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The House Passes Billions in Aid for Ukraine and Israel After Months of Struggle: The House swiftly approved $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine ...
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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.
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Greene response to bipartisan criticism: ‘The American people agree with me’: Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo on Sunday confronted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...
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Greene response to bipartisan criticism: ‘The American people agree with ...
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Bannon says House Republicans secretly want Trump to lose: Steve Bannon, former President Trump’s 2016 campaign executive, railed against House Republicans on ...
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Bannon says House Republicans secretly want Trump to lose
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Trump campaign asks for portion of fundraising from candidates who use his name or image
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Trump campaign asks for portion of fundraising from candidates who use his ...
Quick Glance: Trump campaign seeks share of candidates' donations
  • The Trump campaign asks Republican candidates using his name and image in fundraising appeals to give at least 5 percent of the proceeds to the campaign.

  • The purpose of the 5 percent request is to prevent 'scammers' from misusing Trump's brand and affecting his fundraising efforts.

  • Trump is struggling to catch up to Biden's fundraising and aims to boost his campaign account with the help of donors.

  • The campaign warns of consequences for vendors and requests compliance with guidelines to avoid suspension of business relationships.
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House Republicans blame Greene and Freedom Caucus for lack of border wins: "If you were a true conservative, you would actually advance border security ...
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House Republicans blame Greene and Freedom Caucus for lack of border wins
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Pence argues Trump betrayed GOP with aversion to national abortion ban: Former Vice President Mike Pence argued that his ex-boss, former President Trump ...
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Pence argues Trump betrayed GOP with aversion to national abortion ban
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Supreme Court declines to hear Kari Lake voting machine lawsuit: The Supreme Court declined Monday to take up a case brought by Republicans Kari Lake and Mark ...
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Supreme Court declines to hear Kari Lake voting machine lawsuit
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36-year-old joins wave of House Republican retirements: "The current dysfunction on Capitol Hill is distressing," LaTurner said.
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36-year-old joins wave of House Republican retirements
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From stare-downs to shut-eye: Trump’s every move in criminal trial under the microscope
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From stare-downs to shut-eye: Trump’s every move in criminal trial under ...
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US House of Representatives approves billions in aid to Ukraine: After months of struggle, the American House of Representatives voted on further aid for Ukraine ...
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US House of Representatives approves billions in aid to Ukraine
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Trump loses access to $175M in civil fraud bond cash: The GOP frontrunner and his bond underwriters agreed Monday to keep the cash in what's essentially a ...
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Trump loses access to $175M in civil fraud bond cash
Quick Glance: Trump Agrees to New Restrictions on $175 Million Bond in New York Civil Fraud Case
  • The bond is meant to secure Trump's compliance with a $454.2 million judgment won by state Attorney General Letitia James if he does not succeed in an appeal.

  • James had challenged the bond this month, saying Trump still had access to the Charles Schwab account pledged to the insurer as collateral.

  • Justice Arthur Engoron imposed the penalty after finding that Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth and real estate assets to deceive banks and insurers into providing better terms.

  • Trump defended the bond in court, emphasizing that he has plenty of money to put up for it.
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N.H. governor backs Trump in feisty interview: “Nobody should be shocked that the Republican governor’s supporting the Republican president ...
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N.H. governor backs Trump in feisty interview
Quick Glance: N.H. Governor Supports Trump Despite Controversy
  • New Hampshire Republican Governor Chris Sununu stated his backing for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, despite acknowledging Trump's role in the Capitol insurrection of January 6, 2021.

  • Sununu emphasized that his support for Trump is more about the Republican administration and values rather than the individual candidate, expressing that a significant percentage of Americans favor Trump's return to the presidency.

  • Addressing the possibility of Trump facing legal challenges, Sununu highlighted the preference for focusing on substantial issues over legal matters in the Republican Party, accepting Trump as a symbol of the desired cultural change within the party.

  • When questioned about his personal stance on Trump, Sununu reiterated his alignment with the majority of Americans who continue to support Trump's presidential candidacy despite concerns over his past actions and potential legal issues.
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What Trump’s abortion flip-flops reveal: He is willing to say and do just about anything to get elected.
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What Trump’s abortion flip-flops reveal
Quick Glance: Newsom Proposes Law to Aid Arizonans in Getting Abortions in California
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced plans to introduce legislation to assist Arizonans in obtaining abortions in his state following a recent decision by the Arizona Supreme Court allowing a near-total abortion ban from 1864 to take effect.

  • The emergency legislation aims to expedite the licenses of Arizona abortion providers to treat patients in California and will be presented this week through the legislature's women's caucus.

