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☆ Ukraine is relying on drones to hold back Russian advances. Troops on the frontline are fearing the worst
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Nick Paton Walsh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine CNN —The Russian assault, caught in grainy feeds from multiple drones, is relentless and daily. Yet two vehicles make it to the treeline and drop off Russian troops to shelter in the scant winter foliage. Another scene involves a Ukrainian drone unit defending another village, mostly without infantry support, encircled by Russian troops. We constantly hear about it from intercepts, that they have replacements and rotations.”Kotia, a reconnaissance sniper from the 15th National Guard. The footage shows a local in an orange shirt, guiding advancing Russian troops to a basement where Ukrainian soldiers were hiding.

Persons: ”, Pokrovsk, Selydove, Donald Trump, “, Kashei, Kotia, ” Kotia, Vladimir Putin Organizations: Ukraine CNN, Aging, CNN, National Guard, 15th National Guard, Pokrovsk . CNN Troops, Trump, Pokrovsk Locations: Ukraine, Ukrainian, Pokrovsk, Russia, Selydove, Russian, Russia’s Kursk, Kurakhove, gunpoint, Geneva

— As President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration solidifies its plan for mass deportations, local law enforcement agencies are preparing to ramp up a controversial program that allows them to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It authorizes ICE to delegate to state and local law enforcement officers the ability to perform certain functions of an immigration officer. According to ICE, as of May 2024, law enforcement agencies in 21 states participated in the program. Other critics have also said the 287(g) program merely serves as a political messaging tool for conservative sheriffs. Earlier this month, the Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance that prohibits the use of city resources in immigration enforcement.

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☆ The senators who will determine the fate of Trump's Cabinet picks: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

In today’s edition, two of our Capitol Hill experts, Sahil Kapur and Frank Thorp V, break down the key senators to watch in the confirmation battles over Donald Trump's Cabinet. Plus, national political correspondent Steve Kornacki takes a break from election data to dive into the polling around what Americans plan to serve at Thanksgiving this year. Programming note: From the Politics Desk is taking a holiday break the rest of the week. Trump’s Cabinet picks present an opening for Collins to further demonstrate her independent streak if she chooses to vote against some of Trump’s more controversial picks. The Cabinet nominees could be an opportunity for him to flex his muscle and use his vote to shape Trump’s agenda.

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A Kansas City Chiefs-themed romance is the center of the new Hallmark movie “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” But don’t expect any references to tight end Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift. King said the players were “all so sweet and very talented,” adding that Donna Kelce was also “a hoot” to work with. “But we’re just forever grateful that all of them agreed to be a part of our movie.”In the movie, Donna Kelce wears a No. On Friday, she will make her acting debut in a different Hallmark movie — this time with nods to her son Jason Kelce, the former Philadelphia Eagles center. For its 15th annual “Countdown to Christmas,” Hallmark said it plans to debut 47 new movies total.

Persons: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Andy Reid, Donna Kelce, Kelce, ”, Tyler Hynes, Janel Parrish, Swift, Hynes, Derrick, ” Hynes, we’re, Alana, Hunter King, Trey Smith, Mecole Hardman, Clyde Edwards, George Karlaftis, King, Donna, ” King, Travis Kelce —, Nic’s, Jason Kelce, ” Darren Abbott, Hallmark’s, ” Hallmark Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Hallmark, NFL, Variety, Chiefs, ”, Kansas City, Philadelphia Eagles, Eagles, “ Sports Locations: Swift, Philadelphia

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a United States-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon. Biden said the U.S., and partners including France, "will make sure this deal is implemented fully." Their world is absolutely shattered," Biden said, adding that Hamas' only way out of the war with Israel is to release the hostages. Shortly after the president's announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that his Cabinet had approved the U.S.-brokered deal, 10 ministers to one. In this multifront war in the Middle East, the Lebanon conflict has become a key focus for Israel in recent months.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Hassan Ammar, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Netanyahu, That’s Organizations: Hezbollah, Israel Locations: Israel, United States, Lebanon, Lebanese, U.S, France, Beirut, Gaza, Iran, Tehran

