Justice Clarence Thomas returns to US Supreme Court after absence: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas returned to the bench on Tuesday ...
reuters.com/world/us/justice-clarence-thomas-returns-us-supreme-court-after-absence-2024-04-16/
Election 2024 latest news: Biden campaigns in Philadelphia with members of Kennedy family
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/
Supreme Court appears divided on case that could upend felony charges against Jan. 6 rioters, Trump
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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.
A Political Fight Over Steel and Union Votes in the 2024 Election: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
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Trump endorses a Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate he once condemned : In a rally Saturday night, Donald Trump endorsed Dave McCormick, the Republican trying to ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/13/trump-mccormick-pennsylvania-senate/
Are you a resident of Camas or Eugene? If so, congratulations, you’re in one of the best places to live in America. www.oregonlive.com/trending/2024/04/these-two-oregon-and-washington-cities-named-among-best-places-to-live-in-us.html
David Cameron meets Donald Trump amid push to shore up Ukraine support: In Washington the British foreign secretary will urge congressional leaders to advance ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/09/david-cameron-donald-trump-meeting-washington-ukraine-support-russia
Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
Phillies turn to Cristopher Sanchez in bid for sweep of Nats: The Philadelphia Phillies have their first winning streak of 2024, and they'd like to add a series ...
reuters.com/sports/phillies-turn-cristopher-sanchez-bid-sweep-nats-2024-04-07/
Like Arafat, Netanyahu is choosing political power over securing his people’s future
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-like-arafat-netanyahu-is-choosing-political-power-over-securing-his/
Expect to see AI ‘weaponized to deceive voters’ in this year’s presidential election
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/expect-to-see-ai-weaponized-to-deceive-voters-in-this-years-presidential-election.html
Burgettstown man arrested by the FBI for alleged acts during 2021 Capitol riot
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Trial and Ukraine dispute: is Trump losing control?: As the criminal trial against Trump progresses in New York, the former president is setting the agenda in ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/prozess-und-ukraine-streit-entgleitet-trump-die-kontrolle-19659011.html
New Palestinian prime minister forms government of experts: Newly appointed Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa of the Palestinian Authority (PA) has ...
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US says Palestinians are close to changing 'pay for slay’ program : The Biden administration has some two dozen proposals to reform a much-reviled institution it ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/29/us-says-palestinians-are-close-to-changing-pay-for-slay-program-00149734
Judge blocks tighter Washington state oversight of immigration detention center: A federal judge blocked Washington state from enforcing most of a law intended ...
reuters.com/legal/judge-blocks-tighter-washington-state-oversight-immigration-detention-center-2024-03-10/
What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the war in Gaza?
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinian-authority-government-explainer-aefe041e045f2c60918b42f42185f41e
Palestinian factions seek unity at Moscow meeting as Russia vies for greater role in Gaza war
cnn.com/2024/02/29/middleeast/palestinian-moscow-meeting-russia-gaza-war-intl/
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Americans for Prosperity super PAC launches Senate ads in two key states: Americans For Prosperity Action is planning to launch ads Monday supporting the likely ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/americans-prosperity-super-pac-launches-senate-ads-two-key-states-rcna140433
Charles Koch group boosts GOP Senate candidates in Pennsylvania, Nevada: Americans For Prosperity (AFP) Action, the super PAC wing of the conservative network ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4489692-charles-koch-group-boosts-gop-senate-candidates-in-pennsylvania-nevada/
Washington Notebook: New third party kicks off statewide campaign: A new political party chaired by former New Jersey Republican Gov. Christie Whitman and former ...
post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2024/03/28/forward-party-pennsylvania-butler-works-electrical-steel-mccormick-campaign-ad/stories/202403270092
10 years in, here’s what to know about WA charter schools: In the days after a story about challenges brewing at Why Not You Academy charter school ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/24/10-years-in-heres-what-to-know-about-wa-charter-schools/
Walmart Is Luring Wealthy Shoppers With Fine Foods and Trendy Clothes: The lighting is warm and bright, the aisles are broad and shelves display $50 silk sleep ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-21/walmart-wmt-targets-wealthier-shoppers-with-high-end-products
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US Vote Pitches Bidenomics Against Celebrity: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet, sign up here.
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Who is Mohammad Mustafa, the new prime minister of Palestinian Authority : Mohammad Mustafa, a leading business figure, was appointed as the prime minister of ...
wionews.com/world/who-is-mohammad-mustafa-the-new-prime-minister-of-palestinian-authority-700239
Quick Glance: Abbas appoints adviser as prime minister amid reform calls
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser to be the next prime minister in response to U.S. pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority, aligning with Washington’s postwar vision for Gaza.
