Drone mix up leads to deadly Jordan base strike
A U S drone did not engage an enemy drone that breached a Jordan base killing three U S soldiers and wounding over forty. Officials say the incident unfolded as Iran was blamed for the attack and Biden weighed retaliatory options without widening Middle East conflict.
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UN workers accused in Oct. 7 Hamas attack claims in Gaza
An Israeli document alleges a dozen UNRWA staff participated in Hamas assaults on Oct. 7, including seven who crossed into Israel and a kidnapping and body theft. Nine accused workers were fired. two are dead and identification of the last remains. The case influences donor funding and UNRWA’s Gaza relief operations amid ongoing cease-fire talks and Israeli operations.
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Fed eyes rate cuts as inflation cools and growth stays strong
Federal Reserve officials head into a two day meeting amid a rosier outlook with inflation near target and the economy expanding. Markets expect the benchmark rate held at about 5.4 percent with first cut possible in May or June.
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End of proxy voting boosts missed House votes
Proxy voting ended after 2022, lowering participation to 96.8 percent in 2023. 2021 and 2022 saw record highs with many members using proxies. 2023 saw only 16 with perfect rates. Proposals include six weeks of proxy for births and illness proxy allowances amid GOP opposition.
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