Philly DA Larry Krasner says GOP effort to remove him is part of an ‘authoritarian attack’ on democracy
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Senate Votes to Push Ukraine and Israel Aid Bill Toward Final Passage: The overwhelming bipartisan vote for the long-stalled $95.3 billion aid package capped a ...
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Quick Glance: Senate prepares for final passage of Ukraine-Israel aid bill
- The House-passed supplemental funding package to provide long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, and other allies was advanced by the Senate on Tuesday to prepare the legislation for final passage.
- Senators voted 80-19 to proceed with the $95 billion foreign aid package, encompassing funds for humanitarian aid, national security items, and potentially a TikTok ban.
- Active discussions continue among senators to reach an agreement on amendments for a swift final vote on the four-bill package, with talks hitting a snag over the weekend.
- It is widely anticipated that regardless of the outcome of such negotiations, the legislation will receive support from nearly all Democrats and about half of the Republican conference, surpassing the 60 votes needed for approval.
Abortion-rights group knocks possible Trump VP picks’ ‘extremism’: EMILY’s List — which works to elect female candidates who support abortion rights — is ...
thehill.com/homenews/4616530-abortion-rights-group-knocks-possible-trump-vp-picks-extremism/
Hush money trial against Donald Trump: Witness confirms deal to eliminate negative reports
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McConnell targets Tucker Carlson over the "demonization of Ukraine": McConnell has been one of the fiercest defenders of Ukraine.
axios.com/2024/04/23/mcconnell-tucker-carlson-ukraine-putin
George Santos drops third-party bid for Congress: The former Republican representative was expelled from Congress last year.
axios.com/2024/04/23/george-santos-drops-third-party-congress-bid
Quick Glance: Former Representative George Santos Ends Race for New House Seat
- George Santos has dropped out of his independent bid for a second spot in the House of Representatives months after being ousted from his New York seat.
- Santos withdrew his candidacy to avoid being seen as retaliating against his Republican opponent Lalota and potentially benefiting the Democrats.
- Despite facing numerous legal issues, including 23 federal criminal charges, Santos denies all allegations and pleads not guilty.
- After being expelled from the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly in December 2023, Santos made headlines with a mysterious appearance outside former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York.
Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill to Allow Armed Teachers, a Year After Deadly Nashville Shooting
time.com/6970230/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-bill-to-allow-armed-teachers/
Rep. Summer Lee beats back primary challenge in Pennsylvania: Rep. Summer Lee was projected to win the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 12th congressional ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4615864-rep-summer-lee-beats-back-primary-challenge-in-pennsylvania/
Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the US Senate, heading for a final vote after the House of Representatives ...
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Senate approves aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but deals blow to TikTok: The U.S. Senate approved a $95M foreign aid package to help Ukraine and Israel ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/23/senate-votes-ukraine-israel-aid-tiktok-sale/
Trump wins Pennsylvania GOP primary: Former President Trump has won the GOP primary in Pennsylvania, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616195-trump-wins-pennsylvania-gop-primary/
Kari Lake Can’t Make Up Her Mind About the 1864 Arizona Abortion Ban: Yes, no, maybe? The election-denying Arizona Senate hopeful has taken just about every ...
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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.
McCormick wins Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary: Businessman David McCormick has won the Republican nomination for Senate in Pennsylvania ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616211-mccormick-wins-pennsylvania-gop-senate-primary/
Donald Trump a narcissistic, egotistical con man. Republican voters must think again.
dispatch.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/04/23/trump-a-narcissistic-egotistical-con-man-why-are-you-supporting-him/73425014007/
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4616241-ten-senators-helped-advance-ukraine-aid-after-voting-against-it/
A conservative strategist on how Joe Biden can win: Sarah Longwell says “double-haters” will decide the election
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/23/a-conservative-strategist-on-how-joe-biden-can-win
The anti-college subtext to the right-wing response to Gaza protests: Not all the backlash against protests on college campuses is rooted in the right’s ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/gaza-protests-college-campuses/
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across the U.S.
