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A deal to sell TikTok to new owners on hold an emergency US Supreme Court ruling favorable to President Trump and the President urging Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates but first...
LATE NEWS TONIGHT:
US politics an appeals court in North Carolina ruling in favor of the Republican candidate in last fall's Supreme Court election in that state.
65,000 thousand votes ruled invalid in the contest where Democrat incumbent Allison Riggs led Republican Jefferson Griffin by 734 votes.
The case now moves to the state's Supreme Court and may end up in federal court...CNN USA
THE US GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS UNDER MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AS PROPOSED BY THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION.
THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES OPTING NOT FINALIZE A RULE THAT WOULD HAVE ALLOWED AN ESTIMATED SEVEN MILLION PLUS PEOPLE ACCESS TO THE 'GLP-1' WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS...THE HILL USA
In Israel an autopsy on a 17-year-old Palestinian prisoner who collapsed and died last week showing signs of starvation and medical neglect.
There have been complaints about conditions at the Megiddo Prison related to a bacterial infection causing diarrhea and vomiting...Associated Press USA-Times of Israel
IN THE UK A PRO-LIFE ACTIVIST ORDERED TO PAY 20,000 POUNDS IN COURT COSTS (26,000 US DOLLARS).
THE VERDICT AGAINST LIVIA TOSSICI-BOLT WAS OVER A SIGN SHE HELD NEAR AN ABORTION CLINIC IN BOURNEMOUTH.
THE SIGN READING 'HERE TO TALK IF YOU WANT'.
SHE WAS FOUND GUILTY OF VIOLATING A 'PUBLIC SPACES PROTECTION ORDER'.
THE US STATE DEPARTMENT MONITORING THE CASE AS A 'VIOLATION OF FREE SPEECH'.
TOSSICI-BOLT SPOKE AFTER THE VERDICT SAYING:
"I was not protesting and did not harass or obstruct anyone. The US State Department was right to be concerned about this case as it has serious implications for the entire Western world"...LIFE NEWS
Ukranian officials say at least 18 were killed in a missile attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih.
A missile said to have hit a residential area with nine children among the dead.
President Volodymyr Zelensky saying the attack is proof Russia does not want a ceasefire.
Russia describing a 'high precision missile strike' aimed at 'unit commanders and Western instructors'...BBC News
'AXIOS' REPORTS THAT ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU WILL BE AT THE WHITE HOUSE MONDAY.
MR. NETANYAHU'S TALKS WITH PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP PROVIDING A SHOWCASE TO QUICKLY DEAL WITH TARIFFS MR. TRUMP IMPOSED ON ISRAEL THIS WEEK.
THE CONFLICT IN GAZA AND IRAN ALSO SAID TO BE ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION BETWEEN THE TWO LEADERS.
NETANYAHU VISITING HUNGARY UNTIL SUNDAY.
BUT THE MEETING IS SAID TO BE DEPENDENT ON CANCELLATION OF MR. NETANYAHU'S TESTIMONY AT HIS CORRUPTION TRIAL...TIMES OF ISRAEL...(OSINTdefender "X"-Axios)
THE ISRAELI DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE CHIEF RONEN BAR SAYS THAT PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU WANTED HIM TO TELL A COURT IT WOULD BE UNSAFE FOR MR. NETANYAHU TO TESTIFY AT HIS CORRUPTION TRIAL.
BAR SUBMITTING A LETTER TO ISRAEL'S HIGH COURT AHEAD OF A HEARING NEXT WEEK ON NETANYAHU'S ATTEMPT TO FIRE HIM AS OF NEXT THURSDAY (APRIL 10TH)...TIMES OF ISRAEL
A HOUTHI DRONE TAKEN DOWN BY ISRAEL OVER THE RED SEA THIS EVENING. THE HOUTHIS SAY THEY WERE ATTEMPTING TO ATTACK A 'MILITARY TARGET' IN THE TEL AVIV AREA...TIMES OF ISRAEL
(Updated) President Trump signing an order allowing TikTok to operate in the United States for another 75 days.
Mr. Trump saying more work needs to be done on securing new ownership for the social media app...Tass Russia...
China said to have balked at a deal right now due to the tariffs imposed on it by Mr. Trump this week...Reuters-Radio New Zealand
THE US SUPREME COURT GIVING PRESIDENT TRUMP A VICTORY. THE COURT'S EMERGENCY 5-4 RULING ALLOWING THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO BLOCK TEACHER DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.
THERE WAS CONCERN THAT THE 65 MILLION DOLLARS WAS BEING SPENT ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION POLICIES CONSIDERED DISCRIMINATORY
FIVE 'CONSERVATIVE' JUSTICES IN THE MAJORITY WITH CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN ROBERTS AND THREE 'LIBERAL' JUSTICES IN THE MINORITY.
THIS RULING STOPS A LOWER COURT ORDER TO SPEND THE GRANT MONEY...THE HILL USA
DEFROCKED ROMAN CATHOLIC CARDINAL THEODORE MCCARRICK IS DEAD AT THE AGE OF 94.
MCCARRICK WAS A FORMER ARCHBISHOP OF WASHINGTON DC DESCRIBED AS A MODERATE.
HE WAS REMOVED FROM MINISTRY AND DEFROCKED OVER ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT INVOLVING CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
IN 2023 A SECULAR COURT JUDGE IN BOSTON RULING THAT MCCARRICK COULD NOT STAND TRIAL BECAUSE HE SUFFERED FROM DEMENTIA...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)...WIKIPEDIA-THEODORE MCCARRICK
Russia supplying Cuba with 100,000 metric tons of oil. The supply of oil on February 19th in line with the 'state loan framework' according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.
He said that Russia will continue to support Cuba with economic aid and humanitarian assistance using various channels...Tass Russia
US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP URGING FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD CHARIMAN JEROME POWELL TO LOWER INTEREST RATES.
TRUMP SLAMMING POWELL FOR REFUSING TO LOWER THEM SAYING HE IS ACTING POLITICALLY AGAINST HIM...THE HILL USA
In Israel's "Qatargate" scandal one aide of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu kept in detention another released to house arrest.
Police appealed to a second judge who allowed them to keep Jonatan Urich in custody while another aide Eli Feldestein was put under house arrest.
The aides accused of helping Qatar to plant stories in Israeli media favorable to its image during hostage release talks with Hamas which has close ties to Qatar...Times of Israel
THE ISRAELI MILITARY ASSAULT IN GAZA CONTINUES. MANY KILLED AS AIR STRIKES CONTUINUE AND FORCES ADVANCE ON THE GROUND.
ISRAEL SEEKING TO ESTABLISH A 'SECURITY ZONE' ORDERING THE CIVILIAN POPULATION OF THAT AREA OUT.
ISRAEL SEEKING TO PRESSURE THE HOSTAGE HOLDING HAMAS FORCES INTO CAPITULATION TO ISRAELS DESIRE TO HAVE FULL CONTROL OF GAZA...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
China responding to President Trump's 34 percent tariff with its own 34 percent levy on US imports.
US agricultural goods hit hard by China's move.
Recently a Chinese spokesman said that his country was ready for any kind of 'war' trade or otherwise the US wished to wage against it...BBC News
ON SOCIAL MEDIA US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP DECRYING THE PROSECUTION AND CONVICTION OF FRANCE'S MARINE LE PEN.
LE PEN'S CONVICTION COMING AS SHE LED POLLING FOR THE 2027 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
MR. TRUMP COMPARING HER PROSECUTION TO THE EFFORTS OF THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO PROSECUTE HIM PRIOR TO THE LAST YEAR'S ELECTION HERE IN THE UNITED STATES...DONALD J. TRUMP TRUTH SOCIAL
The markets today sharp declines continue.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2,232.07 points or 5.5 percent. The Dow closing at 38.314.86.
