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Unbiased headline news in 60-seconds for Mon Nov 6, 2023 – Tuesday marks Election Day in Mississippi, with Republican Governor Tate Reeves seeking a second term at the forefront of statewide and local contests awaiting voter decisions. Reeves, initially elected in 2019 after two terms as lieutenant governor, now faces a challenge from Democrat Brandon Presley, a state utility regulator and cousin of rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley. Notably, Reeves secured his 2019 victory with a relatively tight 52% of the vote in this traditionally Republican state. The Russian military announced a triumphant test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, intended to transport nuclear warheads, from a newly commissioned nuclear submarine. This report arrives amidst escalating tensions between Russia and the Western world due to the conflict in Ukraine. Compounding these tensions, President Vladimir Putin recently endorsed a bill annulling Russia’s commitment to a global nuclear test ban, a measure Moscow argues is essential to establish parity with the United States. Israeli airstrikes struck two refugee camps in the central Gaza Strip on Sunday, resulting in the loss of many lives, as reported by health officials. These airstrikes occurred at a time when the U.S. continues to call on Israel to implement a humanitarian ceasefire, given the persistent bombardment of Gaza and the mounting civilian casualties. In the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Palestinian death toll has now exceeded 9,700, including over 4,000 children and minors, according to the Hamas-affiliated Health Ministry in Gaza. In the occupied West Bank, violence and Israeli raids have claimed the lives of more than 140 Palestinians. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended his intensive Middle East diplomatic efforts concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict to the occupied West Bank. Here, he held a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in his most recent endeavor to alleviate the plight of civilians in the Gaza Strip and formulate a post-conflict vision for the region. Blinken’s visit to Ramallah, though unannounced in advance, unfolded with heightened security and an armored motorcade, mere hours after Israeli airstrikes targeted a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, resulting in a reported 40 fatalities and numerous injuries, according to health officials.

In the current political landscape, it is no secret that the most effective way to secure funds for one’s campaign is to adopt a highly controversial stance. The individuals who make the most noise tend to attract substantial financial support from both the radical left and the radical right. Prominent figures such as Marjorie Taylor Greene, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Jim Jordan have grasped the dynamics of modern fundraising. They have become adept campaign fundraisers by capitalizing on the concept that more exposure on television equates to more financial backing. This trend is rapidly spreading to other politicians who are keen to emulate the success of these seasoned campaigners. The prevailing strategy seems to prioritize generating a significant buzz through being vociferous, contentious, and confrontational, often overshadowing the objective of effectively governing and legislating. Marjorie Taylor Greene, in particular, has mastered the art of being loud, obnoxious, and provocative, thereby maximizing her fundraising potential. Her approach is to seize any opportunity to make audacious statements, promptly dispatching texts and emails to her supporters with headlines that read, “Look At What I Did For You.” The pivotal question that arises is: Who are the contributors supporting this seemingly outlandish conduct? It is the radical elements on both the right and the left ends of the political spectrum who are the primary patrons of this political theater. These individuals, often immersed in ideologically driven media, are eager to allocate their hard-earned funds to sustain this spectacle, perpetuating a cycle where controversial rhetoric is rewarded with financial reinforcement. Just watch this video highlighting just some of the things Marjorie Taylor Greene has done and said. One after another these are just a few of her money-making antics.

Unbiased headline news in 60-seconds for Thur Nov 2 – President Joe Biden called for a “pause” in the Israel-Gaza conflict on Wednesday night to secure the release of hostages. Biden’s stance on Wednesday evening diverged from the White House’s previous position during the conflict, which refrained from instructing Israel on how to respond to Hamas’ terrorist attack. He emphasized, “Hamas is unquestionably a terrorist organization.” — On Wednesday, the Rafah border crossing to Egypt opened, allowing hundreds of foreign passport holders, including Americans, and some injured Palestinians in Gaza to leave. This marked the first time the crossing was accessible since the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. In Washington, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed the departure of some American citizens from Gaza but did not specify the exact number. Miller informed reporters on Wednesday afternoon, “Several American citizens have crossed through Rafah and are now in Egypt.” — Despite persistent inflation, the Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates unchanged as part of its efforts to control rising prices. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the central bank had made progress toward its inflation target over the past year, leading to the decision to maintain steady interest rates while considering actions to bring inflation back to normal levels. Powell remarked, “Inflation has shown signs of decreasing, but it still exceeds our 2% target.” — New House Speaker Mike Johnson engaged in discussions with Senate Republicans on Wednesday regarding his contentious Israel-specific aid package in an attempt to gain their support. During a closed-door lunch in the afternoon that lasted about an hour, Johnson addressed the Senate Republican Conference. He discussed his aid package and indicated a newfound willingness to advance aid to Ukraine, a move he had opposed in the past.

