“I just couldn’t believe it,” said Lois Jurgens, who turned 91 the day the crock was sold. “It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever gotten on my birthday.”
The incident occurred Jan.13 as agents were leaving an intersection they had blocked that morning.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is directly engaged with the White House on a plan to avert — or shorten — a partial government shutdown , according to a person familiar with the matter. Why it matters: The compromise, if agreed to, would pass five of the six appropriations bills and then fund the Department of Homeland Security with a short-term spending stopgap. - But with part of the government running out of money on Friday night, the timing remains tight, and a final agreement between Senate Democrats and the White House has not been reached. - The House would still need to approve the plan. Driving the news: In talks that emerged overnight, Schumer is demanding that the DHS funding bill be separated from the…
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is directly engaged with the White House on a plan to avert — or shorten — a partial government shutdown , according to a person familiar with the matter. Why it matters: The compromise, if agreed to, would pass five of the six appropriations bills and then fund the Department of Homeland Security with a short-term spending stopgap. - But with part of the government running out of money on Friday night, the timing remains tight, and a final agreement between Senate Democrats and the White House has not been reached. - The House would still need to approve the plan. Driving the news: In talks that emerged overnight, Schumer is demanding that the DHS funding bill be separated from the…Open
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) on Thursday officially threw her hat in the ring to run for governor of Minnesota. "Minnesotans, we’ve been through a lot," she wrote on the social platform X. "And I believe this moment calls for grit, resilience, and faith in each other. I believe we must stand up for what’s right. [...]
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration announced plans to allow Venezuela to sell oil currently under sanctions, with revenue to fund basic government services and under U.S. oversight.WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Venezuelan interim leaders including acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez.WHEN & WHERE: Rubio’s remarks were made on Wednesday at a […] The post Rubio Explains Trump Plan to Control Venezuelan Oil Trade. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration announced plans to allow Venezuela to sell oil currently under sanctions , with revenue to fund basic government services and under U.S. oversight. WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Venezuelan interim leaders including acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez. WHEN & WHERE: Rubio’s remarks were made on Wednesday at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, with developments in Venezuela ongoing. KEY QUOTE: “The funds from that will be deposited into an account that we will have oversight over,” Rubio said, emphasizing U.S. control over the revenue allocation. IMPACT: The move aims to stabilize Venezuela’s economy and transition its oil industry…Open
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Roads were nearly impassable in Ohio during the winter storm as an ambulance transferred a baby boy to Cincinnati Children's Hospital. David Muir shares how a snowplow driver helped save the day.
Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker puts more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business