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Tim Wu , a professor and lawyer known for coining the term “ net neutrality ” and for writing authoritative media books like The Master Switch , has been named to a White House post. He will serve on President Joe Biden ’s National Economic Council, leaving his post at Columbia University to become special assistant to the president for technology and competition policy. The position will not give him the authority other administration officials have in terms of antitrust matters and related issues but it will offer a larger, formal platform for positions he has taken over the years. There has been bipartisan support in recent years for bringing down the regulatory hammer on big tech . Federal lawsuits pending against Facebook and Google are expected to gear up under Biden. Even the executives leading the companies have recognized publicly that regulation should play a more prominent role in shaping the companies. Biden’s exact plan for how to do that is not yet fully … [Read more...] about Tim Wu, A Proponent Of Breaking Up Tech Giants, Joins Joe Biden’s White House National Economic Council

Joe Biden plans to hold a full press conference by the end of the month, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters in response to questions of why he hasn’t held such an event yet. “We look forward to holding a full press conference in the coming weeks, before the end of the month, and we are working on setting a final date for that, and as soon as we do, we will let you all know,” Psaki told reporters at the press briefing on Friday. One reporter pointed out that at this point in past administrations going back to Ronald Reagan, the new presidents had already held press conferences, which typically have been held in the East Room of the White House. Psaki noted that even though Biden has not held a full press conference yet, he still “takes questions several times a week. He took questions twice yesterday, which is an opportunity for whoever is overing the White House to ask him about what is happening in the news on any given day.” Related Story … [Read more...] about Joe Biden To Hold Full Press Conference By The End Of The Month, Press Secretary Jen Psaki Says

Andrew Giuliani , who was an adviser to President Donald Trump and is the son of his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani , has joined Newsmax TV as a contributor. Giuliani started this month, after guesting on the channel while he was working at the White House. A spokesperson for the network said that he will be sharing his take on news and politics. “Andrew is a bright and articulate young conservative, and we’re glad he’s part of the Newsmax lineup,” said Chris Ruddy, the CEO of Newsmax. Giuliani announced the new gig on his father’s WABC radio show on Thursday, according to The New York Times . Other Trump administration figures have joined media outlets, including former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who is a commentator for Fox News, and economic adviser Larry Kudlow, who launched a show on Fox Business. Trump’s first press secretary, Sean Spicer, started hosting a nightly show on Newsmax TV last March. The younger Giuliani, a former … [Read more...] about Andrew Giuliani Joins Newsmax TV As A Contributor

Senate Democrats reached a deal to end an impasse over the Covid-19 relief bill, after coming to an agreement with moderate Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. VA) on the size of the legislation’s outlay for unemployment benefits. The bill now will provide an extra $300 per week of jobless benefits that extends through Sept. 6. Those making less than $150,000 will get a tax break on the first $10,200 of their benefits. The House version of the bill, which passed last week, provided an extra $400 per week of the jobless benefits. The $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief legislation stalled out on Friday morning, as Democrats worked through the day to reach some kind of agreement with Manchin that would trim the size of the unemployment benefit. Related Story Tim Wu, A Proponent Of Breaking Up Tech Giants, Joins Joe Biden's White House National Economic Council Manchin announced a deal on Friday evening. “The president has made it clear we will have enough vaccines for every … [Read more...] about Senate Democrats Reach Deal On Unemployment Benefits To Move Covid-19 Relief Bill Forward

Even though its moving at a slower pace than many would like, the vaccine rollout is starting to gain some traction and in turn, moviegoers are going to start setting foot in theaters — safely of course. That said, the specialty box office space might be hearing some more coin drop into its piggy bank in the forthcoming months. It’s been quite a journey, but we’ll get there slowly yet surely. Eddie Huang, who is best known for writing the best-selling Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir which was the inspiration for the popular ABC sitcom, makes his feature directorial debut with Boogie which Focus Features releases in theaters today. The story follows Alfred Chin (Taylor Takahashi) who goes by the name “Boogie”. He is a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York and dreams of one day playing in the NBA. However, his parents have other plans for him. They want him to put all of his focus on earning a scholarship to an elite college. Through it all, Boogie must find a … [Read more...] about Focus Features Releases ‘Boogie’ From Eddie Huang; ‘My Salinger Year’ And ‘Boss Level’ Debut – Specialty Preview