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Amo Statement on 2024 Presidential Election

 

 

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) released the following statement on the results of the 2024 presidential election:

 

“We saw Americans participate in the sacred exercise of democracy by voting in a free and fair election. I hoped to turn the page on the divisiveness we heard and saw to support an agenda focused on unifying our country and securing economic opportunity for all to thrive. While I am disappointed by the results of the presidential election, my hand remains extended to serve Rhode Islanders in Congress. Today is a day of reflection, but tomorrow, we get back to work. Our nation’s leaders will need to move forward with the intensity of our convictions to strengthen our democracy, protect our freedoms, and have an inclusive future.”

 

 

The man accused of planting pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic national headquarters in 2021 made his first court appearance Friday. Brian Cole Jr. was arrested yesterday and faces two explosives related charges. Today inside the federal court for the District of Columbia, Cole told the judge he understands the charges against him. Authorities say Cole placed the bombs outside both political offices the night before the January 6th Capitol riot. The devices weren't found until the next day and never exploded.        The Supreme Court will hear arguments on President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship. Trump signed an executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship on his first day back in office. The Supreme Court will hear arguments next year. A decision is expected by the end of June.        The CDC is changing its recommendation that all newborns get the hepatitis B vaccine. The move reverses a decades-long federal recommendation, and experts say it's Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s biggest change to the childhood vaccination schedule so far. The new recommendation advises mothers who test negative for hepatitis to perhaps get their infants vaccinated after at least two months of age after consulting with doctors. Mothers that tested positive are still recommended to have their infants vaccinated.        The U.S. men's national soccer team will be placed in Group D in next year's FIFA [[ fee-fuh ]] World Cup. Australia, Paraguay and the winner of European Playoff C were drawn to join the U.S. at the World Cup Draw held at the Kennedy Center on Friday. The U.S. will kick off their World Cup journey on June 12th in Los Angeles. They'll then play in Seattle on June 19th followed by their final group stage match on June 25th back in Los Angeles.        The future of Affordable Care Act tax credits could be decided next week. It was the volatile issue of the government shutdown, that ended only after Senate Majority Leader John Thune promised a group of Democrats a vote on the issue. Since then, Republicans admit they've been struggling to craft legislation that would get enough votes to fix the core issue of rising costs. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will propose extending ACA subsidies for three years, with a vote in the Senate expected on Thursday.        There's just a few college basketball games on the slate tonight. The night is highlighted by number 11 Gonzaga taking on number 18 Kentucky in Lexington. Elsewhere, number five UConn is hosting East Texas A&M. In an in-state battle, Xavier is hosting Cincinnati.       

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