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McCarthy nominated speaker in internal GOP vote but he faces conservative resistance
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McCarthy nominated speaker in internal GOP vote but he faces conservative resistance
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McCarthy nominated speaker in internal GOP vote but he faces conservative ...
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GOP Rep. Jake LaTurner Says He Won’t Run for Re-Election in Kansas: LaTurner said he wanted to spend more time with his four children.
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GOP Rep. Jake LaTurner Says He Won’t Run for Re-Election in Kansas
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Biden should be on the ballot. Alabama gets it — Why don't Ohio Republicans?: Opinion: Keeping Joe Biden off the ballot would be an embarrassing betrayal of Ohio ...
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Biden should be on the ballot. Alabama gets it — Why don't Ohio ...
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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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Doing ‘the right thing’ may cost Johnson his speaker’s gavel: It took less than six months for Speaker Mike Johnson to reach his existential moment.
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Doing ‘the right thing’ may cost Johnson his speaker’s gavel
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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Live updates: Senate rejects impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Mayorkas: Get live updates and the latest news as the Senate begins its trial on ...
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Live updates: Senate rejects impeachment articles against DHS Secretary ...
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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Trump Eyes Social Security Cuts By Slashing Payroll Tax: "He is dusting off the old Republican playbook and bringing back the strategy known informally as ...
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Trump Eyes Social Security Cuts By Slashing Payroll Tax
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Arizona Republicans again block attempt to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Arizona House Republicans blocked an attempt Wednesday to repeal the state’s 1864 near-total ...
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Arizona Republicans again block attempt to repeal 1864 abortion ban
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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US to veto Palestinian request for full UN membership: The U.S. will use its veto power against a Palestinian bid to be recognized as a member state of the ...
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US to veto Palestinian request for full UN membership
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation strike from the USA looks like
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation ...
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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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Incensed Democrats stoke GOP to revolt against Mike Johnson on foreign aid: One Republican warned Johnson "needs to make a decision" or "many will ...
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Incensed Democrats stoke GOP to revolt against Mike Johnson on foreign aid
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package: Tesla says Elon Musk's pay package is a "matter of fundamental fairness and respect to our CEO."
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Why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk $55 billion pay package
Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package
  • Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.

  • The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.

  • Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.
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Alabama Mercedes workers to vote on union representation: Thousands of Alabama Mercedes-Benz workers will vote in May to determine if they want United Auto ...
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Alabama Mercedes workers to vote on union representation
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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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ in November
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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ ...
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The politics of younger voters are less exceptional than they used to be: Polls continue to show that President Biden retains an advantage with voters under 30 ...
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The politics of younger voters are less exceptional than they used to be
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US House inches closer to vote over aid to Ukraine and Israel
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US House inches closer to vote over aid to Ukraine and Israel
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Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package
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Days After Layoffs, Tesla Pushes Stockholders to Approve Elon Musk's ...
Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
  • Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.

  • Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.

  • Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.

  • The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
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Opinion | Biden Has to Win Back His 2020 Voters: He has lost support in key voting blocs that helped him secure the White House last time.
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Opinion | Biden Has to Win Back His 2020 Voters
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Tesla launches website to convince shareholders to vote for Elon’s $55 billion payday
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Tesla launches website to convince shareholders to vote for Elon’s $55 ...
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MPs vote for smoking ban despite Tories’ division over policy: Rishi Sunak suffers blow to his authority as 57 of his own MPs vote against his plan and over 100 ...
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MPs vote for smoking ban despite Tories’ division over policy