Bill Ackman confronted over DEI criticisms at Milken conference
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman confronted Wall Street executives during a closed session at a conference over past criticism of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy (DEI), according to a report. . Ackman appeared in court Monday during a series of debates on DEI at the Milken Institute World Conference in Beverly Hills. A […]
What's in and what's out of the FAA bill
energy and environment Full text Massive solar storm hits the US: 6 big questions and answers The biggest solar storm to hit the United States in more than 20 years is underway, with impacts starting Friday night. Full text The green transition is built into the tax code: The White House economist White […]
Kansas bill cracking down on foreign land ownership vetoed by Dem governor
Proposed restrictions on foreign land ownership in Kansas died Friday when the state’s Democratic governor vetoed a bill from Republican lawmakers that they said would protect military bases from Chinese espionage. did. The top Republican leader in the Kansas House of Representatives called out Gov. Laura Kelly for the serious national security threat posed by […]
Vulnerable Democratic senator backs Laken Riley immigration bill ahead of tough re-election in red state
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., supports an immigration bill named after late Georgia college student Laken Riley, despite previously helping to block the bill, ahead of a tough re-election battle. are doing. “Keeping Montanans safe is my top priority. That’s why I reiterate my call on the Biden administration and Congress to do more to secure […]
Alabama legislative session adjourned without final vote on gambling bill
Some Alabama lawmakers and even Gov. Kay Ivey expressed disappointment and frustration Thursday that the legislative session ended without a final vote on the gambling bill. The bill passed the House earlier in the session, but its supporters were unable to break the deadlock in the Senate, where a smaller version of the bill failed […]
CT Gov objects to bill that could subsidize striking workers with taxpayer funds
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday he does not support a vague bill passed late in the legislative session that would create a $3 million fund that could provide financial benefits to striking union members. He indicated that he would likely exercise his veto. “Everything I know about this bill, I’m not going to support […]
Missouri Gov. Parson Signs Bill Banning Taxpayer Funds to Abortion Providers
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) signed a bill Thursday that prohibits abortion providers and their affiliates from receiving reimbursement from Medicaid. It is already illegal for taxpayers to directly fund abortions in the state. HB2634 Amend rules to prevent public funds from going to abortion-providing facilities or their “affiliated companies.” .@GovParsonMO Signs bill banning abortion […]
Julian Edelman recalls tense backstage moment between Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick at Tom Brady’s roast
According to former New England Patriots star Julian Edelman, there was a lot of tension in the air before Netflix’s Roast of Tom Brady began. Edelman appeared on the latest edition of the “Games with Names” podcast with Drew Bledsoe, who was the Patriots’ starting quarterback before Brady took the reins. The two former NFL […]
Senate overwhelmingly passes FAA reauthorization, sending bill to House
The Senate passed a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday, putting pressure on the House to also pass the bill by a deadline of midnight Friday. The Ensuring Growth and Strong Leadership in American Aviation Act passed the Senate by a vote of 88-4. Despite opposition from lawmakers in Virginia and […]
House GOP Presents Bill To Send Hamas Sympathizers With Student Visas To Gaza: ‘In Violation Of Your Visa’
Congressman Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) and fellow Freedom Caucus member Congressman Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) (left) speak to reporters. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) OAN’s Brooke Mallory3:46 PM – Thursday, May 9, 2024 Tennessee Republican Congressman Andy Ogles on Wednesday introduced a bill that would force student visa holders who sympathize with Hamas to return home, recommending […]