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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A power company's plans for an enormous offshore wind farm off Virginia's coast gained key federal approval Tuesday after the Biden Administration evaluated the project's potential impact on the environment. The utility will still need federal approval of its construction and operation plans before more pilings rise above the Atlantic Ocean. Dominion said its project will be the largest offshore wind farm under development in the United States. The administration said it wants to build 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030 — enough to power more than 10 million homes. The Southern Environmental Law Center cited the importance of offshore wind for cutting carbon pollution, which fuels climate change.

Persons: what's, “, Deb Haaland, Joe Biden's, Glenn Youngkin, Will Cleveland, Michael Town, ” Organizations: Biden Administration, Dominion Energy, of Ocean Energy Management, Dominion, Interior Department, Republican Gov, Southern Environmental, Virginia League of Conservation Voters Locations: VIRGINIA BEACH, Va, Virginia's, Atlantic, Virginia Beach, United States, Virginia

The Authority of Law statue is seen outside the U.S. Supreme Court at the start of the new term in Washington, U.S., October 2, 2023. The Supreme Court is tasked with deciding whether the public officials engaged in a "state action" in blocking critics from social media accounts or were merely acting in their personal capacity. The justices also are due to decide other important cases involving speech on social media during their current nine-month term. One involves a challenge to Republican-backed state laws limiting the ability of social media platforms to remove or moderate content deemed objectionable or misinformation. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed, ruling that Zane and O'Connor-Ratcliff had presented their social media accounts as "channels of communication with the public" about school board business.

Persons: Evelyn Hockstein, Joe Biden's, Donald Trump's, Michelle O'Connor, Ratcliff, T.J, Zane, Christopher, Kimberly Garnier, O'Connor, Kevin Lindke, James Freed, Lindke, Freed, John Kruzel, Andrew Chung, Will Dunham Organizations: U.S, Supreme, REUTERS, WASHINGTON, Twitter, Facebook, Meta, Republican, Poway Unified School District, Circuit, Appeals, City, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, California, Michigan, Poway , California, Port Huron, Francisco, Cincinnati, New York

☆ US Supreme Court turns away challenge to steel import tariffs
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( John Kruzel | Companies Need To Integrate Climate Reporting Across Functions To Comply With California S New Law | Henry Engler | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

People visit the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., August 31, 2023. Biden's administration had urged the Supreme Court not to take up the appeal. PrimeSource appealed to the Supreme Court in July. The Supreme Court in March turned away a challenge to the 2018 tariffs by a group of U.S.-based steel importers. The justices in 2022 refused to hear a separate challenge by steel companies to Trump's 2018 decision to double tariffs on steel imports from Turkey, also on national security grounds.

Persons: Kevin Wurm, Donald Trump, Irving, Joe Biden's, Wilbur Ross, Trump, Judge Richard Taranto, PrimeSource, John Kruzel, Will Dunham Organizations: U.S, Supreme, REUTERS, Rights, Trump, Commerce, Congress, Court of International Trade, White, Appeals, Federal Circuit, Trade, European Union, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Irving , Texas, United States, St, Louis, Oman, Manhattan, Washington, China, Turkey

☆ Broadcom expects $69 bln VMware deal to close before November deadline
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] A smartphone with a displayed Broadcom logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 30 (Reuters) - U.S. chipmaker Broadcom (AVGO.O) expects its $69 billion buyout of cloud-computing firm VMware (VMW.N) to close before the November deadline, the companies said on Monday, amid investor concerns about securing China's approval for the deal. The companies did not disclose details regarding China's approval on Monday, but said there was "no legal impediment" to the deal closing under U.S. merger regulations. Broadcom has received legal merger clearance in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the European Union, Israel, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom, along with foreign investment control clearance in all necessary jurisdictions. The deal, Broadcom's largest ever, received EU antitrust approval after the company offered remedies to help rival Marvell Technology (MRVL.O).

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Joe Biden's, Harshita Mary Varghese, Devika Organizations: Broadcom, REUTERS, chipmaker Broadcom, VMware, China's, Administration of, Financial Times, U.S, European Union, Marvell Technology, Thomson Locations: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom

☆ US says Israel must protect civilians in Gaza, stop Jewish settler violence
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Doina Chiacu | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

In a round of television interviews, Sullivan said Washington was asking hard questions of Israel, including on issues surrounding humanitarian aid, distinguishing between terrorists and innocent civilians and on how Israel is thinking through its military operation. Sullivan also said Netanyahu has a responsibility to "rein in" extremist Jewish settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. "It is totally unacceptable to have extremist settler violence against innocent people in the West Bank," he said. The militants also took more than 200 hostages from Israel, who are believed to be in Gaza. Medical authorities in the Gaza Strip, which has a population of 2.3 million people, say 8,005 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's campaign to obliterate the Iran-backed militants.

