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Watch live: Senate to vote on Ukraine, Israel aid package that includes TikTok bill
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Quick Glance: Senate Passes Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with Strong Bipartisan Support
- The Senate has approved $95 billion in war aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debates over U.S. involvement in foreign wars.
- The legislation would also provide $26 billion in wartime assistance to Israel, humanitarian relief to citizens of Gaza, and $8 billion to counter Chinese threats in Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.
- The changes have brought some of the nine additional Senate Republicans on board, increasing support to over half of McConnell's conference.
- The growing divide in the GOP between aid skeptics and traditional 'Reagan Republicans' who strongly support it may have significant implications for the top two Republican leaders.
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
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How Mike Johnson Got to ‘Yes’ on Aid to Ukraine: Intelligence, politics and personal considerations converted the Republican speaker, who had largely opposed aid ...
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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.
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: Former Representative George Santos Ends Race for New House Seat
- George Santos has dropped out of his independent bid for a second spot in the House of Representatives months after being ousted from his New York seat.
- Santos withdrew his candidacy to avoid being seen as retaliating against his Republican opponent Lalota and potentially benefiting the Democrats.
- Despite facing numerous legal issues, including 23 federal criminal charges, Santos denies all allegations and pleads not guilty.
- After being expelled from the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly in December 2023, Santos made headlines with a mysterious appearance outside former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York.
Squad member Summer Lee beats pro-Israel primary challenger: Lee is one of several progressives facing a pro-Israel primary rival.
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Summer Lee, ‘Squad’ Member, Wins Democratic House Primary in Pennsylvania: A first-term representative, Ms. Lee defeated a centrist Democrat in a race that ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/politics/lee-pennsylvania-primary.html
Quick Glance: Key Aspects of Israel-Gaza War
- Rep. Summer Lee's response to Israel's military reaction to the October 7 attacks was initially criticized.
- Public opinion in the US has shifted, with a decline in approval of Israel's military actions among Democrats.
- Criticism of Lee's position by her opponent Bhavini Patel, supported by a Republican intervening in the race.
- Religious communities in Pittsburgh are divided, with some supporters of Lee and others of Patel.
House Speaker Mike Johnson risks job to deliver aid to Ukraine: Staring down a decision so consequential it could alter the course of history -- but also end his ...
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Greene response to bipartisan criticism: ‘The American people agree with me’: Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo on Sunday confronted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ...
thehill.com/homenews/4609710-greene-response-to-bi-partisan-criticism-the-american-people-agree-with-me/
Greene faces uphill battle to oust Johnson: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is escalating her threat to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from power ...
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"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
Proof that Republicans can still do what's rational and right: In a significant blow to the Marjorie Taylor Greene fringe, Speaker Mike Johnson got aid to ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-23/republican-congress-mike-johnson-marjorie-taylor-greene-ukraine-israel-aid-jonah-goldberg
AOC's newest gaming monitor has an insane 540Hz refresh rate: This 24-inch, 1080p monitor is for eSports and only eSports. If you want a little more color ...
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Ilhan Omar weighs in on Columbia protests where daughter was arrested: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Monday applauded the solidarity among the Columbia University ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4612422-ilhan-omar-weighs-in-on-columbia-protests-that-got-her-daughter-arrested/
Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
- Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
- At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.
- The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.
- The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
A House vote that breaks the narrative: The bipartisan passage of aid for allies and other legislation may mark a shift toward leadership forged by reason ...
csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2024/0422/A-House-vote-that-breaks-the-narrative
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Republican Infighting Is Getting Uglier: GOP tensions over foreign spending and Speaker Mike Johnson have ramped up in recent months.
newsweek.com/republican-infighting-gop-mike-johnson-1892701
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.
Omar daughter says she was sprayed with ‘chemical weapons’ during protest: The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said she and others were sprayed with ...
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Ukraine Bonds Edge Higher as Caution Prevails After US Support: Ukraine’s hard-currency bonds gained on Monday after the approval of a $61 billion aid package by ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/ukraine-bonds-edge-higher-as-caution-prevails-after-us-support
Paid articlePaid Speaker Johnson to visit Columbia University amid protests: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced he will visit Columbia University on Wednesday to meet with ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4616383-speaker-johnson-to-visit-columbia-university-amid-protests/
Bannon says House Republicans secretly want Trump to lose: Steve Bannon, former President Trump’s 2016 campaign executive, railed against House Republicans on ...
thehill.com/homenews/4613586-bannon-says-house-republicans-secretly-want-trump-to-lose/
Ex-news anchor Janelle Stelson to take on GOP Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania: Former local news anchor Janelle Stelson is projected to win the Democratic ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616614-ex-news-anchor-janelle-stelson-to-take-on-gop-rep-scott-perry-in-pennsylvania/
Pelosi: Netanyahu an obstacle in two-state solution and should resign: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is an ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4614869-pelosi-israel-netanyahu-should-resign/
Suspect arrested in break-in at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's home, police say: Police in Los Angeles have arrested a suspect following a break-in at the home ...
apnews.com/article/los-angeles-mayor-karen-bass-intruder-e5b521d0220f9752a1dd9aad0d61d12c
Quick Glance: Barnard College Protest: Student Sanctioned and Homeless
- Isra Hirsi, daughter of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, details campus protest violence and sanctions.
- Hirsi and fellow students suspended after pro-Palestinian protest, left without housing and food.
- Suspended students, like Hirsi, struggle with homelessness and lack of support after sanctions.
- Barnard College's response to the protest sparks free speech debate and criticism.
Biden, congressional allies tout environmental record in Earth Day remarks: President Biden recognized Earth Day by touting his administration’s environmental ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4612557-biden-earth-day-environmental-record/
Quick Glance: Poll: Election Interest Declines in Tight Biden-Trump Race
- The interest of voters in the election has reached the lowest point in two decades at this stage in a presidential race.
- The latest national NBC News poll reveals that the number of voters with high interest in the 2024 presidential election has nearly hit the lowest point in almost 20 years, with a majority holding negative views of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
- Inflation and immigration top the list of the country's most pressing issues, with only one-third of voters giving Biden credit for improving economic performance.
- The survey also highlights how the low voter interest and the independent candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could potentially disrupt what has been a stable presidential contest with over six months until Election Day.
Democrats Want Donald Trump Murdered in Jail, Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims: “They aren’t gonna back off of what they are doing. They literally want him dead.”
thedailybeast.com/democrats-want-donald-trump-murdered-in-jail-marjorie-taylor-greene-claims
Paid articlePaid Biden endorses House aid package for Israel, Ukraine: House Speaker Mike Johnson is forging ahead toward a vote later this week on a package of Ukraine funding ...
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Stefanik demands Biden administration yank Columbia's federal funding : Stefanik wants Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to penalize the institution and for ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/stefanik-columbia-federal-funding-00153967
Pelosi calls for Netanyahu’s resignation: Pelosi said the prime minister is an obstacle to a two-state solution.
axios.com/2024/04/23/nancy-pelosi-netanyahu-resign-israel-gaza
Why Mike Johnson Finally Ditched MTG and the Far Right: “I thought it was a profile in courage to do the right thing and be on the right side of history ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/why-mike-johnson-finally-ditched-marjorie-taylor-greene-and-the-far-right.html
Trump VP hopeful Noem opposes exceptions for rape, incest in abortion ban: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a potential vice presidential pick for former President ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4612897-trump-vp-hopeful-noem-opposes-exceptions-for-rape-incest-in-abortion-ban/
GOP lawmaker: You can’t call ‘for the eradication of Jews and think everything is going to be just okay’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4613351-gop-lawmaker-you-cant-call-for-the-eradication-of-jews-and-think-everything-is-going-to-be-just-okay/
Noem on hush money case: ‘It’s unprecedented in how ridiculous it is’: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) slammed the New York hush money case brought against ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4609326-noem-on-hush-money-case-its-unprecedented-in-how-ridiculous-it-is/
Biden Labor Department Finalizes Pro-Worker Rules on Overtime, Retirement Savings
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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
36-year-old joins wave of House Republican retirements: "The current dysfunction on Capitol Hill is distressing," LaTurner said.
axios.com/2024/04/18/jake-laturner-retire-house-gop-kansas
‘Morning Joe’ roasts Bill Barr for pledge to vote for ‘Republican ticket’: MSNBC host Joe Scarborough tore into Bill Barr, who served as attorney general under ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/4602543-morning-joe-roasts-bill-barr-for-pledge-to-vote-for-republican-ticket/
House Republicans blame Greene and Freedom Caucus for lack of border wins: "If you were a true conservative, you would actually advance border security ...
axios.com/2024/04/22/house-republicans-greene-border-security-foreign-aid
USA TODAY Life's Ralphie Aversa talked with Rachael Ray, the celebrity chef who is joining World Central Kitchen on the front in Ukraine ... Show more www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/04/17/rachael-ray-talks-return-to-tv-valerie-bartinelli/73353900007/
Anti-Biden Impeachment Witness Tony Bobulinski Sues Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin for Defamation
thedailybeast.com/anti-biden-impeachment-witness-tony-bobulinski-sues-democratic-rep-jamie-raskin-for-defamation
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The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed the first in a series of bills in a $95 billion legislative package providing security assistance ...
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Shadow speaker: Hakeem Jeffries quietly wrests control from Mike Johnson: "I would not want to play blackjack against him," said one senior House ...
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House Republican fends off primary challenge in Pennsylvania swing district: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) has won the Republican primary in Pennsylvania’s 1st ...
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House Republican infighting getting worse after foreign aid vote: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.) said he serves “with some real scumbags,” while others fought over ...
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Pro-Israel groups target progressive lawmakers in primaries: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and other pro-Israel groups are ramping up ...
thehill.com/homenews/4606301-pro-israel-groups-target-progressive-lawmakers-primaries/
The evolution of Mike Johnson on Ukraine: From backbencher to House speaker, Mike Johnson has done a dramatic turnabout on aid to Ukraine ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/21/ukraine-aid-mike-johnson-house-speaker/
2024 Election Updates: Biden Packs Schedule With Campaign Events
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Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker: Representative Matt Gaetz said he believes the congresswoman would do a better job in the role than ...
newsweek.com/lauren-boebert-gets-support-becoming-house-speaker-1892294
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
Rep. Paul Gosar Signs On to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Motion to Vacate Speaker: Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) joined up just three days after Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) ...
thedailybeast.com/rep-paul-gosar-signs-on-to-marjorie-taylor-greenes-motion-to-vacate-speaker
Columbia Students Who Were Arrested Face Uncertain Consequences: Students who camped in tents to protest the war in Gaza, including the daughter of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/nyregion/arrested-columbia-students-suspended.html
The anti-college subtext to the right-wing response to Gaza protests: Not all the backlash against protests on college campuses is rooted in the right’s ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/gaza-protests-college-campuses/
Columbia Faculty Walk Out Over Student Suspensions, Arrests for Gaza Protests: While expressing gratitude for solidarity actions, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar—whose ...
commondreams.org/news/columbia-university-protests
Rightwing media mock Marjorie Taylor Greene after Ukraine aid bill passes: ‘Nyet, Moscow Marjorie,’ says New York Post front page in latest sign some on the ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/22/ukraine-aid-marjorie-taylor-greene-new-york-post
Ilhan Omar’s daughter says she’s been ‘basically evicted’ after suspension: The daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) says she was “basically evicted” after she ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4611065-ilhan-omar-daughter-columbia-protests-barnard-new-york/
BREAKING: US House passes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine: Editors Note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated with further details.
The U.S ...
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Buck takes swing at ‘Moscow Marjorie’: She is just ‘mouthing the Russian propaganda’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4608004-buck-takes-swing-moscow-marjorie-mouthing-russian-propaganda/
Billion-dollar package: US House of Representatives approves aid for Ukraine: Republicans in the US House of Representatives have been blocking further military ...
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Moscowitz says Johnson ouster would ‘only embolden’ China, Russia, Iran: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Sunday ripped into Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4609380-moscowitz-says-johnson-ouster-would-only-embolden-china-russia-iran/
US House of Representatives approves billions in aid to Ukraine: After months of struggle, the American House of Representatives voted on further aid for Ukraine ...
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Gaza demonstrator splatters bloody mural on congressman’s front door: Rep. John Carter (R-Texas) posted a picture of the door to his Georgetown, Texas ...
thehill.com/homenews/4615179-gaza-demonstrator-splatters-bloody-mural-on-congressmans-front-door/
Ukraine cheers House approval of military aid: Following months of struggle, the U.S. House passed a long-awaited $95 billion Ukraine and Israel aid package
theweek.com/politics/ukraine-military-aid-package-house-vote
Fox News Host Confronts Marjorie Taylor Greene on 'Creating Drama': "I don't apologize for standing firm in my belief, in my faith and my absolute allegiance to ...
newsweek.com/fox-news-host-confronts-marjorie-taylor-greene-creating-drama-1892591
Rep. Glenn Ivey says House foreign aid passage was ‘good day’ for Johnson amid ouster threat
thehill.com/homenews/house/4609413-rep-glenn-ivey-says-house-foreign-aid-passage-was-good-day-for-johnson-amid-ouster-threat/
Mace: Americans ‘have every right to be angry’ over border bill ‘fumble’: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Americans have “every right to be angry” about a border ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4608051-mace-americans-every-right-angry-border-bill-fumble/
How the House is voting on Ukraine, Israel, Gaza and other funding: The House is voting on funding for Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, the Pacific and a TikTok ban ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2024/04/20/ukraine-israel-border-funding-house-vote/
The US House Of Representatives has approved $95 billion in military aid packages for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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Former Jan. 6 panel chair seeks to strip Secret Service protection from felons: The former chair of the now-disbanded Jan. 6 committee introduced a bill Friday ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4605774-former-jan-6-panel-chair-bill-secret-service-protection-felons/
‘ROT RUNS DEEP’: Republicans have renewed their push to defund NPR after a whistleblower activist exposed the outlet’s left-wing bias. Rep ... Show more www.foxnews.com/opinion/rot-runs-deep-npr-must-do-now
Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
- Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.
- Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.
- NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.
- Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
Zelenskyy says US aid shows Ukraine will not be ‘second Afghanistan’: The decision by the US House of Representatives to earmark $61 billion in long-delayed aid ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/21/zelenskyy-says-us-aid-shows-ukraine-will-not-be-second-afghanistan-
Homeless, Zip-Tied, Hungry: Ilhan Omar’s Daughter Isra Hirsi Recounts Protest Arrest
thedailybeast.com/homeless-zip-tied-hungry-ilhan-omars-daughter-recounts-protest-arrest
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US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?: The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/21/us-house-passes-almost-100-billion-in-aid-for-ukraine-israel-what
Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls On Mike Johnson To Resign Or Be Ousted: Her remarks come shortly after the House passed a $95 billion aid package on Saturday.
huffpost.com/entry/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-resign-ousted_n_66256ca6e4b08151caca7f30
Marjorie Taylor Greene makes wild claim that Democrats want Trump to be ‘murdered in jail’
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-taylor-greene-trial-murder-b2533420.html
Ukraine Just Got $61 Billion. Here’s What It Needs to Defeat Russia: The House acted not a moment too soon in passing an aid package so Kyiv can get US-made ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-23/ukraine-just-got-61-billion-here-s-what-it-needs-to-defeat-russia
Paid articlePaid Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Earth Day is a "reminder of the power of organizing," highlighting the "peaceful" student-led protests ... Show more
A rotten week for MAGA Republicans’ feeble stunts: The House’s ludicrous impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas died a swift death in the ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/21/maga-antics-fail-mayorkas/
Momentum grows to remove Johnson over potential change to ouster rule: Momentum is growing quickly behind the effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La ...
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Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to lead Airbus in North America: Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes will take over the role of chairman and chief executive officer of ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/business/former-jetblue-ceo-airbus-north-america/
House passes new $61 billion aid package for Ukraine after long congressional stalemate
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