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Biden is asking for help from Mexico to stem the record influx of immigrant

8Jan

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Biden is asking for help from Mexico to stem the record influx of immigrant

According to officials from both countries who are acquainted with the negotiations, the Biden administration is placing more and more pressure on Mexico to reduce the unprecedented number of migrants entering the country, while Mexico has its lists of lofty demands for the United States. Prior attempts by the Biden administration to curb the flood of migrants have only resulted in brief drops in the population. In late December, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas traveled to Mexico to meet with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and request more support. The insiders described such talks as "preliminary," adding that neither party made any firm guarantees during them. According to officials from both countries who are acquainte...

In the last week before the 2024 election, Trump alternates between the legal system and the campaign road

8Jan

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In the last week before the 2024 election, Trump alternates between the legal system and the campaign road

In an attempt to draw attention away from his trailing Republican rivals, Donald Trump is using the last stretch before the Iowa caucuses as a platform for his accusations of political persecution. This week's scheduled balancing act between Trump's court hearings and campaign activities will serve as a metaphor for the whole race being overshadowed by the former president's legal woes. He is now the strongest front-runner for a presidential candidature in years because of his tactic of basing his campaign on his fabrication that he won the 2020 election, which is at the centre of two of his four impending criminal prosecutions. He has also made clear calls for "retribution." It has further hampered attempts to discredit him as a strong nominee by his main competitors, former Sout...

Door plug from Alaska Airlines plane found in Oregon backyard

8Jan

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Door plug from Alaska Airlines plane found in Oregon backyard

A Portland, Oregon, resident's lawn has a missing door plug that may hold important clues for the inquiry into why it detached from the plane mid-flight on Friday, authorities announced on Sunday. Jennifer Homendy, the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, came to the press conference after it was over to share some good news: "I'm excited to announce that we found the door plug," she stated. She acknowledged Bob, a schoolteacher, as the individual who had provided the NTSB two images of the object, and added, "Thank you, Bob." "We're going to go pick that up and make sure that we begin analysing it," Homendy said. She also reported finding two cell phones: one by the side of the road and the other in a yard. After the first full day of the NTSB's inquiry into t...

Aid groups say more than 10 children are losing their legs every day in Gaza

8Jan

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Aid groups say more than 10 children are losing their legs every day in Gaza

According to a charity, since October 7, more than ten children in Gaza have lost one or both of their legs on average every day. Many of these amputations were done without anaesthesia, highlighting the terrible humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave after more than three months of Israeli bombardment. Jason Lee, the head of Save the Children in the occupied Palestinian territories, stated in a statement that the "suffering of children in this conflict is unimaginable and even more because it is preventable and needless," the UN stated in its statistics. He declared, "Child killing and maiming is abhorred as a serious violation against children, and those who commit these crimes must be held accountable." Save the Children cited statements made by UNICEF spokesperson J...

Iowa students to stage statewide walkout after school shooting

8Jan

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Iowa students to stage statewide walkout after school shooting

Following a fatal shooting at Perry High School, students in Iowa are organizing a walkout on Monday and a march to the state capitol to express their disapproval of politicians' perceived lack of action about gun violence. March For Our Lives Iowa invited kids to take part in the event just hours after police reported that a Perry High School student had shot and murdered a sixth-grader on Thursday while also injuring seven other classmates. Students' persistent complaints about the school massacre prompted the organization to plan the walkout. According to Akshara Eswar, one of the executive state directors of the group, "the shooting has hit close to home for a lot of us," she told the USA TODAY Network affiliate, Des Moines Register. "People are upset. They can't stop thinking ab...

Civil war “could have been negotiated,” according to Trump

8Jan

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Civil war “could have been negotiated,” according to Trump

On Saturday, former US President Donald Trump made the argument that "negotiation" may have prevented the Civil War, contending that Abraham Lincoln ought to have done more to avert carnage and that the struggle to abolish slavery in the US was ultimately pointless. "There were a lot of errors made. To be honest with you, there was something that I believe could have been negotiated," Trump remarked during a Newton, Iowa, campaign stop. That could have been resolved, in my opinion. Everyone perished. So many individuals lost their lives. The former president made these remarks a little over a week before Iowa's first-ever presidential caucuses, where he leads Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley handily in the polls. Unexpectedly, the Civil ...

Woman Found in Garage Where She Was Drugged and Raped For Five Years in Houston

7Jan

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Woman Found in Garage Where She Was Drugged and Raped For Five Years in Houston

In a horrifying case that has shaken the Houston community, a woman has come forward after being held captive in a garage for nearly five years. The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, has pressed charges against Lee Carter, a 52-year-old man who stands accused of aggravated kidnapping. The nightmare began four to five years ago when the victim, then pregnant and panhandling in the Almeda Genoa area, encountered Lee Carter, also known as the rapper Viper. Carter initially stopped to give her a dollar, but he soon returned, offering assistance. Little did she know, this act of apparent kindness would lead to years of unimaginable suffering. According to court records, Carter took the victim to his home, where he locked her inside the garage, subjecting her to a living nightmar...

Ron DeSantis Concerns: A Nasty Election if Focused on Trump

7Jan

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Ron DeSantis Concerns: A Nasty Election if Focused on Trump

The upcoming 2024 presidential election in the United States is shaping up to be a highly contentious battle, according to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. In recent interviews on "Face the Nation" and various media outlets, DeSantis expressed concerns about the potential for a "really nasty election" if the focus remains on former President Donald Trump and past election disputes. Governor Ron DeSantis has set his sights on the highest office in the land, and he has chosen the state of Iowa as a crucial battleground for his presidential ambitions. With the Iowa caucuses scheduled for January 15, 2024, DeSantis has invested significant time and resources into courting voters in this key state. While he remains a strong contender, recent polling indicates that former President Trump contin...

Making America’s Greatness Accessible and Affordable for All: The Legacy of James Clyburn

7Jan

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Making America’s Greatness Accessible and Affordable for All: The Legacy of James Clyburn

In the realm of politics, few figures have exemplified the principles of service and dedication like James E. Clyburn. Throughout his illustrious career in Congress, Clyburn has consistently put service above self and principles above politics. His tireless efforts have been focused on making America's greatness accessible and affordable for all. From championing energy efficiency programs to advocating for underprivileged communities, Clyburn's impact has been felt across the nation. One of Clyburn's notable achievements is the creation of the Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP). Launched in 2014, RESP allows Rural Electric Cooperatives to provide loans to their members, enabling them to increase the energy efficiency of their homes. By promoting energy conservation, RESP not only help...

US Congress Leaders Reach Deal on Spending Levels to Avert Government Shutdown

7Jan

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US Congress Leaders Reach Deal on Spending Levels to Avert Government Shutdown

In a significant development, congressional leaders in the United States have reached an agreement on overall spending levels for the current fiscal year. This agreement comes as a crucial step towards avoiding a potential partial government shutdown that could have serious consequences. The deal, which largely adheres to spending caps for defense and domestic programs, has been met with mixed reactions from different factions within Congress. Let's delve into the details and implications of this agreement. The bipartisan agreement on spending levels sets the stage for the allocation of funds to various government programs and agencies. It largely aligns with the spending restrictions imposed by Congress as part of a bill to suspend the debt limit until 2025. However, it also includes s...