Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and path to TikTok ban, sending bill to Biden's desk
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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.
The Arizona House of Representatives has voted to overturn the state’s 160-year-old abortion ban, setting the stage for a repeal that would leave the state’s ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/arizona-house-abortion-law/index.html
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 Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers: Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA ...
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‘Thank You America!’: Ukraine’s Zelensky and Israel’s Netanyahu hail House passage of $95 billion foreign aid package
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
It wasn’t just Putin who lost in the House vote on Ukraine aid. David Frum on why Saturday's defeat for Trump in Congress may not be the last: www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/trump-republican-vote-ukraine-aid/678148/
House passes bill banning Uncle Sam from snooping on citizens via data brokers: Vote met strong opposition from Biden's office
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US Attorney General Merrick Garland defended President Joe Biden's mental fitness, telling lawmakers on a House of Representatives panel that he has expertly ... Show more reut.rs/49KsJ2x
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Ukraine War: Zelenskiy Says Aid Gives Ukraine the Means to Retake Initiative: New US support gives Ukraine the potential to retake the initiative in its fight ...
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The impeachment vote against Joe Biden's top border official Alejandro Mayorkas is over. The Democratic-majority Senate swiftly ended the bid from House ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/
War in Ukraine: US Military Assistance Could Come Soon After House Vote: Ukrainian authorities were jubilant at the approval in the US House of more than $60 ...
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Resurgent inflation looms over Joe Biden’s White House bid: Consumer prices are rising quickly at just the wrong time for the US president
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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 ...
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Senator: US could start sending ATACMS to Kyiv in 1 week: The United States could begin transferring long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine ...
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It Was Supposed to Be a Shocking Impeachment. Well, It Really Freakin’ Fizzled.: Inside the immigration showdown that never took off.
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George Santos Said He Was Running for Congress Again. (He’s Not.): Less than two weeks after announcing a surprise long-shot bid for a House seat on Eastern Long ...
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Quick Glance: George Santos ends independent bid for US House seat
- Following his expulsion from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is seen leaving the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, Santos announced his decision to withdraw his independent candidacy for New York's 1st Congressional District.
- In order to prevent a split in the Republican ticket between himself and the incumbent Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, in case he secures the Republican nomination after the New York primary on June 25, Santos opted out of an independent run, as reported by Politico.
- Nancy Goroff and John Avlon are currently competing for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat during the New York primary.
- Despite concluding his independent candidacy, Santos hinted at a possible future congressional run. He expressed, 'The future holds countless possibilities, and I am prepared, eager, and capable to step up and fight for my country at any time.'
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
Columbia University extends negotiations with student activists over dismantling encampment
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TikTok says US House bill that could ban app would 'trample' free speech: WASHINGTON: TikTok on Sunday (Apr 21) repeated its free-speech concerns about a bill ...
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HAPPENING NOW: Sec. Blinken discusses the release of the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. abcnews.go.com/politics
At Columbia, Speaker Johnson calls on its president to resign if she can't 'bring order' to protests
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Quick Glance: Criticism Surrounds Columbia President Minouche Shafik
- After nine months as Columbia president, Shafik faces criticism for her handling of campus protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Students, faculty, and lawmakers are outraged over the police crackdown that led to over 100 arrests, accusing Shafik of violating academic freedom.
- Response to antisemitism on campus and at protests outside is criticized by both left-leaning and right-leaning lawmakers, as well as religious groups.
- Calls for Shafik to resign intensify as her response to both antisemitism and Islamophobia is questioned, with donors and lawmakers expressing lack of confidence in her leadership.
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 ...
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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.
Trump Loyalists Kill Vote on US Wiretap Program: An attempt to reauthorize Section 702, the so-called crown jewel of US spy powers, failed for a third time in ...
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Donald M. Payne Jr., Five-Term New Jersey Representative, Dies at 65: A Newark Democrat, he succeeded his father, who was the first Black member of New Jersey’s ...
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Quick Glance: Late Congressman Donald Payne Jr.
- Democratic Congressman Donald Payne Jr. from New Jersey has passed away at the age of 65
- Payne, a longstanding House member, was the son of a former congressman
- He advocated for healthcare legislation, gun violence prevention, and infrastructure investments
- Following his death, a special election will be held to fill his position in the House of Representatives
Opinion | The House Votes for a ‘Strong America’: Large bipartisan majorities vote for more U.S. weapons and aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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Johnson Says the House Will Vote on an Israel Bill in the Coming Days: Speaker Mike Johnson left unclear whether the vote on the security package ...
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Second US House Republican calls for Speaker Johnson to leave top job
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Opinion | Marjorie Taylor Greene Has Reached the Outer Limit of Extremism: She has, in very little time, undermined the influence of her party’s entire right ...
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Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact
- Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.
- Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.
- Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.
- The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.
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 ...
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The new TikTok ban bill, explained: When it could take effect, why lawmakers want to pass it and more
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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.
This is after we reported last week that the program was on life support.
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The FBI is concerned about the possibility of an organized attack in the US similar to the one that killed scores of people at a Russian concert hall last ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/fbi-concerned-about-possible-coordinated-attack-us-after-russia-massacre-2024-04-11/
Trump praises House speaker after vote on Ukraine aid: Former U.S. President and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump voiced support for House Speaker ...
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Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
- Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.
- Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.
- The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.
- Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Biden should take action, including potentially sending in the National Guard, to quell pro-Palestinian protests at ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/politics/johnson-columbia-university-president-protests.html
These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid: Despite bipartisan opposition, the Israel aid bill garnered a majority and will be taken up ...
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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 ...
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Lapid says US must act against campus antisemitism; anti-Israel protest ‘seders’ held
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In Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill: A resolution to pave the way for the foreign aid package was on track to die in ...
