Wednesday Scoop: Emergency Block
The big story…
House Passes Resolution to Block Trump’s Emergency Declaration for Border Wall
The House of Representatives passed a resolution Tuesday – with a 245-182 vote – to block President Trump’s national emergency declaration that would allow funds for a border wall on the U.S. southern border. CNN reports, “Thirteen Republicans voted with Democrats to pass the measure. The votes in favor of the resolution fell short of the two-thirds of the chamber needed to override a presidential veto. Trump has issued a veto threat on the measure.” The resolution now moves to the Senate where it has to be brought to a vote on the floor within 18 days.
In national news…
President Trump Meets with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un
President Trump and Kom Jong Un met in Hanoi, Vietnam yesterday for their second nuclear summit. And, although no one knows yet what this meeting will produce, both leaders seem open to negotiations.
In global news…
Fire and Train Crash Kills 25 at Cairo Railway Station
At least 25 are dead after a train hit a barrier causing a fire inside a train station in Cairo. This story is still developing — check here for updates from the Egyptian capital.
In film…
Michelle and Barack Obama Announce Co-Heads of Production Label
The Obamas have announced that Priya Swaminathan and Tonia Davis will be the co-heads of the Higher Ground Production label. The production label already has a multi-year deal with Netflix.
Trending today…
Mic Drop
Last but not least…
Meet the Writer: Hazel Dequito
Hazel Dequito’s love for music and writing began at a very young age. When she was five she started taking piano lessons, vocal lessons and music theory classes. Her taste in music is diverse, as she enjoys listening to indie, alternative and some hip-hop. She wouldn’t fit her musical taste into any one category, as her preference changes with her mood. Read more in Devin Townsend’s report for CMN.
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