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The latest: Biden says Israel is not behind the hospital blast in Gaza.

Biden stated that he received information from the Pentagon that suggested the Israeli Defense Forces were not responsible for the Gaza hospital blast that killed hundreds of people. Aid was supposed to start traveling to Gaza on Friday in an agreement between Biden and the President of Egypt, but help has not moved in yet. 

How do you feel about the U.S. response so far?

A guide to the Israel-Palestine conflict

The conflict between Israel - the world’s only Jewish state - and Palestine - an Arab-Islamic state - spans generations and histories. This guide presents the essential information needed to understand this complex and often violent relationship.

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Over 300 arrested in D.C. protest calling for ceasefire in Gaza

At least 300 people have been arrested near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., during a protest against the Israel-Hamas war. The number is expected to rise as the full amount of arrests are processed and counted for, authorities said.

Should the U.S. call for a ceasefire in Gaza?

Trump former lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty in election case

Sidney Powell, Trump's former lawyer, pleaded guilty to six charges in the Georgia election case. Powell, who faces charges of conspiracy to commit intentional interference of election duties, reached a deal with prosecutors and will testify at the trial, which starts Friday. Powell has been sentenced to six years of probation and will pay a fine. The deal requires her to write an apology letter to Georgia citizens. 

Do you think Trump is guilty of racketeering? 

BILL: Should we raise the minimum wage? - Raise the Wage Act of 2023 - H.R.4889

Pushes for an increase in the federal minimum wage. Would gradually raise the minimum wage to $17 by 2028 and give approximately 28 million Americans (19% of workers) a long-overdue raise. Pegs future increases in the federal minimum wage to median wage growth to ensure the value of minimum wage does not, once again, erode over time.

Tell your reps to support or oppose this bill

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller. Would you fly without one?

— Emma Kansiz

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