Key takeaways: The Republican party is currently in a state of flux, as they are unable to move forward until they can come to a…
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President Joe Biden is set to address the nation in a rare prime-time address on Thursday to pitch a $100 billion aid package to help both Israel and Ukraine defend themselves and provide humanitarian relief for the 2 million residents of Gaza. The package is in response to the Hamas terror attack that killed more than 1,300 Israelis and is a sign of the United States' commitment to its allies and its dedication to protecting human rights and providing humanitarian relief. Biden's trip to Tel Aviv and Ukraine in February was also a show of solidarity with the U.S. ally.
Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) announced Thursday that she will not seek election to a full term in the U.S. Senate in 2024, despite being seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party. In a statement, Butler said she had “spent the past 16 days pursuing my own clarity” and that “knowing you can win a campaign doesn't always mean you should run a campaign.” This decision opens up the race for the U.S. Senate seat in California, with a number of candidates expected to enter the race in the coming months.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court declined to revive the district court hearing to craft a new Louisiana congressional map. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson clarified that…
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has announced his support for a plan to temporarily empower interim speaker Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., until January, after losing two rounds of votes in his bid to become the GOP's speaker. This plan would allow legislative business to continue despite two wars and a looming government shutdown, but there is far from universal support for either Jordan or McHenry within the Republican Party. Jordan has stated he will continue to run for speaker and try to shore up votes in the meantime.
Sidney Powell, former attorney for Donald Trump, pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case on Thursday. As part of the plea deal, she will serve six years of probation, pay a $6,000 fine and $2,700 in restitution, and submit an apology letter to the citizens of Georgia. Powell will also testify truthfully against her co-defendant, Kenneth Chesebro, who is still scheduled to stand trial on April 19. This marks the end of the legal saga surrounding Powell and her alleged involvement in the 2020 election.
Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor with Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty's Tatar-Bashkir service, has been detained in Russia and charged with failing to register as a foreign agent. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has expressed concern over the detention and the Committee to Protect Journalists has called for her immediate release. This is the latest in a series of incidents targeting journalists in Russia, which has seen a crackdown on press freedom in recent years.
Key takeaways: Rep. Jim Jordan has been unable to secure enough votes to win the speaker’s gavel. Rep. Buck believes a temporary speakership is the…