US Government to Provide $1.7 Billion to Buy Electric and Low-Emission Buses
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US Government to Provide $1.7 Billion to Buy Electric and Low-Emission Buses
US Government to Provide $1.7 Billion , to Buy Electric and Low-Emission Buses.
The Department of Transportation is giving nearly $1.7 billion in grants to 46 states and territories to buy eco-friendly buses, ABC News reports.
The grants are funded by the
2021 infrastructure bill.
Every day, millions of Americans climb aboard over 60,000 buses to get to work, to school, doctor’s appointments, everywhere they need to be, Pete Buttigieg, Transportation Secretary, via statement.
These are unprecedented levels of investment when it comes to putting modern cleaner buses on the road, Pete Buttigieg, Transportation Secretary, via statement.
This is the second round of funding for buses and infrastructure, ABC News reports.
America has invested $3.3 billion
in the projects to date.
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$5 billion more is expected to be awarded throughout the next three years.
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The Biden administration says the new buses will contribute to better public health since less exhaust will be expelled into the air.
Seattle, D.C., Iowa City and New York's
Seneca Nation are among some of
the cities to receive the grants
Julian Assange , Reaches Plea Deal With , US Government.
'The Independent' reports that Wikileaks
founder Julian Assange has been released
from Belmarsh prison as part of a plea deal
with the United States Justice Department.
Assange will be flown out of the U.K. as part
of the deal before he makes a guilty plea deal
that could end the years-long legal battle.
On June 24, Assange boarded a flight at Stansted airport
ahead of a scheduled appearance later this week in the
Mariana Islands, a Western Pacific U.S. commonwealth.
The U.S. government has charged the
Wikileaks founder with conspiracy to obtain
and disclose national defense secrets.
The charges stem from one of the largest leaks of
classified information in U.S. history, disclosing tens of
thousands of reports regarding the war in Afghanistan.
The disclosure, which occurred between 2009 and
2011, included unfiltered diplomatic cables that
potentially endangered the safety of confidential sources. .
The leak also included significant
activity reports related to the war in Iraq
and information regarding Guantanamo Bay.
According to the latest DOJ filing, Assange is expected
to plead guilty and be sentenced to 62 months of time
already served, thus avoiding U.S. imprisonment. .
This is the result of a global campaign
that spanned grass-roots organizers,
press freedom campaigners,
legislators and leaders from
across the political spectrum,
all the way to the United Nations, Wikileaks statement, via X.
After more than five years in
a 2x3 metre cell, isolated 23 hours
a day, he will soon reunite with his
wife Stella Assange, and their children,
who have only known their
father from behind bars, Wikileaks statement, via X
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Pete Buttigieg is fully onboard with getting Vice President Kamala Harris elected to the White House ... whether or not she selects him as her running mate... TMZ.com
In a groundbreaking announcement, U.S. President Joe Biden has decided to step down from his 2024 reelection bid and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate. This pivotal decision leaves Harris with the crucial task of selecting her running mate. Join us as we explore the top contenders for the VP slot, including Andy Beshear, Pete Buttigieg, Roy Cooper, Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro, J.B. Pritzker, and Gretchen Whitmer. Each candidate brings unique strengths and strategic advantages to the table, making this selection process one to watch closely. Stay tuned for an in-depth analysis of their potential impact on the 2024 presidential race.
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Voters Don’t Think Kamala Harris Could Win , an Election as Democratic Nominee, Survey Finds.
Amid speculation about Biden's advanced
age, Harris has previously said she's
ready to be president "if necessary." .
Amid speculation about Biden's advanced
age, Harris has previously said she's
ready to be president "if necessary." .
But what if she received a Democratic presidential candidate nomination?.
According to a Politico/Morning
Consult poll released on June 12, .
only a third of voters think Vice President Harris could win an election as a Democratic presidential nominee, 'The Hill' reports. .
14% of voters thought her chances of becoming president would be very likely.
while 20% think she'd be
only somewhat likely to win.
37% said it's not at all likely
that she would win. .
Meanwhile, 21% said they'd want Harris to be the Democratic nominee if Biden wasn't running.
10% said they'd prefer Gavin Newsom, and another 10% would support Pete Buttigieg.
