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Could a president stage a coup? And 9 more key moments from Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing
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Quick Glance: Key Moments in Trump's Supreme Court Immunity Hearing
- During a hearing at the Supreme Court, the justices may have redefined the limits of presidential power.
- The decision's implications could impact presidential immunity and alter the prosecution of presidents.
- Various provocative scenarios were discussed, including whether a president could assassinate a political rival and whether a president could pardon themselves.
- Justices raised critical questions about distinguishing between the president's official and private conduct and the potential criminalization of presidential actions.
Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute ‘Official’ Presidential Act
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris to discuss criminal justice reform: Kim Kardashian has joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable highlighting the ...
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Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming Hours: U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a long-delayed military aid package hours ...
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DOJ rebuffs GOP’s second demand for Biden-Hur audio recordings: The Justice Department on Thursday for a second time declined to turn over audio recordings of ...
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US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine: The Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Biden on Wednesday signed ...
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The Supreme Court is set to consider arguably the highest-profile cases of the term to determine whether former President Trump can claim presidential immunity ... Show more
Trump allies zero in on hush-money prosecutor: With Trump under a gag order, his supporters launch a barrage of attacks.
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Trump Lawyer Argues He Could Legally Order Assassination Of Political Rival: "I'm trying to understand what the disincentive is from turning the Oval Office into ...
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Trump meets with foreign leaders looking to boost their relationships with GOP leader ahead of election
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Trump called this visa 'very bad.' Truth Social applied for one: The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa ...
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'THREE STRIKES AND YOU'RE OUT': Larry Kudlow blasts Biden for ignoring the biggest issues facing America this week. www.foxbusiness.com/media/larry-kudlow-three-strikes-youre-out-joe
Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...
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5 things to know for April 23: Trump trial, Gaza, Ukraine, Health care privacy, Dubai floods
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Gina Raimondo says ‘we’ve out-innovated China’ amid chips war: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo proudly held up the progress of American industry on ...
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What the cost of insulin may mean for Biden's campaign: President Joe Biden frequently cites insulin prices as he promotes a $35 price cap for Americans with ...
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Here’s how Joe Biden can lower families’ costs for air travel: Joint ventures between ultra-low-cost carriers thus have the potential to revolutionize air travel ...
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GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall: Republican impeachment efforts against President Biden and his Cabinet appear to have hit a brick wall after the Senate ...
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Senate passes renewal of key U.S. surveillance program just after midnight deadline
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How much do we really know about the Trump jury?
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Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
- Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.
- Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.
- Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.
- Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
First lady Jill Biden to kickoff Educators for Biden to mobilize teachers: She'll cast Biden as "the education president" on Friday in Minnesota.
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Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
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Juror Is Dismissed as Trump’s Trial Begins Third Day: Live Updates: The juror was among seven selected for the panel on Tuesday, and her dismissal underscored ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
The U.S. just changed how it manages a tenth of its land: The Interior Department finalized a rule that puts conservation on equal footing with mining ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/04/18/biden-public-lands-conservation-rule/
Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
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BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...
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Trump could have helped response to Jan. 6 riot — but didn’t — per new testimony: Two senior leaders of the D.C. guard at the time of the Capitol attack painted ...
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Supreme Court gives skeptical eye to key statute used to prosecute Jan. 6 rioters
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Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
- The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.
- During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.
- The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
Supreme Court Considers Tossing Out Jan. 6 Convictions for Violating Federal Obstruction Law
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Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...
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Fact check: Trump’s false and unsubstantiated claims about his Manhattan criminal case
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Economic advisers close to Donald Trump are actively debating ways to devalue the U.S. dollar if he gets elected to a second term ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/04/15/devaluing-dollar-trump-trade-war-00152009
HAPPENING NOW: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre hosts the White House press briefing. abcnews.go.com/politics
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city offensive: The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response to ...
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SAY 'WATT': After targeting furnaces, gas stoves, gas cars and more, the administration has their sights set on yet another popular household item: lightbulbs ... Show more www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-cracks-down-on-lightbulbs-as-part-of-climate-agenda
Just days before a firebrand politician named Donald is about to stand trial, he goes on TV to slam the charges as baseless and biased ... Show more www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/12/trump-trial-special-treatment-justice-system-00151814
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Here's the new plan to boost background checks for guns bought at shows or online
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Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers
- A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.
- President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.
- The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.
- Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.
