Democrats face increasing Arab and Muslim voter rejection:

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At Brooklyn Seder Protest, Jewish New Yorkers Target Schumer Over Aid: Pro-Palestinian Jewish groups rallied near Chuck Schumer’s home on the second night of ...

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The Failures of an American Muslim and Jewish Dialogue: A former member of a prominent program in which both sides shared perspectives reflects on its ...

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With Trump in court, can Biden take control of the election?: As polls show the race tied, the president is campaigning around the country and his opponent is ...

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Quick Glance: Fact Check: Biden Repeats Claim of Arrest for Defending Civil Rights. Still No Evidence

President Joe Biden reiterated his story of allegedly trying to defend the civil rights of Black Americans on 'The Howard Stern Show.' However, there is no evidence to support his claim of ever being arrested at a civil rights protest, as noted by 'The Washington Post' and 'PolitiFact.'

Biden has told the story of his supposed presence at a specific protest in Delaware at least twice without mentioning an arrest. He stated that the police simply took him home on that day.

It is impossible to prove definitively whether Biden was present at this or a similar protest over 60 years ago. He has also made other false claims about his personal life in the past.

Biden falsely claimed to have 'driven an 18-wheeler' and that he never earned $400,000 in a year. During his 2020 presidential campaign, he claimed to have been 'arrested' as a US senator while trying to visit South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela in prison, which turned out to be untrue.

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US Senate has agreement on FISA reauthorization, will vote on Friday night, Schumer says

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‘Son of Hamas’ Mosab Hassan Yousef: ‘If we finish Rafah, we finish Hamas’: Back in the public sphere after Oct. 7, the former terror scion turned undercover Shin ...

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Biden is giving $6 billion to Micron for a semiconductor project in upstate New York

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Haley attracts more than 150K votes in Pennsylvania GOP primary, weeks after dropping bid

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Pro-Israel groups target progressive lawmakers in primaries: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and other pro-Israel groups are ramping up ...

thehill.com/homenews/4606301-pro-israel-groups-target-progressive-lawmakers-primaries/

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Senate passes $95B foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: What's next?

abcnews.go.com/Politics/senate-returns-95b-foreign-aid-package-ukraine-israel/story

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.

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Forecasting pioneer: ‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’: A notable forecaster of presidential elections said in a recent interview that “a lot ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4624541-forecasting-pioneer-lictman-biden-trump-2024/

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Senate reaches deal to pass FISA reauthorization by deadline: After hours of stalemate, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced a deal Friday ...

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4606971-senate-reaches-deal-to-pass-fisa-reauthorization-by-deadline/

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Apr 21

American leaders should stay out of internal Israeli politics, Israel's president says

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Apr 17

US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment: The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed impeachment charges against President Joe ...

reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/

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Alabama: Voters to decide primary runoffs in new Congressional District: Alabama voters have cast their ballots to decide party nominees for the state’s 2nd ...

apnews.com/article/alabama-2nd-congressional-district-primary-election-3c71c050841f20d751226463731868c7

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Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4604151-cruz-democrats-tossed-two-centuries-of-precedent-by-rejecting-mayorkas-impeachment/

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Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment ‘awful precedent,’ ‘abuse of process’: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused House Republicans of ...

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Senate to stay in session to pass House’s Ukraine, Israel package: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned Senate colleagues Friday they should be ...

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4605178-senate-weekend-fisa-ukraine-israel-package/

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Apr 24

Trump wins Pennsylvania, but Nikki Haley wins over 147,000 votes: Possible warning signs have emerged for the former president in his bid to reclaim the White ...

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Apr 20

Senate Passes Two-Year Extension of Surveillance Law Just After It Expired: The law lapsed only briefly after a late-night deal that allowed votes on privacy ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/20/us/politics/senate-passes-surveillance-law-extension.html

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Apr 24

Trump wins Pennsylvania GOP primary: Former President Trump has won the GOP primary in Pennsylvania, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616195-trump-wins-pennsylvania-gop-primary/

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Apr 13

Schumer: ‘American people will see right through’ Trump’s abortion stance: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a floor speech Tuesday that the ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4583173-schumer-american-people-will-see-right-through-trumps-abortion-stance/

Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy

Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.

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Students react after Columbia succumbs to Zionist donor pressure: Students face a mix of both institutionalised and grassroots Zionism backed by powerful lobbies ...

trtworld.com/magazine/students-react-after-columbia-succumbs-to-zionist-donor-pressure-17902229

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.

