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The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
By Stephen Groves And Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press on April 20th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The House is pushing swiftly through a series of votes in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, Democrats and Republicans joining together after a grueling monthslong fight over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. With overwhelming support, the House ... Read More »
1 responseAfter Congress finally does pass new funding, this is how the US can rush weapons to Ukraine
By Tara Copp And Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press on April 20th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon could get weapons moving to Ukraine within days once Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill. That’s because it has a network of storage sites in the U.S. and Europe that already hold the ammunition and air defense components that Kyiv desperately needs. Moving fast is critical, CIA Director Bill Burns ... Read More »
1 response2 Japanese navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed crashed in Pacific, Defense Ministry says
By The Associated Press on April 20th, 2024
TOKYO (AP) – Japan’s Defense Minister said two Maritime Self Defense Force helicopters are believed to have crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during night-time training. The two SH-60K helicopters, carrying four crew each, lost contact late Saturday near Torishima island in the Pacific south of Tokyo, Defense Miniser Minoru Kihara told reporters... Read More »
1 responseThe House passes new aid for Ukraine and votes next on Israel after months of struggle
By Stephen Groves And Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press on April 20th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The House is pushing swiftly through a series of votes in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, Democrats and Republicans joining together after a grueling monthslong fight over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. With overwhelming support, the House ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89
By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press on April 20th, 2024
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, a Democrat who was one of the state’s most beloved political figures and remained active in public service in the state long after he left office, has died. He was 89. Pryor, who went undercover to investigate nursing homes while a congressman, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The House is on the brink of approving aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle
By Stephen Groves And Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press on April 20th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The House is pushing swiftly through a series of votes in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, Democrats and Republicans joining together after a grueling monthslong fight over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. Each segment of the aid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Arkansas governor, US Sen David Pryor dies at 89
By Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press on April 20th, 2024
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, a Democrat who was one of the state’s most beloved political figures and remained active in public service in the state long after he left office, has died. He was 89. Pryor, who went undercover to investigate nursing homes while a congressman, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say
By The Associated Press on April 20th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – A man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial is on trial has died, police said. The New York City Police Department said the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital. The man ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final jurors seated for Trump’s hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday
By Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Jake Offenhartz And Alanna Durkin Richer, The Associated Press on April 19th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – The final jurors were seated Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, and an appellate judge rejected the former president’s latest bid to halt the case as a hectic day in court set the stage for opening statements to begin Monday. The panel of New Yorkers who will decide the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opening statements set for Monday in Trump’s hush money case after judge rejects latest bid to delay
By Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Jake Offenhartz And Alanna Durkin Richer, The Associated Press on April 19th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – A full jury of 12 people and six alternates was seated Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money case, setting the stage for opening statements next week in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. Hours later, an appeals court judge rejected a last-minute bid by the Republican to halt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest | Appeals court judge rejects bid for temporary stay in Trump’s hush money trial
By The Associated Press on April 19th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – A jury of 12 people and six alternates was seated on Friday in former President Donald Trump’s hush money criminal case. The completion of jury selection sets the stage for opening statements in the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president to begin Monday, as well as weeks of testimony ... Read More »
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