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☆ From 'brilliant' to 'dangerous': Mixed reactions roll in after Trump picks RFK Jr. for top health post
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Frank-Thorp-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Frank Thorp V | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Thune ducked a question about whether he would support Kennedy's confirmation, saying that the process "is just getting started" and adding that there would be "a vetting process." Cassidy is currently the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee and is considered a contender for chairing the committee in the next Congress. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said in a post to X that Kennedy was “Dangerous. I will hold any HHS Secretary to the same high standard of protecting and improving public health," Polis added in the later post. A majority of senators must vote in support of a nominee in order for the position to be confirmed.

Persons: WASHINGTON —, Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Kennedy, Sen, John Thune, Thune, it’s, Bill Cassidy, Cassidy, Wisconsin Sen, Ron Johnson, Alabama Sen, Tommy Tuberville, Missouri Sen, Josh Hawley, Ron Wyden, Ed Markey, Chris Van Hollen, Patty Murray, Murray, Jared Polis, Polis Organizations: Department of Health, Human Services, Republican, Health, Education, Labor, Pensions, Wisconsin, Big Pharma, RFK, NBC News, Colorado Gov, HHS, FDA, NBC, Republicans, Senate Locations: WASHINGTON, Alabama, Missouri

☆ How Democrats can still flex power in Trump's Washington: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

In today’s edition, senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur examines the way Democrats can still exert some power in Donald Trump's Washington. How Democrats can still flex power in Trump’s WashingtonBy Sahil KapurRepublicans have won full control of Washington, but Democrats will retain two key levers of power to shape legislative outcomes in Donald Trump’s second term. That margin is slimming further as Trump plucks House members for administration jobs. The last two years showed how chaotic and dysfunctional this GOP-controlled House can be, even when the stakes are low. The Ethics Committee has jurisdiction over only sitting House members.

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WASHINGTON — Over the last two years, a narrow Republican House majority has fought bitterly over everything from electing a speaker, keeping the government functioning and even passing symbolic messaging bills. Now, Republicans have clinched at least 218 seats to win a House majority, NBC News projects, but it’ll be another small one. “The House has always been a chaotic place, will always be a chaotic place. And here in the Senate, obviously, we continue to have a number of tools to exercise.”There is precedent for a narrow House majority delivering major legislation. ‘Trump is so volatile’Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., a former House majority leader, told NBC News that nobody knows what to expect from the new GOP trifecta.

Persons: it’ll, Donald Trump, Will, it’s, Tony Gonzales, Mitch McConnell, John Thune, Rob Bresnahan, ” Democratic Sen, Chris Van Hollen, Joe Biden’s, “, ”, Dusty Johnson, Robert Garcia, ” Garcia, Rosa DeLauro, “ We’ll, midsession, Biden, Mike Johnson, Richard Hudson, ” Hudson, we’ve, Ken Calvert, ‘ Trump, Steny Hoyer, Trump, ” Hoyer, Mark Pocan, Michael Waltz, Elise Stefanik, they’re, they’ve, ” Pocan Organizations: WASHINGTON, Republican, Republicans, NBC News, ”, Democratic, GOP, Trump, White House, ” Democratic, Senate, 119th Locations: Washington, Texas, Ky, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Ukraine, Russia, North Carolina, R, Los Angeles

☆ Georgia knocks off No. 1 Texas: Bulldogs back in SEC race; Quinn Ewers’ struggles loom large
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( The Athletic College Football | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

As the garbage came down, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and then other members of the Texas team walked to the corner of the end zone waving their hands and asking students to stop. They were unable to go sideline-to-sideline or downhill as Georgia met Texas with force every step of the way. The second half got dicey, with Georgia giving up two touchdowns on relatively short fields, one after the controversial interception/overturned pass interference, the other after Georgia for some reason squib-kicked the second half kickoff. In the second half, Ewers returned and led a touchdown drive to open the third quarter. Mykel Williams forced a second Ewers fumble with 10:23 left in the game, thwarting a Texas drive in Georgia territory.

Persons: Sam Khan Jr, Chris Vannini, Seth Emerson, —, Quinn Ewers, Arch, There’s, Ole, Georgia’s, — Seth Emerson, Jahdae Barron, Carson Beck, Barron, Darrell K, Steve Sarkisian, “, Kirby Smart, Katie George, “ Nobody, I’m, — Sam Khan Jr, Jalon Walker —, Daylen Everette, Beck, Arian Smith, Oscar Delp, — Emerson, tersely, Arch Manning, Manning, Texas ’, Ewers, ” Sarkisian, Quinn, ‘, let’s, ”, Mykel Williams, can’t, we’ve, Everybody’s, — Khan, Tim Warner Organizations: SEC, College, Bulldogs, Longhorn, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Texas, Tennessee, College Football, Clemson, Georgia, Darrell K Royal, Longhorns, Longhorns ’ College, Oklahoma, Texas ’, Credit Georgia, Getty Locations: Georgia, Texas, Arch Manning, Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, Florida, , Texas, “, Ewers

— In their first and only debate of an unusually competitive Maryland Senate race Thursday, Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and former Gov. Larry Hogan sparred over the issue of abortion and whether the deep blue state would be best represented by a staunch Democrat or an anti-Donald Trump Republican. Hogan distanced himself from the former president and current GOP presidential nominee, framing himself as someone willing to put "country over party." Alsobrooks dismissed that frame, arguing that a vote for Hogan would mean a vote for a Senate Republican majority that would threaten abortion rights and support for Ukraine. Hogan criticized Alsobrooks and "both sides" of the aisle for "trying to change the rules so they can pack the court."

Persons: OWINGS MILLS, Angela Alsobrooks, Larry Hogan sparred, Donald Trump, Hogan, Alsobrooks, Chuck Todd, — Deborah Weiner, Tracee Wilkins, Jeff Salkin — Hogan, Roe, " Hogan, Alsobrooks —, Wes Moore, Barack Obama —, Maryland's, Joe Biden, Amy Coney Barrett's, Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, Trump, “ I’m, ”, I'm, I've, Democratic Sen, Ben Cardin, Chris Van Hollen, Cardin, Benjamin Netanyahu's, Van Hollen's, Netanyahu's, I'm Angela Alsobrooks, Alsobrooks wouldn't Organizations: Maryland Senate, Democrat, Donald Trump Republican, Republican, Ukraine, Democratic, NBC News, NBC, NBC Washington, Maryland Public Television, Republican Party, Maryland, Gov, National Democrats, Republicans, GOP, Supreme, Republican Jewish Coalition, Foreign Relations, NATO Locations: Md, —, Prince George's, Maryland, Baltimore, Trump, Israel, Gaza, U.S, Ukraine, Washington

His supporters have dubbed Marwan Barghouti the “Palestinian Nelson Mandela” in the hope that after more than two decades behind bars, he can emulate the late South African leader and make the journey from prisoner to national unifier. At that time, Palestinian militants carried out deadly suicide bombings and shootings inside both Israel and the Palestinian territories, targeting buses, restaurants and hotels. “He’s someone who creates something out of nothing, and he believes in education for the Palestinian people,” Arab Barghouti added. Palestinian protesters wave flags and placards bearing portraits of Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti in 2015. “Ami Ayalon and others have said Marwan Barghouti may be the one leader who can be an effective partner for peace,” he said.

Persons: Yasser Arafat, Marwan Barghouti, Nelson Mandela ”, Ami Ayalon, Mahmoud Abbas, Yahya Sinwar, “, ”, Arab, Barghouti, Father Germanos, masterminding, Arafat, Fatah, William Campbell, Marco Longari, Abbas, ” Mira Al, he’s, Osama Hamdan, Abbas Momani, Ayalon, Shin, I’m, Sen, Chris Van Hollen, “ Ami Ayalon, Israel, Gilad Shalit, They’re, Benjamin Netanyahu’s, Barghouti’s, Fadwa, ‘ I’m, ’ Organizations: Bank, West Bank, Palestinian Center, Policy, Survey Research, Hamas, American Embassy, NBC News, U.S . Office, Palestinian Affairs, Prosecutors, European Council, Foreign Relations, Brigades, Fatah, ., “, Getty, West, Palestinian Authority, State Department, Senate Foreign Relations, NBC, National Organization of Locations: RAMALLAH, Jerusalem, Ramallah, Israel, Gaza, American, Tel Aviv, Fatah, West Bank, Kobar, Aqsa, AFP, Palestinian, East Jerusalem, ”, Palestine

☆ Michigan knocks off USC in classic Big Ten showdown: What this means for both teams
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Antonio Morales | Austin Meek | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

And the Wolverines did just enough of both to knock off USC 27-24 in the Trojans’ first-ever Big Ten game. “Whatever it takes to win.”Here are some takeaways from Michigan’s win. Michigan should feel goodIt wasn’t pretty, but Michigan did just enough to win a game few people thought it would win. This is the kind of result that can make a big difference in who plays for the Big Ten championship. Somehow, thanks to Mullings, Michigan found a way.

Persons: Antonio Morales, Austin Meek, Chris Vannini, Nick Baumgardner, Alex Orji, Mullings, Miller Moss, I’d, ” Orji, —, Colston Loveland, Orji, — Meek, John Humphrey, Kamari Ramsey, Moss, — Morales, hird, ike S, egan, ike, alf, eason —, eason, ange —, ise Organizations: Wolverines, USC, Trojans, Michigan, Michigan’s, Big, — Meek USC, Mullings Locations: Mich, Michigan, , Michigan, Mullings , Michigan

☆ Dave Bautista says his 75-pound weight loss comes from 'training hard' and eating 2,500 calories a day
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Dave Bautista says he lost about 75 pounds from "training hard" and eating 2,500 calories a day. While weight loss happens during a calorie deficit, calorie counting may not be for everyone. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDave Bautista, 55, says his 75-pound weight-loss journey comes from "training hard" and restricting his calorie intake.

Persons: Dave Bautista, —, Chris Van Vliet, Bautista Organizations: Service, WWE, Business

☆ Battle of Waterloo: Amputated limbs and butchered horses uncovered in ‘gore’ pit
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A pile of amputated limbs and the remains of several military horses have been excavated at the site of the Battle of Waterloo. The gruesome discovery was made at a farm in Belgium by Waterloo Uncovered, a UK charity that combines archaeology with veteran care. Veteran support charity Waterloo Uncovered is carrying out a targeted excavation at Mont-Saint-Jean farm in Belgium, which served as the Duke of Wellington's field hospital during the battle in 1815. Chris van Houts/PAThe trench is thought to have been designed to clear the hospital of gore after the battle. Photo12/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesAccording to Waterloo Uncovered, its projects use the “unique lived experience of veterans and serving personnel to help interpret their discoveries.”Abigail Boyle, CEO of Waterloo Uncovered, said in the release: “It may seem counterintuitive to put injured veterans back on a battlefield, but it’s actually extremely beneficial.

Persons: Napoleon Bonaparte, Duke, Wellington’s, Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, Jean, Tony Pollard, Chris van Houts, ” Pollard, ” Thousands, ” Abigail Boyle, it’s Organizations: CNN, Waterloo, University of Glasgow Locations: Belgium, Waterloo, Brussels, Mont

Ranking 134 college football teams after Week 2: A historic rise and new No. 134Five things we learned about the College Football Playoff race in Week 2CFP Bubble Watch: The changing perceptions of USC, Iowa State — and Notre DameGet all-access to exclusive stories. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Try a week on us.

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Eleven years ago, in 2013, Holder said that Mohammed and his associates would have been “on death row as we speak” had the case gone to federal court as he proposed. But he blamed Congress for blocking a federal trial that would have resulted in swifter justice. They were dealt a bad hand by the political hacks and those who lost faith in our justice system,” Holder said in a statement to NBC News on Thursday. “If my decision to try KSM and his confederates in the tested and effective federal court system had been followed they would be nothing more than a memory today,” Holder said. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said he’s “long advocated that our federal court system is perfectly capable of conducting this kind of trial” and was well-suited to handling serious crimes.

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☆ A scientist lost weight without trying after he stopped eating the types of ultra-processed foods he helped create. Here are 3 ways he cut down.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewA professor of the senses, who used to help multinational food companies create ultra-processed foods, lost weight without trying after he cut them out of his diet when he learned about their health risks. These hyper-palatable foods contain the perfect fat-to-carbohydrate ratio, which makes it near impossible for us to stop eating them, Smith said. "I was consciously cutting out ultra-processed food because of the bad things it might do for my health. He felt more energetic, full for longer, and able to stop eating when he felt full. "You're not going to persuade people to move away from ultra-processed food by telling them it's bad for them.

Persons: —, Barry Smith, Ferrero, hasn't, Smith, Chris Van Tulleken, Linia Patel, Aleksandr Zubkov, It's Organizations: Service, University of London Institute of Philosophy, Business, Northeastern University's Network Science Institute, Research, Nature, Food Locations: UPFs

☆ Some disgruntled 'Bridgerton' fans are turning on the showrunner
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

A two-part release schedule sidelined Colin and Penelope's story for other character arcsLuke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton." "I'm so disappointed honestly by 'Bridgerton' season three, part two," TikToker @lightfrommars said in one video that's been viewed over 770,000 times. Complaints from 'Bridgerton' fans could affect the show — though it's probably safe for nowDoes this spell doom for the Bridgertons? "Bridgerton" season three also topped Nielsen's streaming chart, with 2.19 billion viewing minutes. AdvertisementSo no matter how mad the "Bridgerton" fans are — and how much some factions may insist they're not watching anymore — I'd put my money on the romantic drama's continuation.

