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Third House Republican backs Johnson ouster: Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) announced Friday that he will co-sponsor Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4605126-speaker-johnson-ouster-gosar/
Greene says she doesn’t care if ‘Speaker’s office becomes a revolving door’: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Thursday she doesn’t care if the “Speaker’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603178-greene-says-she-doesnt-care-if-speakers-office-becomes-a-revolving-door/
Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker: Representative Matt Gaetz said he believes the congresswoman would do a better job in the role than ...
newsweek.com/lauren-boebert-gets-support-becoming-house-speaker-1892294
Australia’s new defense strategy already behind the times: There have been a lot of defense announcements recently about buying new equipment ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/australias-new-defense-strategy-already-behind-the-times/
“Stop Killing Palestinian Children!”: Activists Disrupt Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin Hearing
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/stop_killing_palestinian_children_activists_disrupt_pentagon_chief_lloyd_austin_hearing
Democrats’ case for saving Mike Johnson: He’s not McCarthy: "McCarthy was both incompetent and dishonest," said one Democrat. "Johnson is just ...
axios.com/2024/04/18/mike-johnson-democrats-oust-motion-to-vacate
Bipartisan House coalition advances Ukraine aid: The vote now puts the legislation to fund Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on a likely track of passing the House ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/19/israel-ukraine-aid-house-speaker-mike-johnson/
Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
Report Sounds Alarm Over Growing Role of Big Tech in US Military-Industrial Complex
commondreams.org/news/military-industrial-complex-big-tech
GOP lawmaker blames ‘Gaetz and 7 useful idiots’ for House turmoil: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) blamed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and “seven useful idiots” for ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4604636-gop-rep-blames-gaetz-and-seven-useful-idiots-for-house-turmoil/
Trump could have helped response to Jan. 6 riot — but didn’t — per new testimony: Two senior leaders of the D.C. guard at the time of the Capitol attack painted ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/trump-jan-6-capitol-riot-national-guard-00152757
Trump’s Alternate-Reality Criminal Trial: There was little drama in the courtroom yesterday. But the former president told a very different story to his ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/trump-trial-manhattan-merchan/678082/
Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Comer denounces Greene’s motion to vacate Speaker: ‘Not the right business model’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4606860-comer-denounces-greene-motion-to-vacate-speaker/
Trump backs Johnson amid Greene ouster threat: ‘He’s doing a very good job’: Former President Trump threw his support behind Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4591214-trump-johnson-ouster-threat-greene/
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.
McCarthy calls Greene ‘serious legislator’ amid Johnson ouster threat: Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) called Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4581253-mccarthy-calls-greene-serious-legislator-amid-johnson-ouster-threat/
Gingrich: ‘It would be totally stupid’ to move forward with motion to oust Johnson
thehill.com/homenews/house/4604847-gingrich-johnson-motion-vacate/
Baltic parliament leaders issue support for Johnson ahead of high-stakes Ukraine vote
thehill.com/homenews/house/4602742-baltic-parliament-leaders-issue-support-for-johnson-ahead-of-high-stakes-ukraine-vote/
US defense chief speaks with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon says
reuters.com/world/us/us-defense-chief-speaks-with-chinese-counterpart-pentagon-says-2024-04-16/
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.
US troops set to withdraw from Niger, State Department official says: US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/us-troops-to-withdraw-from-niger/
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
Second Republican backs effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from power: A second House Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, said he supports efforts to oust Speaker ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/second-republican-thomas-massie-oust-speaker-mike-johnson-rcna148004
Jeffries: Biden not weighing in on whether Democrats should save Johnson: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Friday the White House is not ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4605621-hakeem-jeffries-joe-biden-mike-johnson-marjorie-taylor-greene-ukraine/
McCarthy thinks Trump is ‘gonna play Apprentice’ with VP pick: Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) predicted former President Trump would “play ...
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Raytheon’s SM-6 successfully intercepts ballistic missile in naval test: A Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) manufactured by Raytheon, an RTX business ...
defence-blog.com/raytheons-sm-6-successfully-intercepts-ballistic-missile-in-naval-test/
US State Dept expects to finalize AUKUS trade exemptions in next 120 days: The U.S. State Department said on Friday it expects to finalize trade exemptions for ...
reuters.com/world/us-state-dept-fully-expects-finalize-new-aukus-trade-exemptions-next-120-days-2024-04-19/
Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy face new ad onslaught: Three House Republicans who voted to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy are facing a new ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/republicans-voted-oust-kevin-mccarthy-face-new-ad-onslaught-rcna148237
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/
Speaker Johnson won’t raise bar on motion to vacate rule: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced Thursday that he won’t seek to raise the bar for removing a ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603425-johnson-ouster-rule-motion-to-vacate-ukraine/
China's newest aircraft carrier seen with mock-ups of aircraft: images: Images show the aircraft carrier Fujian hosting mock-ups of various aircraft ...
businessinsider.com/chinas-newest-aircraft-carrier-seen-with-aircraft-mock-ups-images-2024-4
Trump fires back at Graham and abortion ‘hardliners’ over criticism: Former President Trump on Monday pushed back against Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4581510-trump-abortion-fires-back-graham-hardliners-criticism/
GOP rages over FISA as deadline inches closer: Frustrations are boiling over in the GOP conference after 19 Republicans blocked legislation to reauthorize the ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4587023-gop-rages-fisa-702/
Trump lashes out after GOP pushback on abortion stance : Former President Trump on Monday fired back at GOP criticism of his position on abortion ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4581844-trump-lashes-out-after-gop-pushback-on-abortion-stance/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Half of Iran missiles fired at Israel malfunctioned, crashed: reports: Around 50% of Iran's 120 ballistic missiles failed to launch or crashed in flight ...
businessinsider.com/half-of-iran-missiles-fired-israel-failed-reports-2024-4
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.
How Biden could help Ukraine with arms without Congress: Over six months of deadlock in the US Congress, passing new aid legislation for Ukraine ...
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7183868/
How much do we really know about the Trump jury?
politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly/2024/04/19/how-much-do-we-really-know-about-the-trump-jury-00153458
GOP rep on effort to oust Speaker Johnson: ‘I don’t know who would want the job at this point’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601372-gop-rep-effort-oust-speaker-johnson-who-would-want-the-job-at-this-point/
Greene threat to oust Speaker Johnson has Senate Republicans anxious: Senate Republicans are anxious and frustrated about the possibility of House conservatives ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4591178-greene-johnson-motion-to-vacate-senate-gop/
Hicks Palmetto Politics: Good grief, Lindsey Graham is the Charlie Brown of GOP politics
postandcourier.com/politics-premium/hicks-palmetto-politics-good-grief-lindsey-graham-is-the-charlie-brown-of-gop-politics/article_0d91fe4a-f8f7-11ee-8952-63ab021708cb.html
Marjorie Taylor Greene escalates pressure on Speaker Johnson as ouster threat looms
cnn.com/2024/04/09/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-johnson-ouster-threat/
43 Senate Republicans write to Schumer to demand Mayorkas trial: Forty-three Senate Republicans led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) signed a letter to Senate ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4589048-republicans-schumer-mayorkas-trial/
Hard-liners vow retaliation against Republicans who sank FISA warrant mandate: Hard-line conservatives are turning up the heat on their GOP colleagues who voted ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4590833-fisa-warrant-mandate-republicans-retaliation/
Mike Johnson's Fundraising Numbers Spell Trouble for GOP: The speaker of the House has raised less money than his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy ...
newsweek.com/mike-johnson-fundraising-numbers-spell-trouble-republicans-1890773
Ken Buck knocks ‘Moscow Marjorie’ Taylor Greene: Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) took shots at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Monday ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4582430-ken-buck-knocks-moscow-marjorie-taylor-greene/
Defense Sec. Austin says U.S. doesn't have "any evidence" of Israel committing genocide in Gaza
axios.com/2024/04/09/israel-genocide-gaza-us-austin-palestinians
Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham are again at odds, now over abortion: The relationship between Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham has again turned negative after ...
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-lindsey-graham-abortion-b0197d9225db57ab4e801ef8dc86ea65
US Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Ban Vehicles With Chinese Auto Tech: US lawmakers urged the Pentagon to bar Internet-connected vehicles with Chinese technology ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/chinese-auto-tech-should-be-banned-at-us-bases-lawmakers-say
US Army botched $1 billion upgrade of the Stryker armored vehicle's gun : Fearing its Stryker armored vehicles risked being outgunned, the US Army rushed to arm ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-botched-1-billion-upgrade-of-stryker-armored-gun-2024-4
Senate GOP urges Johnson to stand up to ‘chaos caucus’: Senate Republicans are urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to stand up to the “chaos caucus” in the House ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4581813-senate-gop-urges-johnson-to-stand-up-to-chaos-caucus/
Greene renews threat to Johnson’s speakership with letter to House GOP: Members of both parties have made it clear in recent weeks that they’re not interested in ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/09/marjorie-taylor-greene-mike-johnson-motion-vacate/
House GOP looks for reset on government funding: House Republicans are looking for a reset on government funding following the chaotic — and prolonged — spending ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4596032-house-gop-government-funding-reset/
Derrick Van Orden tangles with fellow Republican Matt Gaetz over threats to oust speaker
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/van-orden-gaetz-tangle-over-threats-to-oust-house-speaker/73370442007/
US defence sec tells Israel of outrage at Gaza aid worker deaths | DPA: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin "expressed his outrage" at Israel's ...
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Defying Niger exit order leaves U.S. troops vulnerable, whistleblower says: A U.S. Air Force leader in Niger made a whistleblower complaint to Congress raising ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/17/niger-air-force-whistleblower/
WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as Ukraine aid again considered in Congress
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-pentagon-holds-news-briefing-as-ukraine-aid-again-considered-in-congress
Why Asian Allies Are Wary of the U.S. Election—and Why Experts Say They Don’t Need to Be
time.com/6968434/indo-pacific-security-alliances-us-presidential-election-trump-biden-asia/
PG A.M.: Marjorie Taylor Greene hesitates in call for speaker’s ouster: House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a plan Monday to send more military aid to Ukraine ...
ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/pg-am-marjorie-taylor-greene-hesitates-in-call-for-speakers-ouster/MWDRUSCDU5CFBBGYUZJFBZS5JU/
What Did Your Taxes Fund in 2023?: Hint: They enriched Pentagon contractors at the expense of better healthcare, education, clean air and water ...
otherwords.org/last-year-you-spent-more-than-a-months-rent-on-pentagon-contractors/
US defense official had 'Havana syndrome' symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms
apnews.com/article/havana-syndrome-russia-cuba-vilnius-4839ec0e3ce0db76670832235d602a16
Quick Glance: Russia potentially linked to Havana Syndrome
- Russia may be responsible for mysterious neurological illness
- Symptoms and spread of Havana Syndrome
- Theories on the causes and measures to support those affected
- New investigation points to Russian involvement
US to impose new sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program: The new sanctions and other measures will "continue a steady drumbeat of ...
jpost.com/international/article-797500
Mace spars with Fox’s Bartiromo about ‘disgraced’ McCarthy comment: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) got into a spat Wednesday with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4574938-nancy-mace-spars-bartiromo-fox-news-mccarthy/
Israel-Gaza live updates: We 'defeated' Iran, Biden says: Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its ...
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/iran-did-not-give-us-heads-up-on-israel-attack-pentagon-109262402
Lawler slams Greene’s letter to House GOP targeting Johnson: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) slammed fellow Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4584185-lawler-slams-greenes-letter-to-house-gop-targeting-johnson/
Opinion | One Real Step Toward Transforming Congress: There’s a way to modify the motion to vacate so it avoids causing more chaos.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/09/congress-motion-to-vacate-fix-00151076
US Navy to receive 16 Coyote missiles from Northrop Grumman: The U.S. Department of Defense announced it has reached an agreement with defense giant Northrop ...
defence-blog.com/us-navy-to-receive-16-coyote-missiles-from-northrop-grumman/
Top US military officer visits Israel amid fears of Iranian attack: U.S. Central Command head Gen. Erik Kurilla is in Israel to speak with officials as fear ...
