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After battle with Republicans, Biden to sign Ukraine aid package: President Joe Biden will sign a bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of ...
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After battle with Republicans, Biden to sign Ukraine aid package
Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
  • Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.

  • McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.

  • He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.

  • McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
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Conservatives aim their fire at Texas Republican after ‘scumbags’ comment: The battle between Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and the GOP’s right flank is heating ...
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Conservatives aim their fire at Texas Republican after ‘scumbags’ comment
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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Embattled former Rep. George Santos ends reelection campaign two months after announcing comeback bid
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Embattled former Rep. George Santos ends reelection campaign two months ...
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.'
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Billions in support against Russia: Zelensky 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: Zelensky thanks the USA for “vital ...
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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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"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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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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Trump calls for 'election integrity' again. It's same ploy he used in 2020 and 2016.
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Trump calls for 'election integrity' again. It's same ploy he used in 2020 ...
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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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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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US Congress approves billions in aid to Ukraine: Ukraine relies on support from the USA in its defense against Russia, but there was no help for months ...
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US Congress approves billions in aid to Ukraine
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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 on Johnson’s handling of Ukraine vote: ‘You can’t really get too tough’ with slim majority
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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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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: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
  • President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.

  • This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.

  • TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.

  • This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
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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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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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Senate set to advance Ukraine aid after rollercoaster House battle: The Senate on Tuesday is at last set to advance legislation providing aid to Ukraine ...
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Senate set to advance Ukraine aid after rollercoaster House battle
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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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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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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 Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
  • The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.

  • Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.

  • Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.

  • Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
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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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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 ...