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Federal Reserve likely to skip interest rate hike at next meeting in June, officials signal
"Federal Reserve officials are sending out stronger signals they may forgo an interest rate increase at the Central Bank's next meeting. I'm Ben Thomas with the latest. Three leading fed officials have expressed support for the idea of skipping a rate hike in June, fed governor Phillip Jefferson says that would give policymakers time to see more data. President Biden has nominated Jeff sent to be the fed's vice chair, putting him close to the center of fed policy making, the comments come despite a slew of tough talk from other fed policymakers and to disappointing inflation report last week, and those suggesting a pause also indicate hikes could resume later this year. The fed has implemented ten straight hikes pushing its benchmark interest rate to about 5.1%, the highest in 16 years. Ben Thomas, Washington
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Debt limit deal heads to vote in full House while McCarthy scrambles for GOP approval
"The debt ceiling and budget deal worked out between House speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden has advanced to the full House, where a vote is expected Wednesday. I'm Ben Thomas with a look at its progress. The House rules committee voted 7 to 6 to advance the bill, chairman Tom Cole, an Oklahoma Republican calling it a product of compromise. And reflects the realities of a divided government. We shouldn't allow that to overshadow what this bill accomplishes. It would restrict spending for the next two years while also suspending the nation's debt limit during that time, and the nonpartisan congressional budget office says it reduces deficits by $1.5 trillion over the decade, but South Carolina Republican Ralph Norman also a member of the freedom caucus was disappointed. We had a real bill that was going to make a difference. We did in the original bill. This being watered down is completely takes the teeth out of it. And I see why the Democrats vote for it. I see it now. He and Texas congressman chip Roy, who earlier in the day, said not one Republican should vote for this deal. Join Democrats in opposing the bill's advance. Ranking Democrat Jim mcgovern of Massachusetts accusing the GOP of weaponizing the debt ceiling, saying it's a precedent that will forever haunt the nation. One party can use the full faith and credit of the United States as a hostage to pass their widely unpopular ideas. Adding, someday, hopefully not in my lifetime, but someday there will be a Republican president. And you will remember this moment because what you are trying to do is get things enacted that you could not get done through regular order. Ben Thomas, Washington
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Debt ceiling takeaways: Biden's invite to liberal skeptics to 'talk to me,' McCarthy's balancing act
"Congress is back and topping the agenda is a debt ceiling deal. No one claims to really like. I'm Ben Thomas with a closer look. Democrats who have reservations about this compromise bill. Talk to me. President Biden acknowledges not all Democrats, particularly those on the left, may vote for the package, Congress is taking up. But I spoke to a whole bunch of people and it feels good. We'll see when the votes start. His debt ceiling deal with House speaker Kevin McCarthy runs 99 pages, both can point to provisions they can call victories, funding medical care for veterans and changing work requirements for government aid and streamlining environmental reviews for energy projects. But each side has a job to do to win over enough lawmakers in their parties to pass it. Some conservatives are concerned the deal doesn't cut future deficits enough. Meanwhile, Democrats have been worried about those changes to programs like food stamps. Ben Thomas, Washington
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US Abrams tanks for training Ukrainian forces arrive in Germany ahead of schedule
"Ukraine says it's holding off on a counter offensive for a lack of weapons. Meantime, Britain and now the U.S. say they're pressing to help Kyiv more quickly. I'm Ben Thomas with the latest. We are doing everything possible to accelerate the delivery of these of these tanks. Defense secretary Lloyd Austin telling a Senate committee the Abrams tanks have arrived in Germany slightly ahead of schedule. The Ukrainians can begin training on this capability. Abrams tanks are being built specifically for Ukraine. The training is the most lethal new layer of combat instruction the U.S. is providing, giving Ukrainian troops the best chance to overwhelm and punch through Russia's battle lines. By the time they complete that training, the tanks will be available for them to use. But as for the timing on that, early fall is a projection. Ben Thomas, Washington
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Biden to huddle with top donors as 2024 effort kicks off
"President Biden and vice president Kamala Harris are laying the groundwork for their reelection campaign with donors. I'm Ben Thomas with the latest. The president and vice president were hosting about 150 of the Democratic Party's top donors for dinner Friday evening and a weekend strategy session, the event itself is not a fundraiser, and it's not clear how many attendees have cut checks at this point, but these are the high dollar donors and fundraisers who will tap their networks to help fund Biden's campaign over the next 18 months. It's expected to need to raise well over $1 billion. Some democratic governors who have proven to be prolific fundraisers, including Maryland's Wes Moore, Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Gavin Newsom of California are expected to be in attendance. The weekend summit marks the first official in person campaign event for Biden since he declared his candidacy. Ben Thomas, Washington
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Roberts declines Senate request to testify on court ethics
"Chief justice John Roberts has said no thanks to an invitation from the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify at a hearing next week on ethical standards at the Supreme Court. I'm Ben Thomas with the latest. Judiciary committee chairman dick Durbin invited Roberts testimony after ProPublica detailed a close relationship between justice clarence Thomas and a conservative donor, but nonprofit investigative journalism organization reported Harlan crow had purchased properties belonging to Thomas and his family in a transaction worth more than $100,000, but that Thomas never reported. In a letter to durban Robert said he would respectfully decline the committee's request, describing such testimony as exceedingly rare, noting separation of powers concerns and the importance of preserving judicial independence. He instead provided the panel with the statement of ethics signed by all 9 justices. It describes the ethical rules they follow about travel gifts and outside income. Ben Thomas Washington
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Report: Thomas sold real estate to donor, didn't report deal
"More details are emerging of the relationship between Supreme Court Justice clarence Thomas and a major conservative political donor. I'm Ben Thomas with the latest. The revelations come from the nonprofit investigative journalism organization, ProPublica, citing state tax documents and property deeds, ProPublica reports Harlan Crowe purchased three properties belonging to Thomas and his family, the home in Savannah, Georgia, where Thomas mother was living, along with two nearby vacant lots. The price was a little more than $133,000. Thomas mother remained living in the home, which soon underwent tens of thousands of dollars in renovations. Federal officials are required to disclose details of most real estate transactions valued at more than $1000. Thomas would not have been required to report the purchase if the property was his or his spouse's primary personal residence, but that does not apply in this case. And Thomas did not report it. Crowe says he approached Thomas about the purchase with an eye toward creating a museum dedicated to telling the story of the nation's second black Supreme Court Justice. Thomas relationship with Crowe and the material benefits are fueling calls for an official ethics investigation. Ben Thomas, Washington
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US, Ukraine say many war secrets safe from intel leaks
"Ukraine's leaders are downplaying the impact the leak of U.S. intelligence documents could have on their military operations. I'm Ben Thomas with the closer look. Key reason, Ukraine has long held back sharing its most sensitive operational information, doubting Washington's ability to keep their secrets safe. Ukrainian and U.S. officials maintain only Ukrainians have the details of certain battle plans and other operational information. Ukraine's deputy defense minister saying only a very narrow circle of people know. So the leak, including some military assessments of Ukraine's battlefield strengths and weaknesses against Russia, likely has not been enough, at least so far, to change the course of the war. Still, Washington sees the leaks as grave and more damaging material could still surface. Meanwhile, Russia is making clear its avidly studying at all, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry peskov, saying of the leaks, quite interesting. Ben Thomas, Washington
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Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts
"The national emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic has officially ended. I'm Ben Thomas with the latest. President Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution bringing the national emergency to a close behind closed doors. More than 197 House Democrats voted against it, and Biden himself had publicly opposed it, but the measure passed the Senate by a 68 23 vote last month, and Biden let lawmakers know he would sign it. The national emergency allowed the government to take sweeping steps to respond to the virus and support the country's economic health and welfare systems. Some of the emergency measures have already been successfully wound down, while others are still being phased out. However, the public health emergency which underpins immigration restrictions at the U.S. Mexico border remains in effect. For now, it is set to expire on May 11th, Ben Thomas, Washington.
