Navigating Challenges, Terrorist Warning, and Averting Shutdowns

Essential Tips for Family Business Success                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 March 23, 2024 | [Read Online]( Good morning. It's Saturday, March. 23, and we're covering the $1.2 trillion spending package, US embassy warning Russia of terrorist attack, 5 most interesting things about the NBA's worst teams, and much more. First time reading? Sign up here. American Fact of the Day! Rhode Island: Rhode Island has a state rock. All of the states in the U.S., except Pennsylvania, have a state rock or a state mineral. Rhode Island’s is the Cumberlandite. Next time you’re near Narragansett Bay, on either side, see if you can find a Cumberlandite, which is typically brown or black with hints of white. Breaking Updates House Passes $1.2 Trillion Spending Package to Avert Shutdown [The House of Representatives passed a package of spending bills](totaling $1.2 trillion Friday morning in an attempt to avert a government shutdown. The bills now await action in the Senate, and if passed Congress will have kicked the fiscal responsibility can down the road, until the fall. The bills also contain some tiny increases in spending related to combating illegal immigration meant to placate Republicans: To win over support from Republicans, [Johnson has also touted some of the spending increases secured for about 8,000 more detention beds]( for migrants awaiting their immigration proceedings or removal from the country. That’s about a 24% increase from current levels. Also, GOP leadership highlighted more money to hire about 2,000 Border Patrol agents. Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) called the bill a win for the D.C. Cartel and not the American people. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) accused Speaker Mike Johnson of being owned by Democrats, saying, "it’s clear that the Democrats own the speaker’s gavel," while Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) said: “We told the people we were going to have a smaller government, and we told the people we were going to secure the border. It’s a sad day.” [Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) left no room for misunderstanding]( about his position, calling himself "a hell no on this bill" and saying, "The bottom line is that this is a complete and utter surrender." Read more updates [here]( US Embassy Warned Russia of Terrorist Attack and Putin Ignored It [Friday evening, Moscow time, four or five armed men strolled into the Crocus Concert Hall](in northwest Moscow and opened fire on the crowd. Before departing the area they had killed at least 40 people and wounded over 100 more. What makes the whole story more interesting is that on March 7, [the US Embassy in Moscow issued a public warning that a terrorist attack]( on a concert venue was imminent. The US warning was joined by similar warnings from multiple foreign embassies in Russia. Reacting to that intelligence, the FSB rolled up an ISIS cell in a Moscow suburb. On March 9, Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee (KNB) confirmed media reports that two Kazakh citizens had been killed by law enforcement in Russia. Two days earlier, on March 7, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had stopped an Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) cell from carrying out a terrorist attack targeting a synagogue. Telegraph channel Meduza has highlighted that on March 19, [Vladimir Putin dismissed alerts from U.S. diplomats regarding a potential terrorist attack]( on a densely populated venue in Moscow. The Russian leader denounced the American cautionary advice as "blackmail" from the West, aiming to "intimidate and destabilize our society". Read more updates [here]( American Sports & Culture A 'high butt factor' might be an NFL Draft prospect's most prized asset For years, the humble human haunches have been key indicators as football scouts evaluate players. The 5 most interesting things about the NBA's worst teams The Wizards, Pistons, Spurs, Hornets and Trail Blazers are playing out the string, but each team features some things worth keeping an eye on … and maybe even getting a little excited about. Batting Around: Who's the best active MLB pitcher now that Gerrit Cole is hurt? Our CBS Sports MLB experts debate the importance of innings, postseason success and more American Business & Markets You don't need to go to college to find your dream job, 'degree free' entrepreneur says TikToker and entrepreneur Hannah Maruyama shared how "degree free" jobs can be more lucrative than many careers that require college degrees. Essential Tips for Family Business Success | Entrepreneur How family entrepreneurship can create value across generations by drawing on a family's strengths to advance their business goals. Council Post: Strong Business Leadership: Navigating Challenges, Boosting Creativity In times of economic uncertainty, strong leadership becomes especially critical. American Politics Poll: 60% of independents disapprove of Biden’s job as president - The Heartlander (The Center Square) – A majority of Americans disapprove of the job President Joe Biden is doing, according to a new poll. NRA Endorses Patrick Morrisey's West Virginia Gubernatorial Bid The National Rifle Association (NRA) on Friday endorsed Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's bid for governor. Former SCOTUS justice Stephen Breyer calls Dobbs ruling leak ‘unfortunate’ in new interview Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer told NBC "Meet The Press" host Kristen Welker he found the Dobbs decision leak in 2022 "unfortunate." Share Keeping Up With America You currently have 0 referrals. [Click to Share]( Or copy and paste this link to others: Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 Keeping Up With America 19354 Watermark Drive, Suite 202 Cornelius, NC 28031, United States