Links

Justin bibb police car running light and causing accident

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/driver-in-mayor-bibbs-crash-told-police-he-drove-through-red-light-heading-to-emergency-meeting#:~:text=According%20to%20sources%20who%20talked,colliding%20with%20the%20other%20vehicle.

Mike DeWine & Jon Husted text messages that prove he was chatting with CEO of First Energy

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/politics/ohio-politics/new-texts-allegedly-show-ohio-lt-gov-jon-husted-leading-firstenergys-push-for-house-bill-6

Trump Biden upcoming debate

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cekke335z9ko

Passing the raising of the campaign contributions city council

https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/06/04/cleveland-city-council-increases-campaign-contribution-limits

Reinstate Mandatory Military Service Registration:

https://reason.com/2024/06/15/house-passes-bill-to-automatically-register-young-men-for-the-draft/

Shooting in Akron; Stabbing in Olmsted:

https://apnews.com/article/akron-ohio-fatal-shooting-feaad922b01b2333d5223052972f2565

https://fox8.com/news/toddler-dies-after-stabbing-in-local-giant-eagle-parking-lot/

https://fox8.com/news/i-team/suspect-in-deadly-giant-eagle-stabbing-was-released-from-jail-3-days-earlier/

Joey Chestnut Out of July 4th Hot Dog Contest:

https://apnews.com/article/joey-chestnut-netflix-contest-takeru-kobayashi-2ca97d0a8a1a6ceb40ea681b5f0a57b5

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Notes:

Trump Guilty on All 34 Counts:

https://apnews.com/article/trump-trial-deliberations-jury-testimony-verdict-85558c6d08efb434d05b694364470aa0

https://theconversation.com/trump-found-guilty-5-key-aspects-of-the-trial-explained-by-a-law-professor-231236

Biden Veto of SAB 121

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/05/31/a-message-to-the-house-of-representatives-on-the-presidents-veto-of-h-j-res-109/

Going Nuclear

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/29/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-steps-to-bolster-domestic-nuclear-industry-and-advance-americas-clean-energy-future/

Cleveland City Council Attempt to Raise Campaign Finance Limits:

https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-city-council-to-vote-on-doubling-the-amount-of-campaign-money-council-candidates-can-accept/

Ohio Biden Ballot Fix:

https://apnews.com/article/election-2024-biden-ohio-ballot-af8793cb7ab488bdba37f71d03a10f43

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This week in the U.S. has been marked by a blend of political developments, legal controversies, and significant regulatory changes impacting both national and global narratives. A New York Times story reveals Justice Alito's display of an upside-down flag, a symbol of distress, and subsequent reports indicate that the Washington Post had passed on this potentially explosive story back in 2021, raising questions about media discretion and timing.

In the political arena, Donald Trump is set to announce his vice-presidential pick at the July RNC, having already hinted at four potential candidates. Meanwhile, President Biden's campaign has secured ballot access in Ohio, ensuring his place in a key battleground state for the 2024 election. This decision has been met with varied reactions, highlighting the ongoing electoral dynamics.

As the nation commemorates the fourth anniversary of George Floyd's death, numerous remembrance events underscore the enduring impact of his death on social justice movements and policing reforms. Concurrently, international focus shifts to Ukraine, where President Zelenskyy's term is ending without new elections being scheduled, a development that adds complexity to the country's political landscape amidst ongoing conflict.

In Ohio, a survey by the Ohio Restaurant Alliance reveals significant opposition among servers and bartenders to a proposed ballot measure to raise the minimum wage, indicating a potential rift between labor groups and advocacy organizations. This proposal, if passed, could significantly impact the state's economic and labor dynamics.

On the regulatory front, the U.S. House has passed a bill banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), reflecting the contentious debate over digital currencies' role in the economy. In cryptocurrency markets, the approval of Ethereum spot ETFs by the SEC is anticipated to drive a substantial rally in ETH prices, with experts predicting up to a 60% increase due to heightened buying activity. This regulatory approval marks a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency sector, potentially encouraging further institutional investment.

These events collectively highlight the intersecting realms of politics, law, social justice, and financial regulation, each contributing to the broader narrative of change and continuity in contemporary society.

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