How Iowa lawmakers' funding delay has hurt school districts' budget planning, union talks
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NY lawmakers propose conditioning federal funding on monitoring of antisemitism: Two New York lawmakers are proposing legislation that could condition federal ...
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Wisconsin has received a $62.4 million solar energy grant for low-income households
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Mayor Adams Walks Back Budget Cuts Many Saw as Unnecessary: The mayor released a revised $111.6 billion budget, which included $2.3 billion that would restore ...
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John Kerry on How to Break Through on the Climate Crisis: Former Secretary of State and TIME Earth Award honoree discussed the importance of funding ...
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker pushes increased funding to fight racial disparities in homelessness
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As budget cuts loom, Bay Area big city mayors urge Newsom to spare homelessness funding
mercurynews.com/2024/04/25/homelessness-bay-area-newom-budget-cuts/
US Treasury Secretary: G7 may support aiding Ukraine with interest from Russian assets
kyivindependent.com/us-treasury-secretary-g7-may-support-aiding-ukraine-with-interest-from-russian-assets/
L.A.'s late-stage capitalism homelessness fix: Ask the rich for cash: Karen Bass deserves praise for her new homelessness program, but the wealthy Angelenos ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-25/late-stage-capitalism-homelessness-ask-billionaires-for-money
Schumer Says Bill to Aid Ukraine and Israel Shows Congress Isn’t Broken: The majority leader says the measure to help Ukraine and other recent bipartisan efforts ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/us/politics/schumer-israel-ukraine-aid-congress.html
US to rush Patriot missiles to Ukraine as Pentagon builds up support: Move comes as Biden administration begins parcelling out funds unlocked by Congress this ...
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Utah congressional candidate says Jan. 6 protesters are ‘politically persecuted’ — and he’s a Democrat
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No, a Shadowy Figure Is Not Buying Tents for Columbia Student Protesters: Conspiracies about outside forces funding and orchestrating the university protests at ...
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Donald Trump’s casual disparagement of prosecutors as ‘evil’ and ‘crazy’: Asked by a right-wing interviewer if he knew Democrats wanted him dead, Trump replied ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/26/trump-greg-kelly-interview/
U.S. Treasury refunding set to offer relief from supply rises: The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to offer markets some relief next week when it details ...
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Foreign states targeting sensitive research at UK universities, MI5 warns: Ministers considering more funding to protect important research sites ...
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Exclusive: Biden opens first field office in Florida: The campaign now has a footprint in a county that went Democrat in the past two presidential elections.
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Republicans hammer campus protesters, and Democrats, as unrest spreads: Democratic officials led by the White House on Thursday spurned the request from House ...
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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.
Biden vs. GOP: Tax fight heats up ahead of election: Rhetoric is heating up on competing visions for taxes from Democrats and Republicans ahead of the 2024 ...
thehill.com/business/4621855-biden-gop-tax-fight-heats-up-ahead-of-elections/
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
Utah Republicans to select nominee for Mitt Romney's open US Senate seat: The Utah Republican Party is set to select a nominee in the race to replace Mitt Romney ...
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Here’s How U.S. Aid to Ukraine Might Help on the Battlefield: Weapons from the support package, considered “a lifeline” for Ukraine’s military ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/europe/ukraine-aid-senate.html
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.
Biden and the Dems Are Slowing Big Oil’s LNG Gravy Train: Citizens like me are grateful that some of our elected leaders are finally standing up to Big Oil.
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Three Arizona Republicans Join Democrats to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban in State House
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Trump held his tongue on Ukraine aid. McConnell says it may have made the difference.
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Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
- Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.
- McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.
- He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.
- McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
Fetterman, Warren lead Democrats in urging DEA to ‘swiftly’ take marijuana off Schedule I
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4621316-fetterman-warren-democrats-dea-marijuana-scheduling/
Finley: Trump's right. Prosecution isn't fair. It's politics: The Democratic strategy to engage Donald Trump in the courtroom rather than on the campaign trail ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/nolan-finley/2024/04/24/finley-trumps-right-prosecution-isnt-fair-its-politics/73424071007/
Senate Republicans set to defy Trump over the filibuster: McConnell repeatedly rebuffed demands by Trump to kill the filibuster.
axios.com/2024/04/25/senate-republicans-filibuster-trump
Peter Meijer leaves GOP race for US Senate: The former congressman withdrew from the Republican race just ahead of a deadline to do so Friday.
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/26/peter-meijer-leaves-republican-race-for-us-senate/73472878007/
New US funding for Kyiv comes at a crucial moment: After months of delays in the US Congress, an overwhelming bipartisan majority approved a new $61 billion aid ...
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'Taylor Swift Act' and other efforts target sky-high concert ticket prices: The Taylor Swift concert ticket debacle two years ago is leading state and federal ...
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White House doesn’t want to touch House speaker drama: Even though Johnson helped move his foreign policy aid package, the president isn’t going to intervene on ...
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‘It is our land’: Palestinian children born in refugee camp abroad dream of return
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/25/it-is-our-land-palestinian-children-born-in-refugee-camp-abroad-dream-of-return/
Tourists could start paying 'tax' to visit Cornwall: Malcolm Bell, Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall, admits the idea of implementing a tourist tax upon visitors ...
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Senior Democrat calls for arrests of ‘leftwing fascists’ urging Gaza ceasefire: Congressman Adam Smith says ‘totalitarian’ protesters are ‘trying to silence ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/25/israel-gaza-ceasefire-adam-smith
Tyrants of Industry: Can the Right Tame Capitalism?: Can the right tame capitalism?
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Poll: Trump remains vulnerable on abortion with independents, some Republicans: Half of voters in a new POLITICO-Morning Consult poll support states making their ...
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Climate summit in Berlin: A world without coal: In times of tight national coffers, the question remains where the billions for the climate will come from ...
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UK under pressure to restore Unrwa funding following Colonna report: The British government is coming under increased pressure to restore future funding to the ...
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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
After-hours clinics on verge of collapse in some regions: Overworked GPs have signalled they can no longer cover, while funding is falling short.
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Democrats Raise More Money for Senate Races With Wealthy Backers: Senate Republicans count billionaire Ken Griffin, Chevron Corp., and Occidental Petroleum Corp ...
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US elections 2024: Nine Senate races to watch: Democrats face a tough fight in the Nov. 5 election preserving their narrow 51-49 majority in the U.S. Senate ...
reuters.com/world/us/six-us-senate-races-watch-2024-2024-01-10/
Climate Policy Is Working: Double Down on What’s Succeeding Instead of Despairing Over What’s Not
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Will TikTok be deleted? Here's what happens next after Biden signs TikTok sell-or-ban bill
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“We have to make Biden lose”: Arab-Americans are switching to Trump: Anger over Gaza in the swing state of Michigan might cost the president the election
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2024 Mater Heart Run that will cover ten counties launched: Dr. Mary Ngui said the turnout from partners was beyond expectation. She also added that such efforts ...
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How Latino Voters Will Decide the 2024 Election: Latino voters are "geographically concentrated" in key states, meaning they will play a "decisive role" in the ...
newsweek.com/how-latino-voters-will-decide-2024-election-1893129
As usual, views of Trump guide views of his actions, not vice versa: New polling shows that Republicans are much less likely to view the Manhattan trial as ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/polling-trump-criminal-trial/
USAF shortlists Anduril and General Atomics to develop drone wingmen: Anduril and General Atomics have received funding from the USAF to develop and test loyal ...
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Family of soldier killed in KDF chopper crash seeks funds for burial: A fundraising event is planned for April 30 to raise money for the burial.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/siaya/family-of-officer-killed-in-kdf-chopper-crash-funds-for-burial-4603206
Nevada GOP Senate Hopeful Jeff Gunter Uses Campaign Cash to Cosplay as a Cowboy: In his first campaign video, Jeff Gunter was decked out in western gear head to ...
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Paid articlePaid Countries are reinstating funds for UNRWA — but not the United States: The United States has prohibited funding for the humanitarian organization for a year.
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/26/unrwa-funding-suspension-gaza-donor-united-states/
The campus is coming for Joe Biden: As in 1968, the Democrat risks being the candidate of chaos and war
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/24/the-campus-is-coming-for-joe-biden
Anti-democratic warning signs are blinking in current polling: The Pew Research Center found indifference among Republicans about Donald Trump’s actions in 2020 ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/25/trump-republicans-election-polling/
Car burglars snatch Rep. Adam Schiff's luggage in S.F.: Senatorial candidate Adam Schiff had a rude introduction to San Francisco’s vexing reputation for car ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/car-burglars-snatch-rep-adam-schiff-s-luggage-19424026.php
€5.6m funding for Donegal, Kerry and Mayo airports: Funding of over €5.6 million has been announced for regional airports in Donegal, Kerry, and Mayo.
rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0425/1445643-aiports-funding/
Arizona fake elector indictments: How Republicans and Democrats reacted on social media
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/25/what-kari-lake-and-others-are-saying-about-fake-elector-indictments/73419454007/
Opinion: Speaker Mike Johnson sings 'Kumbaya' with the Democrats: Suddenly, Democrats and (some) Republicans in the House have joined in unorthodox ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-25/mike-johnson-ukraine-aid-republican-party
Africa’s Startup Funding Sees Decline Amidst Global Trends: Experts Speak: According to the report by research firm Africa: The Big Deal, a total of $466 million ...
forbesafrica.com/current-affairs/2024/04/21/africas-startup-funding-sees-decline-amidst-global-trends-experts-speak/
Denmark to increase military assistance to Ukraine by almost €600 million in 2024
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452996/
Biden Grants Micron $6.1 Billion for New US Chip Factories: The US continues to fund the largest chip makers as it faces ongoing competition with China.
pcmag.com/news/biden-grants-micron-6-billion-for-new-us-chip-factories
Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson rails against corporate greed in Oldham stop
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Why Moi grandson held funds drive to raise hospital cash : Jonathan Moi's widow made a public appeal, asking well-wishers to donate money for her son's treatment ...
