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US Vice President Kamala Harris hosted Kim Kardashian at the White House to discuss criminal justice reform, after the Biden administration granted clemency to ...
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Israel Prepares Forces as Conflict With Hezbollah Intensifies: Israel is stepping up preparations for a potential all-out war with Hezbollah ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/israel-prepares-forces-as-conflict-with-hezbollah-intensifies
CNN Poll: Few think Trump is being treated the same as other defendants: As the first criminal prosecution of a former American president began just 13% ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/cnn-poll-trump-trial/
Exclusive: Biden opens first field office in Florida: The campaign now has a footprint in a county that went Democrat in the past two presidential elections.
axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/04/25/biden-campaign-field-office-florida
Why Iranian dissidents love Cyrus, an ancient Persian king: The British Museum is sending one of Iran’s adored antiquities to Israel
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/25/why-iranian-dissidents-love-cyrus-an-ancient-persian-king
TikTok Vows to Challenge Law Forcing It to “Ban or Divest”: TikTok said it will challenge legislation signed by President Biden yesterday which forces TikTok’s ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/25/headlines/tiktok_vows_to_challenge_law_forcing_it_to_ban_or_divest
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.
Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
apnews.com/article/iran-protests-mahsa-amini-rapper-toomaj-salehi-340ca7634df6c79b48e6514412994b29
Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
Supreme Court will decide if Trump has immunity in election case: The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute ...
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-trump-capitol-riot-prosecution-immunity-72c885c07c77970d4380206f87b2d8ca
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.
Gordon Gekko Actor Michael Douglas Helps Raise Cash for Biden: President Joe Biden is courting actors and business leaders in Westchester County, New York ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/gordon-gekko-actor-michael-douglas-helps-raise-cash-for-biden
It’s time to declare Israel a rogue state: It is time for the international community to accept that Israel is a rogue actor and start treating it as such.
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/25/its-time-to-declare-israel-a-rogue-state
Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers
apnews.com/article/joe-biden-union-endorsement-651dd9dd2eb8e16ab898366e9501dc4e
Finley: Trump's right. Prosecution isn't fair. It's politics: The Democratic strategy to engage Donald Trump in the courtroom rather than on the campaign trail ...
detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/nolan-finley/2024/04/24/finley-trumps-right-prosecution-isnt-fair-its-politics/73424071007/
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 ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/biden-mike-johnson-future-00154254
Some Nikki Haley voters are hanging on to her candidacy and, like her, refuse to endorse Trump
apnews.com/article/nikki-haley-donald-trump-pennsylvania-joe-biden-c8ab4e675cfd2fa64d6b749b881c6fbd
Biden meets 4-year-old Abigail Edan, an American who was held hostage by Hamas: President Joe Biden has met at the White House with Abigail Edan ...
apnews.com/article/biden-abigail-edan-hostage-child-release-hamas-a4dd8ec2c1753730695f68dd64c6bc29
Quick Glance: Hamas Official Proposes Disarming for Two-State Solution
- Hamas is open to a five-year truce with Israel and conversion to a political party if a Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders, a significant concession by the group committed to Israel’s destruction.
- Al-Hayya expressed Hamas' willingness to join the Palestine Liberation Organization and dissolve its military wing if a sovereign Palestinian state is formed in the West Bank and Gaza.
U.S. sanctions Iranian company supplying suicide drones to Russia: Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Russia has purchased at least 6,000 Shahed 136 suicide ...
haaretz.com/world-news/2024-04-25/ty-article/.premium/u-s-sanctions-iranian-company-supplying-suicide-drones-to-russia/0000018f-165e-da70-a7bf-7fdfb0c40000
McConnell hits Biden for ‘sending a green light to Putin’ with Afghanistan withdrawal
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Exclusive poll: America warms to mass deportations: Nearly two-thirds of Americans said illegal immigration is a real crisis, not a politically driven media ...
axios.com/2024/04/25/trump-biden-americans-illegal-immigration-poll
Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down: Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to President Biden, will testify before the ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4619450-fauci-to-testify-before-congress-for-the-first-time-since-stepping-down/
Biden notches another union endorsement as building trades back reelection: President Joe Biden secured another union's backing on Wednesday as the organization ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-notches-another-union-endorsement-building-trades-back-reelection-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Union leader endorsing Biden: ‘We’re not gonna waste a lot of time’ on Trump supporters
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617991-building-trades-union-endorses-biden/
US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity: The Supreme Court's conservative justices signaled support on Thursday for U.S ...
reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-weighs-trumps-bid-immunity-prosecution-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: US Supreme Court discusses Trump's Immunity
- Conservative US Supreme Court justices signal sympathy for the argument that presidents have some immunity against criminal charges for certain actions taken in office.
- Former President Donald Trump appealed after lower courts rejected his request to be shielded from four election-related criminal charges.
- The Supreme Court hearing could distort the presidency without immunity and affect decision-making when bold and fearless action is most needed.
- The Supreme Court's decision on immunity is expected and could lead to Trump's trial occurring before the election.
Cities that could benefit from the Ukraine aid: The recently approved US aid to Ukraine could help create American jobs. Here are some of the cities that could ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-aid-bill-help-american-jobs-military-defense-business-economy-2024-4
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.
Hezbollah denies Israel claim it killed half of commanders in south Lebanon: Hezbollah denied on Thursday an Israeli claim that it had killed half of the ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/25/hezbollah-denies-israel-claim-it-killed-half-of-commanders-in-south-lebanon
Poll: Trump remains vulnerable on abortion with independents, some Republicans: Half of voters in a new POLITICO-Morning Consult poll support states making their ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/trump-abortion-polling-00154213
Protests in Iran: the latest developments: In mid-September 2022, Iranian woman Mahsa Amini died in police custody. The reason for her arrest: she had too much ...
nzz.ch/international/proteste-in-iran-die-neusten-entwicklungen-ld.1707898
Iran, Pakistan urge UN Security Council to take action against Israel: ISLAMABAD: Iran and Pakistan called on the United Nations Security Council in a joint ...
arabnews.com/node/2498456/middle-east
Biden replaces coordinator for Gaza aid with head of US Institute of Peace: The Biden administration is appointing the head of the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) ...
thehill.com/policy/4620628-biden-replaces-coordinator-for-gaza-aid-with-head-of-us-institute-of-peace/
Ballooning immigrant detention enrages advocates: Human rights advocates see the Biden administration’s expansion of detention-reliant immigration enforcement as ...
thehill.com/latino/4621399-immigrant-detention-advocates-border-biden/
Arizona indicts 18, including Rudy Giuliani, for 'fake elector' scheme to overturn 2020 election for Donald Trump
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-25/arizona-indicts-republicans-donald-trump-election-fraud/103767788
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans
timesofisrael.com/biden-signs-95-billion-war-aid-measure-with-relief-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan/
Israel’s Attack Plan in Gazan City of Rafah Raises Pressure on Netanyahu: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-25/israel-s-attack-plan-in-gazan-city-of-rafah-raises-pressure-on-netanyahu
US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine: The Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Biden on Wednesday signed ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4617823-us-announces-1-billion-package-for-ukraine/
TikTok CEO Reacts to Law That Could Ban App: “We Aren’t Going Anywhere”: TikTok responds to the TikTok ban bill signed by President Biden in a video from TikTok ...
hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/tiktok-responds-ban-bill-united-states-shou-chew-1235880260/
Ohio lawmakers negotiate to assure Biden makes the state's fall ballot: Republican legislative leaders in Ohio are negotiating with Democrats to assure President ...
apnews.com/article/ohio-ballot-deadline-biden-election-1b99cc5ebb07227e166403fed2cf0892
Iran threatens to annihilate Israel should it launch a major attack: DUBAI: An Israeli attack on Iranian territory could radically change dynamics and result in ...
arabnews.com/node/2497896/middle-east
Iran ready to forge stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Raisi says: Iran is ready to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka and other Asian countries, its president Ebrahim ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/iran-ready-to-forge-stronger-ties-with-sri-lanka-raisi-says
Russia, Iran pose most aggressive threat to 2024 elections, say infoseccers: Google security crew reveal ‘the four Ds’ to be on the watch for
theregister.com/2024/04/25/mandiant_russia_and_iran_pose/
Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
cnn.com/2024/04/24/americas/amia-bombing-argentina-interpol-iran-minister-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.
- Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
- Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.
- Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
President Biden signed a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Wednesday, after months of gridlock that put the centerpiece of his ...
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Poll: Biden economy is a big concern for independent Mass. voters: Independents are less likely to share Democrats’ rosy take on the state’s economy ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/25/business/massachusetts-voter-poll-independents-biden-economy/
Iranian press review: Lawmaker suggests Tehran is ready for nuclear weapon testing
middleeasteye.net/news/iranian-press-review-lawmaker-readiness-nuclear-weapon-testing
Cornel West: Both parties ‘beyond redemption’: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West said both major American political parties are beyond saving in an ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617690-cornel-west-both-parties-beyond-redemption/
Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot: The Alabama State Senate unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would ensure President Biden ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617607-alabama-senate-passes-measure-ensuring-biden-can-be-on-ballot/
'Another blow to Iran': EU votes in favor of resolution against Islamic Republic
jpost.com/international/article-798636
US warns Pak of 'potential risk of sanctions' over trade deal with Iran#WIONOriginals #IsraelHamasWar
Iran ‘weeks’ away from having enough uranium to build nuclear bomb: IAEA chief: Iran is “weeks rather than months” away from having enough enriched uranium to ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/24/iran-weeks-away-from-having-enough-uranium-to-build-nuclear-bomb-iaea-chief
Amazon tacking on a new optional monthly fee to Prime membership: Brace yourself for more new fees and surcharges on top of regular subscription fees.
axios.com/2024/04/24/amazon-prime-fees-expensive-increase-prices
How Latino Voters Will Decide the 2024 Election: Latino voters are "geographically concentrated" in key states, meaning they will play a "decisive role" in the ...
newsweek.com/how-latino-voters-will-decide-2024-election-1893129
Israel-Iran: Satellite images show the extent of the attacks: Contradictory statements characterized the Iranian and Israeli reports on the extent of the attacks ...
nzz.ch/visuals/satellitenbild-der-woche-das-sind-die-schaeden-der-angriffe-von-israel-und-den-iran-ld.1827584
Biden campaign will stay on TikTok: The campaign said it is using enhanced security measures.
axios.com/2024/04/24/biden-campaign-tiktok
Protesters urged Pa. Dems to cast ‘uncommitted’ votes against Joe Biden. The primary showed an uptick in write-ins.
inquirer.com/politics/election/pennsylvania-uncommitted-primary-votes-20240424.html
Foreign Aid Package Comes With New Sanctions Risks for Companies: Prosecutors will now have up to 10 years to investigate sanctions violations ...
on.wsj.com/4baX2AN
Iran reduces military presence in Syria after suspected Israeli strikes: Monitor: Iran has reduced its military footprint in Syria after a succession of strikes ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/24/iran-reduces-military-presence-in-syria-after-suspected-israeli-strikes-monitor
Centrist Democrats want to refocus on border security: The call comes just hours after Biden signed a foreign aid package into law.
axios.com/2024/04/24/house-democrats-border-security-ukraine-israel
Anti-democratic warning signs are blinking in current polling: The Pew Research Center found indifference among Republicans about Donald Trump’s actions in 2020 ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/25/trump-republicans-election-polling/
Zelenskyy thanks senators, Americans and Biden for approval of Ukraine aid: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the approval of assistance for ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452675/
How the Ancient Greeks Halted the Expansion Of Persia - GreekReporter.com: The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia ...
greekreporter.com/2024/04/21/ancient-greeks-halted-expansion-persia/
Biden Signs Ukraine, Israel Aid Package That Would Also Ban TikTok: The president requested the money in October, but it was held up for months because of ...
