Opinion | Nancy Pelosi, Badass

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House on the brink of approving Ukraine and Israel aid after long struggle: The House is preparing to vote on approval of $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine ...

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Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House

The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.

Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.

President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.

To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.

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Apr 18

How every senator voted on the rejection of Mayorkas impeachment charges: The US Senate on Wednesday dismissed the two impeachment articles against Homeland ...

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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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Pelosi, Clyburn back Jan. 6 officer for Congress: Dunn has heavily out-raised his opponents for a district in suburban Maryland.

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Apr 18

Pelosi memoir ‘The Art of Power’ planned for August release: A new memoir penned by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will be available later this year ...

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Apr 18

US Congress moves ahead on bill to push TikTok's Chinese owner to sell: An effort to force TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the social media app or ...

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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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Pelosi, Clyburn endorse Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer for Congress: Two heavy-hitters in the House Democratic Caucus have endorsed former U.S ...

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Apr 19

Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked by fellow lawmaker's extreme Ukraine aid bill amendments

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Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid

Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."

Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.

The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.

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Apr 18

Live Updates: Police Arresting Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia: Officers began arresting students on Thursday, a day after university officials testified ...

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Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus

Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.

Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.

Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.

Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.

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Progressives Oppose Israel Funding Advanced by US House: "Congress is shamefully choosing a failed approach of fueling genocide rather than saving ...

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Apr 11

LIVE: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses a joint meeting of US Congress

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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach

President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.

The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.

Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.

Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.

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Apr 16

Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment ‘awful precedent,’ ‘abuse of process’: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused House Republicans of ...

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Apr 17

Boeing in the spotlight as Congress calls a whistleblower to testify about defects in planes

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Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners

Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.

Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.

After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.

Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.

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US to start supplying Ukraine with armament "right away" after Congress' decision – White House

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Apr 16

Supreme Court skeptical of feds’ use of obstruction statute in Jan. 6 prosecutions

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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.

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Apr 18

Freedom Caucus on alert for possible moves against it by GOP leaders: The Floor Action Response Team, shorthanded as “FART,” aims to guard against an unannounced ...

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Apr 19

Will US Congress pass long-awaited Ukraine aid bill?: A huge $61bn support package that could help reshape Kyiv's war effort will go to a vote in coming days.

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US House to vote on long-awaited aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: The US House of Representatives is poised to hold a crucial vote on Saturday on a ...

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Ukraine Aid Bill Clears Critical Hurdle in the House as Democrats Supply the Votes

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Ukrainians Wait, Nervously, to See if U.S. Will Provide Critical Aid: From the battlefield to battered cities, soldiers and civilians are counting on Congress to ...

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Apr 15

Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress

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WIRED Apr 12

Tech Leaders Once Cried for AI Regulation. Now the Message Is ‘Slow Down’: Any dreams of a sweeping AI bill out of Congress are basically a hallucination.

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Quick Glance: OpenAI and Meta Prepare New AI Models Capable of 'Reasoning'

OpenAI and Meta are on the verge of releasing new artificial intelligence models that are said to be capable of reasoning and planning.

These upgrades are part of a wave of new large language models being released this year.

Reasoning and planning are key steps towards achieving 'artificial general intelligence', allowing chatbots and virtual assistants to complete sequences of related tasks.

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Apr 09

UK's Cameron to meet Blinken, Trump while pressing US Congress on Ukraine aid: British Foreign Minister David Cameron will meet Secretary of State Antony Blinken ...

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Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement

UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.

Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.

Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.

He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.

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Apr 16

Columbia’s President, Nemat Shafik, to Testify at Antisemitism Hearing: Columbia University’s president, Nemat Shafik, will speak to the same congressional ...

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Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism

Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.

Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.

University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.

The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.

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Apr 07

Turner: Russian propaganda "being uttered on the House floor": Turner's comments come after McCaul said Russian propaganda has "infected a good ...

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Quick Glance: GOP Rep. Turner: Accusations of Russian Propaganda Spread Among Republicans

The congressman stated that it is 'absolutely true' that Russia's anti-Ukraine messaging has 'infected' his party's base.

Mike Turner, a Republican representative, accused some of his colleagues of spreading Russian propaganda 'on the House floor' amid Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Turner's comments align with an earlier assertion by another Republican and chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, who mentioned that Russian propaganda has infiltrated the United States and affected a significant portion of his party's base.

McCaul attributed the dissemination of Russian propaganda to conservative media outlets, including 'nighttime entertainment shows' that echo talking points used by Russian state media.

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Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker: Representative Matt Gaetz said he believes the congresswoman would do a better job in the role than ...

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Apr 16

Zelenskyy says Ukraine can't win without US support: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that if the US Congress fails to vote on military aid for ...

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Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense

At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.

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Apr 16

ABBA, Blondie, and the Notorious B.I.G. enter the National Recording Registry: Albums from ABBA, Blondie and the Notorious B.I.G. are entering the National ...

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Apr 18

36-year-old joins wave of House Republican retirements: "The current dysfunction on Capitol Hill is distressing," LaTurner said.

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Apr 16

How Biden could help Ukraine with arms without Congress: Over six months of deadlock in the US Congress, passing new aid legislation for Ukraine ...

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Apr 13

Main Street icon gets an otherworldly makeover as 3 Howls moves into former Mint Tea house

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Apr 06

Israel-Gaza war: Nancy Pelosi calls for a stop to US arms sales to Israel: She is one of the most influential US Democrats: Nancy Pelosi, along with dozens of ...

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Apr 14

Biden in call with congressional leaders on Iran attack urges House to pass aid bill

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Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.

Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.

In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.

Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.

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Apr 18

Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca announces new bid for Congress: A Democrat who served one term representing southeast Wisconsin in Congress in the ...

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Apr 11

FBI director warns of 'attacks' on American soil - UPI.com: FBI Director Christopher Wray warned Congress on Thursday about potential attacks on U.S ...

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Apr 08

How Rep. Jamie Raskin became Democrats’ hottest ticket in the 2024 campaign: The former Jan. 6 committee member has campaigned for fellow Democrats in 17 states ...

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Apr 07

Ukraine would lose war against Russia if US Congress blocks military aid, says Zelensky

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Quick Glance: Ukraine ‘will lose the war’ without US aid, Zelensky warns

President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Ukraine will lose the war against Russia if the US Congress does not approve military aid.

Ukraine urgently calls for the US to send a $60 billion aid package blocked by Republicans in Congress.

Russia intensifies attacks on Chasiv Yar, near Kramatorsk, a crucial hub for the Ukrainian army, resulting in casualties and destruction.

Russian strikes, including on a nuclear power plant, raise concerns about reactor integrity, with the IAEA urging restraint.

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Apr 10

House Republicans issue demands for next Texas speaker: The two dozen Republican signatories called on the next House leader to commit to their list of ...

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Apr 08

Biden lawyer, former Trump admin officials urge Insurrection Act reform: The law is "poorly drafted, replete with vague or obsolete language ...

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Apr 16

George Santos Explains Why He’s Raised $0 for Return Congressional Bid: The disgraced former U.S. representative says he doesn’t want people to think he’s a ...

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Apr 12

Opinion | Republicans Are Fleeing the Stench of a Rotten Congress: The great 2024 exodus is all about Trump-era discord and dysfunction.

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Apr 18

Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat against Russia would lead to WW3

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Apr 09

Pelosi on Trump abortion statement: ‘He either is stupid, or he thinks the rest of us are’

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The Christian Science Monitor

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Apr 11

Most abortions in Poland happen unofficially. A new law could change things.: Poland has one of the strictest abortion laws in Europe. Now, that law is up for a ...

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Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy

Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.

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Apr 17

Dr. Phil on ‘probably past their prime’ Biden and Trump, and the prescription Congress needs

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WIRED Apr 10

Section 702: The Future of the Biggest US Spy Program Hangs in the Balance: The US Congress will this week decide the fate of Section 702, a major surveillance ...

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PBS

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Apr 11

Ukraine will be outgunned by Russia 10 to 1 in weeks without U.S. help, top Europe general says

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NPR

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Apr 09

The Senate impeachment trial of Mayorkas has been delayed. Here's what to know: Impeachment managers were set to deliver the impeachment articles to the Senate ...

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Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week

The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.

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Apr 11

Polish parliament to debate divisive issue of abortion: Polish lawmakers will start a debate on liberalising access to abortion on Thursday ...

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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.

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Apr 17

Johnson outlines specific foreign aid plan as it hangs by thread: The speaker will almost certainly need Democratic votes just to get the package to the floor ...

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The Jerusalem Post

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Apr 09

WSJ: Denying weapons to Israel in the middle of a war is betrayal: "Denying weapons to an ally in the middle of a war is the definition of betrayal ...

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Apr 10

Bill Barr blasts Trump for call to kill FISA: ‘Crazy and reckless’: Former Attorney General Bill Barr on Wednesday denounced former President Trump’s exhortation ...

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Apr 16

Trump fundraising intensifies, Democrats post big hauls and other first-quarter takeaways

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Financial Times Weekend Festival U.S. Edition - 4 May 2024: Join the Financial Times Weekend Festival U.S. Edition on 4 May 2024 at Kennedy Center, Washington, D ...

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Apr 18

House Republican cites threats and swatting of family as reasons for quitting: Mike Gallagher, a representative from Wisconsin, is stepping down on 19 April ...

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Apr 11

Biden dares the courts to block his election-year executive actions: "[I]f I get shut down by the court, I get shut down by the court."

