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Today's Political News Compilation - Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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Biden says the US is rushing weaponry to Ukraine as he signs a $95 billion war aid measure into law

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he was immediately rushing badly needed weaponry to Ukraine as he signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that also included assistance for Israel, Taiwan and other global hot spots. The announcement marked an end to the long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine, with Biden promising that U.S. weapons shipment would begin making the way into Ukraine “in the next few hours.”

























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Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned

  • News source: BBC News - World
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New York court says Hollywood mogul, who remains in prison on other charges, did not receive a fair trial.
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Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.
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GOP state lawmakers appeal to SCOTUS to challenge Biden's 'usurpations' of their power to run elections

  • News source: FOX News
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A group of Pennsylvania state legislators have taken their fight for the right to sue President Biden over his election executive order (EO) to the Supreme Court.

A group of 27 state lawmakers are asking the high court to give them standing in a case challenging Biden’s March 2021 Executive Order 14019 on "promoting access to voting," after a lower court ruled that they lacked standing, according to a petition for writ of certiorari that was filed on Tuesday and shared with Fox News Digital.

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Trump greets supporters, union workers at NYC construction site: 'Amazing show of affection'

  • News source: FOX News
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Former President Donald Trump stopped by a construction site in New York City to thank them for their support amid his ongoing trial.

The former president's caravan pulled up to meet the hundreds of fans and union workers seeking autographs and selfies on Thursday morning.

Trump told reporters on the scene that he appreciated the "amazing show of affection" ahead of his appearance in Manhattan court and a key U.S. Supreme Court hearing on presidential immunity in Washington.

"We have a big case today – this judge wouldn’t allow me to go, but we...
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Here’s the latest on the argument.

  • News source: NYT > Politics
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The justices is considering whether the former president must face trial on charges that he tried to subvert the 2020 election.
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Trump Visits a Construction Site in Manhattan Before His Trial Resumes

  • News source: Michael Gold
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Hours before he was set to return to the courthouse for his criminal trial in Manhattan, former President Donald J. Trump started Thursday morning by visiting a construction site in a campaign stop that exemplified the balancing act required for a candidate who is also a criminal defendant.

In the shadow of what will eventually be the 70-story headquarters of one of the nation’s biggest banks, Mr. Trump shook hands with union workers in a visit meant to highlight his support from working-class voters and draw attention to his criticism of President...
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Trump immunity case live updates: Supreme Court to hear historic arguments

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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The Supreme Court will hear a historic case on whether former President Donald Trump can be criminally prosecuted over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.
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Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned in New York

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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The rape conviction of movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been overturned by New York's highest court.
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US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite higher interest rates imposed by the Federal Reserve in its bid to curb inflation
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Watch: Visitors react to trial Venice tourist fee

  • News source: BBC News - World
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From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.
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Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted.
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Namibia condemns tourists posing naked in dune safari

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Photos of the three naked tourists have gone viral in Namibia, angering the authorities.
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Prisoners escape after rain damages Nigeria prison

  • News source: BBC News - World
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A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.
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Trump taunts former AG Bill Barr even after endorsement for president

  • News source: FOX News
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Former President Donald Trump had some fun on social media at the expense of a former member of his administration — even after a presidential endorsement.

Trump took a swipe at former Attorney General William Barr on Thursday, following Barr's endorsement of Trump for president earlier this month.

"Wow! Former A.G. Bill Barr, who let a lot of great people down by not investigating Voter Fraud in our Country, has just Endorsed me for President despite the fact that I called him 'Weak, Slow Moving, Lethargic, Gutless, and Lazy,'". Trump wrote via...
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Police arrest 93 in LA as Gaza protests intensify in US

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Dozens are taken into custody as police clear an encampment at the University of Southern California.
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