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Pelosi address disrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors at Oxford Union: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was delivering an address Thursday at the Oxford ...
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Pelosi address disrupted by pro-Palestinian protestors at Oxford Union
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New evidence that criminal conviction won’t tank Trump’s candidacy: Some of Trump’s supporters say they might reconsider supporting him. Few would flip to Biden.
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New evidence that criminal conviction won’t tank Trump’s candidacy
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Scottish First Minister Yousaf promises to fight no-confidence vote: SNP leader says ‘confident’ to win vote as pressure builds following decision to end ...
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Scottish First Minister Yousaf promises to fight no-confidence vote
Quick Glance: Europol's Insights on Turkish Criminal Networks in Europe
  • A Europol report confirms that under President Erdogan, Turkey has become a hub for criminal syndicates posing a serious threat to European security.

  • Turkish criminal networks extend across the Western Balkans, engaging in fraudulent schemes and arms trafficking, with Turkey being highlighted as a key location for online fraud systems.

  • Turkey plays a key role in illegal firearms trafficking into Europe and exports weapons to conflict zones in the Middle East and Africa.

  • Despite pressure from FATF, Turkey remains on the grey list and has intensified operations against criminal networks in the last 10 months, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of suspects.
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Biden campaign targeting voters who chose Haley in Pennsylvania GOP primary: The Biden campaign is going after Republicans who voted for former U.N ...
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Biden campaign targeting voters who chose Haley in Pennsylvania GOP ...
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Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called ...
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Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons in space
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Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law: The climate protection law can be passed by the Bundestag on Friday as planned ...
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Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection ...
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United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ+ issues : The United Methodist Church has voted to restructure itself in a way that could allow for ...
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United Methodist Church begins reorganization over LGBTQ+ issues
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Timberwolves, Naz Reid wins Sixth Man of the Year: Naz Reid is the first player in Timberwolves history to win the award and only the undrafted player to win it ...
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Timberwolves, Naz Reid wins Sixth Man of the Year
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Russia vetoed a US attempt to stop countries putting nukes in space: Russia blocked a US-led UN resolution barring nuclear arms in space, amid US security ...
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Russia vetoed a US attempt to stop countries putting nukes in space
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Arizona GOP lawmaker booted from committee after backing abortion ban repeal: Two Arizona state House lawmakers were removed from key committees Monday following ...
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Arizona GOP lawmaker booted from committee after backing abortion ban ...
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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“The Supreme Court Is a Product of Minority Rule”: Author Ari Berman on America’s Undemocratic System
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“The Supreme Court Is a Product of Minority Rule”: Author Ari Berman on ...
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As usual, views of Trump guide views of his actions, not vice versa: New polling shows that Republicans are much less likely to view the Manhattan trial as ...
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As usual, views of Trump guide views of his actions, not vice versa
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India election 2024 live: Eyes on the south as Modi seeks Lok Sabha win: Kerala and Karnataka in focus as 88 constituencies across 13 states and one union ...
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India election 2024 live: Eyes on the south as Modi seeks Lok Sabha win
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Video Our favorite Barbra Streisand moments for her birthday: Happy birthday, Barbra!
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Video Our favorite Barbra Streisand moments for her birthday
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Bengaluru: Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city: Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.
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Bengaluru: Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city
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Sakaja fails to vote as UDA elections off to a slow start: Some voters complained that their details were not recorded on the machines.
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Sakaja fails to vote as UDA elections off to a slow start
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Vote in the Bundestag: Federal Constitutional Court rejects urgent application against climate protection law
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Vote in the Bundestag: Federal Constitutional Court rejects urgent ...
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Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama might get a third try at unionizing: Federal officials threw out the first vote, ruling that Amazon improperly interfered ...
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Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama might get a third try at unionizing
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Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign ...
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Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House
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Bundeswehr: Bundestag votes to introduce Veterans Day: Soldiers are to be honored in Germany on June 15th. The Bundestag voted with a large majority to introduce ...
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Bundeswehr: Bundestag votes to introduce Veterans Day
Quick Glance: Bundestag Approves Veteran's Day to Honor Soldiers
  • Soldiers to be honored annually on June 15 in Germany.

  • Motion passed by Bundestag with significant majority.

  • Events in Berlin planned to recognize soldiers.

