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1 day ago

Possible retirements before 2024 have Senate Democrats on edge

Senate Democrats returned to Washington to wield their newly expanded majority this week, but the specter of potential retirements in their ranks is already raising anxiety.

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2 days ago

Look what you made them do: All the Taylor Swift references from the Senate's Ticketmaster hearing

"Ticketmaster should look in the mirror and say, 'I'm the problem, it's me​,'" one senator quipped.

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2 days ago

Senators slam Live Nation over Ticketmaster's dominance, botched Taylor Swift sale

Criticism of Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, intensified after a botched sale of tickets to Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour.

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Germany 'now appreciating the moment' as it finally agrees to send tanks to Ukraine, Graham says

Germany agreed to send tanks to Ukraine after weeks of stalling and negotiating with Kyiv and allied partners.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham said he's 'tired of the s*** show' and that the US and Germany should send tanks to Ukraine: 'World order is at stake'

"Putin is trying to rewrite the map of Europe by force of arms," Sen. Lindsey Graham said while calling on the US and Germany to send Ukraine tanks.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham said he's 'tired of the s*** show' and that the US and Germany should send tanks to Ukraine: 'World order is at stake'

"Putin is trying to rewrite the map of Europe by force of arms," Sen. Lindsey Graham said while calling on the US and Germany to send Ukraine tanks.

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Southwest starts on reputation repair after cancellations

With its flights running on a roughly normal schedule, Southwest Airlines is now turning its attention to repairing its damaged reputation after it canceled 15,000 flights around Christmas and left holiday travelers stranded.

Biden to join survivors and families at gun violence vigil

The president is joining the 10th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.

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Senators to FTC: Probe Twitter security, take needed action

A group of Democratic senators have asked federal regulators to investigate any possible violations by Twitter of consumer-protection laws or data-security commitments.

Taylor Swift tour ticket fiasco leads to calls for Ticketmaster and Live Nation to break up

Fans of Taylor Swift encountered a number of issues while trying to obtain tickets to the singer's latest tour via Ticketmaster.

cnbc.com

GOP tsunami is sweeping away Democrat hopes for midterm elections

GOP tsunami is sweeping away Democrat hopes for midterm elections because of party’s failures on crime, retirement accounts. Even Connecticut is in play.

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Senate Dem part of High School group that held 'Slave Day', used racial slur repeatedly in college writing

Sen. Richard Blumenthal served as president of the student council at his high school amid a "Slave Day" fundraising event and later used a racial slur in college writings.

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Biden facing pressure to punish Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cuts oil production

Biden pledged "consequences" and vowed to "take action" — but some lawmakers are demanding a concrete response.

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Biden Vows 'Consequences' For Saudis After OPEC+ Cuts Oil Output

The decision by OPEC+ to cut production by 2 million barrels a day has been seen by some as a way to help Russia keep paying for its war in Ukraine.

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Biden vows 'consequences' for Saudis after OPEC+ cuts output

President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.

US case against American Airlines and JetBlue heads to court

The government is getting its day in court to try to block a partnership between American Airlines and JetBlue.

EXPLAINER: Rail strike would impact consumers, businesses

A strike by railroad workers would have wide-ranging impact on consumers, commuters and businesses.

Congress wants to hear what Twitter whistleblower has to say

U.S. lawmakers are anxious to hear from Twitter’s former security chief, who has alarmed Washington with allegations that the influential social network misled regulators about its cyber defenses and efforts to control fake accounts.

Pro-Trump wins in blue states threaten GOP hopes in November

Republicans have found success in Democratic strongholds such as Maryland and Massachusetts when they have fielded moderate candidates who could appeal to voters in both parties.

Far-right wins in blue states threaten GOP hopes in November

Republicans have found success in Democratic strongholds like Maryland and Massachusetts when they have fielded moderate candidates who could appeal to voters in both parties. With Democrats facing headwinds this year, Republicans had hoped that strategy could pay off yet again.

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Democratic lawmaker accuses Google of failing to police deceptive ads

Blumenthal said his staff found the same type of deceptive ads violating Google's policies that it said it removed after a 2021 investigation by The Markup.

cnbc.com

Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Evers

Businessman Tim Michels has won Wisconsin's Republican nomination to take on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

What to watch in Wis., 3 other states in Tuesday's primaries

The Republican matchup in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race in Tuesday's primary elections features competing candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence.

Senators introduce bill to eliminate copays for veterans accessing contraception

On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, Richard Blumenthal, and Susan Collins introduced the Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act, which will eliminate copayments for contraception covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Senators Tuberville, Manchin working on bill to tackle NIL

Senators Tommy Tuberville of Alabama and Joe Manchin of West Virginia have requested feedback from college sports leaders to be used to craft a bill to regulate how college athletes can be compensated for their names, images and likenesses.

Manfred to senators: antitrust exemption stops city switches

Major League Baseball told a Senate committee planning a hearing on the sport’s antitrust exemption that it prevents teams from moving without approval and allows the sport to maintain the minor leagues at a wide level.

Senators ask MLB why antitrust exemption needed in minors

Leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee have asked baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to explain the impact of potential legislation stripping the sport’s antitrust exemption from covering the sport’s relationship with minor league players.

Minors rep asks Congress to restrict MLB antitrust exemption

The executive director of the nonprofit Advocates for Minor Leaguers has recommended Congress enact legislation nullifying Major League Baseball’s antitrust exemption as it applies to minor league players.

All eyes on airlines as July Fourth holiday weekend nears

If you're flying this holiday weekend, be prepared for crowded airports, full planes, and higher-than-normal chances that your flight will be delayed or even canceled.

Senators ask minor leaguers for information on MLB antitrust

The chairman and ranking minority member of the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a letter to an advocacy group for minor leaguers asking questions about baseball’s antitrust exemption.

Buttigieg urges airline CEOs to ensure carriers fly reliably this summer after waves of disruptions

DOT Secretary met virtually with airline CEOs on Thursday after several waves of flight delays and cancellations.

cnbc.com

Government agency and Fisher-Price warn parents of over a dozen deaths from rockers

The Consumer Product Safety Commission advised parents advised to not let babies fall asleep in rockers after multiple deaths tied to Fisher-Price products.

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Brewing Senate deal marks inflection point for gun rights movement

The largest and best-funded advocacy groups, including the National Rifle Association, appear to be keeping their options open.

washingtonpost.com

Boy Scouts sell off camps under financial strain from sex abuse lawsuits

As the Boy Scouts sell off a number of campgrounds, conservationists, government officials and others are scrambling to find ways to preserve them as open space.

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Scouts sell off camps under strain from sex abuse suits

As the financially struggling Boy Scouts sell off a growing number of campgrounds — conservationists, government officials and others are scrambling to find ways to preserve them as open space.

GOP's Cornyn tapped to lead as Senate talks gun law changes

Less than 48 hours after a gunman stormed an elementary school and killed 19 children and two teachers in his home state of Texas, Sen. John Cornyn was tapped to lead gun policy negotiations in the Senate.

Post Politics Now Senate negotiators key to whether Congress moves on gun measures

President Biden will weigh in on the May jobs report after it is released on Friday morning. Later, Vice President Harris plans to speak about inflation.

washingtonpost.com

House panel advances gun bill after recent mass shootings

The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.

Bipartisan discussions on "red flag" laws make progress as Sens. Graham, Blumenthal revise gun control proposal

The bipartisan senators are making progress on new gun control legislation, four sources said.

cbsnews.com

Energy secretary: US offshore wind jobs should be union jobs

The U.S. energy secretary and Danish wind developer Orsted say they want American union workers to build offshore wind farms to dot the U.S. coastlines — the building trades workers who could otherwise be left out of a transition to renewable resources.

Senators talk expanded gun background checks, red flag laws

A bipartisan group of senators is considering how Congress should respond to the horrific shooting of 19 schoolchildren and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas.

Democrats Call For New Gun Legislation

The anger among Dem voters isn't just with Republicans. It's also with their own party, which controls both houses in Congress and the White House.

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After Texas tragedy, Schumer says Democrats will negotiate on guns

The Senate majority leader castigated Republicans for their repeated inaction after mass shootings but said Democrats had no choice but to try again.

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Senate resolution would urge Biden administration to designate Russia as state sponsor of terrorism sponsor under Putin

The Biden administration so far has not added Russia to a list of state sponsors of terror, which are limited to Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria.

cnbc.com

In confirming Supreme Court justices, private meetings trump hearings

The most critical moments for prospective justices often come in the dozens of private huddles they hold with senators.

washingtonpost.com

Justice Thomas' wife long steeped in conservative politics

Through a decades-long career in conservative politics, Virginia Thomas has repeatedly maintained that her political activity represented no conflict of interest with the work of her husband, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Takeaways: Jackson makes history, GOP vows no 'spectacle'

History was made the instant Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Josh Hawley’s ‘smear’ against Ketanji Brown Jackson is Missouri senator’s hallmark

When voters stop rewarding such behavior, we will stop seeing so much of it. | Editorial

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All smiles, Jackson tries for Senate reset on Supreme Court

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson may not get any Republican votes.

For Jackson, path to the Supreme Court is paved with smiles and small talk

Nothing so encapsulates the finely choreographed nature of the modern Supreme Court confirmation process as the round-robin of senatorial interviews.

washingtonpost.com

Sen. Collins, key vote on Supreme Court, praises Jackson

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson is winning praise from a key Senate Republican.

Biden has chosen his Supreme Court nominee

Biden has selected his nominee for the high court and may announce it as soon as Friday

washingtonpost.com

Being the 1st: What it's like to make Supreme Court history

Just being the newest member of the Supreme Court can be a momentous adjustment for a justice.

New bill would require companies like Facebook, Google to add features that protect children

The bipartisan bill would give online a platforms a duty prevent or mitigate certain harms to minors including suicide, eating disorders and substance abuse.

cnbc.com

Senators aim to rewrite child safety rules on social media

The bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act comes amid mounting frustration in Washington that apps like Instagram and YouTube aren't doing enough to protect their youngest users.

npr.org

For high court nominees 'When's your birthday?' matters

If President Joe Biden’s search for a nominee to the Supreme Court could be summed up by a Help Wanted ad it might read: “Seeking a well-respected liberal jurist.

Graham becomes early player to watch in Supreme Court drama

Sen. Lindsey Graham is among a handful of Republicans declaring a willingness to back President Joe Biden's yet-to-be-announced Supreme Court nominee.

Biden doing 'deep dive' on 'about 4' high court candidates

President Joe Biden appears to be narrowing his list of candidates for the Supreme Court, saying he’s looking at “about four people.”.

A bill aiming to protect children online reignites a battle over privacy and free speech

The bill’s revival has reignited a battle over the future of Internet regulation and online speech. Prominent technologists, industry groups, civil rights advocates and LGBT interest groups have aggressively campaigned against it, warning the proposal threatens to erode consumers’ privacy and could have a chilling effect on free expression online.

washingtonpost.com

The Biden Appointee Who Could Change the Constitution

How hard is it to amend the Constitution? Even harder than you think.

theatlantic.com

416,000 student-loan borrowers landed $1.85 billion in relief. Elizabeth Warren says that's not enough to compensate those impacted by one of the largest loan company's 'abusive practices.'

In a letter provided exclusively to Insider, three senators asked the Education Department to provide prompt relief to defrauded Navient customers.

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German leader's stance on Russia looms over 1st visit to US

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has set off for Washington to reassure Americans that his country stands alongside the United States and other NATO partners in opposing any Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Senate committee advances bill targeting Google and Apple's app store profitability

The legislation addresses key gripes app developers including Spotify, Epic Games, Basecamp and others have raised about Apple and Google.

cnbc.com

Lawmakers Look To Stop Scammers Who Are Seizing On The Pandemic

Lawmakers say a patchwork of laws and inconsistency is hurting the ability to slow the spread of scams.

newsy.com

Senators say they were denied full access to federal prison

Two U.S. senators say they were denied access to parts of a federal prison in Connecticut while trying to examine conditions there.

Senators say they were denied full access to federal prison

Two U.S. senators said Wednesday that they were denied access to parts of a federal prison in Connecticut while trying to examine conditions there in response to correctional officers' complaints about a staffing shortage and lack of coronavirus precautions. Concerns about the spread of COVID-19 itself were behind the denial, the federal Bureau of Prisons said. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, both Connecticut Democrats, visited the Danbury Federal Correctional Institution with labor union leaders and two state lawmakers.

news.yahoo.com

New step to curb tech giants' power advanced by Senate panel

Congress has taken a new step toward reining in the market dominance of Big Tech. Bipartisan legislation advanced by a Senate panel would bar the dominant online platforms from favoring their own goods and services over those of rivals on the platforms.

Lawmakers call for investigation into at-home COVID test price gouging

Senator Ed Markey said Americans need to be able to afford the at-home tests so they can "protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities from the spread of COVID-19."

cbsnews.com

COVID-19 Cases Impacting Most Major Cruise Lines

The latest data from the CDC shows 86 cruise ships currently have passengers on board who have tested positive for the virus.

newsy.com

More cruise ships under CDC investigation due to COVID cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more cruise ships due to new COVID-19 cases aboard.

Lawmakers say they will try again to regulate airline fees

Travelers love to hate airline fees, and several congressional Democrats say it's time to regulate the extra charges for things like checking a bag.

Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri hears senators brush aside his promises to self-police

Takeaways from a hearing include: senators are frustrated with Instagram for not moving more quickly to protect young users and the CEO maintains the platform does more good than harm.

npr.org

Instagram Head Faces Senators Amid Anger Over Possible Harm

Under sharp questioning by senators of both parties, Instagram head Adam Mosseri defended the company’s conduct and safety measures.

newsy.com

Instagram's CEO faces senators accusing his company of harming some young users

Under sharp questioning by senators of both parties, Mosseri challenged statements that research found Instagram to be addictive for children. He said the site has take steps to protect young users.

npr.org

Instagram CEO leaves option open for kids' version of the app

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri did not commit to permanently ending the paused plans to create a version of the platform for kids under 13.

cnbc.com

Instagram head faces senators amid anger over possible harms

The head of Instagram, appearing before a Senate panel, met with deep skepticism over new measures the platform is adopting to protect young users nd the company’s commitment to transparency.

Senator says Instagram’s solutions are ‘baby steps'

“The kinds of baby steps that you’ve suggested so far are underwhelming,” said Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) to the head of Instagram Adam Mosseri.

washingtonpost.com

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri to testify before Congress for the first time

Instagram's chief executive Adam Mosseri is expected to testify before Congress for the first time the week of Dec. 6.

cnbc.com

Biden nominates Robert Califf as FDA commissioner

Califf, a longtime Duke University researcher who now works for Verily and Google Health, gets the nod for an agency stretched by the pandemic.

washingtonpost.com

An "eraser button"? Focused ideas could help bridle Big Tech

Break up Big Tech.

4 takeaways from the Senate child safety hearing with YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who chaired the hearing, said being distinct from Facebook isn't enough to cut it for the three tech giants. "That bar is in the gutter," he told the company officials.

npr.org

Cruz pushes TikTok over company's ties to China in social media giant's first-ever Senate testimony

Lawmakers also heard from executives at Snapchat and YouTube.

cbsnews.com

Senators Grill YouTube, TikTok, Snap On Kids' Use And Safety

Lawmakers met with executives from YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat to know what protocols they have done to protect underage users on their platforms.

newsy.com

Senators put YouTube, TikTok, Snap on defensive on kids' use

Senators have put executives of YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on the defensive.

Senator asks Facebook CEO to testify on Instagram and kids

The senator leading a probe of Facebook’s Instagram and its impact on young people is asking Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify in the Senate.

Sen. Blumenthal asks Mark Zuckerberg to testify about Instagram's impact on kids

Blumenthal said it is "urgent and necessary" for Zuckerberg or Instagram chief Adam Mosseri to testify in order "to set the record straight."

cnbc.com

Column: Congress has a chance to take bipartisan action on Facebook. Don’t let it slip away

Here are three bipartisan steps Congress could take right now to reduce the harm social media platforms cause. Will they act?

latimes.com

What realistically happens next to Facebook following whistleblower revelations

The market, advertisers and Congress likely won’t challenge Facebook, but other things might.

cnbc.com

Americans agree misinformation is a problem, poll shows

Nearly all Americans agree that the rampant spread of misinformation is a problem.

Ex-Facebook employee asks lawmakers to step in. Will they?

The former Facebook product manager who has accused the social network giant of threatening children’s safety — and the integrity of democracy — is urging Congress to take action to rein in a largely unregulated company.

Facebook whistleblower testifies: Five highlights

A former Facebook data scientist testified before Congress that the social network’s products harm children and fuel polarization in the U.S. while executives reject changes that could hurt company profits.

Senators push Facebook exec on Instagram policies for youth

Senators have fired a barrage of criticism at a Facebook executive over the social-networking giant’s handling of internal research on how its Instagram photo-sharing platform can harm teens.

Senate panel interviews former US attorney in Trump probe

Senators have met privately with a former U.S. attorney in Atlanta who resigned in January as then-President Donald Trump pressured officials to overturn his election defeat.

Study: Half of US cosmetics contain toxic chemicals

More than half the cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada are awash with a toxic industrial compound associated with serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight, according to a new study.

Lawmakers agree NCAA needs NIL help, but how much and when?

A federal law governing how college athletes can earn money off their fame seems like a certainty.

Refugees arriving in US unlikely to exceed cap set by Trump

President Joe Biden faced fierce blowback from fellow Democrats and refugee advocates for considering keeping his predecessor’s record-low cap of 15,000 for admitting refugees this budget year.

Dems laud racial diversity as panel turns focus to judges

The first Senate hearing for President Joe Biden’s judicial nominations featured two African American nominees for appeals court openings.

Justices question California disclosure rule for charities

The Supreme Court appears likely to put a stop to California’s practice of collecting the names and addresses of top donors to charities.

More action, less talk, distinguish Biden’s 100-day sprint

More action, less talk and something for the history books.

Chocolate chip diplomacy: Biden courts Congress with gusto

The pictures always make it look so presidential.

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