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DeSantis: Florida 'will not comply' with new Biden Title IX rules

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Thursday his state “will not comply” with recently unveiled changes to Title IX by the Biden administration. “Florida rejects [President Biden’s] attempt to rewrite Title IX,” DeSantis said in a video posted to the social platform X. “We will not comply, and... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4621642-desantis-florida-will-not-comply-with-new-biden-title-ix-rules/?utm_source=press.coop


Supreme Court justices skeptical of sweeping immunity claims by Trump

Justices on the Supreme Court voiced skepticism Thursday to assertions from former President Trump’s attorneys that presidential immunity could extend to an attempted coup or the assassination of a political rival, even as they seemed ready to offer some protections from... #press

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4621749-supreme-court-justices-skeptical-of-sweeping-immunity-claims-by-trump/?utm_source=press.coop


First cargo ship passes through new channel since Baltimore bridge collapse

A cargo ship passed through a new deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday, the first to cross the new channel since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last month, shutting down most traffic in the Port of Baltimore. The bulk carrier, Balsa 94, sailed... #press

https://thehill.com/regulation/transportation/4621139-first-cargo-ship-passes-through-new-channel-since-baltimore-bridge-collapse/?utm_source=press.coop


Battery storage costs could fall up to 40 percent by 2030: IEA

A steep decline in battery costs will be the primarily driver in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy in the years ahead, the International Energy Agency (IEA) projected. Battery costs have declined over 90 percent in just over a decade, according to IEA, and by 2030 total storage... #press

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4621374-energy-battery-storage-costs-steep-decline-iea/?utm_source=press.coop


Evidence of torture as nearly 400 bodies found in Gaza mass graves

Some victims found at two hospitals were 'buried alive' while others were 'executed' by the Israeli military. #press

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/signs-of-torture-as-nearly-400-bodies-found-at-gaza-hospitals-mass-graves?traffic_source=rss&utm_source=press.coop


⚡️🇵🇱Russia is lying about Polish plans to annex part of Ukraine – Polish foreign minister (more)
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452900/ #Ukraine #Press #News #Poland #russiaUkraineWar #10yrInvasionofUkraine
#BanRussianAgricultureFromEU
#BanRussianGrainFromPoland
#NoUSRepublicans2024
#BetterOldThanSeditious


Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain

Congo’s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of “blood minerals” from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into supply chains #press

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/apple-ap-congo-tim-cook-south-africa-b2534732.html?utm_source=press.coop


Trump lawyer on hush money case: 'I don’t have hopes really that high'

Alina Habba, an attorney for former President Trump, signaled she does not have high hopes for the former president’s success in the New York hush money trial. “But I don't have hopes really that high at this moment that the New York courts will do the right thing, that the jury will... #press

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4620310-trump-lawyer-alina-habba-hush-money-case-no-high-hopes/?utm_source=press.coop


Sanders launches investigation into 'unacceptable' diabetes, weight loss drug prices

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on Wednesday launched an investigation into the “outrageously high prices” of Novo Nordisk’s respective diabetes and weight loss drugs, Ozempic and... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4619671-sanders-launches-investigation-into-unacceptable-diabetes-weight-loss-drug-prices/?utm_source=press.coop


Ocasio-Cortez slams fellow Democrat's criticism of Sanders over Israel-Hamas war

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday took a swipe at Rep. Jared Moskowitz for questioning Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)'s stance on antisemitism, calling the Florida Democrat's remarks "shameful." "Sen. Sanders’ family was killed in the... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4619531-ocasio-cortez-slams-fellow-democrats-criticism-of-sanders-over-israel-hamas-war/?utm_source=press.coop


Biden campaign to stay on TikTok after president signs bill that could ban app

The Biden campaign plans to continue using TikTok to reach voters and spread its message even after the president signed legislation that could lead to a ban on the popular app several months down the road. A Biden campaign official told The Hill that TikTok... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4619419-biden-campaign-to-stay-on-tiktok-after-president-signs-bill-that-could-ban-app/?utm_source=press.coop


