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The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine: The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-quietly-shipped-long-range-atacms-missiles-ukraine-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
US Successfully Tests AI-Controlled Fighter Jet in F-16 Dogfight: An AI-controlled fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, goes up against a human-piloted F-16 jet during ...
pcmag.com/news/us-successfully-tests-ai-controlled-fighter-jet-in-f-16-dogfight
White House unbowed on support for Israel despite growing frustration from progressives and unrest on campuses
cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/joe-biden-israel-support-college-campus-protests/
War in Ukraine: US Military Assistance Could Come Soon After House Vote: Ukrainian authorities were jubilant at the approval in the US House of more than $60 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/war-in-ukraine-us-military-assistance-could-come-soon-after-house-vote
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.
Senate passes Ukraine aid, Israel funding and path to TikTok ban, sending bill to Biden's desk
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-hold-key-test-vote-ukraine-aid-israel-funding-tiktok-ban-rcna148685
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 House votes to repeal abortion ban: The move clears the path for a similar vote in the Senate — which appears to have the support to pass the measure.
politico.com/news/2024/04/24/arizona-house-votes-to-repeal-abortion-ban-00154175
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.
‘Thank You America!’: Ukraine’s Zelensky and Israel’s Netanyahu hail House passage of $95 billion foreign aid package
cnn.com/2024/04/20/americas/foreign-aid-bill-ukraine-israel-thank-you-intl-latam/
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.
The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers: Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA ...
wired.com/story/section-702-reauthorization-expansion/
Black Mystery Craft Spotted Slung Under Chinese H-6 Bomber: What is seen hanging underneath an H-6 in a recent picture is not a WZ-8 rocket drone ...
twz.com/air/black-mystery-craft-spotted-slung-under-chinese-h-6-bomber
Ukraine War: Zelenskiy Says Aid Gives Ukraine the Means to Retake Initiative: New US support gives Ukraine the potential to retake the initiative in its fight ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/ukraine-war-zelenskiy-says-aid-gives-ukraine-the-means-to-retake-initiative
Kenya's military chief, General Francis Ogolla, died in a helicopter crash along with nine other people Kenya's military chief among 10 people killed in helicopter crash | Reuters
Despite opposition from Republican hardliners, the House of Representatives approved a $95 billion legislative package that would give $60 ... Show more
US House passes $95 billion Ukraine, Israel aid package, sends to Senate | Reuters
US House passes $95 billion Ukraine, Israel aid package, sends to Senate | Reuters
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
US Senate expected to swiftly end Mayorkas impeachment: The Democratic-majority U.S. Senate on Wednesday dismissed impeachment charges against President Joe ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/
Investigators on Monday arrested three German nationals in western Germany on suspicion of spying for China, prosecutors said ... Show more
Germany Arrests Three Suspected Of Spying For China | Barron's
Germany Arrests Three Suspected Of Spying For China | Barron's
Opinion | Marjorie Taylor Greene Has Reached the Outer Limit of Extremism: She has, in very little time, undermined the influence of her party’s entire right ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson.html
Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact
- Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.
- Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.
- Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.
- The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.
Germany arrests aide to far-right MEP on suspicion of spying for China: German authorities have arrested an aide to a high-ranking, far-right member of the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/europe/germany-china-spying-arrest-eu-parliament-intl/
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
- The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.
- Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.
- The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.
- Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
House passes bill banning Uncle Sam from snooping on citizens via data brokers: Vote met strong opposition from Biden's office
theregister.com/2024/04/18/congress_data_broker_surveillance/
Opinion | Liz Cheney: The Supreme Court Should Rule Swiftly on Trump’s Immunity Claim
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/opinion/trump-immunity-supreme-court.html
US Attorney General Merrick Garland defended President Joe Biden's mental fitness, telling lawmakers on a House of Representatives panel that he has expertly ... Show more
US Attorney General Garland says Biden has 'no impairment' | Reuters
US Attorney General Garland says Biden has 'no impairment' | Reuters
It wasn’t just Putin who lost in the House vote on Ukraine aid. David Frum on why Saturday's defeat for Trump in Congress may not be the last: Trump Deflates - The Atlantic
UN in Libya urges probe into death of detained activist: The United Nations Libya mission (UNSMIL) urged authorities in the eastern-ruled part of the country to ...
reuters.com/world/africa/un-libya-urges-probe-into-death-detained-activist-2024-04-21/
A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ...
