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Today’s Headlines: In the Middle East, ceasefire negotiations persist as Israeli forces seize control of the Rafah border crossing, a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid. Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of obstructing aid delivery and flouting ICC orders, while US House Republicans draft legislation in anticipation of potential ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials. Amid the conflict, the US delays arms shipments to Israel, prompting questions about the effectiveness of the aid. In other news, President Biden condemns antisemitism, and Stormy Daniels' testimony in Donald Trump's trial sparks courtroom tension, with Judge Juan Merchan warning Trump's attorney about potential contempt charges. Additionally, a federal judge postpones a trial over classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago, while conservative judges refuse to hire from Columbia University due to recent protests. Finally, the FAA and FDIC launch investigations into Boeing and allegations of sexual harassment, respectively.
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Axios: Scoop: House GOP drafts ICC sanctions as "precaution"


Reuters: US holds up some arms to Israel, sources say 

Reuters: Biden compares Hamas attack to Holocaust in antisemitism warning


WA Post: Stormy Daniels testifies, Trump curses in an angry day in court


Axios: Trump loses bid for mistrial in hush money case


NY Times: Judge Postpones Start of Trump Documents Trial Without New Date 

Axios: 13 conservative federal judges won't hire Columbia grads over protests 

Axios: FDIC is a workplace rife with sexual harassment, independent probe alleges 

Axios: FAA opens new probe into Boeing over 787 Dreamliner inspections



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Today’s Headlines: Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal yesterday, aiming to permanently end the conflict. However, Israeli officials rejected the agreement, claiming Hamas accepted a different version. Consequently, Israel launched airstrikes on Rafah, where many people sought refuge. Despite this setback, US officials are still involved, trying to salvage an agreement as both parties remain in negotiations. Meanwhile, Donald Trump was found in contempt of court for violating his gag order for the 10th time yesterday, with Judge Juan Merchan threatening jail time if the violations continue. Trump expressed his willingness to go to jail if it means he can continue attacking on Truth Social. In other news, 82-year-old Senator Bernie Sanders announced his reelection bid for a fourth term and Medicare's go-broke date was pushed back to 2036 while Social Security's trust funds are projected to run out by 2034, covering only 83% of benefits. Finally, a US soldier was detained in Russia for allegedly stealing from a woman he was romantically involved with during a visit to Vladivostok.
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AP News: Live updates: Israel begins military operation in Rafah, hours after Hamas agrees to a cease-fire 

WA Post: Judge again finds Trump in contempt in hush money trial; Trump Org employees testify


CBS News: Sen. Bernie Sanders, 82, announces he will run for reelection


AP News: Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a 'measure of good news'


NBC News: U.S. soldier detained in Russia and accused of stealing, officials say



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Today’s Headlines: Ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel collapse in Cairo, leading Israel to announce an imminent incursion into Gaza. Hamas claimed responsibility for firing rockets at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, causing its closure, worsening the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Additionally, the Israeli government ordered the closure of Al Jazeera's local offices, citing security concerns and accusing the network of incitement against soldiers. Furthermore, the US halted a shipment of US-made ammunition to Israel, and in US politics, Senator Tim Scott's vague response to accepting the 2024 election results raised eyebrows. Meanwhile, Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife were indicted on bribery charges involving an oil company and a bank. Finally, severe weather in Texas and Oklahoma have caused widespread chaos. 
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AP News: Hamas says cease-fire talks ended. Israel vows military operation in near future


NY Times: Three Israeli Soldiers Killed in Rocket Attack Claimed by Hamas


AP News: Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation and seizes some of its equipment


Axios: Scoop: U.S. put a hold on an ammunition shipment to Israel


NBC News: Sen. Tim Scott dodges on whether he would accept 2024 election results


WA Post: Rep. Henry Cuellar accused of taking bribes from Azerbaijan, Mexican bank 

CBS News: Hundreds rescued from floodwaters around Houston as millions in Texas, Oklahoma, remain under threat 

Axios: 40 million at risk of severe storms, "intense" tornadoes possible Monday 


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Today’s Headlines: US senators held a virtual meeting with International Criminal Court officials over rumors of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, during his break from court, declared he wouldn't commit to accepting 2024 election results, reasserting false claims about winning Wisconsin in 2020. Back in court, testimony continued about hush money payments, with the judge considering more gag order violations. President Biden addressed campus protests, affirming dissent's importance but denouncing disorder, while another Boeing whistleblower's death raises questions about safety issues in the company.
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Axios: Scoop: Senators meet with ICC over concerns about possible Israel arrest warrants


Politico: Trump suggests he won't accept 2024 election results in Wisconsin


NY Times: Trump Trial Takeaways: Tapes Take Jurors Into the Heart of Hush-Money Deals 

AP News: Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza


The Independant: Second Boeing whistleblower dies after raising concerns about 737 MAX



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Today’s Headlines: Today's news brings updates on nationwide campus protests, centered at Columbia University where over 300 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams suggests the protests are influenced by outside agitators. Similar protests have erupted across the country, resulting in over 1500 arrests. Violence erupted at UCLA where 15 people were injured in clashes. In Congress, the House passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act, though its future in the Senate is uncertain due to debates over its impact on free speech. On abortion, Florida's 6-week ban is now in effect, while Arizona voted to repeal its 1864 abortion ban, but it won't take effect immediately. In Louisiana, a federal court blocked the state's new congressional map, leaving it without a map for the 2024 elections. Lastly, the Federal Reserve decided not to cut the inflation rate, maintaining it between 5.25 and 5.5%, citing the need for greater confidence in sustainable inflation reduction.
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AP News: Violence, chaos erupts on campuses as protesters and counter-protesters clash over the war in Gaza 

CBS News: Antisemitism Awareness Act passed by House of Representatives. Here's what the bill does


NBC News: Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect, cutting off access in much of the South


AP News: Arizona Senate OKs bill to repeal the state's 1864 near-total abortion ban 

WA Post: Federal judges strike down La. congressional map with second Black-majority district


CNBC: Fed keeps rates steady as it notes 'lack of further progress' on inflation



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Today’s Headlines: Just as ceasefire and hostage negotiations are gaining momentum, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares his intention to invade Rafah, stating that the military will do so regardless of a truce. Meanwhile, Columbia University sees pro-Palestine protests escalating as students occupy administrative buildings, demanding divestment and transparency. In a different protest scenario, Brown University agrees to consider divesting from Israeli funds. In legal news, Donald Trump faces consequences for violating a gag order during his trial, with Judge Juan Merchan holding him in contempt and warning of jail time. Trump's potential plans for a second term, including extreme policy proposals, also surface. On a different note, there are reports of easing federal restrictions on cannabis, with the DEA expected to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule 3, potentially impacting taxation and research efforts.
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AP News: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah 'with or without a deal' as cease-fire talks with Hamas continue


AP News: Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University's Hamilton Hall after occupation


WA Post: Police breach occupied building at Columbia: University protest live updates


AP News: Trump trial day 9 highlights: Judge rules Trump violated gag order


TIME: Donald Trump on What His Second Term Would Look Like 

NBC News: Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions nationwide



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