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US urges Israel to stop shooting at UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Israel has acknowledged that shots fired by its military injured two UN troops in southern Lebanon on Friday.36 minutes ago - Israel -
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Johnson stumps for state representative running for Congress in Pennsylvania
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., spoke at an event for state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania. The House speaker has been traveling to several states to voice his support for Republicans running for ...9 hours ago -
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Biden urging Congress to return from recess to approve hurricane disaster relief funds
President Biden is calling on Congress to return early from its recess and speed up emergency funds for the victims of hurricanes Helene and Milton. CBS News senior White House and political ...9 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - Financial Times
Tehran urges Gulf states to stay ‘neutral’ amid Israel tensions
Flurry of diplomacy with regional rivals aims to contain impact of Israeli retaliation against Iran9 hours ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Obama takes down Trump’s lies and fake ‘strength’, urging men to vote for Harris – US elections live
Former president scoffs at idea Trump’s bullying shows strength in speech that also condemns hurricane lies and asks ‘When did that become OK?’. Obama tells men to drop ‘excuses’ and support ...9 hours ago -
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Kenya and Haiti urge partners to boost support for peacekeeping mission amid a funding shortfall
The leaders of Kenya and Haiti are urging international partners to honor their commitment to the U.N.-backed peacekeeping mission in Haiti, saying the mission needs more resources and that its ...12 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
‘Gators, stingrays, snakes’: Floridians urged to avoid floodwaters
“It's definitely something to be aware of and keep on your mind.”13 hours ago -
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Business - CNBC
Salesforce's UK chief urges government not to regulate all AI companies in the same way
Salesforce's CEO of U.K. and Ireland told CNBC the firm takes all legislation "seriously" but wants anticipated regulations to be "proportional and tailored."16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Obama urges vote for Harris in 'tight' presidential race
Former President Barack Obama rallies support for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania, a key swing state.21 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: at least 22 people killed in deadliest Israeli strike on central Beirut since start of war, officials say
Senior Hezbollah official Wafiq Safa reportedly targeted in air attack that has wounded more than 100 people. How a year of war laid waste to the Gaza Strip – visualised Diplomatic ...23 hours ago - Israel -
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Biden calls on Congress to act on emergency funding after hurricanes
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Politics - Politico
Senate Republicans to save millions of dollars on ads — thanks to the FEC
A paralyzed FEC won’t block Republicans from using a new strategy that allows them to run TV ads for their candidates at a fraction of the cost.Yesterday - Republican Party -
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Biden urges Congress to pass more hurricane aid after Milton landfall
On Thursday, President Biden called on Congress to return to Washington, D.C., to pass more funding for disaster relief. He said FEMA has what it needs to respond to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Trump urges judge in 2020 election case not to allow release of further evidence
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump accused the special counsel of cherry-picking and mischaracterizing evidence compiled by prosecutors in their case against him.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Biden joins growing calls for Congress to return to pass certain hurricane relief
President Joe Biden joined the growing calls to reconvene Congress in the wake of the devastation in the south by back-to-back hurricanes as funding reached dire levels.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Tampa Congresswoman urges Congress to return to pass disaster funding
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to provide an update on recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton in Florida and asks Congress to return to approve more disaster funding.Yesterday -
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Johnson slams door on Congress returning for disaster aid
Congressional leaders say new disaster spending legislation can wait until the lame duck.Yesterday -
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Biden: Congress should come back to fund storm response
One day after Hurricane Milton struck Florida, the president called on lawmakers to return from their preelection recess to approve more money for a fund that helps small businesses recover.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Taiwan Leader Urges Calm Amid Military Threats From Beijing
Beijing and Washington were waiting to hear just how forcefully Taiwan’s president would address the island’s relationship with China.Yesterday - Taiwan -
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Central Beirut rocked by Israeli strikes; dozens reported killed at Gaza school
U.S. urges Israel to address 'catastrophic conditions' in GazaYesterday - Israel -
World - Financial Times
Germany’s ‘deplorable’ divide on the Ukraine war
CDU politician accuses Olaf Scholz of a failure of leadershipYesterday - Ukraine -
World - Financial Times
Biden-Netanyahu call fails to dispel doubts over US ability to sway Israel
Washington fears its ally will over-reach and that it requires a better long-term vision for its place in the Middle East2 days ago - Israel -
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Biden assures Florida residents, "We've got your back" as hurricane approaches
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden condemns misinformation about hurricane
BBC Verify looks into claims made about the US government's response to Hurricane Helene.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden, Harris getting Hurricane Milton briefing
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are being briefed on the latest Hurricane Milton preparations. The Biden administration has been in contact with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden, Netanyahu speak for 1st time in months as Israel plans response to Iran attack
President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to speak on Wednesday, according to a source familiar. It would be their first conversation in months.2 days ago - Israel -
World - The New York Times
Biden and Netanyahu Speak for First Time Since August
Ties between the U.S. and Israeli leaders have been strained over Israel’s conduct in Gaza. The Israeli defense minister delayed a much-anticipated trip to the U.S. at Mr. Netanyahu’s request.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Analysis shows disproportionate departure of 'bridgers' in Congress
A disproportionate number of Capitol Hill's most collaborative lawmakers are leaving their seats this year either for retirement or to pursue a different office, according to an analysis from ...2 days ago -
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Inside the Biden administration's preparations for Hurricane Milton
The Biden administration is pre-positioning personnel ahead of Hurricane Milton with debris removal still ongoing from Hurricane Helene. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Senator urges DOJ to investigate youth treatment centers after probe uncovers 'rampant abuse'
The Department of Justice should investigate major operators of youth residential treatment facilities for civil rights violations and fraud, Sen. Ron Wyden argued.2 days ago -
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Biden to talk to Netanyahu as Middle East violence continues
President Biden plans to speak on the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday for the first time in two months as the war rages in the Middle East. Netanyahu is calling on ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - Politico
Milton threatens to trigger flood insurance reckoning for Congress
Lawmakers are preparing to step in if the hurricane overwhelms the National Flood Insurance Program.2 days ago -
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