The White House has condemned Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) for his "incredibly ugly and inappropriate" remarks on a right-wing podcast, which suggested that U.S. Attorney David Weiss had not indicted either of the Biden sons or Joe Biden himself. Weiss is currently leading the investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes, and the White House has made it clear that they do not condone Comer’s comments. It remains to be seen if any charges will be brought against Hunter Biden or any other members of the Biden family.
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Twelve railroad unions met with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose to discuss the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio and the need for improved safety measures. The unions reported that many workers have fallen ill at the derailment site, and Mike Baldwin, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, called for stakeholders to work together to ensure the safe transportation of hazardous materials. The Biden administration is prioritizing safety in the rail industry, and this meeting is a step in that direction.
President Joe Biden has announced his nomination of Julie Su to be the next Secretary of Labor. Su is a civil rights attorney and former head of California's labor department, and has spent her life fighting for the rights of workers. If confirmed, she will become the first Asian American woman to lead the U.S. Department of Labor, replacing the departing incumbent, former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. Su has worked to increase the minimum wage, create good-paying, high-quality jobs, and establish and enforce workplace safety standards, as well as crack down on wage theft and protect trafficked workers.
President Joe Biden has nominated Julie Su to serve as the next labor secretary, making her the first Asian American to serve in a secretary-level role in Biden’s Cabinet. Su is a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, and has been central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies. Biden has asked the Senate to take up Su’s nomination “as soon as possible” and if confirmed, she will be tasked with addressing the needs of working people and creating an economy that works for everyone.
The Supreme Court is set to hear two cases on Tuesday that could decide the fate of President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program. The cases challenge the program's legality, with the Biden administration arguing that it is within the president's authority to provide relief to borrowers during the pandemic. The court's decision could have far-reaching implications for the president's ability to use executive action to provide relief to those affected by the pandemic.
The White House has issued guidance to all federal agencies to remove the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from all government-issued devices within 30 days. This follows a bill passed at the end of last year requiring federal agencies to remove the app due to security concerns. Within 90 days, agencies must include in contracts that the app cannot be used on devices and must cancel any contracts that necessitate its use.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a surprise visit to Ukraine to emphasize the US commitment to supporting Kyiv in the midst of its ongoing war with Russia. During her visit, Yellen discussed the US's efforts to hold Russia accountable, as well as the Federal Reserve's efforts to bring down inflation while maintaining a strong labor market. She also discussed the US's economic assistance to Ukraine, which has totaled $14 billion since the war began.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal agency that protects consumers from unlawful financial services practices. The Biden administration had argued that a lower court decision invalidating the way the CFPB is funded threatens its entire mission. The outcome of the case could have far-reaching implications for the CFPB and the regulation of financial services in the US, with the court's ruling expected to be issued in June 2024.