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US investigating whether Ukraine war documents were leaked
"The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the possible release of Pentagon documents. I'm Ben Thomas with the latest. The documents posted on several social media sites appeared at the tale U.S. and NATO a to Ukraine. They were labeled secret and resembled routine updates the U.S. Military's joint staff would produce daily, but not distribute publicly. Dated from February 23rd to march 1st, they appeared to provide details on the progress of weapons and equipment going into Ukraine with more precise timelines and amounts than generally made public. They are not war plans and provide no details on any plan Ukrainian offensive. And they contain inaccuracies, including estimates of Russian troop deaths significantly lower the numbers publicly stated by U.S. officials. Leading to questions about the documents authenticity, whether they've been altered or part of a misinformation campaign. Ben Thomas, Washington
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Milley: US has long way to go to build munitions stockpile
"The top U.S. Military officers is The Pentagon has a long way to go to beef puppet's munitions stockpiles and ensure the country is ready for any large scale war. I'm Ben Thomas with the latest joint chiefs chairman general Mark milley tells Congress the warring Ukraine has underscored the heavy use of munitions that's required during any major conflict. At a hearing of the House armed services committee, milley, and defense secretary Lloyd Austin, they repeated questions about the impact the war is having on The Pentagon, as it supplies Ukraine with much of the ammunition it needs to fend off Russian forces. They say the conflict has pushed the U.S. to increase production rates and reevaluate how much of a stockpile is really needed. Millie says war on the Korean Peninsula or a great power war between the U.S. and Russia or China would send consumption rates off the charts and these concerned. The Pentagon is requesting $30 million in the 2024 fiscal year budget to invest in the industrial base and to buy the maximum number of munitions that American industry can produce. Ben Thomas Washington
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Senate votes to keep 2001 authorization for war on terror
"The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to continue congressional authorization for the use of military force in the global fight against terror and Ben Thomas with the latest. Senators voted 86 to 89 to reject the effort by Kentucky Republican Rand Paul to repeal the 2001 measure. It gave president George W. Bush brought authority for the invasion of Afghanistan in the fight against terrorism. It came up in a debate over a separate repeal of two authorizations of military force in Iraq. There is brought bipartisan support to withdraw the congressional approval granted in 1991 and 2002 for military strikes against Saddam Hussein's regime. Those authorizations are rarely used and focused just on Iraq. Ben Thomas, Washington
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Veterans testify of 'catastrophic' impact of Afghan collapse
"A house panel has heard firsthand testimony from active service members and veterans on the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. I'm Ben Thomas, with some of what they had to say. For millions of people in Afghanistan and the U.S. Aiden Gunderson served as an army medic during the evacuation, he says he's plagued by the memories. I see the faces of all the people we can not save all those that we left behind. The majority of witnesses argued blamed for the fall of Kabul touches every presidential administration from George W. Bush to Joe Biden, retired green beret, lieutenant colonel David Scott Mann. America is building a nasty reputation from multi generational systemic abandonment of our allies that we leave as smoldering human wreckage from the montagnards of Vietnam to the Kurds in Syria. Testimony focused not on the decision to withdraw, but on what witnesses described as a desperate attempt to rescue American citizens in Afghan allies with little planning and inadequate support. Tyler Vargas Andrews then a marine sergeant detailed the horror after suicide bombers attacked the crowds at Kabul airport. He now wears a prosthetic arm to withdraw was a catastrophe in my opinion. And there was an inexcusable lack of accountability and negligence and they implored Congress to help the allies left behind. Peter lucier is a marine veteran, now working with team America relief assisting Afghans in relocating. It's not too late. We're going to talk a lot today about all of the mistakes that were made leading up to that. But urgent action right now will save so many lives Ben Thomas, Washington.
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Pence won’t say whether he'd support Trump as 2024 nominee
"Former vice president Mike Pence isn't saying whether he'd bank Donald Trump if his former boss were to be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024. I'm Ben Thomas, with what he had to say to AP national political reporter Meg canard in an exclusive interview. I've said many times, I think we'll have better choices. Pence tells the AP Trump was the right candidate to take on Hillary Clinton in 2016, but I think we live in a different time. And it calls for different leadership. Widely expected to run himself, Pence offers this assessment of what voters will want in 2024. The American people want us to return to the policies of the Trump Pence administration. But I think they want to see leadership. That reflects more of the character of the American people, namely the commitment to principle and the civility that Americans show each other every day. The former vice president is not ready to declare his candidacy, but if he does run, he says he'll be true to himself. I'll be me. I'll speak plainly about America's leadership in the world. And our obligations to be the arsenal of democracy. I'll speak plainly about my long history of championing, limited government, fiscal discipline. And I'll speak plainly about our commitment to traditional values, including the right to life. And will he support the nominee, whoever that may be? I trust our voters to choose the right standard Barrett, the right time who will lead us to victory. Not just for our party, but for the country in 2024. Ben Thomas, Washington
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AP source: Trump team turns over items marked as classified
"A source has told The Associated Press, former president Trump's legal team has turned over more items marked classified to federal investigators. I'm Ben Thomas with the latest. A person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation tells the AP Trump's lawyers have in recent months turned over additional documents with classified markings, as well as a laptop belonging to a Trump aide. The legal team also provided an empty folder with classified markings on clear what material was supposed to have been in that folder. A Justice Department special counsel has been investigating Trump's retention of hundreds of document smart classified and is Florida estate and whether he or anyone else sought to obstruct the probe. A federal grand jury has been hearing evidence. Ben Thomas, Washington.
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Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: 'Finish the job'
"President Biden exhorted Republicans in his State of the Union address to work with him to finish the job of rebuilding the economy in uniting the nation. I'm Ben Thomas with a look at his remarks. I have the high privilege and the stink honor to present to you the president of the United States. A speaker Kevin McCarthy introducing President Biden to a joint session of Congress. The president offered a reassuring assessment of the nation's condition. Two years ago, democracy faced his greatest threat to the Civil War and today, though bruised our democracy remains unbowed and unbroken. Anti says we're ready the next chapter of the great American story, a story of progress and resilience. For made an appeal to Republicans. Yes, we disagreed plenty. And yes, there were times when Democrats went alone. But time and again, Democrats and Republicans came together. Still, there was some heckling from the Republican side, such as when he said some Republicans want Medicare and social security to sunset. I'm not saying it's a majority. Republicans jump to their feet to object. I'm not saying there's a majority of you. I don't even think it's even a significant, but it's being proposed by individuals. I'm not politely not naming them, but it's being proposed by some of you. Look, folks. But elsewhere in his remarks, Biden pointed to bipartisan progress on issues like infrastructure. I think the people sent us a clear message. Fighting for the sake of fighting, power for the sake of power, conflict for the sake of conflict, gets us nowhere to restore the soul of this nation, to rebuild the backbone of America. America's middle class and the unite the country. We've been sent here to finish the job, Ben Thomas, Washington.
