NPR News: 07-16-2024 2PM EDT
Digest
Senator Robert Menendez, a Democratic lawmaker from New Jersey, was found guilty of federal corruption charges in New York. He was convicted on all 16 counts, including bribery, obstruction of justice, acting as a foreign agent, and wire fraud. Menendez plans to appeal the verdict. Meanwhile, China expressed opposition to Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate, stating that it opposes China being made into a campaign issue. Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio, has been a vocal critic of China and has advocated for a stronger focus on countering its influence. In domestic news, President Biden proposed a cap on rent increases for landlords with 50 or more units, aiming to address rising housing costs in the U.S. The proposal would limit rent hikes to 5 percent and would apply only to existing units for a period of two years. The White House believes this measure would provide a temporary solution until new housing construction increases supply.
Outlines
Senator Menendez Convicted of Corruption Charges
This Chapter discusses the conviction of Senator Robert Menendez on federal corruption charges. Menendez, a Democratic lawmaker from New Jersey, was found guilty of using his position to benefit businessmen and foreign governments in exchange for bribes. He plans to appeal the verdict.
China Criticizes Trump's Running Mate Choice
This Chapter focuses on China's reaction to Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate. China expressed opposition to China being made into a campaign issue, stating that Vance has been a vocal critic of China and has advocated for a stronger focus on countering its influence.
Biden Proposes Rent Cap for Large Landlords
This Chapter covers President Biden's proposal to cap rent increases for landlords with 50 or more units. The proposal aims to address rising housing costs in the U.S. and would limit rent hikes to 5 percent for a period of two years. The White House believes this measure would provide a temporary solution until new housing construction increases supply.
Keywords
Robert Menendez
Robert Menendez is a Democratic senator from New Jersey. He was convicted of federal corruption charges in New York, including bribery, obstruction of justice, and acting as a foreign agent. He plans to appeal the verdict.
JD Vance
JD Vance is a Republican senator from Ohio. He was chosen by Donald Trump as his running mate for the upcoming presidential election. Vance has been a vocal critic of China and has advocated for a stronger focus on countering its influence.
Rent Control
Rent control is a government regulation that limits the amount landlords can charge for rent. President Biden proposed a rent cap for landlords with 50 or more units in an effort to address rising housing costs in the U.S.
China
China is a major world power and a significant economic and political player. The Chinese government expressed opposition to Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate, stating that it opposes China being made into a campaign issue.
Q&A
What charges was Senator Robert Menendez convicted of?
Senator Robert Menendez was convicted on all 16 counts, including bribery, obstruction of justice, acting as a foreign agent, and wire fraud.
What was China's reaction to Donald Trump's choice of JD Vance as his running mate?
China expressed opposition to China being made into a campaign issue, stating that Vance has been a vocal critic of China and has advocated for a stronger focus on countering its influence.
What is President Biden's proposal to address rising housing costs?
President Biden proposed a cap on rent increases for landlords with 50 or more units, aiming to limit rent hikes to 5 percent for a period of two years.
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