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Biden says he is willing to kill Iran nuclear deal to keep IRGC on terror listing
US president says he would use military action against Iran as 'last resort', adding that increased ties between Israel and Arab countries is good for Palestinians
US President Joe Biden has said that he is willing to let the nuclear deal with Iran die in order to keep Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on Washington's list of foreign terror groups.
In an interview with Israel’s Channel 12, which aired on Wednesday as he kicked off his visit to the Middle East, Biden was asked if he was "committed to keep the IRGC on the 'foreign terrorist organisation' list, even if that means that it kills the deal".
Without hesitation, the president responded: "Yes."
During the interview, Biden added the US would do anything to ensure Iran did not obtain a nuclear weapon and would use military force, "if it's the last resort". Tehran denies seeking nuclear weapons.
For months, the Biden administration has maintained it has no plans to remove the listing of the IRGC - a move former President Donald Trump made in 2019 - despite it having been one of the last sticking points in the stalled negotiations to return to the landmark 2015 nuclear deal.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told lawmakers in April that blacklisting the IRGC had a minimal impact on the organisation. "As a practical matter, the designation does not really gain you much because there are myriad other sanctions on the IRGC," Blinken said.
In May, Biden told then-Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett that he was planning to keep the IRGC on the terror list, and that the decision was final.
The comments from Biden come amid his visit to Israel and Saudi Arabia, where the US is looking to bolster security and defence ties in the region.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been asking the US for a security pact that would bolster their defences against Iran, and Axios reported in early June that the Biden administration was working on a draft agreement.
The increase in security ties comes while talks falter with Iran over reviving the nuclear agreement, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which Trump unilaterally left in 2018.
Last month, Qatar hosted a round of talks in an attempt to spark life into the negotiations, but both sides left Doha with little progress.
Biden claims Israeli integration better for Palestinians
During his interview with Channel 12, Biden also stated he supported Israel's increased integration into the region because it would create a better situation for Palestinians. Meanwhile, as Biden touched down in Israel, the Israeli army began confiscating more than 365 acres of lands belonging to Palestinians in the north of the occupied West Bank.
"The more Israel is integrated into the region as an equal and accepted, the more likely there will be a means they can come to an accomodation with the Palestinians down the road," he said.
Since Israel first normalised relations with several Arab countries in 2020 - under deals brokered by the Trump administration - Palestinians have continued to face repression at the hands of Israeli authorities, and some analysts say that further normalisation will only cause such repression to rise.
This came to global attention in May, when Israeli forces shot and killed Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. However, the US concluded earlier this month that while the bullet that killed Abu Akleh likely came from the positions of Israeli forces, the killing was an accident - sparking outrage from Palestinians as well as international rights groups.
"What it means for the Palestinian public is increased repression, because these agreements have a component that deals with repressive technologies and the development of these technologies," Dana el-Kurd, an assistant professor at the University of Richmond, said during a webinar hosted by the Foundation for Middle East Peace earlier this week.
Some experts, including Kurd, also have noted that future normalisation between additional Arab countries and Israel could lead to a narrowing of public space in the former, with governments cracking down on their own populations.
Kurd said public polling shows that most Arab citizens are highly opposed to the normalisation of relations with Israel.
"So when the state goes ahead and pursues these normalisation deals at odds with societal sentiment, there is often opposition and dissent which is then cracked down on," she said.
Jill Biden says the President 'had so many hopes' when he got into office, but the 'problems of the moment' came first
64% of Democratic voters said they would prefer a presidential candidate other than Biden in 2024, per a poll by the New York Times and Siena College.
Voters don’t want President Joe Biden to seek re-election, but they don’t want to see former President Donald Trump on the ticket either, according to the latest NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ poll.
More than 60% of all voters said Biden shouldn’t run for president. Among the Democrats polled, 30% said he should sit out 2024. Similarly, about 57% of total voters said Trump should not run for president. Twenty-six percent of polled Republicans want someone else as the nominee. As of Wednesday, Trump had not officially declared his candidacy.
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she mustve been the economic adviser on how to get
more money to the ukraine... because aint no economics
going on around here but inflation!!
New poll finds stagnant Biden job rating, low Harris approval
The survey also finds strong support for Biden and Harris among Democrats.
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In a Rare Move, Biden and Harris — and Their Spouses — Will All Attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner
In a rare occurrence, President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will all attend the White House Correspondents' Association's annual dinner in April, PEOPLE has learned.
Biden turns 81 as questions about age continue to dominate 2024 race
Polls show voters continue to be concerned by Biden's age.
ByAlexandra Hutzler
November 20, 2023
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Has Anyone Noticed That Trump Is Really Old?
He’s 77 years old. When Trump was born, Harry S. Truman was president and Perry Como topped the year’s pop charts. Betty White hadn’t yet started her career in film. Israel and Pakistan didn’t exist. Korea was a unified country, and Vietnam was not. The pioneering computer ENIAC was just four months old.
By David A. Graham
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Polls show voters continue to be concerned by Biden's age.