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What to Watch: New political vibes this State of the Union
"President Biden is set to deliver his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night and seated behind him wielding the gavel will be the new Republican Speaker of the House. Kevin McCarthy. I'm Ben Thomas, with a look at that relationship. I'm just walked out having an hour conversation with this president that I tell you in perspective was a good conversation. That was the House speaker last week at The White House after meeting with Biden on raising the nation's borrowing limit. Ahead of the president's State of the Union address, McCarthy told reporters our debt is now a greater burden than it has been at any time since World War II. Republicans have refused to raise the debt limit unless Biden accepts cuts and federal spending, but Biden says it's not up for negotiation. Congress must pay the nation's bills when the country will face economic calamity. McCarthy's response, we must commit to finding common ground on a responsible debt limit increase. Turning up the pressure. Mister president, it's time to get to work. Ben Thomas Washington
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US Producer Prices Jump an Unprecedented 8.3% in August
"Inflation at the wholesale level climbed to eight point three percent last month it's the biggest annual gain since the labor department started calculating the twelve month number in two thousand ten the producer price index which measures inflationary pressures before they reach consumers rose seven tenths of a percent in August after full one percent increases in both June and July when compared with August of twenty twenty prices were eight point three percent higher core prices which exclude the volatile food and energy categories also rose to slightly less six tenths of a percent from July and six point seven percent from a year earlier inflation has been stirring as the economy recovers from the coronavirus recession with supply chain bottlenecks and a worker shortage pushing prices higher Ben Thomas Washington
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"Meteorologist Laura Pagano. We're looking at a major nor'easter that will bring heavy snow and strong winds from Pennsylvania to main through Tuesday, and this will lead to widespread snowfall in excess of eight inches expected from Pennsylvania to Maine, with many places exceeding 12 inches and isolated maximum amounts of 2 Ft are possible. The storm already blanketed parts of the Midwest and brought smaller amounts of snow to the mid Atlantic region. 10. Republican senators are urging President Biden to negotiate with them over his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Ours is about $600 billion, Senator Bill Cassidy tells Fox News Sunday. The GOP plan is more targeted than what he sees in the president's, which he says, is chock full of handouts and payoffs to Democratic constituency groups. And he doubts the president and Democrats are serious about making it bipartisan. You want the patina of bipartisanship, but you Stick it and ran it through on NBC's Meet The Press. The director of the president's National Economic Council, Brian Dese, says President Biden will be pleased to talk. He is open to ideas wherever they may come. That we could improve upon the approach to actually tackling this crisis. Ben Thomas Washington and those 10 GOP senators have been invited to the White House for a late afternoon meeting with the president to discuss their proposal. Former President Donald Trump has lined up new lawyers to handle his impeachment defense that next week's Senate trial. The two lawyers representing him will be in Alabama attorney David Showing and a former prosecutor in Pennsylvania, Bruce Castor. Stock futures air higher after last Friday's sharp drop. More at town hall dot com. Tell me why really factor is so successful in lowering or eliminating pain? I'm often asked that question. People's have child. But the father and son, founders of relief actor tell me they believe our bodies were designed to heal. The doctors who formulated really factor selected the four best ingredients 100% drug free ingredients.
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"Has lost its way. Appearing on NBC's Meet the Press, The Illinois Republican says he wants fellow Republicans to examine how far we have come in a bad way. How backwards looking we are, how how much we peddle darkness and division, he says. The Republican Party seemed to wake up after the Deadly storming of the capital by Trump supporters. But he's been disappointed to see it fall asleep again. Republican Party has lost its moral authority in a lot of areas. Me. It doesn't mean we don't need to fight back, you know, to defend what we believe conservative principles. But when I ask people now What is a conservative principle? How many people think that conservative principles are things like, just build the wall and, you know, charged the capital and have an insurrection. Ben Thomas Washington and I'm Rita Foley. AP News Here's proposal would send some stimulus money to families with annual incomes up to $300,000. The White House indicates it's open to talking about limiting that GOP Senator Rob Portman suggests the check should go to people making no more than 50,000 year with families capped at 100,000. Portman's among 10 Republicans. The White House says the president's invited to talk more this week. 10 GOP senator said the president a letter urging him to keep negotiating amid an impasse over his $1.9 trillion plan. Which Republicans say is simply too expensive and sends money to those who don't need it. They're pitching spending roughly a third of that about 600 billion, his spokeswoman says. The president's invited the group to the White House early this week for what she calls off full exchange of views. Thank.
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"$2 trillion coronavirus relief package. Ours is about $600 billion, Senator Bill Cassidy tells Fox News Sunday. The GOP plan is more targeted than what he sees in the president's, which he says, is chock full of handouts and payoffs to Democratic constituency groups. And he doubts the president and Democrats are serious about making it bipartisan. You want the patina of bipartisanship, but you want to stick it and ram it through on NBC's Meet the Press, the director of the president's National Economic Council. Ryan Dese says President Biden will be pleased to talk. He is open to ideas wherever they may come that we could improve upon the approach to actually tackling this crisis. Ben Thomas Washington also, it s so the House Minority leader, Kevin McCarthy. Meet with Georgia Freshman Republican Margie Marjorie Taylor Greene talk about comments that she reportedly is made. The meeting is in response to media reports of comments she allegedly made on social media prior to her election to Congress, many House Democrats and the Republican Jewish Coalition of calling for the Georgia Republican to be removed from committee assignments. Congresswoman Green maintains that she's being targeted on social media for speaking out against socialism. Filing articles of impeachment against President Biden immediately following his inauguration already bedded in Washington, the Chinese government officials accusing former Secretary State Mike Pompeo of trying to cripple Beijing's relations with the new Biden administration. Declaring China's actions against the weaker ethnic group genocide. It's the latest of Chinese attempt to counter efforts in the Western countries to cut trade ties and sanctioned Chinese officials over widespread reported abuses in the region, including mass detention,.
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"Rhonda Rocks Tra a meeting late this afternoon between President Biden and 10 Republican senators who are urging him to negotiate with them over his nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. Ours is about $600 billion, Senator Bill Cassidy tells Fox News Sunday. The GOP plan is more targeted than what he sees in the president's, which he says is chock full of Handouts and payoffs to Democratic constituency groups. And he doubts the president and Democrats are serious about making it bipartisan. You want the patina of bipartisanship, but you want to stick it and ram it through on NBC's Meet the Press. The director of the president's National Economic Council, Brian Dese, says President Biden will be pleased to talk. He is open to ideas wherever they may come. That we could improve upon the approach to actually tackling this crisis. Ben Thomas Washington also, it s so the House Minority leader, Kevin McCarthy will meet with Georgia freshman Republican Margie Marjorie Taylor Greene talk about comments that she reportedly is made. The meeting is in response to media reports of comments she allegedly made on social media prior to her election to Congress, many House Democrats and the Republican Jewish Coalition of calling for the Georgia Republican to be removed from committee assignments. Congresswoman Green maintains that she's being targeted on Social media for speaking out against socialism and filing articles of impeachment against President Biden immediately following his inauguration already bedded in Washington, the Chinese government officials accusing former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of trying to cripple Beijing's relations with the new Biden administration. Declaring China's actions against the wigger ethnic group genocide. It's the latest of Chinese attempt to counter efforts in the Western countries to cut trade ties and sanctioned Chinese officials over widespread reported abuses in the region, including mass detention, forced labor and forced birth control. News and analysis. A town hall dot com. Totally normal to be constipated with belly pain, straining and bloating again and again. No way you could have a chronic condition called irritable bowel syndrome. With constipation or I BSC Lynn's S Orlin, aka Tide is a prescription that treats I bse and adults. Lindsay s works differently than laxatives to help relieve belly pain and let you have more frequent and complete bowel movements. Individual results may vary. Do not give to Children less than six and it should not be given to Children. Six to less than 18. It may harm.
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"Negotiate with them over his nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. Ours is about $600 billion, Senator Bill Cassidy tells Fox News Sunday. The GOP plan is more targeted than what he sees in the president's, which he says is chock full of Handouts and payoffs to Democratic constituency groups. And he doubts the president and Democrats are serious about making it bipartisan. You want the patina of bipartisanship, but you want to stick it and ram it through on NBC's Meet the Press. The director of the president's National Economic Council, Brian Dese, says President Biden will be pleased to talk. He is open to ideas wherever they may come. That we could improve upon the approach to actually tackling this crisis. Ben Thomas Washington also, it s so the House Minority leader, Kevin McCarthy will meet with Georgia freshman Republican Margie Marjorie Taylor Greene talk about comments that she reportedly is made. The meeting is in response to media reports of comments she allegedly made on social media prior to her election to Congress, many House Democrats and the Republican Jewish Coalition of calling for the Georgia Republican to be removed from committee assignments. Congresswoman Green maintains that she's being targeted on Social media for speaking out against socialism and filing articles of impeachment against President Biden immediately following his inauguration Already Bennett in Washington, the Chinese government officials accusing former Secretary State Mike Pompeo of trying to cripple Beijing's relations with the new Biden administration. Declaring China's actions against the weaker ethnic group genocide. It's the latest of Chinese attempt to counter efforts in the Western countries to cut trade ties and sanctioned Chinese officials over widespread reported abuses in the region, including mass detention,.
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"Has lost its way. Appearing on NBC's Meet the Press, The Illinois Republican says he wants fellow Republicans to examine how far we have come in a bad way. How backwards looking we are, how how much we peddle darkness and division. He says the Republican Party seemed to wake up after the deadly storming of the capital by Trump supporters. But he's been disappointed to see it fall asleep again. Republican Party has lost its moral authority in a lot of areas. Me, it doesn't mean we don't need to fight back, you know, to defend what we believe conservative principles. But when I ask people now What is a conservative principle? How many people think that conservative principles are things like, just build the wall and, you know, charged the capital and have an insurrection. Ben Thomas Washington. Ours is about $600 billion, Senator Bill Cassidy tells Fox News Sunday. The GOP plan is more targeted than what he sees in the president's, which he says, is chock full of handouts and payoffs to Democratic constituency groups. And he doubts the president and Democrats are serious about making it bipartisan. You want the patina of by BART? Listen ship, but you want to stick it and ram it through on NBC's Meet The Press. The director of the president's National Economic Council, Brian Dese, says President Biden will be pleased to talk. He is open to ideas wherever they may come. That we could improve upon the approach to actually tackling this crisis when he's uncompromising about is the need to move with speed on a comprehensive approach here. Ben Thomas Washington counter offer I'm Ben Thomas within a P news minute 10 Republican senators are urging President Biden to negotiate with them over his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Ours is about $600 billion, Senator Bill Cassidy tells Fox News Sunday. The GOP plan is more target. But then what he sees in the President's, which he says, is chock full of handouts and payoffs to Democratic constituency groups. And he doubts the president and Democrats are serious about making it bipartisan. You want the patina of bipartisanship, but you want to stick it and ram it through on NBC's meet the Press, National Economic director Brian Dese says. President Biden will be pleased to talk, the president has said repeatedly he is open to ideas wherever they may come. That we could improve upon the approach to actually tackling this crisis. What he's uncompromising about is the need to move with speed on a comprehensive approach here. As of Sunday afternoon, Johns Hopkins University's tally shows more than 440,000 Americans have died of covert 19. The rate has been about 3200 deaths per day over the past week. One of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump is launching a political action committee to push back against the House GOP leadership team and party that he says have become too closely aligned to the former president. Congressman Adam Kinzinger tells NBC's meet the press. He wants fellow Republicans to examine how far we have come in a bad way. How backwards looking we are, how how much we peddle darkness and division. And that's not the party I ever signed up for it. I think most Republicans didn't sign.
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"Benefit people in poverty by creating jobs that they could have access to, But this is not working, so we need a much more proactive stance. AP News Good Morning. I'm a Donahue Johnson and Johnson says it's Corona virus vaccine appears to work with just one shot Dr mid time. Maman is a researcher at Johnson and Johnson. We believe overall, in a nutshell that this vaccine is for everyone. That we see that we can prevent Cove it. In many cases, we can prevent hospitalization. Those that even contract hold it on half moderate disease have a milder course of disease. Johnson and Johnson says he will file an application for emergency use soon in the U. S. President Biden is pushing for people to wear masks to slow the spread of the virus, and press Secretary Jen Psaki says more masks will be produced. We're not gonna get into specific cos obviously their procurement processes here, but also that take place, a federal agency. Yes, but also we're still early in the process, CDC director Dr Rochelle Walensky says they're on the lookout for the South African variant of the coronavirus. What's happened over the last week or so is that we've really scaled up the surveillance and the sequencing in this country, and I think we were always concerned that we had it here, and we hadn't yet detected it. And now we have evidence of these two cases in South Carolina that it is. In fact, here, Wolinsky was on NBC's Today show consumer spending slowed last month. Most department reports consumers curb their spending 2/10 of a percent. December's declined followed a seasonally adjusted 7/10 percent drop in November. The numbers offer an indication of the extent to which Americans hunkered down as covert 19 infections surged, avoiding travel, shopping and dining out. Since the brief rebound last spring, consumer spending has barely grown during the pandemic. Sales at retailers have declined for three straight months. One positive in the Commerce Department report. Personal incomes rose a modest 6/10 percent after two months of declines. Ben Thomas Washington Capitol Police are boosting travel security for lawmakers. This is AP News Virgin Hyperloop has unveiled its vision for the future Hyperloop experience. It is that this ride should be totally smooth and seamless, and our expectation and error requirements for the system is to impose. Not more than about two point I'm sorry, 2.0.2 G's sterile Lucien is virgins director of passenger experience. Hyper loops are high speed travel pods that arm or environmentally sustainable than other transit options. That production vehicle will hold up to 20 people in varying configurations. It will have a much broader diameter so people will be able to stand up fully. Lucian was asked about a timeline. A passenger bearing system is a matter of years, not decades away, and I know that in part because I literally was the first passenger born on this system, vacuum tubes are required to be built to handle the hyper loop system. I'm Ed Donahue. AP News I'm Rita Foley within 18 newsman Ed. It looks like there will be a new weapon in the war on the coronavirus. Johnson and Johnson says it's vaccine appears to protect against Cove in 19 with just one shot. 85% effective against the most serious symptoms 66% effective overall of preventing moderate to severe illness, Johnson and Johnson will now ask for emergency use authorization. Johnson and Johnson chief scientific officer Dr Paul Stop. ALS says the company aims to make a billion doses this year. Remember it's a one shot vaccine that means in this day Protecting a billion people from severe disease, hospitalization and death and even more following that, Dr Anthony Fauci says. In general, the more vaccines the better the best way to prevent For the evolution of the virus is to prevent it from replicating and you do that by vaccinating people as quickly as you possibly can. I'm Rita Foley. The Labor Department reports US workers total compensation rose 7/10 of a percent in the October to December quarter. That was an increase from the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2020. For the year. Wages and benefits grew 2.5%. The Labor Department's employment cost index measures pay changes for workers who keep their jobs so the data wasn't affected by the mass layoffs that occurred in the spring. Even though the gains were modest worker's compensation still stayed ahead of inflation last year, which came in at 1.4%. And Thomas Washington. Those Americans who were working saw their wages and benefits rise in the last three months of 2020. The Labor Department reports US workers total compensation rose 7/10 of a percent in the October to December quarter. That was an increase from the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2020. For the year. Wages and benefits grew 2.5%. The Labor Department's employment cost index measures pay changes for workers who keep their jobs so the data wasn't affected by the mass layoffs that occurred in the spring. Even though the gains were modest worker's compensation still stayed ahead of inflation last year, which came in at 1.4%. And Thomas Washington. This'll is AP News. I'm Rita fall away. Johnson and Johnson says it has an effective cove in 19 vaccine and will apply for authorization to start.
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"Be. Jimmy Rogers was discovered as he played shows on a $10 guitar while he was Nation to Nashville with the U. S Air Force after the Korean War. He auditioned with roulette records with the song Honey Comb, which was his first single and on Lee, number one record. His other hits include secretly and Kisses Sweeter Than Wine in 1967. Rogers was found in his car in Los Angeles with a fractured skull. He said he had pulled over and an off duty police officer attacked him. Although he suffered muscle spasms and seizures. Rogers later had his own TV show and his own theater in Branson, Missouri. I'm Archie Szaroleta, which is health secretary map. Hancock is proud of the speed and efficiency of the program. Quarters on all over eighties in the UK have been vaccinated. Which is absolutely brilliant progress. Health officials aim to give 15 million people, including everyone over 70, a first vaccine shot by the 15th of February and cover the entire adult population. By September. However, some health experts have questioned the conservative government's decision to give the two vaccine doses up to 12 weeks apart. The recommended gap between doses is three weeks in order to offer as many people as possible. Their first does quickly. Karen Sharma's London Britain's vaccination program is going strong in the fight to beat the spread of the Corona virus as the nation approaches the death toll of 100,000 in a country with Europe's worst confirmed Corona virus outbreak. Britain's vaccination campaign is doing very well. But it's health Secretary Matt Hancock is proud of the speed and efficiency of the program. Quarters all over eighties in the UK have been vaccinated. Which is absolutely brilliant progress. Health officials aim to give 15 million people, including everyone over 70, a first vaccine shot by the 15th of February and cover the entire adult population by September. Hancock notes that Britain is far ahead of its neighbors in the race to vaccinate vaccinated more people in just the last three days, then France, for instance, has in the entire In the entire history of this disease. However, some health experts have questioned the conservative government's decision to give the two vaccine doses up to 12 weeks apart. The recommended gap between doses is three weeks in order to offer as many people as possible. Their first does quickly. Karen Sharma's London British health secretary map. Hancock is proud of the speed and efficiency of the program. Quarters off all over eighties in the UK have been vaccinated. Which is absolutely brilliant progress. Health officials aim to give 15 million people, including everyone over 70, a first vaccine shot by the 15th of February and cover the entire adult population By September. Hancock notes that Britain is far ahead of its neighbors in the race to vaccinate more people in just the last three days then France, for instance, has In the entire in the entire history of this disease. However, some health experts have questioned the conservative government's decision to give the two vaccine doses up to 12 weeks apart. The recommended gap between doses is three weeks in order to offer as many people as possible. Their first does quickly. Karen Sharma's London House and Senate Democrats say national rules are needed to shore up American democracy after a tumultuous postelection period. And the deadly riot at the U. S. Capitol. The 2020 election featured rules changes aimed at easing voting during the Corona virus pandemic. But those were challenged by a flood of lawsuits from former President Trump and his allies, underscoring the differences from state to state mail in ballots do on Election day or just post sparked by then absentee voting allowed for all or just voters with an excuse. Same day or advanced only registration. The bill being offered by Democrats asserts Congress's constitutional authority to set the time place and manner of federal elections. National rules they say, would make voting more uniforms accessible and fair. Republicans reject many of the proposed reforms as federal overreach. Ben Thomas Washington 2020 election featured rules changes aimed at easing voting during the Corona virus pandemic. But those were challenged by a flood of lawsuits from former President Trump and his allies, underscoring the differences from state to state mail in ballots do on Election day or just postmarked by then absentee voting allowed for all or just voters with an excuse. Same day or advanced only registration. The bill being offered by Democrats asserts Congress's constitutional authority to set the time place and manner of federal elections. National rules they say, would make voting more uniforms accessible and fair. Republicans reject many of the proposed reforms as federal overreach. Ben Thomas Washington States have long had disparate and contradictory rules for running elections, and Democrats in the House and Senate say national rules are needed to shore up American democracy, especially after a tumultuous postelection period and the deadly riot at the U. S Capitol before the People Act would establish federal election standards mandating early voting, same day registration and other voting rights reforms. Would also put the job of drawing congressional district in the hands of independent commissions and obligate presidents to disclose their tax returns. Republicans, they're calling it federal overreach and Thomas Washington AP News For Friday, January 22nd I'm to Maguire. Timeline is set for former President Trump's second impeachment trial opening arguments on the eighth of next month. On Monday, the House will send to the Senate the article of impeachment charging Donald Trump with incitement of insurrection. The senators will be sworn in Tuesday with arguments beginning about two weeks later. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says there needs to be accountability for January 6th insurrection at the Capitol. Excited by Donald J. Trump. Was a day none of us will ever Forget. Not everyone agrees House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy. I don't believe you provoked if you listen to what he said at the rally, meanwhile, is South Carolina elections lawyer Butch Bowers will present the defense for Donald Trump, the first president to undergo an impeachment trial after leaving office. Jackie Quinn Washington President. Biden is also called on Congress to quickly begin work on his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief and recovery package. He notes that the price tag is high. But the needs are great and the timeline is right and this moment of crisis. With this in the interest rates as low as they are historic lows. It is smart fiscal investment, including deficit spending. They're more urgent than ever. Conservative Republicans in Congress called their proposal and expensive, unworkable. Liberal wish list. Hank Aaron is dead at 86, the Atlanta Braves home run legend who broke Babe Ruth's career home run mark in 1974 died in his sleep in Atlanta. Add Seymour.