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Apr 08

Justice Department won’t give Republicans audio tapes of Biden’s interview with special counsel

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Quick Glance: Justice Dept. refuses to provide Biden-Hur audio recordings to House committee

Justice Department officials informed House Republicans that they do not plan to give audio recordings of President Biden's interviews with the special counsel investigating his handling of classified documents.

The decision was made as lawmakers already possess transcripts of the interviews, indicating that the request may be more about politics than seeking genuine information.

Special counsel Hur found evidence that Biden retained classified government materials after leaving the vice presidency, but concluded that there was insufficient proof to pursue criminal charges.

Republican lawmakers have threatened to hold the Attorney General in contempt if the recordings are not handed over, raising concerns about potential implications on future investigations.

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Apr 18

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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Axios (website)

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Apr 19

Behind the IMF's warning to Biden and Congress on deficit spending: The IMF is sounding the alarm about "large fiscal slippages" in the U.S and China.

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Apr 10

Biden exploring if he has the "power" to shut down the border unilaterally

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Apr 03

Mapisa-Nqakula resigns to ‘protect’ parliament, ANC: The now former National Assembly speaker said her resignation was not an admission of guilt regarding the ...

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Quick Glance: Mapisa-Nqakula Granted R50,000 Bail by Court

Former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was released on bail of R50,000 after she appeared before the Pretoria magistrate's court for corruption allegations.

The judge, Anna Oosthuizen, expressed her satisfaction with Mapisa-Nqakula's eligibility for bail and her successful argument that she could only manage R50,000, despite the state's request for R100,000.

Following an unsuccessful court attempt to prevent her imminent arrest, Mapisa-Nqakula voluntarily presented herself at the Lyttelton police station on Thursday morning.

Among her bail conditions are the surrender of her passport, refraining from applying for a new one, and prohibition from direct or indirect communication with state witnesses.

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Apr 15

Russia's arrogance grows due to sanctions evasion and delays in Congress – Zelenskyy

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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.

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The Wall Street Journal

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Opinion | Ukraine Aid and the Tail-Wagger Troupe: They say they want to make Congress work. They insist on rules that ensure it can’t.

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Apr 18

Democrats begin to outpace Republicans in fundraising for key House races: Democratic candidates outraised Republicans in almost every one of the most ...

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Apr 11

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses joint session of Congress: Watch live

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Quick Glance: Kishida Warns of Global Risks in US Congress

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasizes the need for US support to maintain hope in Ukraine and protect Asia from harsher realities in a speech to the US Congress.

Kishida urges the US to continue playing a crucial role in international affairs, especially in the face of threats posed by China, Russia, and North Korea.

Despite support for Kishida's remarks championing a free and open Indo-Pacific, some conservative Republicans remained seated during his call for support for Ukraine's fight against Russia.

Kishida and President Joe Biden unveiled a list of initiatives to deepen their military cooperation and jointly condemned China's 'dangerous and escalatory' actions in the region.

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Apr 15

Johnson makes his long-awaited move on Ukraine as House plans to vote on separate aid packages

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Apr 17

TikTok ban bill put on faster track through US Congress: Move to bundle divest-or-ban measure with foreign aid could compel Senate to act against Chinese-owned ...

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Apr 18

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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Apr 13

Supreme Court to weigh if Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstruction: The justices on Tuesday will hear argument on whether prosecutors improperly stretched ...

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Apr 06

Nancy Pelosi joins call to halt U.S. weapons transfers to Israel: The letter is a response to the Israeli strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen staffers ...

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Apr 11

Sean Penn, Barbra Streisand join star-studded call for Congress to act on Ukraine

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Apr 15

Fighting for voting rights, making 'good trouble' in John Lewis' name, now a partisan issue

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Apr 09

Capitol Police hire special prosecutors to handle rise in threats against Congress

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Apr 09

House to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate until next week

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Quick Glance: Judge Denies Hunter Biden's Attempt to Dismiss Federal Gun Charges

A judge in Delaware has denied attempts by President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden to dismiss three federal gun charges, all but ensuring a trial will move forward this summer.

Hunter Biden's lawyers had pinned their hopes for dismissal largely on the belief that an immunity provision in their plea agreement, which eventually collapsed, was validated upon both parties signing it. However, Weiss' office contended that the agreement necessitated approval from a probation officer, a requirement that was never fulfilled.

This ruling signifies another legal setback for Hunter Biden following a federal judge in California recently rejecting similar objections to a nine-count indictment related to tax offenses. The trial for this case is anticipated to commence shortly after the Delaware gun case.

Hunter Biden also alleged that Weiss succumbed to political pressure from Republicans and former President Donald Trump. Nonetheless, Noreika delivered a scathing criticism.

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