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Hedge fund pushes for power firm to be excluded from Ukraine debt deal
London-based VR Capital is part of bondholder group that does not want Ukrenergo debt to be part of sovereign restructuringFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
House passes host of bills targeting Iran after attack on Israel
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House passes more measures countering Iran following attack on Israel
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Senate to stay in session to pass House's Ukraine, Israel package
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned Senate colleagues Friday they should be prepared to stay in session through the weekend to finish work on a long-stalled package to fund the war in Ukraine, Israel and other emergency security ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
House set for weekend vote on foreign aid bills
Foreign aid bills for Israel and Ukraine are set for a vote this weekend and are likely to pass. This comes as four Democrats joined five Republicans to vote the aid packages out of committee. NBC’s Kristen Welker joins TODAY with analysis.NBC News - Politics -
The US attempts a new military deal with Niger in a last ditch effort to stay
Two Western officials have told The Associated Press that the United States is trying to create a new military agreement with Niger that would allow it to remain in the country, weeks after the junta said its presence was no longer justifiedABC News - World -
Parents' rights group to launch anti-TikTok ad ahead of House vote
A parents' rights group led by a former Trump administration official is launching a new ad on Friday warning of the dangers of TikTok ahead of a potential House vote on the app. The American Parents Coalition is spending $500,000 on a mix of ...The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
Johnson's Ukraine Package Clears Key Hurdle With Democratic Help
Dozens of Republicans defected on the procedural step, but the $95 billion proposal now heads for a final vote Saturday.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Ukraine Aid Bill Clears Critical Hurdle in the House as Democrats Supply the Votes
Democrats stepped in to support bringing the aid package to the floor, in a remarkable breach of custom on a key vote that paved the way for its passage.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
House Democrats help Johnson avoid foreign aid bills defeat, despite GOP defections
The House on Friday cleared a key procedural hurdle in passing foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, despite Republican defections.ABC News - Top stories -
Debt consolidation vs. debt settlement: Which is better?
Debt consolidation and debt settlement are both popular debt relief options. But which is better? Find out here.CBS News - Top stories -
House tees up votes on Ukraine and Israel aid as Speaker Johnson defies his right flank
The House advanced four separate bills, including aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of delay and a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
GOP lawmaker blames 'Gaetz and 7 useful idiots' for House turmoil
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) blamed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and “seven useful idiots” for turmoil in the House, saying Thursday their success in ousting former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) last fall is a direct cause of today's problems for ...The Hill - Politics -
Trump's historic trial continues with selection of jury alternates
Jury selection for the remaining alternates continues Friday in former President Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial. Follow here for the latest live news updates, analysis and more.CNN - Top stories - Donald Trump -
U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War
While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Lawmakers want to make China pay its trillion-dollar debt to Americans
When the People's Republic of China won recognition as China's rightful government, it also inherited its predecessor government's debtsThe Hill - Politics - China -
Why historic buildings keep catching fire during renovations
Denmark’s historic stock exchange is latest in a series of European monuments that burnt downFinancial Times - Business -
Trump's historic hush money trial seats 12 jurors, plus an alternate
Jury selection got off to a rocky start after two jurors seated this week were excused. But by the end of Thursday, 12 jurors and an alternate were sworn in.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98
Dick Van Dyke is vying for a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98ABC News - Entertainment -
Juror's tears show stress of sitting in historic Trump trial
Several more backup jurors must be found before opening statements in the historic trial can begin.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Video of officials signing bilateral agreement falsely shared as 'Indonesia paying off debts to China'
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More aid has been entering Gaza through the south of the enclave and a newly opened crossing in the north, but relief workers said it is inadequate to avert a looming famine.
More aid has been entering Gaza through the south of the enclave and a newly opened crossing in the north, but relief workers said it is inadequate to avert a looming famine.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Johnson Turns to Democrats to Bring Up Ukraine Aid Bill in the House
Democrats, who stepped in late Thursday to save a resolution paving the way for the foreign aid package to be considered, will have to do so again on Friday in a critical vote on the House floor.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Nagelsmann pens new Germany deal until 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has signed an extension to remain in his post past this summer's Euros, removing any chance that he will return to succeed Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich.ESPN - Sports -
Jaromír Jágr scores in first game since turning 52, passes Gordie Howe as oldest professional hockey player
Jágr began his NHL career in 1990 with the Pittsburgh Penguins.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
World’s biggest election kicks off as India votes
Millions of Indians cast ballots in the first round of a general election that ends in June.BBC News - Top stories - India -
India election: How to organise the biggest vote in history
Nearly one billion people will go to the pollsBBC News - Top stories - India -
A Union Vote at Volkswagen Is a Big Test for the UAW
If workers at a plant in Tennessee agree to unionize, it would reflect the growing power of groups like the U.A.W. at a crucial political moment.The New York Times - Business -
Philippines, New Zealand Plan Troop Visits, Logistics Deals
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India seeks UK carbon tax exemption in free trade deal talks
Exclusive: India seeking to use approach of UK election as bargaining chip and any exemption would be controversial. India is demanding an exemption from the UK’s planned carbon tax as part of negotiations aiming to finalise a free trade deal ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Senate leaders haggle over Mayorkas impeachment deal as trial begins
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How TikTok Changed Us
The app’s videos have become a fixture in the lives of tens of millions of Americans.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
These are the 14 lawmakers who voted against condemning Iran's attack on Israel
An overwhelming majority of the House voted Thursday on a resolution to condemn Iran’s recent attack on Israel. However, 14 members voted against the resolution: 13 Democrats and one Republican. The group of Democrats includes "squad" members ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Voting begins in India’s election with Modi widely expected to win third term
First phase in world’s largest democratic exercise begins, with 969 million people eligible to vote over six-week period. Voting has begun in India’s mammoth general election, as Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata party hopes to increase its ...The Guardian - World -
Woodside Energy chief defends climate plan ahead of shareholder vote
Australian oil and gas developer pushed to set more binding net zero commitmentsFinancial Times - Business - Climate -
UAW vote at Tennessee plant will test resurgent labor movement
4,000 workers at the Volkswagen facility are eligible to vote.ABC News - Top stories -
Indians vote in huge election dominated by jobs, Hindu pride and Modi
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Trump campaign planning to deploy 100K attorneys, volunteers to monitor vote counts
The Trump campaign and Republican National Committee (RNC) on Friday said it planned have more than 100,000 attorneys and volunteers in battleground states to monitor vote counting in November's election. The campaign announced it would offer ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Ecuador's President Noboa looks set to win vote on new security measures
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa looks set to win a referendum on Sunday that asks voters to support new security measures to fight rising violence, although recent power cuts could pose a threat to the ‘yes’ vote.NBC News - Top stories -
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: 'Republicans are full of s‑‑‑'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling out three Senate Democrats who voted to end the impeachment case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “Your Friday morning reminder that ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump