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Sen. Rand Paul says a TikTok ban would amount to a First Amendment violation. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a handful of other progressives have also ... Show more
US Republican Senator Rand Paul blocked a bid to fast-track a ban of popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, which more than 150 million Americans use ... Show more
Aide to Senator Rand Paul Stabbed After Leaving Washington Restaurant: The staff member, who works for the Republican senator from Kentucky, told the authorities ...
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Aide to Senator Rand Paul Stabbed After Leaving Washington Restaurant: The staff member, who works for the Republican senator from Kentucky, told the authorities ...
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Rand Paul blocks Josh Hawley’s bid to ban TikTok in GOP split : Paul blocked Hawley's effort to begin work on a measure that would prompt a nationwide ban on the ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/03/30/rand-paul-josh-hawley-tiktok-ban/
Paul O'Grady dead: Lorraine Kelly and Carol Vorderman lead tributes: Tributes have poured in for legendary comedian Paul O'Grady, known by his drag persona ...
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Aide to Sen. Rand Paul is recovering after an assault in Washington, D.C.: Paul described the attack as brutal, and said a suspect had been arrested ...
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Sen. Rand Paul Staffer Suffers ‘Life-Threatening Injuries’ In Stabbing: Police arrested a suspect in the attack that occurred in broad daylight in Washington, D ...
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Republicans are increasingly at odds with each other over TikTok ban: Republicans are fretting that the Biden-endorsed TikTok bill goes too far and could be ...
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Sen. Rand Paul staffer stabbed in D.C.
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Aide to Senator Rand Paul critically wounded in Washington DC stabbing: Suspect in custody after member of Republican’s staff attacked in apparently random ...
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Man arrested for stabbing Sen. Rand Paul staffer - UPI.com: Police in Washington, D.C., on Monday said a man has been arrested on accusations of stabbing a ...
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Rand Paul Opposes TikTok Ban In Break With GOP Colleagues—As Senators Could Vote On Bill Wednesday
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Suspect arrested after staffer for Sen. Rand Paul stabbed in DC: Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky said a stabbing attack for one of his staffers over the ...
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Rand Paul staffer who suffered injuries in knife attack in stable condition, parents say
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Sen. Rand Paul: TikTok ban would make GOP 'permanently lose elections': Paul, a staunch libertarian, also argued that the US would be emulating China's ...
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Rand Paul staffer stabbed in ‘random, violent attack’ in D.C.: Rand Paul's aide Phil Todd was attacked by a Washington D.C. man named Glynn Neal, police said ...
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Rand Paul says his staffer was "brutally attacked in broad daylight" in D.C.
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Where Did Young & Restless Paul (Doug Davidson) Go? Next For Christine: Young & Restless fans have been asking, "Where did Paul (Doug Davidson) go?" ...
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Baltimore Bridge Catastrophe Underscores Strained Infrastructure: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Talks on luring NHL’s Washington Capitals and NBA’s Washington Wizards to Virginia are over
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Quick Glance: Talks Cease on Bringing Capitals and Wizards to Virginia
- Negotiations to lure the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards to Northern Virginia have officially ended, as the proposal to create a development district with a new arena for the teams will not move forward, as announced by the city of Alexandria on Wednesday.
- Virginia's House speaker also confirmed that Ted Leonsis, majority owner of the teams, is no longer considering relocating them from the District of Columbia.
- The city expressed disappointment in the outcome, emphasizing that they negotiated a framework for this opportunity in good faith and participated in the process in Richmond to preserve their integrity.
- Governor Youngkin and Leonsis announced in December at a public event that they had reached an understanding on the outlines of a plan calling for a new $2 billion development district with a new arena in Alexandria, just a few miles from where the teams currently play.
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First lady Jill Biden will publish children’s book about White House cat: First lady Jill Biden will publish a new children’s book in June that follows the first ...
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Quick Glance: First Cat: Jill Biden publishes children's book about her cat Willow
- First Lady Jill Biden depicts her cat Willow's life in the White House in an illustrated children's book.
- Willow, adopted during Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign, explores the White House and meets the people working there.
- Proceeds from the book sales will be donated to charities supporting military dogs.
- The book about Willow is not the first to feature a presidential pet as the protagonist, and Jill Biden has previously released other children's books.
