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Exclusive: Trump brothers emerge as loyalty czars for dad's potential transition to White House
axios.com/2024/04/24/trump-brothers-loyalty-czars-transition-team
Senate passes Ukraine, Israel funding after months-long stalemate: The Senate on Tuesday passed a $95 billion emergency foreign aid package ...
thehill.com/homenews/4616775-senate-passes-ukraine-israel-funding/
Quick Glance: Senate Passes $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- The Senate has passed a $95 billion aid package for war assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debates over U.S. involvement in foreign wars.
- The legislation also includes $26 billion for wartime assistance to Israel and humanitarian relief for the citizens of Gaza, along with $8 billion to counter Chinese threats in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.
- Senate Republicans and House Republicans collaborated to secure the aid for Ukraine and Israel, emphasizing the potential dire consequences if Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression goes unchecked.
- There was broad congressional support for the aid package, but leaders had to navigate strong opposition from conservatives questioning U.S. involvement in foreign wars and focusing on issues like migration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
How the House GOP’s Biden impeachment effort fell apart: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer was eager to take the reins of a high-stakes ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/house-gop-biden-impeachment-effort/
Hush money trial against Donald Trump: Witness confirms deal to eliminate negative reports
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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: George Santos ends independent bid for US House seat
- Following his expulsion from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is seen leaving the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, Santos announced his decision to withdraw his independent candidacy for New York's 1st Congressional District.
- In order to prevent a split in the Republican ticket between himself and the incumbent Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, in case he secures the Republican nomination after the New York primary on June 25, Santos opted out of an independent run, as reported by Politico.
- Nancy Goroff and John Avlon are currently competing for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat during the New York primary.
- Despite concluding his independent candidacy, Santos hinted at a possible future congressional run. He expressed, 'The future holds countless possibilities, and I am prepared, eager, and capable to step up and fight for my country at any time.'
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/
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
Quick Glance: McConnell Blasts Tucker Carlson for Demonizing Ukraine Aid
- McConnell criticized conservative commentator Tucker Carlson for playing a leading role in demonizing the idea of sending military aid to Ukraine.
- Carlson's interview with Putin was widely criticized for not challenging Putin's dubious claims.
- Putin dominated the interview, barely letting Carlson ask questions and later complained about the lack of tough questions.
- Several Republicans expressed concerns about the infiltration of what they view as Russian 'propaganda' in conservative media and among their party's base.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Savaged by Fellow Republican: 'Total Waste of Time': "She is a horrible leader. She is dragging our brand down," said GOP Senator Thom ...
newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-savaged-fellow-republican-total-waste-time-1893527
Last Weekend’s Political Mirage: The passage of the Ukrainian aid package won’t transform the GOP.
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/04/last-weekends-political-mirage/678158/
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/
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
Sturgeon travels record-setting distance down Mississippi, officials say. ‘What a trek!’
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287950185.html
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 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/biden-building-trades-union-endorsement/
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.
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/
Milwaukee and Wisconsin saw some of the fastest-rising rent prices in the U.S. this year
jsonline.com/story/money/business/2024/04/23/milwaukee-has-some-of-the-fastest-rising-rents-in-the-u-s-data-shows/73368936007/
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/
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/
Biden leans on one-time battleground Florida as a cautionary tale: Democrats have signaled that Florida could be competitive but have yet to commit resources to ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/biden-florida-abortion-ban-00153745
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.
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/
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.
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/
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.
Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
apnews.com/article/nursing-homes-minimum-staffing-rules-harris-wisconsin-6dbc7bee56d321ddf012fcadf30dfe15
Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
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/
Of 20 young people @Reuters interviewed at Donald Trump's recent campaign rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, 15 cited inflation or other economic concerns for why ...
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In a seminal development for Wisconsin's economy, manufacturing has begun returning home
jsonline.com/story/news/2024/04/24/manufacturing-companies-are-bringing-work-back-to-the-u-s-from-asia/71931591007/
House Approves Foreign Aid Bills Over GOP Infighting: The bills will restart the flow of supplies to Ukraine’s military and provide aid to Israel ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-04-20/house-approves-foreign-aid-bills-over-gop-infighting
With Express filing for bankruptcy and closing almost 100 stores, will Wisconsin stores stay open? Here's what we know.
jsonline.com/story/money/business/2024/04/22/express-to-close-nearly-100-stores-will-wisconsin-stores-stay-open/73416139007/
Abortion rights group launches ad in Michigan, Wisconsin warning about RFK Jr.: An abortion-rights group is attacking Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as extreme and unfit ...
