Jury seated as Trump hush money trial set to start
Final jurors were seated in Donald Trump's hush money case in New York City as appellate judges rejected further delays. Opening statements are slated for Monday in a high profile trial that pits Trump against President Biden in a tense political race. An emergency park incident occurred nearby as the courtroom proceedings continued.
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Israel Iran play down apparent Israeli airstrike
Israel and Iran both downplayed an apparent Israeli airstrike near a central Iran air base and nuclear site. The exchange follows weeks of tensions after an April 1 Damascus strike and a massive Iranian missile barrage, with leaders warning against a broader regional war while avoiding direct confrontation.
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Rare bipartisan vote advances 95 billion aid package
The House backed a 95 billion foreign aid bill for Ukraine Israel Taiwan and humanitarian relief, 316 to 94, signaling rare cross partisan momentum. President Biden endorsed the plan while Speaker Johnson navigates conservative opposition amid a fraught political moment.
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Biden finalizes Title IX rule shields LGBTQ students
The Education Department issued revised Title IX regulations preserving LGBTQ student protections and student safety from sexual assault. The policy omits any new transgender athlete ban and reverses several Trump era provisions, drawing praise from victims’ advocates and criticism from Republicans. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona framed the rule as ensuring safe welcoming campuses while upholding rights.
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Alaska restricts new oil and gas leases in NPR-A reserve
The Biden administration will curb new oil and gas leases on 13 million acres of National Petroleum Reserve Alaska to protect wildlife such as caribou and polar bears as the Arctic warms. The move closes a years long debate tied to Willow project approval and drew Republican criticism led by Sen. Dan Sullivan who pledged possible lawsuits.
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