Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Today’s Headlines: In the Middle East, ceasefire negotiations persist as Israeli forces seize control of the Rafah border crossing, a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid. Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of obstructing aid delivery and flouting ICC orders, while US House Republicans draft legislation in anticipation of potential ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials. Amid the conflict, the US delays arms shipments to Israel, prompting questions about the effectiveness of the aid. In other news, President Biden condemns antisemitism, and Stormy Daniels' testimony in Donald Trump's trial sparks courtroom tension, with Judge Juan Merchan warning Trump's attorney about potential contempt charges. Additionally, a federal judge postpones a trial over classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago, while conservative judges refuse to hire from Columbia University due to recent protests. Finally, the FAA and FDIC launch investigations into Boeing and allegations of sexual harassment, respectively.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• Axios: Scoop: House GOP drafts ICC sanctions as "precaution"
• Reuters: US holds up some arms to Israel, sources say 
• Reuters: Biden compares Hamas attack to Holocaust in antisemitism warning
• WA Post: Stormy Daniels testifies, Trump curses in an angry day in court
• Axios: Trump loses bid for mistrial in hush money case
• NY Times: Judge Postpones Start of Trump Documents Trial Without New Date 
• Axios: 13 conservative federal judges won't hire Columbia grads over protests 
• Axios: FDIC is a workplace rife with sexual harassment, independent probe alleges 
• Axios: FAA opens new probe into Boeing over 787 Dreamliner inspections

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