U.S. defence chief reaffirms support for Philippines, chides 'dangerous' Chinese conduct
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Exclusive: Taiwan's navy chief to visit U.S. next week, sources say: Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States from next week to attend a ...
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Quick Glance: Taiwan's Navy Chief to Visit U.S. for Military Talks, Sources Say
- Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss enhancing bilateral naval cooperation amid rising threats from China.
- Unlike visits by senior officials from allies like Japan and Britain, Taiwanese official visits, especially in the military, are discreet and often not officially confirmed.
- Taiwan and the United States have had no official diplomatic or military relationship since 1979, when the U.S. switched recognition to Beijing, although the United States is bound by law to provide the island with the means to defend itself.
- The U.S. and Taiwan are trying to line up a Tang-Franchetti meeting, which has not been confirmed, said one source, a U.S. official.
A Night on the Red Sea Shows US Stymied in Stopping Attacks on Ships: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
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Talks resume on bringing Israeli officials to the US to discuss Gaza operation, the White House says
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Quick Glance: Israel agrees to reschedule White House visit: US official
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to reschedule his delegation's visit to the White House after he canceled the trip on Monday, according to a U.S. official who spoke to ABC News on Wednesday.
- The decision to reschedule came after several members of President Joe Biden's Cabinet engaged in 'constructive discussions' with Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant this week in Washington, D.C., as mentioned by the official.
- On Monday, the White House expressed 'disappointment' and being 'somewhat perplexed' over Israel's cancellation of the delegation's planned visit to the U.S.
- The White House has expressed 'deep concerns' that Israel may not take sufficient steps to prevent civilian casualties while targeting Hamas fighters in Rafah.
US new home sales unexpectedly fall in February: Sales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly fell in February, but data for the prior month was revised ...
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2024 Presidential Election: Crypto Voters Lack Washington’s Attention: Plus: How partisanship affects consumers’ feelings about the economy.
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🔊 Israel's defense minister is in Washington DC as a leadership rift grows at home. Listen to @DanWilliams on the Reuters World News podcast explain the ...
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AI: Inside the shadowy global battle to tame the world's most dangerous technology – POLITICO
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US says it doesn't support Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project going forward: The U.S. said on Tuesday it does not support a Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project ...
reuters.com/world/us-says-it-doesnt-support-pakistan-iran-gas-pipeline-project-going-forward-2024-03-26/
The IRS chief wants to zero in on wealthy tax cheats: IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel says in a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press the federal tax ...
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Quick Glance: IRS's Struggle with Tax Crimes Over a Decade
- In the past fiscal year, the civil IRS referred only 157 tax cases for criminal investigation - from more than 200 million tax forms filed annually, as shown by new federal data.
- There has been a significant decrease in the possible tax crimes identified by civil investigators of the IRS over the past 10 years.
- In early 2022, Congress granted the IRS an additional $80 billion to staff up the agencies that audit millionaires, billionaires, and large corporations.
- Experts widely agree that the efforts to overhaul the IRS will take years, including the hiring and training of thousands of new officers and modernizing its sprawling data systems.
This small curbside EV charger can deliver 200 miles of range in 13 minutes: Google-backed Gravity's new curbside DC fast charger is no bigger than a Level ...
electrek.co/2024/03/25/curbside-ev-charger-can-deliver-200-miles-of-range-13-minutes/
Trump, Republicans Facing a Cash Crunch Heading Into Election: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital ...
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LIVE: Cherry blossoms bloom in Seattle and Washington, DC: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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ServiceNow goes to Washington DC, with a suitcase full of AI: Claims the tech has brought 38 percent improvement to its own dev cycle time
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Quick Glance: UN adopts groundbreaking global AI resolution
- The resolution underscores the need for guidelines for safe, trustworthy AI systems and excludes military AI.
- It promotes the positive potentials of AI, calls for bridging digital divides and ensuring equitable access to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- The resolution was a step forward to address the promises and risks of AI, aiming to support developing countries.
- Concerns regarding negative impacts of AI on human rights and data protection are highlighted, emphasizing the need for responsible regulation of the technology.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that Ukraine's survival was in danger and sought to convince allies that the United States was committed to Kyiv ...