The NASDAQ dropped 962.82 points or 5.82 percent closing at 15,587.79.
The price of oil in New York at the close 62 dollars 32 cents a barrel down four dollars 63 cents or 6.92 percent...Marketwatch
MORE JOBS ADDED IN THE US LAST MONTH WITH THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISING TO 4.2 PERCENT...YAHOO FINANCE
The Metropolitan Police in London accusing comedian Russell Brand of rape and other 'sexual offences'.
The allegations dating back to between 1999 and 2005.
In recent years Brand was known as an opponent of COVID vaccines and COVID lockdowns in the UK and around the world...AFP France-Gulf News...
Responding by video Mr. Brand questioning the legitimacy of the British government and legal system then describing his early as one marked by drug addiction and sex addiction.
He said he is 'not a rapist' and did not engage in non-consensual activity...Russell Brand "X" (Video Embed)
OPERTATIONS OF AUTO MAKER STELLANTIS PAUSED AT FACTORIES IN CANADA AND MEXICO IN RESPONSE TO THE NEW US TARIFFS.
THE WINDSOR, ONTARIO FACTORY EMPLOYING 4,500 PEOPLE GOING INTO A TEMPORARY SHUT DOWN...BBC NEWS
Turkey (Türkiye) says that Israel is a threat to regional peace and stability and 'feeds' on conflict.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry draws attention to Israeli military actions in Syria and Lebanon.
The new jihadist government in Syria has close ties to Turkey.
The statement calling for the international community to curb Israel's 'increasingly brazen aggression'...Daily Sabah Turkey (Türkiye)
THE BRITISH NEWSPAPER 'THE TELEGRAPH' REPORTING THAT IRAN HAS REMOVED MILITARY PERSONNEL FROM YEMEN.
AN ANONYMOUS IRANIAN OFFICIAL IS CITED IN THE REPORT.
THIS IS SAID TO BE LINKED TO FEAR OF DIRECT CONFRONTATION WITH THE UNITED STATES AS THE US CONTINUES DAILY AIR ATTACKS ON THE COUNTRY...ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS
"A series of human errors"
In New Zealand an official board of inquiry reporting on the sinking of a New Zealand naval vessel in Samoan waters last October 5th.
Errors cited in the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui started with the ship being steered towards land and left on its autopilot.
Key personnel involved in the grounding of the ship that led to its sinking found to have had deficiencies in qualifications and endorsements...One News New Zealand
US AND CHINESE MILITARY OFFICIALS TALKING IN SHANGHAI THIS WEEK.
THE TALKS AIMED AT KEEPING MILITARY ENCOUNTERS IN THE AIR AND AT SEA FROM BECOMING UNSAFE.
BOTH SIDES EXPRESSING CONCERNS OVER THE ACTIONS OF THE OTHER SIDES MILITARY FORCES IN AREAS NEAR MAINLAND CHINA AND TAIWAN...ASSOCIATED PRESS-IRISH EXAMINER
US House Speaker Mike Johnson talking with Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna of Florida.
This follows President Trump's endorsement of proxy voting for new parents of House members.
Johnson shutting down all House business to prevent a floor vote on a discharge petition to allow proxy voting mostly backed by Democrats along with Luna and eight other Republicans.
Speaker Johnson broaching the notion of making the proposal to allow proxy voting to apply to new mothers who are House members only...The Hill USA
OPINION POLLING FROM REUTERS/IPSOS ON US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP SHOWS AT 43 PERCENT OVERALL APPROVAL RATING.
IT'S A TWO PERCENT DECLINE FROM LAST MONTH. WHEN HE TOOK OFFICE IN JANUARY MR. TRUMP HAD A 47 PERCENT APPROVAL RATING ACCORDING TO REUTERS/IPSOS.
MR. TRUMP'S APPROVAL RATING FOR HIS HANDLING OF THE ECONOMY LOWER AT 37 PERCENT...THE HILL USA
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