huffpost.com/entry/biden-signs-bill-tiktok-ban-ukraine-israel-aid_n_662917f2e4b005d7bf0c24c7
GOP lawmakers take Trump’s policy orders with a grain of salt: Republicans in Congress are taking former President Trump’s policy directives with more than a few ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4616563-gop-lawmakers-trump-policy-orders-fisa-ukraine/
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says Bidenomics is only ‘partially’ working as many Americans aren’t feeling ‘lifted up by this economy’
fortune.com/2024/04/25/jamie-dimon-on-bidenomics-jpmorgan-chase-economy-inflation-infrastructure/
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Biden Signs Foreign Aid Bill, Clearing Way for More Military Gear for Ukraine: The U.S. military aid to be quickly dispatched is expected to help Kyiv hold the ...
on.wsj.com/3Uc3n83
North Korea leans on Russian ties to expand relations with Iran: SEOUL -- North Korea's minister for external economic relations is making a rare visit to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/N-Korea-at-crossroads/North-Korea-leans-on-Russian-ties-to-expand-relations-with-Iran
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The Biden Administration’s Plan to Make American Homes More Efficient: Bill McKibben on a ruling by HUD that will require home builders to follow stricter energy ...
newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-biden-administrations-plan-to-make-american-homes-more-efficient
Iran rejects US allegations of ‘malicious cyber activity’: Iran condemned as “unfounded” Wednesday US allegations of “malicious cyber activity” on behalf of its ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/24/iran-rejects-us-allegations-of-malicious-cyber-activity-
Zelenskyy gave three arguments for Republicans not voting for aid to Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/25/zelenskyy-to-republicans-not-voting-for-aid-it-is-beneficial-for-the-us/
Tester's campaign against his own party: The senator's campaign in deep-red Montana could be the difference between Democrats keeping Senate control or ...
axios.com/2024/04/24/jon-tester-biden-democrats
Biden’s Trade War on Chinese EVs Undermines His Climate Goals: EV prices have come down in recent years, but they’re still unaffordable for the majority of ...
otherwords.org/still-cant-afford-an-ev-heres-why/
Is There Hope for Reviving the Iran-US Nuclear Accord?: After former President Donald Trump blew up the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ...
tomdispatch.com/handling-and-mishandling-the-iran-nuclear-program/
There Is No TikTok in China, Only Douyin. Here’s What It Is.: ByteDance owns both TikTok and Douyin, and although TikTok has more users around the world ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/business/china-tiktok-douyin.html
Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson rails against corporate greed in Oldham stop
courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/25/marianne-williamson-visits-louisville-area-in-last-stop-for-campaign/73427078007/
Trump on Trial - Project Syndicate: From a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP ...
project-syndicate.org/onpoint/trump-on-trial
The Fiasco of Iranian Diaspora Politics: How personal schisms and political myopia in the opposition abroad prevented the Woman, Life ...
newlinesmag.com/argument/the-fiasco-of-iranian-diaspora-politics/
Everything You Need to Know About the TikTok Ban: Your Questions Answered: President Biden signed a foreign aid bill that includes a ban on TikTok in the US ...
pcmag.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-tiktok-ban-your-questions-answered
Everything You Need to Know About the TikTok Ban: Your Questions Answered: President Biden signed a foreign aid bill that includes a ban on TikTok in the US ...
pcmag.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-tiktok-ban-your-questions-answered
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Interpol issues warrant against Iranian minister for involvement in Argentina attack
haaretz.com/middle-east-news/iran/2024-04-25/ty-article/.premium/interpol-issues-warrant-against-iranian-minister-for-involvement-in-argentina-attack/0000018f-157d-d2e1-a7df-15ffdf1e0000
Iran's counterstrike has put Israel on notice, but the focus must still be on Gaza
middleeasteye.net/opinion/iran-israel-counterstrike-notice-focus-gaza-genocide
Iran expands public crackdown on women and girls, sparking public anger: The new wave of repression appears to be one of the most significant efforts to roll ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/25/iran-women-crackdown-morality-police/
Iran sentences popular rapper to death for supporting Mahsa Amini protests: An Iranian court has sentenced to death a popular rapper jailed for more than a year ...
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240424-iran-sentences-popular-rapper-to-death-for-supporting-mahsa-amini-protests
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