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- Imminent Shutdown Averted, As Senate Pass Spending Bill
- After Biden’s State Of The Union Speech, He Was Able To Raise $10 Million In 24 Hours
- Former Rep. Mike Rogers Gets Support Of Trump In Michigan Senate Race
- House Passes Bill That Could Ban Tiktok In The United States
Imminent Shutdown Averted, As Senate Pass Spending Bill
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Saturday, March 9, 2024 – The U.S. Senate narrowly avoided a partial government shutdown by approving a $467.5 billion spending package for various government agencies just hours before the funding deadline. The bipartisan vote of 75-22 ensures funding for agriculture, transportation, housing, energy, veterans, and other programs until September 30.
This legislation now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature. The vote marks a resolution to a prolonged dispute over government spending that left the Republican-led House of Representatives leaderless for three weeks. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the bipartisan nature of the package, highlighting that it demonstrates government effectiveness despite political divisions.
While the package easily passed the House, Senate action was delayed due to conservative Republicans’ efforts to push votes on immigration and other issues, which ultimately failed. However, a larger spending deal covering military, homeland security, healthcare, and more still requires negotiation, with funding expiring on March 22.
Source: Reuters
After Biden’s State Of The Union Speech, He Was Able To Raise $10 Million In 24 Hours
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Sunday, March 10, 2024 – President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign reported a significant fundraising surge of $10 million within 24 hours following his impassioned State of the Union address. During the speech, Biden criticized former President Donald Trump for allegedly undermining democracy and obstructing efforts to address United States immigration issues.
Biden also accused Trump of downplaying the truth about the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, and capitulating to Russian President Vladimir Putin. This fundraising achievement is notable considering that Biden and his Democratic allies raised $42 million throughout the entire month of January.
Biden’s address attracted an estimated 32.2 million viewers across 14 television networks, marking an 18% increase from the previous year. Leveraging this financial advantage, the Biden campaign announced a $30 million advertising campaign targeting crucial battleground states over the next six weeks.
Source: Reuters
Former Rep. Mike Rogers Gets Support Of Trump In Michigan Senate Race
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Monday, March 11, 2024 – Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, endorsed former Rep. Mike Rogers’ Senate bid in Michigan, highlighting Rogers’ military and congressional experience. Rogers, backed by national Republicans, faces a competitive primary before potentially challenging Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the open Senate seat.
Despite occasional criticisms of Trump, Rogers endorsed him for the 2024 bid. Trump’s endorsement may bolster Rogers with the GOP base, particularly against candidates like Peter Meijer and Justin Amash, who have clashed with Trump in the past.
In a post on X, the former FBI special agent appreciated Mr. Trump for his support. He also expressed how eager he is to work with Trump to get the country back on track. He was a member of the House for 14 years and left the congress in 2015.
Source: CNN
House Passes Bill That Could Ban Tiktok In The United States
Photo Source: AP Photo/Matt Slocum
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 – The House of Representatives passed a bill requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s owner, to sell the platform or face a complete ban in the United States. The bill received overwhelming support, with 352 votes in favor and 65 against. It grants ByteDance 165 days to divest from TikTok or app stores like Apple App Store and Google Play would be barred from hosting TikTok.
The move reflects concerns over data privacy and political censorship, despite TikTok’s assurances. Previous attempts to ban TikTok faced legal challenges. The bill’s fate in the Senate is uncertain, with some Democrats opposing it due to free speech concerns.
The White House supports the bill and wants the bill to get over with so it can get to the President’s desk. Authors argue it’s not a ban but a measure to address security risks.
Source: The Guardian
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