- Mohammad Mustafa, a U.S.-educated economist and political independent, will lead a technocratic government in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, potentially overseeing Gaza administration before statehood.
- It remains uncertain if the appointment of a new Cabinet led by a close ally of Abbas would meet U.S. reform demands, with the 88-year-old president retaining overall control.
- Mustafa has been tasked with developing plans to reunify administration in the West Bank and Gaza, lead government, security services, and economic reforms, and combat corruption.
10 years in, here’s what to know about WA charter schools: What to know about Washington’s relatively young (and hotly contested) charter school sector ...
seattletimes.com/education-lab/10-years-in-heres-what-to-know-about-wa-charter-schools/
Palestinian statehood: Do it right: Handled properly, US recognition of the PA as a nascent state could turn the current breakdown into a breakthrough toward ...
blogs.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-statehood-do-it-right/
Talks of a new technocratic government are growing after Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh resigned from his post ... Show more www.al-monitor.com/originals/2024/02/palestinian-pm-shtayyeh-resigns-paving-way-technocratic-government
US Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen announced that Israel has agreed to resume the transfer of tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority (PA) to fund ... Show more
Washington Notebook: Powerful Western Pa. congressman draws an opponent: A veteran of the second Iraq War has announced he is challenging U.S. Rep ...
post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2024/02/02/reschenthaler-hospital-fetterman-cannabis-2024-election-house-senate/stories/202401310081
Former worker pours out $600,000 worth of wine, WA cops say. Now he’s been arrested
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article285857331.html
Washington's record decline in pharmacies, by the numbers: A record number of Washington state pharmacies shut down last year, driven by the string of Bartell ...
seattletimes.com/business/wa-pharmacies-close-in-record-numbers-as-bartell-drugs-rite-aid-slide/
Hamas says it is awaiting new truce proposal from mediators’ talks with Israel: Israel says it will attack the Gaza city of Rafah if no truce agreement is ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-hamas-says-it-is-awaiting-new-truce-proposal-from-mediators-talks-with/
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Even in states with legal cannabis, teens are using less: “Like tobacco, like alcohol, there is not a safe way for an adolescent to use cannabis.”
post-gazette.com/news/health/2024/02/02/marijuana-use-teens-us/stories/202401310072
US election: What if Biden or Trump leaves the race?: Washington: Biden versus Trump: The lineup in the 2024 US election has long been a foregone conclusion ...
omanobserver.om/article/1149792/world/americas/us-election-what-if-biden-or-trump-leaves-the-race
American steel buyers hail Nippon deal that scares Washington: Both Democratic Senators from U.S. Steel’s home state of Pennsylvania want the deal killed ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/02/04/companies/american-steel-buyers-welcome-nippon/
Kroger-Albertsons merger faces 'big threat' from lawsuits: The Washington lawsuit or future litigation could kill the Kroger merger with Albertsons ...
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Bloomberg New Briefing: Stock Market Euphoria, Steel Deal Headaches: Something for the weekend.
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Washington Notebook: New study debunks allegations of election fraud in Pennsylvania
post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2024/01/25/voter-fraud-2020-presidential-election-deluzio-thompson-lee/stories/202401240106
Foxx orders Penn to turn over documents for House antisemitism investigation: House Education Committee Chair Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) sent a letter to the ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4427563-house-education-foxx-upenn-antisemitism-investigation/
Why western schemes for another Palestinian collaborator leadership will fail: In planning for a 'post-war' Gaza, the western powers want to follow the ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/war-gaza-why-western-plans-another-palestinian-client-regime-will-fail
Small commuter airliner traveling from Dulles lands on road: A small commuter plane which took off from Dulles Airport near Washington, DC ...
cnn.com/2024/01/19/us/small-commuter-airliner-traveling-from-dulles-lands-on-road/
Quick Glance: Small Plane Emergency Landing on Virginia Highway
- A small plane with seven people on board made an emergency landing on the Loudoun County Parkway in Virginia shortly after taking off from Dulles Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
- The Virginia Department of Transportation shared a photo of the plane on the highway shortly after the incident, noting that southbound lanes on the parkway were closed.
