Politician receives death threats after voting against fellow Republican
Thursday, 19 October 2023 A US representative has said she received "credible death threats" after voting against fellow RepublicanJim Jordan to be the new House Speaker.
At a media dinner in Washington on Saturday night, US President Joe Biden used his opportunity at the podium to to call on foreign governments to release detained journalists and roast his presumptive Republican running-mate Donald Trump over his age and literary tastes.
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Watch as President Biden delivers a humorous election-year roast, taking playful jabs at his Republican rival, Donald Trump, during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Amidst political banter, Biden's remarks offer a lighthearted moment in the midst of the campaign season. Tune in for the best moments from the event!
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Tennessee Passes Bill , Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns.
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 68-28 on April 23, CBS News reports.
The legislation would grant some teachers
and staff the right to carry concealed
handguns at public schools.
The bill will now be sent to Republican
Gov. Bill Lee to either sign or veto. .
If signed into law, the legislation would represent the largest expansion of gun access in Tennessee since the deadly shooting at
The Covenant School in Nashville last year.
Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police.
Teachers and staff carrying guns would only be known to administrators and police.
Other teachers and students' parents
would not be privy to the information. .
If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. .
If a school worker wants to carry a handgun, they'd have to have a "permit and written authorization from the school's principal and local law enforcement," CBS News reports. .
School districts would need
to grant permission as well.
A background check and 40 hours of training would also be mandatory.
However, school staff would be prohibited from carrying their guns during events at stadiums, gymnasiums or auditoriums. .
Protesters shouted
"Blood on your hands" after
the bill was passed by the
House on April 23
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Officials Say US Is, Preparing Another Military, Aid Package for Ukraine.
Reuters reports that the United States is getting ready
to send another military aid package to Ukraine
with an estimated value as high as $400 million. .
Reuters reports that the United States is getting ready
to send another military aid package to Ukraine
with an estimated value as high as $400 million. .
According to two anonymous U.S. officials,
an official announcement for the aid
package is expected later on March 12. .
One of the unnamed officials
claim that the package is expected
to contain more artillery. .
One of the unnamed officials
claim that the package is expected
to contain more artillery. .
Reuters reports that the news comes as the U.S.
military has been making massive purchases
of munitions and vehicles to replenish stockpiles.
Reuters reports that the news comes as the U.S.
military has been making massive purchases
of munitions and vehicles to replenish stockpiles.
At the same time, the Biden administration has been
scrambling to find a way to send more military assistance
to Ukraine amid Republican hardline resistance. .
Mike Johnson, the Republican House of Representatives
Speaker, has refused to call a vote on a bill aimed at
providing an additional $60 billion in aid for Ukraine.
Mike Johnson, the Republican House of Representatives
Speaker, has refused to call a vote on a bill aimed at
providing an additional $60 billion in aid for Ukraine.
On March 11, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
said that Russian troops have stopped advancing after
capturing the eastern city of Avdiivka last month.
On March 11, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
said that Russian troops have stopped advancing after
capturing the eastern city of Avdiivka last month.
In an interview with France's BFM television,
Zelenskiy said that despite weapon shortages,
Ukraine has improved its strategic position.
The Ukrainian leader went on to warn
that Russia is preparing a new offensive
expected to begin in late May or early summer. .
The Ukrainian leader went on to warn
that Russia is preparing a new offensive
expected to begin in late May or early summer. .
Other countries have continued to fund Ukraine's military efforts, including Denmark, who will provide an aid package that includes Caesar artillery systems. .
Other countries have continued to fund Ukraine's military efforts, including Denmark, who will provide an aid package that includes Caesar artillery systems. .
The military aid package will also include ammunition
with an estimated value of around $336.6 million,
according to the Danish Defense Ministry.
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