Former President Donald Trump has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of betraying him just before the U.S. killed a top Iranian general in 2020, breaking from the Republican presidential primary field’s uniform support of Israel as it responds to Hamas’ deadly attack.… Continue Reading
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024, far less than this year’s historic boost and reflecting moderating consumer prices.… Continue Reading
Plante Clips | October 12, 2023
Chris Plante Show stories list: October 12, 2023 … Continue Reading
House Republicans are running into trouble trying to nominate a new speaker after ousting McCarthy
Stalemated over a new House speaker, the Republican majority is scheduled to convene behind closed doors to launch internal party voting but lawmakers warn it could take hours, if not days, to unite behind a nominee after Kevin McCarthy’s ouster.… Continue Reading
Hamas’ attack on Israel pushes foreign policy into the 2024 race. That could benefit Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley has long tried to set herself apart from her Republican presidential rivals on foreign policy, peppering her speeches with anecdotes about serving as United Nations ambassador and the threats she sees from China and Russia. … Continue Reading
Republicans are divided on far-right move to remove McCarthy as House speaker, an AP-NORC poll shows
The unprecedented ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthyhas left no consensus among Republicans about whether his removal was the right move as the party struggles to coalesce around a new leader, according to a new poll. … Continue Reading
Plante Clips | October 11, 2023
Chris Plante Show stories list for October 11, 2023… Continue Reading
Self-driving cars on 395 express lanes this week
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 11, 2023 You might see cars with no drivers on the 395 express lanes this week. Transurban and other Virginia roadway partners are testing autonomous vehicles. These cars are “self-driving” and do not require a human at the wheel. These cars are called Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV). This…… Continue Reading
Montgomery County unanimously passes Pedestrian Master Plan
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 10, 2023 Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan has been in the works for seven years. The plan’s goals include making it easier to and safer for pedestrians around the county and to improve the overall transportation experience. “It is so needed…… Continue Reading
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer will start Game 3 with Israeli family “in the back of his mind”
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 10, 2023 The Baltimore Orioles are facing elimination in the World Series playoffs as they trail the Texas Rangers 0-2 going into the third game tonight. All eyes will be on the Orioles’ pitcher, Dean Kremer, who was selected to pitch the knockout game. The Israeli-American dual citizen,…… Continue Reading
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