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Royal Stoke's new £32m multi-storey opens in bid to end parking misery: A ribbon cutting ceremony has taken place to celebrate the £32m project which aims to ...
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/royal-stokes-new-32m-multi-9243860
Author Jodi Picoult, who has challenged Iowa’s book ban, is coming to Des Moines: Jodi Picoult is the author of "Wish You Were Here" and new book "By Any Other ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/04/25/author-jodi-picoult-beaverdale-books-event-banned-books-iowa-book-ban/73440571007/
Meijer withdraws from U.S. Senate race in Michigan: Former U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer withdrew from the GOP primary contest for U.S. Senate in Michigan ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/26/meijer-withdraws-from-u-s-senate-race-in-michigan/73473021007/
Who will take on Rick Scott in Senate election, and what local U.S. House races look like
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article288043600.html
Unintended consequences of immigration bill could have negative impacts for generations
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/26/oklahoma-hb-4156-immgration-bill-impact-undocumented-residents/73459404007/
Controversial bill allowing chaplains in Oklahoma's public schools advances: A controversial Oklahoma chaplain bill inspired by a Texas law has advance after ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/26/oklahoma-legislature-sb-36-allowing-chaplains-public-schools-sent-senate/73424256007/
Steve Garvey campaign paid Ryan Garvey $32,500 to serve as consultant, report says
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287984380.html
Steve Garvey: College campus protests over Gaza could trigger less federal aid to schools
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article288024760.html
Armstrong Williams asks Angela Alsobrooks what she’ll do for Baltimore | VIDEO: In an interview with Armstrong Williams, U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Angela ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/25/armstrong-williams-angela-alsobrooks-baltimore/
Casey commits to 3 U.S. Senate debates; ‘See you there,’ McCormick says: U.S. Senate candidates will debate in Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/casey-commits-to-3-us-senate-debates-see-you-there-says-mccormick.html
Michigan redistricting panel votes to dismiss appeal to U.S. Supreme Court, pay $1.8M to plaintiffs
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/25/michigan-redistricting-commission-votes-to-dismiss-scotus-appeal/73289037007/
Senate overrides Stitt's veto of domestic violence bill Wednesday: The veto override was first of 2024 legislative session. The bill had strong support in both ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/04/24/oklahoma-senate-overrides-veto-survivors-act-domestic-violence/73444161007/
Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers
apnews.com/article/joe-biden-union-endorsement-651dd9dd2eb8e16ab898366e9501dc4e
Reuters World News: Trump's foreign courters, and other top stories: The US Senate approves a bill to ban TikTok unless it’s sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-tiktok-countdown-trumps-foreign-courters-boeing-plastic-divide-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
New Jersey Democrat Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65 after heart attack: Officials say U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. of New Jersey has died after a heart attack ...
apnews.com/article/donald-payne-rep-congress-dead-d1e3187470ee000b2e77c72226a1edd5
Quick Glance: Late Congressman Donald Payne Jr.
- Democratic Congressman Donald Payne Jr. from New Jersey has passed away at the age of 65
- Payne, a longstanding House member, was the son of a former congressman
- He advocated for healthcare legislation, gun violence prevention, and infrastructure investments
- Following his death, a special election will be held to fill his position in the House of Representatives
On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration: While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/technology/tiktok-ban-bill-frustration.html
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
US Senate committee investigates pricing of Novo's Ozempic and Wegovy: A U.S. Senate committee said on Wednesday it had launched an investigation into the prices ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-senate-committee-investigates-pricing-novos-ozempic-wegovy-2024-04-24/
Democrats seen as more successful at passing legislation: Survey: Democrats are seen as more successful at passing legislation in the House of Representatives ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4618423-democrats-seen-as-more-successful-at-passing-legislation-survey/
Reuters World News: Trump's foreign courters, and other top stories: The US Senate approves a bill to ban TikTok unless it’s sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance.
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🔊 The US Senate passes a bill to force TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell it or face a ban. Find out the latest on the Reuters World News podcast
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Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot: The Alabama State Senate unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would ensure President Biden ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617607-alabama-senate-passes-measure-ensuring-biden-can-be-on-ballot/
IMF executive board to meet April 29 on $1.1 bln Pakistan disbursement: The executive board of the International Monetary Fund will meet on April 29 to discuss ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/imf-executive-board-meet-april-29-11-bln-pakistan-disbursement-2024-04-24/
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