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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.

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."

Biden and Xi to discuss critical global issues in San Francisco meeting tomorrow

The two leaders are expected to discuss the U.S.-PRC bilateral relationship, military communications, and major issues concerning world peace and development.

Global leaders respond to Gaza crisis: Biden expresses concerns, Netanyahu issues warning, and PRCS calls for urgent intervention

From IDF's revelations to Netanyahu's warnings and Biden's concerns, the Israel-Palestine conflict takes center stage, posing critical challenges for humanitarian efforts and diplomatic resolutions.

8 Republicans join Democrats in pausing impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

The impeachment resolution was introduced last week by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene maintains Mayorkas facilitated the "admittance of border crossers, terrorists, human traffickers, drugs, and other contraband."

Supreme Court announces new code of ethics for justices amid alleged ethical lapses

Sen. Dick Durbin: "It may fall short of the ethical standards which other federal judges are held to, and that's unacceptable."