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Apr 18

Kennedy Family Endorses Biden Against RFK Jr.: President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family as he aims ...

time.com/6968479/kennedy-family-endorse-joe-biden-rfk-jr/

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Biden says he’s happy to debate Trump ahead of November’s election: President Biden says he will debate former President Trump ahead of this year’s election ...

cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/biden-trump-debate/

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Apr 17

Biden moves to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela: Officials said the administration determined that Maduro’s government reneged on a deal that offered a ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/17/biden-oil-sanctions-venezuela-00152821

Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector

The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.

The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'

While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.

Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.

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Billionaire Jeff Yass linked to $16m in donations to anti-Muslim and pro-Israel groups

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/24/jeff-yass-anti-muslim-pro-israel-donations

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Senator Patty Murray Won't Stop Sending Billions of Taxpayer Dollars to Israel: On Tuesday, over two hundred of Senator Murray’s Jewish constituents and ...

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Tony Gonzales blasts fellow Republicans as ‘scumbags,’ klansmen: Gonzales’ interview on CNN infuriated members of the House Freedom Caucus ...

texastribune.org/2024/04/22/tony-gonzales-republicans-matt-gaetz-scumbags/

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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Apr 24

The Gateway Pundit declaring bankruptcy amid voter misinformation lawsuit: The site is facing a lawsuit over accusations that it committed ballot fraud to alter ...

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Republicans are starting to worry about RFK Jr.: Even Donald Trump acknowledged Monday that the independent candidate "probably hurts both" Biden and ...

Quick Glance: Trump Uncertain About Impact of RFK Jr. on Election

While publicly expressing confidence, Trump is unsure how independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. will influence the election.

An NBC News poll revealed Kennedy has a stronger negative impact on Trump than Biden, as Republicans view him more favorably.

Kennedy attracts voters from both major parties and faces criticism from both sides, creating a dynamic election campaign.

Democrats fear Kennedy's fame and political stances may jeopardize support for Biden, while Republicans criticize his environmental and anti-corporate positions.

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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/

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GOP lawmaker: You can’t call ‘for the eradication of Jews and think everything is going to be just okay’

thehill.com/homenews/house/4613351-gop-lawmaker-you-cant-call-for-the-eradication-of-jews-and-think-everything-is-going-to-be-just-okay/

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Biden tries to win back progressives, young people with left-leaning policy: Polls suggest the strategy may be working.

axios.com/2024/04/25/biden-progressives-young-voters

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Apr 15

U.S. news organizations urge Biden, Trump to commit to debates: A dozen leading U.S. news organizations collectively urged U.S. President Joe Biden and former ...

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Quick Glance: News Organizations Encourage Biden and Trump to Commit to Debates

Twelve news organizations called on presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump to commit to debates, emphasizing their significance since 1976 in every campaign.

Highlighting the importance of debates, the organizations urged the candidates to discuss their visions for the nation's future before the American people.

While Trump is willing to debate his rival, Biden has not yet committed to further debates, and formal invitations have not been issued yet.

The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.

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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

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Apr 14

Pressure builds on House Republicans to pass Senate foreign aid bill after Iran strikes

thehill.com/homenews/house/4593532-pressure-builds-on-house-republicans-to-pass-senate-foreign-aid-bill-after-iran-strikes/

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Pro-Israel money pours in to unseat progressives in congressional races: Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush face formidable challenges but Rashida Tlaib ...

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/17/pro-israel-money-progressives-congress-challenges

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Apr 13

Trump’s extreme rhetoric is a mainstay of his 2024 campaign. Much of it could become a reality if he wins another term

cnn.com/2024/04/13/politics/trump-rhetoric/

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43 Senate Republicans write to Schumer to demand Mayorkas trial: Forty-three Senate Republicans led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) signed a letter to Senate ...

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4589048-republicans-schumer-mayorkas-trial/

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Apr 09

Senate Democrats to dismiss Mayorkas charges, skip full impeachment trial: The lack of a full trial will snatch an opportunity from Republicans to go on the ...

axios.com/2024/04/09/senate-democrats-dismiss-mayorkas-impeachment

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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GOP vice presidential hopefuls look for Trump’s golden ticket: Former President Trump may be handing a golden ticket to whomever he picks as his running mate for ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4606184-gop-vice-presidential-hopefuls-look-for-trumps-golden-ticket/

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Apr 16

Trump fundraising intensifies, Democrats post big hauls and other first-quarter takeaways

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Apr 19

Johnson jams Schumer on TikTok ban: The possibility of a U.S. ban on TikTok is more real than ever.

axios.com/2024/04/18/tiktok-ban-law-bill-mike-johnson

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WATCH: House of Representatives delivers Mayorkas articles of impeachment to the Senate

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RFK Jr. will appear on Hawaii ballot, third state to include him: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on Hawaii’s presidential ...

cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/rfk-jr-will-appear-on-hawaii-ballot-third-state-to-include-him/

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Trump says abortion is up to the states, declines to endorse national limit: His announcement is likely to disappoint anti-abortion groups after his campaign ...

