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Today's Political News Compilation - Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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New US sanctions against Russia target weapons development, ban uranium imports for nuclear power

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on hundreds of companies and people tied to Russia’s weapons development program, more than a dozen Chinese entities accused of helping Moscow find workarounds to earlier penalties, and individuals linked to the death of Kremlin opposition leader Alexei Navalny.



























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Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low

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The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week and remains historically low as the labor market continues to show resiliency in the face of high interest rates and elevated inflation
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Peloton cutting about 400 jobs worldwide; CEO McCarthy stepping down

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Peloton is cutting about 400 jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring effort and its CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down after two years as the company continues to work on turning around its business
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Donald Trump rallies supporters in crucial battleground states

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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For the first time since his New York criminal trial got underway, former President Donald Trump returned to campaigning on Wednesday, this time in Michigan and Wisconsin, which are two crucial battleground states in the 2024 election. On the campaign trail, he highlighted his role in overturning Roe v. Wade, and emphasized his opinion that abortion should be left to the states. Trump will be in court Thursday as his criminal trial resumes.
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Arizona Senate repeals 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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Arizona’s governor plans to sign a bill Thursday to repeal a 160-year old abortion ban. It was revived by the state Supreme Court last month. The Arizona Senate, which is controlled by Republicans, narrowly voted to repeal the law that bans almost all abortions.
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Iran charges journalists after BBC report on teen protester's death

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Iran’s judiciary rejects as “fake” a BBC report that alleges security forces killed Nika Shakarami.
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Cambodia blames heatwave for deadly ammo blast

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An ammunition blast that killed 20 soldiers is being partly blamed on a heatwave gripping the region.
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Words and Consequences in the Trump Trial

  • News source: NYT > Politics
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Former President Donald J. Trump has spent decades saying whatever he wants, whenever he wants. But as a criminal defendant on trial in Manhattan, his words now come with very different consequences.
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'No leadership': Resurfaced post comes back to haunt Biden after anti-Israel protests sweep the nation

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A 2020 social media post by then-presidential candidate Joe Biden blaming then-President Trump for violence in the United States is drawing renewed criticism after violence has erupted on college campuses nationwide stemming from anti-Israel protests.

"Remember: every example of violence Donald Trump decries has happened on his watch," Biden posted on Twitter, now known as X, in August 2020. "Under his leadership. During his presidency."

Social media users have looked back on that post in recent days, given the increased violence and arrests being...
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Sen Mike Lee targets university grants, cites 'woke DEI programs,' anti-Israel riots

  • News source: FOX News
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FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is taking on university subsidies from the federal government as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs expand and schools lose control over antisemitic protests and riots across the country.

The Utah Republican introduced the No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act in the Senate on Thursday, with Freedom Caucus member Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., introducing a companion version in the House. The measure is also co-sponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan.

"The tax dollars of hardworking American families are...
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Biden campaign continues focus on abortion with new ad buy

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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President Biden's campaign is launching a new seven-figure ad buy Thursday centered around abortion, a centerpiece issue for his campaign, as it attempts to link restrictive state abortion bans to former President Donald Trump.

It will run on the two-year anniversary of the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion on the Dobbs case, which overturned Roe v. Wade and transferred decisions about abortion access to the states.

The campaign ad, titled "Prosecute," first shared with CBS News, features an OBGYN physician in Texas talking about how the...
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Cambodia blames heatwave for deadly ammo blast

  • News source: BBC News - World
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An ammunition blast that killed 20 soldiers is being partly blamed on a heatwave gripping the region.
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Russia blamed for GPS interference affecting flights in Europe

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Experts say Russia has been jamming GPS signals in certain European regions, leading to disruption for civilian aircraft.
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‘What do I do now that my sons have been swept away?’

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Two of Grishon Waiganjo's sons were swept away in recent flooding in Kenya that has killed hundreds of people.
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'King of Twang' guitarist Duane Eddy dies at 86

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The Grammy-winning US guitarist is hailed by many as one of the founding fathers of rock and roll.
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Matt Gaetz blasts House antisemitism legislation as ‘ridiculous hate speech bill’

  • News source: FOX News
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Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., railed against the House’s antisemitism legislation on Wednesday, blasting it as a "ridiculous hate speech bill" before the legislation was ultimately passed.

The Antisemitism Awareness Act aims to crack down on antisemitism on college campuses and would expand the legal definition of antisemitism used to enforce anti-discrimination laws. The bill comes at a time when anti-Israel protests are raging at college campuses across the country.

It was passed overwhelmingly by a 320-91 vote in the House, but that’s not before...
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