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.
Mauritania president announces second term bid for June election: Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani said Wednesday he would run for a second term in ...
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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
Arizona House votes to overturn century-old abortion ban, paving way to leave 15-week limit in place | CNN Politics
Arizona House votes to overturn century-old abortion ban, paving way to leave 15-week limit in place | CNN Politics
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.
HAPPENING NOW: Sec. Austin and Gen. Charles Q. Brown hold a news conference following the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting. Politics News | Breaking Political News, Video & Analysis-ABC News - ABC News
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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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 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/nyregion/rep-donald-m-payne-jr-dead.html
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
Arizona lawmakers expected to push repeal of Civil War-era abortion law through state House
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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.
Six California House races that could determine control of Congress: From the farm towns of the Central Valley to the beaches of Orange County ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-26/six-california-house-races-that-could-help-determine-control-of-congress
On June 15th: Bundestag votes for national Veterans Day: In the future, soldiers in Germany will be honored once a year. All parliamentary groups in the ...
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Quick Glance: Bundestag Approves Veteran's Day to Honor Soldiers
- Soldiers to be honored annually on June 15 in Germany.
- Motion passed by Bundestag with significant majority.
- Events in Berlin planned to recognize soldiers.
- Objective: Show appreciation and enhance social support for soldiers.
US Air Force narrows list to General Atomics, Anduril to build autonomous aircraft
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-air-force-narrows-list-general-atomics-anduril-build-autonomous-aircraft-2024-04-24/
Missouri House approves resolution that would make constitution harder to amend: The measure now moves to the Senate for further debate.
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-house-approves-resolution-that-would-make-constitution-harder-to-amend/article_16818394-0307-11ef-9dc4-d310e293af6b.html
While Donald Trump sleeps : The Ukraine aid vote in the House of Representatives exposed Republican divisions that will endure
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Quick Glance: Melania Trump Launches Initiative to Woo Gay Conservatives at Mar-a-Lago Fundraiser
- Melania Trump unveiled an initiative at a fundraiser to attract conservative gay support for Donald Trump's 2024 candidacy.
- The event aimed to strengthen ties with conservative LGBTQ+ supporters and invest resources in educational efforts and pro-Trump messages.
- Led by Richard Grenell, the first openly gay Cabinet member in the U.S., the initiative seeks to persuade the LGBTQ+ community that Donald Trump is the best choice.
- Melania Trump's involvement represents a stark contrast to past campaigns as she takes on a key role in supporting conservative gay and lesbian voters.
Can an independent candidate like RFK Jr. win the presidency?: There is no requirement that a candidate belong to a major political party. That said ...
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Editorial: A victory both for Ukraine and functional American governance: The overwhelmingly bipartisan vote in the U.S. House for Ukraine military aid was ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/editorial-ukraine-house-vote-mike-johnson-trump-maga/
Pro-universal school voucher group Make Liberty Win not done targeting House Republicans
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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: Trump Deflates - The Atlantic
Opinion | Liz Cheney: The Supreme Court Should Rule Swiftly on Trump’s Immunity Claim
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/opinion/trump-immunity-supreme-court.html
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 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/ukraine-war-zelenskiy-says-aid-gives-ukraine-the-means-to-retake-initiative
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
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‘Thank You America!’: Ukraine’s Zelensky and Israel’s Netanyahu hail House passage of $95 billion foreign aid package
cnn.com/2024/04/20/americas/foreign-aid-bill-ukraine-israel-thank-you-intl-latam/
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.
HAPPENING NOW: Sec. Blinken discusses the release of the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Politics News | Breaking Political News, Video & Analysis-ABC News - ABC News
Joe Biden and Donald Trump News: 2024 Election Live Updates
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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
US Senate ends impeachment of Biden's border chief Mayorkas | Reuters
US Senate ends impeachment of Biden's border chief Mayorkas | Reuters
The United States on Thursday used its veto power to block a Security Council proposal regarding Palestine's request for full United Nations membership ... Show more
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Foreign Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel… and TikTok Ban Passes House, Frustrating MAGA Republicans
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Texas Republican in re-election fight calls far-right rebels 'real scumbags' in vicious rant
nypost.com/2024/04/21/us-news/republican-calls-far-right-rebels-real-scumbags-in-vicious-rant/
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.
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.
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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Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, ties bill to TikTok ban
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Live updates: Senate rejects impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas: Get live updates and the latest news as the Senate begins its trial on ...
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Mike Johnson Is No Hero: History should also judge the House speaker for what he failed to do six months ago.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/mike-johnson-ukraine-aid-house-speaker-no-hero.html
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.
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.
Hugely expanded Section 702 surveillance powers set for US Senate vote: Opponents warn almost anyone could be asked to share info with Uncle Sam
theregister.com/2024/04/17/fisa_section_702/
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' ...
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Arizona Senate keeps effort to repeal abortion ban in play: A bill that would repeal Arizona’s 160-year-old abortion ban was successfully introduced in the state ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/arizona-senate-abortion-ban/
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.
US vetoes widely backed Palestinian bid for full UN membership: NEW YORK CITY: The US on Thursday vetoed a draft resolution, drawn up by Algeria ...
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Full List of Democrats Retiring from House This Year: The Democrats are favored to win back the House majority this November.
newsweek.com/democrats-house-retiring-not-seeking-reelection-2024-1892279
The use of Spanish online soars among US politicians in election year: A report by The Hispanic Council shows that 47% of senators and 26% of representatives use ...
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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
Democrats’ investments in their multiracial coalition are already paying off: We know voters of color are critical for Democrats’ path to taking back the House — ...
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WATCH: House of Representatives delivers Mayorkas articles of impeachment to the Senate
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Veterans Day: Traffic light and Union agree on a new day of remembrance: Germany should have a new national day of remembrance. According to a report ...
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US House overcomes key procedural step, clearing path to vote on Ukraine aid bill - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/20/us-house-overcomes-key-procedural-step-clearing-path-to-vote-on-ukraine-aid-bill/
Johnson Pushes Ahead on Foreign Aid Bill, Teeing Up a Weekend Vote: The Republican speaker, with his job on the line, said he expected Saturday evening votes on ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/johnson-ukraine-israel-aid-house.html
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
Mike Johnson’s Epiphany Would’ve Been a Lot Cooler Months Ago: What took this guy so long?
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/the-surge-trump-trial-ukraine-mike-johnson-marjorie-greene.html
Pa. House Democratic leaders initiate process that could expel one of their own: A five-page resolution could be introduced as soon as April 29 when the House ...
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One of 2022's closest House races is primed for a rematch — with a fight over the GOP's future first
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House votes down resolution that would change state's judicial appointment process
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Michigan House special elections: Democrats could regain majority 'trifecta': Special elections are taking place Tuesday in a pair of metro Detroit House ...
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A Moroccan youth expresses his delight as he encounters King Mohammed VI while driving through the streets of Casablanca in his own vehicle ... Show more
Why Texas Republicans say Democrats shouldn’t lead House committees: Critics say Democratic committee leaders have stonewalled GOP priorities ...
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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.
‘Open your eyes’: Daniil Medvedev rants at officials for second successive day as Russian exits Monte-Carlo Masters
cnn.com/2024/04/11/sport/daniil-medvedev-shouts-at-line-judge-monte-carlo-masters-spt-intl/
Opinion | Republicans Are Fleeing the Stench of a Rotten Congress: The great 2024 exodus is all about Trump-era discord and dysfunction.
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/opinion/republicans-congress-trump.html
Libya’s feuding leaders ensure political stalemate continues: At a conclave convened in Cairo by the Arab League last month, Libya’s three principal leaders ...
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Democrats honor late Brigid Kelly's wish, pick Jessica Miranda as county auditor: The vote was unanimous
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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 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/politics/surveillance-bill-fisa.html
Tuesday special elections could restore Democrats' Michigan House majority: Special elections in two Metro Detroit districts will decide control of the Michigan ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/11/michigan-house-of-representatives-democrats-warren-westland-special-election/73273095007/
Columbus-area seat in Georgia House heading to a Republican runoff: A runoff between Republicans Sean Knox and Carmen Rice will decide representation for a seat ...
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Schumer expected to move quickly to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment: Senate aides say they expect Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to immediately ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4573379-senate-schumer-mayorkas-impeachment/
Washington State Democrats Could Win Supermajorities in 2024: The ability to amend the state constitution in a way that fixes so much broken nonsense is on the ...
thestranger.com/elections-2024/2024/04/09/79461043/washington-state-democrats-could-win-supermajorities-in-2024
Opinion | One Real Step Toward Transforming Congress: There’s a way to modify the motion to vacate so it avoids causing more chaos.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/09/congress-motion-to-vacate-fix-00151076
Erdogan’s foreign policy: Continuity amid electoral setback and global engagements
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Defending champ Ons Jabeur ousted by red-hot Collins at Charleston Open: Danielle Collins ousted defending champion Ons Jabeur at the Credit One Charleston Open ...
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AKP’s local election defeat may change several paradigms in Turkiye: The local elections held last week in Turkiye may herald the beginning of a new era in the ...
arabnews.com/node/2489566
Why some far-right Republicans are hell bent on ending further aid to Ukraine: As the world watched in horror at Russia’s unprovoked full-scale invasion and war ...
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Why some far-right Republicans are hell bent on ending further aid to Ukraine: As the world watched in horror at Russia’s unprovoked full-scale invasion and war ...
kyivindependent.com/why-some-far-right-republicans-are-hell-bent-on-ending-further-aid-to-ukraine/
Egypt zero-customs car import initiative generates over $750 mln: Finance minister - Society - Egypt
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'In 2011, Bill Clinton argued that presidents should be allowed to run a third time as long as there was a gap between the terms' ... Show more
Three-term Donald Trump? It's scary, but there are liberal precedents | Evening Standard
Three-term Donald Trump? It's scary, but there are liberal precedents | Evening Standard
Algeria's presidential election dominated by domestic issues: Early poll has been called for September but many voters are disillusioned with the candidates ...
thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2024/04/02/algerias-presidential-election-dominated-by-domestic-issues/
Libyan PM's residence targeted with RPGs, no casualties reported: The residence of Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah was targeted with rocket-propelled ...
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