Persons: Khan Younis, Mohammed Salem, Jake Sullivan, Joe Biden's, Sullivan, Washington, Israel, Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu, Doina Chiacu, Jasper Ward, Mary Milliken, Marguerita Choy Organizations: Hamas, REUTERS, Rights, White House, IDF, Israel Defense Forces, CNN, Israeli, West Bank, CBS, U.S, Thomson Locations: Israel, Palestinian, Gaza, White, U.S, Iran, United States

☆ Joe Biden wants more people to start living in empty offices
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Office vacancies are at a 30-year high as WFH continues after the pandemic. But the White House initiative will make more than $35 billion available from existing federal programs in the form of grants and low-interest loans to encourage developers to convert offices into residential. Office vacancies stand at a 30-year high of 18.2%, according to research by CBRE. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe White House hopes the initiative will alleviate both these problems, creating more housing and revitalizing the commercial real estate sector. Conversions are faster than new construction, 20% cheaper, and produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions, the White House added.

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☆ US Appeals Court Tosses Lawsuit Over Texas Migrant Transportation Bar
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Oct. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

By Ted Hesson and Daniel WiessnerWASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. federal appeals on Friday sided with Texas Governor Greg Abbott on technical grounds over a 2021 executive order that restricted transport of migrants through the state, saying a lower court should dismiss a related legal challenge. Circuit Court of Appeals found that immigration advocates lacked the legal authority to sue Abbott over the transportation prohibition. The 5th Circuit found that Abbott's authority as governor barred the immigration advocates from challenging the executive order. A U.S. district court judge in September ordered Texas to move the barriers, but the 5th Circuit stayed that ruling pending an appeal by Texas. (Reporting by Ted Hesson in Washington and Dan Wiessner in Albany, New York; Editing by David Gregorio)

Persons: Ted Hesson, Daniel Wiessner WASHINGTON, Greg Abbott, Abbott, Joe Biden's, Biden, Dan Wiessner, David Gregorio Organizations: U.S, Texas, Circuit, Appeals, Republican Locations: New Orleans, Rio, U.S, Texas, Washington, Albany , New York

☆ 'Trump Too Small' T-Shirt Slogan Turns Into US Supreme Court Battle
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Oct. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +5 min

The Supreme Court in recent years has struck down two trademark laws based on free speech concerns. Elster applied for the "Trump Too Small" trademark to use on T-shirts, inspired by an exchange between Trump and U.S. Rubio responded at a campaign rally in Virginia that his rival had disproportionately small hands. Are they small hands?" Ernst also said the law at issue does not further the overarching trademark law goal of preventing marketplace confusion.

Persons: Blake Brittain WASHINGTON, Trump, Donald Trump, Steve Elster's, Joe Biden's, Elster, Erik Brunetti, Marco Rubio, denigrate Rubio, Marco, " Rubio, Donald Trump's, Elizabeth Prelogar, Biden, Obama, Kate, Jonathan Moskin, Foley, Lardner, Moskin, Jack Daniel's, Joe, Hillary, Samuel Ernst, Ernst, Blake Brittain, Will Dunham Organizations: Supreme, U.S . Patent, Trump, U.S, Appeals, Federal Circuit, TRUMP, International Trademark Association, Golden Gate University School of Law Locations: California, U.S, Virginia, America, Washington

Circuit Court of Appeals found that immigration advocates lacked the legal authority to sue Abbott over the transportation prohibition. Abbott, a Republican, has criticized Democrat Biden for failing to adequately secure the border and stepped up the state's response to record migrant arrivals in recent years. The 5th Circuit found that Abbott's authority as governor barred the immigration advocates from challenging the executive order. A U.S. district court judge in September ordered Texas to move the barriers, but the 5th Circuit stayed that ruling pending an appeal by Texas. Reporting by Ted Hesson in Washington and Dan Wiessner in Albany, New York; Editing by David GregorioOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Greg Abbott, Abbott, Joe Biden's, Biden, Ted Hesson, Dan Wiessner, David Gregorio Our Organizations: Customs, Protection, U.S, Texas, Circuit, Appeals, Republican, Thomson Locations: Central America, Anzalduas, Rio Grande, United States, Mexico, Granjeno , Texas, U.S, WASHINGTON, New Orleans, Rio, Texas, Washington, Albany , New York

The Supreme Court in recent years has struck down two trademark laws based on free speech concerns. Elster applied for the "Trump Too Small" trademark to use on T-shirts, inspired by an exchange between Trump and U.S. Elster told the Supreme Court that his trademark uses a double meaning to criticize Trump while expressing his views about "the smallness of Donald Trump's overall approach to governing." Ernst also said the law at issue does not further the overarching trademark law goal of preventing marketplace confusion. "Nobody would be confused into believing that Donald Trump is selling T-shirts accusing him of being too small," Ernst said.