Beer is included in those categories and a huge share of American drinkers could face higher costs too, given the popularity of Corona and Modelo, the latter of which is now the No. Trump has insisted that countries of origin would pay the cost of any tariffs his administration seeks to impose. In a new note, analysts at Goldman Sachs estimated Trump's latest plans would cause inflation to increase by nearly 1%. In an interview with CNBC last week, the chief financial officer of Walmart said the big-box giant was bracing for potentially higher prices for its customers. But there probably will be cases where prices will go up for consumers.”

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Goldman Sachs, China —, ” John David Rainey, ” Organizations: University of California, U.S, UC Davis, Corona, Modelo, Goldman, Trump, CNBC, Walmart Locations: Mexico, Davis, U.S, China

Across the country, high-quality, accessible and affordable early child care can be difficult to find. “But what we could do instead was really focus on family child care homes. They give us the opportunity to add child care in a family setting,” she added. According to the Census Bureau, 35% of parents with children under age 5 have no formal child care arrangements. Lynnette Washington, a member of the inaugural 3by3 program cohort, plays with children at her Mama B’s Rising Stars daycare.

Persons: ”, Holly Glasgow, “, B’s, Angie Williams, Steve Barnett, ” Barnett, ” Glasgow, we’ll Organizations: Shelton State Community College, NBC, Census, Glasgow, National Institute for Early Education Research Locations: Alabama, Tuscaloosa, “, Glasgow, Shelton State, Tuscaloosa County, Washington, Lynnette Washington, ” Glasgow

The death of a 2-year-old western lowland gorilla at a Canadian zoo earlier this month was found to be the result of human error, the zoo announced. The care team member — intending to separate Eyare from other gorillas for an individual training session — accidentally activated the wrong door, striking the young gorilla, who sustained traumatic head injuries. The zoo said that they immediately launched a formal investigation into Eyare's death and removed the gorilla care team member responsible from the workplace following the incident. That member will be "reassigned to another area of the zoo and will undergo further staff training for that area." The zoo said they are also exploring the idea of transitioning to alternative door and control designs, instead of continuing to use hydraulic doors.

Persons: Colleen Baird, —, Eyare, Baird Organizations: Calgary Zoo, Wilder Institute Locations: American

Back in 2006 in Italy, newly elected Vladimir Luxuria was briefly barred from using the ladies' room when she took her seat in Parliament. "What is happening to Sarah McBride is rank politics." "So I am very sympathetic to Sarah McBride." During her four years in the Polish Parliament, Grodzka also faced verbal attacks and was repeatedly misgendered by fellow Polish lawmaker Krystyna Pawlowicz. In recent years — nearly a decade after she left Parliament — Grodzka is still occasionally on the receiving end of personal attacks from Polish lawmakers, as the country's right-wing has embraced anti-LGBTQ sentiments.

Persons: Sarah McBride, Vladimir Luxuria, McBride, Nancy Mace, Donald Trump, ”, Mace, Mike Johnson, Sarah McBride Bill Clark, Getty Images McBride, ” Luxuria, Georgina Beyer, Anna Grodzka, Luxuria, Elisabetta Gardini, Silvio Berlusconi, Gardini, huff, Kamala Harris ’, Biden, Harris, Grodzka, Krystyna Pawlowicz, “ Krystyna, Grodza, — Grodzka, Beyer, “ Organizations: U.S . Congress, NBC News, South Carolina Republican, Republican, Trump, Getty Images, NBC, Republicans, NFL, Pink News Locations: Italy, Delaware, Rome, New Zealander, Polish, Britain

☆ Animal rights extremist wanted for U.S. bombings caught in Wales after more than 20 years on the run
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Michael-Kosnar-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Michael Kosnar | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

