Biden is looking to eliminate private dollars from federal elections through a constitutional amendment, according to his website, which would require candidates to rely on public dollars alone for their campaigns. He's also calling for a law that would keep foreign nationals from influencing American elections and create more transparency on election spending, so that an ad on Facebook would be required to disclose its donors. … [Read more...] about 4 ways Joe Biden plans to fix the economy
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VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 20
As e-commerce is a field which needs significant capital, Vietnamese businesses without a parent company with strong financial potential would not be able to develop and compete as they are only allowed to access capital from the narrow list of investors announced periodically by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, he said. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 20
Trump and Melania are all smiles as they walk the White House red carpet to Marine One and skip Biden’s inauguration with early exit to Mar-a-Lago
'Steve Bannon is getting a pardon from Trump after defrauding Trump's own supporters into paying for a wall that Trump promised Mexico would pay for,' Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff said on Twitter. 'And if that all sounds crazy, that's because it is. Thank God we have only 12 more hours of this den of thieves.' … [Read more...] about Trump and Melania are all smiles as they walk the White House red carpet to Marine One and skip Biden’s inauguration with early exit to Mar-a-Lago
Trump PARDONS Steve Bannon: President grants clemency to 143 people including White House strategist who ‘defrauded MAGA fans out of $1M’, Lil Wayne, Kodak Black and convicted politicians
Kenneth Kurson: President Trump granted a full pardon to Kenneth Kurson. Prosecutors have charged Mr. Kurson with cyberstalking related to his divorce from his ex-wife in 2015. In a powerful letter to the prosecutors, Mr. Kurson's ex-wife wrote on his behalf that she never wanted this investigation or arrest and, 'repeatedly asked for the FBI to drop it… I hired a lawyer to protect me from being forced into yet another round of questioning. My disgust with this arrest and the subsequent articles is bottomless…' This investigation only began because Mr. Kurson was nominated to a role within the Trump Administration. He has been a community leader in New York and New Jersey for decades. In addition, Mr. Kurson is a certified foster parent, a successful business owner, and is passionate about various charitable causes. Mr. Kurson is an upstanding citizen and father to five beautiful children. … [Read more...] about Trump PARDONS Steve Bannon: President grants clemency to 143 people including White House strategist who ‘defrauded MAGA fans out of $1M’, Lil Wayne, Kodak Black and convicted politicians
In God he trusts: Joe Biden attends mass with leaders from BOTH parties ahead of his swearing-in – but only AFTER Donald Trump ended his tub-thumping farewell speech
'Steve Bannon is getting a pardon from Trump after defrauding Trump's own supporters into paying for a wall that Trump promised Mexico would pay for,' Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff said on Twitter. 'And if that all sounds crazy, that's because it is. Thank God we have only 12 more hours of this den of thieves.' … [Read more...] about In God he trusts: Joe Biden attends mass with leaders from BOTH parties ahead of his swearing-in – but only AFTER Donald Trump ended his tub-thumping farewell speech
Live updates: It’s Inauguration Day for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
4:50 p.m. CEO of Santa Clara County’s transportation agency accepts role in Biden Administration: Nuria Fernandez, the general manager and chief executive officer of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has stepped down from her helm to join the Biden Administration in the U.S. Department of Transportation. Fernandez’s new role at the department has not been announced. San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said on Tuesday that Fernandez’s “leadership has prodded the VTA to break out of conventional, rigid thinking, and she’s been a wonderfully collaborative and insightful colleague. I’m particularly grateful for her work in enabling the BART extension — the largest public works project in our County’s history — to proceed over, through, and around the many obstacles that have been put in the project’s path.” Liccardo said he was “heartened to know that our President Biden can recognize talent and competence when … [Read more...] about Live updates: It’s Inauguration Day for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Rick Snyder May Have ‘Actively Covered Up’ Deadly Nature of Flint Water Crisis, Journalist Explains
Jordan Chariton: President [Barack] Obama declined to issue a federal disaster declaration, which would have triggered more federal dollars and resources like the Army Corps of Engineers to go into Flint and dig up the pipes and replace in an expedited manner. The President also went to Flint in 2016 and sipped a glass of water at a local high school event. According to Michael Moore, it wasn't actually Flint water but water from Air Force One. A very significant portion of Flint to this day holds animus toward President Obama for doing that (and not doing more for Flint). … [Read more...] about Rick Snyder May Have ‘Actively Covered Up’ Deadly Nature of Flint Water Crisis, Journalist Explains
The Darkness in Burns, Oregon
He takes my cell phone number, as well as the info for my room back at the motel, but he never calls. On Tuesday night, he and his brother are arrested, along with six other occupiers, most en route to a town hall meeting in nearby John Day. There’s a shootout with law enforcement. Ryan Bundy suffers a minor wound. After reaching for a 9mm handgun tucked into his jacket pocket, spokesman and Arizona rancher LaVoy Finicum is shot and killed. Following Tuesday’s incident, Ammon Bundy tells his followers to go home. But four remain, along with a stockpile of guns. On Saturday, the Pacific Patriot militia called on supporters to swarm Burns. … [Read more...] about The Darkness in Burns, Oregon
Your guide to Biden’s big day: Complete UK schedule for US President-elect being sworn into office from the inauguration ceremony to stepping foot in the White House… all the key times so you don’t miss a second
Mr Trump makes a state visit to the UK and continues his feud with Mr Khan. As he lands in the capital, the president posts a tweet, calling the London mayor a 'stone cold loser' who has done a 'terrible job'. On the same trip, the president is photographed apparently fist-bumping the Queen, and taking a handshake from Mrs May's husband, Philip, on the doorstep of Number 10, but not from the Prime Minister. He again takes the opportunity to wade into the Brexit debate, describing an independent UK as 'a blessing on the world'. Activists including then-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn take to the streets of Westminster and cities around the UK to protest at Mr Trump's visit. … [Read more...] about Your guide to Biden’s big day: Complete UK schedule for US President-elect being sworn into office from the inauguration ceremony to stepping foot in the White House… all the key times so you don’t miss a second