Netanyahu vows Israel will decide response to Iran attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will determine how to respond to Iran s major air assault, rejecting allied calls for restraint. He noted Israel will act to defend itself with any necessary means, while U S and European leaders urged prudence as clashes widen with Hezbollah and Iran backed groups. Iran warned of a strong response while Raisi and Tehran allied proxies escalated regional tensions amid sanctions and diplomacy.
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Senate dismisses Mayorkas impeachment charges in House clash
The Senate voted 51-48 and 51-49 along party lines to dismiss both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push and ruling the charges unconstitutional. The move comes as Democrats cite constitutional issues and as the party lines underline political division.
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U S reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela
The Biden administration reimposed sharp oil sanctions on Venezuela to curb President Maduro’s bid for tighter rule. U.S. companies have 45 days to wind down operations to avoid market disruption, returning policy to pre Barbados Barbados terms prohibiting business with PDVSA without a Treasury license.
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Douglas County plans 2025 budget funding for tax rebate program
County Administrator Sarah Plinsky outlined a plan to budget 500000 for the 2025 budget to fully fund a new tax rebate program for up to 1666 households. She noted outreach will include information about other programs like the statewide Homestead tax refund for low income seniors and disabled veterans on properties up to 350000. The session covered crisis line data, emergency response pilots with Harvard Kennedy, and grant awards of 420000 for heritage projects including cemetery preservation and farming climate adaptation. A site plan for American Equipment Sales expansion in North Lawrence was approved, along with a zoning revision for vacation rentals and an extra 36000 for Artists Helping the Homeless under the 2024 agreement. A legislative update was also presented.
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