An animal rights extremist believed to be behind a pair of bombings in Northern California over two decades ago was caught in Wales on Monday, authorities said. FBI Director Christopher Wray celebrated the capture of Daniel Andreas San Diego, 46, saying on Tuesday the suspect will finally be held "accountable" for his alleged acts of "violence and destruction." He's also accused of sending a "bomb strapped with nails" that went off at a nutritional company, Shaklee Corp., in nearby Pleasanton, on Sept. 26, 2003. The FBI believed that San Diego, who was born in Berkeley, bombed the firms because they had worked with another lab that had conducted animals experiments. “There’s a right way and a wrong way to express your views in our country, and turning to violence and destruction of property is not the right way," Wray added.

Persons: Christopher Wray, Daniel Andreas San, “ Daniel San Diego’s, ” Wray, He's, There’s, Wray Organizations: FBI, Chiron Corp, Shaklee Corp Locations: Northern California, Wales, Daniel Andreas San Diego, San Francisco, Diego, Emeryville, Pleasanton, San Diego, Berkeley

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☆ 'Moana 2' makes history by releasing Maori-language version alongside premiere
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Kaitlyn Schwanemann | Kaitlyn Schwanemann Is An Intern For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The Wednesday global premiere will be accompanied by “Moana 2 Reo Māori,” a special release Thursday in theaters in New Zealand, featuring voiceovers in the indigenous Polynesian language. “Moana 2” and “Moana 2 Reo Māori” reunite Moana — having just received an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors — with Maui three years later for a new seafaring adventure. In 1972, Māori people worked together to deliver the Māori language petition to the New Zealand Parliament. The petition, which garnered more than 30,000 signatures, urged the government to offer the Māori language in schools, and implement courses teaching Māori culture and history in schools with larger Māori populations. “Our work aims to honor the legacy of those who fought tirelessly for the survival of our language,” Waititi said.

Persons: “, “ Moana, Māori, ”, Māori ”, Moana —, Tweedie Waititi, ” Waititi, Waititi, you’ve, Chelsea Winstanley, Mia Henry, Teirney, “ Coco Organizations: Disney, New, Pacific, UNESCO, New Zealand Parliament, Matewa Media, reo, Walt Disney Animation Studios Locations: New Zealand, “, Maui, It’s, Haka, Aotearoa

That means buyers can combine existing tax credits with the deep discounts on offer over the next three months. Hours after Newsom announced his proposal Monday, Bloomberg News reported that his office planned to exclude Teslas from any state rebate program, citing an idea to limit the proposed aid based on automakers’ EV market shares. The current federal tax credit also applies to leases, and some dealerships are exploiting a loophole that allows EV lessees to qualify for the full $7,500 credit without meeting income or manufacturer requirements. In a recent Edmunds analysis of mid-priced vehicles leased this year, the average monthly payment for EVs when factoring in tax credits was $428, far lower than the $572 for vehicles with gas engines. “If the tax credit goes away and it’s a significant amount that’s being utilized by dealers, you’ll have them rather upset for a while,” Drury said.

Persons: Donald Trump, EVs, ”, Jay Turner, Gavin Newsom’s, Turner, Biden, “ We’re, ” Newsom, Trump, he’d, Karoline Leavitt, Ivan Drury, ” Drury, who’s, Drury, I’d, ” Turner, Elon Musk, Trump’s, Musk, Tesla, Newsom, “ It’s, you’re, ” Buyers Organizations: Wellesley College, Republican, White House, Trump, Cox Automotive, U.S, Congress, Trump White, “ Department, Government, Bloomberg News, ’ EV, NBC News, EV lessees, ” Locations: California, Colorado and Massachusetts, Edmunds, China, Mexico, Canada, U.S

Over 18,000 people have registered online to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships in Mexico’s contentious new selection process, officials said Monday. The ruling party pushed through a constitutional reform in September to make all federal judges stand for election, replacing the system where court employees and lawyers mainly move up through the ranks. Now, candidates for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships need only a law degree, a grade point average of 3.2, “five years of professional experience” and five letters of recommendation from neighbors or friends. According to the plan, evaluation committees will have just over a month to review thousands of resumes and whittle the field to about 10 candidates or less for each of the 881 judgeships and nine seats on the Supreme Court. Some critics argue that the current justice system, which is riddled with nepotism, corruption and a lack of accountability, needs to be changed.

Persons: ”, Arturo Zaldivar, Claudia Sheinbaum, whittle, Sergio Méndez Silva, “, there’s, Minerva Martínez Garza Organizations: Supreme, Foundation for Justice Locations: Nuevo, Mexico

☆ Millions to hit the roads for Thanksgiving ahead of 'Arctic' temperatures on Thursday
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Patrick-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Patrick Smith | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Millions of travelers on Tuesday will battle severe weather and congested highways to reach loved ones for Thanksgiving. The National Weather Service (NWS) said in an update early Monday that a pair of weather systems were expected to bring an "Arctic outbreak" across the Central U.S. Wednesday and into Thanksgiving Thursday. Temperatures in the Northern Great Plains will only reach the high teens and 20s Tuesday and Wednesday, 15-25 degrees lower than the seasonal average. The NWS office for the Twin Cities said that Thursday could see lows of zero to 13 degrees Fahrenheit. Roberto Schmidt / AFP via Getty ImagesAs of 7 a.m. Tuesday, airports seemed to be handling the influx of Thanksgiving travelers; there was only one flight cancellation listed across the country Tuesday morning on FlightAware's Misery Map of airline disruption, with just 55 delays.

Persons: Ronald Reagan, Roberto Schmidt, “, I’ve, Jeff Couture, Janis, Ken Allen, — Organizations: National Weather Service, Central U.S, NWS, Twin, Rockies, Michigan, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, AFP, Getty, NBC New, Newark, AAA Locations: Twin Cities, California, Sierra Nevada, Michigan Peninsular, Lake Ontario, Ronald Reagan Washington, Arlington , Va, Connecticut, Portugal, NBC New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia

☆ Dozens of audios reveal high-ranking Brazilian officers pressured Bolsonaro to stage a coup
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

The audios are not directly related to the Nov. 21 formal accusation by Brazil’s police that Bolsonaro and 36 others attempted to stage a coup. In a voice message to Gen. Fernandes, Col. Reginaldo Vieira de Abreu used an expression frequently repeated by Bolsonaro to argue the country’s constitution should be ignored. In an audio from Dec. 8, Bolsonaro’s aide-de-camp, Lt. Col. Mauro Cid, is heard telling Gen. Fernandes that time was running out to keep his boss in office. He waits, waits, waits, waits to see where it is going. We have popular support.”Thousands of Bolsonaro followers camped outside army facilities to pressure military leaders to side with the then-president.

Persons: Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Alexandre de Moraes, Lula, —, de Moraes, de Moraes ’, Roberto Raimundo Criscuoli, Mario Fernandes, ” Criscuoli, “, Bolsonaro, Fernandes, Reginaldo Vieira de Abreu, ”, Bolsonaro’s, Col, Mauro Cid, Gen, ” Cid, ” De Moraes ’, Cid, Walter Braga Netto Organizations: Federal Police, Associated Press, United, Bolsonaro’s, Media Locations: Brasilia, Audios

☆ Abortions increase after Roe overturned and Mario Andretti talks new Formula 1 team: Morning Rundown
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Elizabeth Robinson | Elizabeth Robinson Is A Newsletter Editor For Nbc News | Based In Los Angeles. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

And former racing champ Mario Andretti shares early ideas for his new Formula 1 team. The much-anticipated decision comes after a yearlong saga marked by drama and bitter tensions between F1 and Andretti Global, led by former world champion Mario Andretti. Sahil Kapur, an NBC News senior politics reporter and F1 enthusiast, spoke exclusively to Mario Andretti about his ambitions for the new team. The one thing Mario, America’s last former F1 champion, hasn’t done is build an F1 team. Read more about Sahil’s exclusive interview with Mario Andretti.

