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Today's Political News Compilation - Thursday, May 9, 2024

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Republican planning impeachment articles against Biden over Israel weapons hold

Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) is prepping articles of impeachment against President Biden after he warned that the U.S. will stop supplying offensive weapons to Israel if its forces launch an invasion into Rafah.

Mills, a first-year lawmaker, unveiled his impeachment resolution Thursday, which charges Biden with abuse of power, and he said he plans to “pursue action” Friday.


























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Argentines strike against spending cuts

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Schools, banks and many shops close across the country, with train and metro services suspended.
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Taylor Swift changes Eras tour setlist for Europe

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The star kicks off the latest leg of her tour in Paris, adding new songs and cutting some favourites.
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US Border Patrol agents come under fire in 'use of force' while working southern border

  • News source: FOX News
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U.S. Border Patrol agents came under fire while working on the southern border from gunmen operating inside Mexico.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed to Fox News that shots were fired from the Mexican side of the El Paso, Texas sector on Wednesday afternoon.

The CBP said that agents were involved in a "use of force incident while responding to reports of shots fired near the border in the Ysleta Station area of responsibility in Texas."

Sources confirmed that CBP agents returned fire.

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California senate candidate blasts UC Berkeley for 'pandering' to anti-Israel protesters after debate canceled

  • News source: FOX News
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FIRST ON FOX: The University of California, Berkeley canceled a fall debate between two California senate candidates in preparation for continued turmoil from continued campus protests.

In email correspondence obtained by Fox News Digital, a debate, tentatively scheduled for early fall on the California campus between Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey, was canceled after the school determined that they "did not have the capacity to ensure a safe and civil event."

"World events have resulted in heightened tensions on campus...
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US school board to vote on restoring Confederate names

  • News source: BBC News - World
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In what may be a first for the US, two Virginia schools could return to their original Confederate names.
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Senate passes bill making it easier to get refunds from airlines after delays or cancellations

  • News source: Mary Clare Jalonick | The Associated Press
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The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.

The bipartisan bill, which comes after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s airports, aims to boost the number of air traffic controllers amid a shortage, improve safety standards and make it easier for customers to get refunds after flights are delayed or canceled, among other measures.

After passing the legislation on a strong 88-4 vote, the...
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Air Vanuatu files for bankruptcy protection after canceling more than 20 flights

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Air Vanuatu has filed for bankruptcy protection a day after the South Pacific state-owned carrier cancelled all international flights
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Seattle to open short-term recovery center for people after a fentanyl overdose

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says the city will open a new space for people to recover and receive treatment for nearly 24 hours after they have overdosed on fentanyl or other drugs
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Fight to save African penguin goes to law

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Every year there are fewer African penguins and soon there may be none at all, scientists warn.
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Online data protection bills become law in Maryland

  • News source: FOX News
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed two measures into law on Thursday that are aimed at better protecting personal data online from Big Tech, including a bill making Maryland the second state to try to create strong limits on information collected on children.

The measure, known as the Maryland Kids Code, seeks to limit data that could be collected from children online and protect them from being flooded with harmful material they were not trying to find.

"Look, the bottom line is Big Tech has been preying on and victimizing our children for way, way...
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Senate overwhelmingly passes FAA reauthorization, sending bill to House

  • News source: FOX News
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The Senate passed a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday, putting pressure on the House to also pass the measure before the Friday at midnight deadline.

The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act passed the upper chamber by a vote of 88 to 4, despite pushback from Virginia and Maryland lawmakers on additional flights added to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., stressed the importance of getting the reauthorization past both...
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Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill ahead of deadline

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.

The bipartisan bill, which comes after a series of close calls between planes at the nation's airports, would boost the number of air traffic controllers, improve safety standards and make it easier for customers to get refunds after flights are delayed or canceled.

It passed the Senate 88-4. The legislation now goes to the House, which is out of session until...
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Biden campaigns in battleground Wisconsin, emphasizing his economic record over Trump

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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A majority of voters says the economy is a major factor for them. President Biden visited Racine, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, the future home of a Microsoft data center. It's also where his predecessor, former President Donald Trump, touted a project that ended up falling flat as Mr. Biden looks to contrast their economic records.
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House rejects effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from leadership role

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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The House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership role. Fewer than a dozen Republicans joined Greene in the vote as Democratic leaders showed their support for Johnson.
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Biden says the U.S. won't supply weapons to Israel for Rafah invasion

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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In a major shift in U.S. policy, President Biden said the U.S. will not supply weapons for any invasion of Rafah as Israel considers a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city.
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