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Healy-Rae to vote in favour of Sinn Féin motion extending eviction ban : TDs will vote later this week on the motion, with Green Party member Neasa Hourigan ...
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Michael Healy-Rae says he will vote against the Government in Sinn Féin eviction ban motion
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Govt prepares response to SF motion on eviction ban: Government party leaders will meet this evening to discuss their response to a Sinn Féin motion which is ...
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Healy-Rae to vote in favour of Sinn Féin motion extending eviction ban : TDs will vote later this week on the motion, with Green Party member Neasa Hourigan ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41097277.html
Michael Healy-Rae says he will vote against the Government in Sinn Féin eviction ban motion
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Govt prepares response to SF motion on eviction ban: Government party leaders will meet this evening to discuss their response to a Sinn Féin motion which is ...
rte.ie/news/2023/0320/1364142-evictions-motion/
Democrats feel more fear and anger about Trump than Republicans do for Biden, AP-NORC poll says
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Harris faces uphill battle to secure Independents’ support in key taoiseach vote: Several Independent TDs who have previously supported the government have ...
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How Greene’s bid to topple Johnson could blow up the House — or in her own face: One House Republican summed up the fear: Her move could “deliver aid to Ukraine” ...
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Quick Glance: House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Difficult Task
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has been contemplating a funding package for over a month that would send desperately needed ammunition and weaponry to Ukraine.
- Johnson is facing dilemmas in Congress about how to handle funding for Ukraine and how decisively to act while his own leadership position is being threatened.
- There is growing support for the funding package proposed by Johnson, despite challenges from hardliners within the House party and concerns about Israel's offensive.
- The mood in Kyiv is tense as the city withstands missile attacks and awaits approval of aid from Washington.
The House GOP thought it was moving past internal drama. Then more showed up.: Republicans thought threats to oust the speaker had largely subsided after many ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/house-gop-thought-it-was-moving-past-internal-drama-then-more-showed-up/
Polling shows the Conservatives face disaster in Wales: The Conservatives are in a fight to remain the largest right-wing party in Wales
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Red C poll: Sinn Féin back down to 25% as independents surpass Fianna Fáil: Mary Lou McDonald’s party had recovered back up to 28 per cent last month but has ...
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UN Security Council resolution calls for Gaza ceasefire: It was passed after the US refrained from vetoing the measure in a shift from its previous position.
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Quick Glance: UN Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire Sparks US-Israel Clash
- The UN Security Council demands a Gaza cease-fire, leading the US to abstain, causing tension with Israel.
- The resolution calls for hostage release without making it a condition for the Ramadan cease-fire.
- US abstains due to lack of Hamas condemnation, emphasizing the link between cease-fire and hostage release.
- Concerns raised over resolution's impact on negotiations and importance of a lasting cease-fire are highlighted.
What Ireland Prime Minister Varadkar's Exit Means for Political Landscape: The sudden exit of Prime Minister Leo Varadkar leaves Ireland at a crossroads ...
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Sinn Féin fall again by three points as Independents make real gains: Latest Red C Poll reflects increasing tension around the migration issue ahead of the local ...
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Wyoming governor vetoes bill to allow concealed carry in public schools and meetings
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Israel-Hamas war: UN will vote on US resolution declaring Gaza cease-fire is imperative
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Quick Glance: Russia and China Veto US Cease-Fire Resolution
- Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored UN resolution on Friday calling for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid for over 2 million hungry Palestinians.
- The resolution reflected a shift in U.S. stance, diverging from much of the world's push for an unconditional end to the fighting.
- While the resolution would have been officially binding, it would not have stopped the fighting or released hostages, but it would have increased pressure on Israel as its closest ally aligns more with global calls for a cease-fire.
- The Security Council had passed two resolutions on the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, but none had called for a cease-fire.
Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package, ending threat of partial shutdown: The Senate has passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills that pushes any ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Funding Legislation
- The Senate approved the bill after facing hours of deadlock on funding for most of the government for the upcoming six months.
- President Joe Biden officially endorsed a $1.2 trillion spending package following the United States Congress's recent passage of the overdue legislation, thus eliminating the risk of a partial government shutdown.
- As per reports from the White House, Biden finalized the legislation at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. The Senate, under Democratic leadership, voted 74-24 shortly after the funding lapsed for three-quarters of the government at midnight.
US allows passage of UN resolution calling for cease-fire in Gaza, prompting retaliation from Israel
politico.com/news/2024/03/25/us-un-resolution-cease-fire-row-with-israel-00148813
Red C poll: Sinn Féin back down to 25% as independents surpass Fianna Fáil: Mary Lou McDonald’s party had recovered back up to 28 per cent last month but has ...
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Pro-Trump attorney Stefanie Lambert arrested after hearing over leaking Dominion documents
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Quick Glance: Stefanie Lambert's Arrest Following Dominion Document Leak Hearing
- An attorney was arrested in Washington, D.C., after a hearing regarding potential sanctions for disclosing confidential emails from Dominion Voting Systems.
- The attorney obtained the Dominion emails by representing a prominent funder of election conspiracy theorists being sued by Dominion for defamation.
- Dominion requested the attorney's removal from the case citing new threats triggered by her disclosure, emphasizing the disregard for court orders and employee safety.
- Judge Upadhyaya scheduled a further hearing to assess the appropriateness of sanctions against the attorney or her removal from the case, within the context of defamation lawsuits filed by Dominion against election deniers.
Simon Harris rejects calls to scrap hate speech legislation: Simon Harris rejected the demand from Sinn Féin, which said the bill is not fit for purpose
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Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
- In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.
- Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.
- Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.
- His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
Israel cancels Washington meeting after UN Gaza ceasefire vote: Israel reacts angrily after a UN resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire and the release of ...
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Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft case tape
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Truth Social: Trump’s Wall Street return could be right around the corner: Donald Trump is returning to the stock market. Shareholders of Digital World ...
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Quick Glance: Appeals Court Decision Reduces Trump's Bond in Fraud Case
- In the New York civil fraud case, it was determined that Donald Trump and his co-defendants now have 10 days to post a $175 million bond, compared to the original $464 million.
- The late ruling from a panel of state Appellate Division judges, all appointed by Democratic governors, represents a significant victory and relief for the former president.
- Trump's legal team had previously stated that obtaining the larger bond was practically impossible. The court's decision also temporarily prevents the New York Attorney General's office from enforcing the judgment.
- Additionally, the court imposed a stay on the part of the initial judgment that restricted Trump from acting as a public officer of a company, as well as prohibitions on other individuals, although not all of Trump's requests were granted.
Sinn Féin accused of ‘so much cowardice’ on hate speech Bill: News from the Irish Examiner's team of reporters
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Former Vice President Mike Pence says he's not endorsing Trump: Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election ...
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Quick Glance: Mike Pence Rejects Trump's Endorsement
- Mike Pence says he will not be endorsing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
- This marks the end of a metamorphosis for Pence, who had long been seen as one of Trump's most loyal defenders but broke with his two-time running mate by refusing to go along with Trump's unconstitutional scheme after he lost the 2020 election.
- Pence made it clear that he had serious reservations about Trump's actions and policy stances, leading to his decision not to endorse Trump in this campaign.
- While Pence declined to say whom he would be voting for, he emphasized that it wouldn't be Biden, stating that he is a Republican and would never vote for Joe Biden.
Turkish vote: Battle to run Istanbul becomes key to country's future: Millions of Turks vote on Sunday, and President Erdogan hopes to regain control of Turkey's ...
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‘How on earth could I justify not coming?’ - Mary Lou McDonald on Washington visit
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Biden and Trump ask voters if they're 'better off' than they were 4 years ago. It's complicated
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Quick Glance: Biden Contrasts Himself with Trump Through 'Are You Better Off Today' Question
- President Joe Biden used the 'are you better off today than you were four years ago' question as a new line of attack against former President Donald Trump, reminding voters of the challenges during Trump's term.
- Biden also criticized Trump for his 'bloodbath' comment, emphasizing the need to reject political violence. He redirected the narrative by focusing on the 'better off' theme and highlighted the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.
- Furthermore, Biden underscored the progress made since Trump's presidency, including COVID-19 control, the return of 15 million jobs, and stock market recovery. Biden's campaign sees a resurgence of interest in a Biden-Trump rematch among voters.
- The article also mentions Biden's comments on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his support for Rep. Colin Allred, positioning Cruz as an ally of Trump. Biden conveyed the message that the focus should be on Trump's intentions and actions, rather than on himself.
Rose Dugdale, English heiress who joined Provisional IRA, dies aged 83: Sinn Féin politicians pay tribute to ‘true revolutionary’ who was involved in Russborough ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/18/rose-dugdale-english-heiress-who-joined-provisional-ira-dies/
Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, praises 'very valuable' potential of Gaza's 'waterfront property'
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Quick Glance: Jared Kushner praises Gaza's 'waterfront property' potential
- Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s former White House adviser and his son-in-law, praised the “very valuable” potential of Gaza’s “waterfront property,” suggesting that Israel should remove civilians while it “cleans up” the area.
- Kushner emphasized the importance of relocating the civilian population from Gaza and subsequent 'clean-up' by Israel to develop the area.
- Kushner defended his statements against critics, emphasizing that the lives of the Palestinian people can only improve when the international community demands accountability from their leaders.
- The debate over the Israel-Hamas war has become a major theme in this year's U.S. presidential election, with divisions between Biden and Trump, as well as within their respective parties.
Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson over budget vote
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Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.
- The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.
- The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.
- Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
Government wants flying taxis to take off in 2 years: A plan for new flying vehicles and drones includes hopes for the first flying taxi to take off in 2026.
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Biden's budget proposal: Family tax breaks, cheaper health care, more: President Joe Biden has issued a budget proposal for a second term aimed at getting ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Budget Proposal: Family Tax Breaks, Cheaper Health Care, More
- President Joe Biden's budget proposal for fiscal 2025 includes tax breaks for families, lower health care costs, smaller deficits, and higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
- The budget aims to reduce deficits by $3 trillion over a decade and increase tax revenues by a total of $4.9 trillion.
- Proposals include increased child tax credits, tax credits for homebuyers, higher corporate taxes, and a 25% minimum tax for billionaires.
- The budget plan focuses on helping families cope with inflation while providing funding for defense, healthcare, education, and more.
Call for gardaí to be given powers to arrest landlords who illegally evict tenants
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Moreno says Trump ‘will win the Hispanic vote’: Ohio Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno (R) said in a Sunday interview that he predicts former President Trump will ...
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Newsmax host tells Jim Jordan: Biden impeachment ‘not going anywhere’: Newsmax host Rob Finnerty pressed Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on the House GOP impeachment ...
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Sinn Féin TD says he does not think any republican ‘shed a tear’ at death of garda-killer McAuley
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/27/sinn-fein-td-says-he-does-not-think-any-republican-shed-a-tear-at-death-of-garda-killer-mcauley/
White House, Biden campaign bash Trump remark about Jewish people voting for Democrats
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Quick Glance: Trump accuses Jews voting for Democrats of hating Israel and their religion
- Former President Donald Trump claimed that Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and 'their religion,' sparking intense criticism.
- Trump responded to growing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by accusing Democrats of hating Israel.
- The comments faced immediate backlash from the Biden administration and Jewish leaders, with Trump being accused of perpetuating antisemitic tropes.
- The majority of Jewish Americans identifying as Democrats has led to a political conflict over Israel's policies, impacting the US-Israel alliance.
Sinn Féin defends call to scrap Hate Crime Bill: Sinn Féin has defended its call to scrap the Hate Crime Bill in the face of criticism that it had previously ...
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Johnson's margin drops to one vote as Gallagher heads for early exit - Live Updates - POLITICO
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Quick Glance: Republican Mike Gallagher to Resign Early, Impacting House Majority
- Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin, who previously announced he would not seek re-election, will resign from Congress early.
- Gallagher's early resignation deals another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans who have faced struggles in governing and demonstrating stability during this Congress.
- His decision to depart on April 19 also means there will not be a special election to fill his seat, following state law procedures for vacancies after the second Tuesday in April.
- Gallagher, an Iraq war veteran and chairman of the committee investigating the Chinese Communist Party, has chosen to resign early despite his frustrations with his own party.
Over 130 abducted schoolchildren in Nigeria’s northwest are rescued after weeks in captivity
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Junior doctors vote to continue strike action: Ballot results give British Medical Association another six-month mandate for walkouts in England.
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Cotton: US decision to abstain from UN cease-fire vote ‘deeply offensive’: Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on Tuesday decried the United States’s decision to abstain ...
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Putin Thanks Russians for Voting, Troops Fighting in Ukraine: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday thanked Russians for voting and backing him in an ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/18/putin-thanks-russians-for-voting-troops-fighting-in-ukraine-a84504
Quick Glance: Putin revels in electoral victory amidst quiet protests
- Putin secures fifth term easily after suppressing opposition.
- Voters had virtually no choice in the election.
- Critics view the results as predetermined, Putin sees them as trust.
- Protests by the opposition, both in Russia and globally, are downplayed by Putin.
Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga: PS Charles Hinga said the move was necessitated by the government's lack of adequate ...
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Gaping hole in Sinn Féin budget figures revealed by finance officials: New documents show that the party’s costing of its alternative budget were tens of ...
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Comer suggests impeachment vote not ‘best path’ on Biden probe: House Oversight and Accountability Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) suggested the impeachment vote ...
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Pearse Doherty criticises placing of tricolour on coffin of Pearse McAuley: Mr Doherty, a Donegal TD, said McAuley had nothing to do with Sinn Féin for 'many ...
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Former Senegal prime minister concedes defeat in presidential election to opposition candidate
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Opposition restate calls for immediate general election: Sinn Féin TD Louise O'Reilly has said it is now "very clear" that a general election is ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0324/1439731-harris-reaction/
The unity debate in Northern Ireland: Join Carmel Crimmins this St Patrick’s Day weekend on a melodious journey to Northern Ireland. As political changes amplify ...
reuters.com/podcasts/unity-debate-northern-ireland-2024-03-16/
New Zealand government to ban disposable e-cigarettes: The New Zealand government said on Wednesday it will ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes ...
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Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says: A Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and ...
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Quick Glance: Japanese High Court Rules Denial of Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional
- A Japanese high court ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and urged immediate government action to address the lack of laws allowing for such unions.
- The court lacks the power to overturn the current marriage law, which limits marriage to a man and a woman. Government offices can continue to deny marriage status to same-sex couples unless the law is revised to include LGBTQ+ couples or a new law is enacted.
- The Sapporo High Court ruling emphasized that not permitting same-sex couples to marry and enjoy equal benefits as heterosexual couples violates their fundamental right to have a family.
- Japan is the only G7 nation that still excludes same-sex couples from legal marriage rights and spousal benefits.
Australia's housing crisis has become a fierce political battle that could have major implications for the next federal election
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/australia-housing-crisis-political-battle-federal-election-issue/103625554
Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations: Japan’s Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing ...
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Quick Glance: Japan Approves Sale of Fighter Jets to Other Nations
- Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries, moving away from its postwar pacifist principles.
- The decision to allow international arms sales aims to secure Japan’s role in the joint fighter jet project, build up the Japanese arms industry, and bolster its global security involvement.
- Japan is collaborating with Italy and the U.K. to develop an advanced fighter jet to replace its aging fleet, with the goal of exporting lethal weapons it coproduces for the first time.
- The approval to sell fighter jets comes with a revision in Japan’s arms equipment guidelines, permitting the export of coproduced lethal weapons to countries beyond project partners, aiming to defray development costs and enhance Japan's defense industry.
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Africa Live this week: 11-17 March 2024 - BBC News: Updates from across the African continent.
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Quick Glance: Current Events in Kenya and Haiti - BBC News
- A pro-Iranian Shia group in Nigeria has organized demonstrations advocating for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
- Water scarcity and power outages in Johannesburg are attributed to the heatwave and low reservoir levels.
- Chad's government has declared plans to provide free water and electricity to households until the end of the year.
- Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has agreed to meet with his counterpart Felix Tshisekedi from the Democratic Republic of Congo to address the crisis in eastern Congo.
Wisconsin voters to decide on banning private money to help fund elections: Wisconsin voters are set to decide whether to make it unconstitutional to accept ...
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Quick Glance: Decision of Wisconsin Voters on Election Funding Ban
- Wisconsin voters will soon vote on whether accepting private grant money to help administer state elections becomes unconstitutional. Republicans support the measure, while Democrats express concerns that conducting elections in the battleground state may become more challenging.
- The Wisconsin ballot on April 2 also includes constitutional amendments allowing only election officials designated by law to administer elections. Approval by the majority of voters would incorporate the amendments into the state's constitution.
- The measures in Wisconsin receive backing from Republicans and conservative groups but face opposition from government watchdog and liberal organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union, Common Cause Wisconsin, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin.
- The constitutional amendments in Wisconsin are purportedly aimed at making it harder to conduct elections and are based on false claims by former President Donald Trump and his supporters regarding widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential elections.
Republicans livid as chaos threatens to cannibalize House majority: Dysfunction doesn't even begin to cover it.
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Sinn Féin is this island’s best resourced political party, the beneficiary of a legacy of barbarism
irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/03/27/sinn-fein-is-this-islands-best-resourced-political-party-the-beneficiary-of-a-legacy-of-barbarism/
Trabolgan holiday village enjoys record revenues of €10m due to Government Ukrainian business
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Biden signs a $1.2 trillion funding package, averting a partial government shutdown
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The U.S. and Israel have a ‘major credibility problem’: U.S. officials are carrying water on the world stage for an increasingly unpopular Israeli government ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/25/israel-united-states-credibility-confrontation/
State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/27/micheal-martin-to-brief-cabinet-on-intervention-in-sa-genocide-case-against-israel/
Quick Glance: Ireland Plans to Intervene in Genocide Case Against Israel
- Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, announced that Ireland intends to intervene in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice.
- Upon government approval, this action will be submitted to the court in The Hague for the case involving Israel under the 1948 Genocide Convention.
- The legal basis for Ireland's intervention remains undetermined at this stage.
- Sustained pressure from the opposition led Ireland to decide to intervene in the South Africa v Israel case after a thorough analysis and consultation to address the significant violations of international humanitarian law.
Elaine Loughlin: Opposition let themselves down with attacks on Leo Varadkar in the Dáil
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Trump is making Jan. 6 a key element of his campaign for president: Having previously vowed to pardon the rioters, he promised to help them “the first day we get ...
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Quick Glance: Trump is Leveraging Jan. 6 for Presidential Campaign
- Trump is presenting the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack as a central element of his presidential campaign to return to the White House.
- He praises the attackers, promises to pardon them, and attempts to shift blame away from himself.
- His allies are institutionalizing lies about the 2020 election results, raising concerns about future vote certifications.
- With over 1200 individuals charged in the attack, Trump continues to fight against the accusations and faces criticism from Republicans.
Call for Govt to scrap HSE's recruitment freeze: Sinn Féin has called on the Government to scrap the HSE's recruitment freeze as part of the ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0327/1440368-politics-ireland-health/
A Tory boy? No one seriously believes Varadkar was ‘right wing’ any more: Who here remembers Margaret Thatcher, the Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams rhetorically ...
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US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions
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Quick Glance: US and G-7 Partners Warn Iran Over Potential Missile Supply to Russia
- The United States and its allies cautioned Iran on Friday about the possibility of facing new sanctions if it indeed plans to support Russia with ballistic missiles for the war against Ukraine.
- For months, the Biden administration has been sounding the alarm as Russia attempts to acquire ballistic missiles from Iran while Moscow struggles to replenish its diminishing stockpile.
- As of now, the US government has not verified the transfer of missiles from Iran to Russia. Nevertheless, American officials express concern over statements made by Iranian authorities hinting at an imminent deal.
- In January, the Democratic administration stated that although US intelligence officials had not confirmed the completion of a Russian-Iranian deal, they were worried about the active progress of Russia's negotiations to obtain missiles from Iran.
Independent Russian vote monitor says election was a mockery: An independent Russian vote monitoring group said on Monday that the presidential election that ...
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Simon Harris rules out coalition with Sinn Féin as he puts his name forward to be next FG leader and taoiseach
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/21/simon-harris-puts-his-name-forward-to-be-next-fine-gael-leader/
I'm not voting for Trump or Biden. You want my vote? Choose better candidates.: Readers told me that deciding to not vote was a waste of my right ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/03/24/trump-biden-president-not-voting-2024-election/73049943007/
Taiwan transportation ministry greenlights Tainan MRT Blue Line: Blue Line will run through Yongkang District, East District, Rende District
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5120643
Government fails to rush extraordinary immigration powers through parliament: The Senate has rejected the government's bid to rush extraordinary immigration ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-27/coalition-wont-support-immigration-legislation/103638462
Asa Hutchinson says he won’t endorse Trump and won’t vote for Biden: Former Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson said Monday he will not endorse ...
cnn.com/2024/03/18/politics/asa-hutchinson-trump-biden/
White House to send new $300m weapons package to Ukraine: It comes as an aid bill in Congress stalls and as Ukrainian troops run out of battlefield supplies.
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Leo Varadkar: No scandal influenced decision to step down as Taoiseach: Leo Varadkar said his successor Simon Harris has 'a tough job' deciding who will stay in ...
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41362018.html
‘Disgusting, toxic, antisemitic’: Doug Emhoff blasts Trump’s comments on Jews: The Second Gentleman's comments came after Donald Trump said that Jews who vote ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/19/doug-emhoff-blasts-trump-comments-jews-israel-00147832
Serbians petition against planned luxury project backed by Jared Kushner's firm: An opposition group in Serbia has launched a petition against a real estate ...
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Senegal opposition candidate Faye won 54 percent in presidential vote: The full provisional results are expected to be confirmed by the Constitutional Council in ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/senegal-oppositions-faye-won-over-54-of-vote-full-provisional-results
Winter gas threat grows in Victoria, NSW as offshore fields dry up: Gas users are in danger of winter shortfalls sooner than originally feared as ExxonMobil and ...
theage.com.au/business/the-economy/winter-gas-threat-grows-in-victoria-nsw-as-offshore-fields-dry-up-20240320-p5fdvb.html
Kāinga Ora crackdown: Government's move cruel, Greens say: Evicting more people from state housing is ignorant to the consequences of poverty, the Greens say ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512050/kainga-ora-crackdown-government-s-move-cruel-greens-say
Argentina’s Far-Right Government Cuts State Funding To National Film Body INCAA: Javier Milei's government said it discovered a $4 million deficit partly ...
deadline.com/2024/03/incaa-argentina-javier-milei-ventana-sur-1235857108/
Video appears to show French police using aggressive tactics against small boats carrying migrants across Channel
news.sky.com/story/video-appears-to-show-french-police-using-aggressive-tactics-against-small-boats-carrying-migrants-across-channel-13101048
Russia election: Polling booth set on fire on voting day: Russian officials say several people have been arrested for vandalism on the first day of voting in the ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-68581214
Australia resumes funding for UNRWA and pledges more Gaza aid: Australia says it will restore funding to the United Nations relief agency for Palestinians ...
apnews.com/article/australia-unrwa-hamas-israel-gaza-funding-1b4bcb81251cf7eeed0904da9fe4144b
Quick Glance: Australia to Restore Palestinian Aid Funding to UNRWA
- Australia will resume funding to the United Nations aid agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, as announced by Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
- In January, the government froze funding after Israeli intelligence linked some UNRWA workers to a terrorist attack.
- While Canada and the EU will resume funding, the US, the major donor, has maintained a freeze.
- In addition to funding UNRWA, the government plans to provide assistance to Jordan and the UAE for aid drops, allocate funds to UNICEF for women and children in Gaza, and support the UN's humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup costs: Many Americans rely on Medicaid when fighting diseases. But there's a catch. Often ...
apnews.com/article/medicaid-estate-recovery-nursing-homes-65d5e637e19dc27bd1bd3b097d239b53
Quick Glance: State Medicaid Offices Target Deceased Individuals' Assets for Cost Recovery
- While Salvatore LoGrande battled cancer and endured all the associated pains, his daughters made a commitment to maintain him in the white, steep-roofed house he painstakingly acquired many decades ago.
- Every state is mandated to routinely seek reimbursement from the assets of deceased individuals who relied on Medicaid in their final years, the taxpayer-funded health insurance for the poorest Americans.
- Certain critics posit that the program generates inadequately - around 1% - of the annual over $150 billion expenditure by Medicaid on long-term care.
- A Democratic legislator proposed abolishing the 'cruel' program entirely, citing that many states neglect to caution individuals signing up for Medicaid about the potential high bills and property claims awaiting their families postmortem.
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