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It might be time to ‘rein in’ media after DC riots: says AOC

It might be time to ‘rein in’ media after DC riots: says AOC

  • The Squad members had a lengthy discussion on the aftermath of Capitol riot on Instagram live stream.
  • “We’re going to have to figure out how we rein in our media environment so you can’t just spew disinformation and misinformation,” she said.
Published 15 Jan, 2021 07:54pm
Google, Facebook and Microsoft among other corporate giants to suspend political spending
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Google, Facebook and Microsoft among other corporate giants to suspend political spending

  • In the aftermath of the violent attack on the Capitol Building last week, Facebook, Microsoft and Google have joined a growing list of corporations that are pausing their political spending.
  • As corporate responses have escalated, some companies have suspended donations to lawmakers who objected to the certification of the election, while many have halted all of their political donations for a few months.
Updated 12 Jan, 2021 04:34pm
Twitter permanently suspends Donald Trump's account
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Twitter permanently suspends Donald Trump's account

  • "After a close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,” Twitter said in a statement.
Published 09 Jan, 2021 04:46am
Pro-Trump protestors storm US Capitol building
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Pro-Trump protestors storm US Capitol building

  • Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump addressed thousands of supporters, including members of far-right groups, at a rally in Washington.
  • A short walk from the rally, hundreds of Trump supporters overturned barricades and clashed with police on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol where Congress was meeting.
  • The Mayor of Washington DC has declared a citywide curfew starting at 6pm.
Updated 07 Jan, 2021 01:20am
Defying Trump, McConnell puts off vote on $2,000 checks, urges override of defense bill veto
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Defying Trump, McConnell puts off vote on $2,000 checks, urges override of defense bill veto

  • Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday put off a vote on increasing COVID-19 relief checks from $600 to $2,000 and urged senators to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense bill.
  • McConnell tied the larger checks, which were demanded by Trump and supported by Democrats, to two other measures the president wants but which most Democrats oppose.
Published 30 Dec, 2020 03:39pm
First US Congressmember dies of Covid-19
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First US Congressmember dies of Covid-19

  • "Congressman-elect Letlow was a ninth generation Louisianan who fought passionately for his point of view and dedicated his life to public service," Pelosi said in the statement.
Published 30 Dec, 2020 11:43am
Trump vetoes $740 billion defense bill
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Trump vetoes $740 billion defense bill

  • President Donald Trump vetoed the newly formulated defense bill, which allocates $740 billion to outline Pentagon's broader policy.
    *Trump, without providing specific details, called this defense legislation as "It is a 'gift' to China and Russia".
Updated 24 Dec, 2020 02:07pm
Key facets of the $900 billion U.S coronavirus relief bill
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Key facets of the $900 billion U.S coronavirus relief bill

  • On Sunday, bipartisan lawmakers in the United States Congress released a long-awaited $900 billion coronavirus relief bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump.
  • This relief package will be combined with an additional $1.4 trillion in federal funding and tax provisions to facilitate federal agencies through the end of September.
Updated 21 Dec, 2020 07:17pm
As pandemic rages across U.S., Congress scrambles to reach relief deal
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As pandemic rages across U.S., Congress scrambles to reach relief deal

  • As the coronavirus pandemic roared to new record highs across the United States, it lit a fire in the U.S. Congress, where Republicans and Democrats were scrambling to pass a new round of aid after months of partisan finger-pointing and inaction.
  • Multiple lawmakers floated the possibility the federal government would run out of money early Saturday morning while the COVID-19 relief negotiations continue.
Updated 18 Dec, 2020 04:27pm
US Congress could vote on $900bn COVID-19 aid bill by Thursday
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US Congress could vote on $900bn COVID-19 aid bill by Thursday

  • They are nearing a deal as rates of COVID-19 infections are soaring to new highs, even as the United States starts to vaccinate people.
  • Congressional leaders made substantial progress toward compromising on a new coronavirus aid plan during talks that stretched into the night on Tuesday.
Published 17 Dec, 2020 12:08am
U.S. Congress in sprint to fund government, approve COVID-19 emergency aid
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U.S. Congress in sprint to fund government, approve COVID-19 emergency aid

  • The U.S. Congress will try this week to end months of indecision and infighting over the federal government’s budget priorities and coronavirus aid, with more than $2 trillion in funding from Washington potentially at stake.
  • Without a deal, the government must begin shutting non-emergency programs and furloughing many workers.
Published 14 Dec, 2020 08:34pm