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Urgent FAA bill blocked by senator demanding funding for Ukraine
In an impassioned speech on the Senate floor on Thursday, Dec. 14, Democrat Michael Bennet defended his blocking of a must-pass bill, demanding more aid to Ukraine. The bill would extend the authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration into March. If the bill does not pass by the end of the year, the FAA is… -
UPenn state funding stripped as fallout over antisemitism testimony continues
As a latest consequence of now former President Liz Magill’s antisemitism on college campuses testimony, the University of Pennsylvania is facing the withdrawal of state funding. On Dec. 5, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., asked Magill if calling for the genocide of Jews goes against school policy. After giving an indirect answer, Magill was criticized, prompting… -
Terror suspects said to be linked to Hamas arrested in Europe
Denmark and Germany said seven terror suspects, some said to be members of Hamas, have been arrested, suspected of plotting attacks on Jewish institutions across Europe amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. German prosecutors say three of the suspects arrested in Berlin and one arrested in the Netherlands are long-standing members of Hamas with… -
EU to start membership talks with Ukraine, aid effort stalls
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reacting to some mixed news coming from the European Union. On Thursday, Dec. 14, the EU agreed to start membership talks with Ukraine, despite opposition from Hungary’s prime minister, the closest ally to Russia in the group. However, the bloc could not agree on a $54 billion aid package for… -
House adjourns, Senate stays to work on funding for Ukraine and Israel: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 15, 2023
With the House adjourned for the holidays, the Senate said it’s staying put to work on the Ukraine aid package. And, train passengers in New Jersey are joined by an unusual traveler during a wild morning commute. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. House adjourns for holidays, Senate… -
‘Uniquely horrible choice’: Poll shows few are thrilled about a Trump-Biden rematch
Few Americans are looking forward to another Trump-Biden showdown this election season, according to new polling from The Associated Press. A newly released poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that relatively few American voters are excited about the potential 2020 rematch. Yet, it appears a 2020 rematch is in the cards,… -
Congress easily passes defense bill void of GOP demands on social issues
The Senate and the House overwhelmingly passed the compromise $886 billion defense budget for 2024. The bill, which was approved by the Senate on Thursday, Dec. 14, was notably void of major social issue provisions sought by some Republicans, such as those on abortion and gender identity. The bill allows the Pentagon to pay for… -
Meta fact-checking feature on Instagram sparks censorship concerns
A new fact-checking feature that Meta quietly launched on Instagram has raised concerns over censorship. A Meta spokesperson said the company is allowing users to “control the algorithm,” adding that the feature allows users to customize whether they see more or less fact-checked content in their feed. The spokesperson told NBC News that the feature… -
Senate overwhelmingly passes $886 billion defense policy bill
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, the Senate passed a $886 billion defense policy bill in a 87-13 vote. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed with little pushback, gives 5.2% pay increases to troops, the biggest raise in over two decades. Other features of the bill include hundreds of millions of dollars in military assistance to… -
House Republicans formally authorize Biden impeachment inquiry: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 14, 2023
House Republicans have formalized their impeachment inquiry into President Biden. And, Meta’s latest attempt at fact checking social media posts is facing criticism. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Dec. 14. House Republicans vote to authorize impeachment inquiry into President Biden House Republicans have voted to formalize their impeachment inquiry into… -
Fiction meets reality of cyberattack threats in Netflix’s ‘Leave the World Behind’
There is a new disaster film topping the charts on Netflix, “Leave the World Behind,” which some are calling “eerily realistic.” The fictional disaster film is based on a book, and it’s about foreign attacks against U.S. infrastructure and the societal collapse within the U.S. in the wake of those attacks. The Obamas themselves co-produced… -
FedEx puts drivers on high alert following string of robberies, attacks
FedEx, one of the nation’s largest delivery services, is warning drivers to be extra cautious with truck robberies and carjackings are on the rise. FedEx says it’s offering tips for drivers to remain safe, including making sure windows and doors are locked whenever possible. In Chula Vista, California, men in hoodies, masks and gloves, surrounded… -
Apple releasing security feature to protect against passcode-stealing thieves
Apple is releasing a new security feature for iPhones to protect users from thieves who learn their passcodes that unlock their phones. The move appears to be in response to a report by The Wall Street Journal earlier this year on criminals stealing iPhones after watching users type in their passcodes. Thieves then lock victims…
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