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Joe Biden tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy US weapons will arrive ‘quickly’: President expected to sign law unlocking long-delayed $60bn in funding for Ukraine this ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine
- President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.
- The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.
- Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.
- Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.
With massive majority, US Senate okays aid package that includes billions for Israel
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/with-massive-majority-us-senate-okays-aid-package-that-includes-billions-for-israel/
Quick Glance: Ukraine Prepares for Aid as US Increases Assistance
- The US has cleared billions in new weapons to stabilize the war front with Russia.
- The Biden administration is preparing a package including artillery shells, air defense munitions, and anti-tank munitions.
- The aid will support defending Ukrainian cities and positions, but a counteroffensive against Russia might not happen this year.
- Delays in Congress have allowed Russia to make gains, but the aid will provide much-needed support for Ukraine.
The House of Representatives gives Ukraine its best news in a year: $61bn of aid is on the way. It should have an almost instant effect
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/20/the-house-of-representatives-just-gave-ukraine-the-best-news-it-has-had-for-a-year
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.
Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok after years of false starts: Lawmakers sped a possible TikTok ban through Congress by tying it to a sprawling funding ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/23/tiktok-ban-senate-vote-sale-biden/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Resurgent inflation looms over Joe Biden’s White House bid: Consumer prices are rising quickly at just the wrong time for the US president
ft.com/content/d8520a33-f202-4679-b6f7-99fe9e4fb3ae
Canada's New Billion-Dollar Defense Investment: Strong Arctic Focus: Canada's government has announced a new trillion-dollar investment in the country's defence ...
highnorthnews.com/en/canadas-new-billion-dollar-defense-investment-strong-arctic-focus
Despite concerns over human rights abuses in Gaza, around 90 US lawmakers are calling for approval of $14 billion in assistance to Israel www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/15/us-legislators-renew-push-for-additional-aid-to-israel-after-iran-attack
The House Votes for Possible TikTok Ban in the U.S. Here’s What That Means: The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if the platform's ...
time.com/6969432/house-votes-possible-tiktok-ban-in-united-states/
Columbia University extends negotiations with student activists over dismantling encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/23/business/columbia-yale-colleges-universities-protests/
US Congress moves ahead on bill to push TikTok's Chinese owner to sell: An effort to force TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the social media app or ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-congress-moves-ahead-bill-push-tiktoks-chinese-owner-sell-2024-04-18/
The new TikTok ban bill, explained: When it could take effect, why lawmakers want to pass it and more
nbcnews.com/business/tiktok-ban-bill-why-congress-when-takes-effect-rcna148981
Quick Glance: Congress Approves Potential TikTok Ban: What's Next?
- Congress has passed a law that could result in a nationwide TikTok ban. President Biden is expected to sign the bill, forcing TikTok to find a new owner or be banned from the US.
- The law gives TikTok's Chinese parent company 270 days to sell the app. Biden could extend the deadline by 90 days. The law was attached to a foreign aid package to expedite its passage.
- Since Biden has supported the law, he is likely to sign it. TikTok has vowed to take the government to court if the bill is signed.
- Experts suggest that a TikTok ban could violate free speech rights. A court challenge could temporarily block the law, but TikTok would need to comply if no injunction is granted.
F/A-18 Super Hornets Now Flying With Four AIM-9Xs From USS Eisenhower To Counter Drones
twz.com/air/f-a-18-super-hornets-now-flying-with-four-aim-9xs-from-uss-eisenhower-to-counter-drones
In Ukraine, the vote to renew U.S. aid was cheered. But unease for the future remains
npr.org/2024/04/21/1246170238/ukraine-military-assistance-house-vote-mike-johnson-volodymr-zelenskyy
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 ...
reuters.com/markets/us/if-trump-wins-he-plans-free-wall-street-burdensome-regulations-2024-04-12/
Citing fears of US citizens’ data being shared with the Chinese government, the House of Representatives has passed a bill demanding that TikTok be sold by its ... Show more
Trump says he stands with Johnson as Greene threatens ouster: Trump's comments come as a blow to Greene's efforts.
axios.com/2024/04/12/trump-mike-johnson-marjorie-taylor-greene-mar-a-lago
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
US Navy warship commander mocked for holding rifle with scope mounted backward: The US Navy has deleted an embarrassing photograph of a warship commander ...
nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-news/us-navy-warship-commander-mocked-after-being-photographed-holding-rifle-with-scope-mounted-backward/
Foreign Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel… and TikTok Ban Passes House, Frustrating MAGA Republicans
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/foreign-aid-package-ukraine-israel-tiktok-ban-passes-house-1235008037/
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will push for aid to Israel and Ukraine this week
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-politics/ap-house-speaker-mike-johnson-says-he-will-push-for-aid-to-israel-and-ukraine-this-week/
House Votes to Ban TikTok, but the App Won't Disappear Anytime Soon: The bill will go to the Senate, and if it's passed in is current form ...
inc.com/associated-press/house-votes-to-ban-tiktok-but-app-wont-disappear-any-time-soon.html
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.