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China's government is helping fuel the U.S. fentanyl crisis, House panel reveals
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Quick Glance: China's Subsidization of Fentanyl Production Intensifying Crisis in the U.S.
- A report from a special House committee states that China is fueling the Fentanyl crisis in the U.S. directly by subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by traffickers outside the country to produce the drug.
- The committee found that the Chinese government provides tax rebates for the production of specific Fentanyl precursors and other synthetic drugs as long as they are sold outside of China.
- The report highlights that China not only subsidizes the manufacturing of precursor chemicals but also thwarts investigations into illegal manufacturers by warning the targets when formal requests for assistance are made by U.S. law enforcement.
- Former Attorney General William Barr recommended that the U.S. should leverage its trade and economic power to push for stronger enforcement from Chinese authorities, and victims should take civil actions against companies and individuals involved in distributing the precursors and synthetic drugs.
US elections 2024: Nine Senate races to watch: Democrats face a tough fight in the Nov. 5 election preserving their narrow 51-49 majority in the U.S. Senate ...
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Liberia: House Reviews Impeachment Request Against Judge Chineh for Ruling in Favor of American Missionary
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Taiwan happy with US aid package, China objects to arms sales: TAIPEI: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday (Apr 24) she was happy the US Congress had ...
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See the Arizona fake electors facing criminal charges for claiming Trump won in 2020
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Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains
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Hugely expanded Section 702 surveillance powers set for US Senate vote: Opponents warn almost anyone could be asked to share info with Uncle Sam
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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 ...
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Secret Rift Over Data Center Fueled Push to Expand FISA Surveillance Program: Privacy advocates are raising alarms about a mysterious provision the House added ...
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Bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers arrives in Kyiv: Republicans Tom Kean and Nathaniel Moran and Democrats Bill Keating and Madeleine Dean visited Kyiv only ...
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Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
WATCH: Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet
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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.
109-year-old Mary Vartanian, survivor of Armenian Genocide, honored at State House ceremony
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Biden urges House to pass military aid package for Israel, Ukraine in WSJ op-ed: The U.S. president noted that both Ukraine and Israel are 'under attack by ...
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Young Jamaica says Golding must remove Vaz as caretaker for Westmoreland Central: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica, the youth arm of the governing Jamaica ...
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Foreign Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel… and TikTok Ban Passes House, Frustrating MAGA Republicans
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Calls to suspend military aid to Israel gather strength among US Democrats: Former speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi leads the signatures on an open letter from ...
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Texas Republican in re-election fight calls far-right rebels 'real scumbags' in vicious rant
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Quick Glance: House Republican Infighting Escalates Post Foreign Aid Vote
- After passing a comprehensive $95 billion foreign aid package, intense disputes among House Republicans have heightened within the chamber.
- Many Republican members are frustrated with colleagues who vote against laws instead of seeking compromises within the party.
- A persistent bloc of Republicans advocates for ideological purity, insisting on a firm stance in negotiations with the Democrats.
- The internal conflicts have spilled over into the campaign trail, with some Republicans advocating for measures against the hardline faction.
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Surveillance Bill Clears Key Hurdle in House, Putting It Back on Track: Speaker Mike Johnson scaled back the measure to two years from five, winning over ...
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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 ...
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The Republican-led House of Representatives has passed a resolution saying that the “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” slogan - often heard in ... Show more
Allison Polidor, who was holding a small sign protesting a GOP plan for school vouchers, refused to leave when House Speaker Cameron Sexton ordered troopers to ... Show more www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/nashville-mother-and-school-voucher-protester-forcibly-removed-from-tennessee-house-gallery
WATCH: House of Representatives delivers Mayorkas articles of impeachment to the Senate
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US Senate talks about consensus for urgent aid to Ukraine and Israel: US Senate Majority Leader, Democrat Chuck Schumer, said that during a Sunday phone call ...
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Tamara Keith and Andrew Desiderio on Ukraine aid and the turmoil around Speaker Johnson
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House GOP leaders plan to take up Israel aid after Iran attack: House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the chamber will consider legislation to support Israel ...
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Johnson says he won't change rules for ousting speakers after warnings from GOP hard-liners
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US Senate to Vote on $61 Billion Ukraine Aid Package After House's Months-Long Delay
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The House Pushes for a TikTok ban, and Southern Africa Faces a Food Crisis: Plus, a brazen gold heist.
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/podcasts/tiktok-mayorkas-drought.html
Congressional leaders at odds over Israel aid next steps as conservatives warn Johnson against including Ukraine funding
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Ignoring Trump, Arizona Republicans don't want to move too fast to repeal 1864 abortion ban
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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.
Trump's many, many positions on abortion: A timeline: Since 1999, Trump has been on just about every side of the abortion issue. Here's a timeline of his many ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
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“You don’t have to like anti-Israel language or activism to be worried about congressional demands to suppress it ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/opinion/columbia-antisemitism-hearing.html
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
Opinion | Republicans Are Fleeing the Stench of a Rotten Congress: The great 2024 exodus is all about Trump-era discord and dysfunction.
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House to vote on home appliance bills instead of Ukraine aid: The GOP-led House of Representatives keeps stalling to bring a Ukraine aid bill to a vote after MTG ...
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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 ...
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Republican Reveals Possible GOP Plan to Allow Democratic House Speaker: Representative Anna Paulina Luna discussed on Friday the unprivileged motion to vacate ...
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UN's Libya envoy resigns and says progress is still elusive : Senegalese diplomat Abdoulaye Bathily says he tendered his resignation to the UN Secretary General
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4 House primaries to watch in Pennsylvania: The Keystone State will set the table for a slate of key elections this fall.
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DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment proceedings: What to expect: Senators and leadership aides say a trial on the Senate floor is not likely.
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Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week
- The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.
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