Abbott says pro-Palestine protestors at UT Austin ‘belong in jail’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said the pro-Palestine protestors on the University of Texas at Austin campus “belong in jail” and arrests were being made. “Arrests being made right now & will continue until the crowd disperses. These protesters belong in jail,” Abbott posted on social... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4619310-abbott-says-pro-palestine-protestors-at-ut-austin-belong-in-jail/?utm_source=press.coop


Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear weapons in space

Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have called on all states to prevent the placement of nuclear weapons in space and not take steps to develop weapons of mass destruction that could be deployed above Earth. Thirteen member nations voted in... #press

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4619197-russia-vetoes-un-resolution-to-prevent-nuclear-weapons-in-space/?utm_source=press.coop


Evening Report — Protests rock college campuses over Israel-Hamas war

A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash / The Hill Protests rock college campuses over Israel-Hamas war Pro-Palestinian protests have roiled college campuses across the U.S. this week. Students have been... #press

https://thehill.com/newsletters/evening-report/4619395-evening-report-protests-rock-college-campuses-over-israel-hamas-war/?utm_source=press.coop


What to know about pro-Palestine university protests, from Texas to California

A wave of pro-Palestinian protest grew even larger Wednesday as college students around the country marched, camped out and in some cases were taken into police custody. #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4618980-what-to-know-about-pro-palestine-university-protests-from-texas-to-california/?utm_source=press.coop


Taliban leaders enforce brutal restrictions against women, except for their own daughters

Taliban leaders may have exempted the women in their lives from the harsher aspects of their rules, but recognizing this offense is an important first step holding them accountable for the flagrant violations of human rights they have imposed on the... #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/4618995-taliban-leaders-enforce-brutal-restrictions-against-women-except-for-their-own-daughters/?utm_source=press.coop


Arizona House Votes To Repeal 1864 Near-Total Abortion Ban

Three Republicans joined in with all 29 Democrats on Wednesday to repeal a law that predated Arizona’s statehood and provides no exceptions for rape or incest.
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/arizona-house-abortion-ban-1864_n_66295db5e4b0edb0e80a2dbf


Michael Cohen to cease Trump commentary on X, podcast until after testimony

Michael Cohen, former President Trump's fixer-turned-foe, said Wednesday he will cease any commentary about Trump until after he testifies in the former president's New York criminal trial. "Despite not being the gagged defendant, out of respect for Judge Merchan and the prosecutors, I... #press

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4618875-michael-cohen-trump-commentary-trial-testimony/?utm_source=press.coop


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. #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/4618453-lawmakers-push-wall-street-giveaway-disguised-as-increased-worker-security/?utm_source=press.coop


Ukraine used secretly supplied US missiles to hit Russian targets

The U.S. has already provided the long-range artillery system known as Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) to Ukraine, according to a Pentagon spokesperson. President Biden in February directed officials to supply the longer-range versions of the ATACMS, which has been long requested by... #press

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4618034-ukraine-used-secretly-supplied-us-missiles-to-hit-russian-targets/?utm_source=press.coop


Google says it will miss target for ending third-party cookies

Google said Tuesday that it will no longer be able to complete its phase-out of third-party cookies by the end of 2024. “We recognize that there are ongoing challenges related to reconciling divergent feedback from the industry, regulators and developers, and will continue to engage closely... #press

https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4618349-google-says-it-will-miss-target-for-ending-third-party-cookies/?utm_source=press.coop


Biden leans into courting union workers by bashing Trump: ‘He looks down on us’

President Biden put his strategy of appealing to union workers on display Wednesday by painting himself as more like them and less like former President Trump. Biden has spoken to crowds of union workers twice in the last week, using each occasion to bash Trump about his upbringing in working to... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4618388-biden-courting-union-workers-bashing-trump/?utm_source=press.coop


Say good-bye to your iPhone? Maybe, if antitrust regulators have their way

Make no mistake: Enforcing antitrust law and protecting consumers from large companies’ abuses is important. But it must be done carefully. #press

https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/4615951-say-good-bye-to-your-iphone-maybe-if-antitrust-regulators-have-their-way/?utm_source=press.coop


Democrats seen as more successful at passing legislation: Survey

Democrats are seen as more successful at passing legislation in the House of Representatives than their party counterparts, according to a new Monmouth University poll. More than half of Americans, 53 percent, said that Democrats have been more successful at getting legislation passed when... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4618423-democrats-seen-as-more-successful-at-passing-legislation-survey/?utm_source=press.coop


The US passed Ukraine aid. What will it change?