Persons: Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Jim Young, Foley, Lardner, Trump, Steve Elster's, Joe Biden's, Elster, Erik Brunetti, denigrate Rubio, Marco, " Rubio, Donald Trump's, Elizabeth Prelogar, Biden, Obama, Kate, Jonathan Moskin, Moskin, Jack Daniel's, Joe, Hillary, Samuel Ernst, Ernst, Blake Brittain, Will Dunham Organizations: Republican U.S, U.S, Republican, REUTERS, WASHINGTON, Supreme, U.S . Patent, Trump, Appeals, Federal Circuit, TRUMP, International Trademark Association, Golden Gate University School of Law, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, California, U.S, Virginia, America, Washington

☆ US third-quarter economic growth seen fastest in nearly 2 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Lucia Mutikani | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

While the anticipated robust growth pace notched last quarter is probably not sustainable, it would demonstrate the economy's resilience despite aggressive interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. According to a Reuters survey of economists, GDP likely increased at a 4.3% annualized rate last quarter, which would be the fastest since the fourth quarter of 2021. Others are not too concerned, noting the labor market continues to churn out jobs at a solid clip. Growth last quarter was also seen lifted by a smaller trade deficit, thanks to strong exports and increased inventory investment. But the labor dispute, which is costing auto makers millions of dollars per week, could weigh on growth in the fourth quarter.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Joe Biden's, Sal Guatieri, Luke Tilley, it's, Yelena Shulyatyeva, Brian Bethune, Lucia Mutikani, David Gregorio Our Organizations: REUTERS, Business, WASHINGTON, Federal Reserve, United Auto Workers, BMO Capital Markets, Consumer, Wilmington Trust, Labor, Labor Department, U.S, Treasury, Financial, Group's, BNP, Boston College, Thomson Locations: Brooklyn , New York City, U.S, Toronto, American, Wilmington, Philadelphia, New York

A new Apple Watch Ultra 2 is displayed during the 'Wonderlust' event at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 12, 2023. Masimo's 2021 complaint said the 2020 Apple Watch Series 6, the first model with blood-oxygen monitoring capabilities, infringed its patents. Apple has since shifted some of its Apple Watch production to Vietnam. Irvine, California-based Masimo has accused Apple of stealing its technology and incorporating it into several Apple Watch models. Apple is also facing an Apple Watch import ban in a separate patent dispute with medical technology company AliveCor.

Persons: Loren Elliott, Joe Biden's, Masimo, Joe Kiani, Apple's wearables, AirPods earbuds, Blake Brittain, David Bario, Grant McCool, Bill Berkrot Organizations: Apple Watch, REUTERS, U.S . International Trade Commission, Apple, U.S ., Appeals, Federal Circuit, ITC, Thomson Locations: Cupertino , California, U.S, China, Vietnam, Irvine , California, California, Delaware, Washington

☆ Israel is preparing for a ground invasion of Gaza. Here's why it hasn't happened yet.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Sophia Ankel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Israel said it would launch a ground invasion of Gaza after the October 7 terrorist attacks. AdvertisementAdvertisementShortly after the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7, Israel announced that it would launch a ground invasion of Gaza. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe US military and other officials believe their forces will be targeted by militant groups once Israel launches its ground invasion, according to the report. AdvertisementAdvertisementUS officials believe that once the ground invasion begins, American forces will be targeted by various militant groups, the Wall Street Journal reported. This is partly because military meetings have so far focused only on day-to-day operations as Israel continues to bomb Gaza.

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☆ White House to unveil AI executive order on Monday -reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A general view of the White House in the hours before U.S. President Joe Biden delivers the annual State of the Union speech in Washington, U.S. February 7, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is expected to unveil its long-awaited artificial intelligence executive order on Monday, according to media reports. The Washington Post, citing several people familiar with the matter, on Wednesday said the order would require "advanced AI models to undergo assessments before they can be used by federal workers." Axios also reported on the expected order, citing an invitation it obtained for a White House event scheduled for Monday afternoon and multiple unnamed sources familiar with the planned announcement. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Persons: Joe Biden, Jonathan Ernst, Joe Biden's, Axios, Kanishka Singh, Susan Heavey, Chris Sanders, Richard Chang Organizations: White, U.S, State of, REUTERS, Rights, Washington, Thomson Locations: State, Washington , U.S, United States, Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is likely to tighten crude oil sanctions against OPEC member Iran in response to the Islamic Republic's backing of Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to Helima Croft, head of global commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets. Her comments come ahead of a widely expected ground offensive by Israel into Gaza, a move that Croft believes could set the tone for the West's response to Iran. It has been more than two weeks since Israel announced a "complete siege" on the Gaza Strip, cutting off food, water, fuel and electricity supplies after a devastating Hamas attack. "It certainly looks like the United States is trying to delay an Israeli ground operation because they want to get out the hostages, they want to get out the hundreds of Americans that are trapped in Gaza, but the question is, is this going to be postponed indefinitely, but I think people are bracing for some type of escalation in Gaza," Croft told CNBC's Dan Murphy in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. She described the oil price reaction to the Israel-Hamas war as "sanguine" so far, but nevertheless said "a lot's going to hinge on what does a potential ground operation look like" and that a widening of the conflict into the broader Middle Eastern region could affect the crude supplies of Iran.

Persons: Joe Biden's, Helima Croft, Croft, CNBC's Dan Murphy Organizations: OPEC, Hamas, RBC Capital Markets, Israel Locations: Iran, Israel, Gaza, United States, Saudi Arabia

A Saudi man's reflection is seen in mirror glass at the Future Investment Initiative conference, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 25, 2022. Geopolitical tensions heightened by the Middle East conflict pose the biggest threat to the world economy, World Bank President Ajay Banga said. The conflict could upset the stability of the Middle East just as regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia pours hundreds of billions of dollars into a vast economic transformation plan. Saudi Arabia is putting U.S.-backed plans to normalise ties with Israel on ice, two sources familiar with Riyadh's thinking said, signalling a rapid rethinking of its foreign policy priorities as war rages between Israel and Hamas. The last year has seen Saudi Arabia spend billions on companies, from sports to gaming to aviation.

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REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system and additional Patriot air defense missile system battalions to the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Saturday, in response to recent attacks on U.S. troops in the region. The United States has sent a significant amount of naval power to the Middle East in recent weeks, including two aircraft carriers, their support ships and about 2,000 Marines. "Following detailed discussions with President (Joe) Biden on recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces across the Middle East Region, today I directed a series of additional steps to further strengthen the Department of Defense posture in the region," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement. The deployments come two years after Biden's administration withdrew air defense systems from the Middle East, citing a reduction in tensions with Iran. The Patriot, considered one of the most advanced U.S. air defense systems, is usually in short supply, with allies around the world vying for it.

Persons: Khan Younis, Abu Mustafa, Joe, Biden, Lloyd Austin, Austin, Israel, Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart, William Mallard Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Area Defense, Pentagon, United, Defense, U.S, Gaza's Health, Thomson Locations: Gaza, U.S, United States, Washington, Iran, Israel, East, South Korea, China, Iraq, Syria, Iranian, Yemen

The U.S. power grid, much of it built nearly a century ago, is being strained by storms, floods and heat waves fueled by climate change even as electric vehicles and artificial intelligence are boosting power demand, Granholm told reporters in a call. In 2021, the Texas grid collapsed during a cold spell, killing more than 200 people and leaving millions of homes without power. The projects will help bring more than 35 gigawatts of new electricity onto the grid from wind and solar and other renewable power and invest in 400 microgrids, or self sufficient energy systems, the Department of Energy (DOE) said. It was the first round of selections under the broader $10.5 billion grid resilience and innovation partnerships program managed by DOE. In southeastern Pennsylvania, PECO Energy (PECI.UL) will boost grid reliability and resilience through substation flood mitigation, replacing aging infrastructure, and deploying battery systems for backup power.

Persons: Carlos Barria, Joe Biden's, Biden, Jennifer Granholm, Granholm, Timothy Gardner, David Gregorio Our Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Wednesday, Energy, Department of Energy, DOE, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, PECO Energy, Holy, Thomson Locations: Mountain View , California, U.S, Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, California, Arizona, Washington

☆ Beijing weighs delaying approval of $69 bln Broadcom-VMware deal- FT
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A smartphone with a displayed Broadcom logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 19 (Reuters) - Beijing is weighing holding up US chipmaker Broadcom Inc's (AVGO.O) $69 billion purchase of cloud computing company VMware Inc (VMW.N), the Financial Times reported on Thursday. VMWare and Broadcom did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment. China's State Administration of Market Regulation could not immediately be reached for comment. Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita BhattacharjeeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Joe Biden's, Gursimran Kaur, Nivedita Organizations: Broadcom, REUTERS, VMware Inc, Financial Times, China's, Administration of, VMWare, VMware, Thomson Locations: Beijing, Bengaluru

A state oil company PDVSA's logo is seen at a gas station in Caracas, Venezuela May 17, 2019. The U.S. on Wednesday lifted most restrictions on Venezuela for six months for producing, selling and exporting oil to its chosen markets. But it is not expected to significantly boost Venezuela's deteriorated oil production or immediately lead to stronger exports. Venezuela can now receive direct payments for goods or services under the license issued by OFAC, which oversees American sanctions. PDVSA and Venezuela's oil ministry did not immediately reply to requests for comment.

Persons: Ivan Alvarado, PDVSA, Washington, Pedro Tellechea, Francisco Monaldi, Rice, Nicolas Maduro's, Monaldi, Maduro, Spain's, Joe Biden's, Marianna Parraga, Will Dunham, Marguerita Choy Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, U.S, Treasury's, Foreign Assets, Oil, OFAC, Washington, Chevron, Baker Institute, Venezuelan, Citgo Petroleum, Valero Energy, PBF Energy, India's Reliance Industries, Nayara Energy, Eni, Thomson Locations: Caracas, Venezuela, Venezuelan, U.S, Asia, PDVSA, United States, American, CHINA, EUROPE, China, India, PetroChina, Houston, Maduro, Washington

A state oil company PDVSA's logo is seen at a gas station in Caracas, Venezuela May 17, 2019. The United States on Wednesday lifted for six months most restrictions on Venezuela for producing, selling and exporting oil to its chosen markets. Not all sanctions on PDVSA were lifted by the United States. Before sanctions, India and the United States were other top destinations. PDVSA and Venezuela's oil ministry did not immediately reply to requests for comment.

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The funding request, expected to be formally unveiled on Friday, is likely to be around $100 billion over the next year, according to people directly familiar with the proposal who insisted on anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. Biden hopes that combining all of these issues into one piece of legislation will create the necessary political coalition for congressional approval. The White House has warned that time is running out to prevent Ukraine, which recently struggled to make progress in a grueling counteroffensive, from losing ground to Russia because of dwindling supplies of weapons. The White House plans to formally unveil Biden’s supplemental request on Friday, according to two officials familiar with the plans, although the timing could change. The Senate plans to move quickly on Biden’s request, hoping that it creates pressure on the Republican-controlled House to resolve its leadership drama and return to legislating.

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[1/2] Venezuelan journalist Roland Carreno of the opposition party Popular Will is being greeted by family members and colleagues after he was released from prison, in Caracas, Venezuela October 19, 2023. REUTERS/Luis Gonzalo Perez Acquire Licensing RightsCARACAS, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Five people jailed in Venezuela, including well-known opposition figures, have been released, the opposition said around midnight on Thursday, following a deal with the government of President Nicolas Maduro and Washington's demand that certain prisoners be freed. Three U.S. citizens are still wrongfully detained in Venezuela, United States Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols said on Thursday. A U.S. State Department official said on Wednesday he expects movement in the near term on releases of wrongfully detained Americans. For years the opposition has urged the government to free over 200 people that human rights organization Foro Penal considers political prisoners.

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☆ Five Prisoners Released in Venezuela After Opposition Deal, US Demands
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Oct. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +3 min

CARACAS (Reuters) - Five people jailed in Venezuela, including well-known opposition figures, have been released, the opposition said around midnight on Thursday following an electoral deal with the government of President Nicolas Maduro and Washington's demand certain prisoners be freed. U.S. President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday eased Trump-era sanctions on the Venezuelan oil and gas industry, in response to an election deal reached between the Venezuelan government and the opposition. A senior State Department official, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, has threatened to reverse sanctions relief measures unless Maduro lifts the bans and frees prisoners. A U.S. State Department official said on Wednesday he expects movement in the near term on releases of wrongfully detained Americans. There are believed to be more than half a dozen American prisoners, several belonging to that category.

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Jordan's vote total of 199 was less than the 200 Republican votes he secured on Tuesday. "It's just painfully obvious that what a lot of our people want to do we can't do," said Republican Representative Steve Womack, who voted against Jordan. That idea has been floated by Republicans and Democrats, as well as two former Republican speakers, Newt Gingrich and John Boehner. He simply tells you straight up," Republican Representative Tom Cole said as he nominated Jordan for speaker ahead of the vote. Republicans who opposed Jordan voted for 10 different candidates, including Boehner and two others who no longer serve in Congress.

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