Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) announced his resignation from Congress on June 1 to become the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, a philanthropic group that funds nonprofit organizations in the Ocean State. He has served as a House impeachment manager during former President Trump's second impeachment process and has been a vocal advocate for gun control. The Rhode Island Foundation is looking forward to Cicilline's leadership, as board chairperson, John J. Kelly, commented on his commitment to public service, deep roots in Rhode Island, and passion for the Foundation's mission.
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Don Lemon, CNN anchor, will return to work on Wednesday after receiving formal training for comments he made about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on "CNN This Morning". The incident has sparked a debate about ageism and the need for greater diversity and representation in the media, as well as the importance of creating a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.
Key takeaways: Don Lemon will return to CNN after participating in formal training following his sexist comments about Nikki Haley. Chris Licht, CNN’s chief executive,…
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R) has indicated that he would consider not running for president in 2024 if his candidacy would help former President Donald Trump's chances of winning re-election. Hogan, an outspoken critic of Trump, has been vocal in his criticism of the former president and the Republican Party's direction in recent years. His comments suggest that he could be a key figure in the 2024 presidential race, depending on the outcome of the next election.
US President Joe Biden has arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine for an unannounced visit, in a show of support for the country as it continues to fight against Russia's nearly-year-long invasion. Biden praised the Ukrainian people for their resilience in the face of the conflict and emphasized that there is broad, bipartisan support in Washington for the Ukrainian cause. His visit is seen as a strong show of support for the country and its people, and a reminder of the US's commitment to Ukraine's democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
A bipartisan group of 27 attorneys general from states across the country are urging the Supreme Court to restrict the reach of Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act. The Biden administration and prominent Republicans, such as Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley, are in agreement on this issue. The Supreme Court is set to hear two cases that could decide the future of the internet, and the attorneys general are hoping to influence the court’s decision.
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has amended his “Rescue America” plan, which originally called for all federal legislation to sunset in five years, to include exemptions for Social Security, Medicare, national security, veterans benefits, and other essential services. The proposal has been met with mixed reactions from both sides of the aisle, with Democrats criticizing the potential to weaken the safety net and Republicans expressing frustration with the lack of specifics. The new language is intended to address these concerns, though it is uncertain if it will be enough to gain the support of both parties.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has proposed the "Rescue America" plan to reduce the size of the federal government and increase accountability. The revised version of the plan includes exceptions for Social Security, Medicare, national security, veterans benefits, and other essential services, and has been met with mixed reactions from both sides of the aisle. President Joe Biden has expressed concern that the plan could jeopardize popular programs, and it remains to be seen how the plan will be received by Congress.