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Quick Glance: Defense Secretary Austin Affirms Long-Term U.S. Support for Ukraine Amid Congressional Funding Standstill
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized on Tuesday that the U.S. will continue to support Ukraine's efforts in the war against Russia, even as the U.S. Congress remains stuck due to funding reluctance to send additional weapons to the front.
- The conference took place a week after U.S. defense officials found and utilized $300 million in contract savings to finance a new package of military aid for Ukraine by extracting weapons from Pentagon stocks.
- U.S. leaders had stated in the past three months that they could not take more weapons off the shelves because they lacked the money to replenish the stocks. The Congress has been deadlocked for months over a new $95 billion supplemental bill that includes about $60 billion in aid for Ukraine.
- UNESCO indicates that Ukraine requires over a billion dollars to reconstruct its scientific infrastructure.
Hallie Jackson is the new Sunday anchor for 'NBC Nightly News': Jackson, a veteran political correspondent based in Washington, succeeds Kate Snow ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-03-20/hallie-jackson-is-the-new-sunday-anchor-for-nbc-nightly-news
Mackenzie Scott donates $46 million to Bay Area nonprofits: Amazon co-founder Mackenzie Scott donates millions of dollars to nonprofits spanning 38 states ...
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Quick Glance: MacKenzie Scott doubles donations despite Elon Musk's accusations
- MacKenzie Scott is criticized by Elon Musk for her philanthropy, but that doesn't stop her from donating.
- Scott more than doubled her planned $250 million donation pledge, increasing it to $640 million.
- Musk previously accused Scott of being a 'super rich ex-wife' who's destroying Western civilization.
Rand Paul vows to hold up $1T ‘minibus’ that must pass by Friday: Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) says he will hold up a $1 trillion “minibus” spending package that needs ...
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US eyeing April 18 for possible resumption of Sudan peace talks: The United States is eyeing April 18 for a possible resumption of peace talks on Sudan in Saudi ...
reuters.com/world/africa/us-eyeing-april-18-possible-resumption-sudan-peace-talks-2024-03-26/
Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation
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Quick Glance: Biden-Netanyahu Call on Gaza Crisis
- President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the growing divide between allies regarding the food crisis in Gaza and the war.
- Biden supported Schumer's criticism of Netanyahu's conduct in a speech, but did not explicitly endorse a new election in Israel.
- The USA criticized Netanyahu's plan for an operation in Rafah without adequate protection for innocent Palestinian civilians.
- The UN World Food Program warned of an imminent famine in Gaza, stating that further war escalation could push half of the population to the brink of starvation.
US consumer watchdog to examine credit card rewards, 'buy-now, pay-later' companies
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Stumpy's last spring: 140 cherry blossom trees to be removed in DC: The sun is setting on Stumpy, the gnarled old cherry tree that has become a social media ...
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MacKenzie Scott Donates $640 Million to Non-Profits After Elon Musk's 'Ex-Wife' Comment on X
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Capital Gains Hikes at Center of Biden’s Second-Term Tax Agenda: President Joe Biden’s budget proposal — which calls for sweeping tax increases on corporations ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
Texas judge transfers lawsuit over card fees to Washington, D.C.: A federal judge in a Texas court that has become a favorite for conservative challenges to ...
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LISTEN | Electoral Court dismisses ANC case seeking deregistration of MK party: The court found the ANC’s contention that the Electoral Commission of SA broke ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-26-electoral-court-dismisses-anc-case-seeking-deregistration-of-mk-party/
Quick Glance: Court Ruling Favors Zuma Party
- The ANC's attempt to remove the breakaway uMkhonto we Sizwe Party from the ballot for the national and provincial elections on 29 May was rejected by the Electoral Court.
- Consequently, the party led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma will have the opportunity to participate in the elections, although it will encounter a separate legal challenge regarding the usage of the name MK at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Wednesday.
- The verdict signifies a significant victory for the emerging party and its advocates, with a portion of supporters congregating at the court premises awaiting the pronouncement of the judgment.
Biden Tailpipe Rules Will Charge Up Political Debate Over EVs: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital ...
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Ex-Trump White House official convicted of contempt must report to prison, appeals court finds
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Quick Glance: Court denies Peter Navarro’s request for prison stay
- A federal appeals court ruled on Thursday that former Trump adviser Peter Navarro cannot remain out of prison during his appeal against his conviction for refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena related to the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
- The District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals essentially upheld the judge's decision that Navarro's appeal does not pose a 'significant legal question' justifying his release.
- Following his conviction last year on two contempt of Congress charges, 74-year-old Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison and is set to report to a Miami prison on Tuesday. This would mark him as the first prominent Trump adviser to serve jail time for endeavors to challenge the 2020 election.
- Navarro stated to reporters after his conviction that he anticipates his case to reach the Supreme Court to address concerns about executive privilege for high-ranking White House officials.
TikTok Achieves Rare Feat of Uniting Republicans and Democrats: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
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Pro-Trump lawyer surrenders in Michigan after DC arrest and Dominion leaks: Pro-Trump lawyer Stefanie Lambert surrendered Thursday to Michigan authorities in ...
cnn.com/2024/03/21/politics/stefanie-lambert-pro-trump-lawyer-arrest/
The Browser Company raises $50M at a $550M valuation: The Browser Company, which makes the Arc browser, has raised $50 million in a round led by Pace Capital at ...
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White House ‘perplexed’ after Netanyahu cancels delegation to DC: The White House on Monday said it was puzzled by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ...
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Biden says he never meant to keep classified documents. Hur stands by report on president's memory
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DC attorney general argues NHL's Capitals, NBA's Wizards must play in Washington through 2047
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Cherry blossom super fan never misses peak bloom in Washington, DC: Washington, D.C., is known for its cherry blossoms and many travel there to see the blooms ...
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Netanyahu: I canceled Israeli delegation to send message to Hamas: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled the Israeli delegation that was meant to meet with ...
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Pro-Trump attorney released from custody after promising to turn herself in on Michigan warrant
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Quick Glance: Stefanie Lambert's Arrest Following Dominion Document Leak Hearing
- An attorney was arrested in Washington, D.C., after a hearing regarding potential sanctions for disclosing confidential emails from Dominion Voting Systems.
- The attorney obtained the Dominion emails by representing a prominent funder of election conspiracy theorists being sued by Dominion for defamation.
- Dominion requested the attorney's removal from the case citing new threats triggered by her disclosure, emphasizing the disregard for court orders and employee safety.
- Judge Upadhyaya scheduled a further hearing to assess the appropriateness of sanctions against the attorney or her removal from the case, within the context of defamation lawsuits filed by Dominion against election deniers.
Biden Tax Plan Rollout Is the Starting Gun for Washington Lobbyists: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
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WATCH: White House holds briefing as talks resume on bringing Israeli officials to the U.S.
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Kevin Hart’s Mark Twain Prize Gala Was A Star-Studded Salute: "The biggest smile in heaven right now is my mom looking over here tonight ...
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Quick Glance: Kevin Hart Receives Mark Twain Prize for Humor
- Comedian Kevin Hart was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the Kennedy Center.
- The event featured performances by Dave Chappelle, Chelsea Handler, and Jerry Seinfeld, celebrating Hart's career.
- Hart, known for movies like 'Ride Along' and 'Central Intelligence', was praised for his versatility as a comedian, actor, and producer.
- The ceremony included humorous tributes from colleagues like Chris Rock and Keith Robinson, highlighting Hart's success and personality.
Amazon Spring Sale 2024: best deals and expert advice: The Amazon Spring Deal Days sale is here. Covering thousands of products including mattresses ...
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US sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market: Justice Department files major antitrust lawsuit against iPhone maker.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/us-sues-apple-alleging-it-illegally-monopolized-the-smartphone-market/
US, UK sanction Gaza Now online media site : The U.S. has imposed sanctions on an online media site called Gaza Now and its founder Mustafa Ayash ...
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Law firm Baker McKenzie sues IRS for details on partnership tax crackdown: International law firm Baker McKenzie has sued the IRS in Washington, D.C ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/law-firm-baker-mckenzie-sues-irs-details-partnership-tax-crackdown-2024-03-19/
US existing home sales rise to one-year high in February: U.S. existing home sales increased to a one-year high in February as supply improved ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-existing-home-sales-rise-one-year-high-february-2024-03-21/
Behind Closed Doors, the U.S. Pushes to Shape, Not Stop, the Rafah Operation: In two days of meetings between the Israeli and U.S. officials, discussions on ...
