House Republicans have been vocal opponents of "defund the police" but have been silent in the face of potential criminal indictment of President Donald Trump over illegal payments to Stormy Daniels. This has been met with criticism from conservative attorney George Conway, who called their behavior "complete disgraces." It remains to be seen how the GOP will respond to the allegations against Trump and whether they will continue to remain silent or take a stand in defense of the President.
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President Joe Biden will honor 12 artists and groups with the 2021 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medals at a White House ceremony on Tuesday. Legendary performer Bruce Springsteen, Jose Feliciano, Vera Wang, Fred Eychaner, Joan Shigekawa, Judith Francisca Baca, Antonio Martorell, Mindy Kaling, Gladys Knight, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus will be among the recipients. The National Medal of Arts is the highest American award given to artists, art patrons, and groups that have advanced arts in the United States.
The cast of the hit AppleTV+ show Ted Lasso recently joined President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House press briefing to discuss the importance of mental health. Jason Sudeikis, who plays the title character, noted that mental health is a popular theme on the show and encouraged people to check in on the mental health of their friends, family, and co-workers. The exchange was a reminder that mental health is a universal issue, and that we all have the power to make a difference.
President Joe Biden issued his first veto of his presidency on Monday, blocking a resolution that would have overturned a new Labor Department rule allowing retirement plans to consider environmental, social and corporate governance factors when selecting investments. The rule has been met with both praise and criticism, with supporters arguing that it will help investors and opponents arguing that it will hurt retirees' bottom lines. Biden vetoed the resolution, saying it would undermine the retirement security of millions of Americans, and reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the retirement security of Americans.
Key takeaways: The cast of “Ted Lasso” is visiting the White House to discuss mental health initiatives with President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill…
Mike Pence has downplayed potential protests this week, encouraged by former President Donald Trump, saying that the American people have the constitutional right to peaceably assemble. He condemned the violence that occurred at the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021, and believes any prosecutorial actions against Trump would be politically charged. Pence also noted that the country should focus on healing and moving forward, rather than dwelling on the past.
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of overseeing the unlawful abduction and deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. U.S. President Joe Biden has commented on the situation, saying that the warrant was “justified”, although the U.S. does not recognize the court's jurisdiction. This is a major blow to Putin, who has used his tough-guy image and ability to manipulate world leaders to maintain his grip on power.
President Joe Biden has proposed legislation to make it easier for the government to punish executives at failed banks, including the ability to claw back compensation, impose civil penalties, and ban executives from the banking industry. The policy is meant to deter risky actions and ensure that executives are held accountable for their actions, protecting taxpayers and strengthening the banking system.