ByAlexandra Hutzler
November 20, 2023
Biden turns 81 as questions about age continue to dominate 2024 race
President Joe Biden is celebrating his 81st birthday on Monday, as questions about age continue to dominate the 2024 election.
Has Anyone Noticed That Trump Is Really Old?
He’s 77 years old. When Trump was born, Harry S. Truman was president and Perry Como topped the year’s pop charts. Betty White hadn’t yet started her career in film. Israel and Pakistan didn’t exist. Korea was a unified country, and Vietnam was not. The pioneering computer ENIAC was just four months old.
By David A. Graham
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Biden proposes ban on cable cord-cutting fees
The Federal Communications Commission announced a proposed rule to ban early termination fees for cable and satellite services.
Chelsey Cox
PUBLISHED TUE, NOV 21 2023 5:30 PM EST
UPDATED WED, NOV 22 2023 12:04 PM EST
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The Federal Communications Commission announced a proposed rule to ban early termination fees for cable and satellite services.
Chelsey Cox
PUBLISHED TUE, NOV 21 2023 5:30 PM EST
UPDATED WED, NOV 22 2023 12:04 PM EST
Biden proposes ban on cable cord-cutting fees
The Federal Communications Commission proposed a rule to eliminate early termination fees and increase competition among cable and satellite providers.
Trump attempts to rebut Biden’s attack that he is a threat to democracy
“This campaign is a righteous crusade to liberate our republic from Biden and the criminals in the Biden administration,” Trump, who faces 91 criminal charges across four cases, told the crowd gathered at a community college gymnasium. The former president has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
By Kate Sullivan, CNN
Updated 12:21 PM EST, Sun December 3, 2023
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“This campaign is a righteous crusade to liberate our republic from Biden and the criminals in the Biden administration,” Trump, who faces 91 criminal charges across four cases, told the crowd gathered at a community college gymnasium. The former president has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
By Kate Sullivan, CNN
Updated 12:21 PM EST, Sun December 3, 2023
Trump attempts to rebut Biden’s attack that he is a threat to democracy | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday offered his most forceful rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s argument that a second Trump term would threaten American democracy.
I posted about this in another thread, President Joe is a first generation immigrant rapist/drug smuggler that is a naturalized citizen and was not even born in the United States (Ireland). He is a covert agent of a hostile foreign power. His parents were living in Ireland when he was born and brought him over here as a child to become a naturalized citizen.
They get off the boat or cross the border and run for political office to become el Presidente barely speaking English. I have been here eight generation deep, you need to get comfortable and stick around. You might take off for another country next month. Biden has trouble doing press conferences because his is trying to imitate an American accent and not because of his age.
They get off the boat or cross the border and run for political office to become el Presidente barely speaking English. I have been here eight generation deep, you need to get comfortable and stick around. You might take off for another country next month. Biden has trouble doing press conferences because his is trying to imitate an American accent and not because of his age.
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Back in his home country where President Biden was born, this is what he is used to seeing:
After being born in Ireland, before his parents immigrated to the U.S. and becoming a citizen through naturalization; he engages in typical immigrant behavior of rape or jackrolling women. He is not used to seeing women like Tara Reade with some melanin and slightly higher body/booty fat; instead of the lean Irish women. Women here wear shorter dresses and dress more provocatively/freely than women in Ireland.
Since he is not sensitized to seeing women like this; he desperately tries to mount her. I see these women all the time, since I was born here plus our culture is civilized, versus a crime ridden place like Ireland.
We need classes like this for these immigrant scumbags like Joe to help them assimilate into our culture. This could have protected Tara Reade from this vicious attack.
After being born in Ireland, before his parents immigrated to the U.S. and becoming a citizen through naturalization; he engages in typical immigrant behavior of rape or jackrolling women. He is not used to seeing women like Tara Reade with some melanin and slightly higher body/booty fat; instead of the lean Irish women. Women here wear shorter dresses and dress more provocatively/freely than women in Ireland.
Since he is not sensitized to seeing women like this; he desperately tries to mount her. I see these women all the time, since I was born here plus our culture is civilized, versus a crime ridden place like Ireland.
We need classes like this for these immigrant scumbags like Joe to help them assimilate into our culture. This could have protected Tara Reade from this vicious attack.
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Only the 2nd Cabinet member to leave early
The 11 people pardoned:
–Jason Hernandez, 47, of McKinney, Texas. Convicted of several non-violent drug offenses for conduct that began while he was still a juvenile. He now runs a nonprofit that transformed the store in front of which he used to sell drugs into a market that provides good quality and affordable food.
–Beverly Holcy, 59, of Palatka, Fla. Pleaded guilty to a non-violent drug offense committed at the age of 27. After completing her sentence, she has been fully employed, volunteers at her church and assists in various community activities.
–Jeffrey Alan Lewis, 58, of Douglasville, Ga. Pleaded guilty to a non-violent drug offense at the age of 40. Since his release, he has contributed to the community through charitable works and active community engagement and has built a reputation as “a family man.”
