bicameral legislature of the United States
South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog
apnews.com/article/kristi-noem-book-dog-killing-081bd1d6e73fba046ea7fb534da1c79e
Quick Glance: South Dakota Governor Writes About Killing Dog in New Book
- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a potential running mate for Donald Trump, discusses in a new book the killing of her dog Cricket and an unpleasant goat.
- In her book, Noem recounts how Cricket attacked and killed other animals during a hunting trip, leading to significant backlash.
- In addition to the controversial dog story, Noem also details shooting an aggressive goat, sparking further outrage on social media platforms.
- The governor defended her actions, urging readers to pre-order her book for more candid stories, despite mixed reactions and criticism.
Charges revealed against a former Trump aide and 4 lawyers in Arizona fake electors case
apnews.com/article/arizona-fake-electors-charges-2020-election-indictment-747677165e1f1d34ac47e8a6fec2bace
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.
They say don't leave valuables in parked cars in San Francisco. Rep. Adam Schiff didn't listen
apnews.com/article/adam-schiff-car-burglary-san-francisco-senate-58ed6ada615e9d312b64ec916fd52184
Schumer Says Bill to Aid Ukraine and Israel Shows Congress Isn’t Broken: The majority leader says the measure to help Ukraine and other recent bipartisan efforts ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/politics/schumer-israel-ukraine-aid-congress.html
Raskin: Supreme Court should be moved ‘over to the RNC headquarters’: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said the U.S. Supreme Court should be moved to the Republican ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4624037-jamie-raskin-supreme-court-should-be-moved-rnc-headquarters/
Former GOP rep who voted to impeach Trump drops Michigan Senate bid: Former Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) has dropped his bid for Senate, according to a statement ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4625127-former-gop-rep-drops-michigan-senate-bid/
McConnell reiterates that presidents should not have absolute immunity: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stood by his past comments that presidents should ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/mcconnell-comments-president-absolute-immunity/
Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris, pardon recipients to discuss criminal justice reform
abcnews.go.com/Politics/kim-kardashian-joins-kamala-harris-pardon-recipients-discuss/story
Key House Republican Would Back Stablecoin-Marijuana Combo Bill: Representative French Hill, a senior Republican on the Financial Services Committee ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/key-house-republican-would-back-stablecoin-marijuana-combo-bill
Some Republican senators have demanded that President Biden crack down on Columbia students protesting the Israel-Hamas war ... Show more
The Republicans Who Want American Carnage - The Atlantic
The Republicans Who Want American Carnage - The Atlantic
House Republican retirement wave grows as veteran Rep. Bill Posey plans exit: "Circumstances beyond my control now require me to suspend my re-election ...
axios.com/2024/04/26/house-republican-bill-posey-retire
Americans largely split on support for Ukraine aid as Congress passes deal: Survey
thehill.com/policy/international/4624815-americans-largely-split-on-ukraine-aid/
House Progressives Blast Attempts to Discredit Pro-Gaza Campus Protests: Rep. Ayanna Pressley condemned "misinformation that aims to undermine this movement ...
commondreams.org/news/student-protest
NY lawmakers propose conditioning federal funding on monitoring of antisemitism: Two New York lawmakers are proposing legislation that could condition federal ...
trib.al/NWMpWmO
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
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Pelosi address disrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors at Oxford Union: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was delivering an address Thursday at the Oxford ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4623596-nancy-pelosi-pro-palestinian-protestors-oxford-union/
Bernie Sanders to Netanyahu: 'It Is Not Antisemitic to Hold You Accountable': "Please, do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to ...
commondreams.org/news/sanders-netanyahu-antisemitism
Biden vs. GOP: Tax fight heats up ahead of election: Rhetoric is heating up on competing visions for taxes from Democrats and Republicans ahead of the 2024 ...
thehill.com/business/4621855-biden-gop-tax-fight-heats-up-ahead-of-elections/
"It is not anti-Semitic to hold you accountable for your actions." US Senator Bernie Sanders reminds PM Netanyahu that criticising the actions of a ... Show more
‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’: can Allan Lichtman predict the 2024 election?
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/26/allan-lichtman-prediction-presidential-election
'Your Jewish students cannot be sacrificed': Jewish leaders, students address universities
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-798835
Reps. Ritchie Torres, Mike Lawler float bill putting antisemitism monitors on college campuses
nypost.com/2024/04/26/us-news/reps-mike-lawler-ritchie-torres-float-bill-putting-antisemitism-monitors-on-college-campuses/
Mitch McConnell says presidents shouldn't be immune from prosecution: Mitch McConnell said in an interview that he doesn't think presidents should be immune from ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/trump-mitch-mcconnell-presidents-immune-prosecution-rcna149368
Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
- Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.
- McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.
- He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.
- McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
Arizona grand jury indicts 18 in Trump fake elector plot: The indictment charges Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani and other Trump allies with election interference in ...
theweek.com/politics/trump-2020-fake-electors-arizona-meadows-giuliani
Amid decline, coal seeks new champions in Washington: The industry's most influential bipartisan backers are leaving, but others will take their place — at least ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/26/coal-fuel-future-decline-00153666
Justice Department fight with House GOP heats up over Biden recording: The letter from the DOJ on Thursday argues it has complied with the GOP's oversight of the ...
axios.com/2024/04/25/justice-department-hur-biden-recording
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: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Andrew Cuomo agrees to testify to Congress on Covid-19 nursing home advisory: Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, after being subpoenaed last month ...
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/andrew-cuomo-testify-covid-nursing-home-deaths/
Idaho's biggest hospital says emergency flights for pregnant patients up sharply
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246990306/more-emergency-flights-for-pregnant-patients--in-idaho
House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Heckling at Columbia After Calling for National Guard on Campus
democracynow.org/2024/4/25/headlines/house_speaker_mike_johnson_faces_heckling_at_columbia_after_calling_for_national_guard_on_campus
Secret Service agent removed from Kamala Harris' detail after 'distressing' behavior
nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/secret-service-agent-removed-kamala-harris-detail-distressing-behavior-rcna149462
Biden and the Dems Are Slowing Big Oil’s LNG Gravy Train: Citizens like me are grateful that some of our elected leaders are finally standing up to Big Oil.
commondreams.org/opinion/biden-dems-lng
US Senator Bernie Sanders said the US is “aiding and abetting the destruction of the Palestinian people” as it continues to fund Israel’s war on Gaza ... Show more
What Does Trump Want Most From His Next Veep? Blind Loyalty: Will it be Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Elise Stefanik, Tim Scott, J.D. Vance, or another candidate? ...
thedailybeast.com/what-does-trump-want-most-from-his-next-veep-blind-loyalty
Paid articlePaid
GOP lawmakers cheer conservative media slams on Marjorie Taylor Greene: "Moscow Marjorie — incredible," one GOP member told Axios.
axios.com/2024/04/25/republicans-marjorie-taylor-greene-nypost-fox-news
White House declines Mike Johnson’s demand to call in the National Guard for college protesters
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/white-house-johnson-national-guard-protesters-00154374
Bipartisan bill would create "antisemitism monitors" at colleges: The COLUMBIA Act is the first bill introduced in direct response to recent campus ...
axios.com/2024/04/26/antisemitism-monitor-colleges-columbia-israel
Here’s How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield: Weapons from the support package, considered “a lifeline” for Ukraine’s military ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/europe/ukraine-aid-senate.html
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.
Utah Republicans to select nominee for Mitt Romney's open US Senate seat: The Utah Republican Party is set to select a nominee in the race to replace Mitt Romney ...
apnews.com/article/utah-mitt-romney-senate-race-739cded3471acc99ae9fa0f770d583c6
Top Education Department official steps down amid crisis over college financial aid
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/04/26/amid-fafsa-crisis-richard-corday-steps-down/73469057007/
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Crackdown on Crypto’s Role in Child Sexual Abuse: US senators have called for fresh scrutiny of crypto’s role in paying for child ...
wired.com/story/elizabeth-warren-crypto-online-child-sexual-abuse/
Mark Meadows, Trump’s chief of staff, indicted in Arizona election interference case
bostonherald.com/2024/04/25/mark-meadows-trumps-chief-of-staff-indicted-in-arizona-election-interference-case/
Jamie Raskin Suggests Fitting New Home For 'Partisan' Supreme Court In Blistering Take
huffpost.com/entry/jamie-raskin-donald-trump-supreme-court-immunity-claim_n_662b3ed9e4b0bd041d774609
Wild horses to remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park, lawmaker says
apnews.com/article/north-dakota-wild-horses-theodore-roosevelt-park-1af6f1b23a2bfa1916d868bd96e4ad91
Speaker Johnson alleges Hamas support for anti-Israel campus protests, threatens intervention
abcnews.go.com/Politics/speaker-johnson-alleges-hamas-support-anti-israel-campus/story
The 10 Thirstiest Members of Congress: The second-annual POLITICO Magazine awards to recognize the members of Congress who have worked the hardest — at getting ...
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/26/thirsty-media-hungry-congress-awards-00153213
Putin announces plans to visit China in May: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he plans to visit China in May, in what could become the first ...
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-04-25/putin-announces-plans-to-visit-china-in-may
Paid articlePaid
Ted Cruz's Father and JFK Smear in National Enquirer: What We Now Know: Donald Trump's hush money trial revealed allegations about smearing opponents through the ...
