Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is releasing a memoir of his brief 20-day stint in prison, set for publication exactly one month after his sentence concluded. Sarkozy served as president from 2007 to 2012. His criminal conviction in September stemmed from around this time, with a French court finding him guilty of being involved in
The Coast Guard reinforced its stance on characterizing swastikas as hate symbols following confusion about the branch’s hate symbols policies, triggered by a report noting a change in wording from previous policies. Confusion broke out on Thursday after the Washington Post published a report saying the Coast Guard removed swastikas and other extremist symbols from
President Donald Trump announced that he would work to end the Sudanese civil war shortly after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman advocated as much. The Sudanese civil war has escalated into the greatest humanitarian crisis in the world since armed conflict broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Though
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President Donald Trump took aim at states regulating artificial intelligence, saying there must be one consistent regulatory framework across the country. After a rocky relationship with Big Tech companies during his first term and after, Trump has made allies out of them during his second term. On Tuesday, the president praised investment in AI as
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) compared Vice President Kamala Harris to former Cuban President Fidel Castro and former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez after she announced her plans to implement the first-ever federal ban on “corporate price-gouging” in grocery stores and the food industry.
The policy proposal, announced on Wednesday, is one of the most progressive economic policies suggested by Harris so far, leading to harsh criticism from Republicans, who drew parallels with socialist governments.
“Kamala wants to bring to America the policies of leaders and countries millions of people have fled #PriceControls,” Rubio posted on X with a picture of Chavez and Castro.
Trump echoed Rubio’s sentiment in a Thursday press conference, saying Harris was trying to implement “communist price controls,” which would cause food shortages.
“She’s running on the Maduro plan,” he continued, referring to the current president of Venezuela. “Like something straight out of Venezuela or the Soviet Union.”
Nicolás Maduro is the president of Venezuela and a member of the United Socialist Party. Price controls were first implemented in 2003 and expanded under Maduro in 2014. The practice is related to socialism since it is the political theory that promotes government control of the means of production.
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In a statement, the Harris campaign said the vice president would implement “the first-ever federal ban on price gouging on food and groceries — setting clear rules of the road to make clear that big corporations can’t unfairly exploit consumers to run up excessive corporate profits on food and groceries.”
The price of groceries as of June was up 1.1% from June 2023. In all of 2023, food prices were up 5.8%.
2024-08-15 21:53:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3123473%2Fmarco-rubio-compares-kamala-harris-hugo-chavez-fidel-castro%2F?w=600&h=450, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) compared Vice President Kamala Harris to former Cuban President Fidel Castro and former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez after she announced her plans to implement the first-ever federal ban on “corporate price-gouging” in grocery stores and the food industry. The policy proposal, announced on Wednesday, is one of the most progressive economic,
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) compared Vice President Kamala Harris to former Cuban President Fidel Castro and former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez after she announced her plans to implement the first-ever federal ban on “corporate price-gouging” in grocery stores and the food industry.
The policy proposal, announced on Wednesday, is one of the most progressive economic policies suggested by Harris so far, leading to harsh criticism from Republicans, who drew parallels with socialist governments.
“Kamala wants to bring to America the policies of leaders and countries millions of people have fled #PriceControls,” Rubio posted on X with a picture of Chavez and Castro.
Trump echoed Rubio’s sentiment in a Thursday press conference, saying Harris was trying to implement “communist price controls,” which would cause food shortages.
“She’s running on the Maduro plan,” he continued, referring to the current president of Venezuela. “Like something straight out of Venezuela or the Soviet Union.”
Nicolás Maduro is the president of Venezuela and a member of the United Socialist Party. Price controls were first implemented in 2003 and expanded under Maduro in 2014. The practice is related to socialism since it is the political theory that promotes government control of the means of production.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
In a statement, the Harris campaign said the vice president would implement “the first-ever federal ban on price gouging on food and groceries — setting clear rules of the road to make clear that big corporations can’t unfairly exploit consumers to run up excessive corporate profits on food and groceries.”
The price of groceries as of June was up 1.1% from June 2023. In all of 2023, food prices were up 5.8%.
, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) compared Vice President Kamala Harris to former Cuban President Fidel Castro and former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez after she announced her plans to implement the first-ever federal ban on “corporate price-gouging” in grocery stores and the food industry. The policy proposal, announced on Wednesday, is one of the most progressive economic policies suggested by Harris so far, leading to harsh criticism from Republicans, who drew parallels with socialist governments. “Kamala wants to bring to America the policies of leaders and countries millions of people have fled #PriceControls,” Rubio posted on X with a picture of Chavez and Castro. Kamala wants to bring to America the policies of leaders and countries millions of people have fled #PriceControls pic.twitter.com/ab4VxIIQnq — Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) August 15, 2024 Trump echoed Rubio’s sentiment in a Thursday press conference, saying Harris was trying to implement “communist price controls,” which would cause food shortages. “She’s running on the Maduro plan,” he continued, referring to the current president of Venezuela. “Like something straight out of Venezuela or the Soviet Union.” Nicolás Maduro is the president of Venezuela and a member of the United Socialist Party. Price controls were first implemented in 2003 and expanded under Maduro in 2014. The practice is related to socialism since it is the political theory that promotes government control of the means of production. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER In a statement, the Harris campaign said the vice president would implement “the first-ever federal ban on price gouging on food and groceries — setting clear rules of the road to make clear that big corporations can’t unfairly exploit consumers to run up excessive corporate profits on food and groceries.” The price of groceries as of June was up 1.1% from June 2023. In all of 2023, food prices were up 5.8%., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AP24166815326088.jpg.optimal.jpg, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Brady Knox,
The first round of August’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees on Wednesday.
Here is everything you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.
The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. The Social Security Administration was created to manage it. The agency sends monthly checks to retirees to reduce or replace their incomes once they stop working.
Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born.
Retirees born between the 1st and 10th of a month receive their payments on Wednesday. Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of a month received their checks on Aug. 21, and retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive their payments on Aug. 28.
Beneficiaries receive different amounts depending on when they retire, the amount paid into Social Security, and the number of years paid into Social Security.
Payments largely depend on recipients’ retirement age. According to the SSA, retiring at the youngest age, 62, allows up to $2,710 per month, while delaying retirement until 70 can allot up to $4,873 per month.
Beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they can expect each month through the SSA’s calculator.
Citizens are eligible for Social Security payments beginning at 62 years old.
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Social Security is financed by a payroll tax paid by employers and employees.
Social Security payment amounts are set to shrink unless Congress takes action to prevent it. Analysts estimate the SSA will no longer be able to give out full payments to recipients as early as 2034 due to a rising number of retirees and a shrinking number of workers.
2024-08-14 11:00:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolicy%2Ffinance-and-economy%2F3120534%2Fsocial-security-update-first-round-august-payments-today%2F?w=600&h=450, The first round of August’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees on Wednesday. Here is everything you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds. What is it? The Social Security Act was signed into,
The first round of August’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees on Wednesday.
Here is everything you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.
The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. The Social Security Administration was created to manage it. The agency sends monthly checks to retirees to reduce or replace their incomes once they stop working.
Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born.
Retirees born between the 1st and 10th of a month receive their payments on Wednesday. Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of a month received their checks on Aug. 21, and retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive their payments on Aug. 28.
Beneficiaries receive different amounts depending on when they retire, the amount paid into Social Security, and the number of years paid into Social Security.
Payments largely depend on recipients’ retirement age. According to the SSA, retiring at the youngest age, 62, allows up to $2,710 per month, while delaying retirement until 70 can allot up to $4,873 per month.
Beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they can expect each month through the SSA’s calculator.
Citizens are eligible for Social Security payments beginning at 62 years old.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Social Security is financed by a payroll tax paid by employers and employees.
Social Security payment amounts are set to shrink unless Congress takes action to prevent it. Analysts estimate the SSA will no longer be able to give out full payments to recipients as early as 2034 due to a rising number of retirees and a shrinking number of workers.
, The first round of August’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees on Wednesday. Here is everything you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds. What is it? The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. The Social Security Administration was created to manage it. The agency sends monthly checks to retirees to reduce or replace their incomes once they stop working. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born. Retirees born between the 1st and 10th of a month receive their payments on Wednesday. Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of a month received their checks on Aug. 21, and retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive their payments on Aug. 28. How can I maximize my check? Beneficiaries receive different amounts depending on when they retire, the amount paid into Social Security, and the number of years paid into Social Security. Payments largely depend on recipients’ retirement age. According to the SSA, retiring at the youngest age, 62, allows up to $2,710 per month, while delaying retirement until 70 can allot up to $4,873 per month. Beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they can expect each month through the SSA’s calculator. When am I eligible? Citizens are eligible for Social Security payments beginning at 62 years old. How is it financed? CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Social Security is financed by a payroll tax paid by employers and employees. Social Security payment amounts are set to shrink unless Congress takes action to prevent it. Analysts estimate the SSA will no longer be able to give out full payments to recipients as early as 2034 due to a rising number of retirees and a shrinking number of workers., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/iStock-1283249859.jpg.optimal.jpg, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Brady Knox,
First son Hunter Biden reportedly asked the State Department for help securing a foreign energy deal in Italy on behalf of the Ukrainian gas company Burisma while his father was vice president.
