House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is urging House Republicans to vote against Rep. Lauren Boebert’s (R-CO) resolution to impeach President Joe Biden this week, as McCarthy believes that jumping ahead could threaten their ability to hold onto their slim majority in the next election. He expressed frustration with Boebert, calling her effort to impeach Mr. Biden premature, and is hoping that House Republicans will take his advice and vote against her resolution.
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Don Bacon have both urged House Republicans to oppose a resolution introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert that would force a quick vote to impeach President Joe Biden, arguing that it should go through the committee process first. The resolution has sparked debate among Republicans, with the outcome of the resolution and potential vote still uncertain.
The US Department of Agriculture has approved the sale of chicken made from animal cells, allowing two California companies to offer lab-grown meat to restaurant tables and eventually, supermarket shelves. This marks the first time that U.S. regulators have approved the sale of such products, and could have a major impact on the food industry by reducing the environmental impact of raising animals for food and providing an alternative for those who wish to avoid animal products. The approval is a major milestone in the development of lab-grown meats, and more companies are expected to follow suit in the near future.
Daniel Rodriguez, a California man, was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to four felony counts related to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, including assaulting a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon and conspiring to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election results. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson described him as a "one-man army of hate" and he will have to pay $96,000 to cover medical treatment for the officer and $2,000 in restitution for the destruction of the Capitol. The Justice Department has charged more than 400 people in connection with the attack.
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the online retailer of using deceptive tactics to enroll consumers into its Prime program without their knowledge and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscription. FTC Chair Lina Khan said Amazon has been "tricking and trapping people into recurring subscriptions without their consent," and the FTC is seeking a court order to stop Amazon from using deceptive tactics and to provide refunds to those affected.
Yusef Salaam, one of the Central Park Five wrongfully accused and convicted of rape and beating of a white woman in 1989, is running for New York City Council. He is hoping to use his platform to bring about positive change in the city and to ensure that justice is served for all, advocating for criminal justice reform, economic development, education, small business resources, and affordable housing. Salaam’s story has resonated with many voters in the city, as evidenced by the enthusiastic response he has received while campaigning.
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester has announced her bid to replace retiring Sen. Tom Carper (D) in Delaware, making her the first woman and first African-American to represent the state in Congress. If elected, she would become the third Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate. Blunt Rochester is running on a platform of economic and social justice, and has vowed to fight for the rights of all Delawareans, as well as protecting the environment and ensuring access to quality, affordable healthcare.