–Bobby Darrell Lowery, 50, of Jackson, Miss. Convicted of a non-violent drug offense at age 25. Now actively volunteers at his church and at various community-based organizations.
–Jesse Mosley, 42, of Ponchatoula, La. Pleaded guilty to non-violent drug offenses at age 19. Since his release, he has started a business, manages rental properties, works as a realtor and regularly donates to school and local police department fundraising events and provides groceries and other necessities to those in need.
–Katrina Polk, 54, of Washington, D.C. Pleaded guilty to a non-violent drug offense at age 18. Upon her release, she earned a Ph.D. in public policy and administration and is a respected advocate for the elderly.
–Glenn Ray Royal, 49, of San Antonio, Texas. Pleaded guilty to a non-violent drug offense committed at age 20. Since his release, he has earned two degrees, steadily worked in the information technology field and serves as a mentor and coach for college students.
–Alexis Sutton, 33, of New Haven, Conn. Pleaded guilty to a non-violent drug offense. Since early termination of her probationary sentence, she has taken classes in hopes of earning her nursing degree and ultimately becoming a registered nurse.
–Ricky Donnell Tyler, 54, of Columbia, S.C. Convicted of non-violent drug offenses and sentenced when he was 26. Since his release, he has worked as a truck driver, started his own business and served as a mentor to young people.
–Stacy Lynn Wilder, 49, of Albany, N.Y. Pleaded guilty to a non-violent drug offense. Since her release, she has worked as a payroll examiner and in related roles in state government and contributes money and goods to organizations that support the unhoused, animals, and veterans.
–Pilar Alejandra Yelicie-Rodriguez, 48, of Fairfax, Va. Pleaded guilty to a non-violent drug offense. Since her release, she has maintained steady work and has dedicated her time to her family and volunteered at her church.
The five people whose sentences were commuted:
–Daequon Charles Davis of Johnson City, Tenn. Sentenced in 2017 to 262 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute or to possess with intent to distribute 280 grams or more of cocaine. Sentence commuted to a term of 120 months, leaving intact the 10-year term of supervised release.
–Jophaney Hyppolite of Miami, Fla. Sentenced in 2013 to life in prison and 10 years of supervised released for conspiracy to manufacture and to possess with intent to distribute more than 280 grams cocaine base and distribution and aiding and abetting the distribution of cocaine base. Sentence commuted to a term of 360 months, leaving in effect the 10-year term of supervised release.
–Xavier Martez Parnell of Clarksville, Tenn. Sentenced in 2012 to 300 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, including 500 grams or more of cocaine and 280 grams or more of cocaine base. Sentence commuted to a term of 210 months, leaving in effect the 10-year term of supervised release.
–Leshay Nicole Rhoton of Bristol, Tenn. Sentenced in 2013 to 240 months of prison and 10 years of supervised release for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 280 grams or more of cocaine base and 5 kilograms or more of cocaine. Sentence commuted to a term of 150 months, leaving in effect the 10-year term of supervised release.
–Margaret Ann Vandyke of Ellenville, N.Y. Sentenced in 2022 to 60 months of prison and three years of supervised release for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance (crack cocaine). Sentence commuted to expire on Aug. 22, 2024, leaving in effect the three-year term of supervised.
Michael Collins covers the White House. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, @mcollinsNEWS.
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You better get your resume ready. I was targeted by rogue government employees, they are partisan as hell, performing their job based on your political activity. Silencing people that speak out about malfeasance. This will stop this independent government employee propaganda that deserve to have tenure on the job.
At one campaign rally after another, former President Donald Trump whips his supporters into raucous cheers with a promise of what’s to come if he’s given another term in office: “We will demolish the deep state.”
In essence, it’s a declaration of war on the federal government—a vow to transform its size and scope and make it more beholden to Trump’s whims and worldview.
The former president’s statements, policy blueprints laid out by top officials in his first administration and interviews with allies show that Trump is poised to double down in a second term on executive orders that faltered, or those he was blocked from carrying out the first time around.
You better get your resume ready. I was targeted by rogue government employees, they are partisan as hell, performing their job based on your political activity. Silencing people that speak out about malfeasance. This will stop this independent government employee propaganda that deserve to have tenure on the job.
At one campaign rally after another, former President Donald Trump whips his supporters into raucous cheers with a promise of what’s to come if he’s given another term in office: “We will demolish the deep state.”
In essence, it’s a declaration of war on the federal government—a vow to transform its size and scope and make it more beholden to Trump’s whims and worldview.
The former president’s statements, policy blueprints laid out by top officials in his first administration and interviews with allies show that Trump is poised to double down in a second term on executive orders that faltered, or those he was blocked from carrying out the first time around.
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Just curious, what political activity have you engaged in for them to target you?
Man I have zero clues what dude is talking about. I don’t work in politics nor the government.
My bad I just recollect you promoting government employment on BGOL. I assumed, plus you seem to know alot about government operations
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