Afternoon Alexa Flash Briefings of January 24 2025
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00:00These are your top headlines from Cheddar News.
00:07GOP Representative Andy Ogle of Tennessee wants to make it possible for Trump to run again.
00:13The resolution to amend the Constitution aims to allow President Donald Trump and any future president to be elected to a third term.
00:20Ogle stated that Trump is the only figure in modern history capable of reversing the nation's decay
00:26and restoring America to greatness and says he needs more time to achieve this.
00:31The 22nd Amendment currently bars anyone from being elected to more than two terms.
00:35Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, is focused on reducing government spending by getting rid of the penny.
00:42After becoming part of the government with President Trump's executive order, DOGE mentioned on X that producing the one-cent piece costs tens of millions of dollars.
00:52The initiative, which aims to cut $2 trillion in federal spending, noted that the penny's production cost is three times its value.
01:00Walmart, the largest retail chain in the U.S., announced significant pay raises this week.
01:04Some top market managers who oversee about a dozen stores will earn over $60,000 annually,
01:11with the entry rate for this position rising by approximately 25 percent to $160,000.
01:17Now, despite other retailers experiencing a sales slump, Walmart's sales have remained strong,
01:22contributing to an 8 percent increase in profit compared to the previous year.
01:27The first round of Grammy performers has been announced for the Sunday, February 2 broadcast.
01:31Expect to see likes of Benson Boone, Chapel Roan, and Teddy Swims gracing the Grammy stage.
01:37Hosted by Trevor Noah, the live event will shine a spotlight on those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
01:43And that's your Cheddar News Update. I'm Aisha McKenzie in New York.