Hakeem Jeffries elected next House Democratic leader

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Hakeem Jeffries elected next House Democratic leader: Emboldened House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep ...

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In Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill: A resolution to pave the way for the foreign aid package was on track to die in ...

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Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine

President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.

The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.

Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Trump’s increasingly charged criminal trial: This case was always bound to have major political implications. Here’s what we can say so far.

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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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Kennedy Family to Endorse Biden, in a Show of Force Against RFK Jr.: Well-known members of the storied political family endorsed the president in Philadelphia ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/biden-kennedys-rfk-jr.html

Quick Glance: Biden Receives Kennedy Family Endorsements in Philadelphia

President Joe Biden received endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Kerry Kennedy, daughter of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, niece of former President John F. Kennedy, and sister of the current presidential candidate, delivered the endorsements in Philadelphia, calling Biden her hero.

The decision to highlight the Kennedy family's support more than six months from Election Day indicates how seriously Biden's team is taking a long shot candidate using his last name's lingering Democratic magic.

Biden used the event to keep up the pressure on Trump, emphasizing the importance of the election not for himself, but to keep Trump out, stating the race was significant due to the potential consequences if they lose this election. The Kennedy family endorsements for Biden were hardly a surprise, as prominent members of the Democratic family did not politically align with Kennedy Jr.

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

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Stephen A. Smith slams Trump hush money trial: ‘I want him to lose the right way’

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Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...

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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.

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Greene says she doesn’t care if ‘Speaker’s office becomes a revolving door’: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Thursday she doesn’t care if the “Speaker’s ...

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Democrats help advance Ukraine, Israel aid in rare rules move: The House Rules Committee late Thursday night advanced a package of foreign aid bills — but only ...

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Biden seeks to make Trump the face of anti-abortion movement: The Biden campaign is seeking to make former President Trump the face of the anti-abortion movement ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4600427-joe-biden-donald-trump-abortion-roe-v-wade-abortion-ban/

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Top Democrat in fiery speech says House ‘diddling around’ while people ‘dying in Ukraine’

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

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Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite

The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.

EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.

The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.

The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.

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These are the 14 lawmakers who voted against condemning Iran’s attack on Israel: An overwhelming majority of the House voted Thursday on a resolution to condemn ...

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Ukraine, Israel Aid Depend on Democrats Supporting Speaker Mike Johnson: Ukraine’s fate and perhaps even the security of Europe hinge on a man who six months ago ...

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Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ to air live from Chicago during Democratic convention: Comedian Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” is headed to Chicago for the Democratic ...

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Arizona Republicans uphold 1864 abortion ban, Democrats still seek repeal: Democrats in the Arizona House of Representatives tried repeatedly to repeal an 1864 ...

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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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Speaker Johnson won’t raise bar on motion to vacate rule: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced Thursday that he won’t seek to raise the bar for removing a ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4603425-johnson-ouster-rule-motion-to-vacate-ukraine/

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BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...

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Biden camp decides not to take the bait on Trump’s stormy trial: The president and his team plan a judicious approach to the courtroom drama engulfing their ...

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Trump’s increasingly charged criminal trial: This case was always bound to have major political implications. Here’s what we can say so far.

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/18/campaign-moment/

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Donald Trump’s Harlem Bodega Visit Should Scare the Heck Out of Democrats: Yes, there were jeers—but also cheers.

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Opinion | Is Jan. 6 the Political Winner Democrats Think It Is?: A Supreme Court ruling against the government could shift the focus to prosecutorial overreach.

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After the Bell: Is the Constitutional Court in decline? It’s complicated: The court has detractors, but here’s the most important thing: the court is ...

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Derrick Van Orden tangles with fellow Republican Matt Gaetz over threats to oust speaker

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US House on Track to Pass Israel, Ukraine Aid With Democrats' Help: Long-stalled aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan is on track to pass Congress as House ...

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Atiku, Wike attend PDP national caucus meeting in Abuja: It is not clear if the duo greeted each other, but former Vice-President Sambo was seated in between ...

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Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy face new ad onslaught: Three House Republicans who voted to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy are facing a new ...

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A Wild Day in the House Could Cost Speaker Mike Johnson His Job: The chamber’s most unhinged members seem poised to plunge it into chaos again.

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GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want the job at this point’

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Johnson: Some Republicans want Speaker to have a ‘magic wand’ : House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday dismissed conservative criticism over the lack of ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4601412-johnson-some-republicans-want-speaker-to-have-a-magic-wand/

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Senate drops charges against Minister Alejandro Mayorkas: Democratic majority in the Senate makes short work of impeachment proceedings

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House Democrats to huddle on fate of foreign aid bills: Several Democratic lawmakers said they expect their party to rescue the package.

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House conservatives unleash FART to guard their power : The somewhat secretive House Freedom Caucus couldn't stay completely silent about a potentially deadly ...

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Republican Party has won 80% of school board seats in Waukesha County: Some school board candidates say it’s now nearly impossible to run a non-partisan campaign ...

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State paying more than twice as much per night for refugee and asylum seeker accommodation from private provid

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The ‘Uniparty’ Delusion Shared by MTG and RFK Jr. : The ‘Uniparty’ is a delusion shared by both MTG and RFK Jr. Despite increased political polarization ...

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Middle East Eye

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Democrats want proof that Israel isn't using US weapons to violate international law

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Mike Johnson and progressives are strange bedfellows on Israel aid: The GOP House Speaker is holding separate votes on Israel and Ukraine aid ...

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Top Ohio Republican legislator says Biden ballot problem ‘is going to be resolved’

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Senate declares first impeachment article is unconstitutional: The two votes effectively ended the trial before arguments ever began. Senators voted separately ...

