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A rapid effort by Israel’s right-wing government to overhaul the country’s judiciary has polarized Israeli society, setting off mass protests and fears of ... Show more
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LISTEN: Israel's Jewish fundamentalists are in power. Here's what you should know
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Netanyahu's plan for regime change in Israel ridicules the idea of 'shared values' with America
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LISTEN: Israel's Jewish fundamentalists are in power. Here's what you should know
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Netanyahu too ‘busy’ to talk to Sunak after RAF helped repel Iranian attack: Israeli leader faces domestic pressure to rebuff international calls for restraint
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu's Busy Schedule Hinders Communication with Sunak Post-RAF Assistance Against Iranian Attack
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet managed to engage in a conversation with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak following the assistance provided by Royal Air Force warplanes in defending the Jewish state from an Iranian aerial assault.
- Efforts are still underway to arrange a discussion between the two leaders, as Netanyahu is under significant domestic pressure to reject calls from the UK, the US, and the EU for restraint after Iran's attack.
- Sunak stated in the House of Commons on Monday that the UK is urgently collaborating with allies to de-escalate the situation and prevent further bloodshed, mentioning that he will communicate with Netanyahu 'shortly'.
- With Netanyahu's right-wing coalition partners pushing for substantial retaliation against Iran, Israel's western allies are advocating for caution and restraint to prevent a regional conflict.
Dieter Hallervorden releases "Gaza Gaza" song: That's not how it works!: Dieter Hallervorden wanted to express his sympathy for the civilian population in Gaza ...
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Justice Thomas misses Supreme Court session with no explanation: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is absent from the court Monday with no explanation ...
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Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions: Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic
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Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
- Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.
- The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.
- Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.
- Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again: The U.S. and its allies planned fresh sanctions against Iran over its unprecedented ...
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Biden endorses House aid package for Israel, Ukraine: House Speaker Mike Johnson is forging ahead toward a vote later this week on a package of Ukraine funding ...
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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.
Israel versus Hamas: More than 10,000 women killed in the Gaza Strip, according to the UN
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Israel and Iran: After a shadow war, the peril of direct confrontation: Israel's strategy has changed since October 7, and is now focusing on revenge ...
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Iran warns it could review nuclear stance if Israel threatens atomic sites: Revolutionary Guards issue warning as Israel vows retaliation for missile and drone ...
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Israel Is Caught Between Escalating War and Heeding US: Israel is divided over what to do next, and whether the Middle East plunges into a wider war might come ...
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Trump hush money trial begins in New York: Live updates: Former President Donald Trump is in a New York court today, facing criminal charges over hush money ...
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Israel on high alert after unprecedented Iranian attack: Iran had threatened a reprisal raid after a deadly strike on its consulate in Syria.
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Qatar reconsiders mediator role between Hamas and Israel: Gulf state complains of ‘narrow interests’ of politicians in apparent reaction to US congressman
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U.S. and Britain Move to Impose New Sanctions on Iran for Israel Attack: Live Updates
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Google fires 28 anti-Israel employees who occupied offices in protest: The protesters were arrested and put on administrative after refusing to leave Google ...
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Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
LIVE: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies to the House Appropriations Committee on Israel, Gaza, Iran and Ukraine
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Iran Behshad Ship Linked to Houthi Red Sea Attacks Comes Home: An Iranian ship that’s been linked to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea is returning home ...
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China Tells Iran Cooperation Will Last After Attack on Israel - Bloomberg: China’s top diplomat told Iran that the nations can work together across a range of ...
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Avoiding escalation in the Middle East: In the wake of Iran's drone attack on Israel, everything possible must be done to avoid a regional conflagration ...
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What’s Next for Crude Oil? Analysts Weigh In After Iran’s Attack: Oil futures were barely moved by Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, with traders ...
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Quick Glance: Oil Prices Could Witness a 'Super Spike Well Above $100' Post Iran's Strike on Israel
- Market analysts predicted that oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel and beyond after Iran conducted an aerial attack on Israel, reigniting concerns of a regional war.
- Iran carried out an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching over 300 drones and missiles, marking the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state.
- Insufficient investment renders the supply more fragile, raising the likelihood of a 'super spike well above $100' if the supply is disrupted.
- Recent months have seen oil prices rise due to trade disruptions and delays caused by maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Tribeca 2024 Lineup Features New Films by Joel Potrykus, Michael Angarano, Morrisa Maltz, Nathan Silver, Karim Aïnouz & More
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Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack: DUBAI: Iran said on Wednesday its military was ready to confront any attack by Israel ...