  • Objective: Show appreciation and enhance social support for soldiers.
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Cops step in as Gaza protest hits Nancy Pelosi’s Oxford speech: Campaign group holds silent protest at prestigious English university.
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Cops step in as Gaza protest hits Nancy Pelosi’s Oxford speech
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Billions in support against Russia: Zelenskyi thanks the USA for "vital help": The US Senate has approved a new aid package for Ukraine. The first deliveries are ...
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Billions in support against Russia: Zelenskyi thanks the USA for
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Pelosi calls for Netanyahu’s resignation: Pelosi said the prime minister is an obstacle to a two-state solution.
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Pelosi calls for Netanyahu’s resignation
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Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump: Joe Biden will land a major union endorsement Wednesday from North America’s Building Trades Unions ...
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Biden scores major union backing as its leaders attack Trump
Quick Glance: Biden Secures Key Union Support
  • Joe Biden will receive a major union endorsement from North America’s Building Trades Unions on Wednesday, with leaders crediting his infrastructure bill for the support.

  • The Teamsters union, sought after by both Biden and Donald Trump, abstained from the vote but will endorse after their own convention.

  • The union's backing for Biden is more enthusiastic than in 2020 and is intended to be a strong rebuke of Trump.

  • The union praises Biden's efforts for workers, highlighting the created jobs, worker protections, and apprenticeship programs written into law.
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Biden camp not sweating political fallout from latest round of campus protests: The president’s team, and some pollsters, don’t see Gaza as the primary voting ...
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Biden camp not sweating political fallout from latest round of campus ...
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
  • President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

  • He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

  • Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
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‘Abandon Biden’ rallies Pennsylvania voters on primary day: The “Abandon Biden” group is rallying Pennsylvania voters ahead of the state’s primary contest to ...
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‘Abandon Biden’ rallies Pennsylvania voters on primary day
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US Congress approves billions in aid for Ukraine: Ukraine is dependent on US support in its defensive struggle against Russia, but for months there was no more ...
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US Congress approves billions in aid for Ukraine
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Nancy Pelosi book, ‘The Art of Power,’ will reflect on her career in public life: The former speaker of the House has completed a book about her years in public ...
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Nancy Pelosi book, ‘The Art of Power,’ will reflect on her career in ...
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In 50-50 Georgia, unhappiness with the choices but urgency about voting: Rebel Teahouse is Christine Nguyen’s business. And her happy place.
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In 50-50 Georgia, unhappiness with the choices but urgency about voting
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10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it: Nine Republicans and one Democrat in the Senate voted Tuesday to advance a package that includes ...
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10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it
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Judge strikes down North Carolina felon voting law: A federal judge has struck down a North Carolina law criminalizing voting for people with felony convictions ...
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Judge strikes down North Carolina felon voting law
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Trump's FCC Ripped Away Open-Internet Protections. We're This Close to Winning Them Back
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Trump on Johnson’s handling of Ukraine vote: ‘You can’t really get too tough’ with slim majority
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Trump on Johnson’s handling of Ukraine vote: ‘You can’t really get too ...
Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
  • Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.

  • Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.

  • The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.

  • Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
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Pelosi respects Mike Johnson and hopes Trump isn't 'his puppeteer': Mike Johnson may need to count of the support of Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats to ...
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Pelosi respects Mike Johnson and hopes Trump isn't 'his puppeteer'
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Senators hope TikTok will remain in business in US under new owner: Two U.S. senators said they hope TikTok will remain in business in the U.S ...
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Senators hope TikTok will remain in business in US under new owner
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
  • ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

  • Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

  • ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

  • As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
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After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete agreements : The Federal Trade Commission will vote Tuesday on whether to issue a final rule ...
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After 26,000 public comments, FTC to vote on rule banning noncompete ...
Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
  • The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.

  • The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.

  • Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.

  • Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
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NBC News poll: One in 4 voters could change their minds on presidential race: A quarter of all voters are still open to changing their minds on who they'll vote ...
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NBC News poll: One in 4 voters could change their minds on presidential ...
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"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
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"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in ...
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Sunak says airfield on standby and planes booked for Rwanda deportations: The prime minister has said the first deportation flights to Rwanda will leave "in ...
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Sunak says airfield on standby and planes booked for Rwanda deportations
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Mike Johnson showed courage and rose to history’s call on Ukraine: Praising the House speaker for doing what’s right, or even normal, is warranted ...
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Mike Johnson showed courage and rose to history’s call on Ukraine
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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New nonpartisan campaigns aim to overcome low Latino turnout at the polls: Latino turnout in 2020 hovered around 54% — the lowest of all racial and ethnic groups ...
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New nonpartisan campaigns aim to overcome low Latino turnout at the polls
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Barr says he’ll vote for ‘Republican ticket’ in November: Former Attorney General Bill Barr said Wednesday he will vote for the “Republican ticket” in the ...
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Barr says he’ll vote for ‘Republican ticket’ in November
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Supreme Court Tosses Aside Kari Lake’s Voting Machine Lawsuit: The right-wing firebrand accused the high court of “institutional inertia” on election issues ...
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Supreme Court Tosses Aside Kari Lake’s Voting Machine Lawsuit
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From Disappointment To Relief: How Ukraine's Political Fortunes Changed In A Week
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From Disappointment To Relief: How Ukraine's Political Fortunes Changed In ...
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Elon Musk is a pigeon CEO, ‘he comes, sh*ts all over us, and goes’, says former Tesla manager
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Elon Musk is a pigeon CEO, ‘he comes, sh*ts all over us, and goes’ ...
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New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
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New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials ...
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US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?: The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps ...
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US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?
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Republican Jewish Coalition backs primary challenge to Virginia Rep. Bob Good: A major Republican Jewish group became the latest notable organization to back a ...
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Republican Jewish Coalition backs primary challenge to Virginia Rep ...
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Rwanda Bill: How did my MP vote on Sunak’s asylum legislation?: Rishi Sunak’s plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda have been given the green light after ...
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Rwanda Bill: How did my MP vote on Sunak’s asylum legislation?
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
  • The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

  • However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.

  • Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.

  • The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
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US House of Representatives approves billions in aid to Ukraine: After months of struggle, the American House of Representatives voted on further aid for Ukraine ...
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US House of Representatives approves billions in aid to Ukraine
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🔴 Live: US Senate to vote on wartime aid package for Israel, Gaza
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🔴 Live: US Senate to vote on wartime aid package for Israel, Gaza
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A rotten week for MAGA Republicans’ feeble stunts: The House’s ludicrous impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas died a swift death in the ...
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A rotten week for MAGA Republicans’ feeble stunts
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Democrats back Republican effort to double fines for protesters in California : The vote by state lawmakers suggests a split over response to Israel-Hamas war.
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Democrats back Republican effort to double fines for protesters in ...
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House Republican infighting getting worse after foreign aid vote: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.) said he serves “with some real scumbags,” while others fought over ...
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House Republican infighting getting worse after foreign aid vote
Quick Glance: House Republican Infighting Escalates Post Foreign Aid Vote
  • After passing a comprehensive $95 billion foreign aid package, intense disputes among House Republicans have heightened within the chamber.

  • Many Republican members are frustrated with colleagues who vote against laws instead of seeking compromises within the party.

  • A persistent bloc of Republicans advocates for ideological purity, insisting on a firm stance in negotiations with the Democrats.

  • The internal conflicts have spilled over into the campaign trail, with some Republicans advocating for measures against the hardline faction.
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Alas, preserving democracy is not a bipartisan issue: Polls show both Democrats and Republicans are concerned about the state of democracy — but for very ...
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Alas, preserving democracy is not a bipartisan issue
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Selenskyj grateful for vote: US aid for Ukraine: the West rejoices, Russia rages: According to Ukrainian President Selenskyj, the US House of Representatives' ...
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Selenskyj grateful for vote: US aid for Ukraine: the West rejoices ...
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Ukraine and its partners express relief as U.S. aid moves ahead: The decision on the bill, which also includes funds to help keep Ukraine’s government running ...
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Ukraine and its partners express relief as U.S. aid moves ahead
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UAW gets first Southern win as Tenn. plant overwhelmingly backs union : VW workers in Chattanooga, Tenn., became the first big auto plant in the South to join ...
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UAW gets first Southern win as Tenn. plant overwhelmingly backs union
Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
  • Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.

  • Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.

  • The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.

  • The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
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Johnson temporarily dodges ouster vote as House passes foreign aid: Conservative rebels are hoping the week-long recess will build support for their pending ...
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Johnson temporarily dodges ouster vote as House passes foreign aid
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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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Pelosi, Clyburn back Jan. 6 officer for Congress
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Why it matters that some Democrats voted against aid for Israel: At some point, leading Democrats might find they can no longer ignore the wider party’s views on ...
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Why it matters that some Democrats voted against aid for 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 ...
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U.S. Vetoes Bid to Advance Full Palestinian Membership at U.N.: The U.S. was the lone veto Thursday on a U.N. Security Council resolution recommending ...
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U.S. Vetoes Bid to Advance Full Palestinian Membership at U.N.
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House to vote on billions of dollars of Russian government money sitting in U.S. banks  
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House to vote on billions of dollars of Russian government money sitting ...