10% said they'd prefer Gavin Newsom, and another 10% would support Pete Buttigieg.
Over 40% were unsure or indifferent. .
The poll also determined "that 42%
have a very unfavorable impression" of
both Harris and Biden, 'The Hill' reports
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The FBI has identified the person who fired shots at former US President Donald Trump during his rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The suspect has been identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks. The FBI confirmed that the Republican who shot Trump used an AR-15. The US Secret Service is now investigating how a person with an AR-15 rifle entered the scene and was able to fire multiple shots. Former President Donald Trump was swarmed by Secret Service agents and rushed off the stage after the gunman opened fire at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania The shooter fired as many as eight rounds from an AR-style rifle while perched on a rooftop adjacent to the venue and was 200-300 yards away at the time of the shooting, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
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Joe Biden tells all in his first television interview since the presidential debate against Donald Trump. We're looking at the most-viewed primetime network shows on today's THR Charts: The Breakdown for Wednesday, July 10th.
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Justin Timberlake has been arrested. According to ABC News and CNN the pop singer has been arrested by local police in Sag Harbor, New York for allegedly driving while intoxicated. The arrest in the Hamptons took place on Monday night and Timberlake is expected to make a court appearance on Tuesday facing a DWI charge. The incident comes a day after the singer posted a sweet Father's Day message on his Instagram.
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In a recent interview with ABC News, President Joe Biden revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has heeded his warnings against launching a major military offensive in Rafah, Gaza. Biden detailed that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have adjusted their plans to execute a more precise operation rather than a full-scale invasion.
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DNC to Virtually Nominate , Biden and Harris.
DNC to Virtually Nominate , Biden and Harris.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will
virtually certify the president and vice president
as the party's nominees ahead of the Aug. 7 certification deadline in Ohio, ABC News reports. .
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will
virtually certify the president and vice president
as the party's nominees ahead of the Aug. 7 certification deadline in Ohio, ABC News reports. .
The certification will also occur before the DNC's in-person convention beginning Aug. 19 in Chicago.
The DNC will still conduct ceremonial events commemorating the nominations at the convention.
The decision to virtually nominate Biden and Harris
was decided before the Ohio Senate met on May 28, questioning whether Biden could "appear on the state's general election ballot in November," ABC News reports.
The decision to virtually nominate Biden and Harris
was decided before the Ohio Senate met on May 28, questioning whether Biden could "appear on the state's general election ballot in November," ABC News reports.
DNC Chair Jamie Harrison is
confident that Democrats will handle the
issue and "land this plane on our own.".
Joe Biden will be on the ballot in Ohio and
all 50 states, and Ohio Republicans agree.
But when the time has come for action,
they have failed to act every time, so
Democrats will land this plane on our own, Jamie Harrison, DNC chair, via statement.
Through a virtual roll call, we will ensure that
Republicans can't chip away at our democracy
through incompetence or partisan tricks and
that Ohioans can exercise their right to vote
for the presidential candidate of their choice, Jamie Harrison, DNC chair, via statement.
Mike DeWine, Republican governor
of Ohio, chimed in as well.
While I understand the Democratic National
Committee has just today proposed a
work-around to help get President Biden
on the Ohio ballot, it is prudent legislation
be passed to get this done. , Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement.
As I previously said, we do not want to leave
something so basic as having the sitting
President of the United States on the ballot
to others when this can-and should-be done
legislatively. It's the right thing to do. , Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement.
For these reasons, it is important that
a bill or multiple bills that accomplish
these common-sense measures come
to my desk right away this week.
It's the right thing to do, Mike DeWine, Ohio governor, via statement
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Kamala Harris pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, signaling a potential shift from President Biden's approach. Harris expressed serious concern and emphasized the need for Israel to consider the impact of its actions. This came amid ongoing efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza. Biden’s recent endorsement of Harris for the 2024 presidential nomination adds a new dynamic to U.S. policy in the region.
#Netanyahu #KamalaHarris #IsraeliPMNetanyahu #NetanyahuHarris #BidenNetanyahu #IsraelGazawar #IsraelHamas #Hamaswarlive #IsraelGazalive #Gazanews #Warnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Former president Barack Obama told Kamala Harris he "couldn't be prouder" as he endorsed her to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for the US.. Sky News
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