AID
Biden Funding Request Includes $75B For Ukraine And Israel
President Joe Biden asked Congress for supplemental funding that totals $105 billion, which includes $60 billion to Ukraine and $14 billion to Israel.
Alex Jones
Judge: Alex Jones Can’t Use Bankruptcy Protection To Avoid Paying Sandy Hook Families
A Texas judge has ruled that InfoWars host Alex Jones cannot use bankruptcy protection to get out of paying $1.1 million to families of the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting.
2024 presidential election
Trump Out-Performs Biden On Latest Swing-State Poll
President Joe Biden is reportedly trailing behind Donald Trump in five of the seven swing states, according to the latest poll from Bloomberg News and Morning Consult.
bankruptcy
Cryptocurrency Companies Sued Over Alleged $1.1B In Fraud
New York state prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against three cryptocurrency firms, alleging that the companies engaged in fraudulent activities that resulted in more than 230,000 investors losing a collective $1.1 billion.
bipartisan bill
Bipartisan Bill Aims To Strengthen Penalties For Child Labor Violations
A new Senate bill that aims to strengthen child labor laws in the United States, amid a recent surge in child labor violations, has been formally introduced.
alert
U.S. State Department Declares ‘Worldwide Caution’ Alert As Israel-Hamas Tensions Rise
The State Department declared a “worldwide caution alert” due to rising tension in the Middle East and surrounding regions amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Administration
Biden Administration Announces $3.5B In Funding To ‘Strengthen Power Grids’
In an effort to “increase dependability and prevent capacity shortages or blackouts during extreme weather events,” the Biden administration announced an investment of around $3.5 billion on Wednesday to upgrade U.S. electricity systems.
Conference
NCAA Investigating Michigan’s Football Program Amid Sign-Stealing Allegations
The NCAA is investigating the Michigan Wolverines for allegedly scouting future opponents, in person, in order to steal signs.
casinos
Detroit Casino Workers Strike After Failed Negotiations
In recent months, U.S. workers in various industries have been standing up across the country, seeking better wages, retirement, and healthcare, among other benefits. Thousands of Detroit-based casino employees are now the latest to join the picket lines, voicing that the industry is “long overdue” for pay raises.
democrats
Jim Jordan To Back Empowering Interim Speaker Patrick McHenry
In a surprise move, Republican representative Jim Jordan will back a plan to temporarily empower interim speaker Patrick McHenry until January.