Opinion | Democrats, Don’t Despair. There Are Bright Spots for Our Party.

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4604151-cruz-democrats-tossed-two-centuries-of-precedent-by-rejecting-mayorkas-impeachment/

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

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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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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 ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/democrats-vote-ukraine-bill.html

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Democrats’ case for saving Mike Johnson: He’s not McCarthy: "McCarthy was both incompetent and dishonest," said one Democrat. "Johnson is just ...

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

apnews.com/article/mayorkas-senate-impeachment-trial-democrats-29aa775c0e866f4160f320583f261a72

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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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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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 ...

thehill.com/homenews/house/4603884-these-are-the-14-lawmakers-who-voted-against-condemning-irans-attack-on-israel/

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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 ...

thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4603541-colberts-late-show-to-air-live-from-chicago-during-democratic-convention/

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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/

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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Financial Times

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Boeing engineer says safety concerns are ignored inside plane maker: Whistleblower says he was told to ‘shut up’ after raising questions about 777 and 787 ...

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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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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 ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/18/bidens-response-trump-democrats-00152940

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What Happens if a Powerful Surveillance Law Expires This Week?: Senators are under pressure to reject amendments to a House-passed bill so it can become law ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/fisa-surveillance-warrantless-deadline-senate.html

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Senate Democrats end Homeland Security secretary impeachment case. How Arizona's senators voted

azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2024/04/17/sinema-kelly-vote-to-end-impeachment-case-against-alejandro-mayorkas/73363468007/

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

axios.com/2024/04/18/tiktok-ban-law-bill-mike-johnson

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US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment: The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed impeachment charges against President Joe ...

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

thedailybeast.com/donald-trumps-harlem-bodega-visit-should-scare-the-heck-out-of-democrats

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Far-right US Senate candidate tells crowd to ‘strap on a Glock’ before elections: Kari Lake of Arizona warned supporters of ‘intense’ election year in which ...

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/17/kari-lake-gun-glock-election

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The Wall Street Journal

wsj.com/articles/is-jan-6-the-political-winner-democrats-think-supreme-court-prosecutorial-overreach-8cc8e9ce

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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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The House Pushes for a TikTok ban, and Southern Africa Faces a Food Crisis: Plus, a brazen gold heist.

nytimes.com/2024/04/18/podcasts/tiktok-mayorkas-drought.html

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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 ...

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4597632-in-surprise-biden-faces-real-threat-from-trump-with-hispanic-voters/

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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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The Hill (newspaper)

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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 ...

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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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Privacy Defenders Decry 'Spy Draft' in Section 702 Renewal Advanced by Senate: "It's not about who RISAA allows the government to spy on ...

commondreams.org/news/fisa-section-702-renewal

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

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Advertising heats up in Arizona Senate race, previewing a tough campaign: The ad war is heating up in the Arizona Senate race, with both sides launching digital ...

nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/advertising-heats-arizona-senate-race-previewing-tough-campaign-rcna148260

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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.

axios.com/2024/04/17/house-democrats-mike-johnson-foreign-aid

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Hugely expanded Section 702 surveillance powers set for US Senate vote: Opponents warn almost anyone could be asked to share info with Uncle Sam

theregister.com/2024/04/17/fisa_section_702/

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung

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

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Members of a US Senate committee said in a hearing that Boeing needs to do more to improve its safety culture after panel members released a February report ...

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Ossoff to USPS chief about mail woes: ‘You’ve got weeks ... to fix this.’: A frustrated Jon Ossoff did not hold back Tuesday in his questioning of the postmaster ...

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Wyden Says Spying Bill Would Force Americans to Become an 'Agent for Big Brother'

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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.

commondreams.org/opinion/white-rural-rage

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TikTok ban Bill could be fast-tracked ahead of US House votes on Ukraine, Israel aid

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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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/

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Thanks to a SuperPAC, McCormick leads Casey in fundraising. For now.: Sen. Bob Casey and Republican senate candidate Dave McCormick appear to be gearing up for ...

inquirer.com/politics/election/casey-mccormick-campaign-fundraising-2024-superpac-20240418.html

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

usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/bob-graham-dies-former-florida-governor-us-senator-obituary/73350949007/

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Meghan McCain blasts Kari Lake’s dangerous call to take up arms: Former 'The View' host Meghan McCain ripped GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake's ...

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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 ...

nymag.com/intelligencer/article/uniparty-delusion.html

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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 ...

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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

cleveland.com/news/2024/04/top-ohio-republican-legislator-says-biden-ballot-problem-is-going-to-be-resolved.html

dispatch.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/16/ohio-rejects-democrats-fix-to-get-joe-biden-on-november-ballot/73343798007/

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The Columbus Dispatch

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

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Iowa Republican lawmakers reach deal to speed up flat tax, lower rate to 3.8%: "We are accelerating the promised tax cuts, taking it lower and returning an extra ...

Quick Glance: Taxpayers Beware: Avoid 'Surprise' Fees

Taxpayers may face 'surprise fees' if their tax refund from the previous year was too high.

The IRS warned today that taxpayers could face a harsh hit to their wallets if they do not use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator.

The IRS recommends reviewing the withholding estimator annually, especially after significant life events.

Not withholding the right amount from your income could become a growing issue as the IRS has increased many tax brackets and deductions by over 5 percent.

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Senate GOP candidate Kari Lake gestures broadly to illegal immigration in talk on Arizona's housing crisis

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US Senate kills the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Mayorkas: The US Senate made short work of the articles of impeachment against Homeland Secretary ...

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US Senate Secures $6.1 Billion for Micron Technology Chip Plants, Boosting Manufacturing Sector in NY, Idaho

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Iowa mental health services will be overhauled under bill passed by lawmakers: Iowa's mental health and disability services are facing an overhaul under a plan ...

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United Airlines says Boeing blowout cost it $200m: The carrier was forced to ground its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet for three weeks after a mid-air cabin blowout on ...

Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan

United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.

The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.

United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.

The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.

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The Verge

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Senate advances bill on FISA Section 702 reauthorization: The US Senate has passed a cloture motion to begin voting on reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign ...

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As GOP divisions roil Congress, Kentucky legislative leaders maintain control ― mostly

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The Indianapolis Star

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Debate: The ethics and economics of keeping nonviolent elderly and gravely ill in prison

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Election denier Timothy Ramthun has launched a campaign for Wisconsin's 20th Senate District

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The Indianapolis Star

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In the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, candidates are not worried about Jim Banks

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Why Gov. Stitt should sign bill to protect victims of domestic violence, human trafficking

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Courier Journal

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Gerth: Kentucky's Republican Senate did something good. Now Stivers wants to screw it up

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Five major publishers join federal lawsuit against Iowa law that bans books from schools

The Orange County Register

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Sen. Laphonza Butler isn’t just keeping a seat warm in Washington: Butler, appointed to replace Feinstein, launched a Youth Advisory Council and is exploring ...

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Financial Times

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Live news: US stocks notch first 4-day losing streak since start of January

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Missouri lawmakers consider adding alert system for missing Black youth: The Ebony Alert would be similar to the Amber Alert and Silver Alert.

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Michigan House of Representatives briefly evacuated during tornado warning: The Michigan Senate was not in session at the time of the tornado warning ...

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