Scott Perry ‘offends me,’ says Republican running for his seat: A Pennsylvania Republican looking to take Rep. Scott Perry’s (R-Pa.) seat said he is launching ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4425708-scott-perry-gop-house-seat-challenger-newman/
Who is in charge of Gaza and the West Bank?: Power in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, the so-called Palestinian territories, has been divided among three ...
cfr.org/backgrounder/who-governs-palestinians
Smotrich touts revival of Gaza settlements after war, says no innocents in Strip: Finance minister says he wants Israel to 'encourage voluntary emigration' of ...
timesofisrael.com/smotrich-touts-revival-of-gaza-settlements-after-war-says-no-innocents-in-strip/
3 college heads testified before the House last month. One still has her job: Less than a month after the leaders of three top U.S. colleges testified before the ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4387146-mit-harvard-penn-antisemitism-stefanik-gay-kornbluth/
Nippon Steel sends delegation to Washington to gauge U.S. Steel deal: WASHINGTON -- Nippon Steel sent a delegation to Washington last week to meet with lawmakers ...
asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade/Nippon-Steel-sends-delegation-to-Washington-to-gauge-U.S.-Steel-deal
Stefanik celebrates UPenn president’s resignation after targeting university heads
thehill.com/homenews/house/4352008-stefanik-celebrates-upenn-presidents-resignation/
Quick Glance: University President Resigns Over Antisemitism Testimony
- Pennsylvania University president Liz Magill resigns amidst antisemitism controversy.
- She will stay until an interim president is appointed.
- Magill, along with Harvard and MIT presidents, faced criticism for their testimony.
- The university is under fire for inadequate response to antisemitism.
IDF says it blew up Gaza City tunnel network that included offices of Sinwar, Deif
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-december-21-2023/
Nicotine pouches don’t curb cravings like cigarettes do, study finds: Pennsylvanians, more so than their counterparts country-wide, like their tobacco ...
post-gazette.com/news/health/2024/01/21/nicotine-pouches-cigarette-cravings/stories/202401210003
Does Israel have a vision for the day after Hamas?: Hamas’ rule in Gaza may end due to its own strategic miscalculation, but the real question is what happens ...
euronews.com/2023/12/06/does-israel-have-a-vision-for-the-day-after-hamas
Universities Face Congressional Inquiry and Angry Donors Over Handling of Antisemitism
nytimes.com/2023/12/07/us/university-of-pennsylvania-mit-harvard-antisemitism.html
Quick Glance: US College Presidents Testify on Campus Antisemitism
- Jewish students report antisemitic threats and assaults.
- University administrators accused of failing to protect Jewish people.
- Testimony to House Committee on Education on the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Frequent pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrations on campus have raised allegations of antisemitism.
For Sale: 1986 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas in Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Find classic cars, collector cars and vintage muscle cars on ClassicCars.com. Search ...
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Geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights to Pa. on Thursday night: forecasters
pennlive.com/news/2023/11/geomagnetic-storm-could-bring-northern-lights-to-pa-on-thursday-night-forecasters.html
States that had more deaths than births, population change: West Virginia, Oregon, and Pennsylvania are among the states that had natural decrease last year ...
businessinsider.com/more-deaths-than-births-natural-population-change-states-map-2024-1
The Palestinian Authority Can’t Govern Gaza After the War: The Ramallah-based PA lacks the capability and legitimacy to shepherd Gaza toward a post-Hamas future ...
thedailybeast.com/the-palestinian-authority-cant-govern-gaza-after-the-war
Halt the genocide - World - Al-Ahram Weekly: As calls to end the war in Gaza grow louder Israel is pushing for more days to kill
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/50/1203/515397/AlAhram-Weekly/World/Halt-the-genocide.aspx
Pa.’s U.S. House GOP members split over Santos expulsion as Democrats vote to oust him
pennlive.com/news/2023/12/pas-us-house-gop-members-split-over-santos-expulsion-as-democrats-vote-to-oust-him.html
Quick Glance: George Santos Expelled from Congress
- House vote: New York Republican George Santos expelled.
- Santos, sixth member expelled in a Congress vote.
- Over 100 Republicans voted with Democrats for Santos' expulsion.
- Santos to be replaced in special election, date not set.
Abbas denouncing Hamas, but criticism kept private due to IDF ‘aggression’ – top aide
timesofisrael.com/abbas-denouncing-hamas-but-criticism-kept-private-due-to-idf-aggression-top-aide/
Without a Palestinian partner, U.S. will be forced to accept full Israeli rule of the Gaza Strip
haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-12-19/ty-article/.premium/without-palestinian-partner-u-s-will-be-forced-to-accept-full-israeli-rule-of-gaza/0000018c-8122-d301-a3ac-87e30ef20000
Did Liz Magill get a payout when she resigned as Penn’s president? : The University of Pennsylvania has declined to release the financial terms of president Liz ...
inquirer.com/education/liz-magill-university-pennsylvania-contract-severance-20231214.html
Michigan, Washington move up in top five of US LBM Coaches Poll, while Ohio State tumbles
eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/11/26/college-football-coaches-poll-michigan-ohio-state/71670042007/
Education Department investigating UW, Whitman College over campus discrimination
nytimes.com/2023/12/13/us/politics/education-department-campus-discrimination.html
Fox News Seeks to Toss Fired TV Producer’s 2020 Election Coverage Suit: Fox News asked a federal judge in Washington to dismiss a lawsuit by a former TV producer ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-08/fox-news-seeks-to-toss-fired-producer-s-election-coverage-suit
Two men convicted in US of trying to sell Iranian petroleum: A U.S. jury has convicted two Texas men of trying to sell Iranian petroleum in violation of ...
