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With massive majority, US Senate okays aid package that includes billions for Israel
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/with-massive-majority-us-senate-okays-aid-package-that-includes-billions-for-israel/
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Arizona House lawmakers vote to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Lawmakers in Arizona's House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to repeal an 1864 ban on abortion ...
reuters.com/world/us/arizona-democrats-say-they-will-try-again-repeal-1864-abortion-ban-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
The House of Representatives gives Ukraine its best news in a year: $61bn of aid is on the way. It should have an almost instant effect
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/20/the-house-of-representatives-just-gave-ukraine-the-best-news-it-has-had-for-a-year
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok after years of false starts: Lawmakers sped a possible TikTok ban through Congress by tying it to a sprawling funding ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/23/tiktok-ban-senate-vote-sale-biden/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Resurgent inflation looms over Joe Biden’s White House bid: Consumer prices are rising quickly at just the wrong time for the US president
ft.com/content/d8520a33-f202-4679-b6f7-99fe9e4fb3ae
Canada's New Billion-Dollar Defense Investment: Strong Arctic Focus: Canada's government has announced a new trillion-dollar investment in the country's defence ...
highnorthnews.com/en/canadas-new-billion-dollar-defense-investment-strong-arctic-focus
Despite concerns over human rights abuses in Gaza, around 90 US lawmakers are calling for approval of $14 billion in assistance to Israel www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/us-legislators-renew-push-for-additional-aid-to-israel-after-iran-attack
Textron to cut 1,500 jobs as program cancellations, weak demand hit results: Textron is expanding its restructuring plan to include about 1,500 job cuts ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/textron-cut-1500-jobs-program-cancellations-weak-demand-hit-results-2024-04-25/
The House Votes for Possible TikTok Ban in the U.S. Here’s What That Means: The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if the platform's ...
time.com/6969432/house-votes-possible-tiktok-ban-in-united-states/
Columbia University extends negotiations with student activists over dismantling encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/23/business/columbia-yale-colleges-universities-protests/
At Columbia, Speaker Johnson calls on its president to resign if she can't 'bring order' to protests
abcnews.go.com/Politics/columbia-speaker-johnson-calls-president-resign-bring-order/story
On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration: While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/technology/tiktok-ban-bill-frustration.html
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
The new TikTok ban bill, explained: When it could take effect, why lawmakers want to pass it and more
nbcnews.com/business/tiktok-ban-bill-why-congress-when-takes-effect-rcna148981
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
US Congress moves ahead on bill to push TikTok's Chinese owner to sell: An effort to force TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the social media app or ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-congress-moves-ahead-bill-push-tiktoks-chinese-owner-sell-2024-04-18/
F/A-18 Super Hornets Now Flying With Four AIM-9Xs From USS Eisenhower To Counter Drones
twz.com/air/f-a-18-super-hornets-now-flying-with-four-aim-9xs-from-uss-eisenhower-to-counter-drones
In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246170238/ukraine-military-assistance-house-vote-mike-johnson-volodymr-zelenskyy
If Trump wins, he plans to free Wall Street from 'burdensome regulations': A second Trump White House would seek to sharply reduce the power of U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/us/if-trump-wins-he-plans-free-wall-street-burdensome-regulations-2024-04-12/
Citing fears of US citizens’ data being shared with the Chinese government, the House of Representatives has passed a bill demanding that TikTok be sold by its ... Show more
Trump says he stands with Johnson as Greene threatens ouster: Trump's comments come as a blow to Greene's efforts.
axios.com/2024/04/12/trump-mike-johnson-marjorie-taylor-greene-mar-a-lago
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
US Navy warship commander mocked for holding rifle with scope mounted backward: The US Navy has deleted an embarrassing photograph of a warship commander ...
nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-news/us-navy-warship-commander-mocked-after-being-photographed-holding-rifle-with-scope-mounted-backward/
Foreign Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel… and TikTok Ban Passes House, Frustrating MAGA Republicans
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/foreign-aid-package-ukraine-israel-tiktok-ban-passes-house-1235008037/
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-politics/ap-house-speaker-mike-johnson-says-he-will-push-for-aid-to-israel-and-ukraine-this-week/
Minigun-Armed Mojave Drone Now Blasting Targets At 6,000 Rounds Per Minute: This is the first time Minigun pods have been live-fired from a drone in this class ...