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Israel says will make its 'own decisions', hints at inevitable response to Iran attacks
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Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
The strange calls for a US Supreme Court justice's resignation: For several weeks, a campaign has been taking shape within progressive circles to push Sonia ...
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US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was not on the bench on Monday as the other eight justices heard arguments, with no reason given for his absence
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US tells Israel it won't join any retaliatory strikes on Iran: Officials said Joe Biden urged Israel to "think carefully" before launching a response to the ...
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US Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce ban on transgender care for minors: The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let a Republican-backed law in Idaho that criminalizes ...
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Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
- The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.
- A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.
- The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.
- This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.
Foiling Iran’s Missile Attack Probably Cost More Than $1 Billion: Israel and its allies won plaudits for mostly fending off Iran’s unprecedented attack on ...
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UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
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Israel Weighs Retaliation Following Iran Drone and Missile Attack: Israel is vowing to retaliate against Iran for its weekend drone and missile attack ...
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Supreme Court justices signal wariness of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions: The scope of a federal obstruction law used against scores of Jan ...
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Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
- The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.
- During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.
- The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
Israel will defend itself, Netanyahu says, as West calls for restraint: JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israel will make its own decisions about how to defend itself ...
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What Netanyahu's abrupt Gaza withdrawal means for Israel, Rafah op: While negotiations continue for a hostage release and cease-fire deal between Israel and ...
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Iran launches missile and armed drone attack on Israel: Israeli officials say most projectiles have been intercepted after retaliation for consulate strike
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If the US and UK Have Any Shame, They Will Welcome Palestine as a UN Member State
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Yair Lapid attacks Benjamin Netanyahu: "If we don't get this government out of office, it will drive us to ruin"
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Isarael—Iran Conflict: How Close Is Iran to Having a Nuclear Weapon?: The escalating conflict between Iran and Israel has refocused the world’s attention on the ...
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‘Existential Crisis’ – Israel Backs Itself into a Corner: The condemnation of an Iranian attack that killed no one and its refusal to condemn the war on Gaza is ...
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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.
Brazil Supreme Court orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and the Support of Far-Right in Brazil
- A court in Brazil is planning an investigation against X owner Elon Musk for alleged obstruction of justice, following Musk's reactivation of accounts belonging to far-right individuals that were flagged by the Brazilian government for removal.
- Under Musk's leadership, X has transformed into a sanctuary for the far right and dissemination of misinformation, resulting in an escalation of hate speech on the platform.
- Experts caution that Musk is establishing a dangerous precedent by protecting and promoting the far right on his platform, regardless of local regulations or public opinion.
- Despite Musk's claims of advocating for free speech, the implementation of these principles on the platform has been inconsistent under his direction, especially concerning government requests to deactivate accounts.
Turkey’s Erdogan: Israel’s Netanyahu solely responsible for recent Mideast tensions
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InnovationRx: Legislation Could Prevent Pharma Companies From Working With Chinese Contractors
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Middle East on edge as Israel and Iran trade threats - Middle East and Africa - The Jakarta Post
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IDF: 99% of the 300 or so projectiles fired by Iran at Israel overnight were intercepted
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🔴 LIVE DAY 195 #Israel #Palestine - Israeli air strikes on Rafah killed 7 people, including 3 children
- 11 bodies recovered from different areas of Khan Younis
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Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority: Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejects 'claims about famine' in Gaza
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Netanyahu called off retaliatory strike on Iran after call with Biden – New York Times
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Quick Glance: Sirens and Explosions in Jerusalem
- Massive Iranian drone attack triggers sirens and explosions in Jerusalem
- Israel intercepts ballistic missiles, IDF responds early on the morning of April 14
- TV report shows missile alerts across Israel, Iran fires ballistic missiles
- Fighter jets and IDF units respond, tragedies in the West Bank by Israeli settlers and missing 14-year-old
Markets Weigh Risk of Retaliation Cycle Following Iran’s Attack: Financial markets will face the new week fretting about geopolitics with much riding on whether ...
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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill three including Hezbollah commander, sources say
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Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
- British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow
- Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran
- US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources
- Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
Could Iran Impact Oil Trade by Disrupting Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?: The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf ...
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"Your client is a criminal defendant": N.Y. judge denies Trump team request to attend SCOTUS oral arguments
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Following Iran's attack, more US aid is needed for Israel - opinion : Israel is not only fighting for its people but for all of civilization ...
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Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
Iran's attack on Israel: Ukraine wants the same protection as Israel: Ukrainian President Zelenskyi has expressed his displeasure that the West is helping Israel ...
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US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again: The U.S. and its allies planned fresh sanctions against Iran over its unprecedented ...
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Israel: "Iran will suffer the consequences": Israel's military chief has announced that Iran will face consequences for its air attack on Israel ...
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Fight against Russia: Zelensky calls for equal "unity" in support of Ukraine and Israel
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Under Cover of War in Gaza, Assault on West Bank Intensifies: Palestinian Journalist Dalia Hatuqa
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Israel’s chief says it will respond to Iran’s missile strike: Israel’s military chief says that Israel will respond to Iran’s missile strike over the weekend. Lt ...
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The onus is now on Israel as Iran makes its move: Netanyahu’s sense he has prevailed in this round may make him less rather than more risk averse
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US, UK unveil sweeping sanctions on Iran's drone program - World News: The United States and Britain announced widespread sanctions against Iran's ...
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New York appeals court refuses to delay Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money trial for third straight day
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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.
Google fires 28 employees after protest against cloud contract with Israel : Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests over the tech company’s ...
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Leaked NYT Gaza Memo Tells Journalists to Avoid Words “Genocide,” “Ethnic Cleansing,” and “Occupied Territory”
theintercept.com/2024/04/15/nyt-israel-gaza-genocide-palestine-coverage/
Israel ‘badly miscalculated’ Iranian response to Damascus strike – New York Times
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Jordan’s foreign minister warns of regional war risk amid Israeli-Iranian tensions
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/18/jordan-s-foreign-minister-warns-of-regional-war-risk-amid-israeli-iranian-tensions
Arizona House Republicans again block repeal of 1864 abortion ban: The state Supreme Court last week ruled that a 19th century ban on nearly all abortions is ...
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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.
TikTok Bill to Be Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel, House Speaker Indicates
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/technology/tiktok-ban-ukraine-israel-aid.html
War in Gaza: Erdoğan wants to receive Hamas leader Haniyyeh: According to Hamas, talks with Israel over a renewed ceasefire are in crisis ...
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West Virginia transgender sports ban overturned: A federal appeals court blocked a West Virginia law Tuesday banning transgender students from sports teams ...
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Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports
- A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.
- The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.
- The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.
- West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.
Jeffrey Toobin blasts Clarence Thomas as a ‘disgrace’ over posture on Jan. 6: Legal pundit and analyst Jeffrey Toobin took a shot at Supreme Court Justice ...
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Israeli minister Ben Gvir calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease overcrowding
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Apple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some people typed ‘Jerusalem’
cnn.com/2024/04/17/tech/apple-bug-fix-jerusalem-palestinian-flag-emoji/
US approves Rafah op in exchange for no Israeli counterstrikes on Iran - report: Israel allegedly obtains approval on operation in Rafah- as long as it ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797675
"Make decisions alone": Netanyahu rebuffs Baerbock and Cameron: The two foreign ministers Baerbock and Cameron are the first top Western politicians to travel to ...
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Conservative US appeals court prods Supreme Court to review shield for US agency heads
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Israel and Hezbollah: Fears of escalation after flurry of attacks: A spate of strikes and retaliations has left dead and injured on both sides of the border.
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Biden told Netanyahu U.S. won't support an Israeli counterattack on Iran: Biden and his senior advisers are highly concerned an Israeli response to Iran ...
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Israel pushing for more sanctions against Iran: Israel's foreign minister said on Tuesday he was urging countries to place sanctions on Iran's missile programme ...
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Zelensky condemns attack on Israel: Ukraine also knows the horror of Iranian terror drones
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Quick Glance: Zelensky Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel, Calls for International Support
- President Zelensky condemned Iran's massive attack on Israel, urging international assistance to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
- Israel reported an attack with 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles, with the majority being intercepted.
- Zelensky emphasized the similarity between attacks in Ukraine and Israel, stressing the need for international unity against terrorism.
- US Congressmen are considering whether to combine or separate aid for Israel and Ukraine in a pending bill, with funding decisions still pending.
Iran seizes Israel-linked container vessel: Tehran has vowed to respond to a suspected Israeli air strike on its consular building in Damascus
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UK's Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israel not to retaliate after Iran's drone and missile ...
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