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Two influential American lawmakers have introduced a bill in the US Congress to provide resources to support India’s transition to clean energy. The Prioritizing Clean Energy and Climate Cooperation with India Act, introduced by Congressmen Scott Peters and Ami Bera, proposes to establish the US-India Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership to serve as … Read More “Bill in US Congress to provide resources to support India’s transition to clean energy” »
CNN – Members of the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill Monday that would expand security protection to the immediate family members of Supreme Court justices, following recent protests at some justices’ homes. The Supreme Court Police Parity Act was approved by unanimous consent, meaning no senators objected to its quick passage. The legislation must … Read More “Senators quickly pass bill to expand security for families of Supreme Court justices” »
CNN – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will win Tuesday’s GOP gubernatorial primary, CNN projects, beating back challengers from his right flank as he seeks a second term. Ohio and Indiana’s primaries kick off a pivotal month of nominating contests that will test the power of former President Donald Trump’s endorsement. While Trump did not endorse … Read More “Mike DeWine will win GOP primary for governor in Ohio, CNN projects” »
Washington CNN – President Joe Biden has a student loan debt forgiveness problem. Lawmakers within his party continue to put the issue front and center, urging the President to cancel $ 50,000 for each of the 43 million federal student loan borrowers – something he has shot down repeatedly, including on Thursday. Biden has already … Read More “Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness problem” »
Washington CNN – Newly obtained text messages and recent court filings fill in significant gaps about the key role a little-known Pennsylvania Republican congressman played at almost every turn in scheming to reverse or delay certification of the 2020 election. The texts, which were among those selectively provided by Donald Trump’s former White House chief … Read More “Mark Meadows’ texts reveal new details about the key role Scott Perry played in efforts to overturn election” »
San Francisco CNN Business – April is typically a pretty eventful month for the cannabis industry, with 4/20 celebrations bringing abundant attention – and sales. But things have been heating up much earlier this year. In the first four days of April, the US House of Representatives (once again and narrowly) passed a bill to … Read More “US lawmakers are warming up to the cannabis industry” »
Washington CNN – In the weeks between the 2020 election and the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, almost 100 text messages from two staunch GOP allies of then-President Donald Trump reveal an aggressive attempt to lobby, encourage and eventually warn the White House over its efforts to overturn the election, according to messages … Read More “CNN Exclusive: ‘We need ammo. We need fraud examples. We need it this weekend. ‘ What the Meadows texts reveal about how two Trump congressional allies lobbied the White House to overturn the election.” »
CNN – An urgent search is underway for multiple suspects after a shooting in downtown Sacramento, California, left six people dead and 12 others injured early Sunday morning. Investigators are working to identify those responsible for this horrific act. We know that a large fight took place just prior to the shootings. And we have … Read More “Sacramento police hunt for multiple suspects after mass shooting leaves 6 dead” »
10.20am EDT 10:20 Democrats angered by pared-down Covid relief deal Ed Pilkington The US Senate is coming close to reaching agreement on a pared-down $ 10bn emergency aid package for Covid response, amid anger that the deal looks likely to ditch most funding for critical global vaccine efforts. Senate leaders were indicating to reporters on … Read More “Florida governor threatens to retaliate against Disney over ‘do not say gay’ law – live | US news” »
Donald Trump has claimed to have hit a hole-in-one at his golf course in Florida while playing with a former world No1, Ernie Els. Donald Trump. Photograph: Shawn Thew / EPA The former president released a lengthy statement about the shot, which was said to have happened on Saturday, late on Monday. Earlier, a federal … Read More “Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation supported by almost half of Americans, poll reveals – live | US news” »
