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Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit the White House next week

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit the White House next week

WASHINGTON — Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit the White House on Tuesday and deliver a joint address to Congress during their two-day trip to the nation's capital, the White House press secretary said in a news release. , Karine Jean-Pierre. "The two leaders will discuss opportunities to deepen Israel's regional integration and create a more peaceful and prosperous Middle East." Jean-Pierre's statement saying. "President Biden will emphasize the importance of our shared democratic values ​​and discuss ways to promote equal measures of freedom, prosperity and security for Palestinians and Israelis."President Joe Biden and Herzog will also discuss Russia's "deepening"…
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NCAA Tournament expansion discussed at three-day meeting, larger field ‘not imminent’

NCAA Tournament expansion discussed at three-day meeting, larger field ‘not imminent’

During a three-day meeting this week, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee discussed the possibility of expanding the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament of 68 teams, although the expansion of the field "is not imminent". In January, the NCAA transformation committee He said the NCAA should consider expanding its brackets to include 25% of the teams in every sport with at least 200 participating schools. A close-up of the Final Four logo at center court during the semifinal game of the Final Four of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at NRG Stadium on April 1, 2023, in Houston, Texas. (Mike…
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Court orders new map of Congress in New York

Court orders new map of Congress in New York

A New York court on Thursday ordered the state to redraw its constituencies, opening the door for Democrats to increase their chances in the House majority race next year.The appeals court ruled that the state redistricting commission failed to meet its constitutional obligations during the most recent redistricting cycle and must draw a new set of maps.Republicans have vowed to appeal, but if the order stands, it would give Democrats an advantage on the new maps, since the state's Independent Redistricting Commission has little power. During the last election cycle, the court notes, the commission did not submit a second…
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DeSantis’ confidential campaign memo reassures donors amid setbacks

DeSantis’ confidential campaign memo reassures donors amid setbacks

Ron DeSantis is trying to reassure donors and activists that his campaign only seems stalled.TO confidential campaign memo obtained by NBC News lays out what the Florida governor's presidential campaign sees as its way forward: focus on early states, refuse to give up New Hampshire, don't invest in Super Tuesday battlegrounds yet, focus on biography of DeSantis and cast doubt on his competitors, particularly Sen. Tim Scott, RS.C.“While Super Tuesday is vitally important, we will not dedicate resources to Super Tuesday that will slow our momentum in New Hampshire,” the memo states. "We expect to review this investment in the…
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