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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers: Game 2 NBA playoff photos at Fiserv Forum: The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers 125-108 in a first round playoff ...
jsonline.com/picture-gallery/sports/nba/bucks/2024/04/23/milwaukee-bucks-vs-indiana-pacers-game-1-nba-playoff-photos-at-fiserv-forum/73404792007/
Quick Glance: Dominance of Damian Lillard Leads Milwaukee Bucks to Victory over Pacers
- In the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard led the Milwaukee Bucks to a convincing 109-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
- Lillard scored a total of 35 points, with 19 points in the first quarter alone, giving the Bucks a comfortable 69-42 lead.
- Although his scoring pace slowed down in the second half, Lillard secured the win and received praise from NBA fans for his performance.
- The Milwaukee Bucks have now taken control of the series, even without Antetokounmpo, giving hope for a strong playoff run when he returns.
UW is running campuses like corporations. Wisconsin colleges are suffering. | Opinion
jsonline.com/story/opinion/2024/04/23/uw-system-colleges-wisconsin-university/73342442007/
What does the latest swing state polling show for the U.S. election?: Seven U.S. states are likely to decide the outcome of the U.S. presidential election ...
reuters.com/world/us/trump-has-slight-edge-over-biden-us-swing-state-election-polls-2024-04-23/
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/
VP Harris to unveil nursing home rules in battleground state of Wisconsin: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to the political battleground state of ...
reuters.com/world/us/vp-harris-unveil-nursing-home-rules-battleground-state-wisconsin-2024-04-22/
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
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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Voters should be shown what 'abortion looks like at every stage of pregnancy,' Sen. Ron Johnson says
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/22/ron-johnson-says-voters-should-be-shown-what-abortion-looks-like/73415711007/
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/
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 ...
ajc.com/politics/georgia-gop-spends-more-than-17m-in-legal-fees-linked-to-trump-court-fight/PZ4PPCR4BVBSTDV2FVLD3WVITM/
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
Wisconsin's Luke Fickell on the final push of spring practice: When Luke Fickell met with the media Tuesday, he also shared his thoughts on the quarterback ...
jsonline.com/videos/sports/college/uw/2024/04/23/wisconsin-coach-luke-fickell-after-the-11-th-spring-football-practice/73432260007/
Maxwell Anderson appears in a Milwaukee court Monday, charged with the killing of Sade Robinson
jsonline.com/picture-gallery/news/2024/04/22/milwaukee-man-charged-with-the-killing-of-sade-robinson-in-court/73415323007/
Prehistoric lake sturgeon is not endangered, US says despite calls from conservationists
apnews.com/article/lake-sturgeon-endangered-list-fish-wildlife-88b4299e1f8223c59794564c70d30c52
What to know about one of Milwaukee's biggest landlords: The housing authority: A look at the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee. Who it serves ...
jsonline.com/story/money/real-estate/2024/04/22/milwaukee-housing-authority-audit-tenant-complaints-what-to-know/73360053007/
Blood found in Milwaukee suspect’s home does not match dismembered teen Sade Robinson
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/sade-robinson-murder-blood-anderson-b2533279.html
Class of 2024 parents and guardians: Write a letter to your child in the Journal Sentinel
jsonline.com/story/news/education/2024/04/22/class-of-2024-parents-guardians-share-letters-to-your-child/73374040007/
What we know about the 55 people who died inside Wisconsin prisons last year: The state Department of Corrections has faced growing scrutiny after four prisoners ...
jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2024/04/23/how-many-people-died-in-wisconsin-prisons-waupun-in-2023-department-of-corrections/73041128007/
New acting vice president of enrollment and retention takes over at Milwaukee Area Technical College for Eva Martinez Powless
jsonline.com/story/news/education/2024/04/22/matc-administrator-martinez-powless-replaced/73325449007/
'They can just do whatever they want': North side residents call out contractor for dumping concrete, city orders cleanup
jsonline.com/story/news/investigations/public-investigator/2024/04/22/residents-call-out-contractor-for-illegal-dumping-concrete-in-backyards-in-borchert-field-milwauke/73413882007/
For Earth Day: A $14.99 thermostat upgrade can benefit the environment and cut energy costs
jsonline.com/story/money/business/energy/2024/04/22/heres-s-cheap-way-to-help-the-environment-cut-energy-costs-on-earth-day/73383260007/
'Operation: Safe Strides' launches in Franklin to provide free reflective vests to residents
jsonline.com/story/communities/south/2024/04/23/operation-safe-strides-offers-free-reflective-vests-in-franklin/73419608007/
American Legion donates historical mural to the City of South Milwaukee: A painting that is “symbolical of the American way of life” and the American Legion now ...
jsonline.com/story/communities/south/2024/04/22/south-milwaukee-american-legion-donates-historical-mural-to-city/73112666007/
Director Cody Estle brings mother-son drama 'The Treasurer' to Next Act Theatre: Next Act leader Cody Estle directs his first show there: 'The Treasurer ...
jsonline.com/story/entertainment/arts/2024/04/23/cody-estle-next-act-treasurer-max-posner/73382225007/
Sade Robinson was reported missing before she was found murdered. At least 3 women remain missing in Milwaukee County
jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/22/missing-persons-in-wisconsin-milwaukee-area-women-missing-since-2020/73370514007/
Brian Gutekunst’s recent hot streak in NFL draft reminiscent of how Ted Thompson built the Packers' last Super Bowl team
packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2024/04/23/2024-nfl-draft-key-to-brian-gutekunst-building-green-bay-packers-to-super-bowl/73411399007/
Submit 2024 prom photos for our statewide Wisconsin gallery: Submit your 2024 prom photos to be included in our gallery.
jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2024/04/24/submit-2024-prom-photos-for-our-statewide-wisconsin-gallery/73421379007/
DEA Drug Take Back Day at Mayo Clinic in Florida: Saturday, April 27, is the next Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dea-drug-take-back-day-at-mayo-clinic-in-florida/
Best photos from Wisconsin football's 11th spring practice: The Badgers held their 11th practice of the spring Tuesday morning inside the McClain Center.
jsonline.com/picture-gallery/sports/college/uw/2024/04/23/wisconsin-football-spring-practice-photos/73430297007/
"Finally": India Star Yashasvi Jaiswal Comes Running Towards Brian Lara After 100, WI Great Does This. Watch | Cricket News
sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2024/finally-india-star-yashasvi-jaiswal-comes-running-towards-brian-lara-after-100-wi-great-does-this-watch-5507055
Former Tacheedah inmate pleads not guilty to July 19 killing of cellmate Cindy Schulz-Juedes
wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/23/former-tacheedah-correctional-inmate-pleads-not-guilty-killing-cellmate-cindy-schulz-juedes/73412046007/
The CEO of a Utah bank is running for U.S. Senate in Wisconsin, and upsetting older voters along the way
sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2024/04/23/ceo-utah-bank-is-running-us-senate/
Holy Cow! Daisy's new dairy plant in Boone could mean a cow population boom in Iowa.
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2024/04/22/how-many-milk-cows-will-daisy-brand-new-boone-dairy-plant-need/73386793007/
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.
Puerto Rico Republicans award Trump all 23 delegates: Puerto Rico’s Republican Party held a district assembly and awarded former President Donald Trump all 23 of ...
apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-republicans-donald-trump-a4c9a723dad2bc7441364d2c33642b1d
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/
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/
House Republicans blame Greene and Freedom Caucus for lack of border wins: "If you were a true conservative, you would actually advance border security ...
axios.com/2024/04/22/house-republicans-greene-border-security-foreign-aid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom hits Republicans on abortion restriction pushes: He's working with state lawmakers to help Arizona abortion providers and dropped a ...
axios.com/2024/04/22/gavin-newsom-arizona-alabama-abortion
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 ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/21/maga-antics-fail-mayorkas/
Some young people see Trump as an answer to their economic woes: Concerns about Biden's age and his support of Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza have ...
reuters.com/world/us/chance-trump-youth-rally-see-him-answer-economic-woes-2024-04-21/
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
Is tipping preying on guilt or recognizing hard work? Readers on 'tipflation.' | Letters
jsonline.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/04/22/wisconsin-tipping-gratitude-service-workers/73377804007/
36-year-old joins wave of House Republican retirements: "The current dysfunction on Capitol Hill is distressing," LaTurner said.
axios.com/2024/04/18/jake-laturner-retire-house-gop-kansas
Trump leading GOP astray with abortion stance, Pence says: "I know firsthand just how committed he was to the pro-life movement during our time in office ...
axios.com/2024/04/21/trump-pence-abortion-nyt
Hundreds of young supporters of Donald Trump lined up for his recent Green Bay, Wisconsin, campaign rally. The most common reason many are backing the former ...
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GOP Lawmaker Eviscerates His Own Party on CNN: ‘Some Real Scumbags’: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) pulled no punches when talking about a colleague’s sex scandal and ...
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These 37 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against Israel aid: Despite bipartisan opposition, the Israel aid bill garnered a majority and will be taken up ...
businessinsider.com/which-house-democrats-republicans-vote-against-israel-gaza-aid-2024-4
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