::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

Update on the Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment to Addressing the Global Mpox Outbreak   For decades, the United States has been a leader in combatting infectious diseases. During the 2022 global outbreak of clade II mpox, the Biden-Harris Administration mounted a robust response by making vaccines, tests, and treatment available to those at risk in the United States and abroad. Now, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing its largest mpox outbreak ever recorded, with more than 50,000 suspect cases in 2024. Multiple neighboring countries have confirmed their first ever mpox cases, and some are also experiencing widespread outbreaks. A handful of travel-related cases have also been recorded in countries outside the Africa region. As we face this outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa, the United States is again acting quickly to respond. At the UN General Assembly in September, President Biden announced that the United States is prepared to commit at least ...

  Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) was unanimously elected to serve as the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee for the 119th Congress.  He first received the endorsement of House Democrats’ Steering and Policy Committee and was then elected by unanimous vote of the House Democratic Caucus.   “I am honored that my colleagues have placed their faith in me to lead Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee in the 119th Congress,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin. “I’m ready to mobilize our extraordinary members of the Judiciary Committee to defend American freedom, democratic institutions and the rule of law.”  “As Democrats, our historic assignment now is to stand in the breach to advance the legislation, amendments and arguments that will block a further descent into MAGA chaos. Democrats need to maintain the integrity of our Constitutional order to advance a positive agenda for the common good.” Rep. Raskin continued.    “I want to reiterate my profo...

Another dream came true for America's first Black supreme court justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson. Over the weekend Justice Jackson made a cameo appearance on Broadway in "& Juliet." Jackson expressed her desire to perform on Broadway decades ago in her Harvard application essay. In a one-night-only role at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre she portrayed Queen Mab, a character from Shakespearean lore, delivering a monologue that captivated the audience. Following the performance, Justice Jackson participated in a talkback session, sharing insights into her passion for theater and the significance of this experience. By achieving this goal at her level Jackson has proven dreams have no expiration date.

  CBS, The Recording Academy ®  and Ken Ehrlich Productions are celebrating the holidays with GRAMMY ® -nominated classical music legend Andrea Bocelli on CHRISTMAS WITH ANDREA BOCELLI AND FRIENDS: A GRAMMY ®  HOLIDAY SPECIAL, airing Christmas Eve,  Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024  (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT)   on the CBS Television Network and streaming live and on-demand on Paramount+* ( live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs )*.   The special features GRAMMY winners Dua Lipa and Jennifer Hudson, GRAMMY-nominated singer and songwriter Josh Groban, and singer and actress Sofia Carson, alongside Andrea Bocelli’s wife Veronica Bocelli and daughter Virginia Bocelli.   In association with Andrea Bocelli Management, the show is produced by Ken Ehrlich Productions, with Ken Ehrlich, Veronica Bocelli, Harvey Mason jr. and Francesco Pasquero serving as executive produc...

The national film registration the Library of Congress. has added 25 news movies. The films were chosen for their cultural or historical significance. The registry now includes 900 titles. Along with Beverly Hills Cop and Dirty Dancing, Texas Chainsaw Massacre and No Country for Old Men were selected. Deaf characters and culture are represented in two films this year: 1962’s The Miracle Worker and Compensation. The list in chronological order follows with a film from 1895 being the oldest: Films Selected for the 2024 National Film Registry Annabelle Serpentine Dance (1895) KoKo’s Earth Control (1928) Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) Pride of the Yankees (1942) Invaders from Mars (1953) The Miracle Worker (1962) The Chelsea Girls (1966) Ganja and Hess (1973) Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Uptown Saturday Night (1974) Zora Lathan Student Films (1975-76) Up in Smoke (1978) Will (1981) Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982) Beverly Hills Cop (1984) Dirty Dancing (1987) Common Threads: Stories f...

  Today, families in Madison, Wisconsin, are grieving the loss of those who were killed and wounded at Abundant Life Christian School. It’s shocking and unconscionable.   We need Congress to act. Now.   From Newtown to Uvalde, Parkland to Madison, to so many other shootings that don’t receive attention - it is unacceptable that we are unable to protect our children from this scourge of gun violence. We cannot continue to accept it as normal. Every child deserves to feel safe in their class room. Students across our country should be learning how to read and write – not having to learn how to duck and cover.   Jill and I are praying for all the victims today, including the teacher and teenage student who were killed and those who sustained injuries. We are grateful for the first responders who quickly arrived on the scene, and the FBI is supporting local law enforcement efforts. At my direction, my team has reached out to local officials to offer further support as ne...