U.S. Considers Sending Israel 24,000 Assault Rifles Held Back Under Biden
Democratic lawmakers had expressed concerns to Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken about the rifles possibly going to settler militias or being misused by the police.
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Manchester United consider £33m move for Lecce wing-back Patrick Dorgu
United keen on 20-year-old Danish international Antony set to join Real Betis on loan for season Manchester United are targeting Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu, with the Italian club’s asking price for ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Vietor: Biden pardons send 'terrible message to the world'
Tommy Vietor, a former Obama administration spokesperson, said Wednesday former President Biden’s decision to pardon members of his family sent “a terrible message to the world.” “I also think it ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
A final look at how the U.S. stock market performed under Joe Biden
U.S. stocks closed out the Biden era on a high note as the president bids farewell to the White House.MarketWatch - Jan. 19 -
Israel Prepares for Return of Hostages Held in Gaza for Over a Year
Hospitals and health officials have been preparing isolated areas where the hostages can begin recuperating, and there are concerns that the returning captives may be malnourished.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Europe 'under assault from Russia,' Polish foreign minister warns
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Their Social Security benefits were slashed. Now they’re getting hundreds — maybe thousands — of dollars back under new law Biden just signed.
Retired public workers will get check adjustments and retro pay under the recently signed Social Security Fairness Act.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
U.S. in talks with Taliban for release of Americans held in Afghanistan, source says
The Taliban said they had been in talks with the Biden administration to exchange Afghans in U.S. custody for Americans detained in Afghanistan.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan
The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel
The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles.BBC News - Jan. 4
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Federal Judge Orders White House to Keep Money Flowing to 22 States
A court in Rhode Island issued a temporary restraining order to block Trump’s directive to defund programs he considers to be “woke.”The New York Times - 2h -
Beneath Trump’s Chaotic Spending Freeze: An Idea That Crosses Party Lines
There is a long, bipartisan history of attempts to rein in spending and address concerns about government inefficiencies, though the parties have grown increasingly divided about what to cut.The New York Times - 5h -
Army Withholds Identity of Helicopter Pilot Killed in Crash
The names of two male crew members were released, but the family of the third aviator requested privacy.The New York Times - 2h -
Virginia Pilot Responds After She Is Falsely Targeted Over Black Hawk Crash
Jo Ellis, a National Guard pilot who is transgender, was falsely identified as the captain of the crashed military helicopter in thousands of social media posts.The New York Times - 5h -
Chuck Todd Is Leaving NBC
A longtime major figure of NBC and MSNBC’s political coverage, Mr. Todd became less omnipresent in recent years.The New York Times - 4h
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