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US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...
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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.
‘Blatant aggression’: Reactions to US veto of Palestine’s UN membership bid: The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 12 in favour and two abstentions – ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/blatant-aggression-reactions-to-us-veto-of-palestines-un-membership-bid
Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel: President Biden called for tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China Monday ...
thehill.com/business/4600625-why-biden-wants-to-raise-tariffs-on-chinese-steel/
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
apnews.com/article/mayorkas-senate-impeachment-trial-democrats-29aa775c0e866f4160f320583f261a72
Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Supreme Court gives skeptical eye to key statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters
npr.org/2024/04/16/1245143434/supreme-court-january-6-arguments-fischer
Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
- The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.
- During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.
- The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
Fact check: Trump’s false and unsubstantiated claims about his Manhattan criminal case
cnn.com/2024/04/14/politics/fact-check-trump-false-hush-money-criminal-case/
Mayorkas impeachment trial: What to expect in the Senate: The House sends the articles over on Tuesday but a full-scale trial is unlikely.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/mayorkas-impeachmen-trial-expect-senate/story
HAPPENING NOW: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre hosts the White House press briefing. abcnews.go.com/politics
US says it will not renew easing of Venezuela oil sanctions unless progress made on elections
reuters.com/world/americas/us-says-it-will-not-renew-easing-venezuela-oil-sanctions-unless-progress-made-2024-04-15/
Number of homicides plunges in major cities after pandemic-era surge: The nation is on pace to see one of the most significant declines in homicides since Obama ...
axios.com/2024/04/16/homicide-rate-us-voters-trump
Just days before a firebrand politician named Donald is about to stand trial, he goes on TV to slam the charges as baseless and biased ... Show more www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/12/trump-trial-special-treatment-justice-system-00151814
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra might leave the Biden administration after the general election to run for California governor in 2026 ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/04/09/biden-cabinet-secretary-california-governors-race-00151407
Canada’s main spy agency has accused India and Pakistan of trying to meddle in the country’s last two general elections www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/10/why-is-canada-accusing-india-and-pakistan-of-election-interference
Biden promotes new student debt relief plan in Wisconsin: President Joe Biden says student loan relief will empower Americans to pursue their dreams without the ...
apnews.com/article/biden-student-loan-education-forgiveness-069d64e7e6fc4edd967adf6bc5f7e699
Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
RFK Jr. sounds like Trump as he courts MAGA voters: Kennedy's independent campaign appears to hurt President Biden more than Trump in many polls ...
axios.com/2024/04/10/kennedy-trump-maga-biden-voters
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Consultant Terminated for Comments on Removing Biden
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has ended its contract with a consultant who urged people to vote for him to 'get rid of Biden', even if it means electing Donald Trump.
- Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox announced the decision in response to a supporter's request to distance the campaign from consultant Rita Palma.
- Palma misrepresented her role in the campaign, leading to an immediate termination of her contract, as stated by Fox.
- The consultant falsely claimed to be the New York State Director of the campaign at an event unaffiliated with the campaign, resulting in her dismissal.
Capitol Police hire special prosecutors to handle rise in threats against Congress
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/us/capitol-police-special-prosecutors-threats-against-congress.html
Outgoing DHS lawyer calls to up security ahead of ‘next Jan. 6’: A departing top lawyer for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who also counseled the ...
thehill.com/policy/national-security/4573366-dhs-lawyer-security-next-jan-6/
Justice official Clark violated ethics in aiding Trump, D.C. Bar panel finds: A D.C. Bar panel found that Jeffrey Clark violated ethics rules when he was at the ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/04/justice-jeffrey-clark-bar-trump/
LISTEN | Malema prepared to offer EFF votes to ANC but with one condition — 'make Floyd finance minister'
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-05-listen-malema-prepared-to-offer-eff-votes-to-anc-but-with-one-condition-make-floyd-finance-minister/
Quick Glance: Malema offers EFF votes to ANC under condition
- EFF leader Julius Malema says he can offer the EFF votes to the ANC if they fall below 50 percent and if his deputy Floyd Shivambu becomes finance minister after the May elections.
- With less than two months to go before the May 29 elections, Malema stated that he is willing to give the EFF vote to the ANC nationally if it does not reach 50%.
- During a conversation with JJ Tabane on his Frank Dialogue podcast on YouTube, Malema emphasized that he will have one condition: the ANC must make EFF deputy leader Floyd Shivambu the finance minister.
Saudi Arabia announces 50% reduction on accumulated traffic fines before April 18, 2024
saudigazette.com.sa/article/641830
Guyana condemns Venezuela for signing into law a referendum approving annexation of disputed region
pbs.org/newshour/world/guyana-condemns-venezuela-for-signing-into-law-a-referendum-approving-annexation-of-disputed-region
Esper ‘definitely not voting for Trump,’ leaves door open for Biden: Former Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Friday said he is not voting for his old boss ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4565533-esper-definitely-not-voting-for-trump-leaves-door-open-for-biden/
UAW membership hits lowest point since Great Recession: The union reported a loss of nearly 13,000 members from 2022.
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/03/28/uaw-membership-lowest-great-recession/73136338007/
'What the hell is the point of the UN?' Watch journalist Matt Lee's response when the US State Department spokesman says he doesn't expect the Gaza ceasefire ... Show more
Election denier who Trump wanted to take over DOJ invokes the 5th in disbarment hearing
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/election-denier-trump-wanted-take-doj-pleads-5th-disbarment-hearing-rcna145341
Quick Glance: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark may face disbarment for aiding Trump
- D.C. Bar attorney recommends professional sanctions for Clark's attempt to overturn election
- Clark accused of repeatedly violating Justice Department ethics in election interference efforts
- Allegations include drafting a letter with false claims regarding election fraud
- Testimony reveals Clark's defiance of DOJ policies and personal meetings with Trump
Sikhs in California vote on independence from India : Sikhs in California will vote in a referendum to push for their own independent state in India
npr.org/2024/03/30/1241808874/sikh-independence-separatists-india-punjab-transnational-california
Speaker Anita Among has protested the move by Ministry of Finance to slash Parliament’s budget by 50%, with MPs describing the decision as humiliating and ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
Former Trump DOJ official Jeffrey Clark fights to save law license as disciplinary trial begins
politico.com/news/2024/03/26/former-trump-doj-official-disciplinary-trial-00149060
Another man who threatened then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs sentenced to prison
cnn.com/2024/03/25/politics/arizona-election-threat-hobbs-sentenced/
Quick Glance: Federal Charges for Threatening Election Workers
- The Justice Department reported that approximately 20 individuals have been charged for threatening election officials during the 2020 and 2022 elections, with over half a dozen receiving sentences ranging from one to 3 ½ years.
- Investigators must assess reported threats to determine if they escalate from free speech to actual violent or death threats, considering the reason behind the threat and its impact on the recipient.
- Threats commonly arise during election periods, often fueled by denial of election results, leading to severe consequences for election workers, their families, and colleagues.
- Judge Steven P. Logan emphasized that violent threats pose a significant risk to American institutions and employees, constituting a direct assault on the rule of law.
🔴 Live: No let-up in Gaza war despite UN resolution demanding ceasefire: Israeli troops battled Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240326-%F0%9F94%B4-live-no-let-up-in-gaza-war-despite-un-resolution-demanding-a-ceasefire
School feeding programme boosts enrollment in Wajir: The initiative aims at addressing malnutrition, especially of learners from disadvantaged backgrounds.
standardmedia.co.ke/north-eastern/article/2001492163/school-feeding-programme-boosts-enrollment-in-wajir
Taiwan's foreign ministry said it believes US support will remain unchanged no matter who wins the presidential election, but it will stay on guard for ... Show more
Trump Justice official Clark faces ethics hearing over 2020 election role: Jeffrey Clark, a senior official in former U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
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'Collapse of Political Ambition': EU Shelves Nature Restoration Law: "To let this go now means we go into European elections saying the European system is ...
commondreams.org/news/eu-nature-restoration-law
Justice Department: Crackdown on threats to election officials won’t relent: A federal task force on election threats has brought 20 criminal cases since 2021.
politico.com/news/2024/03/25/justice-department-threats-election-officials-00148934
Egypt Welcomes UN Security Council’s Resolution for ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ During Ramadan
egyptianstreets.com/2024/03/25/egypt-welcomes-un-security-councils-resolution-for-immediate-ceasefire-during-ramadan/
Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
U.S. and U.K. announce sanctions over China-linked hacks on election watchdog and lawmakers
nbcnews.com/tech/security/us-uk-announce-sanctions-china-linked-hacks-election-watchdog-lawmaker-rcna144962
Biden's border "nuclear option" is still on the table: "The bullet's in the chamber."
axios.com/2024/03/24/biden-border-executive-action-immigration-2024-election
Biden signs funding package after Senate vote avoids government shutdown: The package funds key federal agencies through the end of the fiscal year in September.
axios.com/2024/03/23/government-shutdown-avoided-senate-passes-funding-budget
Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
State Department's Donald Lu denied the "conspiracy" that the U.S. allegedly pressured Pakistan to oust former Prime Minister Imran Khan ... Show more
Passport costs are going to rise within weeks after the Home Office confirmed new fees www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/passport-costs-set-rise-within-28854401
HAPPENING NOW: Congressional Democrats hold a news conference marking the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. abcnews.go.com/politics
Moldova expels Russian diplomat for organising "elections" in unrecognised Transnistria
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/19/7447140/
Junior doctors vote to continue strike action: Ballot results give British Medical Association another six-month mandate for walkouts in England.
bbc.com/news/health-68615821
Blinken: Russian presidential election ‘can only be described as undemocratic’: Secretary of State Antony Blinken denounced Russia’s presidential elections ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4541431-blinken-russian-presidential-election-can-only-be-described-as-undemocratic/
Faced with an election ban, Venezuela opposition leader names alternate: Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado named professor Corina Yoris as her replacement ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/22/faced-with-an-election-ban-venezuela-opposition-leader-names-alternate
Quick Glance: Venezuelan Opposition Unites Behind New Candidate
- The Venezuelan opposition announced the nomination of a new candidate to challenge President Nicolas Maduro, signaling a renewed push towards democracy.
- The decision to name Corina Yoris as the candidate was seen as a surprising display of unity after María Corina Machado was disqualified by the country's highest court.
- Despite initial hopes for a fair election outcome, questions arose as the opposition presented Corina Yoris as the new candidate for the July 28 elections.
- The consolidation of the opposition around a single candidate is viewed as a significant step towards a democratic transition in Venezuela.
Trump-backed charity Border911 may be 'breaking the law' with border-focused push to influence election, some experts say
abcnews.go.com/US/trump-backed-charity-border911-breaking-law-border-focused/story
Junior doctors announcing that they will continue striking over a further six months "is dissapointing" and "patients are suffering the ... Show more news.sky.com/story/junior-doctors-vote-overwhelmingly-for-strikes-over-a-further-six-months-13087589
Justice official Clark violated ethics in aiding Trump, D.C. Bar panel finds: A D.C. Bar panel found that Jeffrey Clark violated ethics rules when he was at the ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/04/justice-jeffrey-clark-bar-trump/
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