Month: December 2023
UN General Assembly votes to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, U.S. opposes resolution
The vote in the 193-member world body was 153 in favor, 10 against and 23 abstention, greater support than for an Oct. 27 resolution that called for a “humanitarian truce” leading to a cessation of hostilities.
Read MoreFallout rises from McCarthy handshake deal with White House – The Hill
Fallout rises from McCarthy handshake deal with White House The Hill
Read MoreIn a reversal, Donald Trump says he won’t testify in his own defense in New York fraud trial – NBC News
In a reversal, Donald Trump says he won’t testify in his own defense in New York fraud trial NBC News Video: Trump says he won’t testify at NY civil fraud trial. Legal expert has theory why CNN Trump’s defense concludes its case
Read MoreNew York’s high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of the U.S. House
The state’s bipartisan redistricting commission will now be tasked with coming up with new districts, which will then go before the Democrat-controlled Legislature for approval.
Read MoreWhite House open to new border expulsion law, mandatory detention and increased deportations in talks with Congress – CBS News
White House open to new border expulsion law, mandatory detention and increased deportations in talks with Congress CBS News
Read MoreUS Treasury, White House Top Brass Signal Argentina Support With Early Visits – Sources – U.S. News & World Report
US Treasury, White House Top Brass Signal Argentina Support With Early Visits – Sources U.S. News & World Report
Read MoreCan Ukraine continue its fight against Russia with dwindling U.S. support?
U.S. support for Ukraine’s war against Russia is fast eroding. Ukraine’s Volodymr Zelenskyy visited Washington today to make a last-ditch push for more U.S. weapons and aid.
Read MoreAs COP28 winds down, climate advocate finds draft agreement “disappointing”
With COP28 climate talks coming to an end, NPR’s Ari Shapiro checks in with climate policy analyst Rachel Cleetus on where the latest agreement stands.
Read MoreParliament vote upholds UK policy to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda
The British House of Commons voted to keep one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s signature policies alive: a plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda.
Read MoreParliament vote upholds UK policy to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda
The British House of Commons voted to keep one of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s signature policies alive: a plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda.
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