Today’s Headlines: President Biden recommended a humanitarian pause in the Israel-Hamas conflict, signaling a change in the administration's stance. This pause aims to provide aid to civilians and allow foreign nationals to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, there is concern that Hamas is hoarding fuel, demanding deliveries during diplomatic negotiations, while Israel claims they already have a significant amount. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $14.5 billion military aid package for Israel without including humanitarian aid for Palestinians or Ukraine. Additionally, two Republican representatives announced they won't run for reelection in 2024. President Biden signed an executive order addressing AI safety and standards, and there's an FBI investigation into potential illegal foreign donations to New York Mayor Eric Adams's campaign. Eric Trump testified in a civil fraud trial, and Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty on 7 criminal fraud counts related to the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX and its sister hedge fund.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
AP News: Biden calls for humanitarian ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war
NBC News: Hamas is hoarding vast amounts of fuel as Gaza hospitals run low, U.S. officials say
AP News: House approves nearly $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel. Biden vows to veto the GOP approach
Axios: GOP Reps. Ken Buck and Kay Granger announce 2024 retirements
Reuters: Biden administration aims to cut AI risks with executive order
NY Times: Biden administration aims to cut AI risks with executive order
AP News: Eric Trump testifies he wasn’t aware of dad’s financial statements, but emails show some involvement
CNBC: Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven criminal fraud counts
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