Persons: —, Colin Bridgerton, Luke Newton, Penelope Featherington, Nicola Coughlan, Jess Brownell, Chris Van Dusen, Francesca Bridgerton's, Hannah Dodd, Julia Quinn, Phoebe Dynevor, Jean Page, Colin, Liam Daniel, Simon Basset, Daphne Bridgerton, Anthony Bridgerton, Jonathan Bailey, Kate Sharma's, Simone Ashley, Breadcrumbing Penelope, TikToker @lightfrommars, …, John Stirling, Victor Alli, Benedict Bridgerton's, Luke Thompson, Lady Tilley Arnold, Hannah New, Anthony, Kate, Violet Bridgerton, Ruth Gemmell, Danbury's, Lord Anderson, Daniel Francis, it's, we've, Penelope, Bridgerton, Brownell, Eloise Bridgerton, Colin doesn't, he's miffed, Colin's, Polin, Kanthony, Tom Verica, TikToker notwildlin, Maia Douglas, Douglas, Coughlan, Francesca, Michaela Stirling, Michael Stirling, Marie Soledad, fatphobia, she's, Masali Baduza, Netflix There's, Michael, Abbie Mills, We're, Van Dusen, Jenna Ortega, they're, — I'd Organizations: Service, Netflix, Business, Instagram

☆ How 'Bridgerton' Merch, Brand Collabs, and Marketing Made Regency Era Cool Again
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Advertisement'Bridgerton' provided escapist entertainment during a period of isolationPhoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton and Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset in season one of "Bridgerton." Will Tilston, Florence Hunt, Luke Thompson, Ruth Gemmell, Luke Newton, and Nicola Coughlan in "Bridgerton" season three. Not only did "Bridgerton" fans read the novels, but they showed off the books themselves — original editions, newer covers, and limited edition variant box sets — on BookTok. Bath & Body Works teamed up with "Bridgerton" to create a 36-piece collection of candles, body care, and more. Not only did Bath & Body Works' "Bridgerton" products sell well, Cooper said, but they helped attract younger customers to stores thanks to promotional efforts on social media, where the "Bridgerton" campaign was the company's "most engaged" effort of the year.

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☆ Russian court begins hearing treason case against US-Russian citizen
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Christian Edwards | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The trial of a US-Russian dual citizen, accused of committing treason by fundraising for Ukraine’s military, has begun in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg. Chris Van Deerden, Karelina’s boyfriend, told CNN he had bought her tickets to visit the country as a birthday gift. Karelina is among several American citizens being held in Russian prisons, including journalists and former soldiers. His trial will also be held behind closed doors in Yekaterinburg, where he was arrested more than a year ago. Discussing Karelina’s case, the Russian investigative journalist Andrei Soldatov told CNN the FSB aims “to build up a bank of hostages with American passports,” which Moscow can use “as leverage” in any negotiations with Washington.

Persons: Ksenia Karelina, Chris Van Deerden, ”, ” Van Heerden, Karelina, Evan Gershkovich, Andrei Soldatov Organizations: CNN, Federal Security Service, Street Locations: Russian, Yekaterinburg, Ksenia, Ukrainian, Beverly Hills , California, Los Angeles, Russia, New York, Ukraine, American, Moscow, Washington

☆ Apple TV+ is making a big brand partnerships hire as it warms up to advertising
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewApple has made a big brand-partnerships hire who will work across its Apple TV+ entertainment business, a sign that it's serious about becoming a bigger advertising company. Lewinsky's role at Apple is expected to resemble that of Mahta Eghbali, who led copromotions for Apple TV+ films, TV, and sports and who left the company in 2023. Industry sources who work in branded entertainment said Apple TV+ has been stepping up efforts to use brands to promote its entertainment. Apple TV+ doesn't have an ad tier, but it's made a handful of hires from the TV business that have fueled speculation that it plans to introduce one, despite its long-held stance on customer privacy. Apple TV+ also recently hired a marketing vet, Tony Trujillo, to run marketing partnerships.