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246594938/pro-palestinian-campus-protests-columbia-yale-nyu
U.S. Senate race: Pennsylvania’s primary will cement Casey and McCormick as nominees
apnews.com/article/trump-biden-mccormick-casey-senate-pennsylvania-primary-12484e65a68f4364fec51ec5d460e538
Clinton says Trump’s threats ‘should scare every American’: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Americans regardless of their politics should fear the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4611798-clinton-says-trumps-threats-should-scare-every-american/
Ex-news anchor Janelle Stelson to take on GOP Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania: Former local news anchor Janelle Stelson is projected to win the Democratic ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616614-ex-news-anchor-janelle-stelson-to-take-on-gop-rep-scott-perry-in-pennsylvania/
Bannon says House Republicans secretly want Trump to lose: Steve Bannon, former President Trump’s 2016 campaign executive, railed against House Republicans on ...
thehill.com/homenews/4613586-bannon-says-house-republicans-secretly-want-trump-to-lose/
Efforts to tackle student protests in America have backfired badly: Police intervention at Columbia has provoked protests at other universities
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/23/efforts-to-tackle-student-protests-in-america-have-backfired-badly
Ex-Bridgewater CEO Dave McCormick Wins GOP Primary for Pennsylvania Senate Seat: Trump-backed former Bridgewater Associates chief executive officer Dave ...
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Paid articlePaid Even immigration restrictionists stay away from GOP’s ‘invasion’ rhetoric: Republican use of the term “invasion” is putting party officials at odds with the ...
thehill.com/latino/4606438-immigration-gop-southern-border-invasion/
Trump calls for 'election integrity' again. It's same ploy he used in 2020 and 2016.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/23/trump-election-integrity-2024-lies-voter-fraud/73414481007/
House Republican fends off primary challenge in Pennsylvania swing district: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) has won the Republican primary in Pennsylvania’s 1st ...
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Trump’s immunity case is another reminder that all roads now lead to the Supreme Court
cnn.com/2024/04/22/politics/supreme-court-trump-immunity-analysis/
US Senate Advances $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill in Key Vote: The Senate advanced a $95 billion emergency aid package for Ukraine and other besieged US allies ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/senate-advances-ukraine-aid-tiktok-divestment-bill-in-key-vote
Republican Infighting Is Getting Uglier: GOP tensions over foreign spending and Speaker Mike Johnson have ramped up in recent months.
newsweek.com/republican-infighting-gop-mike-johnson-1892701
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.
Columbia’s president is committed to one principle: Keeping her job: Watching the leader of a great university snitch on the school’s professors was frightening ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/23/columbia-university-president-committed-job/
Opinion | How ‘The Squad’ and Like-Minded Progressives Have Changed Their Party: The left’s position on Israel has now become the Democratic Party’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/progressives-democratic-party-aoc.html
How Mike Johnson Got to ‘Yes’ on Aid to Ukraine: Intelligence, politics and personal considerations converted the Republican speaker, who had largely opposed aid ...
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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.
On Earth Day, Biden Spotlights Climate Investments to Contrast With Republicans: President Biden announced $7 billion more for solar power projects and pointed ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/politics/biden-climate-young-voters.html
Trump loses access to $175M in civil fraud bond cash: The GOP frontrunner and his bond underwriters agreed Monday to keep the cash in what's essentially a ...
businessinsider.com/trump-loses-access-to-175m-in-civil-fraud-bond-cash-2024-4
Quick Glance: Trump Agrees to New Restrictions on $175 Million Bond in New York Civil Fraud Case
- The bond is meant to secure Trump's compliance with a $454.2 million judgment won by state Attorney General Letitia James if he does not succeed in an appeal.
- James had challenged the bond this month, saying Trump still had access to the Charles Schwab account pledged to the insurer as collateral.
- Justice Arthur Engoron imposed the penalty after finding that Trump fraudulently inflated his net worth and real estate assets to deceive banks and insurers into providing better terms.
- Trump defended the bond in court, emphasizing that he has plenty of money to put up for it.
Pennsylvania primary live updates: What's on the 2024 ballot, plus races to watch
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/23/pennsylvania-elections-live-updates-2024/73414547007/
FBI and friends get two more years of warrantless FISA Section 702 snooping: US Senate kills reform amendment, Biden swiftly signs bill into law
theregister.com/2024/04/22/fisa_section_702_renewed/
Gaza protests: Humboldt halts classes, more tents go up at UC Berkeley: In swelling anti-war protests, thousands of university students in California and across ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/gaza-protests-humboldt-halts-classes-tents-go-19418700.php
Supreme Court declines to hear Kari Lake voting machine lawsuit: The Supreme Court declined Monday to take up a case brought by Republicans Kari Lake and Mark ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4611220-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-kari-lake-voting-machine-lawsuit/
Approval of US aid to Ukraine prompts EU to provide more active support – European Commission President
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452512/
4 House primaries to watch in Pennsylvania: The Keystone State will set the table for a slate of key elections this fall.
