Trump threw his support behind Johnson, seeking to halt a bid from within the GOP to oust the speaker.
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House passes policing bills as GOP seeks to highlight crime as campaign issue
The House approved a trio of bills Wednesday aimed at supporting law enforcement during National Police Week — legislation largely opposed by Democrats, as leaders on the left decried GOP attempts to downplay the events of Jan. 6, 2021. ...The Hill - Politics -
Czech billionaire’s bid for Royal Mail is problematic from every angle
Tories and Labour can no longer afford to be noncommittal. Daniel Křetínský’s offer needs maximum scrutiny. Royal Mail owner backs £3.5bn takeover offer by Czech billionaireAlmost every aspect of Daniel Křetínský’s fresh offer for the owner of the ...The Guardian - World -
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House kills motion to vacate Johnson from speakership
The House on Wednesday rejected an effort by GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.CNN - Top stories -
Johnson defends decision to attend Trump trial, calling the case ‘an atrocity’
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defended his decision to attend former President Trump’s hush money trial in New York earlier this week, calling the case an “atrocity.” In an interview with NBC News, Johnson said he rode in the car with the former ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Gething sacks minister alleging she leaked to media
Hannah Blythyn denies Vaughan Gething's claim she leaked pandemic-era text messages.BBC News - Top stories -
Anthony Albanese defends evicting tenant from his Sydney property
Australian prime minister says he charged ‘about half’ of market rent for four years to tenants who had previously praised him as a landlord. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app ...The Guardian - World -
‘He is borrowing from Trump’: the rise of Robert Fico, Slovakia’s populist leader
The veteran politician shot and wounded on Wednesday, is a fan of Viktor Orbán and has embraced ever more extreme positions to retain power. Robert Fico ‘in life-threatening condition’ – latest updatesSlovakia prime minister Robert Fico shot and ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
OBJ 'at peace' with supporting role for Dolphins
New Dolphins receiver Odell Beckham Jr. said he's comfortable with a support role at this point of his career. "I used to carry a lot of anger," he said. "... Now I just feel at peace."ESPN - Sports -
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The race to raise blood money to halt an execution
A Kenyan mother's desperate attempts to save her son who is on death row in Saudi Arabia.BBC News - Top stories -
R.F.K. Jr. Draws Another $8 Million From His Running Mate, Nicole Shanahan
Ms. Shanahan, who has fueled Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign financially since becoming his running mate, has now poured nearly $15 million into the long-shot effort to elect him president.The New York Times - Top stories -
GameStop and AMC shares were halted 38 times on Tuesday. This expert has been arguing for decades that halts don’t work.
Charles M.C. Lee, professor emeritus at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, has been questioning the wisdom of trading halts for some time.MarketWatch - Business -
2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, scores, results: Celtics oust Cavs, advance to Eastern Conference finals
The Celtics became the first team to punch their ticket to the final four of the NBA playoffsCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
TikTok creators sue U.S. government in a bid to stop potential ban
TikTok creators sued the U.S. government on Tuesday, alleging a new law that could ban the app violates their free speech rights under the 1st Amendment. The legislation is meant to force Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the service.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Tiktok -
House GOP’s top-line figure for 2025 government funding to drop this week
Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), chair of the House Appropriations Committee, said Wednesday that House Republicans will release their proposed top-line number for government funding for most of 2025 later this week. Cole said Wednesday afternoon that ...The Hill - Politics -
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Putin arrives in China as US slams Beijing for supporting Ukraine war
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Putin in China as US slams Beijing for supporting Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing ...The Hill - Politics - China -
Gold Edges Higher, Supported by Fed Rate-Cut Bets
Gold edged higher in the early Asian session, supported by bets for Fed rate cuts which would enhance the appeal of the non-interest-bearing precious metal.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve