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joe biden also... | crosstalk when it comes industry. joe biden also... i crosstalk when it comes to buying a gun at a gun show. this had been called the gun show loophole. it was done a matter of days ago. that's something i think you support, how would that change of the level and when it comes to buying a gun in the united states? , �* states? president biden actually signed - states? president biden actually signed into - states? president biden actually signed into [awl states? president biden i actually signed into law the bipartisanship of communities act, congress passed a law that gave the atf, the bureau of alcohol tobacco and firearms authority to do everything to tighten the regulation of how god is sold in the country and at gun shows and also of the atf rule covers both of those kinds of sales, right now they are not covered. you could be a private seller and sell guns no questions asked, no background checks. this rule addresses that, it is a big change in the law that we support but one in five guns sold are sold with no background check
joe biden also... | crosstalk when it comes industry. joe biden also... i crosstalk when it comes to buying a gun at a gun show. this had been called the gun show loophole. it was done a matter of days ago. that's something i think you support, how would that change of the level and when it comes to buying a gun in the united states? , �* states? president biden actually signed - states? president biden actually signed into - states? president biden actually signed into [awl states? president...
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but now, finally, mr biden has agreed to take part. in response to that, former president trump said he was ready "anywhere, anytime, anyplace." an old expression, he said, used by fighters. and mr trump proposed that the first debate could even take place as soon as next week. now, that is almost certainly not going to happen, and the official date for the first televised presidential debate is this september, just under two months before that crucial election day. will vernon reporting there. let's take you to the netherlands where the country is celebrating king's day. those are live pictures from amsterdam and you can see the parade along one of the city's historic canals. this is the king's 57th birthday and this is done like he is with his family and there have been massive celebrations there earlier. the royal family was playing massive celebrations there earlier. the royalfamily was playing games with some members of the public. this is a major holiday there in the netherlands, king's day. the olympic flame for this year's game
but now, finally, mr biden has agreed to take part. in response to that, former president trump said he was ready "anywhere, anytime, anyplace." an old expression, he said, used by fighters. and mr trump proposed that the first debate could even take place as soon as next week. now, that is almost certainly not going to happen, and the official date for the first televised presidential debate is this september, just under two months before that crucial election day. will vernon...
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but now, finally, mr biden has agreed to take part. in response to that, president said he was ready anywhere, anytime, anyplace, an old expression he said used by fighters, and mrtrump expression he said used by fighters, and mr trump proposed that the first debate could even take place as soon as next week. now, that is almost certainly not going to happen, and the official date for the first televised presidential debate is there's september, just under two months before that crucial election date. let's get some of the day's other news now. a number of countries in east africa are experiencing severe flooding and landslides. at least 150 people were killed in tanzania and 70 were killed in kenya. nearly 100,000 people have been displaced in burundi. the region has seen heavier rainfall than usual in recent weeks, exacerbated by the el nino weather pattern. south africa is marking the 30th anniversary of the country's first democratic elections and the end of apartheid. president cyril ramaphosa will lead celebrations of freedom day
but now, finally, mr biden has agreed to take part. in response to that, president said he was ready anywhere, anytime, anyplace, an old expression he said used by fighters, and mrtrump expression he said used by fighters, and mr trump proposed that the first debate could even take place as soon as next week. now, that is almost certainly not going to happen, and the official date for the first televised presidential debate is there's september, just under two months before that crucial...
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president biden to — on the offensive. president biden to sign _ on the offensive. president biden to sign that - on the offensive. president biden to sign that bill- on the offensive. president biden to sign that bill into l biden to sign that bill into law tomorrow so we will see what happens after that. bill taylor, former us ambassador to ukraine, thanks forjoining us. lebanon's iran—backed hezbollah group says it has launched a drone attack targeting israeli military bases north of the city of accor, its deepest attack into israeli territory since the gaza war began. lebanese state media says it comes after an israeli air strike in southern lebanon killed a mother and girl from the same family. tuesday marked the 200th day of the conflict in gaza, with israel carrying out air strikes in the northern, central and southern portions of the territory. the united nations has said it's working to corroborate reports from palestinian authorities that at least 310 people have been found buried outside the nasser hospital grounds in khan younis. palestinian officials
president biden to — on the offensive. president biden to sign _ on the offensive. president biden to sign that - on the offensive. president biden to sign that bill- on the offensive. president biden to sign that bill into l biden to sign that bill into law tomorrow so we will see what happens after that. bill taylor, former us ambassador to ukraine, thanks forjoining us. lebanon's iran—backed hezbollah group says it has launched a drone attack targeting israeli military bases north of the...
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but now, finally, mr biden has agreed to take part. in response to that, former president trump said he was "ready, anywhere, any time, any place," an old expression, he said, "used by fighters." and mr trump proposed that the first debate could even take place as soon as next week. so, thank you... now, that is almost certainly not going to happen. and the official date for the first televised presidential debate is this september, just under two months before that crucial election day. will vernon reporting there. king charles is to return to public duties for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer. a buckingham palace spokesperson said doctors had been pleased with his progress so far. he will continue to be treated for an unspecified form of the disease. charlotte gallagher reports. the king and queen together, in the gardens of buckingham palace, a positive sign about the king's health. the photo was taken earlier this month but has just been released. the palace say the king is making encouraging progress and will shor
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as president biden has noted, russia will not stop in ukraine. if the kremlin gets its way, and putin's war of imperial aggression succeeds, every parent on earth will take note. donald trump�*s �*hush money�* trial has wrapped up for the week — with testimony detailing a tabloid �*catch and kill�* scheme — that allegedly buried damaging stories about mr trump during his campaign for the white house in 2016. this could be the only one of mr trump�*s four criminal cases that will conclude before the presidential election this november. and on friday, president biden said — he�*d be "happy" to face donald trump in a debate — something he had not previously committed to. mr trump skipped all the previous republican presidential debates — and no further debates have yet been scheduled. our correspondent nada tawfik has been following the trial closely from new york. president trump was defiant as ever when he left the courthouse. he said that he heard president biden agreed to a debate and he invited him to do that any time an
as president biden has noted, russia will not stop in ukraine. if the kremlin gets its way, and putin's war of imperial aggression succeeds, every parent on earth will take note. donald trump�*s �*hush money�* trial has wrapped up for the week — with testimony detailing a tabloid �*catch and kill�* scheme — that allegedly buried damaging stories about mr trump during his campaign for the white house in 2016. this could be the only one of mr trump�*s four criminal cases that will...
