This week's news cycle has been relentless. Amid such a whirlwind, it's crucial not to get distracted. With only five months until the general election, it's easy to wish we could focus elsewhere, but we cannot ignore what may shape our future.
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This week has brought a flood of news, and we will highlight key items in this week's Rundown.
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In The News...
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Events at The Capitol
The Capitol is a working office building, but it is also the place where visitors from around the United States and the world come to learn about American democracy.
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Can Felons Vote?
Over the past week, there has been significant discussion about whether former President Donald J. Trump can still vote following his conviction on 34 counts. Surprisingly, many people believe that felons cannot vote, but that's not always the case. Check out this article from the Associated Press for more details.
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Lavish Spending?
From The Washington Post.
More than 300 House lawmakers were reimbursed at least $5.8 million for food and lodging while on official business in Washington last year under a new taxpayer-funded program that does not require them to provide receipts. What are you thoughts?
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At News In Motion, we encourage everyone to read and verify the content independently. Investigate it. Fact-check it. This is regarding the Contraception Act, which failed due to the Cloture rule. Be sure to read all the details for yourself.
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From the White House: Climate
We didn't get a chance to cover this on News in Motion this week, but as promised, you can find the Climate Capital Guidebook at the button below. We hope to discuss this topic next week.
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Fearless Fund
This situation has hit many of us hard. The Associated Press has published an article about the Fearless Fund and the latest court ruling. Fearless Fund was providing $20,000 grants to help Black women entrepreneurs get started, but this practice is now being labeled as discriminatory. Please read the article, and let’s continue this conversation. What are your thoughts?
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