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Campus anti-war protesters dig in from New York to California
Student anti-war protesters at U.S. college campuses are digging in and vowing to keep their demonstrations going, while some universities have moved to shut down encampments and protestsABC News - Top stories - California -
Human rights groups and diplomats condemn Iraq’s anti-LGBT law
US state department says law could drive away foreign investment while David Cameron described it as ‘dangerous and worrying’. Human rights groups and diplomats have criticised a law passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would ...The Guardian - World -
Trump Media asks lawmakers to investigate "unlawful trading activity"
Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes is asking four House committees to investigate possible "naked" short selling in the company's shares.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
A Greek lawmaker faces a criminal charge for allegedly punching a colleague
A far-right Greek lawmaker has been charged with criminal assault for allegedly punching a colleague on the sidelines of a parliamentary debateABC News - World -
Lawmakers push Wall Street giveaway disguised as increased worker security
If members of Congress want to improve retirement security, they should expand Social Security rather than Wall Street-favored individual savings and investment schemes.The Hill - Politics -
Tennessee lawmakers join movement allowing some teachers to take guns into schools
Some public school teachers could gain new powers to bring concealed guns into Tennessee schoolsABC News - Health -
Bavarian lawmakers again lift immunity of embattled AfD politician
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Sweden should spend more on defense and increase the number of conscripts, lawmakers recommend
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Sweden should spend more on defense and increase the number of conscripts, lawmakers recommend
A Swedish parliament committee says Sweden should increase its annual military budget by nearly 54 billion kronor ($5 billion) by 2030 to strengthen its air defenses and increase the number of conscripts, among other measuresABC News - World -
NY lawmakers propose conditioning federal funding on monitoring of antisemitism
Two New York lawmakers are proposing legislation that could condition federal funding for universities to stricter monitoring of on-campus antisemitism. Reps. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) plan to introduce the College Oversight ...The Hill - Politics -
FEC fines former GOP lawmaker over campaign finance violations
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has fined former Rep. Rodney Davis’ (R-Ill.) campaign for failing to refund excess contributions in a timely manner. The FEC sent a letter to the Rodney for Congress campaign, and its treasurer, Thomas Charles ...The Hill - Politics -
Tennessee lawmakers join movement allowing some teachers to take guns into schools
Some public school teachers could gain new powers to bring concealed guns into Tennessee schoolsABC News - Health -
Caitlin Clark reportedly signing a $28 million endorsement deal with Nike, includes signature shoe
Clark previously had an endorsement deal with Nike while she played at IowaCBS Sports - Sports -
Billionaire Jeff Yass linked to $16m in donations to anti-Muslim and pro-Israel groups
The TikTok investor is also linked to funding challenges to progressive politicians and against Obama’s Iran nuclear deal. Top Republican donor and TikTok investor Jeff Yass is connected to over $16m in funding to anti-Muslim and pro-Israel groups ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
The US supreme court heard one of the most sadistic, extreme anti-abortion cases yet | Moira Donegan
Idaho’s law requires doctors to treat pregnant women’s health as disposable – and the loss of their lives as an acceptable risk. The risk of stating plainly what Idaho argued at the US supreme court on Wednesday morning is that it is so sadistic ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
Oklahoma prosecutors charge fifth member of anti-government group in Kansas women’s killings
Oklahoma prosecutors charged a fifth member of an anti-government group on Wednesday with killing and kidnapping two Kansas women.NBC News - Top stories -
Anti-doping watchdog asks Swiss prosecutor to review its handling of Chinese Olympic swimming case
The World Anti-Doping Agency has been heavily criticized this week for its secretive oversight of positive tests by 23 Chinese swimmers before the Tokyo OlympicsABC News - Sports -
The Tories’ poisonous anti-culture politics has crushed the arts. Bring on election night | Polly Toynbee
Museums have closed and festivals lost funding – but Labour will restore Britain’s creative superpower status. A culture change is on the way when this moribund government of the living dead is gone. Clock-watching, we wait for that witching hour ...The Guardian - World -
Tory staff running network of anti-Ulez Facebook groups riddled with racism and abuse
Investigation finds groups hosting Islamophobic attacks on London mayor Sadiq Khan, white supremacist slogans and antisemitic conspiracy theories. Conservative party staff and activists are secretly operating a network of Facebook groups that have ...The Guardian - World - Facebook -
State Department blasts new Iraq anti-homosexuality law as human rights threat
