White House Urges Congress , To Approve Ongoing , Support For Ukraine.
On December 4, the White House warned Congress that the
administration will be unable to continue providing Ukraine
with assistance without further congressional support.
On December 4, the White House warned Congress that the
administration will be unable to continue providing Ukraine
with assistance without further congressional support.
NBC reports that Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young told legislators that the U.S. is âout of money â and nearly out of timeâ for supporting Ukraine.
I want to be clear: without congressional
action, by the end of the year we will run
out of resources to procure more weapons
and equipment for Ukraine and to provide
equipment from U.S. military stocks, Shalanda Young, Office of Management and Budget Director, via NBC.
There is no magical pot of funding
available to meet this moment, Shalanda Young, Office of Management and Budget Director, via NBC.
According to Young, failing to provide aid would , âkneecap Ukraine on the battlefield, not only putting
at risk the gains Ukraine has made, but increasing
the likelihood of Russian military victories.â.
Young reportedly urged congressional
leaders to approve the Biden administration's
supplemental spending request.
.
I must stress that helping Ukraine
defend itself and secure its future
as a sovereign, democratic, independent,
and prosperous nation advances
our national security interests, Shalanda Young, Office of Management and Budget Director, via NBC.
It prevents larger conflict in the region
that could involve NATO and put U.S.
forces in harmâs way and deters
future aggression, making us all safer, Shalanda Young, Office of Management and Budget Director, via NBC.
Young's letter to Congress comes amid
a deadlock among lawmakers over ongoing
U.S. support for both Ukraine and Israel.
NBC reports that GOP legislators have looked to leverage
approving foreign aid for the enactment of tougher U.S.
immigration policy at the nation's southern border.
NBC reports that GOP legislators have looked to leverage
approving foreign aid for the enactment of tougher U.S.
immigration policy at the nation's southern border
Amid a cabinet reshuffle by President Putin, a senior Defense Ministry official, Lt. Gen. Yury Kuznetsov, was arrested on bribery charges, highlighting a crackdown on corruption within Russia's military. Kuznetsov faces severe charges, with authorities uncovering a significant sum of cash and luxury items. Putin's replacement of Sergei Shoigu as defence minister and the nomination of Andrei Belousov signal potential further purges within the ministry. Shoigu's deputy's recent arrest has raised speculation about Shoigu's future, amidst scrutiny over Russia's military strategy in Ukraine, where Ukrainian resistance has proven formidable, causing setbacks for Russian forces. The implications of these internal power shifts remain uncertain as Russia navigates the ongoing conflict.
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Consumer Outlook , Plunges Amid Fears of , More Price Hikes Ahead.
CNN reports that sentiment about the economy among
consumers in the United States has plummeted
to the lowest level in the past six months.
According to the latest consumer survey by the
University of Michigan, consumers are also bracing
for more price increases in the year ahead. .
The consumer expectations gauge,
which is closely monitored by the White House,
dropped 13%, representing the most significant
single month decline since mid-2021.
The latest news is still better than
last May when inflation was at 4%
compared to the current 3.5% reading.
However, CNN points out that despite inflation
being lower than the same time last year, the numbers
have been moving in the wrong direction.
The trajectory has shifted
economist expectations for
the Federal Reserve to cut rates. .
The latest Fed report saw expectations
for year-ahead inflation increase
to 3.5% from the 3.2% forecast in April. .
At the same time, long-run
expectations for inflation also
increased to 3.1% from April's 3.0%. .
According to Chicago Federal Reserve
President Austan Goolsbee, the latest data , "bodes awful for progress on inflation.".