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briefly, joe biden _ november elections. briefly, joe biden said _ november elections. briefly, joe biden said he _ november elections. briefly, joe biden said he is - november elections. briefly, joe biden said he is poised . november elections. briefly, l joe biden said he is poised and ready to sign this bill should be passed through the senate and it looks like it will be. how quickly can that happen? can we get to the resolute death can be signed? it can we get to the resolute death can be signed? it depends on how late _ death can be signed? it depends on how late president _ death can be signed? it depends on how late president biden - on how late president biden foresee often open he indicates he plans to sign immediately. he called the ukrainian president of volodymyr zelensky after the house of representatives passed the bill in the ukrainians have been watching the floor action very closely given the magnitude of this aid package for their forces, and we understand that president biden told zelensky as soon as the centre pass is that he is ready to sign it. p
briefly, joe biden _ november elections. briefly, joe biden said _ november elections. briefly, joe biden said he _ november elections. briefly, joe biden said he is - november elections. briefly, joe biden said he is poised . november elections. briefly, l joe biden said he is poised and ready to sign this bill should be passed through the senate and it looks like it will be. how quickly can that happen? can we get to the resolute death can be signed? it can we get to the resolute death can be...
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president biden has said he - now? president biden has said he will sign it into law when it lands on his desk. we have kind of been here before. there were previous moves to try and get a us company to take over tiktok. those foundered because of legal challenges. many people are expecting legal challenges in this case. previously, tiktok has said it would use its legal resources to try and fight this kind of move, so we can expect a drawn—out battle around this. but for now, if you excuse the pun, the clock is ticking.— clock is ticking. millions of americans _ clock is ticking. millions of americans use _ clock is ticking. millions of americans use tiktok, - clock is ticking. millions of l americans use tiktok, some clock is ticking. millions of - americans use tiktok, some people have businesses on tiktok itself. how likely do you think it is that it will get banned in the us? anyone who saw the — it will get banned in the us? anyone who saw the grilling _ it will get banned in the us? anyone who saw the gril
president biden has said he - now? president biden has said he will sign it into law when it lands on his desk. we have kind of been here before. there were previous moves to try and get a us company to take over tiktok. those foundered because of legal challenges. many people are expecting legal challenges in this case. previously, tiktok has said it would use its legal resources to try and fight this kind of move, so we can expect a drawn—out battle around this. but for now, if you excuse...
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coming back to the _ the biden administration. coming back to the speaker, _ the biden administration. coming back to the speaker, there - the biden administration. coming back to the speaker, there could | the biden administration. coming l back to the speaker, there could be the triggering of the motion to vacate. what do you make of that? it is not my fault that he does not know— is not my fault that he does not know how — is not my fault that he does not know how to lead his conference was up know how to lead his conference was up it is— know how to lead his conference was up it is my— know how to lead his conference was up it is my obligation that i listen to my— up it is my obligation that i listen to my photos and to the edge —— my photos— to my photos and to the edge —— my photos and — to my photos and to the edge —— my photos and intelligence and that we honour— photos and intelligence and that we honour our— photos and intelligence and that we honour our obligations to our partners _ honour
coming back to the _ the biden administration. coming back to the speaker, _ the biden administration. coming back to the speaker, there - the biden administration. coming back to the speaker, there could | the biden administration. coming l back to the speaker, there could be the triggering of the motion to vacate. what do you make of that? it is not my fault that he does not know— is not my fault that he does not know how — is not my fault that he does not know how to lead his conference...
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but now, finally, mr biden has agreed to take part. in response to that, former president trump said he was "ready, anywhere, any time, any place," an old expression, he said, "used by fighters." and mr trump proposed that the first debate could even take place as soon as next week. so, thank you very much... now, that is almost certainly not going to happen. and the official date for the first televised presidential debate is this september, just under two months before that crucial election day. let's get some of the day's other news now. a british man has been seriously injured in a shark attack on the caribbean island of tobago. the attack happened close to the shore in courland bay. the 64—year—old man is in intensive care after his left hand and left thigh were severed by a bull shark. seven beaches have been closed to allow the coastguard to investigate. a number of countries in east africa are experiencing severe flooding and landslides. at least 150 people were killed in tanzania and 70 were killed in kenya. nearly 100,000
but now, finally, mr biden has agreed to take part. in response to that, former president trump said he was "ready, anywhere, any time, any place," an old expression, he said, "used by fighters." and mr trump proposed that the first debate could even take place as soon as next week. so, thank you very much... now, that is almost certainly not going to happen. and the official date for the first televised presidential debate is this september, just under two months before...
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president biden will then into law.— control. president biden will then into law. the house will be in order. _ then into law. the house will be in order. russia _ then into law. the house will be in order. russia has i be in order. russia has described _ be in order. russia has described this - be in order. russia has described this as i be in order. russia hasj described this as direct support for terrorist activities but president biden said it was important in answering history's call. officials hearsay military aid is ready to go with weapons now expected to reach the battlefield in less than a week. just on that point, we do understand that there are some weapons, especially munitions, that are ready to go very soon. they are stalled in parts of europe. president biden will want to get this done asap. he has been waiting for this moment for some time now. indeed. and, of course, a lot of this was also on the speaker of this was also on the speaker of the house of representatives, mikejohnson, who ended up in the end pushing the vote through after many months
president biden will then into law.— control. president biden will then into law. the house will be in order. _ then into law. the house will be in order. russia _ then into law. the house will be in order. russia has i be in order. russia has described _ be in order. russia has described this - be in order. russia has described this as i be in order. russia hasj described this as direct support for terrorist activities but president biden said it was important in answering history's call....
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so we have had obama, travel and biden, _ so we have had obama, travel and biden, it _ so we have had obama, travel and biden, it will be still china and it is in _ biden, it will be still china and it is in the — biden, it will be still china and it is in the strategic interest of the united _ is in the strategic interest of the united states to hold off russia and support _ united states to hold off russia and support ukraine. not to boost confidence of china and there is another— confidence of china and there is another reason is the current iran attacks— another reason is the current iran attacks on— another reason is the current iran attacks on israel and even more importantly, the most recent discussions and concerns of the united — discussions and concerns of the united states about the fact that russia _ united states about the fact that russia is— united states about the fact that russia is making a deal with iran and expecting iran to the flemish russia's_ and expecting iran to the flemish russia's stocks of ballistic missiles. —— to replenish. g7, the most _
so we have had obama, travel and biden, _ so we have had obama, travel and biden, it _ so we have had obama, travel and biden, it will be still china and it is in _ biden, it will be still china and it is in the — biden, it will be still china and it is in the strategic interest of the united _ is in the strategic interest of the united states to hold off russia and support _ united states to hold off russia and support ukraine. not to boost confidence of china and there is another—...
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in this case, i do think that it could end up helping biden. much of the narrative about biden. much of the narrative about biden has obviously been about his age and he's too old, he's lost his step, he is gaffe prone, he doesn't have the mental acuity to answer questions on his feet. i think of the bar is set so low that no one expects biden to be able to string two sentences together and turns out he can come of that could change the perception of his campaign. biden has managed, i think, so far to avoid a lot of scrutiny where he is in situations that demand impromptu answers. he rarely does press conferences. he doesn't do sit downs with uncongenial media. this could be up an opportunity for biden to see that he is up to these challenges. fortrump see that he is up to these challenges. for trump hejust thinks he can win. he so confident he feels that this is a no—brainerfrom his side, so he has really made that a key plank of his campaign so far, basically egging him biden, saying that if he doesn't come on that he is a scaredy—cat and so on. that if he doesn't come on
in this case, i do think that it could end up helping biden. much of the narrative about biden. much of the narrative about biden has obviously been about his age and he's too old, he's lost his step, he is gaffe prone, he doesn't have the mental acuity to answer questions on his feet. i think of the bar is set so low that no one expects biden to be able to string two sentences together and turns out he can come of that could change the perception of his campaign. biden has managed, i think, so...
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i think the israelis understand the argument that president biden made. — argument that president biden made, your opponent has failed, wow allow— made, your opponent has failed, wow allow the failure to sort of lingo, _ wow allow the failure to sort of lingo, his last letter on the — of lingo, his last letter on the matter. rememberthat of lingo, his last letter on the matter. remember that this was the — the matter. remember that this was the taboo breaking attack by iran— was the taboo breaking attack by iran against israel, the first—ever ever running attack against — first—ever ever running attack against israel. i think the israelis _ against israel. i think the israelis probably, even though the attack was spectacularly unsuccessful, want to send a message _ unsuccessful, want to send a message to iran that that kind of attack— message to iran that that kind of attack will always bring a cost — of attack will always bring a cost for _ of attack will always bring a cost for a run, that there will always— cost for a run, that there will always be _ cost for a ru
i think the israelis understand the argument that president biden made. — argument that president biden made, your opponent has failed, wow allow— made, your opponent has failed, wow allow the failure to sort of lingo, _ wow allow the failure to sort of lingo, his last letter on the — of lingo, his last letter on the matter. rememberthat of lingo, his last letter on the matter. remember that this was the — the matter. remember that this was the taboo breaking attack by iran— was the...
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mr biden, otherworld iran last weekend on israel. mr biden, other world leaders, iran last weekend on israel. mr biden, otherworld leaders, have been urging israel not to respond in a way that would inflame a wider war in the middle east. as some reports in the middle east. as some reports in the middle east. as some reports in the us suggested that mr biden privately had said that he would not support israel if that had happened. yesterday, the us imposed a new round of sanctions on iran, iran is one of the most sanctioned countries in the world but these new punishments were aimed at the country's missile programme and drone programme and also parts of its steel industry. and i think this was the us are saying to israel, there are ways that we can punish iran that doesn't involve this big military response. and we know that mr biden and mr netanyahu had a phone call with each other. but at the same time the us is very keen, certainly must abide in is, not to tell israel what to do, either. we were given a small response to israel,
mr biden, otherworld iran last weekend on israel. mr biden, other world leaders, iran last weekend on israel. mr biden, otherworld leaders, have been urging israel not to respond in a way that would inflame a wider war in the middle east. as some reports in the middle east. as some reports in the middle east. as some reports in the us suggested that mr biden privately had said that he would not support israel if that had happened. yesterday, the us imposed a new round of sanctions on iran, iran...
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president biden�*s set to sign a $95 billion foreign aid package for ukraine, israel and taiwan into law today, after us lawmakers gave it final approval. israel thanks the us for approving military aid, as palestinians say they've seen some of the heaviest shelling of gaza in weeks. after more migrants die in the english channel, we ask how new measures the government here wants to implement might affect migrants trying to reach the uk. and former labour minister and welfare campaigner frank field, an mp for a0 years, has died aged 81. hello, i'm in nicky schiller, welcome to the programme. we start this hour with reaction to the news that us lawmakers in the senate have approved a $95 billion aid package for ukraine, israel and taiwan. president biden says he will sign the bill later today and that more arms and equipment will be sent to ukraine within a week. the overwhelming vote in favour of the deal marks the end of six months of deadlock amongst us politicians. the measures approve around $61 billion in long—awaited aid for ukraine alone. it also designates more than $26 bil
president biden�*s set to sign a $95 billion foreign aid package for ukraine, israel and taiwan into law today, after us lawmakers gave it final approval. israel thanks the us for approving military aid, as palestinians say they've seen some of the heaviest shelling of gaza in weeks. after more migrants die in the english channel, we ask how new measures the government here wants to implement might affect migrants trying to reach the uk. and former labour minister and welfare campaigner frank...
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president biden will then sign it into law. the house will be in order. russia has described this as direct support for terrorist activities. but president biden said it was important in answering history's call. officials here say military aid is ready to go, with weapons now our ukraine correspondent is james waterhouse. he told me the reaction to the deal in kyiv. yes. he's described the decision as putting history back on track. i think all of his ministers have been quick to thank the us house of representatives and it's a much—needed boost, really, against the backdrop of there not being many for ukraine of late. now, what does this aid package mean? well, those long—range to medium—range missiles, those air defence systems, just might allow ukrainian forces who are exhausted and outnumbered, it might allow them to hold the line and it might prevent more towns and cities from being occupied potentially. this isn't a silver bullet that will allow ukraine to repel russian forces completely, but it widens that window. but here in kyiv on on this
president biden will then sign it into law. the house will be in order. russia has described this as direct support for terrorist activities. but president biden said it was important in answering history's call. officials here say military aid is ready to go, with weapons now our ukraine correspondent is james waterhouse. he told me the reaction to the deal in kyiv. yes. he's described the decision as putting history back on track. i think all of his ministers have been quick to thank the us...
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biden sought congressional approval for this $60 billion package. it congressional approval for this $60 billion package-— billion package. it was bipartisan su ort, billion package. it was bipartisan suwort. it _ billion package. it was bipartisan suwort. it was _ billion package. it was bipartisan support, it was those _ billion package. it was bipartisan| support, it was those democratic votes, if you take a look at how this broke down and managed to pass, you've got 311 votes in favour, a simple majority was needed, 218 was the number we were watching but it was the democratic votes that meant it was able to pass, when we talk about the funding for ukraine. and if you drill down into the republican level of support, you will find that more republican lawmakers voted against against it than they actually did in favour. does that hints some potential problems for speakerjohnson in the days and weeks ahead? but nevertheless it got over the line, we saw ukrainian flags being waved in the chamber, there were pro—ukrainian protesters outside of co
biden sought congressional approval for this $60 billion package. it congressional approval for this $60 billion package-— billion package. it was bipartisan su ort, billion package. it was bipartisan suwort. it _ billion package. it was bipartisan suwort. it was _ billion package. it was bipartisan support, it was those _ billion package. it was bipartisan| support, it was those democratic votes, if you take a look at how this broke down and managed to pass, you've got 311 votes in favour, a...
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president biden will not let this happen on his watch. we will do what is necessary to ensure that american weapons can compete on a level playing field. we do not want to hold back china's development, because that would be disastrous for the global economy including for the united states. we want to china's economy to grow. we want american businesses and investors here to flourish but the way china grows matters. that means fostering a healthy economic relationship where american workers and firms are treated equally and fairly. in those meetings, i discussed the prc's dangerous actions in the south china sea. freedom of navigation is important in these waterways. it is very important to every nation in the pacific. we have expressed concern about the prc's maritime manoeuvres. 0ur defence commitment to the philippines remind innings intact. it is of critical importance for maintaining peace and stability in the region. president biden and i will not rest until people had been detained are back with their families. we are also concerne
president biden will not let this happen on his watch. we will do what is necessary to ensure that american weapons can compete on a level playing field. we do not want to hold back china's development, because that would be disastrous for the global economy including for the united states. we want to china's economy to grow. we want american businesses and investors here to flourish but the way china grows matters. that means fostering a healthy economic relationship where american workers and...
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these scenes greeted president biden as he arrived in new york today. at george washington university in the capital, professors have joined their students on a protest, one thatjewish students fear is calling for the destruction of the israeli state. i believe in the constitution, the first amendment right of freedom of speech, to the point... but there is a line where it goes from being purely protesting and other government's actions into protesting the idea of the estates in existence. the protesters at columbia say some anti—semitic incidents were caused by interlopers and they point to thejewish students in their midst. it's complicated. i think it's very, very important that we're here and that our voices are here, notjust to show that there are jews that are very, very supportive of palestine and palestinian liberation, but also to be voices that are internally supportive of making the space more accepting forjewish students. the students say they are determined to stay put despite looming finals and the imminent end of term. the university st
these scenes greeted president biden as he arrived in new york today. at george washington university in the capital, professors have joined their students on a protest, one thatjewish students fear is calling for the destruction of the israeli state. i believe in the constitution, the first amendment right of freedom of speech, to the point... but there is a line where it goes from being purely protesting and other government's actions into protesting the idea of the estates in existence. the...
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last month, us president biden told israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu that "a major ground operation would be a mistake. he added that it puts thousands and thousands of innocent civilian lives at risk in rafah. before telling him "there is a better way." israeli allies and aid groups warn that the invasion would only add to the growing humanitarina crisis in rafah, where more than a million displaced people are taking shelter. and as part of its invasion, israel is planning to evacuate civilians out of rafah. satellite imagery shows tents popping up around khan younis, north of rafah. an israeli official told reuters that the country has purchased 40,000 tents, each with the capacity for 10 to 12 people, meant to house palestinians evacuated from rafah. the bbc�*s wyre davies has more on israel's plans. we got a very clear indication from an israeli government spokesperson today that israel is moving ahead and planning for what is expected to be a pretty full—scale military incursion into rafah, the city in southern gaza, where israel says the remnants, significant remnants of h
last month, us president biden told israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu that "a major ground operation would be a mistake. he added that it puts thousands and thousands of innocent civilian lives at risk in rafah. before telling him "there is a better way." israeli allies and aid groups warn that the invasion would only add to the growing humanitarina crisis in rafah, where more than a million displaced people are taking shelter. and as part of its invasion, israel is...
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presidentjoe biden welcomed the deal, which he said would "answer history's call". ukraine's president volodymyr zelensky described the american support as "vital" and said it would save thousands of lives. russian officials on the other hand, said it would further ruin ukraine and result in the deaths of even more ukrainians. there's a huge reaction from ukrainians to the news of the funding, many of them thanking the us on social media. let's hearfrom residents in the capital, kyiv. translation: of course it is not too late. - in any case, aid is needed. and whether it would be later or earlier, in any case it will help. it will help a lot. i think that our guys will be alive. that is the most important thing, the most important, so that we have something to defend ourselves with, both peaceful people and our boys. they are our guardians, they are protecting us. this will save our lives. the focus is now on when that aid will arrive, washington says the first deliveries of american military hardware and supplies could be in ukraine within a week. our ukraine corre
presidentjoe biden welcomed the deal, which he said would "answer history's call". ukraine's president volodymyr zelensky described the american support as "vital" and said it would save thousands of lives. russian officials on the other hand, said it would further ruin ukraine and result in the deaths of even more ukrainians. there's a huge reaction from ukrainians to the news of the funding, many of them thanking the us on social media. let's hearfrom residents in the...
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president biden had told lsrael — burrows. president biden had told israel to quote _ burrows. president biden had told israel to quote unquote l told israel to quote unquote take the win when the iranian attack on israel was foiled, 99% as it were, the cruise missiles, the ballistic missiles, the ballistic missiles and drones. why do you think it took israel so long to respond if this is so out the open? i respond if this is so out the 0 en? ~' ., ., “ respond if this is so out the oen? ~' , ., open? i think it took israel so lona to open? i think it took israel so long to respond _ open? i think it took israel so long to respond because - open? i think it took israel so long to respond because it's i long to respond because it's been getting a lot of pressure and visits from various western countries including germany and a lot of pressure from the us as was noted in several of the previous conversations. so they decided that they had to do this, but i think that the israelis may feel that this was not an outright win. they have been targeted in three particular areas, been
president biden had told lsrael — burrows. president biden had told israel to quote _ burrows. president biden had told israel to quote unquote l told israel to quote unquote take the win when the iranian attack on israel was foiled, 99% as it were, the cruise missiles, the ballistic missiles, the ballistic missiles and drones. why do you think it took israel so long to respond if this is so out the open? i respond if this is so out the 0 en? ~' ., ., “ respond if this is so out the oen? ~'...
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there was a sharp illustration of that on wednesday when president biden signed a foreign aid package which includes $8 billion for allies in the asia—pacific, including taiwan. here's china's reaction. translation: the insertion of taiwan related content into the us congressional bill seriously violates the chinese principal and sends the wrong signal to separatist forces in taiwan. we urge the us to honour its commitment of not supporting taiwan independence with concrete actions and to stop arming taiwan in anyway. let's speak to political economist shirley ze yu — who is a senior visiting fellow at the london school of economics. good morning to you. that is one example, the funding for taiwan which china reacted to but also as well president biden signed a bill to see the ban of tiktok operating in the united states, how is anthony blink in�*s trip likely to go given what is happening at the moment? mr given what is happening at the moment? ~ �* ~ , ~ , moment? mr blinken is likely discuss for — moment? mr blinken is likely discuss for points, _ moment? mr blinken is li
there was a sharp illustration of that on wednesday when president biden signed a foreign aid package which includes $8 billion for allies in the asia—pacific, including taiwan. here's china's reaction. translation: the insertion of taiwan related content into the us congressional bill seriously violates the chinese principal and sends the wrong signal to separatist forces in taiwan. we urge the us to honour its commitment of not supporting taiwan independence with concrete actions and to...
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present biden is self deterred, he put many lines impositions on what the us could do in places that were not necessary. he said he would not send tanks, he's put these limitations in place and he ends up sending them and he finally does the right thing but it's too late and the cost has been enormous and the cost is human suffering and lives lost in ukraine. a three—day meeting of g7 foreign minsters on the italian island of capri has wrapped—up. discussions were dominated by the wars in ukraine and the middle east. in attendance: the foreign ministers from the united states, britain, italy, canada, france, germany and japan. they promised to beef—up ukraine's air defences and told china to stop supporting moscow's military industry if it wanted good relations with the west. but on the final day, much of the focus was on israel's strike on iran — and calls for cooler heads to prevail. our correspondent, jessica parker reports from capri. the meeting of g7 foreign ministers here on the italian island of capri has now wrapped up, events in the middle east have certainly been a
present biden is self deterred, he put many lines impositions on what the us could do in places that were not necessary. he said he would not send tanks, he's put these limitations in place and he ends up sending them and he finally does the right thing but it's too late and the cost has been enormous and the cost is human suffering and lives lost in ukraine. a three—day meeting of g7 foreign minsters on the italian island of capri has wrapped—up. discussions were dominated by the wars in...
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and despite further questions from reporters, white house press secretary karinejean—pierre said the biden adminstration didn't have "anything to share". earlier, us secretary of state antony blinken repeated calls for de—escalation in the middle east. the united states has not been involved in any offensive operations. what we are focused on, but the g7 is focused on, and it is reflected in our statement ended our conversation is our work to de—escalate tensions, to de—escalate tensions, to de—escalate from any potential conflict. you saw israel on the receiving end of an unprecedented attack, but our focus has been on, of course, making sure that is really —— israel can effectively defend itself, de—escalating tensions, avoiding conflict, and that remains our focus. correspondent caroline hawley took us through it. explosion. according to the iranian authorities, iran's air defences were in action. no harm was done. on an iranian news agency, a reporter says he is outside a nuclear facility and that there's nothing going on. the international nuclear watchdog, the iaea, con
and despite further questions from reporters, white house press secretary karinejean—pierre said the biden adminstration didn't have "anything to share". earlier, us secretary of state antony blinken repeated calls for de—escalation in the middle east. the united states has not been involved in any offensive operations. what we are focused on, but the g7 is focused on, and it is reflected in our statement ended our conversation is our work to de—escalate tensions, to...
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biden had previously said it depended on that tramp's behaviour. he has been asked many times but president biden has been tight—lipped on a presidential debate until now. i been tight-lipped on a presidential debate until now.— debate until now. i don't know if ou're debate until now. i don't know if you're going _ debate until now. i don't know if you're going to _ debate until now. i don't know if you're going to debate _ debate until now. i don't know if you're going to debate your - you're going to debate your opponent. i you're going to debate your opponent-— you're going to debate your opponent. you're going to debate your o- onent. ., ,., you're going to debate your o- onent. ., _, ., �* opponent. i am somewhere, i don't know when. — opponent. i am somewhere, i don't know when. i _ opponent. i am somewhere, i don't know when, i am _ opponent. i am somewhere, i don't know when, i am happy _ opponent. i am somewhere, i don't know when, i am happy to. - opponent. i am somewhere, i don't know when, i am happy to. donald | know when, i
biden had previously said it depended on that tramp's behaviour. he has been asked many times but president biden has been tight—lipped on a presidential debate until now. i been tight-lipped on a presidential debate until now.— debate until now. i don't know if ou're debate until now. i don't know if you're going _ debate until now. i don't know if you're going to _ debate until now. i don't know if you're going to debate _ debate until now. i don't know if you're going to debate your -...
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president biden and president zelensky failed the ukrainian people. they were not ready before the war started. they didn't have good strategy when the war started, and really didn't fight and deter putin to go further. and now we have a very significant war in europe. joining me live from washington is our correspondent helena humphrey. she's on capitol hill following the vote. welcome. take us through what is happening there right now? just to brin: ou happening there right now? just to bring you up-to-date _ happening there right now? just to bring you up-to-date with - happening there right now? just to bring you up-to-date with where i happening there right now? just to l bring you up-to-date with where we bring you up—to—date with where we are right now, forgive me for looking after the side because i am just watching the floor of the house right now. we are on the first of five votes today. this one is specifically with regards to immigration, a southern border bill and we are on the amendment stage of that but vote right now. i should stre
president biden and president zelensky failed the ukrainian people. they were not ready before the war started. they didn't have good strategy when the war started, and really didn't fight and deter putin to go further. and now we have a very significant war in europe. joining me live from washington is our correspondent helena humphrey. she's on capitol hill following the vote. welcome. take us through what is happening there right now? just to brin: ou happening there right now? just to bring...
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president biden will then sign it into law. the house will be in order. russia has described this as direct support for terrorist activities. but president biden said it was important in answering history's call. officials here say military aid is ready to go, with weapons now expected to reach the battlefield in less than a week. marina miron is an expert on the russian military at the war studies department in king's college london. she explained the impact this funding will have. the first short—term effect that it could produce as a boost in morale and of the trips which is very important given that on the ukrainian side, soldiers have not been rotated since the beginning of since the beginning of the war in february 2022. that is one potential outcome. however, we have to keep in mind when is this aid going to come through? so we have heard that the ukraine armed forces may be getting more artillery ammunition, most notably from the czech republic. but the problem is what is the timeline for the rest of the shipment and we have to keep in mind that
president biden will then sign it into law. the house will be in order. russia has described this as direct support for terrorist activities. but president biden said it was important in answering history's call. officials here say military aid is ready to go, with weapons now expected to reach the battlefield in less than a week. marina miron is an expert on the russian military at the war studies department in king's college london. she explained the impact this funding will have. the first...
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the move has been warmly welcomed in ukraine and president biden has hailed it as an answer to history's call. in russia, the kremlin have reacted, saying the move will further enrich the us and ruin ukraine even more, by killing even more ukrainians. on this vote, the ayes are 311, the nays are 112, the bill has passed. oh, one voting present. this is the moment the house of representatives approved a $60 billion package of military aid for ukraine. it was a rare moment of bipartisan cooperation in the binary world of american politics, with democratsjoining moderate republicans to see off opposition from the hard—right. us officials have indicated that deliveries of munitions and air defence systems are ready to go as soon as there is approval in the senate. joining me live from washington is our correspondent helena humphrey. she's on capitol hill following the vote. it is six months since president biden first sought approval for this aid package, there has been a bitter row over it —— over it ever since, what got it over the line today? figs what got it over the line today? s
the move has been warmly welcomed in ukraine and president biden has hailed it as an answer to history's call. in russia, the kremlin have reacted, saying the move will further enrich the us and ruin ukraine even more, by killing even more ukrainians. on this vote, the ayes are 311, the nays are 112, the bill has passed. oh, one voting present. this is the moment the house of representatives approved a $60 billion package of military aid for ukraine. it was a rare moment of bipartisan...
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us presidentjoe biden has spoken out against anti—semitism on university campuses, after the rabbi of an ivy league university urged jewish students to leave campus. anti—israeli protesters at columbia university, in new york city, were reportedly heard shouting slogans in support of hamas and the al-qassam brigades — both recognised as terror groups by countries including the us and the uk. witnesses also reported hearing the protesters chanting that tel aviv — israel's largest city — should be burned to the ground. in a whatsapp message, columbia's orthodoxjewish rabbi, elly bukeler, told students columbia university and the new york police department "could not guarantee jewish students�* safety, telling them they "should return home as soon as possible", apparently refering to the events in his message to mark the beginning of thejewish holiday of passover, president biden said "this blatant anti—semitism is reprehensible and dangerous — and it has absolutely no place on college campuses, or anywhere in our country." ukraine's president volodymyr zelensky says a mult
us presidentjoe biden has spoken out against anti—semitism on university campuses, after the rabbi of an ivy league university urged jewish students to leave campus. anti—israeli protesters at columbia university, in new york city, were reportedly heard shouting slogans in support of hamas and the al-qassam brigades — both recognised as terror groups by countries including the us and the uk. witnesses also reported hearing the protesters chanting that tel aviv — israel's largest city...
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as president biden has noted, russia will not stop in ukraine. if the kremlin gets its way, if putin's more and imperial aggression succeeds, every parent on earth will take note. donald trump's hush money trial has wrapped up for the week, with testimony detailing a tabloid "catch and kill" scheme that allegedly buried damaging stories about mr trump during his campaign for the white house in 2016. the trial could be the only one of mr trump's four criminal cases with a chance of wrapping up before the presidential election this november. also on friday, president biden said he'd be "happy" to face donald trump in a debate — something he had not previously committed to. mr trump skipped all the previous republican debates, and no further debates have been scheduled. our correspondent nada tawfik has been following the trial closely from new york. trump insiders are testifying as prosecution witnesses, but from what i observed in court, not all of them are facing the former president's wrath. rhona graff is fiercely loyal to donald trump, and h
as president biden has noted, russia will not stop in ukraine. if the kremlin gets its way, if putin's more and imperial aggression succeeds, every parent on earth will take note. donald trump's hush money trial has wrapped up for the week, with testimony detailing a tabloid "catch and kill" scheme that allegedly buried damaging stories about mr trump during his campaign for the white house in 2016. the trial could be the only one of mr trump's four criminal cases with a chance of...
