1/13
📣 Thread on the recent debt ceiling deal between President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The agreement brings new details to light. Do you agree or disagree with the deal? Here's a non-biased breakdown of the key components. 👇 #DebtCeiling#Biden#McCarthy
2/13
The cornerstone of the agreement is a two-year suspension of the debt ceiling, allowing the government to continue borrowing and pay its bills on time, if Congress passes the agreement by June 5th. #DebtCeiling#Congress
3/13
In exchange for suspending the limit, Republicans demanded policy concessions from Mr. Biden, such as limits on federal discretionary spending growth and new work requirements for certain food stamps and Temporary Aid for Needy Families program recipients. #PolicyChanges
4/13
The deal also includes modest efforts to accelerate energy project permitting, and surprisingly, a fast track to constructing a new natural gas pipeline from West Virginia to Virginia. #EnergyPolicy
5/13
The legislation cuts nondefense discretionary spending for the 2024 fiscal year, limiting discretionary spending growth to 1% in 2025, effectively a budget cut due to inflation. #Budget2024
6/13
The proposal, according to a @nytimes analysis, will reduce federal spending by about $55B next year, and another $81B in 2025. Over a decade, the savings could be about $860B. #FederalSpending
7/13
The deal also targets I.R.S. funding, rescinding $1.38B immediately, and repurposing another $20B of the $80B given to the I.R.S. in last year's Inflation Reduction Act. #IRS
8/13
There are new work requirements for older Americans (50-54) receiving food stamps and aid from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. Advocates for safety net assistance have expressed concerns about this. #FoodStamps#TANF
9/13
Permitting reforms for energy projects are included, speeding up approvals, and the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline project gets the green light. #EnergyPolicy#MountainValleyPipeline
10/13
The bill ends the student loan repayment freeze by August end and restricts Biden's ability to reinstate such a moratorium. It does not include a measure to halt Biden's student loan debt forgiveness policy. #StudentLoans
11/13
The deal could prevent a government shutdown, as it sets parameters for the next two years of spending. However, major battles still loom in the specifics of those bills. #GovernmentShutdown
12/13
There are, however, things that did not make it into the deal. Republicans wanted deeper spending cuts and stricter work requirements, as well as a repeal of certain tax incentives. None of these demands were met. #PolicyConcessions
13/13
That's the summary of the debt ceiling deal between Biden and McCarthy. With many stakeholders having their say, and some aspects of the agreement drawing criticism, it's vital for us to be informed. Do you agree or disagree with this deal? Reply with your thoughts.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Tweet 1/10: 🚨Breaking News🚨The devastating Maui fires, especially in Lahaina, have left a trail of tragedy and destruction. Stay tuned for a deep dive into the unfolding events. 📢🔥 #LahainaFire #MauiFires
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Tweet 2: 📅Timeline & Numbers📅As of Aug 12th: 🔹80 confirmed deaths - number expected to rise 🔹2,200 buildings/structures damaged or destroyed 🔹2,170 acres burned
🔹Lahaina fire 85% contained but major landmarks lost #MauiFireStats
Tweet 3: 😟Heartbreaking Personal Stories😟Residents like Mike Cicchino and Lynn Robison found themselves trapped, with fires rapidly closing in. Descriptions of running for the ocean and hours-long rescues paint a grim picture. 🏠🔥🌊 #LahainaStories #FireSurvivors
1/11 🔴LIVE: We're interviewing the executive producer of the compelling film #SoundOfFreedom, which tackles the stark reality of child sex trafficking, based on true events. More on this in the thread below!👇#EndHumanTrafficking https://t.co/VkoYMHzK2V
2/11 🎬The movie, with Jim Caviezel leading the cast, brings to life the real story of Tim Ballard, a Homeland Security agent credited with saving countless children from the clutches of sex traffickers.👮♂️💔
3/11 💼In 2013, Ballard formed Operation Underground Railroad, a non-profit that responds to international government requests to develop intelligence and assist in rescue efforts. An unparalleled commitment to the cause! 🌎🙏 #realheroes
THREAD 1/15 🚨🔥 Chaos Unleashed: The Burning Streets of France 🇫🇷💔
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2/15 The tragic shooting of Nahel M at a traffic stop ignited a flame that set France ablaze. Five days of unrest followed, tearing through the very fabric of the nation. #FranceRiots2023
3/15 From peaceful protests to full-scale riots, the situation escalated rapidly. With 700 arrests in one night and a 'massive' police presence, the streets transformed into war zones. 🚔🚨
1/13 *Thread🧵* New light on JPMorgan's involvement in Epstein's illicit activities. CEO Jamie Dimon and other top execs under scrutiny over lawsuits claiming the bank facilitated Epstein's sex trafficking.
2/13 Victim Haley Robson wrote a letter to Dimon, questioning the bank's silent complicity in Epstein's abuse. Dimon claimed to have no memory of it during his deposition.
3/13 Courtney Wild, another survivor, contacted JPMorgan execs, accusing the bank of being Epstein’s right hand, helping him become an unprecedented sex offender.
1/20 *Thread*🧵 "Jeffrey Epstein's Death Revisited: Unraveling the Suicide Narrative"
Four years after financier Jeffrey Epstein's death, records cast doubt on the official suicide narrative. Let's delve deeper. #EpsteinCase#SuicideOrMurder
2/20 Epstein's final days in Manhattan's Metropolitan Correctional Center were marked by restlessness, agitation, and a shocking lack of surveillance. #EpsteinFinalDays#JusticeSystem
3/20 Despite a prior suicide attempt, Epstein insisted he was not suicidal and stated that he had a "wonderful life". His sudden death on August 10, 2019, raises questions. #EpsteinSuicide#DidHeReally
1/12
*Thread 🧵* Just finished watching the thought-provoking documentary 'WHAT IS A WOMAN?' by Matt Walsh on The Daily Wire. A challenging exploration of the complexities of gender identity politics, puberty blockers, sex change surgery, and more. Here's my take. 🧵… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
2/12
Walsh begins by observing his children's birthday party - twin boy and girl. Each gets gender-typical gifts. He reflects on the current culture erasing the distinctions between boys and girls, leading to some pertinent questions. #WhatIsAWoman
3/12
These questions, such as 'What is a woman?' and 'Can boys really become girls?' reflect the confusion in society regarding sex and gender. Is it fair for parents and children to navigate this complexity without a clear understanding? #WhatIsAWoman