  • Newsom emphasized the importance of a prompt response to Republican-led abortion restrictions, criticizing the GOP for their stance. His political action committee is funding ads against bills limiting abortion access.

  • Newsom intends to campaign on the abortion issue in swing states Arizona and Nevada to support a Democratic win in the presidential election and Senate control, calling President Trump a liar regarding his position on nationwide abortion bans.
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A rotten week for MAGA Republicans’ feeble stunts: The House’s ludicrous impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas died a swift death in the ...
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A rotten week for MAGA Republicans’ feeble stunts
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Mike Johnson gets another rare bipartisan bailout from Democrats on foreign aid: It's the second time Congress that Democrats have had to step in and save a ...
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Mike Johnson gets another rare bipartisan bailout from Democrats on ...
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House passes new $61 billion aid package for Ukraine after long congressional stalemate
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House passes new $61 billion aid package for Ukraine after long ...
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Comer, Raskin get into shouting match: ‘Somebody needs therapy here’ : Reps. James Comer (R-Ky.) and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) got into a heated shouting match during ...
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Comer, Raskin get into shouting match: ‘Somebody needs therapy here’ 
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Donald Trump Told to Ignore Judge Juan Merchan: 'Call His Bluff': Trump possibly having to miss Barron Trump's graduation to appear in court sparked outrage from ...
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Donald Trump Told to Ignore Judge Juan Merchan: 'Call His Bluff'
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GOP Lawmakers Use Iran’s Attack on Israel to Blast Biden: How the U.S. came to Israel’s aid on Saturday did not seem to matter as much.
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GOP Lawmakers Use Iran’s Attack on Israel to Blast Biden
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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Mulvaney: Trump is correct, authority over abortion should be returned to the states
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Mulvaney: Trump is correct, authority over abortion should be returned to ...
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.
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House leaders work together to push aid for Ukraine and allies over key hurdle: On Friday, Capitol Hill saw one of the most significant votes of the year ...
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House leaders work together to push aid for Ukraine and allies over key ...
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Trump asks why Europe isn’t giving Ukraine more aid as Johnson presses forward: Former President Trump questioned why European nations weren’t providing more ...
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Trump asks why Europe isn’t giving Ukraine more aid as Johnson presses ...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked by fellow lawmaker's extreme Ukraine aid bill amendments
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Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked by fellow lawmaker's extreme Ukraine ...
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
  • Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."

  • Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.

  • The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
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These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid: Despite bipartisan opposition, the Israel aid bill garnered a majority and will be taken up ...
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These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid
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Vance versus McConnell defines GOP Ukraine fight: First-term Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) are the faces of the ...
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Vance versus McConnell defines GOP Ukraine fight
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Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: ‘Republicans are full of s‑‑‑’: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling ...
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Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: ‘Republicans are full of ...
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Senate conservatives urge House GOP to sink Speaker’s Ukraine strategy: Senate conservatives led by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) urged House Republicans to oppose what ...
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Senate conservatives urge House GOP to sink Speaker’s Ukraine strategy
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Gosar becomes third House GOP member to back effort to oust Johnson from speakership
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Gosar becomes third House GOP member to back effort to oust Johnson from ...
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Trump is the only choice for Wyoming Republicans in a preference poll to allot the state’s delegates
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Trump is the only choice for Wyoming Republicans in a preference poll to ...
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Trump arrives at court for the start of jury selection in his historic hush money trial
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Trump arrives at court for the start of jury selection in his historic ...
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
  • A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

