#Musk’s plan to charge for Twitter verification sparks credibility concerns

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Musk’s plan to charge for Twitter verification sparks credibility concerns Elon Musk’s plan to charge users to be verified on Twitter has triggered concerns that the change could undermine credibility on the platform as legitimate users potentially decide to opt out from the subscription service and lose their blue checkmarks. Experts said verified users potentially losing those markers simply because they do not wish to…

#Why the fate of Medicare and Social Security is a midterm issue

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Why the fate of Medicare and Social Security is a midterm issue The fate of Social Security and Medicare is back in the spotlight less than two weeks before the midterms. The White House and Democrats have made both entitlements central to their closing pitch to voters, sounding the alarm that a Republican majority in…

#Five takeaways from the Fetterman-Oz debate in Pennsylvania

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Five takeaways from the Fetterman-Oz debate in Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, Pa. — John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz took part in Pennsylvania’s first and only Senate debate on Tuesday as polls show the race narrowing ahead of Election Day. The hour-long forum — presented by Nexstar, which also owns The Hill — shone a spotlight on Fetterman’s…

# Almost 50% of Gen Z and Millennials want crypto in retirement funds: Survey

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” Almost 50% of Gen Z and Millennials want crypto in retirement funds: Survey “ Nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials want to see crypto become a part of their 401(k) retirement plans, according to an October survey from United States asset manager Charles Schwab. Asking participants what they would like to see added…

#Pelosi, Schumer invite Israeli president to address Congress

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Pelosi, Schumer invite Israeli president to address Congress House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) invited Israeli President Isaac Herzog to address a joint meeting of Congress. Pelosi and Schumer said in a letter addressed to Herzog on Tuesday that they hope Congress will have the opportunity to hear from…

#Five takeaways from the DeSantis-Crist debate in Florida

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Five takeaways from the DeSantis-Crist debate in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday squared off against former Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) for the first and only time in a debate that put into stark contrast their visions for the Sunshine State little more than two weeks out from Election Day. The debate highlighted…

#Progressive Caucus tries to clarify call for Biden to find diplomatic solution to Ukraine

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Progressive Caucus tries to clarify call for Biden to find diplomatic solution to Ukraine The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Monday evening sought to couch a statement from earlier in the day requesting that President Biden shift his administration’s policies on Ukraine and start some form of negotiations with Russia. In a move that raised questions…

#Debt ceiling showdowns are ready for comeback with GOP majority

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Debt ceiling showdowns are ready for comeback with GOP majority House Republicans are looking to use a vote on raising the debt ceiling, a must-pass measure to avoid stark economic consequences and damaging credit of the United States, to get concessions on spending cuts if they win control of the chamber in the midterm elections. …

#Watch live: Trump holds rally in Texas

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Watch live: Trump holds rally in Texas Former President Trump is holding a rally in Robstown, Texas, Saturday evening. During the event, he will campaign for GOP gubernatorial incumbent Greg Abbott as he seeks reelection against Beto O’Rourke (D). He will also be campaigning for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-Texas) and Attorney General Ken Paxton…

#Democracy in peril argument fizzles as midterm issue

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Democracy in peril argument fizzles as midterm issue Threats to U.S. democracy highlighted by the House Jan. 6 select committee’s blockbuster hearings are fizzling as a midterm election issue, drowned out by inflation and other economic concerns that appear to be driving voters in the final weeks of the campaign. While the committee examining the…