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Jamie Bittner retweeted
Statement from the FBI on the situation in New Orleans.
ALT This morning, an individual drove a car into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, killing a number of people and injuring dozens of others. The subject then engaged with local law enforcement and is now deceased. The FBI is the lead investigative agency, and we are working with our partners to investigate this as an act of terrorism.
Jamie Bittner retweeted
Specialized #FBI teams are on the scene of this morning's #bridgecollapse in Baltimore searching the waters of the lower Patapsco River.
#FrancisScottKeyBridge
Learn more about the FBI's response:
fbi.gov/contact-us/field-off…
ALT Members of the FBI Evidence Response Team on a boat below remnants of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
ALT the cargo ship on the water with a remnant of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on top
Jamie Bittner retweeted
I’ve spoken with Gov. Moore and Mayor Scott to offer USDOT’s support following the vessel strike and collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge. Rescue efforts remain underway and drivers in the Baltimore area should follow local responder guidance on detours and response.
Jamie Bittner retweeted
The crew of the ship that collided with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse, is still on board according to the latest information, Baltimore’s fire chief says.
Sonar has also detected vehicles in the river, he said, but the number is not yet known.
Jamie Bittner retweeted
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge suffered a “catastrophic collapse” after it was hit by a cargo ship, Maryland Sec. of Transportation Paul Wiedefeld says.
“This is an active search and rescue mission,” he said, confirming people were working on the bridge at the time.
Jamie Bittner retweeted
Our co-founder, former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.
For more information: cartercenter.org/news/pr/202…
Jamie Bittner retweeted
Had a great time with some @TEGNA ex-pats for #Brunch… And we let Justin come :)
@JamieReports @Harri_Leigh @therealtorwith1
Jamie Bittner retweeted
Breaking News: The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan on Friday, a resounding setback for tens of millions of borrowers. The ruling also imposes new restrictions on presidential power. Follow live updates. nyti.ms/3NRQHRY
Jamie Bittner retweeted
BREAKING: Former President Donald Trump arrives at a federal courthouse in Miami. He is formally surrendering to authorities ahead of his court appearance on charges of hoarding classified documents.
Follow our live coverage. apnews.com/article/trump-cla…
Jamie Bittner retweeted
The House of Representatives has approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, as President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy assembled a coalition of centrist Democrats and Republicans against conservative blowback and progressive dissent. apnews.com/article/debt-limi…
Jamie Bittner retweeted
This responsible debt limit agreement reduces overall spending, reduces non-defense spending, and reduces the deficit—unlike any debt limit increase in recent history.
Jamie Bittner retweeted
Speaker McCarthy and I reached a bipartisan budget agreement that will prevent the worst possible crisis – a default for the first time in our nation’s history.
This deal is good news for the American people.
I strongly urge Congress to pass the agreement right away.
ALT The Bipartisan Budget Agreement: 1. Prevents a first-ever default 2. Protects President Biden’s key priorities and accomplishments 3. Rejects extreme cuts to programs veterans, seniors, and families count on 4. Protects Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid 5. Keeps President Biden’s student loan relief program for 40 million hardworking borrowers
Jamie Bittner retweeted
I am not going to give up. I will stay with it until we solve the Democrats' spending addiction.
Jamie Bittner retweeted
@PFPAOfficial and the ACFD are aware of a social media report circulating online about an explosion near the Pentagon. There is NO explosion or incident taking place at or near the Pentagon reservation, and there is no immediate danger or hazards to the public.
Jamie Bittner retweeted
Just got off the phone with the president while he’s out of the country.
My position has not changed. Washington cannot continue to spend money we do not have at the expense of children and grandchildren.
Tomorrow, he and I will meet in person to continue negotiations.
Jamie Bittner retweeted
It’s time for House Republicans to accept that there is no bipartisan deal on default to be made solely on their terms.
I put forward a plan that cuts spending by over $1 trillion – on top of $3 trillion in deficit reduction I previously proposed.
They need to move too.
Jamie Bittner retweeted
BREAKING: U.S. Rep. George Santos has been charged with federal criminal offenses, two people familiar with the matter told @AP. The case is under seal. Reached by phone on Tuesday, Santos said, “This is news to me. You’re the first to call me about this." apnews.com/article/george-sa…
