Sanders Says Cuts to Aid Programs Should Be 'Off the Table' as White House and GOP Near Deal
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- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Turkish intelligence has expanded its spy-imam program to gather intel abroad - Nordic Monitor
nordicmonitor.com/2024/04/turkish-intelligence-has-expanded-its-spy-imam-program-to-gather-intelligence-abroad/
Quick Glance: Turkish Intelligence Expands Spy-Imam Program Abroad
- Turkish intelligence has intensified its recruitment of imams to gather information abroad.
- Imams undergo training to collect intelligence without alerting host authorities.
- The program is jointly coordinated by Turkey's main intelligence agency, the foreign ministry, and the religious affairs directorate.
- Selected candidates are carefully vetted and operate in alignment with Turkey's national security interests.
Republicans trust Trump on Ukraine more than twice as much as journalists who are there: Poll
thehill.com/policy/international/4594059-republicans-trust-trump-on-ukraine-more-than-twice-as-much-as-journalists-who-are-there-poll/
Johnson signals he won’t put Senate supplemental on the floor despite increased pressure
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/johnson-signals-wont-put-senate-supplemental-floor-increased-pressure-rcna147747
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- 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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