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"Analysis shows that since November, the share of US hospitals nearing the breaking point has doubled and more than 40% of Americans live in areas now running out of ICU beds. I'm Ben Thomas. AP News musician Jimmy Rogers has died of kidney disease and after testing positive for covert 19, according to his publicist. Rogers died last Monday in Palm Desert, California at the age of 87 I marches are a letter with a look at his career. So honey calm. I want to be human. Jimmie Rodgers was discovered as he played shows on a $10 guitar while he was stationed to Nashville with the U. S Air Force after the Korean War. He auditioned with roulette records with the song Honey Comb, which was his first single and on Lee number one record. His other hits include secretly and Kisses Sweeter Than Wine in 1967. Rogers was found in his car in Los Angeles with a fractured skull. He said he had pulled over and an off duty police officer attacked him. Although he suffered muscle spasms and seizures. Rogers later had his own TV show and his own theater in Branson, Missouri. So, honey calm. I want to be human. Jimmie Rodgers was discovered as he played shows on a $10 guitar while he was still Nation to Nashville with the U. S Air Force after the Korean War. He auditioned with roulette records with the song Honey Comb, which was his first single and on Lee, number one record. His other hits include secretly and Kisses Sweeter Than Wine in 1967. Rogers was found in his car in Los Angeles with a fractured skull. He said he had pulled over and an off duty police officer attacked him. Although he suffered muscle spasms and seizures. Rogers later had his own TV show and his own theater in Branson, Missouri. I'm Archie Szaroleta, which is how Secretary Matt Hancock is proud of the speed and efficiency of the program. Quarters on all over eighties in the UK have been vaccinated. Which is absolutely brilliant progress. Health officials aim to give 15 million people, including everyone over 70, a first vaccine shot by the 15th of February and cover the entire adult population. By September. However, some health experts have questioned the conservative government's decision to give the two vaccine doses up to 12 weeks apart. The recommended gap between doses is three weeks in order to offer as many people as possible. Their first does quickly. Karen Sharma's London Britain's vaccination program is going strong in the fight to beat the spread of the Corona virus as the nation approaches a death toll of 100,000. In a country with Europe's worst confirmed Corona virus outbreak. Britain's vaccination campaign is doing very well. But it's health Secretary Matt Hancock is proud of the speed and efficiency of the program. Quarters all over eighties in the UK have been vaccinated. Which is absolutely brilliant progress. Health officials aim to give 15 million people, including everyone over 70, a first vaccine shot by the 15th of February on cover the entire adult population by September. Hancock knows that Britain is far ahead of its neighbors in the race to vaccinate more people in just the last three days than France, for instance, has in the entire In the entire history of this disease. However, some health experts have questioned the conservative government's decision to give the two vaccine doses up to 12 weeks apart. The recommended gap between doses is three weeks in order to offer as many people as possible. Their first does quickly. Karen Sharma's London British health secretary map. Hancock is proud of the speed and efficiency of the program. Quarters off all over eighties in the UK have been vaccinated. Which is absolutely brilliant progress. Health officials aim to give 15 million people, including everyone over 70, a first vaccine shot by the 15th of February and cover the entire adult population By September. Hancock notes that Britain is far ahead of its neighbors in the race to vaccinate more people in just the last three days then France, for instance, has In the entire in the entire history of this disease. However, some health experts have questioned the conservative government's decision to give the two vaccine doses up to 12 weeks apart. The recommended gap between doses is three weeks in order to offer as many people as possible. Their first does quickly. Karen Sharma's London House and Senate Democrats say national rules are needed to shore up American democracy after a tumultuous postelection period. And the deadly riot at the U. S. Capitol. The 2020 election featured rules changes aimed at easing voting during the Corona virus pandemic. But those were challenged by a flood of lawsuits from former President Trump and his allies, underscoring the differences from state to state mail in ballots do on Election day or just post sparked by then absentee voting allowed for all or just voters with an excuse. Same day or advanced only registration. The bill being offered by Democrats asserts Congress's constitutional authority to set the time place and manner of federal elections. National rules they say, would make voting more uniforms accessible and fair. Republicans reject many of the proposed reforms as federal overreach. Ben Thomas Washington 2020 election featured rules changes aimed at easing voting during the Corona virus pandemic. But those were challenged by a flood of lawsuits from former President Trump and his allies, underscoring the differences from state to state mail in ballots do on Election day or just post sparked by then absentee voting allowed for all or just voters with an excuse. Same day or advanced only registration. The bill being offered by Democrats asserts Congress's constitutional authority to set the time place and manner of federal elections. National rules they say, would make voting more uniforms accessible and fair. Republicans reject many of the proposed reforms as federal overreach. Ben Thomas Washington States have long had disparate and contradictory rules for running elections, and Democrats in the House and Senate say national rules are needed to shore up American democracy, especially after a tumultuous postelection period and the deadly riot at the U. S Capitol before the People Act would establish federal election standards mandating early voting, same day registration and other voting rights reforms. Would also put the job of drawing congressional district in the hands of independent commissions and obligate presidents to disclose their tax returns. Republicans, they're calling it federal overreach. Ben Thomas Washington AP News FOR Friday, January 22nd I'm to McGuire A timeline is set for former President Trump's second impeachment trial opening arguments on the eighth of next month. On Monday, the House will send to the Senate the article of impeachment charging Donald Trump with incitement. Of insurrection. The senators will be sworn in Tuesday with arguments beginning about two weeks later. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says there needs to be accountability for January 6th insurrection at the Capitol. Excited by Donald J. Trump..
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"In dollars. Of course you have to pay taxes, but that still leaves you with quite a bit of money. I'm Julie Walker. It was all that a Kroger grocery store in no by New Detroit. The winning numbers were 4 26 40 to 50 60 and the mega ball 24. As for who won Michigan Lottery spokesman Jake Harris. I wouldn't be surprised if the winning ticket holder held on to that ticket for a little bit, got their affairs in order and put together a financial plan and then reached out to contact us. As for all the losers, you know for everybody. That didn't win and is going on Shucks. You know it Zafon to buy a ticket and still have that dream of winning the billion dollars And for a lot of people that Zlata fun, too, But not as far as winning a billion dollars. Of course you have to pay taxes, but that still leaves you with quite a bit of money. I'm Julie Walker. House and Senate Democrats say national rules are needed to shore up American democracy after a tumultuous postelection period and the deadly riot at the U. S. Capitol. The 2020 election featured rules changes aimed at easing voting during the Corona virus pandemic. But those were challenged by a flood of lawsuits from former President Trump and his allies, underscoring the differences from state to state mail in ballots do on Election day or just post sparked by then absentee voting allowed for all or just voters within excuse same day or advanced only registration. The bill being offered by Democrats asserts Congress's constitutional authority to set the time place and manner of federal elections. National rules they say, would make voting more uniforms accessible and for Air Republicans reject many of the proposed reforms as federal overreach. Ben Thomas Washington The 2020 election featured rules changes aimed at easing voting during the Corona virus pandemic. But those were challenged by a flood of lawsuits from former President Trump and his allies, underscoring the differences from state to state mail in ballots do on Election day or just post sparked by then. Absentee voting allowed for all or just voters with an excuse same day or advance only registration. The bill being offered by Democrats asserts Congress's constitutional authority to set the time place and manner of federal elections. National rules they say, would make voting more uniforms accessible and fair. Republicans reject many of the proposed reforms as federal overreach. And Thomas Washington States have long had disparate and contradictory rules for running elections, and Democrats in the House and Senate say national rules are needed to shore up American democracy, especially after a tumultuous postelection period and the deadly riot at the U. S Capitol before the People Act would establish federal election standards mandating early voting, same day registration and other voting rights reforms. Would also put the job of drawing congressional district in the hands of independent commissions and obligate presidents to disclose their tax returns. Republicans, they're calling it federal overreach. Ben Thomas Washington AP News For Friday, January 22nd, I'd to Maguire. Timeline is set for former President Trump's second impeachment trial opening arguments on the eighth of next month. On Monday, the House will send to the Senate the article of impeachment charging Donald Trump with incitement of insurrection. The senators will be sworn in Tuesday with arguments beginning about two weeks later. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says there needs to be accountability for January 6th insurrection at the Capitol. Incited by Donald J. Trump. Was a day none of us will ever Forget. Not everyone agrees House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy. I don't believe you provoked if you listen to what he said at the rally, meanwhile, is South Carolina elections lawyer Butch Bowers will present the defense for Donald Trump, the first president to undergo an impeachment trial after leaving office. Jackie Quinn Washington President. Biden is also called on Congress to quickly begin work on his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief and recovery package. He notes that the price tag is high. But the needs are great and the timeline is right and this moment of crisis. With this for the interest rates as low as they are historic lows. It is smart. Fiscal investment, including deficit spending. They're more urgent than ever. Conservative Republicans in Congress called their proposal and expensive, unworkable. Liberal wish list. Hank Aaron is dead at 86, the Atlanta Braves home run legend who broke Babe Ruth's career home run mark in 1974 died in his sleep in Atlanta. Add Seymour tells WSB read every Hank Aaron Book of the kid. Try to hit like him always wanted to wear 44 when I was a child, Hank Aaron was the big sports here old Seymour, adding that Aaron may have lived.
