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UK Politician’s Pro-Palestine Win Shakes Up Labour Party, Bernie Sanders on Biden’s Future

Left-wing politician George Galloway wins by-election in a blow to the Labour Party. Bernie Sanders shares insights on President Biden's chances at a second presidency. Plus, the calendar becomes a decisive factor in the 2024 election as legal battles surrounding former President Donald Trump intensify.Sources:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/1/uk-politician-galloway-who-campaigned-against-gaza-war-wins-by-electionhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/01/friday-briefing-george-galloways-landslide-win-in-rochdalehttps://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/03/01/bernie-sanders-intv-biden-src-vpx.cnnhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/03/01/politics/trump-legal-calendar-2024-election/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:38) ‘This is for Gaza’: UK politician wins by-election in blow to Labour Party(00:03:01) Friday briefing: Labour suffers a huge loss as Galloway takes Rochdale(00:05:26) Bernie Sanders: There is ‘a lot’ Biden should be proud of(00:07:24) Why the calendar may be the decisive factor in the 2024 election

China’s ’Two Sessions’ and US Border Showdown: Key Political Events to Watch

China's biggest political event of the year, the 'two sessions', is set to take place, providing insights into the country's economic trajectory and government plans. Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid a government shutdown, but Ukraine aid stalls. Concerns rise over a potential Israeli incursion into Lebanon. Biden and Trump's dueling border visits highlight the immigration crisis and the failure of polarized politics. Stay informed with 'Simply Politics' as we cover these key political events and their implications for global affairs, national security, and immigration policy.Sources:https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3253627/two-sessions-what-watch-during-chinas-biggest-political-event-yearhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/congressional-leaders-reach-a-tentative-deal-to-avoid-government-shutdown-but-ukraine-aid-stallshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/29/politics/concern-rising-biden-officials-israel-lebanon-incursion/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/29/politics/border-visits-biden-trump/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:47) The ‘two sessions’: what to watch for during China’s biggest political event of the year(00:03:52) Congressional leaders reach a tentative deal to avoid government shutdown, but Ukraine aid stalls(00:06:51) Concern rising among Biden officials that Israel is planning incursion into Lebanon(00:10:12) Biden and Trump’s dueling border visits will encapsulate a building election clash

White House Takes Action to Protect Personal Data, Navalnaya Calls for Targeting Putin’s Inner Circle

The White House looks to curb foreign powers' ability to buy Americans' sensitive personal data with an executive order. Yulia Navalnaya urges EU politicians to target the Western assets of Putin's inner circle. Plus, Larry Hogan represents the best of US politics, and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp criticizes the politicization of the Trump case.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/28/politics/americans-personal-data-foreign-powers-executive-order/index.htmlhttps://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/02/28/navalnaya-urges-eu-politicians-to-target-western-assets-of-putins-inner-circle-a84278https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4492421-why-larry-hogan-represents-the-best-of-us-politics/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/brian-kemp-trump-georgia-election-case_n_65df065de4b005b85832402cOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) White House looks to curb foreign powers’ ability to buy Americans’ sensitive personal data with executive order(00:03:32) Navalnaya Urges EU Politicians to Target Western Assets of Putin’s Inner Circle(00:05:42) Why Larry Hogan represents the best of US politics(00:08:53) Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Says Trump Case ‘Has Gotten Even More Political’

Trump Appeals Civil Fraud Judgment, Biden and Trump Visit US-Mexico Border

Trump, his adult sons, and former Trump Org. officials appeal civil fraud judgment in New York. Biden and Trump to visit the US-Mexico border on the same day. Plus, Nikki Haley still running after loss in South Carolina and a political operative admits to sending a robocall urging voters not to vote.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/26/politics/trump-appeal-civil-fraud-new-york/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/26/politics/biden-southern-border-thursday/index.htmlhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/26/the-excerpt-podcast-nikki-haley-still-running-after-loss-in-sc/72743902007/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/political-operative-biden-robocall-voters_n_65dbee2ae4b0cc1f2f7c3ee6Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Trump, adult sons and former Trump Org. officials appeal civil fraud judgment in New York(00:02:47) Biden and Trump to visit US-Mexico border on same day this week(00:05:42) The Excerpt podcast: Nikki Haley still running after loss in home state of South Carolina(00:08:14) Political Operative Says He Sent Biden Robocall To Voters Urging Them Not To Vote

Trump’s Controversial Appeal to Black Voters, Biden’s Shift on Israeli Settlements, NRA Found Liable in Lawsuit, Wisconsin Ethics Panel Recommends Prosecution

Former President Trump's speech targeting Black voters sparks controversy. The Biden administration restores U.S. policy on Israeli settlements. The NRA and Wayne LaPierre found liable in a lawsuit. A Wisconsin ethics panel recommends prosecution for a Trump fundraising committee. Stay informed on these key political developments with 'Simply Politics'.Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/24/trump-black-voters-indicted-mug-shot/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-administration-restores-u-s-policy-calling-israeli-settlements-illegitimate-under-international-lawhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/national-rifle-association-and-longtime-leader-wayne-lapierre-are-found-liable-in-lawsuit-over-lavish-spendinghttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/23/politics/wisconsin-ethics-panel-trump-fundraising-prosecution/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:47) Trump says Black voters like him more because of his indictments and mug shot(00:04:07) Biden administration restores U.S. policy calling Israeli settlements 'illegitimate' under international law(00:07:02) National Rifle Association and longtime leader Wayne LaPierre are found liable in lawsuit over lavish spending(00:09:34) Wisconsin ethics panel recommends criminal prosecution for a Trump fundraising committee

