Israel Offers Pause in Fighting, Trump’s SCOTUS Cases, & More | 12.22.23
Dec 22, 2023
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Topics covered in this podcast include Israel's offer to pause fighting, former President Trump's cases before the Supreme Court, a prisoner swap with Venezuela, updates on migration deal, Biden-Xi meeting, slavery reparations, electric scooter bankruptcy, and IRS waivers.
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Israel offers a pause in fighting in exchange for hostages, but Hamas refuses until Israeli aggression ceases completely.
Former President Trump's team plans to appeal to be listed on the 2024 presidential primary ballot and requests the Supreme Court to reject expedited ruling on an immunity dispute.
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Israel offers pause in fighting
Israel has offered a one-week pause in fighting in exchange for the release of its remaining 108 hostages, but Hamas responded that hostage negotiations won't happen until Israeli aggression stops completely. The UN Security Council is negotiating its own resolution, but the US has threatened to use veto power if it demands a total ceasefire or bars Israel from inspecting aid entering Gaza.
Trump's cases and prisoner swap with Venezuela
Former President Trump's team plans to appeal a decision by the Colorado Supreme Court that prevents his name from being listed on the 2024 presidential primary ballot in Colorado. Trump also asked the Supreme Court to reject a special counsel's request for an expedited ruling on an immunity dispute. In another development, the US and Venezuela exchanged prisoners, with Venezuela releasing political prisoners and the US freeing a businessman held on money laundering charges. Critics argue that the swap incentivizes hostage taking and emboldens the Venezuelan dictator, but the White House prioritizes freeing wrongfully detained Americans.
Today, we’re talking about Israel’s offer to pause fighting, former President Trump’s cases before the Supreme Court, a prisoner swap with Venezuela, and other top news for Friday, December 22nd. We’re taking Christmas Day off, but will be back in your earbuds on Wednesday! Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today.