reuters.com/world/two-men-convicted-us-trying-sell-iran-petroleum-2023-11-17/
Biden wants network of 500,000 EV chargers. Two states are getting a head start.: Ohio and Pennsylvania are leading the way in the completion of a more robust ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2023/11/11/electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure/
Stanford added to US Civil Rights investigation into antisemitism and Islamophobia on college campuses
mercurynews.com/2023/12/13/stanford-rutgers-added-to-us-civil-rights-investigations/
Movie Review: 'Rustin' with an outstanding Colman Domingo is a terrific look at March on Washington
apnews.com/article/rustin-movie-review-coleman-828d9aaac507408265999bce9b5e8f56
PA premier: Israel can’t destroy Hamas as it’s an idea, and not just in Gaza: Shtayyeh charges main goal of Israeli op 'not going to happen,' alleges it's a war ...
timesofisrael.com/pa-premier-israel-cant-destroy-hamas-as-its-an-idea-and-not-just-in-gaza/
250K in Pa. signed up for Biden administration’s student loan relief plan: Across Pennsylvania, more than 230,000 individuals with outstanding student loans have ...
pennlive.com/news/2023/11/250k-pennsylvanians-sign-up-for-biden-administration-student-loan-relief-plan.html
Billboards at University of Pennsylvania call for president to be fired: Trucks circled the University of Pennsylvania campus on Friday with billboards calling ...
torontosun.com/news/world/university-of-pennsylvania-president-expected-to-be-asked-to-resign-after-congressional-testimony
Blinken blasts settler violence, tells Abbas Gazans must not be ‘forcibly displaced’
timesofisrael.com/blinken-blasts-settler-violence-tells-abbas-gazans-must-not-be-forcibly-displaced/
Pennsylvania is restoring Medicaid benefits for 105,000 people, including many children
inquirer.com/health/pennsylvania-medicaid-redetermination-ex-parte-20231113.html
Mike Johnson, a political unknown, united Republicans to become House speaker. Here's how he did it.
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/26/who-is-mike-johnson-house-speaker-republicans/71320721007/
Quick Glance: The Role of Speaker Mike Johnson's Religious Views in Politics
- Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, currently serving his fourth term in Congress, is gaining attention for his strong religious views and how they shape his political decisions.
- During a recent interview on Fox News, Johnson was asked by a member of the media about his thoughts on various topics.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Johnson for his extreme anti-abortion stance.
- Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign, described Johnson as the most anti-equality Speaker in the U.S. in a statement to ABC News.
Sen. John Fetterman Says Fellow Democrat Joe Manchin Won't 'Be Around Much Longer'
huffpost.com/entry/john-fetterman-joe-machin_n_65453ab9e4b06bc01e242dac
The True Story Behind 'Rustin': We break down the true story behind Bayard Rustin and how this unsung hero affected the Civil Rights movement.
collider.com/rustin-movie-true-story/
Fetterman disses Manchin, says he won't be in Senate for 'much longer': The Pennsylvania senator's missive against his party's most vulnerable 2024 incumbent ...
businessinsider.com/fetterman-manchin-dress-code-not-senator-much-longer-2023-11
Gov. Josh Shapiro maintains strong approval rating, voters aren’t familiar with Supreme Court race, and other takeaways from a Pa. poll
inquirer.com/politics/election/pennsylvania-poll-trump-biden-supreme-court-shapiro-20231101.html
Did Hamas Ignite a Third Intifada? It All Depends on the West Bank: The Third Intifada all depends on the West Bank.
foreignaffairs.com/israel/did-hamas-ignite-third-intifada
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Israel says Palestinian Authority in current form should not run Gaza
deccanherald.com/world/israel-says-palestinian-authority-in-current-form-should-not-run-gaza-2767677
Xi-Biden summit: China-US diplomatic flurry sets stage for main Apec event. But what can we expect?
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3241027/china-us-relations-xi-biden-apec-meeting-main-event-after-diplomatic-talks-background
Quick Glance: Xi, Biden to hold first meeting in San Francisco
- President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden will meet next week in San Francisco for the first time in a year.
- The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the APEC summit, where Xi will also be in attendance.
- The aim of the meeting is to stabilize relations and discuss pressing global crises.
- Biden is expected to warn Xi against any attempt to meddle in Taiwan's elections.
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