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Gov. DeSantis appoints Trump admin lawyer as chair of Elections Commission
  • 22nd Sep 2023

Gov. DeSantis appoints Trump admin lawyer as chair of Elections Commission

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Chad Mizelle, a lawyer who served under former President Donald Trump, as the new Chair of the Florida Elections Commission. Mizelle is the chief legal officer of Affinity Partners, a global investment firm founded by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. DeSantis also reappointed two members to the Commission, one of whom donated $50,000 to a super PAC supporting DeSantis' presidential campaign. The appointments are subject to Senate approval.

A Federal Government Shutdown: What To Know
  • 21st Sep 2023

A Federal Government Shutdown: What To Know

The possibility of a government shutdown is looming large, after Republican leadership scrapped a procedural vote on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through October. Intraparty feuding between moderates and the hard-right lies at the heart of the GOP's inability to reach a compromise and highlights the challenge before House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

Former President Trump Speech Detroit Striking Workers Automakers
  • 19th Sep 2023

Former President Trump Speech Detroit Striking Workers Automakers

Former President Donald Trump plans to deliver a speech in Detroit targeting union workers, as he skips the second Republican presidential debate to involve himself in a dispute between striking workers and automakers. Trump aims to win back working-class voters who supported Biden in the 2020 election.

GM increases wage offer ahead of UAW strike deadline
  • 14th Sep 2023

GM increases wage offer ahead of UAW strike deadline

General Motors (GM) has increased its contract offer to a 20% wage hike for US autoworkers in a bid to avoid a strike. Ford Motor has also confirmed it offered a 20% hike and other benefits. The United Auto Workers (UAW) is demanding 40% raises and major improvements in benefits. The UAW has outlined plans for a series of strikes targeting individual auto plants if agreements are not reached. The UAW is asking for 40% raises and major improvements in benefits. A full strike would hit earnings at each affected automaker by about $400 million to $500 million per week.

Nvidia, Adobe Companies Join White House AI Standards Agreement
  • 12th Sep 2023

Nvidia, Adobe Companies Join White House AI Standards Agreement

Chipmaker Nvidia and seven other companies have agreed to a set of artificial intelligence (AI) standards led by the White House. The standards include requirements to disclose AI-generated content, share vulnerabilities, and commit to external testing before releasing products. The companies joining the agreement include Adobe, Palantir, IBM, and Salesforce. The White House has been engaging with industry on AI development and is promoting steps to ensure AI safety and security. The agreement will go into effect immediately and requires companies to prioritize research into minimizing harm and addressing security challenges.

Raising Money and Poll Numbers: Donald Trump Stays Teflon Don Amid Indictments
  • 4th Aug 2023

Raising Money and Poll Numbers: Donald Trump Stays Teflon Don Amid Indictments

Donald Trump remains the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination despite facing multiple indictments and scandals, with each indictment boosting his support and fundraising numbers. His ability to weather legal challenges has reinforced his "Teflon Don" persona and messaging strategy that the system is rigged against him. While his legal troubles may hurt him with independent and swing voters, Trump remains confident of his chances and sees each indictment as bringing him closer to the White House.

Joe Biden Unable to Substitue Kamala Harris—No Exceptions.
  • 9th Jul 2023

Joe Biden Unable to Substitue Kamala Harris—No Exceptions.

Some in Washington fear that President Biden is "shackled" to Vice President Kamala Harris and worry about her potential as president if Biden doesn't finish his term. Replacing Harris would be difficult due to her identity as the first female, Black, and Asian-American VP. Changing the VP would also raise questions about Biden's judgment. The Indian-American community, which could be crucial in a future election, might also be turned off if Harris is replaced. One potential solution could be for Harris to be appointed to fill a Senate vacancy in California, allowing Biden to choose a new running mate. However, such a move would require political maneuvering that Biden and Harris may not be capable of executing successfully.

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