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Schumer says Senate should ‘finish the job’ with foreign aid vote as Sanders seeks to strip funding for Israel weapons – live
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In race for his Senate seat, Joe Manchin endorses West Virginia Democratic Mayor Glenn Elliott
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Biden implication that uncle was eaten by ‘cannibals’ sparks criticism from Papua New Guinea leader
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4611016-biden-implication-that-uncle-was-eaten-by-cannibals-sparks-criticism-from-papua-new-guinea-leader/
Quick Glance: Biden's Controversial Cannibalism Remark Offends PNG Leader
- US President Joe Biden's remarks about his uncle's fate in Papua New Guinea during World War II offended Prime Minister James Marape, causing a diplomatic rift.
- Marape's statement highlighted that Biden seemed to suggest his uncle was consumed by cannibals, challenging the nation's reputation.
- During Australian PM Albanese's visit to PNG, he emphasized the strong defense ties and partnership between the two countries.
- White House press secretary Jean-Pierre defended Biden's comments, stressing the significance of honoring his uncle's sacrifice for the country.
Here’s what to know about the Pennsylvania primaries: Voters in the Keystone State will head to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes in several important ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4615801-heres-what-to-know-about-the-pennsylvania-primaries/
Fox News columnist: Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘an idiot’ trying to ‘wreck the GOP’: A Fox News columnist blasted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4599966-fox-news-columnist-marjorie-taylor-greene-an-idiot-trying-to-wreck-the-gop/
Pennsylvania primary election results 2024 live updates: See live 2024 Pennsylvania primary election results and maps by county from The Washington Post.
washingtonpost.com/elections/results/2024/04/23/pennsylvania-primary/
Primary in Pennsylvania is here: A 2024 election guide from ballot issues to House races
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/23/2024-pennsylvania-primary-election-guide/73383956007/
Pennsylvania primaries 2024: Live results and analysis: 538 analysts live-blog the April 23 Pennsylvania primaries, which will set up general elections for ...
abcnews.go.com/538/live-updates/pennsylvania-primaries-2024/
What If Mike Johnson Is Actually Good at This?: What if Mike Johnson is actually good at this?
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/mike-johnson-speaker-ukraine-trump/678108/
Vance versus McConnell defines GOP Ukraine fight: First-term Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) are the faces of the ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4609730-vance-versus-mcconnell-defines-gop-ukraine-fight/
The states to watch on the 2024 electoral map: NPR's electoral map organizes states into seven categories – Toss Up, Lean Republican, Lean Democratic ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246359499/2024-electoral-map
Wisconsin Senate: Eric Hovde's brother bankrolling super PAC: Hovde, a wealthy banker, is spending millions of his own money on his campaign.
axios.com/2024/04/23/hovde-super-pac-fix-washington-money-funding
Careers with Fake Lives: Parable of the Trump Era: Republican George Santos is not the only fabricator on Trump's trail. Will lying by authoritarian characters ...
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Proposed hydroelectric dam could put York County hiking trails underwater: The $2.5 billion project would encompass about 1,000 acres and require the acquisition ...
pennlive.com/outdoors/2024/04/proposed-hydroelectric-dam-could-put-york-county-hiking-trails-underwater.html
Former church leader molested girl in Cumberland County McDonald’s: police: Police believe the 76-year-old, who they say molested the 9-year-old in front of ...
pennlive.com/crime/2024/04/former-harrisburg-church-leader-molested-girl-in-cumberland-county-mcdonalds-police.html
The Conservative Who Turned White Anxiety Into a Movement: Pat Buchanan made white Republicans fear becoming a racial minority. Now Donald Trump is reaping the ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/pat-buchanan-trump-white-majority-minority/678130/
Full List of Republicans Retiring from House This Year: One Republican who has left Congress before the end of his term said the party had lost its way.
newsweek.com/republicans-house-retiring-not-seeking-reelection-2024-1892298
Georgia GOP spends more than $1.7M in legal fees linked to Trump court fight : The Georgia GOP has spent more than $1.7 million on legal fees since 2022 after ...
