Biden Administration Unveils Plan Aiming to End Hunger in U.S. by 2030
nytimes.com > us > politics...The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health will be the first such gathering since 1969, when President Richard M. Nixon hosted a summit that aimed to "put an end to hunger in America for all time." President Biden's meeting comes at a fragile moment for the U.S.... ...The plan includes proposals for expanding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, introducing coverage of "medically tailored" meals to Medicare, moving labels to the front of food packages, encouraging the food industry to lower sodium and sugar, and expanding nutrition research....
Secret Service took phones from 24 agents involved in January 6 response - report
theguardian.com > us-news > sep...Citing "two sources with knowledge of the action", NBC News said the phones were handed to Joseph Cuffari, the Department of Homeland Security inspector general, in late July or early August, shortly after Cuffari launched an investigation requested by the National Archives.... ...The committee is seeking to establish how the Secret Service moved Trump and his vice-president -- and why -- as the Capitol attack unfolded....
How Hurricane Ian compares to the strongest hurricanes that hit Florida
axios.com...The big picture: Only four hurricanes on record have made landfall in the U.S. with maximum sustained winds of greater than 155 mph, per Philip Klotzbach, a researcher at Colorado State University.In total, 14 Category 4 or 5 hurricanes have made landfall in Florida since 1851, the earliest... ...hit southern Florida," per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and had maximum sustained winds of 165 mph....
Fallon Says the Window for a Bernie Sanders Presidency Has Closed: "How Many Times Do We Have to Decide This? No." (Video)
thewrap.com...Bernie Sanders is leaving the door open for a 2024 presidential run, "The Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon couldn't help but poke fun at the 81-year-old politician who's previously lost in the Democratic primary after impressive 2016 and 2020 campaigns.... ...Previously, the Democratic senator from Vermont staged his first major presidential run in 2016, ultimately losing the primary ticket to former secretary of state Hillary Clinton. He again ran in 2020, losing to President Biden....
Noah Centineo Is a Spy in First Look at New Netflix Series "The Recruit" (Photos)
thewrap.com...Netflix's "The Recruit," an upcoming spy series starring "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" alum Noah Centineo, has debuted its first look images. The eight-episode show, about a young CIA lawyer named Owen Hendricks (Centineo) hoping to make a mark in his field, premieres Dec.... ...From Jason Bourne to James Bond, the spy world is always seen through the eyes of a veteran operative who's invariably the smartest (and toughest) guy in the room....
Even Stephen Colbert Can't Figure Out Dr. Oz's Critique of John Fetterman Wearing Hoodies (Video)
thewrap.com..."Late Show" host Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night rolled out another of his recent favorite monologue topics -- the Senate race in Pennsylvania between Dr. Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman.... ...He continued: Oz has been trailing in the polls for the whole race behind Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor and half-finished Willie Willie, John Fetterman....
MGM's Epix to Relaunch as MGM+ in January 2023
thewrap.com..."MGM is one of the most iconic and beloved brands from the golden age of entertainment," Michael Wright, head of MGM+, said in a statement.... ...MGM+'s library of film titles includes the studio's own recent hits like "No Time to Die," "House of Gucci" and "Licorice Pizza," as well as other beloved franchises like James Bond and Rocky....
On impeaching Biden, GOP's Matt Gaetz makes a post-policy pitch
msnbc.com > rachel-maddow-show...The Florida congressman says the Republican base "will feel betrayed" unless GOP lawmakers "engage in impeachment inquiries" in the next Congress....
New GOP ad fails to mention that featured "mom of 4" is also New Hampshire party activist
americanindependent.com...A new ad paid for by the National Republican Senatorial Committee features a woman who says she's a mother of four and a small-business owner attacking incumbent New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan for being too partisan.... ...A National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesperson did not immediately respond to an American Independent Foundation request for comment for this story. An attempt to reach Peters for comment through the New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women was not immediately successful....
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