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"2020 election featured rules changes aimed at easing voting during the Corona virus pandemic. But those were challenged by a flood of lawsuits from former President Trump and his allies, underscoring the differences from state to state mail in ballots do on Election day or just postmarked by then absentee voting allowed for all or just voters with an excuse. Same day or advanced only registration. The bill being offered by Democrats asserts Congress's constitutional authority to set the time place and manner of federal elections. National rules they say, would make voting more uniforms accessible and fair. Republicans reject many of the proposed reforms as federal overreach. Ben Thomas Washington the first day daily tracking poll numbers for the President Biden are in the Rasmussen reports Daily Poll shows Mr Buying with a 48% approval rating with 45% disapproval and within those numbers 36% strongly approving 38% strongly disapproving. Numbers may only be a first impression. But Mr Trump had 55% approval on the same day first mark with a 39 to 35% strongly approved to disapprove margin. Abide administration proposing a five year extension of a nuclear arms treaty with Russia. The new start treaty is set to expire early next month, and the White House says President Biden wants an extension. The treaty limits the number of U. S and Russian strategic nuclear weapons. The Trump Administration made a late bid to extend the treaty, but Russia rejected the proposed conditions. Former president Trump asserted that the new start treaty put the United States at a disadvantage. Greg Clugston Washington News and analysis, said the town hall dot com Meanwhile, relief Thank you is so successful in lowering or eliminating pain. I'm often asked that question beaten Chef Talbot, the father and son, founders of really Factor tell me they believe our bodies were designed to heal. That's right. Designed to heal on now I agree. The doctors who formulated really factor for Pete and self selected the four best ingredients 100% drug free ingredients. Each help your body deal with inflammation. That's correct. Each of the four ingredients deal with inflammation on a different metabolic pathway that right they're approaching your pain from four different angles may very well be. Why so many Americans find such wonderful pain relief if you have back pain, shoulder, neck, hip, knee or foot pain from exercise, or even just getting older. You must order the three week quick start now discounted the only 1995 to see if it will work for you, too. I think it could give your body what it needs to heal itself. Got to really factored outcome. Call 805 183 84 early factor dot com. Overseas news protests erupted and over 60 Russian cities, demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny that resulted in over an 850 arrests for the latest here. Sarah Bassett protest stretched across Russia's vast territory with some demonstrators took to the streets and temperatures as low as minus 58 F. Range shows how the Valley and his anti corruption.
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"Place across Russia this weekend, where police arrested more than 3400 people, not Barney watches demonstrators. They're demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent folks. In Moscow. Clashes broke out in and around Pushkin Square between an estimated 15,000 demonstrators and helmeted riot police, who beat demonstrators with batons and dragged many off to detention trucks. In Corona Virus News. The count by Johns Hopkins University shows nearly 25 million confirmed cases in the US since the pandemic began with more than 415,000 people having died from those infections those numbers as of Saturday afternoon. Oprah Winfrey says it was a treat to sit at his table while Bill Clinton is remembering a great sense of humor and a genuine interest in people there among those mourning the death of Larry King, the broadcaster died Saturday at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, said age 87 Over a half century interviewing world leaders. Movie stars in ordinary folks. King aren't too Peabody Awards. But he made no claims to being an intellectual, preferring to ask presidents what they liked about their jobs rather than their foreign policy. 1994, he told the AP. I don't like to bang people against the wall Nous. I think you learn more through good questioning. And sincere curiosity. Then you do through badgering. I never learned anything when I bagged your people. No cause of death has been given, but a spokesman said earlier this month that King had been hospitalized with covert 19. Finally, if you've been playing the lottery, there was a winner and Friday nights, mega millions drawing. The ticket was sold at a grocery store in a suburb of Detroit. The $1.5 billion jackpot was the third largest lottery prize in U. S History. 557 million after taxes. I'm Ben Thomas. AP News Someone in Michigan bought the winning ticket for the $1.5 billion Mega millions jackpot. Which was the third largest lottery prize in U. S history. It was sold at a Kroger grocery store in No by New Detroit. The winning numbers were 4 26 40 to 50 60 and the mega ball 24. As for WHO won Michigan Lottery spokesman Jake Harris. I wouldn't be surprised if the winning ticket holder held on to that ticket for a little bit, got their affairs in order and put together a financial plan and then reached out to contact us. As for all the losers, you know for everybody that didn't win and is going all shucks. You know it, Z It's fun to buy a ticket and still have that dream of winning the billion dollars And for a lot of people that Zlata fun, too, But not as far as winning a billion dollars. Of course you have to pay taxes, but that still leaves you with quite a bit of money. I'm Julie Walker. It was all that a Kroger grocery store in nobody knew Detroit. The winning numbers were 4 26 40 to 50 60 and the mega ball 24. As for who won Michigan Lottery spokesman Jake Harris. I wouldn't be surprised if the winning ticket holder held on to that ticket for a little bit, got their affairs in order and put together a financial plan and then reached out to contact us. As for all the losers, you know for everybody that didn't win and is going on shucks. You know it Zafon to buy a ticket and still have that dream of winning the billion dollars and for a lot of people that Zlata fun, too, but not as far as winning a billion dollars. Of course you have to pay taxes, but that's it. Liuzhou with quite a bit of money. I'm Julie Walker. House and Senate Democrats say national rules are needed to shore up American democracy after a tumultuous postelection period and the deadly riot at the U. S. Capitol. The 2020 election featured rules changes aimed at easing voting during the Corona virus pandemic. But those were challenged by a flood of lawsuits from former President Trump and his allies, underscoring the differences from state to state mail in ballots do on Election day or just post sparked by then absentee voting allowed for all or just voters within Excuse same day or advance only registration. The bill being offered by Democrats asserts Congress's constitutional authority to set the time place and manner of federal elections. National rules they say, would make voting more uniforms accessible and for Air Republicans reject many of the proposed reforms as federal overreach. Ben Thomas Washington The 2020 election featured rules changes aimed at easing voting during the Corona virus pandemic. But those were challenged by a flood of lawsuits from former President Trump and his allies, underscoring the differences from state to state mail in ballots do on Election day or just post sparked by then. Absentee voting allowed for all or just voters with an excuse same day or advanced only registration. The bill being offered by Democrats asserts Congress's constitutional authority to set the time place and manner of federal elections. National rules they say, would make voting more uniforms accessible and fair. Republicans reject many of the proposed reforms as federal overreach. And Thomas Washington States have long had disparate and contradictory rules for running elections, and Democrats in the House and Senate say national rules are needed to shore up American democracy, especially after a tumultuous postelection period and the deadly riot at the U. S Capitol before the People Act would establish federal election standards mandating early voting, same day registration and other voting rights reforms. Would also put the job of drawing congressional district in the hands of independent commissions and obligate presidents to disclose their tax returns. Republicans, they're calling it federal overreach. Ben Thomas Washington AP News For Friday, January 22nd, I'd to Maguire. Timeline is set for former President Trump's second impeachment trial opening arguments on the eighth of next month. On Monday, the House will send to the Senate the article of impeachment charging Donald Trump with incitement of insurrection. The senators will be sworn in Tuesday with arguments beginning about two weeks later. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says there needs to be accountability for January 6th insurrection at the Capitol. Incited by Donald J. Trump. Was a day none of us will ever Forget. Not everyone agrees House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy. I don't believe you provoked if you listen to what he said at the rally, meanwhile, is South Carolina elections lawyer Butch Bowers will present the defense for Donald Trump, the first president to undergo an impeachment trial after leaving office. Jackie Quinn Washington President. Biden is also called on Congress to quickly begin work on his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief and recovery package. He notes that the price tag is high. But the needs are great and the timeline is right and this moment of crisis. With this for the interest rates as low as they are historic lows. It is smart. Fiscal investment, including deficit spending. And they're more urgent than ever. Conservative Republicans in Congress called their proposal and expensive, unworkable. Liberal wish list. Hank Aaron is dead at 86, the Atlanta Braves home run legend who broke Babe Ruth's career home run mark in 1974 died in his sleep in Atlanta. Add Seymour tells.