There isnât, at this time,
much evidence in my view that
inflation is stalling out at 3%, Austan Goolsbee, Chicago Federal Reserve President, via CNN
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The Secret Service is investigating a fatal crash -- a car slamming into a White House barrier sent agents and D.C. police scrambling. The action went down late.. TMZ.com
A driver died after crashing a car into the exterior gate of the White House late Saturday, the US Secret Service said. "Shortly before 10:30 pm a vehicle travelling at a high speed collided with an outer perimeter gate on the White House complex" the service said in a statement on social media platform X. The Secret Service, along with the police and fire departments of the District of Columbia, have launched an investigation into the fatal crash, according to Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. He added there was "no threat or public safety implications". In January, authorities detained another person who crashed a vehicle into the exterior gate of the same complex.
#WhiteHouseGate #SecurityBreach #USNews #DriverIncident #InvestigationLaunched #SecretService #BreakingNews #USIncident #SecurityAlert #DriverFatality
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The White House defended President Biden's comments on 'xenophobia' regarding India, China, and Japan, stressing the positive role of immigrants in the US. Biden's remarks, made at a Democratic Party fundraiser, linked economic challenges in these countries to xenophobia, but faced criticism. Nonetheless, the White House reaffirmed Biden's commitment to strengthening ties with allies like India and Japan.
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Some US Weapon , Shipments to Israel Continue , Amid Invasion of Rafah.
NBC reports that United States officials say that
shipments of military assistance have continued despite
concerns of Israel's invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza.
NBC reports that United States officials say that
shipments of military assistance have continued despite
concerns of Israel's invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza.
Officials familiar with the matter claim that
shipments of both offensive and defensive
weapons have been sent to Israel in recent days.
The news comes after the Biden administration threatened
to suspend arms shipment over Israel's plan to invade
Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge.
The news comes after the Biden administration threatened
to suspend arms shipment over Israel's plan to invade
Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge.
In response to the U.S. threat, Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would
"stand alone" in order to pursue its goal of eliminating Hamas.
In response to the U.S. threat, Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would
"stand alone" in order to pursue its goal of eliminating Hamas.
Last week, the Biden administration halted an arms
shipment of bombs that were intended for Israel. .
Last week, the Biden administration halted an arms
shipment of bombs that were intended for Israel. .
NBC reports that with no ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in sight, Israeli forces have continued its bombardment of Rafah amid ground operations. .
According to the United Nations, over 100,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah since Israel issued evacuation orders earlier this week. .
According to the United Nations, over 100,000 people have fled from eastern Rafah since Israel issued evacuation orders earlier this week. .
Aid groups, along with doctors and local officials, have expressed
growing concern that hospitals in Rafah have already been
overwhelmed ahead of a feared full-scale Israeli assault. .
For five days, no fuel and
virtually no humanitarian aid
entered the Gaza Strip,
and we are scraping
the bottom of the barrel, Hamish Young, UNICEF Senior Emergency
Coordinator in the Gaza Strip, via NBC.
According to local health officials, over 34,900 people
in Gaza have been killed since Israel launched its
assault following the October 7 Hamas attacks. .
According to local health officials, over 34,900 people
in Gaza have been killed since Israel launched its
assault following the October 7 Hamas attacks.
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Massive Recall Follows , Discovery of Rat Parts, in Japanese Sliced Bread.
NBC reports that a brand of sliced bread in
Japan has been recalled after rat parts were
discovered in the popular product. .
NBC reports that a brand of sliced bread in
Japan has been recalled after rat parts were
discovered in the popular product. .
According to Pasco Shikishima Corp., 104,000 packs of
its super-fermented âchojukuâ bread, produced at a
factory west of Tokyo, have been impacted by the recall. .
According to Pasco Shikishima Corp., 104,000 packs of
its super-fermented âchojukuâ bread, produced at a
factory west of Tokyo, have been impacted by the recall. .
The company said that the line , âwill be suspended for the time being to investigate
the cause and to strengthen countermeasures.â.
The company said that the line , âwill be suspended for the time being to investigate
the cause and to strengthen countermeasures.â.
We deeply apologize for the serious inconvenience and trouble this has caused to our customers, suppliers, and other concerned parties, Pasco Shikishima Corp., via NBC.
The company added that there have been no
reports of customers falling ill as a result
of eating contaminated products.
NBC reports that the news comes amid
a string of food safety scares in Japan. .
In March, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical ordered
a recall of three dietary supplements containing
red yeast rice that had been linked to over
100 hospitalizations and five deaths. .
In 2023, police made multiple arrests linked
to a wave of pranks dubbed "sushi terrorism.".
The so-called acts of "sushi terrorism" involved diners at conveyor
belt restaurants engaging in unhygienic behavior like licking cups
before returning them or contaminating food with hand sanitizer. .
The so-called acts of "sushi terrorism" involved diners at conveyor
belt restaurants engaging in unhygienic behavior like licking cups
before returning them or contaminating food with hand sanitizer.
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A show set in the same universe as 'The Office' has received a series order from Peacock. The project is co-created by 'The Office's' Greg Daniels and 'Nathan For You' co-creator Michael Koman. Like NBC's former Emmy-winning comedy starring Steve Carell, the series will also be a mockumentary. It features Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore leading the ensemble cast. Production will begin in July.
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NBC has handed out a series order to the multicamera comedy 'Happy's Place,' starring Reba McEntire. 'Happy's Place' sees McEntire play Bobbie, a woman who inherits her father's restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had. The series reunites McEntire with the team behind her 2001 sitcom, 'Reba,' including showrunner Kevin Abbott, and co-star Melissa Peterman.
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Hamas criticised US President Joe Biden on Sunday for linking a Gaza cease-fire to the release of Israelis held captive by the Palestinian group. Biden stated on Saturday that a cease-fire in Gaza could occur as soon as âtomorrowâ if Hamas released Israelis in its custody. Hamas deemed this stance as a step backward from the outcomes of previous negotiations. They noted that their approval of a proposal, facilitated by mediators from Egypt and Qatar, had been done with the knowledge of the United States.
#BidenCeasefire #CeasefireOffer #US #Netanyahu #RafahOffensive #biden #israel #hamas #rafah #hostage #palestine #MiddleEast #usa #IsraelHamasWar #houthis #hezbollah #iran
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In this video, we delve into the shocking proposal by a U.S. Senator to "drop a nuclear bomb" on Gaza following Biden's decision to halt weapon shipment. Join us as we analyze the implications of such a harrowing plan and its potential impact on the ongoing conflict. Stay informed with Oneindia.
#Israel #IsraelNuclearWar #IsraeliArms #IsraelHamasWar #IsraelPalestine #Palestine #BenjaminNetanyahu #LindseyGraham #IsraelSouthAfrica #Oneindia
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday delivered some of the Biden administrationâs strongest public criticism yet of Israelâs conduct of the war in Gaza, saying Israeli tactics have meant âa horrible loss of life of innocent civiliansâ.
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US President Joe Biden has directly offered a ceasefire to Hamas, stressing that the decision now lies with the group. Biden indicates that the ceasefire could be implemented as early as tomorrow if Hamas releases its hostages. Additionally, Biden extends an offer to Israel, providing valuable intelligence on Hamas leaders' whereabouts if Israel refrains from a major operation in Rafah. The US also pledges assistance to Israel in erecting large shelters for Palestinians evacuated from Rafah. However, Biden issues a warning to Israel, stating that the supply of artillery shells and weapons could be halted if it proceeds with an attack on Rafah. Despite multiple rounds of indirect negotiations, Hamas and Israel have yet to reach a ceasefire agreement.
#BidenCeasefire #CeasefireOffer #US #Netanyahu #RafahOffensive #biden #israel #hamas #rafah #hostage #palestine #MiddleEast #usa #IsraelHamasWar #houthis #hezbollah #iran
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Everything isn't President Biden's, or former President Trump's, fault ... and it's still safe to go to college in America -- but ya wouldn't know it from the.. TMZ.com
EU member Estonia feels threatened by neighbour Russia. This year, the small NATO country will invest over 3% of its GDP to beef up its defence capabilities. It has also been hosting NATO exercises and training civilians in trench warfare, as EuronewsWitness reporter Hans von der Brelie discovered.