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Freedom Monument Park tells honest story of enslaved people: The new Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama, is designed to get visitors closer ...
npr.org/2024/04/21/1245895505/freedom-monument-park-tells-honest-story-of-enslaved-people
The Richest Man in Pennsylvania Is Not Having a Good Month: Jeff Yass' bets on DJT stock—and against one of the members of the Squad—are not looking so hot.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/jeff-yass-tiktok-bytedance-summer-lee-pennsylvania-trump-djt-not-a-good-month.html
The warmer winter could mean more ticks this spring in central Pa.: In Pennsylvania, Lyme disease cases occur most often in the late spring and summer.
pennlive.com/health/2024/04/the-warmer-winter-could-mean-more-ticks-this-spring-in-central-pa.html
Primary election night 2024 in Pennsylvania: live updates, results from key races
pennlive.com/elections/2024/04/primary-election-night-2024-in-pennsylvania-live-updates-results-from-key-races.html
Kari Lake's lawsuit was 'explosive,' all right. It blew up smack in her face: Opinion: The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to give Kari Lake "do-over relief" ...
azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2024/04/22/kari-lakes-lawsuit-really-was-explosive-it-blew-up-in-her-face/73412685007/
Closed Primary, Bad for Democracy: Pennsylvania’s Primary Problem: The Keystone State’s 1.3 million independent voters deserve the right to vote as ...
usnews.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-22/pennsylvanias-primary-problem-why-closed-primaries-are-bad-for-democracy
Answers to all your questions as primary Election Day 2024 arrives: Pennsylvanians will head to the polls on April 23 to vote in statewide races including ...
pennlive.com/elections/2024/04/answers-to-all-your-questions-as-primary-election-day-2024-arrives.html
Paid articlePaid Pa. election 2024: When voters can expect primary results: On Pennsylvania’s April 23 primary ballot are races for president, U.S. House and Senate ...
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Paid articlePaid The Bob Casey vs. Dave McCormick Senate matchup is officially set. Here’s what each has to do to win.
inquirer.com/politics/election/pennsylvania-senate-primary-election-20240423.html
DEI backlash pushes shell-shocked colleges to the right: Americans' trust in higher education keeps dropping.
axios.com/2024/04/22/college-protest-israel-palestine-gaza
Prosecutors cancel warrant for lawmaker on primary eve, saying protective order hadn't been in place
startribune.com/prosecutors-cancel-warrant-for-lawmaker-on-primary-eve-saying-protective-order-hadnt-been-in-place/600360831/
Delco mushroom farmer’s four-year prison sentence ‘should send a loud message to anyone even contemplating tax fraud,’ says U.S. Attorney
inquirer.com/jobs/labor/mushroom-farm-delaware-county-tax-fraud-profit-share-20240422.html
New aid for Ukraine, including air defence equipment, coming "very soon" – US State Department official
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452436/
Climate advocates want to solve their 'biggest problem' in the US: Turning out voters
abcnews.go.com/US/climate-advocates-solve-biggest-problem-us-turning-voters/story
Former trucker led Washington mission to a 69% success rate in changing lives of homeless people
post-gazette.com/life/goodness/2024/04/23/washington-county-homeless-city-mission/stories/202404120109
Calls for smart motorways to be banned after hundreds of failings discovered: The failures have been described as ‘every driver’s worst nightmare’
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/smart-motorways-banned-uk-map-b2532524.html
Ukrainian forces to halt Russian offensive if US aid arrives quickly – ISW: Experts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have assessed that Ukraines ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452312/
FBI chief warns on TikTok as Senate set to back ban: As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban, the FBI chief on Tuesday underlined security concerns ...
news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/4/23/fbi-chief-warns-on-tiktok-as-senate-set-to-back-ban-627
Student protests erupt at US campuses as Israel's war in Gaza continues: Pro-Israel groups allege Jewish students faced anti-Semitism, prompting Palestine ...
business-standard.com/world-news/student-protests-erupt-across-us-campuses-amid-israel-gaza-conflict-124042300914_1.html
Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
- Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
- At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.
- The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.
- The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
FBI chief warns on TikTok as US Senate set to back ban: SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — As the US Senate prepares to approve a TikTok ban ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/fbi-chief-warns-tiktok-us-senate-set-back-ban/
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