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Julie Su’s Senate Confirmation Hearing for Labor Secretary Nomination to Test Closely Divided Senate

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Julie Su’s Senate Confirmation Hearing for Labor Secretary Nomination to Test Closely Divided Senate

By News Masher on April 20, 2023

Julie Su, the current deputy labor secretary and a civil rights attorney, is set to testify at her Senate confirmation hearing Thursday for the position of labor secretary. If confirmed, she would be the first Asian American in the Biden administration to serve in the Cabinet. The outcome of the hearing will be closely watched as it could have a major impact on the Biden administration's labor policies.

Howard Schultz Testifies Before Senate Committee on Alleged Union-Busting at Starbucks

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Howard Schultz Testifies Before Senate Committee on Alleged Union-Busting at Starbucks

By News Masher on March 29, 2023

At a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Bernie Sanders, Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, denied the company had violated workers' rights. Senator Sanders argued that Starbucks had engaged in illegal anti-union activities and had retaliated against workers who had tried to unionize. The hearing is part of a larger effort by Senate Democrats to ensure companies comply with labor laws and protect workers' rights, and it remains to be seen whether Schultz and Starbucks will be held accountable.

Poland Becomes First NATO Member to Send Fighter Jets to Ukraine in Support of Kyiv’s Defense Against Russian Invasion

Poland Becomes First NATO Member to Send Fighter Jets to Ukraine in Support of Kyiv’s Defense Against Russian Invasion

By News Masher on March 17, 2023

Poland has announced that it will be sending four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, making it the first NATO member to fulfill Kyiv's requests for warplanes to defend itself against the Russian invasion. Slovakia has also said it would send its own disused MiGs, and it is hoped that other NATO members will follow Poland's example. President Andrzej Duda said the planes, which were inherited from the former German Democratic Republic, are in the last years of their functioning but are still in good working condition.

Texas Education Agency to Take Over Houston Independent School District, Replacing Superintendent and Board of Education Trustees

By News Masher on March 15, 2023

The Houston Independent School District (HISD), the largest school district in Texas and one of the largest in the nation, will have its superintendent and board of education trustees replaced by a new board appointed by the state Commissioner of Education. This move has angered Democrats, and deepens a rift between Texas' largest city and state Republican leaders. It is unclear what changes the new board will make, who will be appointed, or what impact the takeover will have on the district's students and staff.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Agrees to Testify Before Senate Committee Investigating Union-Busting Allegations

By News Masher on March 7, 2023

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has agreed to testify before a Senate committee investigating allegations of union-busting leveled against the coffee chain. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has been a vocal advocate for workers' rights and has recently released a book on Social Security and the future of jobs. The Senate panel was set to vote Wednesday to subpoena Schultz if he did not willingly agree to testify, but with Schultz now agreeing to appear, the vote is no longer necessary.

House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas DOJ, FBI, and Education Department in Investigation into Biden Administration’s Response to School Board Meeting Threats

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House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas DOJ, FBI, and Education Department in Investigation into Biden Administration’s Response to School Board Meeting Threats

By News Masher on February 3, 2023

The House Judiciary Committee has issued subpoenas to the Department of Justice, FBI, and Department of Education as part of its investigation into the Biden administration's response to rising tensions and threats of violence surrounding school board meetings. The investigation is focused on whether the Justice Department strategy to address threats against teachers and school officials was abused to target conservative parents. This is the first set of subpoenas from the Judiciary's subcommittee dedicated to investigating the alleged weaponization of the federal government and could have far-reaching implications for the Biden administration.

Rep. George Santos’ Alleged Deception Draws Increased Scrutiny on Rep. Elise Stefanik

By News Masher on January 24, 2023

New York Rep. George Santos is facing increased scrutiny due to revelations that he embellished or invented portions of his biography. This has put increased scrutiny on powerful New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, who was a vocal supporter of Santos during his 2022 campaign, and has led to questions about whether Santos will be able to address the allegations and deliver on his campaign promises. Despite pledging to voters that he would explain himself prior to Christmas, Santos has only scratched the surface of the allegations he faces, and has yet to address the full scope of the allegations.

Jacinda Ardern Makes Final Public Appearance, Reflects on Joy of Serving New Zealanders as Prime Minister

By News Masher on January 24, 2023

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her resignation after more than five years in office. Her final act as leader was to join Education Minister Chris Hipkins at the Rātana meeting grounds, and her departure has been met with sadness from many New Zealanders. Ardern's deputy, Grant Robertson, will serve as acting Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen in a leadership election on February 18th.

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