President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is visiting Washington, D.C. to seek additional military aid to help fend off Russia’s invasion, but a key bloc of Republicans in the GOP-controlled lower chamber have expressed skepticism and sent a letter to the White House expressing their opposition to the request for $24 billion in additional funding. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Republicans have voiced their support for the Biden administration’s efforts, but the letter from the GOP lawmakers expresses their concern that the Biden administration has not provided sufficient answers to their questions. The letter states that the lawmakers will not support additional funding for Ukraine until they receive answers to their questions.
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Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media mogul, is set to step down from his role as chairman of News Corp. and Fox Corp. and take on the role of emeritus chairman, with his eldest son Lachlan taking on the role of sole chair. Rupert will take on his new role at the companies' next shareholder meetings in mid-November, marking the end of a seven-decade career that saw him build a media dynasty and establish himself as one of the world's most influential media executives.
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Wednesday to discuss the far-right Israeli government's treatment of Palestinians and the need to protect democracy in Israel. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said negotiations over Israel are getting closer every day, but that treatment of Palestinians is a major issue to be resolved. Biden is pushing Netanyahu to find a compromise on the judicial overhaul and to improve conditions in the West Bank, but it remains to be seen if the two leaders can come to an agreement.
Nine Memphis Jail Deputies Indicted in Death of Gershun Freeman Following Confrontation with Jailers
Nine Memphis Jail Deputies Indicted in Death of Gershun Freeman Following Confrontation with Jailers
Nine Memphis jail deputies have been indicted in the death of 33-year-old Gershun Freeman, a Black man who died in custody last fall. Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner disclosed the existence of the indictments during a news conference Wednesday, but the names of the deputies and the charges they face remain sealed. Bonner expressed his condolences to the Freeman family and said he is committed to ensuring justice is served and making sure the jail is a safe and secure environment.
Canada and India have experienced a sharp decline in relations this week after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in the assassination of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader. India responded by suspending visa processing services in Canada, leading to a diplomatic tit-for-tat between the two countries. The incident has created tension between the two countries, which have had close ties since the 1990s, and has raised questions about the future of the relationship.
After four-and-a-half months of a strike that has paralyzed the entertainment industry, Hollywood writers and producers are inching closer to a deal. On Wednesday, the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers resumed negotiations and released a joint statement, with a source close to the negotiations saying talks were "productive". Both sides have expressed optimism that a deal could be reached soon, and will continue negotiations on Thursday.
Rob Mercer, a poker player from Vallejo, California, has admitted to lying about having terminal cancer in order to raise money for a World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas. He had created a GoFundMe page which raised over $7,000 in donations before it was removed. Mercer has since returned the donations and expressed regret for his actions. It is unclear if he will still be allowed to participate in the tournament.