-xi-issues-a-positive-message-in-meeting-with-u-s-business-leaders-as-relations-improve/

2024-03-25 15:46:51

My plan to protect Americans’ financial privacy in a digital economy
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Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) discusses his plan to protect Americans' financial privacy in a digital economy. He criticizes the concept of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as being antithetical to American values of privacy, individual sovereignty, and free market competitiveness. He warns that a CBDC could give the federal government the ability to surveil and restrict Americans' transactions. Emmer highlights examples of governments using their financial systems to control citizens' access to funds. He expresses concern about the Biden administration's interest in creating a surveillance-style CBDC to compete with other nations. Emmer introduces the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, which aims to prevent the issuance of a digital financial surveillance tool and protect digital dollar innovation. The bill has gained momentum and support from industry stakeholders, and a Senate companion bill has been reintroduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). Emmer emphasizes the importance of upholding American values and ensuring that the digital economy is designed with privacy and individual sovereignty in mind.
#FinancialPrivacy #DigitalEconomy #CentralBankDigitalCurrency #Cbdc #AmericanValues #Surveillance #Privacy #IndividualSovereignty #FreeMarketCompetitiveness #Legislation #DigitalDollar #BidenAdministration #TomEmmer #TedCruz
https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4553064-my-plan-to-protect-americans-financial-privacy-in-a-digital-economy/

2024-03-23 16:04:12

Venezuela’s coming electoral farce could double its emigration to the US
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Venezuela's upcoming presidential elections are expected to be an electoral farce, leading to a wave of emigration. The Chavez-Maduro dictatorship has announced the elections, which are likely to generate political change. The lack of economic opportunities and political repression in Venezuela are driving emigration to the US. The US Southern Command reports that more than 7.7 million Venezuelans have fled the country since 2013. Efforts to democratize Venezuela have failed, and the Maduro regime has not complied with agreements for free and fair elections. Maduro is accused of drug trafficking and is blacklisted for human trafficking. The regime is intentionally promoting the infiltration of criminal groups among migrants crossing the border. The migration strategy is designed to destabilize the US. The response to Venezuela's dictatorship will have a direct impact on the new migration wave.
#Venezuela #Emigration #Elections #PoliticalRepression #EconomicOpportunities #UsSouthernCommand #NicolasMaduro #TrenDeAragua #MigrationStrategy #NationalSecurity #ForeignPolicy
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/4537103-venezuelas-coming-electoral-farce-could-double-its-emigration-to-the-us/

2024-03-23 15:45:35

2024-03-23 00:50:49

Aryna Sabalenka wins Miami Open match 4 days after death of former hockey player she dated
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Aryna Sabalenka, a 25-year-old tennis player from Belarus, won a match at the Miami Open just four days after the death of her former hockey player boyfriend, Konstantin Koltsov. Koltsov, a 42-year-old Belarusian, died in Miami in an apparent suicide. Sabalenka asked for privacy for herself and Koltsov's family. The second-ranked Sabalenka won the Australian Open in January and received a first-round bye at the Miami Open. The match was delayed due to rain and wind. In other matches, Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina advanced to the next round. On the men's side, Tomas Machac and Ugo Humbert won their matches. The Miami Open features top players like defending champion Daniil Medvedev and two-time champion Andy Murray.
#ArynaSabalenka #MiamiOpen #KonstantinKoltsov #Tennis
https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-sports/ap-aryna-sabalenka-wins-miami-open-match-4-days-after-death-of-former-hockey-player-she-dated/

2024-03-19 23:23:12

Progressive lawmakers renew push to increase taxes on wealthiest Americans
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A group of progressive lawmakers, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, is reintroducing a proposal to increase taxes on the country's wealthiest people. The proposal includes a 2 percent tax on households worth more than $50 million and a 3 percent tax on households worth more than $1 billion. The bill aims to affect the wealthiest 100,000 households in the country. The bill also includes provisions to prevent the wealthy from avoiding the tax and provides the IRS with an additional $100 billion. The bill is supported by Sen. Bernie Sanders and more than 20 House Democrats. President Biden has also proposed a wealth tax on individuals worth more than $100 million in his budget proposal. The bill is not expected to pass in the Republican-controlled House.
#ProgressiveLawmakers #Taxes #WealthiestAmericans #ElizabethWarren #BernieSanders #TaxProposal #Irs #WealthTax #HouseDemocrats #PresidentBiden
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4541986-progressive-lawmakers-tax-bill-wealthy/

2024-03-14 22:40:37

Mnuchin assembling group to buy TikTok
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is putting together a group to buy TikTok after the House passed a bill that would require the app's China-based parent company, ByteDance, to divest or face a U.S. ban. Mnuchin stated that he believes the legislation should pass and that TikTok should be sold to U.S. businesses. He also mentioned that Trump had previously signed an order requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok's U.S. operations, but the order was overturned in court. Despite Trump's opposition, the House bill easily passed with a vote of 352-65. The bill would require ByteDance to divest from TikTok within 165 days or face a ban on U.S. app stores and web hosting services.
#Tiktok #StevenMnuchin #Bytedance #Acquisition #U.s.Ban
https://thehill.com/newsletters/business-economy/4533135-mnuchin-assembling-group-to-buy-tiktok/

2024-03-14 12:22:36

Top US military chief visits munitions plants with lawmakers to press the need to arm Ukraine
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Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown is visiting U.S. weapon factories in Oklahoma and Arkansas to address concerns over billions of dollars being sent overseas to Ukraine and other allies when there are so many needs at home. Brown is visiting Lockheed Martin’s Camden, Arkansas, weapon facility and the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma, with the lawmakers who represent those factory workforces. Brown said he’ll use the trip to point out how the funding is needed to replenish U.S. military stockpiles that have been sent forward to Ukraine during its fight against Russia’s invasion and how that increased production supports local economies. Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton and Oklahoma Sen. John Lankford, who were scheduled to travel with Brown, will no longer be on the trip. The lawmakers have taken different approaches on their support for Ukraine as the war has dragged on. In May 2022, the Arkansas senators split on the $40 billion Ukraine aid package, with Cotton joining Lankford in favor of the aid and Boozman opposed. Mullin, who was a member of the House at the time before being elected to the Senate, also voted in favor of the 2022 aid package, as did Westerman. But more recently, as the Senate last month approved the $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific allies, Cotton, Lankford, and Mullin voted against it, while Boozman was in favor.
#UsMilitary #MunitionsPlants #Ukraine #WeaponFactories #Funding
https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-politics/ap-top-us-military-chief-visits-munitions-plants-with-lawmakers-to-press-the-need-to-arm-ukraine-2/

2024-03-12 14:02:00

Annual inflation rose to 3.2 percent in February, hotter than expected
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Consumer prices rose at faster monthly and annual rates in February, according to inflation data released by the Labor Department. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.2 percent annually in February and 0.4 percent last month alone. More than 60 percent of February’s monthly increase in prices came from gasoline and shelter. The bump in inflation comes as President Biden ramps up his efforts to fight high prices and reassure Americans of his grasp on the economy ahead of the November election. The February inflation data also keeps the Federal Reserve on track to keep interest rates steady at the end of a policy meeting next week.
#Inflation #ConsumerPrices #Cpi #LaborDepartment #PresidentBiden #FederalReserve
https://thehill.com/business/4525863-annual-inflation-rose-to-3-2-percent-in-february/

2024-03-10 16:21:19

CNN panel spars over Biden’s use of ‘illegal’ in State of Union
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A panel of pundits on CNN’s “State of the Union” argued over President Biden’s use of “illegal” in his address to Congress. Biden referred to the case of Laken Riley, a Georgia student who was killed by a Venezuelan migrant who entered the country illegally. Pundits had mixed feelings about Biden's use of the term 'illegal' and his subsequent retraction. Republican strategist Scott Jennings criticized Biden for changing his language under pressure from the left flank. Former White House communications director Kate Bedingfield defended Biden, emphasizing the importance of language and accusing Jennings of disingenuous remarks. Bedingfield also suggested that migrants contribute to the U.S. economy, to which Jennings responded by questioning if migrants are responsible for murders.
#Cnn #Biden #StateOfTheUnion #Illegal #Debate
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/4522322-cnn-panel-spars-over-bidens-use-of-illegal-in-state-of-union/