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Uncertainty Surrounds US Republicans’ Plan for Separate Ukraine, Israel Aid Bills

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I look forward to a real FBI inquiry soon - Guyana Chronicle: Burke’s first response was that following my social media post (FB) he (Burke) received death ...

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In surprise, Biden faces real threat from Trump with Hispanic voters: When President Biden visited a Mexican restaurant in Phoenix, Ariz., last month ...

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Democrats retake control of Michigan Statehouse after special election wins: Democratic candidates Peter Herzberg and Mai Xiong are projected to win their ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599485-democrats-retake-control-of-michigan-statehouse-after-special-election-wins/

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Shane Coleman: Sanctimonious and populist Social Democrats yet to prove they are ready for power

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Mike Johnson faces bruising forever war to hold onto his job: Johnson — facing a bruising, sooner-or-later fight to hold onto the speakership — categorically ...

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Raging Against White Rural Rage: In their new book, Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman write as if economic class no longer exists or matters.

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Governors of six Southern states warn workers against joining UAW union: Governors of six Southern states — Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi ...

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Quick Glance: Historic Vote at Volkswagen Plant in Tennessee

This week, 4,300 hourly workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers union.

The significance of this vote lies in the potential shift in union dynamics in the South, with the UAW launching a strong campaign to penetrate non-union auto factories in the region.

The outcome of this vote could either significantly strengthen or hinder the union, with the UAW needing a majority of yes votes to win.

Southern politicians warn of job losses if unionization occurs in the region, while Volkswagen emphasizes respecting employees' right to choose and its substantial investments in the plant.

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Senate Democrats open to Speaker Johnson’s foreign aid plan, but landmines loom: Senate Democrats say they’re open to the possibility of backing the foreign aid ...

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4598319-speaker-johnson-foreign-aid-senate-democrats/

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Ohio GOP leaders reject Democrats' plan to get President Joe Biden on November ballot

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Biden wants to win back blue-collar voters. These Trump-won districts may offer a path.

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Mike Johnson's Fundraising Numbers Spell Trouble for GOP: The speaker of the House has raised less money than his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy ...

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Momentum builds to oust Johnson from House speakership: “The motion is going to get called, okay? Does anybody doubt that? The motion will get called ...

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Senate Democrats and allies have plans for over $300 million in fall ad reservations

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Senate Dems unveil $79M campaign ad plan: Senate Democrats have unveiled a $79 million advertising plan to boost their chances of keeping the majority in the ...

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Bob Graham, former Florida governor and US senator with a common touch, dies at 87

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Quick Glance: Bob Graham, Former US Senator and Florida Governor, Dies at 87

Bob Graham, former U.S. Senator and two-term Florida Governor, has passed away at the age of 87.

Graham, a prominent critic of the Iraq war and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11, was remembered by his family as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant.

Known for his political quirks like 'workdays' and meticulous diary-keeping, Graham was an early opponent of the Iraq war and maintained good relationships with colleagues from both parties.

Highly popular with Florida voters, Graham's political career spanned five decades, marked by electoral victories and significant contributions to education and environmental protection in the state.

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Democrats seek to seize control of deadlocked Michigan House in special elections

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Democrats warn Mike Johnson: Don’t play us on foreign aid: Jeffries warned there is “no circumstance” that Democrats will vote for the package without ...

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Biden’s Narrowing Tightrope on Israel: No recent Democratic president has faced such fierce internal conflict over a foreign-policy issue.

theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/bidens-narrowing-tightrope-on-israel/678084/

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McCarthy thinks Trump is ‘gonna play Apprentice’ with VP pick: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) predicted former President Trump would “play ...

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Trump Ally Warns Him Judge Will Put Him in Prison: "This is the most anti-democratic thing imaginable," the Trump ally complained. "These are republic-ending ...

newsweek.com/trump-ally-warns-judge-1890575

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Senate Democrats split as Biden eyes strict border move: The border has proven time and again to be a no-win political issue.

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Criminal trial against Trump: the selection of jurors is also unusual: The criminal trial in New York against Donald Trump began on Monday with the selection of ...

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House GOP looks for reset on government funding: House Republicans are looking for a reset on government funding following the chaotic — and prolonged — spending ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4596032-house-gop-government-funding-reset/

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McCarthy on Greene’s move to vacate Johnson: ‘I don’t think it’ll ever happen’ : Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) poured cold water on the prospect ...

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Donald Trump 'Probably' Can't Get Fair Trial: Jury Consultant: Former President Donald Trump argues that he won't get a fair trial in Manhattan due to the city's ...

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White House "will not accept" standalone Israel aid bill without Ukraine funding

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Hispanic Democrats close ranks around Rep. Rob Menéndez: Hispanic Democrats are throwing their weight behind Rep. Rob Menéndez (D-N.J.), the House freshman who ...

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Soros Group Gives $60 Million to Super PAC That Boosts Democrats: A nonprofit founded and funded by billionaire George Soros donated $60 million in January to ...

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PG A.M.: Marjorie Taylor Greene hesitates in call for speaker’s ouster: House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a plan Monday to send more military aid to Ukraine ...

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Jews for Trump? Not likely!: Donald Trump wants Jewish voters to abandon Democrats.

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New poll shows Biden closing gap on Trump -- but that's where good news ends for Democrats

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Semiautomatic firearm ban passes Colorado’s House, heads to Senate: DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House on Sunday passed a bill that would ban ...

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On the difficulty of finding an objective jury for Trump: For the first time, a criminal trial against an ex-US president begins. Half of the potential jurors ...

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Opinion | Democrats, Support Speaker Johnson: We need to put partisan interests aside to defend Ukraine and defeat Putin.

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New report estimates U.S. fraud losses exceed $233 billion annually: The U.S. government may have lost $1.6 trillion as a result of fraud between 2018 and 2022 ...

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