April 20 marked the end of a months-long struggle in the U.S. Congress to pass a $95 billion foreign aid package, which included $61 billion in aid for Ukraine. The bill was approved in the Senate yesterday and then sent to President Biden to be signed into law, with weapons and equipment expected to start arriving in Ukraine by the end of this week.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #BreakingNews #Breaking #Ukraine

https://youtube.com/watch?v=p3JgcHHm-FM&si=8aW0qMRvb7DG87uh


Donald Trump Suffers Huge Vote Against Him in Pennsylvania Primary

Nikki Haley, who ended her campaign for the White House after Super Tuesday in March, still received 16.5 percent of the vote, equating to more than 155,000 ballots.
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https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-pennsylvania-primary-presidential-election-huge-vote-against-him-1893520


Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot

The Alabama state Senate unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would ensure President Biden can be on the state’s ballot in November, after a state elections official warned that he may miss the deadline. Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen (R) sent a letter to state Democratic Party... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617607-alabama-senate-passes-measure-ensuring-biden-can-be-on-ballot/?utm_source=press.coop


Haley attracts over 150K votes in Pennsylvania GOP primary, weeks after dropping bid

Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley received more than 150,000 votes in the Pennsylvania GOP primary on Tuesday despite having dropped out of the race weeks ago. The most recent election returns, from just after 9 a.m. Wednesday, show Haley with nearly 157,000 votes, enough for... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617482-pennsylvania-gop-primary-haley-votes/?utm_source=press.coop


Supreme Court mulls whether federal emergency care law preempts state abortion bans: Listen live

The Supreme Court on Wednesday is set to hear oral arguments in Moyle v. United States, a consolidated case on whether a federal law allowing for emergency abortion health care at hospitals preempts states' bans on nearly all... #press

https://thehill.com/video-clips/4617457-supreme-court-mulls-whether-federal-emergency-care-law-preempts-state-abortion-bans-listen-live/?utm_source=press.coop


Zelensky: Latest US military aid to Ukraine 'critical'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky extended his gratitude to the U.S. Tuesday after the Senate advanced a critical foreign aid package, ending a months-long stalemate over sending more aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia. Zelensky specifically thanked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and... #press

https://thehill.com/policy/international/4617387-zelensky-latest-us-military-aid-to-ukraine-critical/?utm_source=press.coop


Trump to score additional $1.2 billion windfall thanks to his Truth Social app

Trump is getting additional shares in his social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, as part of his current agreement. He still can't cash in yet though. #press

https://www.npr.org/2024/04/23/1246645808/truth-social-shares-windfall-trump-media-technology-group?utm_medium=JSONFeed&utm_campaign=news&utm_source=press.coop


FTC votes to ban non compete agreements: What to know

The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 Tuesday to ban most noncompete agreements, a watershed moment for the U.S. workforce that faces an uncertain future. These common agreements currently bar employees from leaving to work for competitors or start a competing business. The new rule prevents companies to use them... #press

https://thehill.com/business/4616169-ftc-votes-to-ban-non-compete-agreements-what-to-know/?utm_source=press.coop


Ten senators helped advance Ukraine aid after voting against it

Nine Republican and one Democratic senators flipped their votes from "no" to "aye" and backed a package that includes aid for Ukraine and Israel on Tuesday, helping it advance forward. All 10 senators had voted against the aid package the chamber passed in February. The package advanced... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4616241-ten-senators-helped-advance-ukraine-aid-after-voting-against-it/?utm_source=press.coop


McConnell blasts Tucker Carlson for demonizing Ukraine aid

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Tuesday blasted conservative commentator Tucker Carlson for playing a leading role in demonizing the idea of sending military aid to Ukraine and said the former Fox News host wound up “where he should have been all along” when he gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a megaphone... #press

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4616015-mcconnell-tucker-carlson-ukraine/?utm_source=press.coop


BREAKING NEWS 🚨

The US Senate approves consideration of bills to provide $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

Senators now have 30 hours to discuss the documents before the final vote.
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