Newsletter Mar 25, 2024

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VP Harris warnings Netanyahu against invasion of Rafah
Vice President Kamala Harris issued a stern warning to Israel, indicating potential "consequences" if it proceeds with its planned invasion of Rafah in pursuit of Hamas fighters. Speaking to ABC News' "This Week," Harris called for a truce and emphasized the gravity of a major military operation in Rafah. Her remarks come in the wake of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approval of a plan to invade Rafah, prompting concerns from President Joe Biden about the safety of civilians stranded there.
SEE HARRIS' WARNING TO NETANYAHU AGAINST INVASION

Republicans mutiny against Johnson over debt ceiling bill
President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion funding package that keeps the US government open through Sept. 30, but many Republicans aren't happy with House Speaker Mike Johnson over the deal. The House passed the package Friday by a 286-134 vote, the Senate passed it Saturday 74-24, and Biden signed the bill later that day, prompting outrage by hardline GOP members.
SEE HOW MTG IS LEADING A MUTINY AGAINST JOHNSON

Biden campaign targets young voters of color to beat Trump
President Joe Biden's campaign is intensifying efforts to engage voters of color amidst indications that some Black and Latino voters are drifting away from the Democratic Party fold. The Biden campaign launched targeted advertisements last week, aimed directly at Black voters in battleground states, emphasizing the potential dire consequences of another Donald Trump presidency.
HOW BIDEN'S STRATEGY FOCUSES ON VOTERS OF COLOR

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Russia: US did not warn of terrorist attack

Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov informed the country's state news agency TASS that no information had been exchanged regarding the tragic terrorist act when questioned about any communication between the US and Russia beforehand. Contradicting Antonov's claim, a U.S. State Department official confirmed that the government had indeed shared intelligence regarding a potential attack with Russian authorities, citing the longstanding "duty to warn" policy.

SEE HOW RUSSIA IS DEALING WITH DEADLY THEATER ATTACK

Harris looks to breath new life into Ireland

Simon Harris, who is set to become Ireland's youngest ever prime minister after being appointed party leader on Sunday, will be hoping his social media skills and fresh face can save his party's flagging fortunes as elections loom. The 37-year-old, who the media has already dubbed the "TikTok Taoiseach" -- the name for the Irish prime minister, pronounced "Tee-shock" -- beats the previous record holder, predecessor Leo Varadkar, who was 38 when he took the job in 2017.

SEE WHEN HARRIS WILL OFFICIALLY TAKE OVER THE POSITION

US lunar lander ruled 'permanently asleep'

An uncrewed American lander that became the first private spaceship on the Moon has met its ultimate end after failing to "wake up," the company that built it said. Houston-based Intuitive Machines said the lander, named Odysseus, had not phoned home this week when its solar panels were projected to receive enough sunlight to turn on its radio. IM had hoped that it might "wake up" once it received sunlight.

SEE WHY SCIENTISTS SAY THE MISSION WAS STILL A SUCCESS

Extra point

How many nations have landed a craft and/or humans on the Moon?

Friday's answer: The former Soviet Union opened the first nuclear power plant in Obninsk in 1954.

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