Republicans Grapple with Alabama Embryo Ruling, Gaetz Admits Colleagues’ Oversauced Claims

Republicans struggle to respond to the Alabama embryo ruling, while Matt Gaetz admits some colleagues were 'a little oversauced' in Biden bribery claims. Plus, US officials comb leaked documents for clues about Chinese hacking campaigns, and a former FBI source accused of lying about the Bidens returns to US custody.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/23/politics/republicans-alabama-embryo-ruling/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/02/23/matt-gaetz-biden-gop-claims-nn-hnk-vpx.cnnhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/22/politics/leaked-documents-tech-firm-chinese-hacking/index.htmlhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/former-fbi-source-accused-of-lying-about-bidens-and-having-russian-contacts-returns-to-u-s-custodyOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Republicans struggle to respond to Alabama embryo ruling(00:03:13) Video: Matt Gaetz says some colleagues were 'a little oversauced' in Biden bribery claims(00:05:19) US officials combing leaked documents from Chinese tech firm for clues about Chinese hacking campaigns(00:08:34) Former FBI source accused of lying about Bidens and having Russian contacts returns to U.S. custody

Putin’s Influence in US Politics, Biden Considers Border Action

Putin looms over a third successive US election as Russia's influence in US politics continues. President Biden considers executive action to close the southern border. Plus, two charged in connection with break-in of Secret Service vehicle used by detail assigned to Biden's granddaughter. Also, Germans must capitalize on anti-AfD momentum, says political veteran.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/22/politics/putin-trump-us-election-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/21/politics/biden-considering-executive-action-to-close-southern-border-sources-say/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/22/politics/biden-granddaughter-vehicle-break-in-charges/index.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/22/germans-must-capitalise-on-anti-afd-momentum-says-political-veteranOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Putin looms over a third successive US election(00:03:53) Biden considering executive action to close southern border, sources say(00:07:25) Two charged in connection with break-in of Secret Service vehicle used by detail assigned to Biden’s granddaughter(00:09:38) Germans must capitalise on anti-AfD momentum, says political veteran

Former GOP Congressman Slams Trump’s Navalny Comments, Biden Builds Cash Edge

Former Republican Congressman criticizes Trump's comments on Navalny. Biden's campaign builds a financial advantage over Trump. Plus, the imperative to 'get the Tories out' in British politics. Also, Trump coopts Navalny's legacy as a smokescreen for his legal troubles.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/02/21/joe-walsh-donald-trump-navalny-lcl-vpx.cnnhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/21/politics/campaign-finance-takeaways-january/index.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/21/politics-rishi-sunak-keir-starmer-tories-labourhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/21/politics/trump-legal-navalny-legacy-analysis/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) ‘Anti-American crap’: Former GOP congressman calls out Trump’s Navalny comments(00:02:02) Biden, DNC built cash edge over Trump and other campaign finance takeaways(00:05:28) ‘Get the Tories out’ will carry the election, but it won’t fix the faultlines of a broken politics(00:08:16) Trump coopts Navalny’s legacy as a smokescreen for his own legal morass

US Divisions over Russia, Orbán’s Political Crisis, Manchin’s Presidential Endorsement

US divisions over Putin's Russia present grave global implications. Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces the biggest challenge of his political career. Senator Joe Manchin discusses his current view of the 2024 election field and why he is not endorsing anyone for president right now. Plus, Manchin reveals how a failed border bill played a role in his choice not to run for president.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/20/politics/us-division-putin-russia-analysis/index.htmlhttps://www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-faces-biggest-challenge-political-career-hungary-katalin-novak-fidesz-party/https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/02/20/joe-manchin-biden-trump-2024-election-sot-src-vpx.cnnhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/19/politics/joe-manchin-senate-border-bill-cnntv/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) US divisions over Putin’s Russia present grave global implications(00:03:43) Orbán faces the biggest challenge of his political career(00:05:40) Manchin: I’m not endorsing anyone for president right now(00:07:52) Manchin says failed border bill played role in choice to not run for president

US Army Faces Funding Crisis for Ukraine Support, Biden Administration Considers Emissions Rule Relaxation

The US Army is under increasing pressure as it foots the bill for Ukraine's war effort against Russia. Meanwhile, the Biden administration's potential relaxation of vehicle emissions rules is causing concern in the automotive industry. Also, Schumer demands action on a foreign aid bill following Ukraine's withdrawal from a key city and Navalny's death. Plus, questions arise about Thaksin's political future as he goes free in Thailand.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/19/politics/us-army-ukraine-support-pressure/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/18/politics/emissions-rules-ev-growth-biden-administration/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/02/18/politics/schumer-mike-johnson-foreign-aid-bill-ukraine/index.htmlhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/19/as-thailands-ex-pm-thaksin-goes-free-questions-about-his-political-future-loomOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:46) US Army under increasing pressure as it foots bill for Ukraine support(00:04:12) Biden administration considers slowing key emissions rules – a potential blow to EV growth(00:06:43) Schumer demands Johnson, House GOP pass foreign aid bill following Ukrainian withdrawal from key city and Navalny’s death(00:09:05) As Thailand’s Thaksin goes free, questions about his political future loom