Minigun-Armed Mojave Drone Now Blasting Targets At 6,000 Rounds Per Minute: This is the first time Minigun pods have been live-fired from a drone in this class ...
twz.com/air/minigun-armed-mojave-drone-now-blasting-targets-at-6000-rounds-per-minute
After prison, he promised never to let his mom down again. Now he helps others with reentry.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/20/prison-incarceration-release-housing-jobs-reentry/73374083007/
SC defense contractor laying off staff after 'sudden' loss of funding: A Charleston-area defense contractor is laying off employees after what it termed a sudden ...
postandcourier.com/business/army-contractor-layoffs-charleston-aps3/article_c1132334-f363-11ee-8884-ab52ff86ca3b.html
Possible TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package : Legislation that could ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake has won a ...
apnews.com/article/congress-tiktok-ban-ukraine-israel-d88d4623d678ac8688bcd75008457899
House Freedom Caucus lays out demands for considering Baltimore bridge funding: The House Freedom Caucus is issuing a series of conditions for considering ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4576691-house-freedom-caucus-baltimore-bridge-funding/
Quick Glance: Successful Recovery of Missing Construction Worker After Key Bridge Collapse
- Authorities announced the successful recovery of a construction worker who had been missing following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday.
- The worker identified as Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval was 38 years old and recognized by the Unified Command.
- Three workers are still missing and presumed deceased, including Miguel Luna, a father of five from Usulutan, California, in El Salvador, as reported by his family to ABC News.
- Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore expressed that the retrieval of the third victim "moves us one step closer to closure," while emphasizing that he continues to stand with families awaiting news of their loved ones.
The Unremarkable Deaths of Migrants Crossing the Sahara: No one can keep track of these disappearances, since no one even knows that they have happened.
peoplesdispatch.org/2024/04/05/the-unremarkable-death-of-migrants-in-the-sahara-desert/
Charting a New Course: Why the US Navy Must Confront Unrealistic Optimism: In the face of China’s stunning naval buildup, competition in the Asia Pacific is ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/charting-a-new-course-why-the-us-navy-must-confront-unrealistic-optimism/
Ignoring Trump, Arizona Republicans don't want to move too fast to repeal 1864 abortion ban
abcnews.go.com/Politics/ignoring-trump-arizona-republicans-move-fast-repeal-1864/story
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Lockheed conducts test with four LRASM anti-ship missiles: The U.S. Navy, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, successfully conducted a Long-Range Anti-Ship ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/lockheed-conducts-test-with-four-lrasm-anti-ship-missiles/
Congressional leaders at odds over Israel aid next steps as conservatives warn Johnson against including Ukraine funding
cnn.com/2024/04/14/politics/congressional-leaders-at-odds-about-funding-israel-aid/
TikTok faces Washington reckoning as divest-or-ban vote nears: TikTok is heading to its moment of truth in Washington, with Congress on a fast track to approve a ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-18-tiktok-faces-washington-reckoning-as-divest-or-ban-vote-nears/
Qaddafi mansion sale profits must go to US arms firm, judge rules: General Dynamics wants London property to be sold to recoup part of £16 million it is owed for ...
thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2024/04/17/qaddafi-mansion-profits-must-go-to-us-arms-firm-judge-rules/
MTG Rips Johnson’s ‘Total Surrender’ in Scathing Appeal to Colleagues: The Georgia congresswoman took her revolt against the House speaker up a notch Tuesday ...
thedailybeast.com/mtg-rips-johnsons-total-surrender-in-scathing-appeal-to-colleagues
House OKs possible TikTok ban, but don't expect app to go away anytime soon: The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if ...
