Senate Passes Spending Bill, US Prepares for Potential Nuclear Strike, Pakistan-India Relations, and Politicians’ Online Perils

The US Senate passes a $460 billion spending bill to avert a government shutdown. Exclusive: US officials reveal preparations for a potential Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine. Can Pakistan's Sharifs revive talks with India's Modi? Michelle Donelan case highlights perils for politicians who pick fights online.

Sources:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/9/us-senate-passes-460bn-spending-bill-to-avert-government-shutdown
https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/09/politics/us-prepared-rigorously-potential-russian-nuclear-strike-ukraine/index.html
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/9/most-vexing-test-can-pakistans-sharifs-revive-talks-with-indias-modi
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/mar/09/michelle-donelan-case-highlights-perils-for-politicians-who-pick-fights-online

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) US Senate passes $460bn spending bill to avert government shutdown
(00:03:25) Exclusive: US prepared ‘rigorously’ for potential Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine in late 2022, officials say
(00:06:11) ‘Most vexing’ test: Can Pakistan’s Sharifs revive talks with India’s Modi?
(00:09:12) Michelle Donelan case highlights perils for politicians who pick fights online