Former President Donald Trump has blamed "wokeness" for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, rather than the law he signed in 2018 that gutted the Dodd-Frank federal regulations. This has become a cautionary tale for the future, as the government must be able to respond to a financial crisis without the interference of politics in order to protect the economy.
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At the 95th Annual Academy Awards, hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel, the genre-defying movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once” had the most nominations and had already won the top prizes from the Screen Actors Guild, Directors Guild, Producers Guild and Writers Guild. The night featured performances from the cast of “Hamilton” and a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, as well as a special appearance from former President Barack Obama. Ultimately, “Nomadland” won Best Picture, and its director, Chloe Zhao, became the first woman of color to win the award. The night was filled with history-making moments, making it an unforgettable Academy Awards.
In her new podcast, Michelle Obama candidly shares her emotional experience leaving the White House after eight years in office, noting that she cried for 30 minutes straight. The podcast audio is from her recent book tour for her third book, “The Light We Carry,” and Obama has been actively encouraging people to prioritize their mental health and vote in the upcoming election.
Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Debbie Stabenow in 2024, making her the first high-profile candidate to enter the race. In her announcement video, Slotkin highlighted her service in the CIA, U.S. military, and private sector, emphasizing her experience in the national security space and her work to help small businesses and veterans. It is expected that more candidates will enter the race in the coming months.
Barbara Lee, a single mother and former homeless person, announced her candidacy for the United States Senate on Tuesday. In her announcement video, she discussed her difficult upbringing and the obstacles she faced, including being denied access to certain places and services and having an abortion when it was illegal. Lee is running on a platform of progressive change and is the third Democratic Representative to announce their candidacy for the seat. Californians will have the opportunity to learn more about the candidates and their platforms before the election in 2024.
On January 6, 2021, supporters of former President Donald Trump attacked the US Capitol. According to court filings, Trump attempted to call into Fox News after the attack, but the network refused to put him on air. Fox News host Lou Dobbs opened his show with musings on the election results, asking how Biden had received 15 million more votes than Obama, and saying they did not expect to get an answer to it that night. The House select committee is still investigating the attack, and it remains unclear if they will ever get an answer to the question.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression. Fetterman is the latest in a string of high-profile politicians to seek treatment for depression, including former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. It is important to seek help if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, and the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988 to connect with a trained counselor or visit 988lifeline.org.
The FBI has conducted two searches at the University of Delaware in the past month as part of an investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. The documents removed did not have classified markings, but required further scrutiny. The searches were arranged with the Justice Department and no warrants were issued. It is unclear what the FBI is looking for or if the investigation is related to any other ongoing probes.