12/11/2025 12:45
The Guardian
Democrats have vowed to vote against the proposal after a faction of senators broke with party to pass a compromiseFull report – House to vote on bill that could end government shutdownTop Democrats have vowed to oppose the government funding bill, in large part because it does not directly address the extension of health insurance subsidies that are to expire at the end of this year. But it is likely to pass the House because it only needs a simple majority, which Republicans narrowly have, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).From the start, Donald Trump had piled pressure on Democrats by letting the shutdown be as punishing as possible and refusing to negotiate on their demands on health insurance.This morning, President Isaac Herzog received the attached letter from US President Donald Trump, calling on him to consider granting a pardon to prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.I hereby call on you to fully pardon Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been a formidable and decisive war time prime minister.While I absolutely respect the independence of the Israeli justice system … I believe that this ’case’ against Bibi … is political, unjustified prosecution.Alongside and not withstanding this … anyone seeking a presidential pardon must submit a formal request in accordance with the established procedures. Continue reading...
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