01-18-25 FED News Mid Day

A Mid-Day News Break

Good afternoon, Freedom Eagles! Today’s stories focus on Biden’s decision to remove Cuba from the terror list and the House’s Laken Riley Act—two moves that have critics and supporters alike weighing in.

Top Stories:

Biden Removes Cuba from Terror List

In one of his final acts, President Biden has removed Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. The decision is being hailed by progressives as a step toward diplomacy but slammed by conservatives as appeasement to an oppressive regime.

Critics argue the move sends the wrong message, especially as Cuba continues to ally with nations hostile to the U.S. Supporters claim it’s a necessary step toward fostering regional stability. — Read more

House Debates Laken Riley Act

The GOP-led House is pushing forward with the Laken Riley Act, aimed at strengthening sentencing laws for violent crimes. Republicans tout the act as “common sense legislation,” while Democrats argue it could disproportionately affect marginalized communities.

The bill is named after Laken Riley, a crime victim whose story has been used as a rallying cry for justice reform. Whether it’s effective policy or political theater remains a hot topic on Capitol Hill. — Read more

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