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With federal fraud trial looming, George Santos drops out of New York House race: The scandal-plagued former Republican congressman, ousted from his House seat ...

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.'

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She saved her baby in fatal crash: Penal mother Simran Rahamut used her body as a human shield to protect her one-year-old infant when the family’s vehicle ...

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Apr 21

Arizona House Speaker finds himself in eye of abortion rights tornado: Arizona state House Speaker Ben Toma (R) is facing a reckoning as he tries to navigate the ...

thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4606398-arizona-house-speaker-finds-himself-in-eye-of-abortion-rights-tornado/

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Apr 22

The Richest Man in Pennsylvania Is Not Having a Good Month: Jeff Yass' bets on DJT stock—and against one of the members of the Squad—are not looking so hot.

slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/jeff-yass-tiktok-bytedance-summer-lee-pennsylvania-trump-djt-not-a-good-month.html

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Apr 24

Kari Lake bemoans fact that Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban is not being enforced, in another apparent shift

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Apr 14

Trump endorses Dave McCormick for Senate in Pennsylvania: Former President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed the Senate campaign of Republican Dave McCormick in ...

cnn.com/2024/04/13/politics/trump-dave-mccormick-senate-pennsylvania/

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Apr 14

Iran attack prompts renewed call for aid to Israel, other U.S. allies: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday called on Congress to pass a stalled aid ...

nydailynews.com/2024/04/14/iran-attack-prompts-renewed-call-for-aid-to-israel-other-u-s-allies/

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Christie says Biden ‘stupid’ for not reaching out to him: Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said it was “pretty stupid” for President Biden not to reach ...

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Apr 21

Bill Barr says he's backing Trump 2024 because 'far left' is a greater threat: 'Heavy-handed bunch of thugs'

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Apr 13

Republican Party an ‘unprecedented dumpster fire’: Democratic strategist: A veteran Democratic strategist painted a dark picture for Republicans on Monday ahead ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4582402-republican-party-an-unprecedented-dumpster-fire-democratic-strategist/

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Trump campaign asks for more presidential debates: Trump skipped all of the GOP primary debates.

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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ in November

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Latinos have Jewish allies in the fight for a Gaza cease-fire: Plenty of Jews support Palestinians, so it's wrong to say there's a schism between Latinos and ...

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Chuck Schumer slams Trump’s abortion flip-flop as Arizona court upholds ban: The Senate majority leader called out Trump for his hard-to-pin-down stance on ...

nydailynews.com/2024/04/09/schumer-slams-trump-abortion-flip-flop/

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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Apr 10

U.S. voters take Trump's hush money charges seriously: Poll: 64% of registered voters described the charges as at least "somewhat serious."

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Trump is just days from his first criminal trial after latest legal gambit fails: Donald Trump is close to running out of time in his last-ditch bid to stave off ...

cnn.com/2024/04/08/politics/trump-criminal-trial-nears-analysis/

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.

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Democrats nervous Trump wooing centrists from Biden: Democrats are growing increasingly nervous that former President Trump will woo centrist voters away from ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4583813-democrats-nervous-trump-wooing-centrists-from-biden/

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Ted Cruz angles for a bipartisan rebrand: Cruz rose to fame as a right-wing fighter, but he hopes to highlight his unsung accomplishments as he faces Rep ...

texastribune.org/2024/04/10/ted-cruz-bipartisan-senate-reelection/

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Why narrow majorities and House gridlock are here to stay in 2024: The number of truly competitive seats is smaller than it's been in decades.

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Apr 14

RFK Jr. anxiety rises among Senate Democrats: Senators in both parties are warning that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may end up tipping the presidential election to ...

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4591164-rfk-jr-anxiety-rises-among-senate-democrats/

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Apr 24

Secretive conservative donor group meets to draw up 2024 plans — with a call-in from Trump

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Apr 16

New Hybrid PAC looks to help naturalized citizens, Muslim candidates run for federal office

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U.S.-Israel politics set to roil Democratic primaries: Republican donors and pro-Israel Democrats are working to defeat some of the most liberal members of the ...

Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks

Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.

The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.

The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.

The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.

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These Mormon women are rejecting Trump, fraying GOP support in a key state: In this swing state, every voting bloc can make a difference. That includes Maricopa ...