Persons: —, Mike Lewinsky, Eghbali, Lewinsky, Monica Lewinsky, Barbie, merch, Ted Lasso, It's, Lauren Anderson, Magno Herran, it's, Ricky Strauss, Chris Van Amburg, JP Richards, Tony Trujillo Organizations: Service, Apple, Endeavor, InBev, DP, Marriott International, Visa, Business, Creative Artists Agency, Entertainment Media Ventures, Nike, Tandem, Amazon MGM, Netflix, Lacoste Locations: 160over90

☆ Biden's $1 billion weapons package to Israel is coming back to haunt him
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewAhead of Israel's assault on Rafah, President Joe Biden issued several stark warnings to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A $1 billion arms dealThe statement suggests Biden will continue to move forward with a $1 billion weapons package to Israel. As BI previously reported, the weapons deal could be seen as an attempt to heal Biden's relationship with Netanyahu and to halt accusations that the US is emboldening Iran. For instance, Biden previously withheld a shipment of bombs before announcing that the planned weapons deal would go ahead.

Persons: —, Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, Biden, Netanyahu, BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, Matt Miller, Sen, Chris Van Hollen, Andrew Payne, Payne, Dave Harden Organizations: Service, CNN, Business, MSNBC, Gaza Health Ministry, IDF, Associated Press, State Department, Wall Street Journal, Getty, Washington Post, City University of London, Trump ., US Agency for International Development, West Bank, BBC Locations: Rafah, Israel, Gaza, Tal al, Anadolu, Iran

☆ Biden's move to send $1 billion in weapons to Israel could backfire
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThe US plans to send more than $1 billion in arms and ammunition to Israel despite growing tensions between President Joe Biden and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Getting the weapons to Israel could be a lengthy process. AdvertisementBiden later warned he would withhold additional weaponry if Israel went ahead with a widespread ground assault on the city. Seth Binder, an expert on US weapons sales with the Middle East Democracy Center, told the Journal that Biden's apparent U-turn weakens his influence over Netanyahu. Analysts say that Biden's handling of the Gaza war is among the issues corroding his support among them.

Persons: —, Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu, Biden, Israel, Nathan Howard, Netanyahu —, Seth Binder, Netanyahu, Sen, Chris Van Hollen, BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, he's, Dave Harden Organizations: Service, Israel's, Officials, Street Journal, Business, CNN, White, Getty, Middle East Democracy Center, Washington Post, Pentagon, Israel, Gaza, US Agency for International Development, West Bank, BBC Locations: Israel, Gaza, Rafah, Washington , DC, Iran, Lebanon, Damascus, Syria

☆ One of the wealthiest members of Congress spent over $60 million just to lose Maryland's messy Democratic Senate primary
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewRep. David Trone, one of the wealthiest members of Congress, spent over $60 million of his own fortune to try to win a Democratic Senate primary. With nearly 40% of all votes in, Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is projected to have defeated Trone in Maryland's Democratic US Senate primary, according to Decision Desk HQ. Schumer can't afford to lose the Senate seat if he wants to keep the party's slim majority in the chamber. Related storiesAnd Alsobrooks — who was endorsed by Maryland Democratic heavy hitters including Gov. Republicans see Montana and Ohio as their top Democratic Senate targets this year, while also looking to compete in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Persons: —, David Trone, Angela Alsobrooks, Trone, Alsobrooks, Larry Hogan, Hogan, Chuck Schumer, Schumer, Alsobrooks —, Wes Moore, Sen, Chris Van Hollen, Steny Hoyer —, Maryland doesn't, West Virginia Sen, Joe Manchin's Organizations: Service, Democratic Senate, Associated Press, Democratic, Senate, Republican, Business, GOP, Democrat, Wine, Democratic Party, Maryland, CNN, Republicans, Maryland Democratic, Gov, CBS, WUSA9, The Washington Post, West Virginia, Maryland — Locations: Prince George's, Maryland, Trone, Washington, Montana and Ohio, Arizona , Michigan, Nevada , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin

CNN —President Joe Biden is facing backlash from lawmakers in both parties over his ultimatum that a major Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah would result in a shut-off of some US weapons. “So if you’re worried about Palestinian casualties, the stated policy here actually doesn’t make a ton of sense,” Vance said. The president’s announcement amounted to a turning point in US-Israeli ties since the seven-month conflict between Israel and Hamas began in October. Still, the president’s aides said the message shouldn’t have been a surprise to their intended recipients in Israel given repeated warnings to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “I think President Biden has taken forceful action – so much so there’s been a lot of blowback for his recent public statement.”CNN’s Kit Maher, Aileen Graef, Kevin Liptak, Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood contributed to this report.