Oil and gas companies must pay more to drill on public lands under new Biden administration rule
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Quick Glance: Biden Raises Drilling Costs on Federal Lands, Trump Courts Oil Donors
- The Biden administration has finalized a new rule requiring oil companies to pay at least ten times more for drilling on federal lands to generate more revenue for taxpayers.
- While Trump discusses easing drilling regulations with energy executives, the US is historically pumping a lot of crude oil, complicating regulations for Trump and Biden's climate agenda.
- The rule mandates higher bonds and royalties for fossil fuels on federal lands to better compensate taxpayers and cover the costs of cleaning up abandoned wells.
- In addition to reshaping fossil fuel production on federal lands, the administration has advanced renewable energy development on these tracts and significantly reduced rents and fees for clean energy projects.
David Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Russia : UK foreign secretary steps up efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but is snubbed by senior ...
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Quick Glance: Cameron Warns US Politicians Against Russia Appeasement
- UK Foreign Secretary intensifies efforts to secure aid for Ukraine but faces rejection from a senior Republican.
- Cameron warns against 'appeasement' and emphasizes the need for military aid to Kyiv.
- Despite meetings with top US officials, Cameron failed to gain support from US Republicans.
- He faced limited reception on Capitol Hill and struggled to make an impact.
Trump weighs polarizing former rodeo cowboy for Cabinet post: The former — and possibly future — president has also discussed several less controversial ...
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If Trump wins, he plans to free Wall Street from 'burdensome regulations': A second Trump White House would seek to sharply reduce the power of U.S ...
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Muslim leaders tire of White House outreach on Gaza as war drags on: Some Muslim and Arab American leaders have grown frustrated with the outreach from President ...
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Abortion opponents still expect federal action from Trump. Here’s what it could look like.
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Biden promotes new student debt relief plan in Wisconsin: President Joe Biden says student loan relief will empower Americans to pursue their dreams without the ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra might leave the Biden administration after the general election to run for California governor in 2026 ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/04/09/biden-cabinet-secretary-california-governors-race-00151407
Justice Dept. declines to give Biden-Hur audio recordings to House committee: Officials said GOP lawmakers already have transcripts of special counsel Robert Hur ...
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Quick Glance: Justice Dept. refuses to provide Biden-Hur audio recordings to House committee
- Justice Department officials informed House Republicans that they do not plan to give audio recordings of President Biden's interviews with the special counsel investigating his handling of classified documents.
- The decision was made as lawmakers already possess transcripts of the interviews, indicating that the request may be more about politics than seeking genuine information.
- Special counsel Hur found evidence that Biden retained classified government materials after leaving the vice presidency, but concluded that there was insufficient proof to pursue criminal charges.
- Republican lawmakers have threatened to hold the Attorney General in contempt if the recordings are not handed over, raising concerns about potential implications on future investigations.
RFK Jr. sounds like Trump as he courts MAGA voters: Kennedy's independent campaign appears to hurt President Biden more than Trump in many polls ...
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Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Consultant Terminated for Comments on Removing Biden
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has ended its contract with a consultant who urged people to vote for him to 'get rid of Biden', even if it means electing Donald Trump.
- Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox announced the decision in response to a supporter's request to distance the campaign from consultant Rita Palma.
- Palma misrepresented her role in the campaign, leading to an immediate termination of her contract, as stated by Fox.
- The consultant falsely claimed to be the New York State Director of the campaign at an event unaffiliated with the campaign, resulting in her dismissal.
Scoop: Trump, GOP plot 2025 criminal probe of Bidens: Trump has said retribution against his enemies would be a central theme of his administration if he wins in ...
axios.com/2024/04/08/trump-gop-plot-biden-probe-2025
Why Republicans impeached Biden's top border official Mayorkas: The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives this week is due to deliver its ...
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Napolitano: For Trump to run as ‘law and order candidate’ would be like ‘me saying I play in the NBA’
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Suspect arrested in alleged arson at Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office: A suspect was arrested Sunday in connection with an alleged arson at Sen ...
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Quick Glance: Man Charged with Setting Fire at Senator Bernie Sanders' Office
- A man was charged with setting a fire at Senator Bernie Sanders' office in Vermont.
- The suspect was identified as Shant Soghomonian, who entered the building, sprayed liquid, and ignited the fire with a lighter.
- The fire damaged the outside of the office door and was extinguished by the sprinkler system.
- Sanders was not in the state at the time of the incident and praised the quick response of local first responders.
