Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 4/17/24: Congress Pushes Billions For Israel And Ukraine, Israel Blocks Oct 7 UN Investigation, USC Cancels Pro-Palestine Valedictorian Speech, Tom Cotton Calls For Violence On Protesters, SCOTUS To Rescue Trump On Jan 6 Charges, Biden To Sue Ticketmaster, Bill Maher Flames CNN'
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Apr 17, 2024 Congress is poised to allocate billions in aid for Israel and Ukraine, igniting fierce debates. Israel's blocking of a UN investigation adds fuel to ongoing tensions. Controversial calls for violence against protesters surface, while the Supreme Court may intervene in Trump's legal challenges. The cancellation of a pro-Palestine speech at USC highlights free speech dilemmas on campuses. Meanwhile, Biden’s impending lawsuit against Ticketmaster reveals the complexities of consumer rights in ticketing. Bill Maher criticizes media biases, particularly against Trump.
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Aid Package Controversy
- Mike Johnson faces an ouster attempt over a proposed aid package.
- This package includes aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, but lacks border security measures.
Bipartisan War Caucus
- The proposed aid package will likely require Democratic support to pass.
- This creates a de facto "war party caucus" that transcends partisan lines.
US Sanctions on Iran
- The U.S. will impose new sanctions on Iran following attacks on Israel.
- No sanctions or accountability are planned for Israel's attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus.