Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Secret Service Investigates Intrusion at National Security Adviser's Home

The U.S. Secret Service is currently investigating a concerning incident that occurred approximately two weeks ago, when an intoxicated man managed to enter the home of President Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan in Washington, D.C., without being detected by agents guarding his house. The intruder seemed to be confused about where he was and did not display any signs of forced entry.

House Democrats Introduce Resolution to Expel Rep. George Santos Amid Criminal Charges

House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a privileged resolution seeking the expulsion of Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from Congress, prompting a procedural vote expected within two legislative days. With nearly 50 Democratic co-sponsors supporting the motion, pressure mounts on Republicans who have thus far largely stood by Santos despite calls for his resignation.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee, Calls for Regulatory Guardrails on AI Technology

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified in front of a Senate judiciary committee panel that he supports regulatory guardrails for the technology that would enable the benefits of artificial intelligence while minimizing the harms. While acknowledging that his company is building tools that “one day will help us make new discoveries and address some of humanity’s biggest challenges," Altman stated that current systems are not yet capable of achieving these goals.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Testifies Before Senate on AI Regulation

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Testifies Before Senate on AI Regulation

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is set to testify before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Tuesday after the viral success of ChatGPT, his company’s chatbot tool, renewed an arms race over artificial intelligence. The hearing is part of a larger effort to address the risks posed by the technology and has sparked concerns from some lawmakers.

Biden's Trip to Papua New Guinea Faces Uncertainty Amid Debt Ceiling Negotiations

Administration officials say President Joe Biden's planned trip to Papua New Guinea is aimed at bolstering the global alliance against China, particularly in relation to its expanding military operations in the South Pacific. The success of this effort largely depends on how other countries choose to ally themselves with the United States in confronting Beijing's aggression.

Vodafone to Cut 11,000 Jobs Amid Performance Struggles

Vodafone to Cut 11,000 Jobs Amid Performance Struggles

Vodafone Group Plc announced plans to axe 11,000 jobs over the next three years due to lackluster performance. The cuts will affect its Berkshire headquarters and other countries, with shares dropping by 4% following the announcement.

Mike Pence Forms Super PAC as He Eyes 2024 Presidential Nomination

Mike Pence Forms Super PAC as He Eyes 2024 Presidential Nomination

Former Vice President Mike Pence has formed a political action committee, Committed to America, to support his potential bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The super PAC will be led by Scott Reed, campaign manager of Bob Dole's 1996 presidential run and former eight-term US Representative Jeb Hensarling.

U.S. Virgin Islands Subpoenas Elon Musk in JPMorgan Chase Lawsuit Linked to Jeffrey Epstein

U.S. Virgin Islands Subpoenas Elon Musk in JPMorgan Chase Lawsuit Linked to Jeffrey Epstein

The U.S. Virgin Islands has issued a subpoena to serial entrepreneur Elon Musk as part of its lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase & Co., accusing the bank of knowingly benefiting from Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operations. The territory believes that Epstein may have referred or attempted to refer Musk, along with several other billionaires including Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, as clients for the financial institution.

IRS Whistleblower Team Removed from Hunter Biden Investigation, Justice Department Requested Removal

IRS Whistleblower Team Removed from Hunter Biden Investigation, Justice Department Requested Removal

A letter sent to members of House and Senate committees by attorneys Mark Lytle and Tristan Leavitt representing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower in the Hunter Biden investigation has revealed that the whistleblower and his team of investigators have been removed from the case at the request of the Justice Department. This news broke as Hunter Biden attended a graduation ceremony for his daughter Maisy with President Joe Biden and family.

FBI Releases Response to Durham Report, Admits Fault and Implements Corrective Actions

FBI Releases Response to Durham Report, Admits Fault and Implements Corrective Actions

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released a response to a report by Special Counsel John Durham, who concluded that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI failed to uphold their mission of strict fidelity to the law when they opened an investigation into alleged collusion between former President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and Russia. The agency admitted fault in the report and said that "dozens of corrective actions" have already been implemented as a result of the investigation.

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Faces Lawsuit Alleging Workplace Harassment and Sexual Assault

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Faces Lawsuit Alleging Workplace Harassment and Sexual Assault

A recent lawsuit has been filed against former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, accusing him of workplace harassment and sexual assault. Noelle Dunphy, 43, who was hired as a business development director in January 2019, claims that not only did Giuliani fail to pay her the promised $1 million salary for the job but also alleges that his offer was "a sham motivated by his secret desire to pursue a sexual relationship" with her.

US FTC to File Lawsuit Blocking Amgen's $27.8 Billion Acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics

US FTC to File Lawsuit Blocking Amgen's $27.8 Billion Acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is expected to file a lawsuit on Tuesday in an attempt to block the $27.8 billion deal between Amgen Inc., one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, and Horizon Therapeutics Plc, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases. According to an anonymous source familiar with the matter, this action by the FTC aims at preserving competition within the drug development industry.

U.N. President Mahmoud Abbas Calls for Suspension of Israel's Membership

U.N. President Mahmoud Abbas Calls for Suspension of Israel's Membership

U.N. President Mahmoud Abbas has urged the United Nations to suspend Israel's membership unless it implements resolutions establishing separate Jewish and Arab states and allows the return of Palestinian refugees. In a speech given during the first official U.N commemoration of the flight of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from what is now Israel following the U.S. partition of British-ruled Palestine 75 years ago, Abbas expressed his dissatisfaction with Israel's actions.

New Jersey Senate Joins Opposition against Manhattan Congestion Pricing

New Jersey Senate Joins Opposition against Manhattan Congestion Pricing

New Jersey's Senate has joined forces with the state's governor and several members of the House of Representatives in expressing their disapproval of the tolling program set to be implemented in Manhattan. The congestion pricing plan, which would charge drivers entering the busiest parts of Manhattan, has faced opposition from various groups including taxi drivers and ridesharing service providers like Lyft and Uber.

Trump Suggests Reinstating Michael Flynn, Thrilling Christian Nationalists

Trump Suggests Reinstating Michael Flynn, Thrilling Christian Nationalists

This weekend, former President Donald Trump sparked controversy by suggesting the reinstatement of Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, co-founder of a Christian nationalist roadshow and key figure in the Stop The Steal movement. This move has been met with mixed reactions within the Republican party and even amongst some QAnon believers.