Judge in Trump classified docs case faces mounting scrutiny: Legal experts have raised questions about Aileen Cannon's qualifications to continue overseeing the ...
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Justice official Clark violated ethics in aiding Trump, D.C. Bar panel finds: A D.C. Bar panel found that Jeffrey Clark violated ethics rules when he was at the ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/04/justice-jeffrey-clark-bar-trump/
Judge berates DOJ over Republican subpoenas in Hunter Biden probe: WASHINGTON — A federal judge berated the Justice Department on Friday for instructing two of ...
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Biden Will Try Again to Wipe Out Student Loan Debt for Millions of Borrowers: The Supreme Court blocked President Biden’s first attempt at large-scale student ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/05/us/politics/biden-student-loan-debt.html
Billionaire Don Hankey provided Trump's $175 million bond: Providing Donald Trump’s $175 million appeal bond when other insurers wouldn’t is business as usual ...
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Quick Glance: Understanding Don Hankey: The Billionaire Who Bailed Out Trump with $175 Million
- California billionaire Don Hankey stepped in to pay Donald Trump's $175 million bond, preventing the former president from facing potential bankruptcy.
- Hankey, known as the 'little-known king of subprime car loans,' boasts assets exceeding $22.5 billion and operates an auto services empire in Los Angeles.
- At 80 years old, Hankey emphasized that his decision to cover Trump's bond was a business move rather than a political statement, highlighting his neutral stance on political matters.
- Paying Trump's bond was influenced by the former president's legal defense strategy in a New York civil case centered around asset overvaluation, where Hankey found parallels in his own business practices.
Trump’s Second-Term Blueprint Would Take A Wrecking Ball To Public Lands: William Perry Pendley, an anti-federal land zealot, wrote the playbook for a ...
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Allies consider moving Ukraine arms group into NATO to shield it from Trump: Officials are expected to discuss gradually moving the organization — called the ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/02/allies-consider-moving-ukraine-arms-group-into-nato-to-shield-it-from-trump-00150151
US weighs selling new fighter jets, missiles and guidance kits to Israel: Some of the weapons could take years to arrive in Israel, but the move comes as the ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Revives Push to Shut Down Al Jazeera in Israel
- Netanyahu called for Knesset to pass legislation to allow immediate closure of Al Jazeera in Israel.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revived a push to close down Al Jazeera in Israel.
- The bill would grant the prime minister and communications minister authority to shut down foreign networks posing security risks.
- The renewed efforts come amidst significant protests against Netanyahu's handling of the war with Hamas.
Trump’s immigration rhetoric makes inroads with some Democrats. That could be a concern for Biden
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Exclusive: Trump allies plot anti-racism protections — for white people: Trump's Justice Department would push to eliminate or upend programs designed counter ...
axios.com/2024/04/01/trump-reverse-racism-civil-rights
Esper ‘definitely not voting for Trump,’ leaves door open for Biden: Former Trump Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Friday said he is not voting for his old boss ...
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Politico: NATO eyes $100 billion Ukraine fund and Ramstein group takeover amid looming Trump presidency - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/03/politico-nato-eyes-100-billion-ukraine-fund-and-ramstein-group-takeover-amid-looming-trump-presidency/
Lawmakers urge Biden to call out more Chinese biotech firms: A Republican and a Democratic member of Congress are calling on the Biden administration to add ...
reuters.com/world/lawmakers-urge-biden-call-out-more-chinese-biotech-firms-2024-04-01/
U.S. signs off on more bombs, warplanes for Israel: Despite the U.S. and Israeli governments’ growing rift over the Gaza war, the Biden administration continues ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/03/29/us-weapons-israel-gaza-war/
Quick Glance: U.S. Approves Weapon Transfers to Israel Amid Concerns
- The Biden administration recently quietly authorized the transfer of billions of dollars in bombs and fighter jets to Israel despite Washington's concerns about an anticipated military operation in southern Gaza that could threaten the lives of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians.
- The new weapons packages consist of a significant number of MK84 2,000-pound bombs and MK82 500-pound bombs. This highlights that the Biden administration considers weapons transfers off-limits when influencing the actions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Some Democrats, including allies of President Biden, argue that the U.S. government should withhold weapons if Israel does not commit to limiting civilian casualties during a planned operation in Rafah and easing restrictions on humanitarian aid in the famine-threatened Gaza Strip.
