UNBIASED Politics UNBIASED Politics (1/6/25): Biden Blocks Oil Drilling and Steel Deal, Congress Certifies Election Results, Trump to be Sentenced Friday, Apple to Settle Secret Siri Recording Lawsuit, NYC's New Congestion Pricing, and More.
Jan 6, 2025
The latest discussion centers on President Biden's decision to block a major steel merger and ban future oil drilling across millions of acres, showcasing shifting environmental policies. A spotlight is also shone on 19 remarkable individuals receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Additionally, Apple's significant settlement over secret Siri recordings raises privacy concerns. New York City’s congestion pricing implementation sparks debate, while Congress certifies the 2024 election results amid Trump’s legal woes and JetBlue's flight penalties.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Speaker Johnson's Journey and the Steel Acquisition Controversy
03:44 • 9min
Legal Battles and Honors: Steel Industry and Medals of Freedom
13:01 • 7min
Honors, Settlements, and New Policies
20:26 • 7min
Certification of Election Results and Changes in Electoral Process
27:13 • 2min
Biden's Federal Waters Ban and Legal Developments
29:14 • 13min