twz.com/air/minigun-armed-mojave-drone-now-blasting-targets-at-6000-rounds-per-minute
Some Badly Needed Clarifications About That “TikTok Ban” Biden Signed: There’s a lot of confusion about this. Here’s what’s really going on.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/tiktok-ban-china-biden-ukraine-aid-package.html
After prison, he promised never to let his mom down again. Now he helps others with reentry.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/20/prison-incarceration-release-housing-jobs-reentry/73374083007/
Possible TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package : Legislation that could ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake has won a ...
apnews.com/article/congress-tiktok-ban-ukraine-israel-d88d4623d678ac8688bcd75008457899
The Unremarkable Deaths of Migrants Crossing the Sahara: No one can keep track of these disappearances, since no one even knows that they have happened.
peoplesdispatch.org/2024/04/05/the-unremarkable-death-of-migrants-in-the-sahara-desert/
Charting a New Course: Why the US Navy Must Confront Unrealistic Optimism: In the face of China’s stunning naval buildup, competition in the Asia Pacific is ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/charting-a-new-course-why-the-us-navy-must-confront-unrealistic-optimism/
Ignoring Trump, Arizona Republicans don't want to move too fast to repeal 1864 abortion ban
abcnews.go.com/Politics/ignoring-trump-arizona-republicans-move-fast-repeal-1864/story
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Lockheed conducts test with four LRASM anti-ship missiles: The U.S. Navy, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, successfully conducted a Long-Range Anti-Ship ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/lockheed-conducts-test-with-four-lrasm-anti-ship-missiles/
Congressional leaders at odds over Israel aid next steps as conservatives warn Johnson against including Ukraine funding
cnn.com/2024/04/14/politics/congressional-leaders-at-odds-about-funding-israel-aid/
TikTok faces Washington reckoning as divest-or-ban vote nears: TikTok is heading to its moment of truth in Washington, with Congress on a fast track to approve a ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-18-tiktok-faces-washington-reckoning-as-divest-or-ban-vote-nears/
Qaddafi mansion sale profits must go to US arms firm, judge rules: General Dynamics wants London property to be sold to recoup part of £16 million it is owed for ...
thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2024/04/17/qaddafi-mansion-profits-must-go-to-us-arms-firm-judge-rules/
MTG Rips Johnson’s ‘Total Surrender’ in Scathing Appeal to Colleagues: The Georgia congresswoman took her revolt against the House speaker up a notch Tuesday ...
thedailybeast.com/mtg-rips-johnsons-total-surrender-in-scathing-appeal-to-colleagues
House OKs possible TikTok ban, but don't expect app to go away anytime soon: The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if ...
omaha.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/politics-tech-technology-social-media/article_d0b1c83d-263c-56e1-9995-b61776b55b01.html
US Air Force picks Anduril, General Atomics for CCA program: The Department of the U.S. Air Force has selected Anduril and General Atomics to proceed with ...
defence-blog.com/us-air-force-picks-anduril-general-atomics-for-cca-program/
US Senator to offer amendments on cutting funding to Israel: Bernie Sanders says Senate should have a chance to debate and vote on key components of 'massive' ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/us-senator-to-offer-amendments-on-cutting-funding-to-israel-3681911
Scoop: House members warned not to block online critics: Official congressional social media accounts "should rarely, if ever" block critics ...
axios.com/2024/04/25/house-members-warned-avoid-blocking-online-critics
Try This: Home & Garden Idea Fair; Hello Spring Community Fair: Five things to do this week
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/25/try-this-home-hello-spring-community-fair/
U.S. Army Focuses On New Development Of Launched Effects: The service has shifted its thinking on launched effects, planning to add them to vehicles and ships as ...
aviationweek.com/shows-events/army-aviation-association-america/us-army-focuses-new-development-launched-effects
When Will TikTok Ban Go Into Effect?: The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok if the platform's owner, ByteDance, doesn't sell its stake within a year ...