Records obtained by the New York Times found that Biden had written at least one letter to the U.S. ambassador to Italy asking for help securing an energy deal for Busima in Tuscany. The response from the Commerce Department official in the U.S. Embassy in Rome appeared to express discomfort over the request for help given it came on behalf of the son of the then-vice president.
“I want to be careful about promising too much,” the official tasked with responding reportedly wrote.
“This is a Ukrainian company and, purely to protect ourselves, [the U.S. government] should not be actively advocating with the government of Italy without the company going through the [Department of Commerce] Advocacy Center,” they continued.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the State Department to confirm the report.
Biden’s lawyer Abbe Lowell minimized the request by telling the outlet that Biden had asked a variety of people for help and that there was nothing illegal about the request.
“No meeting occurred, no project materialized, no request for anything in the U.S. was ever sought and only an introduction in Italy was requested,” Lowell said.
The State Department did not release the actual text of Biden’s letter.
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The outlet noted the obtuse response of the State Department to the Freedom of Information Act request, only releasing the desired documents after three years of wrangling.
Biden’s antics and criminal charges have become a thorn in the side of the presidency of Joe Biden, even resulting in an impeachment inquiry, but the president has stuck by his son throughout.
2024-08-14 02:58:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fjustice%2F3120755%2Fhunter-biden-asked-obama-administration-help-securing-foreign-energy-deal%2F?w=600&h=450, First son Hunter Biden reportedly asked the State Department for help securing a foreign energy deal in Italy on behalf of the Ukrainian gas company Burisma while his father was vice president. Records obtained by the New York Times found that Biden had written at least one letter to the U.S. ambassador to Italy asking,
First son Hunter Biden reportedly asked the State Department for help securing a foreign energy deal in Italy on behalf of the Ukrainian gas company Burisma while his father was vice president.
Records obtained by the New York Times found that Biden had written at least one letter to the U.S. ambassador to Italy asking for help securing an energy deal for Busima in Tuscany. The response from the Commerce Department official in the U.S. Embassy in Rome appeared to express discomfort over the request for help given it came on behalf of the son of the then-vice president.
“I want to be careful about promising too much,” the official tasked with responding reportedly wrote.
“This is a Ukrainian company and, purely to protect ourselves, [the U.S. government] should not be actively advocating with the government of Italy without the company going through the [Department of Commerce] Advocacy Center,” they continued.
The Washington Examiner reached out to the State Department to confirm the report.
Biden’s lawyer Abbe Lowell minimized the request by telling the outlet that Biden had asked a variety of people for help and that there was nothing illegal about the request.
“No meeting occurred, no project materialized, no request for anything in the U.S. was ever sought and only an introduction in Italy was requested,” Lowell said.
The State Department did not release the actual text of Biden’s letter.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
The outlet noted the obtuse response of the State Department to the Freedom of Information Act request, only releasing the desired documents after three years of wrangling.
Biden’s antics and criminal charges have become a thorn in the side of the presidency of Joe Biden, even resulting in an impeachment inquiry, but the president has stuck by his son throughout.
, First son Hunter Biden reportedly asked the State Department for help securing a foreign energy deal in Italy on behalf of the Ukrainian gas company Burisma while his father was vice president. Records obtained by the New York Times found that Biden had written at least one letter to the U.S. ambassador to Italy asking for help securing an energy deal for Busima in Tuscany. The response from the Commerce Department official in the U.S. Embassy in Rome appeared to express discomfort over the request for help given it came on behalf of the son of the then-vice president. “I want to be careful about promising too much,” the official tasked with responding reportedly wrote. “This is a Ukrainian company and, purely to protect ourselves, [the U.S. government] should not be actively advocating with the government of Italy without the company going through the [Department of Commerce] Advocacy Center,” they continued. The Washington Examiner reached out to the State Department to confirm the report. Biden’s lawyer Abbe Lowell minimized the request by telling the outlet that Biden had asked a variety of people for help and that there was nothing illegal about the request. “No meeting occurred, no project materialized, no request for anything in the U.S. was ever sought and only an introduction in Italy was requested,” Lowell said. The State Department did not release the actual text of Biden’s letter. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The outlet noted the obtuse response of the State Department to the Freedom of Information Act request, only releasing the desired documents after three years of wrangling. Biden’s antics and criminal charges have become a thorn in the side of the presidency of Joe Biden, even resulting in an impeachment inquiry, but the president has stuck by his son throughout., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WB.legal_.jpg.optimal.jpg, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Brady Knox,
