September 24, 2021 Briefing
Politics:
“A contingent of Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives introduced three articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden this week, citing the president's failed handling of the crisis at the southern border, his attempt to extend the federal moratorium on evictions, and his bungled military withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Washington Examiner reported.”
“The Republican and Democratic lawmakers grew frustrated after State Department, Pentagon, Department of Homeland Security, and Office of the Director of National Security officials failed to answer their basic questions during the briefing for members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the sources told CNN.”
“Despite the Biden administration claiming Haitians camped in a Texas border town faced expulsion, thousands are being let into the U.S., two U.S. officials told the Associated Press.”
Biden's special envoy to Haiti resigns in protest of 'inhumane, counterproductive' deportations - Fox News
“President Biden's Special Envoy for Haiti Ambassador Daniel Foote resigned Thursday, saying he will not take part in the United States’ ‘inhumane, counterproductive decision to deport thousands of Haitian refugees,’ amid a surge in migrants from Haiti across the southern border.”
Capitol Riot House Investigators Ready to Subpoena Top Trump Aides This Week, Says Report - Daily Beast
“The House select committee investigating the storming of the U.S. Capitol building could authorize subpoenas for top Trump White House aides as early as this week, according to a report from The Guardian. Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, ex-Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino and former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale are named as three of the ‘likely targets’ for a string of imminent subpoena authorizations.”
“A Florida law prohibiting the establishment of so-called sanctuary cities, or municipalities trying to shield illegal immigrants from arrest, violates federal law, a federal judge ruled this week.”
“The select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection on Wednesday sent a flurry of requests to federal agencies for records related to the attack, including communications from the Trump White House.”
Culture:
Apple Is Working on iPhone Features to Help Detect Depression, Cognitive Decline - The Wall Street Journal
“Apple Inc. is working on technology to help diagnose depression and cognitive decline, aiming for tools that could expand the scope of its burgeoning health portfolio, according to people familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.”
The Federal Reserve signaled it may soon slow the asset purchases it has been using to cushion the economy and could raise interest rates in 2022. - The New York Times
“It was a sign that policymakers are preparing to pivot away from full-blast monetary help as the business environment snaps back from the pandemic shock.”
“As many as 100 people are believed to have been involved in several brawls inside an Ohio high school that required pepper spray to be used and the fire alarm being pulled early on Wednesday morning.”
Workers employed by food delivery apps in New York will have minimum pay and set working conditions under legislation expected to pass today. - The New York Times
“The bills are the latest and most broad example of the city’s continuing effort to regulate the multimillion dollar industry.
While other cities have taken steps to restrict the food delivery apps, no city has gone as far as New York, which is home to the largest and most competitive food delivery market in the country.”
“One person was killed and 14 others were hurt in a shooting at a Kroger grocery store in Collierville, Tennessee, near Memphis, authorities said. The suspected shooter is also dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.”
Health:
The F.D.A. authorized Covid booster shots for Pfizer vaccine recipients who are over 65 or at high risk, including because of job-related exposure. - The New York Times
“The authorization sets up what is likely to be a staggered campaign to deliver the shots, starting with the most vulnerable Americans. It opens the way for possibly tens of millions of vaccinated people to receive boosters at pharmacies, health clinics, doctors’ offices and elsewhere.”
Remdesivir Reduced Risk of Hospitalization When Given to COVID-19 Patients Early: Study - The Epoch Times
“The antiviral remdesivir treatment reduced the risk of hospitalization among COVID-19 patients when administered soon after they were diagnosed, according to a new study.”
At Covid Summit, Biden Sets Ambitious Goals for Vaccinating the World - The New York Times
“President Biden, declaring the coronavirus an “all-hands-on-deck crisis,” set out ambitious goals on Wednesday for ending the pandemic and urged world leaders, drug companies, philanthropies and nonprofit groups to embrace a target of vaccinating 70 percent of the world by next year.”
Sports:
“Tom Brady continues to rail against certain aspects of the NFL evolution he's experienced throughout his 22-year career.”
Salvador Perez can’t get historic home run ball, and Royals players, fans are furious - The Kansas City Star
“One item that may not be among Perez’s prized possessions is the ball he hit Monday to break the Major League Baseball record for most home runs by a catcher in a season.”
Some Good News:
Biden’s Long Game on Abortion Runs Into Harsh New Reality - The Daily Beast
“After the Supreme Court unexpectedly allowed a near-total ban on abortions to go into effect in Texas earlier this month, the White House tasked a newly-formed internal office with helping coordinate an ‘all-of-government’ response to the most aggressive strike against abortion access in nearly half a century.”
What’s Trending:
Arrest Warrant Issued For Brian Laundrie, FBI Says - Big Country News
“On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, the U.S. District Court of Wyoming issued a federal arrest warrant for Brian Christopher Laundrie pursuant to a Federal Grand Jury indictment related to his activities following the death of Gabrielle Petito.”
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