Thousands of Kaiser healthcare workers strike, U.S. House remains in chaos for choosing a new Speaker, critics find Trump's fraud case penalties too harsh.
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Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers demand higher pay and better benefits, potentially leading to a longer strike in November.
House Speaker chaos ensues as Kevin McCarthy is removed, leaving the House temporarily paralyzed without a speaker in place.
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75,000 Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Workers Go on Strike
75,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers across numerous states are on strike, demanding higher pay and better benefits. The strike is happening in California, Oregon, Washington state, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, and D.C., affecting nursing assistants, phlebotomists, radiology, x-ray, and surgical technicians, home health aides, and other support staff. Nurses and doctors are not participating. Unions are aiming for a nearly 25% pay raise, as well as improved retiree medical coverage. If their demands are not met, unions have threatened another, potentially longer, strike in November.
House Speaker McCarthy Ousted and Search for Replacement Begins
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been removed from his post, and the battle to replace him has begun. McCarthy decided not to run again. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are among the front runners for the position. Matt Gaetz, who led the effort to oust McCarthy, is facing possible expulsion from Congress. Intense changes may occur in the process of selecting a new speaker, and the House is temporarily paralyzed without a speaker in place. The selection process is expected to take weeks, with a new speaker needing majority support in the House.
Controversy Surrounds Donald Trump's Fraud Trial
Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York is facing criticism for the harsh penalties he may face. Some critics argue that the punishment is overly punitive and driven by politics rather than the law. Legal experts believe the judge's actions and the consequent fines and business restrictions raise concerns about the fairness of the trial. Trump claims he is being targeted maliciously and refers to the case as a witch hunt. The controversy surrounding the trial further undermines trust in the legal system, which has already declined in recent years.
Thousands of Kaiser healthcare workers walk off the job, a speaker-less U.S. House remains in turmoil as several members vie for the gavel, and even some Trump critics call his fraud case penalties “too harsh.” Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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