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Elon Musk accused of promoting 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory

Sky News Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Elon Musk has been accused of promoting a long-debunked conspiracy theory which alleged high-profile Democrats ran a paedophile abuse ring from a Washington pizza restaurant.
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House GOP Advances Aid Bills , for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The foreign aid bills were advanced by a 9-3 vote, thanks to the help of four Democrats on the committee, CBS News reports. . Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández. Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández. Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández. Those Democrats are Jim McGovern, Mary Gay Scanlon, Joe Neguse and Teresa Leger Fernández. Conservatives who voted against the bills, because border security wasn't lumped in, include Tom Massie, Ralph Norman and Chip Roy. . Conservatives who voted against the bills, because border security wasn't lumped in, include Tom Massie, Ralph Norman and Chip Roy. . A final vote on the foreign aid package will take place on April 20. . The three bills would support Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan with $26.4 billion, $60.8 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively. . The three bills would support Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan with $26.4 billion, $60.8 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively. . The three bills would support Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan with $26.4 billion, $60.8 billion and $8.1 billion, respectively. . $9.1 billion of the Israel package would go toward Palestinian humanitarian efforts. . A fourth bill seeks to allow the sale of Russian oligarchs' assets that have been frozen in order to continue funding Ukraine. possibly "force the sale of TikTok and authorize stricter sanctions on Russia, China and Iran," CBS News reports. . possibly "force the sale of TikTok and authorize stricter sanctions on Russia, China and Iran," CBS News reports. . Some far-right Republicans have threatened to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position for supporting additional Ukraine funding. Johnson defended his actions, calling lethal aid for Ukraine "critically important.". If I operated out of fear over a motion to vacate, I would never be able to do my job, House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement. Look, history judges us for what we do. This is a critical time right now critical time on the world stage. , House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement. I could make a, you know I can make a selfish decision and do something that, that's different. But I'm doing here what I believe to be the right thing, House Speaker Mike Johnson, via statement

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Donald Trump Says States , Should Decide Abortion Legislation. On April 8, the former president set the record straight about where he stands on abortion rights, CNN reports. . My view is now that we have abortion where everyone wanted it from a legal standpoint, the states will determine by vote or legislation, or perhaps both. , Donald Trump, via Truth Social video. And whatever they decide must be the law of the land. In this case, the law of the state, Donald Trump, via Truth Social video. Many states will be different. Many will have a different number of weeks, or some will have more conservative than others, and that’s what they will be. , Donald Trump, via Truth Social video. At the end of the day, this is all about the will of the people, Donald Trump, via Truth Social video. Trump also said he was "proudly the person responsible" for Roe v. Wade being overturned in 2022. He went on to say that the decision removed the issue from "federal hands and brought it into the hearts, minds and vote of the people in each state.". Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser said that her organization was "deeply disappointed" by what Trump had to say, CNN reports. . Saying the issue is ‘back to the states’ cedes the national debate to the Democrats who are working relentlessly to enact legislation mandating abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy. , Marjorie Dannenfelser, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America president, via statement. If successful, they will wipe out states’ rights. , Marjorie Dannenfelser, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America president, via statement

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