12:30 Report — Marjorie Taylor Greene escalates Johnson threat
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene insults colleague's appearance on House floor
During a House Oversight Committee meeting over a Republican-led charge to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, there was a heated exchange of words between lawmakers Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jasmine Crocket and Alexandria ...CBS News - Top stories -
Jasmine Crockett backs claim calling Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘racist’
The Texas Democrat found herself at odds with the Georgia Republican during a House hearing.Politico - Politics -
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett’s Appearance-Based Insults Reflect an Ugly New Norm in Politics
A recent congressional meeting devolved into a back-and-forth that reflects a changing norm in politics — one that rarely makes anybody look good.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
12:30 Report — Michael Cohen’s feisty testimony
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday! Promise me one thing today — Keep reading for the adorable ESPN video of a little girl not knowing what to do with cotton candy. It is a confusing food. (I guess we can count that as a food?) Anyway, here’s ...The Hill - Politics -
12:30 Report — Inside the House's late-night drama
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday! Season 3 of Bridgerton is out and I’m SO excited. Here’s what’s happening today: House lawmakers erupted into a verbal brawl last night during a hearing. It was wild. Just watch the video. That’s all I’ll say. ...The Hill - Politics -
12:30 Report — Trump lawyers’ last shot at Michael Cohen; Iran president dies
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday (again). Welcome back! Here’s the deal today: Trump’s ex-fixer Michael Cohen is on the stand today in the hush money trial. Cohen just admitted to stealing money from the Trump Organization. The president of Iran ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
As crisis escalates in Tunisia, lawyers strike over arrested colleague they say was tortured
Lawyers in Tunisia took to the streets on Thursday to protest a string of recent arrests that have convulsed the country over the past week and provoked international outcryABC News - World -
Nato training soldiers in Ukraine does not escalate war, says Estonian PM
Kaja Kallas sees no risk of direct conflict with Russia when allies help Kyiv train its soldiersFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
The age of green protectionism
Shielding clean tech industry may have side effectsFinancial Times - World -
Schiff ‘flabbergasted’ at Johnson appearance outside Trump courthouse
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he was flabbergasted that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made an appearance at former President Trump’s hush money trial in New York this week, slamming House Republicans who showed up as greedy for power. Schiff was ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Johnson condemns lawmaker fighting at hearing: ‘Not a good look’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) condemned the tone of a raucous Thursday night House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing saying members need to show decorum. “It's not a good look for Congress,” Johnson told reporters as they asked about a ...The Hill - Politics -
House Speaker Mike Johnson Is 'Tired of Making History'
The accidental Speaker talks about his eventful first six months, what he told Biden about the border, and why he’s planning to keep the gavel next year.The Wall Street Journal - World - House -
Biden speaks with Johnson and McConnell to push for border bill
President Biden on Monday talked with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the White House pushes for a vote on a bipartisan border security bill in the Senate. The White House in a statement said ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
When Dynamite Turned Terrorism Into an Everyday Threat
In early 20th-century America, political bombings became a constant menace — but then helped give rise to law enforcement as we know it.The New York Times - Top stories -
Protests threats for Biden's Morehouse commencement speech
President Biden is expected in Atlanta Friday to deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College's graduation, despite threats of protests over the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News' Nikole Killion breaks down the latest.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
The threat of Russian nationalism looms over Europe
A fragile sense of nationhood is one of Russia’s many complexities.The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Crockett to Greene: 'Don’t come for me'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) warned Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to not come after her after the two lawmakers clashed during a House committee hearing Thursday night. “Don’t come for me,” Crockett told MSNBC’s Katie Phang when asked if ...The Hill - Politics -
How copyright is killing creativity — except Taylor Swift’s
We must recognize the link between too much copyright, too much money, at least for the top artists, and too little music.The Hill - Politics -
Johnson: Biden 'afraid' to release audio of interview with special counsel Hur
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., criticized President Biden for asserting executive privilege over an audio recording of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur that House Republicans have requested.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Jeffries calls on Johnson to honor police who defended Capitol on Jan. 6
