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Patrons at a Kentucky restaurant were shocked to find a Republican women’s club event featuring an officer involved in the 2020 police raid that killed Breonna Taylor. Witnesses reported that graphic video footage of the raid was allegedly played in the restaurant, prompting outrage from the local NAACP chapter. Anna's Greek Restaurant released a statement expressing their regret and saying they would be taking steps to ensure similar events do not take place in the future.
Mike Pence's political operation has welcomed Tim Chapman, a top aide to former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, to join the team. This move was confirmed by two Republican sources and Pence expressed his excitement for the addition. Haley hinted at a potential presidential run in the future, and Chapman's addition to Pence's team is sure to be a great asset in the conservative movement.
US Hits $34.1 Trillion Debt Ceiling, White House and House Republicans Negotiate Potential Solutions
US Hits $34.1 Trillion Debt Ceiling, White House and House Republicans Negotiate Potential Solutions
The US has officially hit its $34.1 trillion debt ceiling and the government has begun "extraordinary measures" to pay bills. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has accepted an invitation from President Biden to discuss a solution, while Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has said the US "never has and never will" default on its debt. House Republicans have threatened to hold the Biden administration hostage over the debt limit, and the outcome of negotiations between the White House and House Republicans could have a significant impact on the financial security of American households.
A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit brought by former Florida state attorney Andrew Warren against Governor Ron DeSantis for suspending him last year. The judge ruled that the suspension violated Warren's free speech rights, but that he could not reverse the state-level suspension due to federal law. Warren will now have to plead his case to the Republican-controlled Florida Senate, which has the final say on whether to permanently remove him from office.
Chase Neill, 32, of Lawrence, Kansas, was found guilty of threatening U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner after leaving a death threat in a voicemail in LaTurner's Topeka office. Neill, who acted as his own attorney, admitted in court that he had threatened to kill the congressman, claiming he was a messenger from God. He is scheduled to be sentenced on December 14 and faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
The Florida Department of Education's Office of Articulation has blocked the introduction of a new Advanced Placement course for high school students on African American studies, citing that it is "inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value." Education advocates have argued that such courses are essential for students to gain a better understanding of the history of the United States, sparking a debate about the importance of providing students with access to courses that focus on African American studies. The College Board has yet to respond to the letter from the Office of Articulation, and it remains to be seen whether the course will be allowed to move forward.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the United States has reached its legal borrowing capacity and must now rely on "extraordinary measures" to avoid a catastrophic default. President Joe Biden and House Republicans are at odds over how to address the situation, and it is uncertain whether the United States can sidestep a potential economic crisis. The Treasury Department is urging Congress to raise the debt limit as soon as possible to avoid a potential economic crisis.