newsweek.com/ted-cruzs-father-jfk-smear-national-enquirer-what-we-now-know-1894307
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Opinion | Every Day in Court Improves Trump’s Chances in November: To win a political campaign, you want to put your candidate in a setting that provides a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/opinion/donald-trump-trial.html
Warner promises tough talk with postmaster general on Richmond mail service: Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., expects to have some tough things to say about Richmond’s ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/senator-mark-warner-mail-service-israel-gaza-ukraine/article_501da8c0-0411-11ef-bcb8-b36166e9d7aa.html
5 Key Takeaways From First Week of Trump Hush-Money Trial: The opening week of Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial offered plenty of insights into how his ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/key-takeaways-from-the-first-week-of-trump-s-hush-money-trial
Mitch McConnell opposes calling in National Guard on anti-Israel protests: ‘Let's see if university presidents can get control’
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/mitch-mcconnell-opposes-calling-in-national-guard-on-anti-israel-protesters/
Fetterman, Warren lead Democrats in urging DEA to ‘swiftly’ take marijuana off Schedule I
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4621316-fetterman-warren-democrats-dea-marijuana-scheduling/
A Ukraine-born congresswoman voted no on aid. Her hometown feels betrayed.: Indiana Republican Victoria Spartz, the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/25/victoria-spratz-ukrainian-congresswoman-aid-betrayed/
Stoney calls Spanberger 'very formidable candidate' after leaving governor's race
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/levar-stoney-abigail-spanberger-governor-lieutenant-governor-aaron-rouse-ghazala-hashmi/article_a442be9c-026b-11ef-9f54-93af3b7143b2.html
Some 300 musicians, from Diplo to Nile Rodgers, lobby Congress for ticketing reform
npr.org/2024/04/25/1247130677/musicians-congress-letter-ticketing-fans-first-act-billie-eilish-green-day
First nonbinary state lawmaker in the U.S. reflects on a hard time in the Okla. House
npr.org/2024/04/26/1245432165/first-nonbinary-state-lawmaker-in-the-u-s-reflects-on-a-hard-time-in-the-okla-ho
Johnson calls on Columbia University president to resign during tense news conference
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/johnson-columbia-university-president/
U.S.C. Cancels Its Main Graduation Ceremony, Citing Security Concerns: There have been student protests and arrests, as well as controversy over the school’s ...
nyti.ms/3QkB8Dj
Peter Meijer leaves GOP race for US Senate: The former congressman withdrew from the Republican race just ahead of a deadline to do so Friday.
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/26/peter-meijer-leaves-republican-race-for-us-senate/73472878007/
17 states sue EEOC over rule giving employees abortion accommodations in Pregnant Workers act
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/25/eeoc-sued-pregnant-worker-fairness-act-abortion-rule/73461970007/
Senate Republicans set to defy Trump over the filibuster: McConnell repeatedly rebuffed demands by Trump to kill the filibuster.
axios.com/2024/04/25/senate-republicans-filibuster-trump
Several K Street giants kick off 2024 with record revenues: Several K Street lobbying shops posted record revenues last quarter as Congress moved massive ...
thehill.com/lobbying/4621934-several-k-street-giants-kick-off-2024-with-record-revenues/
Johnson defends Israel when asked about children’s deaths: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday doubled down on his support for Israel ...
trib.al/P7KWioR
McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan withdrawal
trib.al/m4ZcJco
Bowman under fire for legacy admissions ‘hypocrisy’ as Congressional primary race heats up
nydailynews.com/2024/04/26/bowman-under-fire-for-legacy-admissions-hypocrisy-as-congressional-primary-race-heats-up/
Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Florida to talk about abortion rights: The Biden-Harris campaign has seized on abortion as a key campaign issue in Florida.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/25/kamala-harris-biden-florida-abortion-jacksonville-campaign-six-week/
Paid articlePaid
Harry Dunn Fought Rioters on Jan. 6. Now He Wants to Go to Congress: Harry Dunn Fought Rioters on Jan. 6. Now He Wants to Go to Congress
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/harry-dunn-congress-january-6-1235008259/
Top House progressives fight back in campus messaging wars: Progressive Caucus leaders Ilhan Omar and Greg Casar both visited college protests on Thursday.
axios.com/2024/04/25/ilhan-omar-columbia-university-gaza-protest
Senior Democrat calls for arrests of ‘leftwing fascists’ urging Gaza ceasefire: Congressman Adam Smith says ‘totalitarian’ protesters are ‘trying to silence ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/25/israel-gaza-ceasefire-adam-smith
President can commit crimes if Congress doesn't know: Trump lawyer: As the saying goes: It's not the crime; it's the cover-up. If former President Donald Trump ...
businessinsider.com/trump-lawyer-supreme-court-president-can-commit-crimes-congress-2024-4
Biden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in upstate New York
npr.org/2024/04/25/1246888804/biden-chips-syracuse-micron
Legislation Seeks to Aid Many Black Landowners in the South: The bills come after ProPublica’s reporting on land passed down informally within families ...
propublica.org/article/heirs-property-black-land-loss-disaster-relief-legislation-fletcher
A pro-Palestine activist from Youth Demand disrupted a speech by former US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi at the University of Oxford.
Stephen King Doubles Down on Marjorie Taylor Greene Comments: Author King shared another withering description of Rep. Greene amid her objection to a recently ...
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-stephen-king-mike-johnson-russia-ukraine-war-1894062
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.
“Israel is a critical ally of ours.”
During an interview on Newsmax, US house Speaker Mike Johnson stated that standing with Israel is “biblical admonition” ... Show more
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics