McCarthy to Johnson: ‘Do not be fearful of a motion to vacate’:
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How to prep for a layoff you know is coming: In March, U.S. layoffs rose by 7 percent, up from 84,638 job cuts in February to 90,309, the highest rate since ...
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NFL commissioner wants to put Super Bowl on Presidents Day weekend: National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday he wants the league to move ...
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“The Supreme Court Is a Product of Minority Rule”: Author Ari Berman on America’s Undemocratic System
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US student protests: ‘You see a lot of hate on campus’: In the sunshine, the pro-Palestine encampment in Columbia University looks like the luxury section of a ...
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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.
Pro-Palestinian Columbia students file civil rights complaint against school: Pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University filed a federal civil rights ...
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Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Heckling at Columbia After Calling for National Guard on Campus
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Reps. Ritchie Torres, Mike Lawler float bill putting antisemitism monitors on college campuses
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White House declines Mike Johnson’s demand to call in the National Guard for college protesters
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Aid to Ukraine seemed dead. Then secretive talks revived it.: In one meeting, Biden and others sprang a surprise effort to persuade Speaker Johnson to pass the ...
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Bipartisan bill would create "antisemitism monitors" at colleges: The COLUMBIA Act is the first bill introduced in direct response to recent campus ...
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Johnson defends Israel when asked about children’s deaths: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday doubled down on his support for Israel ...
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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 ...
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White House doesn’t want to touch House speaker drama: Even though Johnson helped move his foreign policy aid package, the president isn’t going to intervene on ...
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Biden and the Dems Are Slowing Big Oil’s LNG Gravy Train: Citizens like me are grateful that some of our elected leaders are finally standing up to Big Oil.
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Mike Johnson On Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'I Don't Think About Her At All': The House Speaker has rebuffed criticism from Greene amid her ongoing effort to oust ...
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Opinion | Sanity Prevails, and So Does Mike Johnson: Democrats decline to join the GOP chaos caucus, allowing the speaker to survive.
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Jimmy Kimmel on Trump: ‘He keeps his caps lock tighter than the door to Melania’s bedroom’
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Goldberg: Proof the GOP can still do what's rational and right despite fringe faction
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Opinion: Speaker Mike Johnson sings 'Kumbaya' with the Democrats: Suddenly, Democrats and (some) Republicans in the House have joined in unorthodox ...
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Will the dramatic burst of bipartisanship in Congress last?: For all its procedural power, America’s hard right has had stunningly little influence on policy
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/25/will-the-dramatic-burst-of-bipartisanship-in-congress-last
U.S. expected to provide $6-billion to fund long-term weapons contracts for Ukraine, officials say
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Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts
- The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.
- The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.
- In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.
Columbia visit by House Speaker Mike Johnson raises tension with students mobilizing for Gaza
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Was the Ukraine Aid Bill a Trump Defeat or Planned Retreat?: Trump stood aside as his closest allies lost a big foreign aid fight in Congress ...
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Criminal Trial: The Rule of Law vs. Donald Trump: In the first Trump trial, the prosecution and defense presented their strategies. The topic in the US podcast ...
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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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.
Biden signs $95 billion aid package with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan. Calls for TikTok ban or sale
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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.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Columbia extends protest deadline after students agree to dismantle some tents: Columbia University students agreed to take down "a significant number" of the ...
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Johnson: ‘There is an appropriate time’ for National Guard if student protesters don’t disperse
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Johnson calls for Columbia president to resign ahead of university visit: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for Columbia University’s president to resign ...
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Naomi Klein: Jews Must Raise Their Voices for Palestine, Oppose the “False Idol of Zionism”
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Trump factor loomed large as GOP leaders pushed through Ukraine aid: Providing Ukraine with weapons and other U.S. aid as it fends off a Russian invasion is ...
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Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
- Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.
- McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.
- He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.
- McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican lawmakers were repeatedly and loudly heckled during a ...
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Quick Glance: Contentious Press Conference: Johnson and GOP Lawmakers Heckled at Columbia
- A press conference at Columbia University was marked by loud heckling against Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP lawmakers who condemned antisemitism and pro-Palestine demonstrations on the campus.
- The GOP lawmakers faced boos from protesters and struggled to be heard as they criticized the treatment of Jewish students on the campus and directly addressed the student demonstrators.
- Johnson and his GOP colleagues called for the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, resulting in loud boos from the audience.
- After an Orthodox rabbi advised Jewish students to return home, the university announced a shift to hybrid learning for the remainder of the semester until the situation on and around campus significantly improved.
The right starts to reckon with its Marjorie Taylor Greene problem: The party elevated her when it helped Kevin McCarthy win the speakership 15 months ago — ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/greene-trump-gop/
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.
New York governor tells Speaker Johnson to stay out of Columbia tumult: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is criticizing Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La ...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson calls on Columbia's president to resign - UPI.com
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Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign ...
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"Mike you suck!": House Republicans face brutal hostility over Columbia University visit
axios.com/2024/04/24/mike-johnson-columbia-ny-protests
Shake Shack opening in Midlothian: A Shake Shack is headed for Midlothian at 1371 Huguenot Road, near Chesterfield Towne Center.
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Just 1 in 5 want Johnson replaced as Speaker: Survey: Only 1 in 5 Americans want Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to be replaced, according to a new poll ...
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Mike Johnson Booed by Columbia Pro-Palestinian Protesters: The House speaker was met with an angry crowd in New York City on Wednesday.
newsweek.com/mike-johnson-booed-columbia-pro-palestinian-protesters-1893957
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements that prevent tens of millions of ...
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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Booing Columbia Students Drown Out Mike Johnson’s Call for National Guard: The House speaker threatened to call in the National Guard on Columbia protesters ...
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New Jersey Democratic Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies, Speaker Johnson announces: US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a New Jersey Democrat, has died, Speaker Mike Johnson ...
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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
Trump gag order hearing kicks off hush money trial: Live updates: Former President Trump’s hush money trial on Tuesday will begin with a New York judge hearing ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests: Johnson’s visit marks the first time the top representative in the House is visiting a college ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/mike-johnson-house-speaker-columbia-student-gaza-protests/
Inside Dems' thinking on saving Mike Johnson: “I don’t think we should penalize a speaker for doing the right thing,” said Rep. Steny Hoyer.
politico.com/news/2024/04/24/democrats-mike-johnson-ouster-vote-00153802
Mike Johnson’s sons almost drowned after Mar-a-Lago meeting last year: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said his sons almost drowned after he had dinner with ...
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10 senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it: Nine Republicans and one Democrat in the Senate voted Tuesday to advance a package that includes ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4616241-ten-senators-helped-advance-ukraine-aid-after-voting-against-it/
Man who stormed Capitol with Confederate flag, pepper sprayed officers sentenced to prison
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While Donald Trump sleeps : The Ukraine aid vote in the House of Representatives exposed Republican divisions that will endure
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Quick Glance: Melania Trump Launches Initiative to Woo Gay Conservatives at Mar-a-Lago Fundraiser
- Melania Trump unveiled an initiative at a fundraiser to attract conservative gay support for Donald Trump's 2024 candidacy.
- The event aimed to strengthen ties with conservative LGBTQ+ supporters and invest resources in educational efforts and pro-Trump messages.
- Led by Richard Grenell, the first openly gay Cabinet member in the U.S., the initiative seeks to persuade the LGBTQ+ community that Donald Trump is the best choice.
- Melania Trump's involvement represents a stark contrast to past campaigns as she takes on a key role in supporting conservative gay and lesbian voters.
McGovern: Democrats won’t be ‘cheap date’ to help Speaker Johnson keep his job: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) needs to understand ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4616656-mcgovern-democrats-wont-be-cheap-date-to-help-speaker-johnson-keep-his-job/
"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
axios.com/2024/04/23/republicans-speaker-motion-vacate-rules-committee
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s crusade fails to dislodge Johnson as House speaker: For weeks, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene promised that if the House approved a ...
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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
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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Opinion | By Aiding Ukraine, Mike Johnson Makes America Great Again: No country on Earth has anywhere near the ability to project power around the world at so ...
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Trump lauds House speaker as a ‘good person’ after Ukraine aid bill passage: The embattled ex-president offered surprising words of praise to Mike Johnson ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/23/trump-mike-johnson-ukraine
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.
Last Weekend’s Political Mirage: The passage of the Ukrainian aid package won’t transform the GOP.
theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/04/last-weekends-political-mirage/678158/
Columbia University becomes congressional pilgrimage as Speaker Mike Johnson plans visit
axios.com/2024/04/23/columbia-university-mike-johnson-congress
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/
Sticker shock: Home prices doubled in under 7 years in these major U.S. cities: Stunned by skyrocketing home prices? You’re not alone.
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A Democrat’s Case for Saving Mike Johnson: Why Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wants to rescue the speaker from his own party
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/mike-johnson-ukraine-democrats/678161/
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.
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/
Granderson: Republicans aren't protecting elections. They don't want democracy: The latest efforts to exclude Black votes echo the earliest days of our republic.
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-23/republican-election-integrity-bill-vote-fraud-democracy
Bill Moher moves Republican quest for Congress from 7th district to 4th: Bill Moher ended one congressional campaign last month in Northern Virginia and ...
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Japan’s Kishida Struggles in Polls Ahead of Special Elections: A high-profile trip to meet Joe Biden in Washington failed to provide a substantial poll boost for ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/japan-s-kishida-struggles-in-polls-ahead-of-special-elections
Paid articlePaid Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would fight against ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
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Trump defends Johnson, rips prosecution in post-court radio interview: The former president found the friendliest audience possible for a wide-ranging interview ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/22/trump-defends-johnson-rips-prosecution-interview-00153749
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 ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/22/house-republicans-infighting-foreign-aid/
Quick Glance: House Republican Infighting Escalates Post Foreign Aid Vote
- After passing a comprehensive $95 billion foreign aid package, intense disputes among House Republicans have heightened within the chamber.
- Many Republican members are frustrated with colleagues who vote against laws instead of seeking compromises within the party.
- A persistent bloc of Republicans advocates for ideological purity, insisting on a firm stance in negotiations with the Democrats.
- The internal conflicts have spilled over into the campaign trail, with some Republicans advocating for measures against the hardline faction.
What If Mike Johnson Is Actually Good at This?: What if Mike Johnson is actually good at this?
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/04/mike-johnson-speaker-ukraine-trump/678108/
Tamara Keith and Andrew Desiderio on Ukraine aid and the turmoil around Speaker Johnson
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Pelosi respects Mike Johnson and hopes Trump isn't 'his puppeteer': Mike Johnson may need to count of the support of Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats to ...
businessinsider.com/pelosi-mike-johnson-relationship-trump-mccarthy-congress-2024-4
'Moscow Marjorie' Taylor Greene is Putin's useful idiot and the real betrayer of America
nypost.com/2024/04/22/opinion/marjorie-taylor-greene-is-putins-useful-idiot-and-the-real-betrayer-of-america/
Speaker Johnson gets the votes. His antagonists get the retweets.: A contrived fight over a social media post reveals the divide between parties ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/massie-johnson-video-house/
House Democrats Indicate How They'd Vote On Ousting Mike Johnson: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she plans to file a motion to vacate after the speaker worked ...
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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 ...
axios.com/2024/04/21/hakeem-jeffries-speaker-mike-johnson-israel-ukraine
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