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House Republicans Rush To Meet Trump's Budget Demands

The Judges enter the International Court of Justice, or World Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, July 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Nijhuis, File)

House Republicans are working diligently to meet President Donald Trump's demand for a significant budget package. This package includes approximately $3 trillion in tax breaks, substantial program cuts, and a potential extension of the nation's debt limit to allow more borrowing and prevent a federal default. Speaker Mike Johnson is leading GOP lawmakers in working overtime to meet a self-imposed Friday deadline to produce the package. The focus is on making expiring tax cuts permanent, cutting federal program spending, and ensuring funding for Trump's deportation operation and the U.S.-Mexico border wall.

US Allies in Europe Support International Criminal Court Against Trump's Sanctions

The International Criminal Court has called on its member states to oppose sanctions imposed by President Trump, citing an attempt to interfere with its independent and impartial judicial work. Traditional U.S. allies in Europe have rallied against Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on the court due to its investigations of Israel. The court has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes related to his military response in Gaza following an attack by Hamas in October 2023.

House Speaker and Israeli Leader to Meet
ICC faces sanctions for investigating Israel, drawing European allies' support.
House Republicans striving to meet Trump's budget demands.
House Speaker to meet Israeli PM after rescheduled encounter.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu after a rescheduled encounter. The meeting was postponed as Johnson and other congressional Republicans were engaged in discussions at the White House. Trump signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over its investigations of Israel, a move that has drawn criticism from various quarters.

Trump Signs Order Imposing Sanctions on International Criminal Court

President Trump has signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court for its investigations of Israel. The U.S. and Israel do not recognize the court, with Trump's order blocking ICC officials from entering the United States. The order cites concerns about setting a 'dangerous precedent' and underscores the close relationship between the U.S. and Israel.

DOJ Ends Program Seizing Russian Oligarchs' Assets

The Justice Department under the Trump administration has disbanded a program aimed at seizing the assets of Russian oligarchs as a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This move is part of a broader shift in approach toward Russia and national security issues, including the disbandment of the Foreign Influence Task Force. These changes signal a different stance on policing influence campaigns and addressing security threats.

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