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☆ Middle East Crisis U.S. Criticizes Israel for Failure to Protect Civilians in the Gaza Conflict
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Michael Crowley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +9 min

The report also did not find that Israel had intentionally obstructed humanitarian aid into Gaza. Such a finding would have triggered a U.S. law barring military aid to countries that block such assistance. They argue that Israel has indiscriminately killed civilians with American arms and intentionally hindered U.S.-supplied humanitarian aid. Either would violate U.S. laws governing arms transfers to foreign militaries, as well as international humanitarian law, which is largely based on the Geneva Conventions. The United States provides Israel with $3.8 billion in annual military aid, and Congress last month approved an additional $14 billion in emergency funding.

Persons: Biden, Israel “, —, President Biden, Israel, Israel’s, Israel ”, Brian Finucane, Finucane, “, Chris Van Hollen, Netanyahu, Benjamin Netanyahu, Mr, ” “, ”, Josh Paul, Biden’s, John F, Kirby Organizations: State Department, Israel Defense Forces, President, Crisis, United, U.S ., Biden Administration, Israel, The State Department, Central Kitchen Locations: Israel, Gaza, United States, U.S, Rafah, Congress, Geneva, Maryland, ”

☆ A high-stakes report looms over Biden on whether Israel violated international law
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Kylie Atwood | Jennifer Hansler | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

Nic Antaya/Getty Images Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate on the New York University campus in New York on Friday, May 3. Mike Blake/Reuters Pro-Palestinian protesters stand their ground after police breached their encampment at UCLA on May 2. Before police were deployed to campus, pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel supporters were clashing at the school , according to multiple reports. Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images Columbia University students gather for a picket organized by the Student Workers Union (UAW Local 2710) on Monday, April 29. Stefan Jeremiah/AP Israeli flags are reflected in the sunglasses of a demonstrator in front of Columbia University on April 22.

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☆ Biden faces widening partisan split over Israel
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Ronald Brownstein | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

CNN —President Joe Biden is facing more critical moments this week that will test his fraught relationship with his base over Israel’s war in Gaza and potentially widen the partisan split about the Jewish state that has been building for years. Against this backdrop, partisan polarization about Israel among American voters was already widening years before the brutal Hamas attack last October and the devastating Israeli response it triggered. An array of polls this spring show how the war in Gaza has hardened this partisan split. Nearly half of Democrats, but only a little over one-fifth of Republicans in the CBS poll, said the US should pressure Israel to stop the fighting. “Biden has a Democratic caucus that is putting a lot of faith in this process,” she said.

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☆ Local senators slam FAA bill provision that would add long-haul flights to a key DC-area airport and benefit lawmakers: 'Ridiculous and dangerous'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Many lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been pushing for long-haul flights at National Airport for years. But the senators from Virginia and Maryland are firmly against the provision, pointing to safety concerns. AdvertisementFor many members of Congress, the allure of adding long-haul flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is impossible to resist. While Delta Air Lines has thrown its support behind the long-haul provision, United Airlines has opposed the push. Washington Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, while fully equipped to handle long-haul flights, are miles outside of Washington, DC.

Persons: —, Ronald Reagan, Democratic Sens, Mark Warner, Tim Kaine, Virginia, Ben Cardin, Chris Van Hollen, Kaine, Warner, Cardin, Van Hollen Organizations: Capitol, National Airport, FAA, Service, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, National, Federal Aviation Administration, Democratic, DCA, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Locations: Virginia, Maryland, Ronald Reagan Washington, Arlington, Va, Western, America, Baltimore, Washington

☆ For Biden, Aid Package Provides a Welcome Boost on the World Stage
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Peter Baker | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Finally, President Biden had good news to share with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. For a grateful Mr. Zelensky, the timing was propitious. A Russian missile attack, he told Mr. Biden, had just destroyed the television tower in Kharkiv. The House passage of a landmark $95 billion foreign aid package gives Mr. Biden much-needed momentum at a time when his credibility and American leadership have been questioned on the world stage. “This was a historic win for President Biden and for America’s global leadership,” Senator Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, said in an interview.

Persons: Biden, Volodymyr Zelensky, Zelensky, “, Mr, Chris Van Hollen Organizations: Ukraine, Capitol Locations: Ukraine, Wilmington, Del, States, Russian, Kharkiv, Israel, Taiwan, Maryland

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