newsweek.com/when-will-tiktok-ban-go-effect-us-1892515
AI vs humans: What happened when an AI pilot took on an F-16 in a dogfight?: AI pilot vs human pilot dogfight: The simulated dogfight is being touted as a ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/ai-vs-humans-what-happened-when-an-ai-pilot-took-on-an-f-16-in-a-dogfight-124041900798_1.html
US Navy mocked over photo of ship commander with backward rifle scope: An image posted to Instagram, which has since been deleted, showed commander Cameron Yaste ...
businessinsider.com/us-navy-mocked-over-photo-commander-with-backward-rifle-scope-2024-4
Textron Aviation delivers Next-Gen Beechcraft King Air training fleet to U.S. Navy
aviation24.be/manufacturers/beechcraft/textron-aviation-delivers-next-gen-beechcraft-king-air-training-fleet-to-u-s-navy/
Libya: Libya UN Envoy Resigns: Abdoulaye Bathily, the United Nations envoy for Libya has resigned.
allafrica.com/stories/202404170167.html
Full List of House Members Who Voted Against TikTok Ban: The House passed legislation by a 360-58 vote that would potentially ban TikTok if the Chinese company ...
newsweek.com/list-house-member-who-voted-against-tiktok-ban-1892524
Congressional Progressives Unveil 'Bold' Agenda for Second Biden Term: The Congressional Progressive Caucus says its legislative blueprint for 2025 and beyond ...
commondreams.org/news/congressional-progressive-caucus-2667809236
US Army considers cuts to crucial education assistance programs: The US Army is considering reductions to the Credential Assistance and Tuition Assistance ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-considers-cuts-to-crucial-education-assistance-programs-2024-4
US Army botched $1 billion upgrade of the Stryker armored vehicle's gun : Fearing its Stryker armored vehicles risked being outgunned, the US Army rushed to arm ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-botched-1-billion-upgrade-of-stryker-armored-gun-2024-4
Cori Bush Paid Security Guard Husband $15,000 This Year—Amid Investigation For Earlier Payments
forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2024/04/17/cori-bush-paid-security-guard-husband-15000-this-year-amid-investigation-for-earlier-payments/
Contaminated Grumman plume moving south on Long Island about foot a day: Experts say it's a race against time to prevent toxins from spreading deeper and farther ...
newsday.com/long-island/environment/grumman-bethpage-plume-navy-fb3ad2be
America faces a challenge to deliver on AUKUS submarine deal, US Navy head concedes
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/aukus-congress-subcommittee-hearing-procurement-cut/103738952
Helping others recover from errors is how he kept vow to not let mom down again | Opinion
jsonline.com/story/opinion/columnists/james-causey/2024/04/17/prisoners-incarceration-housing-released/73277455007/
US Navy buys EAGLS defense systems: The US Navy has urgently ordered the EAGLS (Electrically Aided Gunnery Laser System) Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) ...
defence-blog.com/us-navy-buys-eagls-defense-systems/
‘The Swiss Abroad deserve better representation in parliament,’ says right-wing politician - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/the-swiss-abroad-deserve-better-representation-in-parliament-says-right-wing-politician-jean-luc-addor/75848518
Biden urges Congress to pass bill that includes aid for Ukraine and Israel: U.S. President Joe Biden had a phone call with top congressional leaders and stressed ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3852443-biden-urges-congress-to-pass-bill-that-includes-aid-for-ukraine-and-israel.html
Pa. House passes bill to allow tax breaks for mall redevelopment: The bill would create a special commission under the state’s land-use planning board to advise ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/pa-house-passes-bill-to-allow-tax-breaks-for-mall-redevelopment.html
Paid articlePaid
Americans should worry more about world war: Being the guy who’s always shouting about impending disaster is frustrating, thankless work ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/americans-should-worry-more-about-world-war/
How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-would-china-weaponize-disinformation-against-taiwan-in-a-cross-strait-conflict/
The U.S. Army demonstrated Lockheed Martin's next-generation Extended-Range rockets against a target set at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
US Navy chief: Our warship building is in trouble: Top Navy official says South Korea is outpacing global power U.S. in building warships
businessinsider.de/politik/international-politics/us-marinechef-unser-kriegsschiffsbau-ist-in-schwierigkeiten/
BAE Systems secures $459 Million contract for advanced aviation radios: The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Wednesday that BAE Systems has been awarded a ...