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in his message to mark the beginning of thejewish holiday of passover, president biden said "this blatant anti—semitism "is reprehensible and dangerous, "and it has absolutely no place on college campuses or anywhere "in our country." moving ukraine now. —— moving on to ukraine now. ukraine's president volodymyr zelensky says a multibillion—dollar military aid package approved by the us house of representative of saturday will give his country a chance of victory over invading russian forces. the bill now goes to senators for approval before heading to the president's desk. in an interview on us television, the ukrainian leader said more weapons will help kyiv retake the initiative in the two—year conflict, especially long—range missiles. ukrainian forces are facing mounting pressure against russian troops, especially on the eastern front lines. the us assistance comes as russian forces advance west. they seized the strategic town of avdiivka back in february. earlier, russia's foreign ministry condemned the us aid package, saying the us is wading deeper into a war that will e
in his message to mark the beginning of thejewish holiday of passover, president biden said "this blatant anti—semitism "is reprehensible and dangerous, "and it has absolutely no place on college campuses or anywhere "in our country." moving ukraine now. —— moving on to ukraine now. ukraine's president volodymyr zelensky says a multibillion—dollar military aid package approved by the us house of representative of saturday will give his country a chance of...
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president biden said it showed that america stood resolutely against tyranny and oppression. president zelensky said it reinforced america's role as a beacon of democracy and leader of the free world. the senate majority leader chuck schumer said america had shown its allies it would not turn its back on them. a lot of people inside and outside the congress wanted this package to fail, but today those in congress who stand on the side of democracy are winning the day. to ourfriends in ukraine, to our allies in nato, to our allies in israel and to civilians around the world in need of help, help is on the way. to ourfriends in ukraine, america will deliver more ammo and air defences and basic supplies that you need to resist putin on the battlefield. and we've had reaction from china in the past couple of hours. foreign ministry spokesman wang wenbin said... well also today, rishi sunak is visiting germany to meet his german counterpart, chancellor olaf scholz. it's mr sunak�*s first trip to berlin since becoming prime minister in october 2022. defence spending is firmly on
president biden said it showed that america stood resolutely against tyranny and oppression. president zelensky said it reinforced america's role as a beacon of democracy and leader of the free world. the senate majority leader chuck schumer said america had shown its allies it would not turn its back on them. a lot of people inside and outside the congress wanted this package to fail, but today those in congress who stand on the side of democracy are winning the day. to ourfriends in ukraine,...
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he said he heard president biden agree to a debate. he him to do that any time, suggesting here in new york or the white house. in court, his defence team had a chance to cross—examine two trump insiders. rona graff, donald trump�*s long—time assistant for over 30 years. prosecutors had her testify she entered the contacts for the former playboy model karen mcdougal and stormy daniels into donald trump�*s former company contacts and that she vaguely recalled seeing stormy daniels in...
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as i mentioned, i think for president biden who has i think for president biden who has not commented yet, we expect him to potentially later today, this is a sigh of relief in some respects because he did not want escalation. he had been on the phone with the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, urging him to show restraint. i mentioned the sanctions that they imposed yesterday was a way of saying to israel that we can find other ways of punishing iran. you also have to remember that this is also playing out in an election year. president biden's very strong standing with israel has not gone down well with members of his democratic party, progressive members of the party who believe that there should be conditions attached to any aid that is being sent to israel. and there is more military aid that will be sent to israel. there are members of the democratic party who completely stand with biden's position also, and you have the opposition, the republican party, who are by and large very supportive of israel, many of them tweeting support for what israel did overnight. we will
as i mentioned, i think for president biden who has i think for president biden who has not commented yet, we expect him to potentially later today, this is a sigh of relief in some respects because he did not want escalation. he had been on the phone with the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, urging him to show restraint. i mentioned the sanctions that they imposed yesterday was a way of saying to israel that we can find other ways of punishing iran. you also have to remember that...
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the aid is likely to be approved by the senate tomorrow, before being signed into law, by president biden. sarah smith has the very latest, live from washington. this is a five minute vote. as representatives voted on aid for ukraine, the country's blue and yellow flags appeared across the chamber, celebrating finally getting the much—needed money approved. flag—waving on the floor is not...is not appropriate. democrats have wanted to send more aid for months. i fear that if you choose the putin route, you will have blood on your hands. the problem was a split within the republican party, with some of their members totally opposed. the problem was a split in the republican party, with some of their members totally opposed. this was a business model that requires congress - to continue to vote for money, . to continue to fund foreign wars, and this is a business model- the american people do not support. the house will be in order! over 100, just under half of the republicans in the house, did support the aid to ukraine. sir, do you expect the motion to vacate against you today? the re
the aid is likely to be approved by the senate tomorrow, before being signed into law, by president biden. sarah smith has the very latest, live from washington. this is a five minute vote. as representatives voted on aid for ukraine, the country's blue and yellow flags appeared across the chamber, celebrating finally getting the much—needed money approved. flag—waving on the floor is not...is not appropriate. democrats have wanted to send more aid for months. i fear that if you choose the...
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the biden administration has confirmed that it sent long—range missiles to ukraine for use inside its territory. the us national security advisor, jake sullivan said the weapons known as army tactical missile system , or atacms, arrived in ukraine in march. he said the us provided the weapons because russia was attacking ukraine with long range—missiles it had secured from north korea. 0ne capability will not be the ultimate solution, is an amalgam of capabilities that come together and combined with the bravery and skill of the ukraine fighters which will make the difference in this conflict, it is good we can provide them but i don't expect to stand before you and say one capability has been the silver bullet in this conflict. news of the delivery of long—range missiles came soon after president biden signed a foreign aid bill into law. the $95 billion package contains nearly $61 billion worth of military assistance to ukraine. us shipments of equipment will include high mobility artillery rocket systems known as himars, artillery rounds, air defence missiles, the us secretary o
the biden administration has confirmed that it sent long—range missiles to ukraine for use inside its territory. the us national security advisor, jake sullivan said the weapons known as army tactical missile system , or atacms, arrived in ukraine in march. he said the us provided the weapons because russia was attacking ukraine with long range—missiles it had secured from north korea. 0ne capability will not be the ultimate solution, is an amalgam of capabilities that come together and...