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"I'm Ron Dirac Strip House and Senate Democrats say national rules are needed to shore up American democracy after a tumultuous postelection period and deadly riot at the Capitol. The 2020 election featured rules changes aimed at easing voting during the Corona virus pandemic. But those were challenged by a flood of lawsuits from former President Trump and his allies, underscoring the differences from state to state. Mail in ballots do on Election day or just postmarked by then absentee voting allowed for all or just voters with an excuse same day or advance only registration. The bill being offered by Democrats asserts Congress's constitutional authority to set the time place and manner of federal elections. National rules they say, would make voting more uniforms accessible and fair. Republicans reject many of the proposed performs as federal overreach. Ben Thomas Washington Health officials say the number of covert 19 cases and hospitalizations in Arizona are declining despite the state having the worst infection rate in the country. Meanwhile, in Florida yesterday and reports 227 coronavirus deaths that ties of state record, the Sunshine State reported nearly 14,000 new cases making the total cases since the pandemic it over 1.5 million Abide administration is proposing a five year extension of a nuclear arms treaty with Russia. The new start treaty is set to expire early next month, and the White House says President Biden wants an extension. The treaty limits the number of U. S and Russian strategic nuclear weapons. The Trump Administration made a late bid to extend the treaty, but Russia rejected the proposed conditions. Former President Trump asserted that the new start treaty put the United States at a disadvantage. Red Clugston Washington First daily tracking poll numbers for President Biden Oren Rasmussen reports 48% approval 45 disapproval Maura Town hall dot com. Meanwhile, relief act was so successful in lowering or eliminating pain. I'm often asked that question Beaton, says Talbot, the father and son, founders of really Factor tell me they believe our bodies were designed to heal. That's right. Designed to heal on now I agree. The doctors who formulated really factor for Pete and self selected the four best ingredients 100% drug free ingredients. That each help your body deal with inflammation. That's correct. Each of the four ingredients deal with inflammation on a different metabolic pathway that right they're approaching your pain from four different angles may very well be. Why so many Americans find such wonderful pain relief if you have back pain, shoulder, neck, hip, knee or foot pain from exercise, or even just getting older. You must hold her the three week quick start Now. Piss scout. It's only 1995 to see if it will work for you, too. I think it could.
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"Line to direct the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Service Science advisor. Biden's also retaining Dr Francis Collins is director of the National Institutes of Health. And he's naming two prominent female scientists to co chair the President's Council of Advisers on Science and Technology. Caltex Frances Arnold, who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in chemistry. And M I. T vice President for research Maria Zuber. Biden says the team will ensure everything his administration does is grounded in science, fax and the truth. Ben Thomas Washington AP News FOR Friday January 15th I'm Tim McGuire. President elect Joe Biden outlines his plans for a nationwide Corona president elect Joe Biden is filling out his State Department team with a group of former career diplomats and veterans of the Obama administration. Wendy Sherman is the pick for deputy secretary of state, while Victoria Nuland is slotted to be undersecretary of state for political affairs, those of the 2nd and 3rd highest ranking posts at the State Department. Sherman led the Obama administration's negotiations leading to the Iran nuclear deal and was also involved in talks with North Korea. During President Bill Clinton's second term. Newland served as an assistant secretary of state for European affairs during the Ukraine crisis. Biden says the team with Anthony Blinken as secretary of state and bodies, his core belief that America is strongest when it works with allies and we'll use the diplomatic experience and skill to restore America's global and moral leadership. And Thomas Washington. Wendy Sherman is the pick for deputy secretary of state, while Victoria Nuland is slotted to be undersecretary of state for political affairs, those of the 2nd and 3rd highest ranking posts at the State Department. Sherman led the Obama administration's negotiations leading to the Iran nuclear deal and was also involved in talks with North Korea. During President Bill Clinton's second term. Newland served as an assistant secretary of state for European affairs during the Ukraine crisis. Biden says the team with Anthony Blinken as secretary of state and bodies, his core belief That America is strongest when it works with its allies. Ben Thomas Washington. Welcome. McDonald's. We're.
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"Good evening at 6 35 D c delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton calling on the House and Senate to censure President Trump. And also co sponsoring several impeachment resolution. Since that attack, she says, censure is the on Lee remedy that can pass both chambers immediately, she adds. Unlike impeachment a century won't delay President elect Biden's agenda in the Senate. Martin will introduce her censure resolution tomorrow. Congress has never pass such a resolution in both chambers and tonight, there are more and more calls on Capitol Hill for the president to resign or be impeached. Democrats and Republicans Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania has joined Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski in calling for President Trump to resign and go away as soon as possible. While maybe sees this week, Congressman Adam Kinzinger says, I think the best thing for the country to hell would be for him to resign. The next best thing is the 25th amendment. That's what I call on Vice president Pence to do it. But as for impeachment, I honestly don't think Impeachments the smart move because I think it victimizes Donald Trump. Still, Kinzinger says. If it comes to impeachment vote the right way when it's when you know whatever is put in front of me. Ben Thomas Washington Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she likes the 25th amendment because it gets rid of Trump telling 60 minutes she supports invoking the amendment to remove President Trump from office before his term expires next week. She also says there is strong support among members of the Congress to see Trump impeached and rendered unable to run for office again. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also says he supports impeachment in the event that the president fails to resign or the vice president fails to invoke the 25th amendment. Back toward forecast to straight ahead. 6 37 heard the good news about covert.
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"More Republicans. They're saying they don't want to see him serve out the final 10 days of his term, either. Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania has joined Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski in calling for President Trump to resign and go away as soon as possible. While maybe sees this week, Congressman Adam Kinzinger says, I think the best thing would for the country to hell would be for him to resign. The next best thing is the 25th amendment. That's why I call on vice president Pence to do it. But as for impeachment, I honestly don't think Impeachments the smart move because I think it victimizes Donald Trump. Still, Kinzinger says. If it comes to impeachment vote the right way when it's when you know whatever is put in front of me. Ben Thomas Washington Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania has joined Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski in calling for President Trump to resign and go away as soon as possible. While on a bee sees this week, Congressman Adam Kinzinger says, I think the best thing for the country to hell would be for him to resign. The next best thing is the 25th amendment. That's why I call on vice president Pence to do it. But as for impeachment, I honestly don't think Impeachments the smart move because I think it victimizes Donald Trump. Still, Kinzinger says. If it comes to impeachment vote the right way when it's when you know whatever is put in front of me. Ben Thomas Washington such a rescue team sifted through the depth breeze shortly after military chief Hadi Chatty Anto confirmed there has been progress in their search. We have determined the position of the plane's black boxes from two signals emitted by the devices. The.
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"Of that day. Brian always wanted to help. That's what Mayor John Krenzel of South River, New Jersey, where Brian Sick, Nick's parents Live, says of the 42 year old sick Nick and listed in the National Guard twice deploying overseas. His family says that was a means to becoming a police officer, which he wanted to do his entire life. He joined the U. S. Capitol Police in 2008. The agency says he was injured while physically engaging with the mob that stormed inside the capital Wednesday. To law enforcement officials tell The Associated Press Sickness was hit in the head with a fire extinguisher. It's just Mind boggling and it's it's turned My God, it's a neighbor of sick. Nick's parents disgraceful. Ben Thomas Washington, West Virginia State lawmaker resigned to face federal accusations of entering a restricted area of the U. S Capitol after he live stream himself with rioters. Elegant Derrick Evans took over responsibility for his actions and says he deeply regrets any pain or embarrassment he may have caused. More news and analysis town hall dot com. Meanwhile, relief factor is so successful in lowering or eliminating pain. I'm often asked that question beatings Have Talbot, the father and son, founders of really Factor tell me they believe our bodies were designed to heal. That's right. Designed to heal on now I agree. The doctors who formulated really factor for Pete and self selected the four best ingredients 100% drug free ingredients. But each help your body deal with inflammation. That's correct. Each of the four ingredients deal with inflammation on a different metabolic pathway that right they're approaching your pain from four different angles may very well be..