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Senators prep for Mayorkas impeachment as government funding deadline looms

Senators will move quickly this week to address the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as they look ahead to two federal funding deadlines. The Senate returns to Washington from a two-week recess on Monday to consider a number of priorities, including avoiding a partial government shutdown. But first, he must address a pair […]

Biden to host congressional leaders Tuesday for talks on spending, Ukraine funding

President Biden is scheduled to welcome four congressional leaders to the White House on Tuesday to discuss funding for Ukraine and efforts to avert a government shutdown. The White House said Biden would emphasize “the urgency of passing bipartisan national security supplemental legislation and keeping government open.” In attendance were House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), […]

Crypto projects have received over $90 billion in all-time funding – The Block

According to The Block Research, the record total investment in cryptocurrencies and blockchain-related companies exceeded $90 billion. According to the same report, more than 50 deals have been completed so far this month, raising more than $90 billion in project funding. Block research datawhich has been tracking capital flows into the relatively new sector since […]

Wyoming Senate pulls diversity funding from U of Wyoming

The Wyoming State Senate has declared diversity, equity, and inclusion programs divisive and has voted to end funding for such programs at the University of Wyoming. State senators made a similar decision regarding gender studies programs in their budget proposals. University of Wyoming Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion It would lose $1.7 million after […]

Democrat Illinois governor proposes $53B budget including funding for migrants

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday proposed a $52.7 billion state spending plan that includes more money to address the immigration crisis, education and quantum computing, while also including a major sports betting tax hike. , proposes tax increases primarily targeted at corporations. The second-term Democratic Party characterized the proposed budget for the fiscal year […]

NYC Mayor Vows to Cut Funding to Migrants amid Record-Low Approval

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) vowed Wednesday to cut funding for border crossers and illegal aliens amid record low approval ratings among New Yorkers. In November 2023, Adams approved citywide budget cuts that eliminated public services for New Yorkers to withstand a wave of illegal immigration into sanctuary cities. The move left fewer […]

Disney star Bridgit Mendler launches space startup with $6M in funding

Former Disney Channel star Brigitte Mendler announced that she is co-founder and CEO of Northwood Space. Northwood Space is a startup that has already raised $6.3 million in funding from Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, and others. After the show, Mendler, known for starring in Disney’s hit series Good Luck Charlie and Wizards of […]