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The impeachment vote against Joe Biden's top border official Alejandro Mayorkas is over. The Democratic-majority Senate swiftly ended the bid from House ... Show more
US Senate ends impeachment of Biden's border chief Mayorkas | Reuters
US Senate ends impeachment of Biden's border chief Mayorkas | Reuters
UN's Libya envoy resigns, citing no hope for political progress: The UN envoy for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, lashed out at the country's feuding parties and their ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/un-s-libya-envoy-resigns-citing-no-hope-for-political-progress_6668636_4.html
The West Calls Putin’s Bet on Faltering Support for Ukraine: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/the-west-calls-putin-s-bet-on-faltering-support-for-ukraine
Opinion | How ‘The Squad’ and Like-Minded Progressives Have Changed Their Party: The left’s position on Israel has now become the Democratic Party’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/progressives-democratic-party-aoc.html
It Was Supposed to Be a Shocking Impeachment. Well, It Really Freakin’ Fizzled.: Inside the immigration showdown that never took off.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/immigration-impeachment-marjorie-taylor-greene-mayorkas-johnson-schumer-homeland-security.html
At Columbia, Speaker Johnson calls on its president to resign if she can't 'bring order' to protests
abcnews.go.com/Politics/columbia-speaker-johnson-calls-president-resign-bring-order/story
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Biden delivers remarks at a trade union conference in Washington, D.C. Politics News | Breaking Political News, Video & Analysis-ABC News - ABC News
Stephen King on delays in U.S. aid for Ukraine: 'House Republicans are killing Ukraine'
ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3852002-stephen-king-on-delays-in-us-aid-for-ukraine-house-republicans-are-killing-ukraine.html
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/
'Uniquely Singaporean': Navy launches 4th Invincible-class submarine in Germany
asiaone.com/singapore/uniquely-singaporean-navy-launches-4th-invincible-class-submarine-germany
Donald M. Payne Jr., Five-Term New Jersey Representative, Dies at 65: A Newark Democrat, he succeeded his father, who was the first Black member of New Jersey’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/nyregion/rep-donald-m-payne-jr-dead.html
Quick Glance: Late Congressman Donald Payne Jr.
- Democratic Congressman Donald Payne Jr. from New Jersey has passed away at the age of 65
- Payne, a longstanding House member, was the son of a former congressman
- He advocated for healthcare legislation, gun violence prevention, and infrastructure investments
- Following his death, a special election will be held to fill his position in the House of Representatives
Johnson Pushes Ahead on Foreign Aid Bill, Teeing Up a Weekend Vote: The Republican speaker, with his job on the line, said he expected Saturday evening votes on ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/johnson-ukraine-israel-aid-house.html
Senator: US could start sending ATACMS to Kyiv in 1 week: The United States could begin transferring long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to Ukraine ...
kyivindependent.com/senator-us-could-start-sending-atacms-to-kyiv-in-1-week/
A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ... Show more
US Navy plane flies through Taiwan Strait after China, US defence chiefs speak | Reuters
US Navy plane flies through Taiwan Strait after China, US defence chiefs speak | Reuters
Video shows first ever AI fighter jet pitted against human pilot in US dogfight: The X-62A is flown with safety pilots onboard with the ability to disengage the ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-19/first-ever-ai-fighter-jet-pitted-against-human-pilot-in-us-dogfight
Despite concerns over human rights abuses in Gaza, around 90 US lawmakers are calling for approval of $14 billion in assistance to Israel US legislators renew push for additional aid to Israel after Iran attack | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
On TikTok, Potential Ban of App Leads to Resignation and Frustration: While Congress says the social app is a security threat, critics of the law targeting it ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/technology/tiktok-ban-bill-frustration.html
George Santos Said He Was Running for Congress Again. (He’s Not.): Less than two weeks after announcing a surprise long-shot bid for a House seat on Eastern Long ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/nyregion/george-santos-dropping-out.html
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.'
West Asia crisis: US deploys ‘CHAMP’ missile that can FRY Iranian nuclear equipment
wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-us-deploys-champ-missile-that-can-fry-iranian-nuclear-equipment-713342
German Navy: "Donau" with leading role in NATO exercise: NATO is preparing for a possible Russian attack on the alliance's territory with a major maneuver ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/deutsche-marine-nato-uebung-steadfast-defender-russland-100.html
New procurement under high pressure: Germany delivers another Patriot system to Kiev
n-tv.de/politik/Deutschland-liefert-weiteres-Patriot-System-an-Kiew-article24871109.html
Quick Glance: Germany Delivers Additional Patriot System to Ukraine
- The German government is delivering another Patriot air defense system to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.
- Defense Minister Pistorius emphasizes the importance of support given the Russian aggression and destruction in Ukraine.
- Foreign Minister Baerbock highlights the role of the Patriot system in enhancing the protection of the Ukrainian population.
- Ukrainian President Selenskyj has repeatedly called for more Patriot systems to defend against missile and drone attacks on his country.
See the Arizona fake electors facing criminal charges for claiming Trump won in 2020
azcentral.com/picture-gallery/news/politics/elections/2024/04/24/arizona-fake-electors-falsely-certified-donald-trumps-2020-victory/73420572007/
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
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: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Taiwan happy with US aid package, China objects to arms sales: TAIPEI: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday (Apr 24) she was happy the US Congress had ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/taiwan-united-states-china-aid-package-objects-arms-sales-bill-passed-4288241
House approves sell-or-be-banned TikTok measure, attaching it to foreign aid bill
npr.org/2024/04/20/1245594589/house-approves-bill-tiktok-ban
US elections 2024: Nine Senate races to watch: Democrats face a tough fight in the Nov. 5 election preserving their narrow 51-49 majority in the U.S. Senate ...
reuters.com/world/us/six-us-senate-races-watch-2024-2024-01-10/
As it happened: Iran attacks Israel with 300 drones, missiles; warns against retaliation - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/mena/israel-says-iran-has-launched-drone-attack-air-defences-poised
Second US House Republican calls for Speaker Johnson to leave top job
reuters.com/world/us/second-us-house-republican-calls-speaker-johnson-leave-top-job-2024-04-16/
Opinion | The House Votes for a ‘Strong America’: Large bipartisan majorities vote for more U.S. weapons and aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
wsj.com/articles/the-house-votes-for-a-strong-america-mike-johnson-ukraine-israel-taiwan-f6a8bc5e
Germany to introduce a Veterans' Day — report: Chancellor Olaf Scholz is supporting plans for an annual day of commemoration for former armed forces personnel ...
dw.com/en/germany-to-introduce-a-veterans-day-report/a-68877978
This is after we reported last week that the program was on life support.
"While we made tremendous progress, unfortunately ... Show more
School voucher bill dead after lawmakers unable to negotiate stipulations
School voucher bill dead after lawmakers unable to negotiate stipulations
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
House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Biden should take action, including potentially sending in the National Guard, to quell pro-Palestinian protests at ... Show more
At Columbia, Johnson Suggests Military Could be Needed to Quell Protests - The New York Times
At Columbia, Johnson Suggests Military Could be Needed to Quell Protests - The New York Times
Lapid says US must act against campus antisemitism; anti-Israel protest ‘seders’ held
timesofisrael.com/lapid-says-us-must-act-against-campus-antisemitism-anti-israel-protest-seders-held/
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/
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
TODAY IN HISTORY: Disease left 40 million dead and stalked entire generation:
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Liberia: House Reviews Impeachment Request Against Judge Chineh for Ruling in Favor of American Missionary
frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-house-reviews-impeachment-request-against-judge-chineh-for-ruling-in-favor-of-american-missionary/
Trump praises House speaker after vote on Ukraine aid: Former U.S. President and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump voiced support for House Speaker ...
kyivindependent.com/trump-praises-speaker-johnson/
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.
Rand Paul Puts Mike Johnson on Blast: 'Lost All His Principles': The senator on Sunday suggested that Johnson had "completely changed and lost all his ...
newsweek.com/rand-paul-puts-mike-johnson-blast-lost-all-his-principles-1890164
German spying: Two men held over suspected Russian sabotage plot: Germany authorities say the men were planning to sabotage military aid for Ukraine and had ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514667/german-spying-two-men-held-over-suspected-russian-sabotage-plot
Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Trump hush-money trial in Manhattan
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/20/maxwell-azzarello-dies-set-self-fire-trump-trial/73396274007/
GOP push emerges to keep George Santos away from the Capitol: The measure would keep Santos out of the House floor and the members-only dining room and gym.
axios.com/2024/04/14/george-santos-house-floor-republicans
Gingrich: ‘It would be totally stupid’ to move forward with motion to oust Johnson
thehill.com/homenews/house/4604847-gingrich-johnson-motion-vacate/
U.S. delays plans to sanction IDF unit embroiled in alleged human rights violations
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-26/ty-article/report-biden-admin-wont-sanction-idf-units-because-of-israeli-steps-to-address-issues/0000018f-1a09-d361-a3ef-5af9141e0000
New US funding for Kyiv comes at a crucial moment: After months of delays in the US Congress, an overwhelming bipartisan majority approved a new $61 billion aid ...
arabnews.com/node/2499946
HAPPENING NOW: Sec. Blinken discusses the release of the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Politics News | Breaking Political News, Video & Analysis-ABC News - ABC News
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
In Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill: A resolution to pave the way for the foreign aid package was on track to die in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/democrats-vote-ukraine-bill.html
Hugely expanded Section 702 surveillance powers set for US Senate vote: Opponents warn almost anyone could be asked to share info with Uncle Sam
theregister.com/2024/04/17/fisa_section_702/
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
Bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers arrives in Kyiv: Republicans Tom Kean and Nathaniel Moran and Democrats Bill Keating and Madeleine Dean visited Kyiv only ...
kyivindependent.com/bipartisan-delegation-of-us-lawmakers-visits-kyiv/
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
China's government is helping fuel the U.S. fentanyl crisis, House panel reveals
axios.com/2024/04/16/china-fentanyl-crisis-us-house-investigation
Quick Glance: China's Subsidization of Fentanyl Production Intensifying Crisis in the U.S.
- A report from a special House committee states that China is fueling the Fentanyl crisis in the U.S. directly by subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by traffickers outside the country to produce the drug.
- The committee found that the Chinese government provides tax rebates for the production of specific Fentanyl precursors and other synthetic drugs as long as they are sold outside of China.
- The report highlights that China not only subsidizes the manufacturing of precursor chemicals but also thwarts investigations into illegal manufacturers by warning the targets when formal requests for assistance are made by U.S. law enforcement.
- Former Attorney General William Barr recommended that the U.S. should leverage its trade and economic power to push for stronger enforcement from Chinese authorities, and victims should take civil actions against companies and individuals involved in distributing the precursors and synthetic drugs.
Secret Rift Over Data Center Fueled Push to Expand FISA Surveillance Program: Privacy advocates are raising alarms about a mysterious provision the House added ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/fisa-surveillance-bill-program.html
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