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US lawmakers blocking critical funding for Haiti multinational mission: U.S. lawmakers are refusing to release millions of dollars in funding that Washington ...
reuters.com/world/americas/us-lawmakers-blocking-critical-funding-haiti-multinational-mission-2024-03-15/
Quick Glance: Kenya's Role in Ending Haiti Gang Violence
- The international community, including Kenya, must support Haiti in restoring law and order.
- Haiti's history is marked by economic exploitation and natural disasters.
- Kenya has an agreement with the United Nations to assist in combating violent gangs in Haiti.
- Kenya is ready to participate in the multinational security support mission to promote global peace.
Washington’s Cherry Blossoms Reach Near-Record Early Bloom: A warm winter ushered the blossoms through the bloom cycle faster than usual, a spokesman for the ...
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Nuclear fusion backers meet in US capital as competition with China looms: Leaders in the emerging Western nuclear fusion industry are convening in Washington, D ...
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Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán acting in the West as Moscow’s man on the inside: Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán predicts that under Donald Trump ...
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Nuclear fusion backers meet in US capital as competition with China looms: Leaders in the emerging Western nuclear fusion industry are convening in Washington, D ...
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Microsoft Edge is slowly becoming the go-to browser for PC gamers: Microsoft Edge is getting a new feature where you can control how much RAM it uses for better ...
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Three Politicians Who Voted for the TikTok 'Ban' Have Active Accounts: The bill needs to be taken up by the U.S. Senate before it becomes law.
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban: Impact Beyond Gen Z Users
- A potential ban on TikTok would have far-reaching effects, given the diverse and evolving user base.
- TikTok users are politically polarized, with a predominant younger audience. Their views differ from the average American.
- The platform has a rapidly growing user base that is undergoing demographic changes, especially with an increase in users aged 30-49.
- The use of TikTok as a primary source of news and information influences user opinions, leading to political polarization, particularly among younger users.
Israel cancels Washington visit after U.S. allows UN Gaza ceasefire resolution to pass
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NHL roundup: Caps post 7-6 shootout win over Hurricanes: Dylan Strome provided the deciding goal in the fifth round of the shootout as the Washington Capitals ...
reuters.com/sports/nhl-roundup-caps-post-7-6-shootout-win-over-hurricanes-2024-03-23/
PM says he’ll call off senior aides’ trip to DC if US doesn’t veto UNSC Gaza resolution
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/pm-says-hell-call-off-senior-aides-trip-to-dc-if-us-doesnt-veto-unsc-gaza-resolution/
Jack Smith Could Be Prevented From Using Evidence by Aileen Cannon: The transfer of grand jury testimony from Washington, D.C. to Florida could be a big boost to ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-classified-documents-mar-lago-florida-aileen-cannon-jack-smith-palm-beach-1884465
Robinhood’s new credit card goes after Apple Card with ability to invest cash-back perks
techcrunch.com/2024/03/26/robinhood-goes-after-apple-card-with-a-new-credit-card-loaded-with-impressive-features/
US Defense Secretary emphasizes the urgency of alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza to Israeli counterpart
english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-26/us-defense-secretary-emphasizes-the-urgency-of-alleviating-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-gaza-to-israeli-counterpart.html
Trump Kicks Off General Election With Dark Rhetoric, Vows to Help Jan. 6 ‘Hostages’
wsj.com/politics/elections/trump-kicks-off-general-election-with-dark-rhetoric-vows-to-help-jan-6-hostages-3e0e2d1a
US House panel subpoenas ESG corporate activist group: A U.S. House of Representatives panel has subpoenaed the head of an activist group that pressures ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-house-panel-subpoenas-esg-corporate-activist-group-2024-03-21/
TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled
pbs.org/newshour/politics/tiktok-bill-faces-uncertain-fate-in-the-senate-as-legislation-to-regulate-tech-industry-has-stalled
DC mayor called out for two word response to Baltimore bridge collapse: Muriel Bowser reacted in a now deleted post on X/Twitter
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/baltimore-bridge-collapse-dc-mayor-muriel-bowser-b2519592.html
Quick Glance: Wife of Baltimore bridge collapse survivor reveals workers' situation during tragedy
- The wife of a construction worker who survived the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse describes it as a miracle that he survived as he cannot swim.