omaha.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/politics-tech-technology-social-media/article_d0b1c83d-263c-56e1-9995-b61776b55b01.html
US Senator to offer amendments on cutting funding to Israel: Bernie Sanders says Senate should have a chance to debate and vote on key components of 'massive' ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/us-senator-to-offer-amendments-on-cutting-funding-to-israel-3681911
AI vs humans: What happened when an AI pilot took on an F-16 in a dogfight?: AI pilot vs human pilot dogfight: The simulated dogfight is being touted as a ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/ai-vs-humans-what-happened-when-an-ai-pilot-took-on-an-f-16-in-a-dogfight-124041900798_1.html
US Navy mocked over photo of ship commander with backward rifle scope: An image posted to Instagram, which has since been deleted, showed commander Cameron Yaste ...
businessinsider.com/us-navy-mocked-over-photo-commander-with-backward-rifle-scope-2024-4
Textron Aviation delivers Next-Gen Beechcraft King Air training fleet to U.S. Navy
aviation24.be/manufacturers/beechcraft/textron-aviation-delivers-next-gen-beechcraft-king-air-training-fleet-to-u-s-navy/
Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package
arabnews.com/node/2495521/world
Libya: Libya UN Envoy Resigns: Abdoulaye Bathily, the United Nations envoy for Libya has resigned.
allafrica.com/stories/202404170167.html
Full List of House Members Who Voted Against TikTok Ban: The House passed legislation by a 360-58 vote that would potentially ban TikTok if the Chinese company ...
newsweek.com/list-house-member-who-voted-against-tiktok-ban-1892524
When Will TikTok Ban Go Into Effect?: The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok if the platform's owner, ByteDance, doesn't sell its stake within a year ...
newsweek.com/when-will-tiktok-ban-go-effect-us-1892515
Congressional Progressives Unveil 'Bold' Agenda for Second Biden Term: The Congressional Progressive Caucus says its legislative blueprint for 2025 and beyond ...
commondreams.org/news/congressional-progressive-caucus-2667809236
US Army considers cuts to crucial education assistance programs: The US Army is considering reductions to the Credential Assistance and Tuition Assistance ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-considers-cuts-to-crucial-education-assistance-programs-2024-4
US Army botched $1 billion upgrade of the Stryker armored vehicle's gun : Fearing its Stryker armored vehicles risked being outgunned, the US Army rushed to arm ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-botched-1-billion-upgrade-of-stryker-armored-gun-2024-4
Cori Bush Paid Security Guard Husband $15,000 This Year—Amid Investigation For Earlier Payments
forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2024/04/17/cori-bush-paid-security-guard-husband-15000-this-year-amid-investigation-for-earlier-payments/
Contaminated Grumman plume moving south on Long Island about foot a day: Experts say it's a race against time to prevent toxins from spreading deeper and farther ...
newsday.com/long-island/environment/grumman-bethpage-plume-navy-fb3ad2be
America faces a challenge to deliver on AUKUS submarine deal, US Navy head concedes
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/aukus-congress-subcommittee-hearing-procurement-cut/103738952
Helping others recover from errors is how he kept vow to not let mom down again | Opinion
jsonline.com/story/opinion/columnists/james-causey/2024/04/17/prisoners-incarceration-housing-released/73277455007/
US Navy buys EAGLS defense systems: The US Navy has urgently ordered the EAGLS (Electrically Aided Gunnery Laser System) Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) ...
defence-blog.com/us-navy-buys-eagls-defense-systems/
‘The Swiss Abroad deserve better representation in parliament,’ says right-wing politician - SWI swissinfo.ch
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/the-swiss-abroad-deserve-better-representation-in-parliament-says-right-wing-politician-jean-luc-addor/75848518
Biden urges Congress to pass bill that includes aid for Ukraine and Israel: U.S. President Joe Biden had a phone call with top congressional leaders and stressed ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3852443-biden-urges-congress-to-pass-bill-that-includes-aid-for-ukraine-and-israel.html
Pa. House passes bill to allow tax breaks for mall redevelopment: The bill would create a special commission under the state’s land-use planning board to advise ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/pa-house-passes-bill-to-allow-tax-breaks-for-mall-redevelopment.html
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Americans should worry more about world war: Being the guy who’s always shouting about impending disaster is frustrating, thankless work ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/americans-should-worry-more-about-world-war/
How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-would-china-weaponize-disinformation-against-taiwan-in-a-cross-strait-conflict/
The U.S. Army demonstrated Lockheed Martin's next-generation Extended-Range rockets against a target set at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
US Navy chief: Our warship building is in trouble: Top Navy official says South Korea is outpacing global power U.S. in building warships
businessinsider.de/politik/international-politics/us-marinechef-unser-kriegsschiffsbau-ist-in-schwierigkeiten/
BAE Systems secures $459 Million contract for advanced aviation radios: The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Wednesday that BAE Systems has been awarded a ...
