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In funeral remarks, Biden recalls how the late GOP Sen. John Warner "forged consensus"
"In the battle for the soul of America today, John Warner is a reminder of what we can do when we come together as one nation," President Biden said in remarks Wednesday at the funeral of former GOP Sen. John Warner, who endorsed Biden during the 2020 election.
The big picture: Biden has long been an advocate of bipartisanship and forging consensus in the U.S. Senate, which has been at the center of debate in recent weeks due to the Republican filibusters of a Jan. 6 commission and a sweeping voting rights bill spearheaded by Democrats.
Income inequality is primarily automation-driven, economists argue
Automation technology has been the primary driver in U.S. income inequality over the past 40 years, according to a new paper by two prominent economists in the field.
Why it matters: Offshoring, the decline of unions, and corporate concentration have all played a part in widening the gap between lower-skilled and higher-skilled workers, but automation is the single most significant factor, and will likely grow even more important in the years ahead.
The national security risks hiding in Trump's debts
The blockbuster New York Times report on President Trump’s taxes reveals that the president is $421 million in debt, with more than $300 million coming due during Trump’s potential second term — and the identities of the president’s creditors remain unknown.
Why it matters: If some, or all, of this debt is held by foreign actors, it raises serious national security implications.
Rochester police chief, command staff retire after Daniel Prude's death
Rochester Police Chief La’Ron Singletary announced his retirement on Tuesday following protests and criticism over the police killing of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died seven days after being hooded and held down by local police.
Why it matters: Activists have called for Singletary's resignation after details of Prude's March death surfaced recently, the Democrat and Chronicle notes. Warren accused Singletary of failing to properly brief her on the killing.