Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 4/17/24: Congress Pushes Billions For Israel And Ukraine, Israel Blocks Oct 7 UN Investigation, USC Cancels Pro-Palestine Valedictorian Speech, Tom Cotton Calls For Violence On Protesters, SCOTUS To Rescue Trump On Jan 6 Charges, Biden To Sue Ticketmaster, Bill Maher Flames CNN'
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Apr 17, 2024 Congress is poised to allocate billions in aid for Israel and Ukraine, igniting fierce debates. Israel's blocking of a UN investigation adds fuel to ongoing tensions. Controversial calls for violence against protesters surface, while the Supreme Court may intervene in Trump's legal challenges. The cancellation of a pro-Palestine speech at USC highlights free speech dilemmas on campuses. Meanwhile, Biden’s impending lawsuit against Ticketmaster reveals the complexities of consumer rights in ticketing. Bill Maher criticizes media biases, particularly against Trump.
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Evasive Response on Embassy Attack
- Matthew Miller avoids confirming whether Israel targeted a diplomatic facility in Damascus.
- He states the U.S. is still gathering information.
Obstruction of UN Probe
- The UN accuses Israel of obstructing their investigation into the October 7th attacks.
- Israel has instructed witnesses and survivors not to cooperate, citing the commission's alleged bias.
False Suicide Reports
- Reports of 50 suicides among Nova Music Festival survivors were quickly debunked.
- The Israeli health minister confirmed the rumors were untrue.