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☆ She went on vacation to Southern Italy and never returned to the United States
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Silvia Marchetti | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —With plenty of sunshine, beautiful beaches and a slow-paced lifestyle, it’s little wonder that Southern Italy is such a sought-after vacation destination, with most visitors looking back wistfully over their stay as they finally head home. The Baroque “jewel” of Southern Italy, full of elegant palazzos and cozy piazzas, bewitched her. Blackmon had previously gained experience of life in Northern Italy, all thanks to a Hollywood movie. Courtesy Michele BlackmonHowever, for Blackmon, Florence represented an extension of her lavish LA lifestyle, with the high prices to match. Now, having established her new life in Lecce, she says she’s still dabbling as a lifestyle consultant, helping foreigners who want to relocate to Southern Italy.

Persons: Michele Blackmon, Blackmon, “, Covid, ” Blackmon, I’m, ‘ Florence, Einstein, ”, she’s, ’ Blackmon, Florence, She’s, Villa, it’s, Florentine, Italy, pinches Organizations: CNN, Lecce, Yorkshire, Sun, Villa Regina Locations: Southern Italy, Los Angeles, Italy’s Puglia, Lecce, Italy, Florence, Puglia, ”, United States, Northern Italy, LA, “, Blackmon

☆ Google and Meta urge Australia to delay social media ban for children
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

SYDNEY, Australia — Google and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying more time is needed to assess its potential impact. Google and Meta said in their submissions that the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead. The age-verification system may include biometrics or government identification to enforce a social media age cut-off. “In its present form, the bill is inconsistent and ineffective.”The law would force social media platforms, and not parents or children, to take reasonable steps to ensure age-verification protections are in place. ByteDance’s TikTok said the bill lacked clarity and that it had “significant concerns” with the government’s plan to pass the bill without detailed consultation with experts, social media platforms, mental health organizations and young people.

Persons: Anthony Albanese’s, Meta, ” Meta, “, ByteDance’s TikTok, ” TikTok, Elon Musk’s Organizations: Google, Facebook, Meta, “, Liberal Locations: SYDNEY, Australia, U.S

Former Formula 1 world champion Mario Andretti will be a director on the board of the newly approved Cadillac F1 team, which puts a famous American car maker with racing partner Andretti Global on the grid in 2026. An elated Mario Andretti spoke to NBC News about achieving his dream and his role in the new team: advising on driver selection and the technical side. Do you know when this team is going to become a “works” team with its own power unit? For F1’s U.S. audience, this is a huge deal — finally an American car manufacturer and a well-known racing team Andretti. Ten teams seems a lot, but there’s a lot more drivers, lot more talent out there.

Persons: Mario Andretti, Andretti, Dan Towriss, Michael Andretti, Ferrari, ”, Mario, You’ll, Niki Lauda, Mercedes, Michael, That’s, wasn’t, Ferrari —, it’s Mercedes, We’re, that’s, you’re, —, Colton Herta, — he’s, we’re, Valtteri Bottas, Liam Lawson, it’d Organizations: Cadillac, Andretti Global, Andretti, GM, NBC News, Olympics, Ferrari Locations: American, Italy, Las Vegas

Here are nine key senators to watch in the nomination battles. The incoming majority leader is nobody’s idea of an ultra-MAGA Republican, but he understands his assignment: advance the Trump agenda. Does he choose to be a heat shield for members who quietly want to buck Trump without doing so publicly? The answers will set the tone for a long-awaited new era facing the Senate GOP. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.McConnell is the ultimate free agent as he relinquishes the job of Senate Republican leader after a record 18 years.

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☆ Family of woman fatally shot by police officer given $20M settlement by New Mexico city
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Madison Lambert | Madison Lambert Is An Assignment Editor At Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The family of a woman shot dead by a former New Mexico police officer has reached a $20 million settlement with the city that employed him, ahead of his murder trial next year. A minutes-long interaction takes place between the three and Gomez eventually leaves the vehicle to speak with the officer. After returning to the vehicle, Gomez then attempts to flee the scene and Hernandez fires at least three shots into the vehicle. Shannon Kennedy, attorney for Gomez’ family, said in a statement to the Las Cruces Sun-News that Gomez’s parents, children and siblings are still mourning her loss. "They are grateful to the City of Las Cruces for recognizing the injustice of Teresa’s death," Kennedy said.

Persons: Felipe Hernandez, Teresa Gomez, Hernandez, Gomez, ”, Shannon Kennedy, Gomez ’, Kennedy Organizations: Las, Las Cruces Sun, NBC Locations: New Mexico, Cruces, Las Cruces

☆ Myanmar rebel army ready for talks with junta, backed by China
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

An ethnic minority army that is part of a formidable rebel alliance fighting Myanmar’s ruling military has announced its willingness to hold talks with the junta after a yearlong battle along the Myanmar-China border. So, we need to find a way out,” TNLA spokesperson Lway Yay Oo said. The other two groups in the alliance, the Arakan Army and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The rebel alliance had previously reached a ceasefire in January with Myanmar’s military during China-mediated talks, but the deal collapsed in June and fighting resumed. Myanmar’s parallel administration, the National Unity Government, said Beijing must consider the desires of Myanmar’s people when getting involved in the country’s crisis.

Persons: ”, Lway Yay Oo, Kyaw Zaw Organizations: Arakan Army, Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, Myanmar’s, Reuters, National Unity Government Locations: Myanmar, China, Beijing, Suu, Shan, China’s, Yangon

☆ Malaysian court orders return of Swatch watches featuring LGBTQ designs
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A Malaysian court ordered the government on Monday to return rainbow-colored watches and accessories made by Swatch Group that were seized last year for designs celebrating LGBTQ rights, a prosecutor told Reuters. The government later prohibited any LGBTQ references on Swatch watches, boxes, wrappers, accessories or other items, saying such products may harm morality and public interest. Swatch Group filed a lawsuit challenging the seizure, saying it was illegal and damaged its reputation. A lawyer for Swatch Group declined to comment on the decision. Swatch Group declined to comment.

Persons: Mohammad Sallehuddin Md Ali, ”, Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Anwar Ibrahim Organizations: Malaysian, Swatch Group, Swatch, Court, Reuters Locations: Malaysia, Swiss, Kuala Lumpur

☆ Philippine president vows to fight back after assassination threat by estranged VP
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

MANILA, the Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed Monday to fight back against what he called reckless and troubling threats against him, speaking out after his estranged vice president said he would be assassinated if she herself were killed. “If planning the assassination of the president is that easy, how much more for ordinary citizens?” he said. Sara Duterte told reporters she had yet to hear the president’s statement but she recalled the 1983 assassination of former Senator Benigno Aquino, for which she blamed the Marcos family, without giving proof. “The whole nation fought back when their family killed Benigno Aquino Jr.,” Duterte told reporters. Rodrigo Duterte told the hearings that he was solely responsible for the bloody crackdown and has urged the ICC to “hurry up” with its investigation.

Persons: Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Marcos, Sara Duterte, Rodrigo Duterte, ” Marcos, ” “, ”, Benigno Aquino, Aquino, Ferdinand Marcos, “, Benigno Aquino Jr, ” Duterte, Sara Duterte’s, Duterte, Jesse Hermogenes Andres, ” Andres, Martin Romualdez, ” Sara Duterte’s Organizations: firebrand, National Bureau of Investigation, ”, National Security Council, ICC Locations: MANILA, Philippines, Philippine, Manila

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