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Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for prevention of nuclear arms race in space: The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13 in favor, Russia opposed and ...
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Watch live: Senate to vote on Ukraine, Israel aid package that includes TikTok bill
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Arizona GOP lawmaker booted from committee after backing abortion ban repeal: Two Arizona state House lawmakers were removed from key committees Monday following ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4619080-arizona-lawmakers-booted-committees-abortion-ban-repeal/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Billions in support against Russia: Zelenskyi thanks the USA for "vital help": The US Senate has approved a new aid package for Ukraine. The first deliveries are ...
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Video Our favorite Barbra Streisand moments for her birthday: Happy birthday, Barbra!
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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 ...
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.
Premier League clubs to vote on spending cap tied to income of lowest earning club
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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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616577-abandon-biden-rallies-pennsylvania-voters-on-primary-day/
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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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.
US Congress approves billions in aid for Ukraine: Ukraine is dependent on US support in its defensive struggle against Russia, but for months there was no more ...
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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/
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 ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4615114-judge-strikes-down-north-carolina-felon-voting-law/
In 50-50 Georgia, unhappiness with the choices but urgency about voting: Rebel Teahouse is Christine Nguyen’s business. And her happy place.
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/georgia-suburban-shift-2024-election/
Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign ...
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NBC News poll: One in 4 voters could change their minds on presidential race: A quarter of all voters are still open to changing their minds on who they'll vote ...
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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 ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246430110/noncompete-agreements-ftc-ban-lina-khan
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.
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
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 ...
axios.com/2024/04/23/latino-voter-turnout-elections-biden-trump
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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New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
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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 ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rwanda-bill-passed-how-did-mp-vote-b2532996.html
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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