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House Republicans have a wacky new plan to finally pass Ukraine aid — and force a sale of TikTok

Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold separate votes on Ukraine aid and Israel aid, then bundle it together and send it to the Senate. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been threatening to call a vote on ousting Speaker Mike Johnson if he a.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 19th, 2024

What"s Going On With Meta Platforms Stock Wednesday?

Congress passed new legislation to ban or force a sale of popular social media platform TikTok. The Senate approved the bill 79 to 18 as part of an aid package for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The House already approved the bill over the wee read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 24th, 2024

These 18 senators voted against Ukraine and Israel aid

The foreign aid package, which included a bill to force a sale of TikTok, easily cleared the Senate and now heads to Biden's desk. Sens......»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 24th, 2024

TikTok Sale Shelved "Indefinitely" As Biden Admin Reviews Security

TikTok Sale Shelved "Indefinitely" As Biden Admin Reviews Security A plan to force the sale of TikTok's US operations to a group which includes Walmart and Oracle has been indefinitely she.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeFeb 10th, 2021

Ukraine Launches Criminal Probe Into "Illegal Surveillance" Of American Ambassador Fired By Trump

Ukraine Launches Criminal Probe Into 'Illegal Surveillance' Of American Ambassador Fired By Trump The first domino in the House Dems' plan to push moderate Republicans to suppor.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJan 16th, 2020

What Is the "Queen of the Hill" Rule? How GOP Lawmakers Plan to Force DACA Vote

Centrist House Republicans are using an obscure rule to force the House to vote on immigration bills......»»

Category: topSource: newsweekMay 10th, 2018

The Wall Street Journal: House Republicans reach deal to vote on immigration bills, but chances of passage unclear

House Republican leadership indicated on Wednesday they had White House support on their plan to put two immigration bills forward, but it was unclear if that would be enough for the bills to pass in Congress......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJun 13th, 2018

Tennessee Republicans Pass Law Allowing Teachers To Be Armed - Democrats Cry "Fascism"

Tennessee Republicans Pass Law Allowing Teachers To Be Armed - Democrats Cry "Fascism" Tennessee House Republicans on Tuesday passed legislation to allow some trained teachers and school staff to car.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 24th, 2024

Senates Passes $95 Billion Aid Bill For Ukraine, Israel And Taiwan, Forces Sale Of TikTok

Senates Passes $95 Billion Aid Bill For Ukraine, Israel And Taiwan, Forces Sale Of TikTok.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 24th, 2024

Houston"s basic-income participants plan to spend the $500 a month on rent and groceries — but the Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked the program

Some Houston residents are set to start getting $500 a month in basic income for housing and groceries — if Texas Republicans don't shut it down. Uplift Harris will give $500 a month to partici.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 23rd, 2024

Ukraine aid will kill Russian momentum but won"t win it the war

The aid package was approved by the US House of Representatives, having been held up for months amid opposition from far-right Republicans. Gunners from 43rd Separate Mecha.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2024

Ukraine aid will kill Russian momentum, but won"t win it the war

The aid package was approved by the US House of Representatives, having been held up for months amid opposition from far-right Republicans. Gunners from 43rd Separate Mechanized Br.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 22nd, 2024

TikTok Sale Or Ban? Social Media Giant"s Future Hangs In Balance As House Passes Controversial Bill

On Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that could significantly impact the future of TikTok in the U.S. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 21st, 2024

These 112 House Republicans voted against Ukraine aid

A majority of House Republicans voted against sending more than $60 billion to Ukraine. But it passed anyway, and it now heads to the Senate. Rep.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 20th, 2024

Women in states where abortion is banned rely on TikTok for advice. Now TikTok itself might be banned.

Young people seek abortion information on TikTok, a resource now threatened after lawmakers voted to force the sale of TikTok in the US or ban it. More women are turning to TikTok for information about abortion, resear.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 20th, 2024

Zelenskyy bashes the idea Ukraine would cede land to Russia — the core of Trump"s reported secret plan to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said "it's a very.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 10th, 2024

The White House offers to cut infrastructure plan down to $1.7 trillion

The White House, which made the offer to Republicans Friday, may also continue with a $1.7 trillion second p.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 21st, 2021

White House Proposes Reduced $1.7 Trillion Infrastructure Plan; Republicans Still Balk

White House Proposes Reduced $1.7 Trillion Infrastructure Plan; Republicans Still Balk Earli.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 21st, 2021

White House Says "We Support" Ukraine"s Ambitions To Join NATO

White House Says "We Support" Ukraine's Ambitions To Join NATO While traveling aboard Air Force One for President Joe Biden's visit to Louisiana on Thursday, White House deputy press secreta.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMay 7th, 2021

A top Biden advisor says the White House doesn"t need GOP support in Congress for infrastructure package to be bipartisan

Parts of the infrastructure plan are drawing support from Republicans - Republican voters, that is. The White House ins.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 12th, 2021

Capitol Report: The 730-day presidency? Haunted by 2009, Democrats see delay as Republicans’ plan

A specter stalks Democrats on Capitol Hill: the possibility of a two-year, effectively 730-day presidency for Joe Biden, if Republicans win the House and gain the power to block legislation in the 2022 midterm elections......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 12th, 2021