Category: United States Politics and Government

Norfolk Southern CEO Apologizes for East Palestine Train Derailment

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In prepared remarks released before a Senate hearing, the railroad chief executive says he is “determined to make it right” for the people of East Palestine.
How Murdoch Runs Fox News, in His Own (Often Terse) Words

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Court filings give a peek into how Rupert Murdoch shapes coverage at his news organizations.
Biden Will Release Dead-on-Arrival Budget, Picking Fight With GOP

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The president’s plans have little in common with the budget Republicans are set to release this spring, as the nation hurtles toward a possible default on its debt.
Data Breach Could Compromise Lawmakers’ Personal Information

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A cyberattack on the District of Columbia’s online health insurance marketplace may have compromised identifying data of many members of Congress and other users.
D.C. Health Marketplace Hack Could Compromise Lawmakers’ Personal Information

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A cyberattack on the District of Columbia’s online health insurance marketplace may have compromised identifying data of many members of Congress and other users.
U.S. and Europe Angle for New Deal to Resolve Climate Spat

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American and European officials are trying to reach agreement on the outlines of a limited trade deal that could help resolve a major rift over America’s new climate legislation.
White House Rebukes Tucker Carlson Over Portrayal of Jan. 6 Attack

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The Biden administration rarely criticizes conservative media stars by name, but a deputy press secretary declared that Mr. Carlson “is not credible.”
Biden Is Set to Detail at Least $2 Trillion in Measures to Reduce Deficits

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The president’s proposals, included in the budget he will release on Thursday, are expected to heavily feature tax increases on corporations and high earners.
Biden Is Set to Detail at Least $2 Trillion in Measures to Reduce Deficits

The New York Times – Business:
The president’s proposals, included in the budget he will release on Thursday, are expected to heavily feature tax increases on corporations and high earners.
Gigi Sohn, Biden’s F.C.C. Nominee, Withdraws

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Gigi Sohn, who was first nominated by President Biden in October 2021, said she had faced “unrelenting, dishonest and cruel attacks” on her character and career.
Debt Default Would Cripple U.S. Economy, New Analysis Warns

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As President Biden prepares to release his latest budget proposal, a top economist will warn lawmakers that Republicans’ refusal to raise the nation’s borrowing cap could put millions out of work.
Bernie Sanders Presses Ahead With Subpoena of Starbucks C.E.O.

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The senator has set a Wednesday vote to compel Howard Schultz, the billionaire Starbucks chief executive, to testify in front of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.