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to honor the law enforcement officers who defended Congress during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, pressing the Speaker to dedicate a spot in the ...The Hill - Politics -
Lawmakers Make End Run Around Speaker Johnson on Disaster Bill
A successful bipartisan effort to force a vote on disaster relief is just the latest example of how procedural norms have been upended in the House.The New York Times - Top stories -
Johnson’s Trump trip unsettles some Republicans: ‘Tell me this isn’t so’
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) decision to appear this week at former President Trump’s hush money trial in Manhattan is sparking new blowback from some House Republicans, who are questioning why he would inject himself so prominently in a case ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
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Ex-All-Pro RB Johnson retires after 8 NFL seasons
David Johnson, who amassed 6,876 yards from scrimmage and 58 touchdowns in eight seasons, announced his retirement from the NFL.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
China’s spy threat is growing, but the West has struggled to keep up
For years, Western spy agencies have talked of a need to focus on China, but senior officials say the threat has not been taken seriously enough.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Lawmakers Fear a Wave of Election Threats Tied to the Rise of Generative AI
Some small businesses are stepping up to help protect ballot boxes and preserve faith in the electoral process.Inc. - Business -
Putin seeking to weaponise threat of mass migration, warns Estonian PM
‘Adversaries know migration is our vulnerability,’ says Kaja Kallas, spelling out negative consequences to Europe of Ukrainian defeat. Vladimir Putin is seeking to weaponise the threat of mass migration to divide and weaken Europe as supporters of ...The Guardian - World -
New Star Wars Plan: Pentagon Rushes to Counter Threats in Orbit
Citing rapid advances by China and Russia, the United States is building an extensive capacity to fight battles in space.The New York Times - Top stories -
Soaring debt and deficits causing worry about threats to the economy and markets
Government debt that has swelled nearly 50% is capturing increasing worry both on Wall Street and in Washington.CNBC - Business -
Cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs says AI's threat to election will be a "steady drumbeat"
Chris Krebs, the former director of CISA and a CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst, tells "Face the Nation" that while there likely will not be a "one single catastrophic AI-enabled event" threatening the 2024 election, he foresees a ...CBS News - Top stories -
Taiwan’s new president calls on China to end threats and intimidation
Lai Ching-te says Taipei will ‘neither yield nor provoke’ in inaugural addressFinancial Times - Business - China -
Michigan county refused to certify vote, prompting fears of growing election threat
The Delta County clerk who administered the election said there were no voting irregularities in the election, in which 4,550 voted.CBS News - Top stories -
Generative AI poses threat to election security, intelligence agencies warn
A new federal bulletin warns that AI technology like "deepfake" videos could pose serious threats to the 2024 election cycle.CBS News - Politics -
Generative AI poses threat to election security, intelligence agencies warn
A new federal bulletin warns that AI technology like "deepfake" videos could pose serious threats to the 2024 election cycle.CBS News - Top stories -
Crockett says Greene behavior was 'absolutely' racist
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) comments about her physical appearance demonstrate that she’s “absolutely” racist. "She is racist. I mean, I don't have any questions about that. Because, I mean, I don't ...The Hill - Politics -
Greene fracas at hearing leaves lawmakers shaking their heads
A Thursday night hearing’s descent into chaos earned rebuke from both sides of the aisle after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) attacked another member’s physical appearance, a barb Democrats said had racial undertones. House Oversight and ...The Hill - Politics -
Neuralink Gets FDA Green Light for Second Patient
The Elon Musk-backed startup has proposed solutions for a thread pullout problem experienced by its first participant, Noland Arbaugh.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Microsoft is asking hundreds of employees in its China-based cloud-computing and AI operations to consider transferring outside the country, as it finds itself caught in the crosshairs of escalating U.S.-China tensions.
Microsoft is asking hundreds of employees in its China-based cloud-computing and AI operations to consider transferring outside the country, as it finds itself caught in the crosshairs of escalating U.S.-China tensions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why NFL took Taylor Swift into consideration when making 2024 schedule
NFL VP of broadcast planning reveals the league had to account for Swift's tour dates when assigning game locationsCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
‘More than capable’: Taylor backs City’s scoring ability for WSL decider
‘They can score three or four in five or six minutes’Manchester City manager upbeat before Villa showdownGareth Taylor has backed his side to score enough goals to overhaul Chelsea on the final day of the Women’s Super League season. Manchester ...The Guardian - World