  • The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

  • Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

  • The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
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Trump says federal abortion ban is not needed ‘because we broke Roe v. Wade’: Former President Trump on Friday said there was no need for a federal law limiting ...
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Trump says federal abortion ban is not needed ‘because we broke Roe v ...
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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Meghan Markle's Unexpected Backless Dress Infuses Some Heat Into Royal Fashion: She aced this date-night look, and you can shop the exact look here.
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Meghan Markle's Unexpected Backless Dress Infuses Some Heat Into Royal ...
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Shōgun’s Anna Sawai on Mariko’s Big Moment: ‘I Felt So Powerful’: The actress walks us through episode 9 and the implications of her character’s fateful decision ...
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Shōgun’s Anna Sawai on Mariko’s Big Moment: ‘I Felt So Powerful’
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Opinion: Hapless House Republicans weaponized impeachment. It backfired: The spectacular failures of House Republican attempts to humiliate Joe Biden and ...
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Opinion: Hapless House Republicans weaponized impeachment. It backfired
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GOP lawmaker blames ‘Gaetz and 7 useful idiots’ for House turmoil: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) blamed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and “seven useful idiots” for ...
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GOP lawmaker blames ‘Gaetz and 7 useful idiots’ for House turmoil
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GOP rep: Greene ‘theater’ has to ‘come to an end’: Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-N.Y.) said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) political “theater” must “come to an ...
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GOP rep: Greene ‘theater’ has to ‘come to an end’
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Raskin: Greene ‘recycling direct Russian propaganda’: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said Wednesday that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is “recycling” Russian ...
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Raskin: Greene ‘recycling direct Russian propaganda’
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They didn’t want Trump. But they’ll live with the Republican nominee.: Some conservatives would simply rather have a Republican in office — even a ‘consummate ...
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They didn’t want Trump. But they’ll live with the Republican nominee.
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DNC launches digital ad to bash ‘MAGA Tax Scam’ on Tax Day: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched a digital ad buy that targets Republicans tax ...
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DNC launches digital ad to bash ‘MAGA Tax Scam’ on Tax Day
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Trump to GOP campaigns: If you use my name to raise money, give me 5%: Plenty of Republicans use Trump's name and likeness to get supporters to pony up money ...
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Trump to GOP campaigns: If you use my name to raise money, give me 5%
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Republicans panic about post-Mike Johnson meltdown: "I don't see who could get the votes needed to become speaker and then effectively lead."
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Republicans panic about post-Mike Johnson meltdown
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.
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Anti-Biden Impeachment Witness Tony Bobulinski Sues Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin for Defamation
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Anti-Biden Impeachment Witness Tony Bobulinski Sues Democratic Rep ...
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When Did It Become Socially Acceptable To Vocally Dislike Kids?: A new viral tweet about a childfree pub has sparked fresh debate around the divide between ...
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When Did It Become Socially Acceptable To Vocally Dislike Kids?
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7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election: How Joe Biden and Donald Trump differ on the issues, like abortion, foreign policy, immigration, taxes ...
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7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
  • A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.

  • In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.

  • Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.

  • The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
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Republican Reveals Possible GOP Plan to Allow Democratic House Speaker: Representative Anna Paulina Luna discussed on Friday the unprivileged motion to vacate ...
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Republican Reveals Possible GOP Plan to Allow Democratic House Speaker
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The evolution of Mike Johnson on Ukraine: From backbencher to House speaker, Mike Johnson has done a dramatic turnabout on aid to Ukraine ...
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The evolution of Mike Johnson on Ukraine
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When Did It Become Socially Acceptable To Vocally Dislike Kids?: A new viral tweet about a childfree pub has sparked fresh debate around the divide between ...
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When Did It Become Socially Acceptable To Vocally Dislike Kids?
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Portraying Trump as the Fascist He Is Could Save US Democracy: It comes down to Democratic framing, a truth-telling media, and the independent judiciary to ...
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Portraying Trump as the Fascist He Is Could Save US Democracy
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Mike Johnson pulls his punches on motion to vacate: Multiple House Republicans were surprised Johnson said he lacked the votes to change how many members it ...
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Mike Johnson pulls his punches on motion to vacate
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Trump Forced to Skip Big-Money House GOP Fundraiser Thanks to NY Trial: Trump was invited to headline the House GOP's big spring fundraiser in Dallas ...
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Trump Forced to Skip Big-Money House GOP Fundraiser Thanks to NY Trial
Quick Glance: Trump Excluded from Fundraiser Due to NY Trial
  • On the second day, 7 jurors were selected aiming to start with opening statements by the following Monday.

  • The judge aims for 12 jurors and 6 alternates to review the case.

  • Lawyers faced challenges in selecting jurors, with several dropping out and only a few being chosen.

  • The defendant expressed himself in court and on social media while jury selection and opening statements were ongoing.
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President Biden moves to triple tariff rates on Chinese steel and aluminum: Biden will announce to the United Steelworkers union in Pittsburgh that he's calling ...
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President Biden moves to triple tariff rates on Chinese steel and aluminum
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.
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GOP Lawmaker Eviscerates His Own Party on CNN: ‘Some Real Scumbags’: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) pulled no punches when talking about a colleague’s sex scandal and ...
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GOP Lawmaker Eviscerates His Own Party on CNN: ‘Some Real Scumbags’
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Mike Johnson strikes first in foreign aid fight that threatens his job: He's now got a shot to get foreign aid bills passed before a vote on his job.
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Mike Johnson strikes first in foreign aid fight that threatens his job
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Gingrich: ‘It would be totally stupid’ to move forward with motion to oust Johnson
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Gingrich: ‘It would be totally stupid’ to move forward with motion to oust ...
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Alas, preserving democracy is not a bipartisan issue: Polls show both Democrats and Republicans are concerned about the state of democracy — but for very ...
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Alas, preserving democracy is not a bipartisan issue