- Julio Cervantes was one of eight construction workers on the bridge when the Dali cargo ship crashed into a support pillar, causing the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River.
- Search teams successfully located two individuals in the Port of Baltimore related to the bridge collapse incident.
- President Joe Biden has committed to rebuilding the bridge promptly, with the National Transportation Safety Board conducting an investigation into the incident.
US DOJ announces antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple: Department of Justice is joined by 15 states and the District of Columbia in alleging that Apple ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/21/us-doj-announces-antitrust-lawsuit-against-tech-giant-apple
Biden’s Trustbuster Draws Unlikely Fans: ‘Khanservative’ Republicans: Growing skepticism toward big business on the right has won the FTC’s Lina Khan new allies.
wsj.com/politics/policy/lina-khan-ftc-antitrust-khanservatives-a6852a8f
Israel War - Situation in the morning: Netanyahu insists on Rafah offensive: The USA wants to show Israel alternatives for a ground offensive in Rafah ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/israel-krieg-lage-am-morgen-netanjahu-besteht-auf-rafah-offensive/100025881.html
America has said to Israel that enough is enough. But how far is Benjamin Netanyahu willing to push the friendship?
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-26/un-vote-israel-gaza-us-biden-netanyahu/103633132
I’m flat broke – Centrelink has kept me on hold for nearly 10 weeks: I’ve been a taxpayer for most of my life. It’s embarrassing and depressing the way Australia ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/i-m-flat-broke-centrelink-has-kept-me-on-hold-for-nearly-10-weeks-20240318-p5fd6p.html
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. closes in on choosing a vice presidential candidate: The independent candidate has a shortlist that includes NFL star Aaron Rodgers and ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/12/robert-kennedy-jr-vice-president-pick-00146665
Quick Glance: Affair Rumors Surrounding Prince William and Kate Middleton
- Kate and William's friends were baffled by the absence of the wedding ring in a photoshopped picture, raising concerns about their marriage.
- Stephen Colbert's comments on alleged affairs involving Prince William spark controversy.
- Rumors of an affair between William and Rose Hanbury resurface.
- Speculations on Kate and William's marriage, especially after a mysterious photo without a wedding ring, add strain to the royal couple.
Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming Early From Tokyo to Washington: A tourist draw in Japan and the US, cherry blossom season is starting earlier as climate change ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-03-17/cherry-blossoms-are-blooming-early-from-tokyo-to-washington
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Top reader photos of D.C.’s cherry blossoms and the beloved tree Stumpy: Washington, D.C.’s cherry trees, which reached peak bloom very early this year ...
washingtonpost.com/weather/2024/03/20/washington-dc-cherry-blossom-photos/
Poland to US: Help Ukraine now or pay the price later: Poland’s foreign minister, in Washington to meet with President Joe Biden and congressional leaders ...
csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/monitor_breakfast/2024/0312/Poland-to-US-Help-Ukraine-now-or-pay-the-price-later
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Baltimore, Washington Receive Fire Risk Alerts: Weather Watch: Areas across the Mid Atlantic will experience weather conditions that support extreme fire danger.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-19/baltimore-washington-receive-fire-risk-alerts-weather-watch
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For years, Washington warned that China was meddling in domestic politics. In 2019, then President Donald Trump called on the CIA to strike back ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Launched Covert CIA Influence Operation Against China
- President Trump authorized a clandestine CIA campaign against China in 2019 to influence public opinion against the government.
- The operation aimed to foment paranoia among Chinese leaders and was in response to China's aggressive efforts to increase global influence.
- The CIA used false identities to spread negative narratives about the Chinese government and criticized the Belt and Road Initiative funding infrastructure projects in the developing world.
- The operation poses risks of escalating tensions with China, potentially undermining U.S. credibility, while China could exploit evidence of U.S. influence operations to criticize Western interference.
LinkedIn is experimenting with a TikTok-like video feed in its app: LinkedIn is testing a new TikTok-like short-form video feed, the company confirmed to ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/27/linkedin-is-experimenting-with-a-tiktok-like-video-feed-in-its-app/
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