Israel Miscalculated Iran Provocation

Published: Thu, 04/18/24

Israeli officials say they didn’t see a strike on an Iranian target in Syria as a provocation, and did not give Washington a heads-up about it until right before it happened.Insert Preheader


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Israel Miscalculated Iran Provocation

The New York Times

Israeli officials say they didn’t see a strike on a high-level Iranian target in Syria as a provocation, and did not give Washington a heads-up about it until right before it happened.

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Johnson Risks Job for Ukraine Funding

The Wall Street Journal

Speaker Johnson is risking his political career by advancing a controversial foreign aid vote for Ukraine and Israel, facing GOP opposition and potentially needing Democratic support.

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Senate Vote: Mayorkas Impeachment

CNN

CNN displays a table detailing how each senator voted on the rejection of impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. The votes aligned mostly along partisan lines.

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Congress Fails to Corner Shafik

The Columbus Dispatch

During a House committee hearing, attempts to undermine University President Shafik through intense questioning in her testimony failed, despite minor gains by members like Rep. Stefanik.

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The Atlantic

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NPR

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The New York Times

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Trump Could’ve Aided Jan. 6 Response

Politico

Trump could have facilitated a quicker National Guard response to the Capitol riot by contacting Pentagon leaders, but he did not, according to testimony from former D.C. guard leaders.

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NBC News

Ukraine questions the disparity in Western support compared to Israel as it faces similar threats from Russian attacks, highlighting a perceived double standard in military aid and protection.

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ABC News

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Puck

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Feds Act to Combat Online Exploitation

USA Today

Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas introduces the first national campaign to combat increasing online sexual exploitation of children, focusing on education and prevention.

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Arrests in $24 Million Gold Heist

Toronto Sun

Six individuals were arrested and three are sought for a $24 million gold and cash heist at Toronto's Pearson airport, involving Air Canada insiders and linked to international firearms trafficking.

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NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Betting

The Athletic

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter from the league for betting on NBA games, sharing insider health information, and manipulating game outcomes.

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Senators Investigate Havana Syndrome

CBS News

Senators requested Biden reevaluate Havana Syndrome after a 60 Minutes report introduced new evidence of a possible Russian connection to the ailment affecting U.S. security officials.

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CNN's Thompson: "Plenty to Fix"

Financial Times

CNN's CEO Mark Thompson is leading a digital overhaul to address the network's declining cable viewership and increase competitiveness, with plans for digital subscriptions and services.

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USC Was Wrong, What To Do Now

Los Angeles Times

USC should reinstate valedictorian Asna Tabassum's commencement speech, cancelled due to her support for Palestinians, to maintain its commitment to free speech and diverse viewpoints.

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Bryan Kohberger, accused of the murder of four University of Idaho students, claims he was driving near a Park at the time of the killings, asserting that his cell phone data will confirm his alibi.

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The Hill

An election handicapper upgraded the Arizona Senate race to "leans Democratic" following a state Supreme Court abortion ban decision and strong fundraising by Democrat Rep. Gallego.

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Wall Street Journal

Each year, Americans dispose of coins worth up to $68 million, much of which is retrieved by Reworld from trash at their facility in PA, turning waste into sums of recoverable metal.

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Maher Slams Canada's 'Extreme Wokeness'

For the Left

Bill Maher criticized Canada as a 'cautionary tale' for the U.S., highlighting its high mortgage debt and poor healthcare rankings as drawbacks of its progressive, 'woke' policies. 

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For the Right

Scientists link the deadly heatwave in West Africa and the Sahel, with record temperatures reaching 119.3F, to human-induced climate change, stressing the impact on vulnerable populations. 

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