Biden Blocks Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Deal; Giuliani in New York for Contempt Hearing

by EditorR

President Joe Biden on Friday followed through on his pledge to block Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel, citing concerns the deal could hurt national security.

A Manhattan federal judge will consider a request by two Georgia election workers to hold former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in civil contempt for refusing to turn over property as payment toward a $148 million defamation award.

Republicans will face a first test of their control of both chambers of Congress when they decide whether to keep Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) in the role of Speaker of the House.

Topics in this episode include:

  1. New Details About New Orleans Terror Attack
  2. Suspect Identified as U.S. Army Soldier
  3. C. Ramps Up Security After Terror Attacks
  4. Biden Blocks Sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel
  5. S. Issues Cybersecurity Sanctions Against Chinese Firm
  6. Former FBI Agent on Nola Attack, Vegas Explosion
  7. Biden Awards Military Heroes and First Responders
  8. Trump Names New Treasury, Ambassador Nominees
  9. Giuliani in Court for Georgia Election Workers Case
  10. Wisconsin City Clerk Investigated for Uncounted Ballots
  11. Man Pushed on Subway Track Expected to Recover
  12. FBI Releases New Footage of 2021 Pipe Bombing Suspect
  13. Brutal Blasts of Cold Air to Impact Eastern U.S.
  14. Surgeon General Warns of Alcohol’s Link to Cancer
  15. Zelenskyy Says Trump Can Be Decisive in Stopping War
  16. Attack on Command Post in Russia’s Kursk Region
  17. Germany, France to Meet With Terrorist Syrian Leader
  18. Hundreds Rescued, Evacuated in South Korea Blaze
  19. Trump Demands More Oil, Fewer Windmills in UK’s North Sea
  20. Troops Stop Arrest of S. Korea’s Impeached President
  21. Foreign Phone Sales in China Sink for 4th Month
  22. Speaker Johnson Keeps Post by Razor Thin Margin
  23. A Look at 12 Incoming Lawmakers in the U.S. House
  24. Goodyear Blimp Begins 100th Anniversary Tour

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