#Democrat in impeachment hearing calls out GOP for ignoring Trump charges

#Democrat in impeachment hearing calls out GOP for ignoring Trump charges

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) called Republicans out for ignoring former President Trump’s charges during the GOP-led impeachment hearing into President Biden. The House Oversight and Accountability Committee held its first hearing Thursday after formally launching an investigation last month. Republicans alleged the president and his son, Hunter Biden, profited from foreign business deals. During her…

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#Virginia is building a national model to address teen mental health

#Virginia is building a national model to address teen mental health

This month is National Suicide Prevention Month, an important focus in the midst of a catastrophic mental health crisis in this country. The suicide rate, suicidal thinking and emergency room visits continue to rise, especially among vulnerable teen girls. Consider that according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021, close to two-thirds of…

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#McCarthy, Gaetz get into testy exchange over anti-Gaetz paid post

#McCarthy, Gaetz get into testy exchange over anti-Gaetz paid post

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) got into a testy exchange behind closed doors Thursday, after Gaetz accused McCarthy of being behind a social media campaign targeting the Florida Republican — which the Speaker denied. The back-and-forth at the House GOP’s conference meeting took place amid heightened tensions between the men, with Gaetz openly threatening to…

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#Suspect arrested in killing of Baltimore tech entrepreneur

#Suspect arrested in killing of Baltimore tech entrepreneur

Maryland authorities said a suspect has been arrested in the killing of a Baltimore-based tech entrepreneur.  The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced early Thursday the arrest of Jason Billingsley, who is suspected in the killing of Pava LaPere. Authorities found LaPere dead in her apartment building with signs of blunt force trauma on her head…

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#Cardin officially takes over from Menendez as Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair

#Cardin officially takes over from Menendez as Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) assumed the chairmanship of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, days after Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) stepped aside following an indictment on charges of fraud, bribery and extortion. Cardin released a statement saying he accepted the position as chair with “great humility and appreciation” to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer…

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#A layperson’s guide to the Federal Home Loan Banks review

#A layperson’s guide to the Federal Home Loan Banks review

Tomorrow, the Federal Housing Finance Agency will release its much-anticipated report on the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks). The review of the FHLBanks was commenced over a year ago due to the agency’s concern about the mission, operations and efficiency of the 11 FHLBanks.  Nineteen field hearings, two rounds of written comments and dozens of listening sessions…

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