defence-blog.com/bae-systems-secures-459-million-contract-for-advanced-aviation-radios/
DARPA's Defiant Fully Uncrewed Demonstrator Ship Will Hit The Seas Later This Year
twz.com/sea/darpas-defiant-fully-uncrewed-demonstrator-ship-will-hit-the-seas-later-this-year
FirstEnergy gave $1M donation through dark money group to back Jon Husted, records show
cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/10/firstenergy-gave-1m-through-dark-money-group-to-back-husted-campaign/73228456007/
CHIPS Act hangover sees most US science agency budgets cut for 2024: 2025 unlikely to see more money flow as Congress turns off the tap
theregister.com/2024/04/10/us_science_funding_falls/
Pa. poised to become the next state to ban using a handheld device while driving: The House of Representatives-passed bill seeks to combat distracted driving by ...
pennlive.com/politics/2024/04/pa-poised-to-become-the-next-state-to-ban-using-a-handheld-device-while-driving.html
Paid articlePaid US Navy grappling with another Ford-class supercarrier delay: Navy officials blamed USS Enterprise's extended delays on supply chain issues and lingering ...
businessinsider.com/us-navy-grappling-with-another-ford-class-supercarrier-delay-2024-4
US Navy to receive 16 Coyote missiles from Northrop Grumman: The U.S. Department of Defense announced it has reached an agreement with defense giant Northrop ...
defence-blog.com/us-navy-to-receive-16-coyote-missiles-from-northrop-grumman/
First East Coast-Assigned U.S. Navy CMV-22B Arrives to Norfolk: The CMV-22B will provide the fleet’s medium-lift and long-range aerial logistics capability ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/08/first-east-coast-assigned-u-s-navy-cmv-22b-arrives-to-norfolk/
Stock of this shipbuilding company has zoomed over 100% in 5 months: Shares of Cochin Shipyard (CSL) hit a new high on Monday after the shipbuilder signed Master ...
business-standard.com/markets/news/stock-of-this-shipbuilding-company-has-zoomed-over-100-in-5-months-124040800252_1.html
Paid articlePaid Raytheon’s SM-6 successfully intercepts ballistic missile in naval test: A Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) manufactured by Raytheon, an RTX business ...
defence-blog.com/raytheons-sm-6-successfully-intercepts-ballistic-missile-in-naval-test/
Libyan PM's residence targeted with RPGs, no casualties reported: The residence of Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah was targeted with rocket-propelled ...
reuters.com/world/africa/residence-libyan-pm-targeted-with-rpgs-no-casualties-reported-minister-says-2024-03-31/
US Bradley fighting vehicle to receive new active protection system: The US Army has secured a deal for a new active protection system (APS) designed for M2 ...
defence-blog.com/us-bradley-fighting-vehicle-to-receive-new-active-protection-system/
U.S. Army awards BAE $754m for AMPV production: BAE Systems has received a $754 million contract to continue producing the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-army-awards-bae-754m-for-ampv-production/
How Marjorie Taylor Greene Became a Biden Campaign Punchline: The Biden campaign believes highlighting Trump's ties to Marjorie Taylor Greene helps energize ...
time.com/6962774/marjorie-taylor-greene-biden-campaign/
Four Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles Flew Together In "Historic" Test
twz.com/air/four-stealthy-agm-158c-long-range-anti-ship-missiles-flew-together-in-historic-test
First U.S. Army Unit Just Received Long Awaited M4 And M249 Replacements: Delivery of the first next-generation rifles and light machine guns to soldiers ...
twz.com/land/first-u-s-army-unit-just-received-long-awaited-m4-and-m240-replacements
U.S. Army awards BAE $754m for AMPV production: BAE Systems has received a $754 million contract to continue producing the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-army-awards-bae-754m-for-ampv-production/
Hill: Ukraine aid to have "overwhelming support" in Congress after recess - US House Intel chair - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/31/hill-ukraine-aid-to-have-overwhelming-support-in-congress-after-recess-us-house-intel-chair/
A congressional candidate claims a veterans group endorsed him. It's unclear if it exists.
indystar.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/04/indiana-congress-republican-gabe-whitley-veterans-group-endorse-hoosier-alliance/73191983007/
Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Libya after yearslong hiatus: Turkish Airlines (THY), Türkiye's national flag carrier, resumed flights to the Libyan ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/turkish-airlines-resumes-flights-to-libya-after-yearslong-hiatus
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