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it's been the philosophy of the biden - philosophy of the biden administration while iran and israel believed by deterrence by punishment larger displays of force that convey a particular salient political message. in the short term, the quest for de—escalation can actually underwrite the next batch of escalation. we have seen that by the biden administration �*s failed attempt to get iran to come back to the table for a nuclear deal. when you pull punches, sometimes it emboldens the adversary. in the case of israel, it remains to be seen if there was some behind the scenes constraining of israel, or a quid pro quo, illuminating the strike and iran, but potentially widening the israeli campaign, which is the priority after six months from the netanyahu government as well as coordinating more broadly on containing the nuclear threat. here in washington. _ containing the nuclear threat. here in washington, democrats in the us house of representatives backed a measure to vote on an aid package for ukraine on saturday. the measure moves conference one step closer to a military aid pa
it's been the philosophy of the biden - philosophy of the biden administration while iran and israel believed by deterrence by punishment larger displays of force that convey a particular salient political message. in the short term, the quest for de—escalation can actually underwrite the next batch of escalation. we have seen that by the biden administration �*s failed attempt to get iran to come back to the table for a nuclear deal. when you pull punches, sometimes it emboldens the...
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president biden will then sign it into law. the house will be in order. russia has described this as direct support for terrorist activities. but president biden said it was important in answering history's call. 0fficials officials say here that the military aid is ready to go. expected to reach the battlefield and less than a week. russia has reacted angrily to american politicians approving a package of military assistance for ukraine worth around £50 billion. moscow says washington is wading deeper into a war that will end in humiliation — and the bill shows the us wants ukraine "to fight to the last ukrainian". 0ur ukraine correspondent james waterhouse told me about the reaction to the deal from president zelensky. yes. he's described the decision as putting history back on track. i think all of his ministers have been quick to thank the us house of representatives and it's a much—needed boost, really, against the backdrop of there not being many for ukraine of late. now, what does this aid package mean? well, those long—range to medium—ran
president biden will then sign it into law. the house will be in order. russia has described this as direct support for terrorist activities. but president biden said it was important in answering history's call. 0fficials officials say here that the military aid is ready to go. expected to reach the battlefield and less than a week. russia has reacted angrily to american politicians approving a package of military assistance for ukraine worth around £50 billion. moscow says washington is...
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we just had yesterday president biden proposed tripling tariffs on chinese steel. he says china is, quote, not competing. they are cheating. how that being received in china? it are cheating. how that being received in china?— received in china? it was stron: received in china? it was strong words _ received in china? it was strong words from - received in china? it was strong words from the i received in china? it was - strong words from the campaign podium from joe biden by the foreign ministry here have responded and in the press conference yesterday what they turned around and said was is the us talking about china or is it talking about itself? he added that the urge the us to play by the rules and play competitively when it came to world trade and that china would do what it could to protect its own interests. at the heart of this is subsidies, who is subsidising what, all countries subsidise their industries to some respect but the argument here is that china is subsidising to such an extent that it is allowing solar panels for instance to be sold at half
we just had yesterday president biden proposed tripling tariffs on chinese steel. he says china is, quote, not competing. they are cheating. how that being received in china? it are cheating. how that being received in china?— received in china? it was stron: received in china? it was strong words _ received in china? it was strong words from - received in china? it was strong words from the i received in china? it was - strong words from the campaign podium from joe biden by the foreign...
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that is what we have been doing every day in the biden/harris administration. for example, we are working to ensure that women, when they walk into an emergency room, perhaps in the midst of a miscarriage, are able to get the emergency care they need that is required under federal law. we are working to make sure women have access to medication abortion, more than 50% of the abortions in the country, so they can get access to the fda safe approved, safe and effective medication. to use. you noted cases of women being forced to travel out of state. we are making sure they have the right to travel out of state if that is what they have to do. we are making sure the full range of reproductive health care is available including abortion and also contraception. sadly, as we have seen in the country, most recently in alabama, the alabama supreme court put the availability of in vitro fertilization in question. we are working to make sure people have the full range of reproductive health care they might need. >> i wonder whether you think the president could go furthe
that is what we have been doing every day in the biden/harris administration. for example, we are working to ensure that women, when they walk into an emergency room, perhaps in the midst of a miscarriage, are able to get the emergency care they need that is required under federal law. we are working to make sure women have access to medication abortion, more than 50% of the abortions in the country, so they can get access to the fda safe approved, safe and effective medication. to use. you...
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protesters are demanding us presidentjoe biden do more to bring an end to the war in gaza. mr biden is due to speak at the dinner shortly in front of journalists, celebrities, and administration officials. you are watching bbc news, i would have more for you at the top of the hour. see you then. hello there. we're seeing some changes to the weather this weekend. part two of the weekend promises to be quite wet across some eastern areas, another chilly but bright day further west that you are, but it marks a changed all weather because as we move into the new week, we'll start to draw up some warmer air from the near continent. many areas will actually turn a lot warmer than what we've had over the past week. this area of low pressure will continue to bring some rain to central, southern and eastern parts of england through the night. so early sunday, this is the position the rain will be in. less cold for england and wales, 5—8 degrees, but another cold night for scotland and northern ireland, a touch of frost. but it's here you'll have the best of the sunshine from the w
protesters are demanding us presidentjoe biden do more to bring an end to the war in gaza. mr biden is due to speak at the dinner shortly in front of journalists, celebrities, and administration officials. you are watching bbc news, i would have more for you at the top of the hour. see you then. hello there. we're seeing some changes to the weather this weekend. part two of the weekend promises to be quite wet across some eastern areas, another chilly but bright day further west that you are,...
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president biden has called to advance it swiftly so it can head to his desk in the oval office so he can sign off on it. the pentagon for its part watching the political infighting going on has been trying to pre—position weaponry where it can so that those weapons can head to ukraine, head to troops on the ground sooner rather than later. potentially within days as opposed to weeks. that doesn't rule out the prospect of further political infighting despite the fact that congresswoman nancy pelosi had called to sign off on the bill for ukraine. we know that it had been facing resistance from the republican party. they had wanted ties to strict immigration laws, stricter border security with the us—mexico border. that particular vote failed. they needed a two thirds majority so that did not come to pass. instead what you saw with the ukraine bill is that more republicans voted against it than actually voted in favour. we know that republican congress woman marjorie greene has signalled her intention to potentially oust the republican house speaker mikejohnson over this filing a mo
president biden has called to advance it swiftly so it can head to his desk in the oval office so he can sign off on it. the pentagon for its part watching the political infighting going on has been trying to pre—position weaponry where it can so that those weapons can head to ukraine, head to troops on the ground sooner rather than later. potentially within days as opposed to weeks. that doesn't rule out the prospect of further political infighting despite the fact that congresswoman nancy...