We Can Get Ceasefire Deal We Want with ‘Compromise’ ‘on Both Sides’
Speaking on “CNN News Central” on Thursday, White House national security and communications adviser John Kirby said a ceasefire agreement could be reached between Israel and Hamas “with compromise and leadership on both sides.” Kirby said:[W]We believe that the gap that remains is narrow enough that we can easily cross it. Now, I say easily, […]
Rafah Operation, Military Pressure Are Leading Hamas to Compromise
Israel says the success of Operation Rafah, and military pressure in general, has encouraged Hamas to compromise and reach a deal to release Israeli hostages in exchange for a pause in the war in Gaza. The Biden administration and much of the world opposed Israel’s incursion into Rafah, Hamas’ last stronghold near the Egyptian border, […]
Uber, Lyft vow to stay in Minnesota after pay compromise passes Legislature
Ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft announced they would continue operating in Minnesota after the state Legislature on Sunday passed a compromise driver compensation bill for the city of Minneapolis that the companies opposed. The bill, written by state House Democrats, would set a minimum wage of $1.28 per mile and 31 cents per minute for […]
Miss USA resigns while sharing wellness message: ‘Never compromise your physical and mental well-being’
In announcing her resignation, the Miss USA titleholder said she was relinquishing the title due to her “mental and physical health.” Noelia Vogt, who became the first Venezuelan-American to win the Miss USA pageant last September, admitted: Instagram post News of her resignation “may come as a huge shock to many” on Monday. “In life, […]
Alabama lawmakers eye gambling compromise as legislative session nears its end
The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday proposed a gaming compromise that would license the state lottery and multiple establishments with electronic gambling machines. But the bill faces an uncertain outlook while Congress is out of session. Lawmakers aim to bring the issue to a statewide vote this August, and a conference committee approved two proposed bills. […]
Zelensky’s Chief of Staff Vows ‘No Compromise’ with Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s chief of staff said this week that he would not make “compromises” with Russia, despite concerns that Moscow would try to seize more territory after last year’s failed counterattack. . Andriy Yermak, one of the most powerful people in Zelensky’s government, Said Politico said Kiev will not accept any conditions that freeze […]
Hochul says parts of proposed state school funding changes could be delayed a year, signaling a compromise
New York state schools can breathe a sigh of relief as Gov. Kathy Hochul has largely backed away, at least this year, from a controversial proposal to change how the state decides how much funding school districts receive. may be possible. Hochul told reporters Thursday during a surprise visit to the Capitol press room that […]
Kansas Democratic governor and Republican leaders strike tax compromise, leaving dissenters on both sides
Top Republicans and the Democratic governor brokered a tax cut deal after Kansas’ Republican leaders abandoned a move to a single-rate personal income tax that the state’s Republican leaders and Democratic governor strongly opposed. The Kansas House and Senate were scheduled to vote on the compromise on Thursday or Friday, and Gov. Laura Kelly was […]
Tennessee House, Senate divided on school choice bill as governor aims for compromise
Tennessee lawmakers are struggling to reach agreement on a school voucher bill, with the House and Senate left divided over what should be included in the bill. Each chamber of the General Assembly has proposed its own version of a school voucher bill. Opinions remain divided over the proposals in both chambers, as a Senate […]
Trump promotes abortion compromise as Democrats push issue in 2024 race
Former President Donald Trump weighed in on the abortion debate, a politically touchy topic for Republicans. Trump reportedly discussed banning abortions after 16 weeks of pregnancy, with three exceptions: rape, incest, and mother’s life. “Soon, I’m going to make a decision. And I’d like to see if I can do it. I’d like to see […]