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Amid escalating tensions between Russia and NATO, Polish Prime Minister acknowledges the presence of many soldiers in Ukraine fighting for President Zelensky's army. This revelation adds another layer to the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region. Stay updated on the latest developments and analysis of the situation.
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The Ukraine war and uncertainty about future US funding of NATO have rekindled fears about Europe's defence. Witness reporter Valerie Gauriat went to Poland to assess the potential for a spillover of the conflict into other parts of Europe, and to gauge expectations of EU and NATO allies.
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Hezbollah Launched Coordinated Strikes on Israeli Targets in Northern Palestine, including barracks and military buildings, in support of Gaza and retaliation for Israeli attacks on southern Lebanese villages. The clashes have caused casualties and displacement on both sides, with Hezbollah vowing to continue until Israel halts aggression against Gaza.
#NATO #Putin #Ukrainewar #RussiaFrance #VladimirPutin #EmmanuelMacron #NATOnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
NATO's actions provoke Putin amidst Ukraine conflict. Russia issues stark warnings to France, threatening retaliation against French troops in Ukraine. Moscow criticizes Paris for involvement in proxy war and cautions UK about consequences of supporting Ukrainian attacks. Western powers' saber-rattling risks escalation, with Russia warning against nuclear threats. Many urge allies to avoid provoking Russia amid rising tensions.
#NATO #Putin #Ukrainewar #RussiaFrance #VladimirPutin #EmmanuelMacron #NATOnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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The Iraqi Resistance has launched another attack in Israel, targeting the Eilat Port with a new kamikaze drone. Claiming responsibility for the strike, the group stated it was in support of Gaza. This marks the first time the resistance group has used the Al-Arfad suicide drones, which bear resemblance to the Yemeni armed forces' Sammad line of attack drone. Previously relying on its own version of the Shahed-101 drone, the resistance released a video capturing the moment the drone struck the target in Eilat. However, details regarding the location of impact and casualties remain undisclosed. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has been increasingly staging such attacks on Israeli targets, particularly since the Israeli offensive in Rafah, despite prior warnings.
#IraqiResistance #EilatPortAttack #AlArfadDrones #RafahOffensive #Israel #GazaSupport #DroneStrike #MilitaryConflict #MiddleEast #SecurityThreat
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A doctor in the southern Gazan city of Rafah says people there are running out of vital supplies, as the main aid crossing to the south of the territory remains closed. Displaced and desperate residents have been fleeing the city since Israelâs ground offensive began last week. Dr James Smith says: âThe situation here is absolutely disastrous, and the world has stood by.â Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
An Indian UN worker lost his life in Gaza after a targeted attack on a UN vehicle in Rafah, marking the first international casualty in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The incident highlights the risks faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones. UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres condemned the attack, emphasising the need to protect humanitarian workers. Indian UN representative Ruchira Kamboj condemned civilian casualties and emphasised adherence to international law. The attack follows the UN's backing of Palestinian membership bid, with 143 countries, including India, voting for recognition, prompting a call for reconsideration by the Security Council after a US veto last month.
#GazaWar #UNWorkerKilled #RafahAttack #UNVehicleAttack #UNSecurity #IsraelGazaWar #UN #DSSWorker #ConflictZone #HumanitarianSafety
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House Approves, $866 Billion , Military Spending Bill.
On December 14, over two-thirds of the United States House
of Representatives voted for a defense policy bill that is
now headed to the White..
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President Biden announced $200 million in military aid to Ukraine during a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in the White House. The aid is intended to support Ukraine in its ongoing fight..
Biden to Host Zelensky , at White House Again.
President Joe Biden will welcome President Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington on Dec. 12 as Congress remains divided on additional aid for Ukraine, CNN..
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