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November 15, 2023
House passes GOP stopgap bill to avert government shutdown
More Democrats voted to pass the bill than Republicans. The House Freedom Caucus — a group of about 45 far-right Republicans — opposed the bill for containing "no spending cuts, no border security, and not a single meaningful win for the American people."
Pro-Israel protesters attend ‘March for Israel’ on National Mall to denounce antisemitism
Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project: The number of pro-Palestine demonstrations has spiked to surpass pro-Israel events by approximately 50% since October 12.
Body of Canadian-Israeli peace activist Vivian Silver recovered five weeks after Hamas attack
As a dedicated Israeli peace activist, Silver was known for her years of selfless service driving Gazans in need of medical care to Israeli hospitals.
Trump to remain on Michigan ballot as judge dismisses insurrection lawsuit
Fulton County DA Fani Willis speculates that Georgia election trial may not conclude until 2025.
Biden to discuss Israel-Palestine and Ukraine wars with Xi
From reaffirming the One China policy to discussing Middle East interests, the Biden-Xi summit takes a nuanced approach, prioritizing responsible navigation of the U.S.-China relationship.
Biden releases the Fifth U.S. National Climate Assessment, invests $6 billion into climate resilience
In addition to releasing NAC5 report on changes in the climate, the resulting impacts on the U.S., Biden announces over $6 billion in investments to "make communities across the country more resilient to the impacts of climate change."
Finnish government prepares border security measures amid increased asylum seeker influx
Government parties agree on proposals for border restrictions, citing changes in Russian authorities' actions and a surge in asylum applications.
November 14, 2023