defence-blog.com/bae-systems-secures-459-million-contract-for-advanced-aviation-radios/
DARPA's Defiant Fully Uncrewed Demonstrator Ship Will Hit The Seas Later This Year
twz.com/sea/darpas-defiant-fully-uncrewed-demonstrator-ship-will-hit-the-seas-later-this-year
FirstEnergy gave $1M donation through dark money group to back Jon Husted, records show
cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/10/firstenergy-gave-1m-through-dark-money-group-to-back-husted-campaign/73228456007/
CHIPS Act hangover sees most US science agency budgets cut for 2024: 2025 unlikely to see more money flow as Congress turns off the tap
theregister.com/2024/04/10/us_science_funding_falls/
Pa. poised to become the next state to ban using a handheld device while driving: The House of Representatives-passed bill seeks to combat distracted driving by ...
pennlive.com/politics/2024/04/pa-poised-to-become-the-next-state-to-ban-using-a-handheld-device-while-driving.html
Paid articlePaid US Navy grappling with another Ford-class supercarrier delay: Navy officials blamed USS Enterprise's extended delays on supply chain issues and lingering ...
businessinsider.com/us-navy-grappling-with-another-ford-class-supercarrier-delay-2024-4
US Navy to receive 16 Coyote missiles from Northrop Grumman: The U.S. Department of Defense announced it has reached an agreement with defense giant Northrop ...
defence-blog.com/us-navy-to-receive-16-coyote-missiles-from-northrop-grumman/
First East Coast-Assigned U.S. Navy CMV-22B Arrives to Norfolk: The CMV-22B will provide the fleet’s medium-lift and long-range aerial logistics capability ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/08/first-east-coast-assigned-u-s-navy-cmv-22b-arrives-to-norfolk/
Stock of this shipbuilding company has zoomed over 100% in 5 months: Shares of Cochin Shipyard (CSL) hit a new high on Monday after the shipbuilder signed Master ...
business-standard.com/markets/news/stock-of-this-shipbuilding-company-has-zoomed-over-100-in-5-months-124040800252_1.html
Paid articlePaid Raytheon’s SM-6 successfully intercepts ballistic missile in naval test: A Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) manufactured by Raytheon, an RTX business ...
defence-blog.com/raytheons-sm-6-successfully-intercepts-ballistic-missile-in-naval-test/
US Bradley fighting vehicle to receive new active protection system: The US Army has secured a deal for a new active protection system (APS) designed for M2 ...
defence-blog.com/us-bradley-fighting-vehicle-to-receive-new-active-protection-system/
SC defense contractor laying off staff after 'sudden' loss of funding: A Charleston-area defense contractor is laying off employees after what it termed a sudden ...
postandcourier.com/business/army-contractor-layoffs-charleston-aps3/article_c1132334-f363-11ee-8884-ab52ff86ca3b.html
House Freedom Caucus lays out demands for considering Baltimore bridge funding: The House Freedom Caucus is issuing a series of conditions for considering ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4576691-house-freedom-caucus-baltimore-bridge-funding/
Quick Glance: Successful Recovery of Missing Construction Worker After Key Bridge Collapse
- Authorities announced the successful recovery of a construction worker who had been missing following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.
- The worker identified as Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval was 38 years old and recognized by the Unified Command.
- Three workers are still missing and presumed deceased, including Miguel Luna, a father of five from Usulutan, California, in El Salvador, as reported by his family to ABC News.
- Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore expressed that the retrieval of the third victim "moves us one step closer to closure," while emphasizing that he continues to stand with families awaiting news of their loved ones.
How Marjorie Taylor Greene Became a Biden Campaign Punchline: The Biden campaign believes highlighting Trump's ties to Marjorie Taylor Greene helps energize ...
time.com/6962774/marjorie-taylor-greene-biden-campaign/
Four Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles Flew Together In "Historic" Test
twz.com/air/four-stealthy-agm-158c-long-range-anti-ship-missiles-flew-together-in-historic-test
A congressional candidate claims a veterans group endorsed him. It's unclear if it exists.
indystar.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/04/indiana-congress-republican-gabe-whitley-veterans-group-endorse-hoosier-alliance/73191983007/
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