McCarthy rips California Dems in speech to state GOP convention
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McCarthy rips California Dems in speech to state GOP convention: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy vows not to buckle to Biden during debt ceiling limit negotiations.
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- Biden also highlighted his efforts to improve access to healthcare and reduce prescription drug costs.
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- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
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- The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.
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- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
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- 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.
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- The judge aims for 12 jurors and 6 alternates to review the case.
- Lawyers faced challenges in selecting jurors, with several dropping out and only a few being chosen.
- The defendant expressed himself in court and on social media while jury selection and opening statements were ongoing.
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- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
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This one problem is why Democrats must replace Biden at the convention: Biden is seen as yesterday’s news to far-left and young liberal voters.
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Trump campaign announces record $50.5 million haul at Florida fundraiser: Donald Trump’s campaign said it raised $50.5 million at a Saturday fundraiser in ...
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Quick Glance: Trump campaign expects $50 million haul at fundraiser
- Former President Trump is expected to rake in approximately $50 million at a fundraising event in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday night, under the leadership of hedge fund billionaire John Paulson. This amount would double what three Democratic presidents recently raised for President Biden’s reelection campaign war chest.
- The expected sum would double the amount raised by Biden's campaign at a fundraiser in New York City last week.
- The event will help support Trump's campaign, the Republican National Committee (RNC), his Save America PAC, and state GOP parties under their joint fundraising agreement.
- Trump and the RNC announced that they raised more than $65.6 million last month and entered April with over $91.3 million in cash. The Biden campaign's fundraising arm was also active in March, revealing a $90 million haul for the month and starting the second quarter with $192 million in cash on hand.
What the Upper-Middle-Class Left Doesn’t Get About Inflation: Liberal politicians and economists don’t seem to recognize the everyday harms of rising costs.
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- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
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Kansas governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care for minors and 2 anti-abortion bills
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- The package of measures now goes back to the state Legislature, where the GOP majority is likely to have enough votes to override the governor's veto. Lawmakers are expected to return for a veto session on April 29.
- The proposed measure would ban gender-affirming care for trans and non-binary youth in Kansas, including puberty blockers and surgeries, although surgical procedures on children are rarely performed.
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axios.com/2024/04/14/george-santos-house-floor-republicans
McCarthy says he’s not Speaker because ‘one person’ in Congress wanted to avoid ethics complaint
thehill.com/homenews/house/4585217-mccarthy-gaetz-motion-vacate-speaker-ethics-complaint/
Quick Glance: The Controversial Rise of Matt Gaetz
- Matt Gaetz is a product of his time: adept in the art of political performance and willing to blow up anything to achieve something.
- Starting as an unknown freshman in Washington, he rose to become a key figure of Trumpism and now aims to run for governor.
- Despite controversies and investigations, Gaetz has strengthened his alliance with the MAGA right and become a prominent voice of Trumpism.
- His political strategy is based on media presence and direct engagement with Americans, earning him influence and followers.
How Biden’s campaign plans to pummel Trump on abortion: The reelect is going to spend the next half year publicizing the testimonials of those affected by harsh ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/11/biden-campaign-trump-abortion-00151656
McCarthy on Greene’s move to vacate Johnson: ‘I don’t think it’ll ever happen’ : Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) poured cold water on the prospect ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4595651-mccarthy-mtg-vacate-johnson/
Marjorie Taylor Greene delivers fresh threats of ousting Speaker Johnson in scathing letter
pbs.org/newshour/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-delivers-fresh-threats-of-ousting-speaker-johnson-in-scathing-letter
US helps Israel thwart Iran assault; World awaits Israeli response: U.S. forces overnight in Israel helped its ally thwart a significant aerial assault by Iran ...
thehill.com/homenews/4592670-us-intercepts-iranian-drones-targeting-israel/
House Democrats introduce bill to rename Miami federal prison after Donald Trump: "I hope our Republican friends will join us in bestowing upon Donald J ...
axios.com/2024/04/05/democrats-donald-trump-rename-prison-miami
Quick Glance: House Democrats Push to Rename Miami Federal Prison After Donald Trump
- A group of House Democrats introduced a bill on Friday to rename a federal prison in Miami after former President Donald Trump.
- The two-page measure aims to re-designate the Miami Federal Correctional Institution in Florida as the 'Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Institution.'
- The bill is being introduced by Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), and John Garamendi (D-Calif.).
- The bill is intended to draw attention to the 91 criminal charges Trump is facing across four cases, including one in Florida related to handling classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Biden’s handling of Gaza shakes his support in the Black community: Some Black activists want voters to reject Biden over his Gaza policy. Others see Trump as a ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/black-activists-gaza-palestinians/
Lucas: Fighting words: Healey’s war on Trump won’t win Bay State any favors: Gov. Maura Healey’s unrelenting criticism of Donald Trump could come back to haunt ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/15/lucas-fighting-words-healeys-war-on-trump-wont-win-bay-state-any-favors/
Paid articlePaid Kevin McCarthy’s Rebranding Tour: The former speaker wants to shape how history remembers him — with some clever truth-bending and big omissions.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/14/kevin-mccarthy-democracy-event-georgetown-00152038
Americans say Biden, Trump presidencies hurt US for different reasons: Poll: Americans believe both President Biden and former President Trump’s times in office ...
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Biden says Trump will ban abortion: ‘No one trusts Donald Trump’: At a Chicago fundraiser, the president said that the threat of Trump is far from abated by new ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/08/biden-trump-national-abortion-ban-fundraiser-00151192
Hush money for Stormy Daniels: More than 50 jury candidates in Trump trial are biased
n-tv.de/politik/Mehr-als-50-Jurykandidaten-in-Trump-Prozess-sind-befangen-article24876012.html
Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment ‘awful precedent,’ ‘abuse of process’: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused House Republicans of ...
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McCarthy thinks Trump is ‘gonna play Apprentice’ with VP pick: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) predicted former President Trump would “play ...
trib.al/si2XAOi
Biden wins Wyoming Democratic caucus: President Biden is the winner of the Wyoming Democratic presidential caucus, Decision Desk HQ has projected ...
thehill.com/homenews/4591114-biden-wins-wyoming-democratic-caucuses/
Trump goes after judge, prosecutors in his last rally before hush money trial: Former President Donald Trump lit into New York prosecutors and the criminal hush ...
apnews.com/article/trump-pennsylvania-rally-biden-election-bf7963685d1a518af7fcfd92ebacd049
Boomers deliver surprise strength for Biden: 2024 threatens to shatter some long-held trends in presidential politics, if the polls are to be believed.
axios.com/2024/04/07/joe-biden-senior-voters-baby-boomers
How we got here: A timeline of the Donald Trump-Stormy Daniels hush money case: CNN compiled a timeline of the key events leading up to the historic trial.
cnn.com/2024/04/14/politics/timeline-trump-stormy-daniels-hush-money-dg/
Arizona abortion ruling creates new dangers for Republicans: An Arizona Supreme Court decision imposing a near-total abortion ban is likely to have a massive ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4586954-arizona-abortion-ruling-creates-new-dangers-for-republicans/
AP-NORC poll shows many say Biden and Trump did more harm than good, but for different reasons
pbs.org/newshour/nation/ap-norc-poll-shows-many-say-biden-and-trump-did-more-harm-than-good-but-for-different-reasons
Biden announces new student debt relief plan for millions of borrowers: The Biden administration announced new student loan plans Monday that would provide ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4580188-biden-announces-new-student-debt-relief-plan-for-millions-of-borrowers/
Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
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