- Biden's recurring approvals of weapons transfers are strongly supported by powerful pro-Israel interest groups in Washington, including the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
Despite tensions: US continues to supply weapons to Israel, according to report: The relationship between US President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ...
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Republican-led states file lawsuit to block Biden’s massive new student loan bailout plan
nypost.com/2024/03/29/us-news/republican-led-states-file-lawsuit-to-block-bidens-massive-new-student-loan-bailout-plan/
Quick Glance: GOP States Challenge Biden's Student Loan Repayment Plan
- Eleven Republican-led states sued on Thursday to overturn President Biden’s new student loan repayment plan, arguing the program is a scheme to provide widespread debt relief that the Supreme Court struck down last year.
- The lawsuit claims that the president has once again overstepped his authority by creating the Saving on a Valuable Education program, commonly known as Save, which offers lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers and a faster path to debt cancellation.
- While the states repeat arguments against debt relief in the lawsuit, it is emphasized that the Save plan is based on different authority than the rejected president's order that provided $430 billion in debt relief during the pandemic.
- Save is an amended version of an existing repayment plan, known as Revised Pay as You Earn, or Repaye, promising to forgive a borrower’s balance after 20 or 25 years of payments.
American guns fuel Haiti crisis: The crisis in Haiti over gangs who have overrun the country and outmatched security forces is fueled in part by a major ...
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“Israel is in violation of US laws.”
Former State Department official Annelle Sheline, in an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour ... Show more
Election denier who Trump wanted to take over DOJ invokes the 5th in disbarment hearing
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Quick Glance: Former DOJ official Jeffrey Clark may face disbarment for aiding Trump
- D.C. Bar attorney recommends professional sanctions for Clark's attempt to overturn election
- Clark accused of repeatedly violating Justice Department ethics in election interference efforts
- Allegations include drafting a letter with false claims regarding election fraud
- Testimony reveals Clark's defiance of DOJ policies and personal meetings with Trump
U.S. Commerce updates export curbs on AI chips to China: The Biden administration on Friday revised five-month-old rules aimed at making it harder for China to ...
reuters.com/technology/us-commerce-updates-export-curbs-ai-chips-china-2024-03-29/
I Could Not Stay Silent: Annelle Sheline Resigns from State Dept. over U.S. Gaza Policy
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Quick Glance: Resignation Due to US Support for Israel
- A senior official at the State Department resigned in protest against the almost impossible promotion of human rights due to US support for Israel's war in Gaza.
- Annelle Sheline, aged 38, announced her resignation while still in the middle of her two-year contract with the US Department of State as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
- Initially hesitant to publicly announce her resignation, Sheline was encouraged by colleagues opposing US support for Israel's actions in Gaza.
- These resignations are the latest in a series of public protests against the Biden administration's support for Israel, leading to internal turmoil within the US State Department.
Biden claims to stand for women, but his new regulation will kill jobs that women want
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Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss tax charges met with skepticism by Trump-appointed judge
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Quick Glance: Hunter Biden to Challenge Tax Charges as Politically Motivated
- Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, unexpectedly appears at a House Oversight Committee meeting to vote on contempt of Congress charges.
- A U.S. judge expresses skepticism towards Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his tax evasion case on the grounds of political targeting.
- The judge questions the evidence of political pressure and doubts the influence of two IRS agents on the prosecution's decision.
- Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax evasion charges and faces two separate criminal cases, one involving alleged illegal gun purchase while using drugs.
U.S. State Dept.: We Have Not Found Israel to Be Violating International Law in Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/3/27/headlines/us_state_dept_we_have_not_found_israel_to_be_violating_international_law_in_gaza
The cosmic ineptitude of House Republicans’ Biden impeachment inquiry: The Republican majority on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are proving ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4554133-the-cosmic-ineptitude-of-house-republicans-biden-impeachment-inquiry/
Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands
pbs.org/newshour/politics/interior-department-rule-aims-to-crack-down-on-methane-leaks-from-oil-gas-drilling-on-public-lands
Top Republican hints at an off-ramp from impeaching Biden: House Republicans don't appear to have the votes to impeach President Joe Biden and Rep ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/top-republican-hints-ramp-impeaching-biden-rcna145309
Trump calls his globe-trotting ex-diplomat ‘my envoy.’ Neither is in office.: Richard Grenell has been acting as a kind of shadow secretary of state ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/28/richard-grenell-trump-envoy-serbia-guatemala/
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