The State Department said that a law passed by Iraq’s parliament on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relationships was a threat to human rights and freedoms.NBC News - Top stories - Iraq -
When even Warhammer nerds leave the battlefield, isn’t it time the anti-woke mob laid down their arms? | Jasper Jackson
If all but the most diehard gamers want to embrace female characters and inclusivity, the rest of the world should take note. You can’t get much nerdier than Warhammer. Forget video games or sci-fi TV shows: a pastime that involves collecting and ...The Guardian - World -
German far-right lawmaker whose assistant was arrested for spying for China keeps up election bid
A prominent German far-right lawmaker says he will dismiss an assistant who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China, but will remain the Alternative for Germany party’s top candidate in the upcoming European Parliament electionsABC News - World - China -
Arizona GOP lawmaker booted from committee after backing abortion ban repeal
Two Arizona state House lawmakers were removed from key committees Monday following the chamber's vote to repeal the state's 1864 abortion ban, with one Republican who voted with Democrats among them. Arizona state House Rep. Matt Gress (R) was ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
German lawmakers assail far-right party over alleged China, Russia links following spying arrest
The German government and opposition lawmakers have assailed the far-right Alternative for Germany for its alleged closeness to Russia and China after an assistant to a legislator for the party was arrested on suspicion of spying for BeijingABC News - World - Germany -
EU Lawmakers Call for Release of WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich and Others Held in Russia
European Parliament members condemn election process that elected Vladimir Putin as Russia’s leader.The Wall Street Journal - World - European Union -
The FCC Just Restored Net Neutrality. One Lawmaker Says It's Especially Important for Startups
Net neutrality may be back, but the jury is still out among the business community over how much of an impact the Obama-era measurereally has.Inc. - Business -
'Nobody's getting wealthy on Social Security,' lawmaker says. The November election may influence the program's future
Social Security's trust funds are projected to run out in the next decade. When lawmakers address that dilemma, they will also define the program's future role.CNBC - Business -
European lawmakers approved a resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners held in Russia, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
European lawmakers approved a resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners held in Russia, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Clock ticking on landmark AI bills
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Advertisement Friday, April 26, 2024 LEADING THE DAY Two state AI bills face major test Image © Associated Press/Jessica Hill Two of the most consequential artificial intelligence bills ...The Hill - Politics -
Newsom introduces bill to support Arizona abortion access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a new bill in the state Legislature on Wednesday that would allow Arizona abortion providers to be quickly approved for work in California, in response to Arizona implementing one of the country’s ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.The New York Times - Science -
Connecticut AI Bill Faces Uncertain Future
The wide-ranging proposed legislation seeks to rein in bias in AI model and protect people from deepfakes, but critics worry it could curb small business growth.Inc. - Business -
Putin’s War Will Soon Reach Russians’ Tax Bills
Russia’s president has signaled an increase in income and corporate taxes that will help finance the war. The move reflects his firm control over Russian policy.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Putin’s War Will Soon Reach Russians’ Tax Bills
Russia’s president has signaled an increase in income and corporate taxes that will help finance the war. The move reflects his firm control over Russian policy.The New York Times - Top stories - Russia -
Biden Signed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Here’s What Happens Next.
President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Arizona state House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban after several failed attempts
Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was upheld by the state Supreme Court earlier this month.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
As rumors swirl about her successor, UK ambassador holds court
Britain’s government and opposition party are at odds about naming a successor to Karen Pierce, who has represented the country in Washington since 2020.Politico - Politics - United Kingdom -
Biden signs foreign aid bill, clearing the way for new weapons for Ukraine
"It's a good day for America, it's a good day for Europe and it's a good day for world peace," Mr. Biden said in remarks from the White House.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law. Here’s What Happens Next.
President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.The New York Times - Tech - Joe Biden -
Pentagon rushes $1bn in weapons to Kyiv after Biden signs aid bill
US president says ‘we need to move fast’ as Ukrainian troops falter on front linesFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden