#Graham floats potential compromise on qualified immunity

#Graham floats potential compromise on qualified immunity

Graham floats potential compromise on qualified immunity Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is floating a possible compromise on what was one of the key holdups in the negotiations surrounding policing reform legislation after the death of George Floyd in 2020. The death of Tyre Nichols, 29, at the hands of police in Memphis earlier this month…

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#Biden gets to know new partner in House in Hakeem Jeffries

#Biden gets to know new partner in House in Hakeem Jeffries

Biden gets to know new partner in House in Hakeem Jeffries President Biden last week marked the beginning of his working relationship with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, whom he’ll have to rely on when it comes to Republican threats of spending cuts and a showdown over the country’s debt ceiling.  The new Democratic leader’s…

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#‘Bakersfield BS’: Schiff, Swalwell, Omar blast McCarthy over committee removals

#‘Bakersfield BS’: Schiff, Swalwell, Omar blast McCarthy over committee removals

‘Bakersfield BS’: Schiff, Swalwell, Omar blast McCarthy over committee removals Three Democratic House members targeted by Speaker Kevin McCarthy for removal from their committee assignments defended themselves on Sunday from claims that they are unfit to serve on the congressional panels, with one blasting the California Republican’s efforts as “Bakersfield BS.” “The only real explanation…

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#What recession? Inflation, GDP offer hope for ‘soft landing’

#What recession? Inflation, GDP offer hope for ‘soft landing’

What recession? Inflation, GDP offer hope for ‘soft landing’ Perhaps a 2023 recession can be avoided after all. Consistently falling prices alongside a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) and next week’s anticipated less aggressive interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve are changing economists’ tune and renewing hopes about the overall health of the…

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#Lawmakers condemn ‘brutal and violent killing’ of Tyre Nichols, call for justice after video of arrest released

#Lawmakers condemn ‘brutal and violent killing’ of Tyre Nichols, call for justice after video of arrest released

Lawmakers condemn ‘brutal and violent killing’ of Tyre Nichols, call for justice after video of arrest released Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify that Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) is a member of the House. Lawmakers condemned the “brutal and violent killing” of Tyre Nichols on Friday night, after Memphis authorities released graphic…

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