It’s now come to where Donny’s followers no believe ANYTHING other than what he tells them. For those that don’t believe this is not a cult, take the time to watch these four interviews. These people represent a large portion of the Trump base. They worship him like he’s the second coming. We’ve heard all that before but the problem now is they all refuse to believe reality. They have created their own universe where the only truth lies with their cult leader. You’ll hear the same narrative with all these separate interviews. Each person basically says the same thing. They refuse to believe the truth. They worship Donald Trump. The believe that the truth lies with Trump himself. AND, Trump can do and say whatever he wants and they will support him to the end.

Wed Nov 1, 2023 Unbiased headline news in 60-seconds – The Biden administration urged Congress on Tuesday to approve its $105 billion national security supplemental request, which includes support for both Israel and Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony Blinken cautioned that separating funding for Ukraine from support for Israel might embolden adversaries such as Russia and Iran. “For our adversaries — be they states or non-states — this is all one fight and we have to respond in a way that recognizes that,” Blinken told a Senate panel on Tuesday. Federal prosecutors charged a New York resident and two Canadian citizens on Tuesday with exporting millions of dollars in technology to Russia, including components allegedly used in military gear seized in Ukraine. In a criminal complaint, the Department of Justice alleged that 52-year-old Salimdzhon Nasriddinov of Brooklyn, along with 37-year-old Nikolay Goltsev and 32-year-old Kristina Puzyreva, both of Montreal, Canada, participated in a global procurement scheme on behalf of sanctioned Russian entities. A 20-year-old Jordanian national living in Texas allegedly trained with others of a “radical mindset” to “possibly commit an attack” after illegally obtaining firearms, according to federal investigators. Court documents reveal that Sohaib Abuayyash, who at one point traveled to the U.S. on a Palestinian passport, was arrested in Houston on Oct. 19 after investigators said he had been “conducting physical training” and “trained with weapons to possibly commit an attack.” The House Ethics Committee announced on Tuesday that it will reveal its “next course of action” in its investigation into embattled Representative George Santos by November 17th. The update from committee leaders comes ahead of a possible floor vote on a resolution to expel the New York Republican from Congress as federal charges against him accumulate.

Tuesday October 31, 2023 Unbiased headline news in 60-seconds – Before the recent mass shooting in Maine, resulting in 18 fatalities and 13 injuries, the U.S. Army issued a directive to suspect Robert Card’s commanding officer, explicitly instructing that he should be denied access to an Army-issued weapon. Concurrently, the Army requested the local sheriff’s office to conduct a welfare check. U.S. Army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Ruth Castro added that this directive followed Card’s mental health hospitalization and evaluation in mid-July, during which his commander was advised that he must refrain from possessing a weapon, handling ammunition, and participating in live fire activities. Kyle Norris reporting. Israeli forces entered the Gaza Strip on Monday as part of what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to as the “next phase” in their ongoing conflict with Hamas militants. Health authorities in the Hamas-controlled enclave reported that more than 8,300 individuals, including over 3,400 children, lost their lives due to three weeks of relentless Israeli artillery and missile strikes. Chris Anderson reporting. Confronted by the escalating Israeli military offensive involving ground and air attacks, the Palestinian militant organization Hamas released a brief video clip on Monday, featuring three of the 230 hostages that Israel claims were taken during their October 7 terror attack. One of the women, situated alongside two others in Gaza, directed a passionate message towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, criticizing him for his inability to prevent the attack and secure the hostages’ release. Benjamin Wright reporting. A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction preventing the federal government from removing or reducing the concertina wire placed by Texas authorities near the U.S.-Mexico border. The ruling, granted by Judge Alia Moses, came in response to a lawsuit filed by Texas. The exception to this order is if cutting the wire is necessary to prevent “serious bodily injury or death.” Jessica Oakley reporting.