UNBIASED Politics UNBIASED Politics (1/16/25): Cuba No Longer State Sponsor of Terrorism, Transgender Sports Bill, Israel and Hamas Ceasefire, SEC Sues Elon Musk, FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3, some GOOD NEWS, and More.
Jan 16, 2025
Today's discussion kicks off with President Biden's historic decision to remove Cuba from the terrorism sponsor list. The podcast dives into the controversial transgender sports bill and the hurdles it faces in the Senate. Elon Musk finds himself in hot water as the SEC sues him over Twitter disclosures. In regulatory news, the FDA bans Red Dye No. 3, sparking debates on food safety. A substantial ceasefire is reached between Israel and Hamas, facilitated by notable political figures. Plus, there’s some inspiring good news to round things off!
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Cuba and Terrorism List
- The U.S. removed Cuba from the state sponsors of terrorism list as part of a prisoner exchange deal.
- This reversal follows a history of Cuba being added and removed from the list under different administrations.
Transgender Sports Bill
- The House passed a bill banning transgender athletes from competing on teams not matching their biological sex.
- This bill, if it becomes law, would modify Title IX and impact schools receiving federal funding.
SEC Lawsuit Against Musk
- The SEC sued Elon Musk for allegedly violating securities laws by delaying disclosure of his Twitter stock acquisition.
- Musk called the SEC a "totally broken organization."