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Greene keeps alive campaign to oust Johnson and warns against new push for Ukraine aid
cnn.com/2024/04/03/politics/marjorie-taylor-greene-speaker-johnson/
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Pentagon can’t force Starlink to block service to Russians, US official says: US is “taking steps” and “working through” the problem with SpaceX and Ukraine ...
defenseone.com/threats/2024/04/pentagon-cant-force-starlink-axe-service-russians-us-official-says/395637/
Quick Glance: Starlink in Russia: Musk's Technology in Warfare
- Elon Musk expresses concern over Starlink's use in Russia's war.
- Russia employs Starlink for military purposes contrary to its original intent.
- Illicit networks smuggle banned Starlink terminals into Russia.
- Starlink aids Russia in overcoming communication issues and controlling drones.
With razor-thin GOP margin, could House control flip to Democrats?: The question will be pressing as Congress returns next week.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/razor-thin-gop-margin-house-control-flip-democrats/story
Behind Trump’s latest abortion tease: weeks of waffling, pressure and quiet preparations
cnn.com/2024/04/04/politics/trump-abortion-policy-tease/
Allies consider moving Ukraine arms group into NATO to shield it from Trump: Officials are expected to discuss gradually moving the organization — called the ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/02/allies-consider-moving-ukraine-arms-group-into-nato-to-shield-it-from-trump-00150151
US and Israel can kill missiles in space, but it's a tough shot: There's video from the attack showing what is thought to be an exo-atmospheric kill ...
businessinsider.com/us-israel-exoatmospheric-missile-kill-capability-iran-attack-challenging-intercept-2024-4
Exclusive: State Department officials told House investigators they created Afghanistan withdrawal plans from scratch
cnn.com/2024/04/03/politics/afghanistan-withdrawal-state-department-testimony/
"Within days" - Pentagon set to quickly send Ukraine arms after US Congress approval - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/19/within-days-pentagon-set-to-quickly-send-ukraine-arms-after-us-congress-approval/
US weighs selling new fighter jets, missiles and guidance kits to Israel: Some of the weapons could take years to arrive in Israel, but the move comes as the ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/01/us-new-fighter-jets-missiles-israel-00149976
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Revives Push to Shut Down Al Jazeera in Israel
- Netanyahu called for Knesset to pass legislation to allow immediate closure of Al Jazeera in Israel.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revived a push to close down Al Jazeera in Israel.
- The bill would grant the prime minister and communications minister authority to shut down foreign networks posing security risks.
- The renewed efforts come amidst significant protests against Netanyahu's handling of the war with Hamas.
Senior U.S. general to visit Israel to coordinate on Iran attack threat: The senior U.S. military commander in charge of the Middle East is expected to visit ...
axios.com/2024/04/10/israel-us-iran-defense-coordination-threats
Ukraine weapons package ‘ready to go’ once aid bill clears Congress: It will take less than a week, U.S. officials say, for a resupply of some weapons to reach ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/19/ukraine-us-weapons-house-aid-bill/
Republican blame game heats up as their majority thins: Who’s to blame for the GOP’s dwindling House majority? It depends on whom you ask. Rep ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4564432-republican-blame-game-majority/
House Republican says ‘it’s possible’ Johnson could lose Speakership over Ukraine aid
thehill.com/homenews/house/4566284-house-republican-says-its-possible-johnson-could-lose-speakership-over-ukraine-aid/
Former ambassador sentenced to 15 years in prison for decades-long spying of US government for Cuba
nypost.com/2024/04/12/us-news/former-us-ambassador-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-for-spying-for-communist-cuba/
Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
'Latest Russian Lie' and the Pentagon's Struggle to Combat It: Internal documents reveal how the US struggled to fend off ‘Russian lie’ about US ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-05/-latest-russian-lie-and-the-pentagon-s-struggle-to-combat-it
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